Get Heating and air conditioning Guide for Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

Overview of the Climatronic

Automatic air conditioning system

The Climatronic is an automatic air conditioning system that heats, cools and dehumidifies the air. Automatic mode

enables the Climatronic to control the air temperature, air distribution and air volume automatically.

The air conditioning system will function most effectively if the windows are kept closed. Opening the windows and

glass roof to allow air to enter the vehicle may accelerate cooling if high temperatures have developed in the vehicle

interior.

Some air conditioning system functions depend on the vehicle equipment.

Fig. 1 In the upper part of the centre console: Climatronic air conditioning block.

Display of active functions

Lit up LED

s in the air conditioning block indicate that the function is switched on.

WARNING

Poor visibility through the door windows, windscreen and rear window increases the risk of collisions and accidents

which can cause serious injuries.

● Keep all windows free from ice, snow and condensation.

● Adjust the heating, air conditioning system and rear window heating to prevent the windows from misting up

(→ Heating and air conditioning system).

● Only set off once all windows are clear.

● 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.

Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and therefore change when

the user account changes .

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Switching Climatronic on and off

Fresh air intake

Before switching the air conditioner on, always make sure that there is no snow in the fresh air intake duct (→ Fresh

air intake).

On the air conditioning block

Switching off the Climatronic.

Adjust the blower speed.

In vehicles with the residual heat function, the air conditioning block may contain the

of the button, depending on the equipment.

button instead

1. To switch on the Climatronic, turn the centre rotary knob clockwise.

2. To switch off the Climatronic, turn the centre rotary control anticlockwise as far as it will go.

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Climatronic automatic mode

On the air conditioning block

The set air temperature is kept constant. The volume of air and air distribution are controlled automatically.

Automatic mode switches itself off when the blower speed is adjusted manually.

When the Climatronic automatic mode is switched on, no blower speed is displayed on the air conditioning

block.

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Overview of manual air conditioning system

The manual air conditioning system heats, cools and dehumidifies the air.

The air conditioning system will work most effectively if the vehicle interior is kept closed. Opening the windows and

glass roof to allow air to enter the vehicle may accelerate cooling if high temperatures have developed in the vehicle

interior.

Some air conditioning system functions depend on the vehicle equipment.

Fig. 1 In the upper part of the centre console: air conditioning block of the manual air conditioning system or the

heating and fresh air system.

Display of active functions

Lit up LED

s in the air conditioning block indicate that the function is switched on.

WARNING

Poor visibility through the door windows, windscreen and rear window increases the risk of collisions and accidents

which can cause serious injuries.

● Keep all windows free from ice, snow and condensation.

● Adjust the heating, air conditioning system and rear window heating to prevent the windows from misting up

(→ Heating and air conditioning system).

● Only set off once all windows are clear.

● 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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Switching the manual air conditioning system on and off

Fresh air intake

Before switching the air conditioner on, always make sure that there is no snow in the fresh air intake duct (→ Fresh

air intake).

On the air conditioning block

Switch off the air conditioning system.

Adjust the blower speed.

1. To switch on the manual air conditioning system, turn the centre rotary knob clockwise.

2. To switch off the manual air conditioning system, turn the centre rotary knob anticlockwise as far as it will go.

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Overview of the heating and fresh air system

The heating and fresh air system warms up and supplies fresh air to the vehicle interior. The heating and fresh air

system does not cool down the vehicle interior.

Display of active functions

Lit up LED

s in the buttons indicate that the function is switched on.

WARNING

Poor visibility through the door windows, windscreen and rear window increases the risk of collisions and accidents

which can cause serious injuries.

● Keep all windows free from ice, snow and condensation.

● Adjust the heating, air conditioning system and rear window heating to prevent the windows from misting up

(→ Heating and air conditioning system).

● Only set off once all windows are clear.

● 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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Switching the heating and fresh air system on and off

On the heating and fresh air system

Adjust the blower speed.

1. To switch on the heating and fresh air system, turn the centre rotary knob clockwise.

2. To switch off the heating and fresh air system, turn the centre rotary knob anticlockwise as far as it will go.

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Temperature control

On the air conditioning block

Select temperature.

