Applicable only in the United States
Operation
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The air conditioner works only when the ignition is switched on. The cooling system for the passenger
compartment works only when the engine is running and the fan is on.
The air conditioner is most efficient when the windows and the power sunroof are closed. If the vehicle
is stationary and the passenger compartment becomes very hot due to sunlight, briefly opening the
windows and the power sunroof may speed up the cooling process.
Keep the air intake slots in front of the windshield free of ice, snow, and leaves so that the heating and
ventilation systems can work properly.
Settings for optimum visibility
When you switch on the cooling system, both the temperature and humidity in the vehicle are reduced.
This will help make passengers feel more comfortable and help keep the windows from fogging up.
For manual A/C
x
Switch off the air recirculation,
Air recirculation
.
x
Set the fan to the desired speed.
x
Turn the temperature knob to the center position.
x
Open and adjust all air vents in the instrument panel,
Air vents
.
x
Turn the air distribution knob to the desired setting.
x
Push the
!#
button to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light in the button lights up.
For Climatronic
x
Press the
AUTO
button.
x
Set the temperature to +72 °F (+22 °C).
x
Open and adjust all air vents in the instrument panel,
Air vents
.
Climatronic: Changing the temperature unit on the factory-installed Radio or Radio &
Navigation system display
The inside and outside temperatures can be displayed in either Fahrenheit (F) or Celsius (C).
Select
Units
in the instrument cluster display in the
Settings
main menu
⇒
page 31,
Volkswagen
Information System
.
You can also press and hold the
!#
and
AUTO
buttons to switch the Climatronic temperature display
from Celsius to Fahrenheit and vice versa.
Heating
Maximum heating output and defrosting performance are not possible until the engine has reached
operating temperature.
Air conditioner does not work
The air conditioner may not switch on for one of the following reasons:
x
The engine is not running.
x
The fan is switched off.
x
The air conditioner fuse has blown.
x
The outside air temperature is colder than about +38 °F (+3 °C).
x
The air conditioner compressor has been temporarily switched off due to excessive engine coolant
temperature.
x
There is another malfunction in the vehicle. Have the air conditioner checked by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
