CONSTRUCTION
The camera heater is positioned in the forward recognition hood with heater sub-assembly. The camera heater prevents condensation on the windshield in front of the forward recognition camera (camera sensor).
The camera heater operates with the current from the forward recognition camera (camera sensor).
The camera heater is composed of the sheet heater (heating element) and temperature fuse, etc. Current is run through the sheet heater (heating element) to generate heat and warm the front portion of the forward recognition camera (camera sensor).
| *1 | Sheet Heater (Heating Element) | *2 | Temperature Fuse |
OPERATION
When all of the following conditions have been met, the camera heater operates.
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After the camera heater (forward recognition hood with heater sub-assembly) operates, the operation will stop when a certain length of time has elapsed.
Tech Tips
Operating time will differ based on vehicle speed and ambient temperature.