Get Heating and air conditioning system -> Seat heating and seat ventilation Guide for Volkswagen Atlas SUV Second Generation (2024-2025)

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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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 the seat heating on and off in the Air conditioner menu.

conditioner menu.

Switch the seat ventilation on and off in the Air

Heating and ventilation levels

The operation statuses of the seat heating and seat ventilation are represented by colors in the Infotainment system.

At the highest heating level, all three indicators under

At the highest ventilation level, all three indicators under

in the Infotainment system are red.

in the Infotainment system are blue.

When should the seat heating and seat ventilation be switched off?

Switch off 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

⇒

A child restraint is installed on the seat

Objects are covering the seat cushion, e.g. protective covers, jackets, blankets or bags.

The seat surface is damp or wet

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

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).

If you have a medical implant, you should consult your doctor or the manufacturer of the implant before operating

the seat heating.

Also make your vehicle occupants aware.

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.

If you have a limited perception of pain and/or temperature, never use the seat heating and seat ventilation and

leave the "Automatic seat air conditioning at the beginning of the journey" function switched off ⇒ Automatic seat

air conditioning at the beginning of the journey.

Contact a medical doctor for questions about personal health conditions.

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.

Do not sit on the seat with wet clothing.

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

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Do not pour any ﬂuids on the seat.

NOTICE

The heating elements of the seat heating may be damaged by loads concentrated in a single place and insulating

materials.

Do not kneel on the seats and do not exert pressure on the seat cushion and backrest with sharp or pointed

objects.

Do not exert pressure on the seat cushion and backrest with pointed objects.

Switch the seat heating off if insulating materials are installed on the seat, e.g. a protective cover or a child

restraint.

Only use the seat heating if the seat is equipped with the original seat covers.

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.

Using Seat Heating and Seat Ventilation

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Seat Ventilation.

and Overview of Seat Heating and

Using the seat heating function

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

2. To switch on the seat heating at the highest heating level, tap or at the bottom edge of the screen.

3. To set the heating level, tap or repeatedly.

4. To switch the seat heating off, tap or repeatedly until the symbol is gray.

Or: to switch the seat heating on or off, tap with two ﬁngers on the touch control under the Infotainment system on the

driver's or passenger's side (depending on the vehicle equipment).

Using the seat ventilation function

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

2. To switch on the seat ventilation at the highest ventilation level, tap

3. To set the ventilation level, tap or repeatedly.

4. To switch the seat ventilation off, tap or repeatedly until the symbol is grey.

at the bottom edge of the screen.

In order to save fuel, switch off the seat heating and seat ventilation as soon as possible.

The seat heating switches on and off automatically

If you start the engine again within approximately ten minutes, the last heating level set for the driver seat is automatically

switched on. If the front passenger seat is occupied, the last heating level set for the front passenger seat is also switched on

automatically.

If the front passenger leaves their seat when the seat heating is switched on and the engine is running, the seat heating for th

front passenger seat is automatically switched off. The display in the Infotainment system turns grey after approximately two

seconds. If the front passenger takes their seat again when the engine is still running, the seat heating for the front passenger

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seat is automatically switched back on.

Automatic seat air conditioning at the beginning of the journey

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Seat Ventilation.

and Overview of Seat Heating and

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

2. To open the Climate control settings submenu, tap

3. To select the heating and ventilation level at the beginning of the journey, tap

menu item.

in the Seat heating or Seat ventilation

The selected heating and ventilation level is automatically switched on after starting the engine, depending on the outside

temperature.

Or: To stop seat heating and seat ventilation being switched on automatically at the beginning of the journey, select Off in

the respective menu item.

Steering wheel heating

The steering wheel heating only works when the engine is running.

Switch steering wheel heating on and off via the multi-function steering wheel.

Heating levels for the steering wheel heating

The steering wheel heating modes are shown by colors in the Infotainment system. At the highest heating level, all three

indicators under

in the Infotainment system are red.

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.

button repeatedly until the bar display in the instrument cluster displa

3. To switch off steering wheel heating, press the

turns off.

Steering wheel heating switches on automatically

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

approximately one second.

button for

Switching on steering wheel heating automatically at the beginning of the journey

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

2. To open the Climate control settings submenu, tap

3. Activate the Steering wheel heating checkbox.

The steering wheel heating is automatically switched on after starting the engine, depending on the outside temperature.

Steering wheel heating switches off automatically

If one of the following conditions applies, the steering wheel heating switches off automatically:

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Heating and air conditioning system -> Seat heating and seat ventilation for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV Second Generation (2024-2025)

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