Purpose
The heater core heats passing air.
Function
A portion of the engine coolant is taken into the heater core to heat the air passing through the heater core.

Construction
The heater core consists of a tube which passes engine coolant, and the heat radiation fin.

Operation
The engine coolant warmed by the engine heat is sent to the heater core.
The air blown by the blower motor is warmed up by heat exchange when it passes through the heat radiation fin of the heater core.

Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2 S) Heater Control [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Heater Core InspectionWindshield Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Cowl grille.
c. Rain sensor (with auto light/wiper system).
d. Auto-dimming mirror (with auto-dimming mirror).
e. Rearview mirror (without auto-dimming mirror).
f. A-pillar t ...
Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation [Fw6 A EL]
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the front ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is
pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the
front ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and ...
Engine
Special Features
For SKYACTIV-G 2.0, the following is performed to lower fuel consumption.
Improvement of mechanical resistance loss
Narrowed down crankshaft journal
Optimized piston skirt shape
Lowered piston ring tension
...