Get Heating and air conditioning system -> Seat heating and seat ventilation Guide for Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

Defrost function

Switching defrost on and off

The Climatronic defrost function clears fog and ice from the windshield.

The air is dehumidiﬁed and the blower is set to a higher speed.

The air conditioning system's defrost function clears the windshield of fog and ice.

The air must be dehumidiﬁed when the defrost function is switched on. Therefore when the defrost function is switched on, you cannot switch air recirculation on or

cooling mode off.

Air recirculation

Switching air recirculation on and off in the Air conditioner menu or climate control bar

No fresh air will enter the vehicle interior when recirculation mode is switched on.

1. Press

on the climate control bar.

When does recirculation mode switch off?

Recirculation mode will switch off in the following situations ⇒

If the defrost function is switched on.

If a sensor detects that the windows could fog up.

WARNING

Lack of air circulation can lead to sudden driver fatigue and lack of concentration, which can cause collisions, accidents, and serious injuries.

Never use recirculation mode for long periods of time, because this prevents fresh air from entering the passenger compartment.

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.

NOTICE

Do not smoke in the vehicle when recirculation mode is switched on. The smoke can settle on the refrigerant system evaporator and the active combination ﬁlter

and cause permanent odors.

Climatronic: When reverse gear is engaged or while the automatic wash and wipe system is on, recirculation mode switches on automatically so that no odors

will enter the vehicle interior.

Manual air conditioning system: At very high outside temperatures, air recirculation helps to briefly cool down the vehicle interior faster.

Seat heating and seat ventilation

Switching the seat heating and seat ventilation on and off in the Air conditioner menu or in the climate control bar

The seat heating and seat ventilation function when the engine is running. The front seats and outer rear seats may be heated in three stages

may also be ventilated from inside in three stages.

⇒

. The front se

The seat ventilation function ventilates the seat using vehicle interior air. This removes moisture from the body. The seat itself is not cooled directly.

Switch seat heating on and off. Switch seat ventilation on and off.

If you switch off the ignition, the seat heating and seat ventilation are also switched off. If you switch on the ignition again within ten minutes, the last heating level o

ventilation level selected for the driver seat is also automatically activated.

Heating and ventilation levels

The seat heating and seat ventilation are represented by colors:

At the highest heating or ventilation level, all three LEDss light up.

Using the seat heating function

1. In order to switch on the seat heating at the highest heating level, press the

button in the climate control bar.

2. To set the heating level, press the

3. To turn off the seat heating, press the

button or the

button repeatedly.

or button repeatedly until the LEDs turns off.

Using the seat ventilation function

1. In order to switch on the seat ventilation at the highest ventilation level, press the

button in the climate control bar.

2. To set the ventilation level, press the or button repeatedly.

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3. To turn off the seat ventilation, press the

button repeatedly until the LEDs turns off.

When should the seat heating and seat ventilation not be switched on?

Do not switch on the seat heating and seat ventilation under any of the following conditions:

The seat is occupied by a person with a limited perception of pain or temperature

The seat is not occupied

The seat is covered with a seat cover

A child restraint is installed on the seat

The seat surface is damp or wet

Seat heating only: The interior or exterior temperature is higher than +77 °F (+25 °C).

WARNING

Magnetic ﬁelds are generated when the seat heating is operated. In individual cases, these magnetic ﬁelds can affect active medical implants (e.g.

pacemakers).

Wearers of an active medical implant should consult their doctor or the manufacturer of their implant before operating the seat heating.

If necessary, make your vehicle occupants aware of this as well.

WARNING

People who cannot perceive pain or temperature or who have a limited perception of these due to medication, paralysis, or chronic illnesses such as diabetes

could develop burns or undercooling on the back, buttocks, and legs when using seat heating or seat ventilation. Such injuries could take a very long time to heal

or may never heal completely. Contact a medical doctor for questions about personal health conditions.

People with a limited perception of pain and/or temperature must never use the seat heating and seat ventilation functions.

WARNING

If the seat cover is soaked through, this can cause the seat heating to malfunction and increase the risk of burns.

Make sure the seat surface is dry before using the seat heating function.

Never sit on the seat while wearing damp or wet clothing.

Do not place any damp or wet objects and clothing on the seat.

Do not pour any ﬂuids on the seat.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the seat heating elements, never kneel on the seats or exert pressure on the seating surface and backrest with sharp or pointed

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.

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