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Auxiliary Heater - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
Principle of Operation
The system is designed to reduce the time needed to heat the engine when it is running. It turns on or off depending on the outside air temperature and the coolant temperature.
The system warms the engine and the vehicle interior. It uses fuel from the vehicle fuel tank.
Using the Auxiliary Heater
WARNING:
We recommend that you have a qualified technician check and repair the heater system after a crash. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING:
Do not use the fuel-operated parking heater at fuel filling stations or near sources of combustible vapors, dust or in enclosed spaces. This could result in serious personal injury or death. |
Note:
The system does not operate if the battery charge level is low.
Note:
Make sure the heater exhaust outlet, in front of the right-hand front tire, is free from snow, ice, mud and any other blockages to avoid issues with the heater operation.
Note:
When the system is on, exhaust fumes come from under your vehicle. This is normal.
Note:
If the heater is in the process of stopping, excess fuel in the heater burns out and there is some heat, exhaust and noise.
Switching the Auxiliary Heater On and Off
To switch the auxiliary heater on or off, use the information display controls on the steering wheel to select the following:
| Menu Item | Action |
|---|---|
Settings | Press the menu button. |
Vehicle Settings | Press the OK button. |
Aux Heater | Press the OK button. |
Secondary Interior Heating System Active Indicator
It illuminates when you switch the system on. |
Parking Heater
Principle of Operation
The system is designed to provide heat when your vehicle is parked.
The system warms the engine and the vehicle interior. It uses fuel from the vehicle fuel tank.
Note:
Make sure the heater exhaust outlet, in front of the right-hand front tire, is free from snow, ice, mud and any other blockages to avoid issues with the heater operation.
Using the Parking Heater
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WARNING:
We recommend that you have a qualified technician check and repair the heater system after a crash. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING:
Do not use the fuel-operated parking heater at fuel filling stations or near sources of combustible vapors, dust or in enclosed spaces. This could result in serious personal injury or death. |
The system does not operate if the battery charge level is low.
The system only operates when your vehicle is stationary with the engine off.
When you correctly use the system it:- Keeps the windows clear of thin ice and helps prevent condensation.
- Assists the engine to reach normal operating temperature sooner.
Note:
If the heater is in the process of stopping, excess fuel in the heater burns out and there is some heat, exhaust and noise.
Parking Heater Information Messages
| Message | Action |
|---|---|
Park Heater Not Started Low Fuel Level | Displays if the parking heater fails to operate due to low fuel level.Refuel as soon as possible. |
Switching Continue Heat On
When you switch the ignition off, the heater starts or continues running if conditions permit for up to 30 minutes.
Note:
You can use this mode to maintain a warm cabin after you switch the ignition off.After the heater completes this mode, the check box in the information display resets to unchecked.
To switch continue heat on, use the information display controls on the steering wheel to select the following:
| Menu Item | Action |
|---|---|
Settings | Press the menu button. |
Vehicle Settings | Press the OK button. |
Park Heater | Press the OK button. |
Continue Heat | Press the OK button. |
Setting the Timer
The system has three different modes, that you can set in the information display.
| Timer Mode | Description |
|---|---|
Once | Allows you to set one heating cycle for a specific day. If conditions permit, the heater starts up to 40 minutes prior to the set date and time.1 |
Time One | Allows you to program a heating cycle for each day of the week. The time remains stored and the system warms up your vehicle prior to the programmed departure times. |
Time Two | Allows you to program a second heating cycle for each day of the week. The time remains stored and the system warms up your vehicle prior to the programmed departure times. |
1You must set the day and time for this mode before you check the box in the information display.
Note:
The time and date on your vehicle clock must be correctly set.
To set a timer mode, use the information display controls on the steering wheel to select the following:
| Menu Item | Action |
|---|---|
Settings | Press the menu button. |
Vehicle Settings | Press the OK button. |
Park Heater | Press the OK button. |
Heater Programming | Press the OK button. |
Activate | Press the OK button. |
Once | Press the OK button. |
Activate | Press the OK button. |
Time One | Press the OK button. |
Activate | Press the OK button. |
Time Two | Press the OK button. |
Activate | Press the OK button. |
Switching the Parking Heater On and Off With the Remote Control
The parking heater transmitter allows you to remotely request the heater to start and run for up to 30 minutes or to stop all heater modes.
Note:
Up to three transmitters can be paired to your vehicle.
Note:
The LED light on the remote transmitter does not indicate the actual status of the heater.The light does not guarantee the heater received a signal to start or stop.
Note:
Electronic devices that operate in the same frequency may affect the range of the transmitter.
Press and hold the ON or HEAT button on the transmitter until a green LED light illuminates on the transmitter.
Press and hold the OFF button on the transmitter until a red LED light illuminates on the transmitter. This applies only for the heater mode running at the present time, so future timer settings or future continue heat settings do not disable.
The following table lists the parking heater remote control indications.
| Transmitter LED | Description |
|---|---|
| Green | The transmitter sent a radio signal. |
| Flashing green | The transmitter sent a radio signal, but the heater did not receive the signal. |
| Orange to green | The transmitter sent a radio signal, but the transmitter battery charge is low. |
| Orange to flashing green | The transmitter did not send a radio signal as the transmitter battery charge is low. |
| Flashing orange | The transmitter battery charge is low. |
| Red | The transmitter sent a radio signal. |
| Flashing red | The transmitter sent a radio signal, but the heater did not receive the signal. |
| Orange to red | The transmitter sent a radio signal, but the transmitter battery charge is low. |
| Orange to flashing red | The transmitter did not send a radio signal as the transmitter battery charge is low. |
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