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

Air recirculation  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
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Manual air recirculation.  
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.  
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.  
Always switch off recirculation mode when it is not needed.  
NOTICE  
Do not smꢀꢁe 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.