Heating and air conditioning system -> Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

Heating and air conditioning system  
Climatronic  
Overview of the Climatronic  
Automatic air conditioner  
Climatronic is an automatic air conditioning system which warms, cools and dehumidifies the air. In automatic mode, Climatronic can automatically control the air  
temperature, air distribution and the volume of air.  
The air conditioner is most effective when the vehicle interior is kept closed. If there is a build-up of heat inside the vehicle, ventilation can help to speed up the  
cooling process.  
Some functions of the air conditioner, as well as a climate control bar for the rear seats, depend on the vehicle equipment.  
Fig. 105 In the upper section of the center console: Climate control bar for the Climatronic system.  
Display of activated functions  
Illuminated LEDss on the climate control bar indicate that the function is activated.  
In the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system, function keys highlighted in color indicate that a function is switched on Air conditioner menu in the  
Infotainment system.  
WARNING  
Poor visibility through the windows increases the risk of collisions and accidents that can cause serious or fatal injuries.  
Keep all windows free of ice, snow and fog.  
Adjust the heating, air conditioner, and rear window defroster to a setting where the windows do not fog up Troubleshooting.  
Only start driving when all windows are clear.  
Only use recirculation mode for a short time. Otherwise, the windows could fog up very quickly and greatly reduce visibility.  
Always switch off recirculation mode when it is not necessary.  
Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system  
On the climate control bar  
Open the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system.  
The Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system is only available via the Climatronic. Certain functions depend on the vehicle equipment.  
In the Air conditioner menu, you can find, for example, the functions for temperature regulation Temperature regulation and air distribution Air distribution and  
blower speed.  
The top of the screen shows the current climate control settings, such as the air conditioner profile for automatic mode.  
The lower section of the screen shows function keys for frequently used air conditioning functions.  
Operating status of the air conditioner  
The operating status of the air conditioning system is represented by colors:  
Cooling. Heating.  
Climate control settings submenu  
Open the Climate control settings submenu.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can find additional comfort functions in the Climate control settings submenu:  
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Switching the Climatronic on and off  
In the air conditioner menu or on the climate control bar  
Switch off the Climatronic.  
Adjust the blower speed.  
1. To switch on Climatronic, turn the center knob clockwise.  
2. To switch off the Climatronic, turn the center knob all the way counterclockwise.  
Automatic mode of the Climatronic  
In the air conditioner menu or on the climate control bar  
The set air temperature is maintained constant. The air volume and air distribution are automatically controlled. Automatic mode switches off when the  
blower speed is changed manually.  
Selecting the air conditioner profile  
The blower power in automatic mode can be controlled via the air conditioning profiles.  
1. Open the air conditioner menu.  
2. Tap  
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3. To select an air conditioner profile, tap  
at the top of the screen.  
4. Select your preferred air conditioner profile in the pop-up window.  
Air Care  
In the air conditioner menu: bottom of the screen  
The Air Care Climatronic active combination filter can limit the entrance of hazardous substances as well as allergens.  
If Air Care is switched on, the air recirculation of the air conditioner is maximized as far as permitted by the risk of fogging up the windows depending on the humidi  
in the vehicle interior and the outside temperature. Air recirculation is controlled automatically and adapts itself continuously to prevent vehicle occupant fatigue.  
Switching Air Care on and off  
1. Open the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system.  
2. Tap Air Care.  
3. Tap Active.  
Manual air conditioning  
Overview of the manual air conditioner  
The manual climate control system warms, cools, and removes humidity from the air.  
The air conditioner is most effective when the vehicle interior is kept closed. If there is a build-up of heat inside the vehicle, ventilation can help to speed up the  
cooling process.  
Certain functions of the air conditioner depend on the vehicle equipment.  
Fig. 106 In the upper section of the center console: Climate control bar for the manual climate control system.  
Display of activated functions  
Illuminated LEDss on the climate control bar indicate that the function is activated.  
WARNING  
Poor visibility through the windows increases the risk of collisions and accidents that can cause serious or fatal injuries.  
Keep all windows free of ice, snow and fog.  
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