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Activate preprogrammed heater, function - GF83.70-P-3058SX

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MODEL 221.0 /1, 216.3 with CODE (228) Stationary heater up to Model Year 8 

Fig 1: Identifying Activation Of Preprogrammed Heater Function Diagram
G07591035Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Departure time programming 

The departure time is configured and activated in the COMAND controller unit with the aid of the central operating unit. The departure time menu is called up in the COMAND controller unit via the central operating unit at circuit 15R On and the departure time is then entered. This is shown in the COMAND display.

Up to 3 departure times can be stored. Following selection, the departure time must then also be activated. Activation is indicated by the yellow indicator lamp in the STH button. The selected departure time is stored in the instrument cluster.

Model 216 and model 221 as of 1.6.06: 

The departure time can also be activated or changed using the stationary heater transmitter. On model 221, the telephone antenna receives the signal and forwards it to the antenna splitter on the stationary heater receiver.

On model 216, the signal is received by the stationary heater antenna and forwarded to the stationary heater receiver. The stationary heater receiver transmits each signal to the STH control unit. The stationary heater transmitter receives the current stationary heater status per radio. The current configuration is filed in the COMAND controller unit and shown in the COMAND display.

Activation is indicated by the yellow indicator lamp in the STH button. The selected departure time is stored in the instrument cluster.

Function requirements 

IMPORTANT The departure times currently stored in the instrument cluster are suppressed if the heater has been manually switched on in the meantime.

Function 

One hour prior to the entered departure time the instrument cluster initiates a query to the AAC [KLA] control unit as to the actual required starting time. The AAC [KLA] control unit then determines the ideal starting time based on the currently recorded outdoor and indoor temperatures. This is transmitted to the instrument cluster and the system returns to bus idle.

At the determined starting time, the instrument cluster then sends the switch-on command via the central gateway control unit to the STH control unit. This then forwards the request to the AAC [KLA] control unit. The AAC [KLA] control unit determines the current interior and outside temperature. Depending on the determined values and the last setting of the AAC [KLA] control unit, the AAC [KLA] control unit makes a decision either for heating or ventilation and then transmits the decision to the STH control unit.

IMPORTANT If the decision is for heating, a query on the status of all components involved in the heater operation is conducted and a self-test is performed if required. The heater operation is not started in the event of a relevant fault. However, the stationary ventilation function is always performed, irrespective of the result.

Heating decision 

The fuel metering pump is actuated to supply fuel and the heater unit starts heater operation.

To enable the interior to be heated up faster, the heater unit regulates the flow of coolant depending on the temperature between the small and large coolant circuit via the STH switchover valve.

The coolant circulation pump ensures that the temperature-controlled coolant is circulated in the coolant circuit.

When the temperature is at a sufficient level, the AAC [KLA] control unit actuates the blower motor via the blower regulator.

Ventilation decision 

During stationary ventilation only the blower is actuated in the vehicle.

The AAC [KLA] control unit actuates the blower motor via the blower regulator.

IMPORTANT Depending on the interior temperature, a switchover from stationary heating to stationary ventilation and vice versa can be made.

Status indicator 

The red indicator lamp in the STH button indicates stationary heating, and the blue lamp indicates stationary ventilation.

  Instrument cluster, component description A1 GF54.30-P-6000SX
  Telephone/portable CTEL/STH radio remote control antenna splitter component description A2/53
Model 221 with code (386) Preinstallation for telephone "Handy", UPCI system or code (388) Telephone "Handy", UPCI system
GF82.70-P-5201SX
  STH heater unit component description A6 GF83.70-P-4202SX 
  STH control unit, component description A6n1 GF83.70-P-4200SX 
  STH radio remote control receiver component description A6/1 GF83.70-P-4201SX 
  Blower, component description A32m1 GF83.10-P-2050SX 
  Blower regulator, component description A32n1 GF83.10-P-2051SX 
  COMAND controller unit, component description A40/3
On vehicles without code (494) USA version
GF82.85-P-3136SX
    On vehicles with code (494) USA version GF82.85-P-3136SXU
  Cockpit central display, component description A40/8 GF54.30-P-6100SX
  Front central operating unit, component description A40/9 GF54.21-P-4500SX
  In-car temperature sensor, component description B10/4 GF83.57-P-2127SX 
  Outside air temperature sensor, component description B14 GF83.57-P-4000SX 
  Coolant circulation pump component description M13 GF83.75-P-2110SX 
  Driver-side SAM control unit with fuse and relay module, component description N10/1 GF54.21-P-6010SX
  Automatic air conditioning control unit, component description N22/1 GF83.40-P-3012SX 
  Upper control panel control unit, component description N72/1 GF54.21-P-6040SX
  Central gateway control unit, component description N93 GF54.21-P-4170SX
  STH switchover valve component description Y16 GF83.70-P-4205SX 
  STH fuel metering pump component description Y23 GF83.70-P-4203SX