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Starting the Air Conditioner
With the windows closed and the fresh air
ventilation turned off, turn the air temper-
ature control to the desired position and
select the air volume speed desired. On
extremely hot days turn the air volume to
full capacity and open a window. Within
a few minutes, the hot air will be forced
out of the car and the window can be
rolled up as cooling starts.
Adjust the air discharge louvers to the
desired position.
For best overall comfort do not aim the air
flow directly at a person, but allow the
cooling air to circulate throughout the ve-
hicle. Avoid pointing the round ball type
outlets towards the ceiling. In this position
the cooling air might be drawn back into
the unit without cooling the car.
If the car interior becomes too cold after
adjusting the air volume, turn the air tem-
perature switch to the left until the desired
comfort level is reached.
If the windows fog over on the exterior on
warm humid days, turn the air tempera-
ture control to the left until the windows
clear up, or turn the windshield wipers on.
If the windows fog over on the interior,
they can be quickly cleared by turning on
the air conditioner.
During highway driving, set the air tempe-
rature control in approximately the middle
position.
Turning the air volume switch to the
“OFF” position stops the entire air con-
ditioning system.
When restarting a stalled engine, it is not
necessary to turn off the air conditioner.
The current to the air conditioner is inter-
rupted during the starting process. This is
to reduce the load on the electrical system
and conserve the battery.
During the winter season, it is advisable
to operate the Air Conditioner for a short
time every week. This will help to keep
the seals and fittings properly lubricated.
An air-conditioned Volkswagen should
only be raised on a lift that provides ade-
quate clearance to prevent damage to the
refrigerant hoses.
If the condenser is bent, the car should
be taken to an Authorized VW Dealer for
straightening of the condenser fins.
The condenser should be checked periodi-
cally for cleanliness. If the condenser is
clogged with dirt or insects, it should be
washed down with water.
After the winter months and before ex-
tended summer usage, the air conditioner
should be checked and, if necessary, ser-
viced by an Authorized VW Dealer.
An automatic resetting circuit breaker for
the current supply of the air conditioning
system is located in the engine compart-
ment. It is connected directly to the bat-
tery.
When a VW Air Conditioner is installed,
the permissible load will be reduced. A
sticker behind the driver’s seat points out
this fact.
Operational hints
Stopping the Air Conditioner
Circuit breaker
Vehicle weights
Maintenance hints
