Heating and air conditioning system -> Manual air conditioning for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

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  
.
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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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.  
Switching the manual air conditioner on and off  
On the climate control bar  
Switch off the air conditioning system.  
Adjust the blower speed.  
Switch the rear air conditioning block on or off.  
1. To switch on the manual air conditioner, turn the center knob clockwise.  
2. To switch off the manual air conditioner, turn the center knob all the way counterclockwise.  
Temperature regulation  
In the air conditioner menu or on the climate control bar  
Adjust the temperature.  
The air is cooled and dehumidified in cooling mode.  
Apply temperature settings for the driver side to all seats.  
Depending on the engine and vehicle equipment, the vehicle interior can be ventilated by the fan or the residual heat from the engine can be used to keep the  
vehicle interior warm when the ignition is switched off. This function is switched off after 30 minutes or if the 12 V vehicle battery charge level is low.  
Switch the maximum cooling output on and off.  
Air recirculation is switched on automatically and Climatronic automatically directs air to the upper body.  
Setting the temperature on the Climatronic climate control bar  
1. Turn the left or right knob to  
or  
.
The Climatronic displays the set temperatures.  
Setting the temperature on the manual air conditioning climate control bar  
1. Turn the left knob to  
or  
.
Maximum cooling output and heating output  
1. Turn the left knob as far as it goes to or  
.
Or: to switch on the maximum cooling output of the Climatronic, press  
on the climate control bar or tap in the Air conditioner menu.  
Adjusting the temperature for the rear seats  
1. Open the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system.  
2. Tap the function key for the rear seats.  
3. Tap the  
or  
or  
function key.  
Or: tap  
on the climate control bar for the rear seats.  
The set temperatures for the rear seats are shown on the climate control bar displays for the rear seats.  
If  
is activated in the Infotainment system, the rear climate control bar cannot be used.  
Air distribution and blower speed  
Vents  
Vents are located in the following places in the vehicle:  
Driver’s side.  
Passenger's side.  
Front center console.  
Rear center console.  
NOTICE  
Food, medication, and objects that are sensitive to heat or cold can become damaged or unusable from the air coming out of the vents.  
Do not place any food, medication, or other objects that are sensitive to temperature in front of the vents.  
Air distribution functions in the Air conditioner menu on the climate control bar  
Adjust the blower speed.  
Direct air to the upper body.  
Direct air into the footwell.  
Direct air to the upper body and into the footwell.  
Direct  
air onto the windshield and into the footwell.  
Direct air onto the windshield.  
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