Get Heating and air conditioning Guide for Volkswagen Beetle 4 Door Third Generation (2012-2019)

Heating and air conditioning

ꢀ Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Manual AC controls

Air conditioner operation

Air vents

Air recirculation

Your vehicle is equipped with a Manual air conditioning (AC) system.

The dust and pollen filter

The dust and pollen filter with an activated carbon insert reduces the entry of pollutants into the

passenger compartment.

The dust and pollen filter must be replaced at the intervals recommended in ⇒ꢀBooklet Warranty and

Maintenance so that the air conditioner can work properly.

If the effectiveness of the filter decreases prematurely due to operating the vehicle where the outside

air is heavily polluted, the dust and pollen filter should be replaced more frequently than indicated.

More information:

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Exterior views.

Passenger compartment.

Seat functions.

Windshield wiper and washer.

Starting and stopping the engine.

Exterior care and cleaning.

WARNING

Poor visibility increases the risk of collisions and other accidents that cause serious

personal injuries.

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Always make sure all windows are clear of ice, snow and condensation for good visibility

to the front, sides, and rear.

Maximum heating output and defrosting performance are not possible until the engine has

reached operating temperature. Wait until you have good visibility before driving off.

Always make sure you know how to properly use the heating and ventilation systems as

well as the rear window defroster that you will need for good visibility.

Never use air recirculation for long periods of time. When the air conditioner is off and

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recirculation mode is on, condensation can quickly form on the windows and greatly reduce

visibility.

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Always switch off recirculation mode when it is not needed.

WARNING

Stale air causes driver fatigue and reduces driver alertness, which can cause accidents,

collisions and serious personal injury.

ꢀ Never switch off the fan for a long period of time and never use air recirculation for a long

period of time because no fresh air will enter the passenger compartment.

NOTICE

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If you think the air conditioner is not working properly or may be damaged, switch it off to

help prevent more damage. Have the air conditioner checked by an authorized Volkswagen

dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

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Air conditioner repair requires specialized knowledge and special tools. Volkswagen

recommends that you see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility.

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Do not smoke when air recirculation is switched on. Smoke drawn into the ventilation

system can leave residue on the evaporator and on the dust and pollen active carbon filter,

resulting in permanent odors whenever the air conditioner is switched on.

If the air conditioner is switched off, the fresh outside air will not be dehumidified. To help keep

the windows from fogging over, Volkswagen recommends leaving the air conditioner (compressor)

switched on. Press the ꢀꢁꢂ button. The indicator light in the button must come on.

When it is very hot and humid outside, water condensation can drip from the air conditioner

evaporator and form a puddle under the vehicle. This is normal and does not indicate a leak.

Keep the air intake slots in front of the windshield free of ice, snow, and leaves in order to

maintain proper functioning of the heating and ventilation systems.

Maximum heating output and defrosting performance are not possible until the engine has

reached operating temperature.

Emergency starting and starting the engine with a very weak vehicle battery or after the vehicle

battery has been replaced may change or delete system settings (including time, date, personal

convenience settings, and programming). Check the settings and correct as necessary once the

vehicle battery has built up a sufficient charge.

Manual AC controls

Fig. 109 In the center console: Manual AC controls.

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

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Press the corresponding button to switch a function on or off. If a function is switched on, an indicator

light in the button comes on. To switch off a function, press the button again.

Buttons, knobs

More information: Manual AC ⇒ꢀfig. 109

Turn knob to set the desired temperature. The _{MA X}position provides maximum

cooling output. Recirculation mode and the cooling system switch on

automatically.

Temperature

1

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Fan (2)

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Setting 0: the fan and manual AC are switched off.

Setting 4: highest fan speed.

Air distribution

(3)

Direct airflow by turning knob to any setting (continuously adjustable).

Defog/defrost: Airflow is directed to the windshield. Recirculation mode switches

off automatically in this position. Increases the fan speed to clear the windshield

as quickly as possible. The cooling system switches on automatically to

dehumidify the air.

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Air distribution to the air vents in the instrument panel.

Air distribution to the footwells.

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Air distribution to the windshield and footwells.

Rear window defroster: Works only when the engine is running and switches off

automatically after 10 minutes or less.

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Air recirculation mode..

Buttons for seat heating.

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Press the button to switch the air conditioner on or off.

