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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

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

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.

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