Heating and air conditioning system -> Seat heating and seat ventilation for Your Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door Seventh Generation (2019-2025)

Direct air onto the windshield and into the footwell.  
Direct air onto the windshield.  
Defrost function  
The Climatronic defrost function clears fog and ice from the windshield.  
The air is dehumidified and the blower is set to a higher speed.  
The air conditioning system's defrost function clears the windshield of fog and ice.  
The air must be dehumidified when the defrost function is switched on. Therefore when the defrost function is switched on,  
you cannot switch air recirculation on or cooling mode off.  
Air recirculation  
No fresh air will enter the vehicle interior when recirculation mode is switched on   
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Switch air recirculation on and off in the Air conditioner menu or climate control bar.  
When does recirculation mode switch off?  
Recirculation mode will switch off in the following situations:  
If the defrost function is switched on.  
If a sensor detects that the door windows could fog up.  
WARNING  
A lack of fresh air supply may result in reduced visibility due to fogged up windows and rapid driver fatigue due to stale air.  
This can result in collisions, accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
Only use recirculation mode for a short time.  
Always switch off recirculation mode as soon as it is not necessary.  
NOTICE  
Tobacco smoke can settle on the refrigerant system evaporator and the active combination filter and cause permanent  
odors.  
To prevent permanent odors, do not smoke in the vehicle when air recirculation is switched on.  
Climatronic: When reverse gear is engaged or while the automatic wash and wipe system is on, recirculation mode  
switches on automatically so that no odors will enter the vehicle interior.  
Manual air conditioning system: At very high outside temperatures, air recirculation helps to briefly cool down the vehicle  
interior faster.  
Seat heating and seat ventilation  
Overview of Seat Heating and Seat Ventilation  
The seat heating and seat ventilation function when the engine is running. The front seats and outer rear seats may be heated  
in three stages ⇒  
. The front seats may also be ventilated from inside in three stages.  
The seat ventilation function ventilates the seat using vehicle interior air. This removes moisture from the body. The seat itself  
is not cooled directly.  
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Switch the seat heating on and off in the Air conditioner menu or climate control bar.  
off in the Air conditioner menu or climate control bar.  
Switch the seat ventilation on an  
Heating and ventilation levels  
The seat heating and seat ventilation are represented by colors. At the highest heating or ventilation level, all three LEDs light  
up.  
When should the seat heating and seat ventilation be switched off?  
Switch off the seat heating and seat ventilation under any of the following conditions:  
The seat is occupied by a person with a limited perception of pain or temperature  
The seat is not occupied  
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A child restraint is installed on the seat  
Objects are covering the seat cushion, e.g. protective covers, jackets, blankets or bags.  
The seat surface is damp or wet  
Seat heating only: The interior or exterior temperature is higher than +25 °C (+77 °F).  
WARNING  
Magnetic fields are generated when the seat heating is operated. In individual cases, these magnetic fields can affect  
active medical implants (e.g. pacemakers).  
If you have a medical implant, you should consult your doctor or the manufacturer of the implant before operating  
the seat heating.  
Also make your vehicle occupants aware.  
WARNING  
People who cannot perceive pain or temperature or who have a limited perception of these due to medication, paralysis,  
or chronic illnesses such as diabetes could develop burns or undercooling on the back, buttocks, and legs when using  
seat heating or seat ventilation. Such injuries could take a very long time to heal or may never heal completely.  
If you have a limited perception of pain and/or temperature, never use the seat heating and seat ventilation.  
Contact a medical doctor for questions about personal health conditions.  
WARNING  
If the seat cover is soaked through, this can cause the seat heating to malfunction and increase the risk of burns.  
Make sure the seat surface is dry before using the seat heating function.  
Do not sit on the seat with wet clothing.  
Do not place any wet objects or clothing on the seat.  
Do not pour any fluids on the seat.  
NOTICE  
The heating elements of the seat heating may be damaged by loads concentrated in a single place and insulating  
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materials.  
Do not kneel on the seats and do not exert pressure on the seat cushion and backrest with sharp or pointed  
objects.  
Do not exert pressure on the seat cushion and backrest with pointed objects.  
Switch the seat heating off if insulating materials are installed on the seat, e.g. a protective cover or a child  
restraint.  
Only use the seat heating if the seat is equipped with the original seat covers.  
If any odor starts to develop, turn off the seat heating immediately and have it checked by suitably qualified  
professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen  
Service Facility.  
Using Seat Heating and Seat Ventilation  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice   
and Seat Ventilation.  
and Overview of Seat Heating  
Using the seat heating function  
1. In order to switch on the seat heating at the highest heating level, press the  
or  
button in the climate control bar.  
2. To set the heating level, press the  
3. To turn off the seat heating, press the  
button or the  
button repeatedly.  
or button repeatedly until the LED turns off.  
Using the seat ventilation function  
1. In order to switch on the seat ventilation at the highest ventilation level, press the  
bar.  
or  
button in the climate control  
2. To set the ventilation level, press the  
3. To turn off the seat ventilation, press the  
or  
button repeatedly.  
button repeatedly until the LED turns off.  
or  
In order to save fuel, switch off the seat heating and seat ventilation as soon as possible.  
The seat heating and seat ventilation switch on and off automatically  
If you switch off the ignition, the seat heating and seat ventilation are also switched off. If you switch on the ignition again with  
ten minutes, the last heating level or ventilation level selected for the driver seat is also automatically activated.  
Steering wheel heating  
The steering wheel heating only works when the engine is running.  
Switch steering wheel heating on and off via the multi-function steering wheel.  
Heating levels for the steering wheel heating  
When you switch on the steering wheel heating, the current heating level is constantly displayed in the instrument cluster as a  
bar display. At the highest heating level, all three bars are filled.  
Operating steering wheel heating  
1. To switch on steering wheel heating at the highest heating level, press the  
button.  
2. To adjust the heating level, press the  
button repeatedly.  
3. To switch off steering wheel heating, press the  
button repeatedly until the bar display in the instrument cluster display  
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