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

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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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.

The exterior mirror heating only provides the most heat when the ambient temperature is below +20 °C (+68 °F). After about two minutes, the mirrors will be heated

depending on the ambient temperature.

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.

If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

NOTICE

If the air conditioner is not working, switch it off immediately to prevent subsequent damage. Have the air conditioner checked by suitably qualiﬁed

professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

The windows are fogged up

The windows fog up when they are colder than the ambient temperature and the air is very humid. Cold air does not absorb as much moisture as warm air which is

why windows fog up more frequently during cold seasons.

1. To improve the heating and cooling output, keep the air intake in front of the windshield free of ice, snow, and leaves ⇒ Vehicle care.

2. Leave the air duct in the rear section of the luggage compartment uncovered so that air can ﬂow through the vehicle from front to back.

3. Switch on the defrost function ⇒ Defrost function.

The temperature unit has changed

1. Changing the temperature units for all temperature displays in the vehicle using the Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle settings menu.

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