The air is cooled and dehumidified in cooling mode.

Adopt temperature settings of driver side for all seats.

Depending on the vehicle engine and equipment, the vehicle interior can be ventilated by the blower when

the ignition is switched off or the residual heat of the engine used to keep the vehicle interior warm. The

function is switched off after 30 minutes and if the 12-volt vehicle battery has a low charge level.

Switch maximum cooling output on and off.

Air recirculation mode is automatically switched on and the Climatronic automatically directs air to the

upper body.

Setting the temperature on the Climatronic air conditioning block

1. Turn the left or right rotary knob to or

.

Climatronic shows the temperature settings.

Setting the temperature on the air conditioning block of the manual air conditioning

system

1. Turn the left rotary knob to or

.

Maximum cooling and heating output

1. Turn the left rotary control left as far as it will go to or

.

Or: To switch on the maximum cooling output of the Climatronic, press

on the air conditioning block.

Setting the temperature for the rear passenger compartment with Climatronic

Set the temperature for the rear passenger compartment on the air conditioning block in the centre console.

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Fig. 3 In the rear headliner: Climatronic air conditioning

block.

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Switch on the air conditioning block blowers in the centre console.

3. To set the temperature for the rear passenger compartment, press button or → Fig. 3.

Or: Switch on the Climatronic automatic mode.

Setting the temperature for the rear passenger compartment with the manual air

conditioning system

Fig. 4 In the roof at the front: Air conditioning block for the

rear passenger compartment with manual air conditioning

system or heating and fresh air system.

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Switch on the blower and cooling mode

on the air conditioning block in the centre console.

3. To set the temperature for the rear passenger compartment, press button or → Fig. 3.

Air distribution and blower speed

Vents

The vents are located in the following positions in the vehicle:

—Driver side.

—Front passenger side.

—Front centre console.

—Rear passenger compartment.

NOTICE

Heat-sensitive food, medicine and other items could be either damaged or rendered useless.

● Never leave food, medicines or other temperature-sensitive objects in front of the vents.

NOTICE

Do not insert any objects in the vent slots. This could cause damage to the air outlets.

The air from the vents flows through the entire vehicle interior and out of the vehicle through the ventilation

openings below the wing doors or boot lid. The ventilation openings must not be covered by items of clothing

or other objects.

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Air distribution functions on the air conditioning block

WARNING

Stale air can quickly make the driver tired and affect their concentration, which in turn can cause collisions,

accidents and serious injuries.

● Never switch off the blower or switch on the air recirculation mode for an extended period as this prevents fresh

air from entering the vehicle interior.

Adjust the blower speed.

Direct air towards upper body.

Direct air into the footwell.

Direct air to the upper body and footwell.

Climatronic: Direct air onto the windscreen.

Guide air to the windscreen and the footwell.

Setting the blower speed for the rear passenger compartment with Climatronic

Set the blower speed for the rear passenger compartment on the Climatronic.

Setting the blower speed for the rear passenger compartment with the manual air

conditioning system

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Switch on the air conditioning block blowers in the centre console.

3. To set the blower speed, press the or buttons on the air conditioning block in the roof console.

4. To switch the system off, press the button until only a dash is visible on the display. Wait for around 3

seconds and press the button again.

Defrost function

On the air conditioning block

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.

The defrost function of the manual air conditioning system clears the windscreen of ice and condensation.

The air must be dehumidified when the defrost function is switched on. For this reason, you cannot switch on

air recirculation mode or switch off cooling mode when the defrost function is switched on.

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Air recirculation mode

When air recirculation mode is switched on, no fresh air enters the vehicle interior.

Switch air recirculation mode on and off at the air conditioning block.

1. Press

on the air conditioning block.

When does air recirculation mode switch off?

Air recirculation mode is deactivated in the following situations→

:

—When the defrost function is switched on.

—If a sensor detects that condensation might form on the vehicle's windows.

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.

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 active combi filter, producing a lasting unpleasant

odour.

Climatronic: 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.

Manual air conditioning system: If the outside temperature is very high, brief activation of air recirculation

mode helps to cool the vehicle interior more quickly.

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Heating and air conditioning for Your Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

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