| Components |

| 1. Crash pad assembly 2. Crash pad side cover [LH] 3. Crash pad side cover [RH] | 4. Steering column shroud lower panel 5. Crash pad lower panel |
Component Location 1. Cluster fascia panel
DescriptionThe PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) heater is installed at the exit or the backside of the heater core.The PTC heater is an electric heater using a PTC element as an auxiliary heating device that supplements deficiency of interior heat source in highly effective hybrid engine.
Inspection1.Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2.Disconnect the auto defogging connector. 3.Verify that the auto defogging actuator operates to the open position when connecting 12V to terminal 3 and grounding terminal 4. Verify that the auto defogging actuator operates to the close position when connected in reverse.