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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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If the energy use is too high.

If the steering wheel heating system is malfunctioning.

Rear window defroster

The rear window defroster works when the engine is running.

Switch the rear window defroster on and off on the control panel to the left of the multi-function steering wheel.

The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a maximum of around ten minutes.

NOTICE

Stickers that are placed on the inside of the rear window over the heat conductors of the rear window defroster, or objects

that rest against the inside of the rear window may damage the rear window defroster.

Do not afﬁx any stickers over the heat conductors of the rear window defroster.

Do not load the luggage compartment to a height where objects rest against the rear 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).

The heating and defrost function operates better when the engine is warm.

If the engine is very hot or if the outside temperature is extremely high, the function of the cooling mode

the defrost may be restricted.

, the heating an

Switch on the fan.

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 and is operated further, that can cause subsequent damage.

If the air conditioner is not cooling or warming the air, switch it off immediately.

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 door windows fog up if they are colder than the ambient temperature and the air is damp. 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.

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