objects.
Fluids, sharp objects, and insulating materials, for example a protective cover or child restraint, can damage the seat heating function.
If any odor starts to develop, turn off the seat heating immediately and have it checked by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends
contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
If the original seat cover is replaced with a different material, the seat heating may overheat or the operation of the seat heating may be restricted.
In order to save fuel, switch off the seat heating and seat ventilation as soon as possible.
Steering wheel heating
Switching steering wheel heating on and off via the multi-function steering wheel
Switch steering wheel heating on and off.
The steering wheel heating only works when the engine is running.
Heating levels for the steering wheel heating
When you switch on the steering wheel heating, the current heating level is constantly displayed in the instrument cluster as a bar display. At the highest heating
level, all three bars are filled.
Operating steering wheel heating
1. To switch on steering wheel heating at the highest heating level, press the
button.
2. To adjust the heating level, press the
button repeatedly.
3. To switch off steering wheel heating, press the
button repeatedly until the bar display in the instrument cluster display turns off.
If you start the engine again within approximately ten minutes, the last heating level set is automatically switched on.
Saving the heating level
1. Switch on the steering wheel heating and set the desired heating level.
2. To save the current heating level, press and hold the
button for approximately one second.
The heating level is saved and the steering wheel heating is switched off.
3. To switch the steering wheel heating back on at the most recently saved heating level, press and hold the
button for approximately one second.
Steering wheel heating switches off automatically
If one of the following conditions applies, the steering wheel heating switches off automatically:
If the energy use is too high.
If the steering wheel heating system is malfunctioning.
Rear window defroster
Switching the rear window defroster on and off in the Air conditioner menu or climate control bar
Switch the rear window defroster on and off while the engine is running.
The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a maximum of around ten minutes.
NOTICE
To reduce the risk of damage to the rear window defroster, do not apply any stickers on the heating wires on the inside of the window.
In order to save fuel, switch off the rear window defroster as soon as possible.
Troubleshooting
The cooling mode
or heating cannot be switched on or the function is limited
The cooling mode only works when the engine is running and at ambient temperatures above +3 °C (+38 °F).
If the engine is very hot or if the outside temperature is extremely high, the function of the cooling mode
Switch on the fan.
, the heating and the defrost may be restricted.
Check the safeguard on the air conditioning system ⇒ Replacing fuses.
Change active combination filters ⇒ Service.
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