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 InspectionHood
WARNING
Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked:
A hood that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could fly open
while the vehicle is moving and block the driver's vision which could result in
a serious accident.
Opening the Hood
1. With the vehicle parke ...
Suspension Abbreviations
AAS
Active Adaptive Shift
ABS
Antilock Brake System
ABDC
After Bottom Dead Center
ACC
Accessories
AFS
Adaptive Front Lighting System
ALC
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Power Seat Switch Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the
air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings/cautions
in the Workshop Manual before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated)..
1. Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
2. ...