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Buttons, knobs

More information: Manual AC ⇒fig. 109

Turn fan switch to position 0.

Switching off.

WARNING

Stale air causes driver fatigue and reduces alertness, which can cause accidents, collisions,

and serious personal injury.

ꢀ Never switch off the fan for a long time because no fresh air will enter the passenger

compartment.

Air conditioner operation

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

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The air conditioner works only when the ignition is switched on. The cooling system for the passenger

compartment works only when the engine is running and the fan is on.

The air conditioner is most efficient when the windows and the power sunroof are closed. If the vehicle

is stationary and the passenger compartment becomes very hot due to sunlight, briefly opening the

windows and the power sunroof may speed up the cooling process.

Keep the air intake slots in front of the windshield free of ice, snow, and leaves so that the heating and

ventilation systems can work properly.

Settings for optimum visibility

When you switch on the cooling system, both the temperature and humidity in the vehicle are reduced.

This will help make passengers feel more comfortable and help keep the windows from fogging up.

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Switch off air recirculation..

Set the fan to the desired speed.

Turn the temperature knob to the center position.

Open and adjust all air vents in the instrument panel..

Turn the air distribution knob to the desired setting.

Push the ꢀꢁꢂ button to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light in the button lights up.

Heating

Maximum heating output and defrosting performance are not possible until the engine has reached

operating temperature.

Air conditioner does not work

The air conditioner may not switch on for one of the following reasons:

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The engine is not running.

The fan is switched off.

The air conditioner fuse has blown.

The outside air temperature is colder than about +38 °F (+3 °C).

The air conditioner compressor has been temporarily switched off due to excessive engine coolant

temperature.

ꢀ There is another malfunction in the vehicle. Have the air conditioner checked by an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Special considerations

When it is very hot and humid outside, water condensation can drip from the air conditioner

evaporator and form a puddle under the vehicle. This is normal and does not indicate a leak.

The climate control system adjusts the passenger compartment temperature as fast as possible

considering the outside temperature.

Due to residual moisture in the air conditioner, the windshield may fog up after the engine is

started. Switch on the windshield defroster to help evaporate the condensation as quickly as possible.

The air coming out of the vents flows through the passenger compartment and out through the

vents under the rear window. Do not cover these slots with clothing or other things.

Air vents

Fig. 110 In the instrument panel: Air vents.

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

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Air vents

To help ensure sufficient heating, cooling and ventilation in the passenger compartment, never close

the air vents completely ⇒ꢀfig. 110 (1).

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To open and close the air vents, turn the respective thumbwheel in the desired direction. When the

thumbwheel is in the _¡position, the air vent is closed.

Use the lever on the vent grille to adjust the airflow direction.

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Additional, non-adjustable air vents are located in the instrument panel (2), in the footwells, as well as

in the rear area of the passenger compartment.

NOTICE

Do not place food, medications, or other heat-sensitive things in front of the air vents. Food,

medications, and other things that are sensitive to heat or cold can be damaged or made

unusable by the air flow from the vents.

The air coming out of the vents flows through the passenger compartment and out through vents

under the rear window. Do not cover these slots with clothing or other things.

Air recirculation

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

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Manual air recirculation.

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The air recirculation mode helps prevent outside air from entering the vehicle interior.

In very hot outside temperatures, temporarily switch to air recirculation in order to cool the vehicle

interior faster.

For safety reasons, air recirculation is switched off when the air distribution switch is turned to _\⇒ꢀ

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Switching air recirculation on and off

Switching on: Press the button ꢀ until the indicator light in the button comes on.

Switching off: Press the button ꢀ until the indicator light in the button goes out.

WARNING

Stale air causes driver fatigue and reduces driver alertness, which can cause accidents,

collisions and serious personal injury.

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Never use air recirculation mode over an extended period of time, since no fresh air will

enter the passenger compartment.

When the air conditioner is off and recirculation mode is on, condensation can quickly

form on the windows and greatly reduce visibility.

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Always switch off recirculation mode when it is not needed.

NOTICE

Do not smꢄꢉe when air recirculation is switched on. Smoke drawn into the ventilation system

can leave residue on the evaporator and on the dust and pollen active carbon filter, resulting in

permanent odors whenever the air conditioner is switched on.

Heating and air conditioning for Your Volkswagen Beetle 4 Door Third Generation (2012-2019)

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