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

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ꢀ 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.

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