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Heating and air conditioning system

Climatronic

Overview of the Climatronic

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.

Some functions of the air conditioner, as well as a climate control bar for the rear seats, depend on the vehicle equipment.

Making Efﬁcient Use of the Air Conditioner

The air conditioner is most effective when the vehicle interior is kept closed. In the event of heat build-up in the vehicle interior

brief ventilation can accelerate the cooling process.

Display of activated functions

Illuminated symbols on the sensor areas indicate functions that are switched on.

Function keys highlighted in color in the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system indicate functions that are switched

on ⇒ Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system.

Air conditioner with voice command operation

Some of the air conditioner functions can be operated with voice control, depending on the vehicle equipment ⇒ Voice

control.

WARNING

Icy, snow-covered or foggy door windows restrict visibility very severely. This increases the risk of collisions and

accidents, which may result in 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 as soon as it is not necessary.

Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system

In the upper center console

Open the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system.

In the Classic Climate and Smart Climate submenus, you can ﬁnd, for example, the functions for temperature regulation

⇒ Temperature regulation and air distribution ⇒ Air distribution and blower speed.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the Classic Climate menu may also be called Climate control.

The Smart Climate submenu is available depending on the vehicle equipment.

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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Switch on automatic air recirculation ⇒ Air recirculation.

Switch on seat heating and seat ventilation automatically at the beginning of the journey ⇒ Using Seat Heating and Sea

Ventilation.

Switch on steering wheel heating automatically at the beginning of the journey ⇒ Steering wheel heating.

Switching the Climatronic on and off

In the Air conditioner menu: top of the screen

Switch the air conditioning system on and off.

1. Tap

2. Tap

in the upper center console.

in the Air conditioner menu.

Automatic mode of the Climatronic

In the air conditioner menu

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.

If a Smart Climate function is switched on, the Climatronic automatic mode will also be switched on ⇒ Air distribution and

blower speed.

Selecting an Air Conditioner Proﬁle

You can set the blower speed in automatic mode via the air conditioner proﬁles.

1. Open the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system.

2. To switch on the Climatronic's automatic mode, tap

3. Select your preferred air conditioner proﬁle in the pop-up window that appears.

Air Care

In the Air conditioner menu: Air Care submenu

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 humidity 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.

Temperature regulation

in the Infotainment system: Bottom of the screen

Adjust the temperature. The temperature settings are displayed permanently at the bottom of the screen in the

Infotainment system.

The set temperature for the rear seats is displayed in the climate control bar for the rear seats.

In the Air conditioner menu: Classic Climate submenu

The air is cooled and dehumidified in cooling mode.

Apply temperature settings for the driver side to all seats.

Switch the maximum cooling output on and off.

Air recirculation is switched on automatically and Climatronic automatically directs air to the upper body.

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On the Infotainment system: setting the temperature with the touch control

Depending on the equipment, you can set the temperature via the touch control on the Infotainment system.

1. To set the temperature of the Climatronic to +22 °C (+72 °F), tap and hold the touch control in the center between

and

Or: to set a different temperature, swipe to the right or left on the touch control.

The set temperatures are displayed at the bottom of the screen in the Infotainment system.

Adjusting the temperature for the rear seats

Open the settings for the rear seats in the Infotainment system.

1. Open the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system.

2. Tap

3. Tap the

Or: tap

function key.

in 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 REAR LOCK is switched on 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: Classic Climate

Set the blower speed with the touch control.

Direct air to the upper body.

Direct air into the footwell.

Direct

air to the upper body and into the footwell.

windshield.

Direct air onto the windshield and into the footwell.

Direct air onto the

Air distribution functions in the Air conditioner menu: Smart Climate

If a Smart Climate function is switched on, Climatronic automatic mode is also switched on. The Smart Climate functions

remain switched on for a short time and automatic mode also remains switched on once this time has elapsed.

Clear fog and ice from the windshield.

Direct warm air into the footwell.

Direct warm air onto the steering

Temporarily

wheel.

Direct cool air into the footwell.

Direct fresh air from outside into the vehicle interior.

increase the power of the refrigerant system.

Defrost function

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On the control next to multi-function steering wheel

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

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

Air recirculation

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

Switch air recirculation on and off in the Air conditioner menu.

1. Open the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system.

2. Tap Classic Climate.

3. Tap

Automatic recirculation mode on the Climatronic system

Automatic air recirculation helps you if the outside air is of poor quality by temporarily turning on or off the supply of fresh air,

within the system limitations. The system cannot detect unpleasant odors.

1. Tap

in the upper center console.

2. Switch automatic air recirculation on or off with

When does recirculation mode switch off?

Automatic air recirculation.

Recirculation mode will switch off in the following situations:

If the defrost function is switched on.

If a sensor detects that the door windows could fog up.

WARNING

A lack of fresh air supply may result in reduced visibility due to fogged up windows and rapid driver fatigue due to stale air.

This can result in collisions, accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Only use recirculation mode for a short time.

Always switch off recirculation mode as soon as it is not necessary.

NOTICE

Tobacco smoke can settle on the refrigerant system evaporator and the active combination ﬁlter and cause permanent

odors.

To prevent permanent odors, do not smoke in the vehicle when air recirculation is switched on.

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.

Seat heating and seat ventilation

Overview of Seat Heating and Seat Ventilation

The seat heating and seat ventilation function when the engine is running. The front seats can be equipped with either a seat

heating system or a combined seat heating and seat ventilation system. There are three levels of heating for the outer rear

seats ⇒

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Heating and air conditioning system -> Climatronic for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV Second Generation (2024-2025)

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