Heating and Air conditioning -> Air recirculation mode for Your Volkswagen Caddy SUV Fifth Generation (2020-2025)

Switch rear window heating on and off with running engine.  
The rear window heating switches off automatically after 10 minutes at the latest.  
The defrost function of Climatronic clears the windscreen of ice and condensation.  
The air is dehumidified and the blower is set to a high speed.  
Switch windscreen heating on and off with running engine (→ Windscreen heating).  
NOTICE  
To prevent damage to the rear window heating system, do not put stickers over the heating elements on the inside  
of the window.  
Air recirculation mode  
When air recirculation mode is switched on, no fresh air enters the vehicle interior.  
Switching manual air recirculation mode on and off  
1. Touch  
2. Touch  
in the upper centre console.  
in the Infotainment system.  
– Climatronic with enhanced air filter  
The enhanced air filter in theAir Care Climatronic can reduce the amount of pollutants and allergens that enter the  
vehicle interior.  
When Air Care is switched on, the air conditioning system's air recirculation mode is maximised as far as is permitted  
by the risk of window fogging depending on the interior humidity and outside temperature. The air recirculation  
mode is automatically regulated and features continuous adjustment in order to prevent fatigue of the vehicle  
occupants.  
1. Touch  
in the upper centre console.  
2. Switch the Air Care function on or off via  
Active.  
When does air recirculation mode switch off?  
Air recirculation mode is deactivated in the following situations→  
:
When the defrost function is switched on.  
If the sensor detects that the vehicle's windows might mist up.  
If the glass roof is opened when the vehicle is travelling at high speeds.  
WARNING  
Stale air can quickly make the driver tired and negatively affect their concentration which may cause collisions,  
accidents and serious injuries.  
Never use the air recirculation mode for an extended period as no fresh air will enter the vehicle interior.  
Use air recirculation mode for a short period only. Condensation could otherwise form on the windows very  
quickly so that visibility is greatly reduced.  
Switch off the air recirculation mode when it is no longer required.  
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NOTICE  
In vehicles with an air conditioning system, do not smoke when the air recirculation mode is switched on. Smoke  
can leave a residue on the cooling system evaporator and on the enhanced air filter, producing a lasting unpleasant  
odour.  
when reversing the vehicle or when the wash and wipe system is being used, the air recirculation mode will  
switch on to prevent odours from entering the vehicle interior.  
If the outside temperature is very high, the manual air recirculation mode can be activated for a short time to  
help cool the vehicle interior more quickly.  
Seat heating  
When the engine is running, the front seats can be electrically heated in three settings.  
Heating levels of the seat heating  
The seat heating operating conditions are shown in colour in the Infotainment system:  
At the highest temperature setting, all three displays under or on the Infotainment system are coloured red.  
Operating the seat heating manually  
1. Tap  
in the upper centre console.  
2. Touch or at the bottom of the screen to switch on the seat heating at the highest temperature setting.  
3. Touch or repeatedly to adjust the temperature setting.  
4. To switch off the seat heating, touch or repeatedly until the symbol is coloured grey.  
OR: To switch the seat heating on or off, touch the touch sliders under the Infotainment system on the driver or  
front passenger side with two fingers (depending on equipment).  
The seat heating switches on and off automatically  
If you start the engine again within approximately 10 minutes, the most recent driver seat temperature setting is  
activated automatically. The most recent temperature setting is also switched on automatically for the passenger  
seat when it is occupied.  
The seat heating on the front passenger seat switches itself off automatically if the front passenger leaves the seat  
while the seat heating is switched on and the engine is running. The display in the Infotainment system is greyed out  
after approximately 2 seconds. The seat heating on the front passenger seat switches itself on again automatically if  
the front passenger sits down again while the engine is still running.  
If the seat heating switches itself off automatically, you can switch it on again manually as required, even if the front  
passenger seat is empty.  
When should the seat heating not be switched on?  
Do not switch on the seat heating if one of the following conditions applies:  
A person with reduced sensitivity to pain or temperature is sitting on the seat→  
The seat is not occupied.  
.
The seat is fitted with a protective cover.  
A child seat is installed on the seat.  
The seat cushion is damp or wet.  
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