Heating System: Notes
The heating and ventilation system controls the temperature and distribution of air supplied to the vehicle interior. The system consists of a micro filter housing, a heater assembly, distribution ducts, refrigerant system and a control panel. The MINI heater system uses the air blend principle: fresh air enters through vents beneath the windshield and flows into the heater assembly, a blend flap mixes the warm air passing the heat exchanger with the cool air and distributes it into the vehicle interior. Flow-through vents incorporated in the luggage compartment enable the air to exit the vehicle interior.
Fresh or re-circulated air passes through the filter into the heater assembly where an electrical variable speed blower, and/or ram affect, forces the air through the system. Depending on the settings on the control panel, the air is then heated or cooled and supplied through the distribution ducts to face, defrost and floor level outlets.
Two different Heating Systems are provided depending on Climate Control variation (IHKS or IHKA).