No...on the RRS2 in contrast to the prior model land and the D3/4 the fuel burning heater is not fitted! That's why it cost a grand for the option. JLR confirmed this to me on an e mail last winter.

muddywheels wrote:

I have a Black Edition with timed climate - was advised it needed a remote and activation (£150) but now been told it also needs antenna and receiver (£500+) so day wasted and 100 mile trip

I am told the price quoted was for an AutoBio (antenna/receiver already fitted?) so you may be lucky

Then again unless a member on here confirms any of this I remain sceptical on anything said by LR or its representatives

Aux heater is O/S behind headlamp and has a small exhaust down behind bumper I believe

The G Man wrote:

A luxury but well worth it if you start out early...we use it a lot.

IMHO the whole point of the remote is that you can start it when you want it regardless of the temperature. I have used the remote function on mine (not L494) at about 10 degrees and it worked. In fact, since it is not just about heating, I have used it at 28 degrees too and it ventilated the car ready for me. Current: Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Pro PHEV with some optionals on top
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Correct, It is a multifunction system, It defrosts windscreen and warms car,warms engine water,so starts easyier. In warm weather it will just operate the fan and cool the cabin. And will not start the FBH. Muddy wheels i have just noticed you said the FBH was O/S behind Headlamp,it is N/S forewards to Battery and Fuse box. Yes the exhaust from it runs down near front N/S wheel arch. You can hear it running before starting the engine itisme

Just to confirm for 2010 models onwards (not including the RRS2 as I'm unsure the strategy that uses), when using the remote, the FBH will cut in at less than 15C. If 15C or greater, then it will put the fans on to get the hot air circulating, it will NOT run the aircon!

I have found that the reliable way to get it to work, is to ensure that the fan is on auto but the temperature is selected 23degrees.

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Andrew2706 wrote:

The G Man wrote:

A luxury but well worth it if you start out early...we use it a lot.

tried out the timed climate and worked very well, but have not managed to get this to work via the remote, even standing by the car at 4 degree C. The dealer has checked the car and remote and insists the remote will only work at about 5 degree C or less. Now waiting to see if it will work at 0 degree or less before I challenge the dealer again.....

Thanks Harry, its this years model, and I had to pay £1000 for the park heat. I have now found the section in the manual that states "Illuminates green and quickly flashes red to indicate there is no communication with the receiver" My dealer initially said "They had checked the receiver, and I needed to wait for a lower temperature for it to activate" With 1 degree C showing this morning and still no joy, its off to the dealer AGAIN at the weekend.....

well here's the update....after 4 trips to the dealer the remote park heat fob will now "talk to the receiver" and activate the RPH but only from about 8 feet from the car. But NOT from my house to the drive, even leaning out of the front door which is about 15 feet away to my car in the drive. The dealer has returned the car and said "They will do a bit more investigating with JLR" Can anyone quote on how far away their remote park heat fob works on a MY14 RRS. Thanks

Funny, he last few mornings when I've started it, I've been keeping an eye close to the front wheel where I was used to seeing the exhaust from the FBH on my 2010 firing up.

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Andrew2706 wrote:

Can anyone quote on how far away their remote park heat fob works on a MY14 RRS.

big pimp wrote:

Does the L494 2014 model not have the FBH as standard?

Not according to peanutbob above :

peanutbob wrote:

No...on the RRS2 in contrast to the prior model land and the D3/4 the fuel burning heater is not fitted! That's why it cost a grand for the option. JLR confirmed this to me on an e mail last winter.

No it does not.

Remote timed climate gives heat or air movement/ventilaton. Timed by the touch screen or remote by the handset.

When the FBH is fitted it will come on at less than 12 degrees c when you start the engine. In remote use it will heat the inside unless it is minus lots, here it will heat the engine.

The FBH is an option.

The std car has a electric element in the heater duct to heat the incoming air to cabin.

Mine is also the old shape Rrs and I can use the remote from my office building to the car which is over 125m away with no issues. My one was factory fitted as standard (autobiography).
It's a great extra. When it gets colder I will set the timed climate to click in but as it's not been frosty to much I just blip the remote when needed. RRS HSE with a few extras & a
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