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Heating and air conditioning -> Manual controls for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

Emergency starting and starting the engine with a very weak vehicle battery or after the vehicle  
battery has been replaced may change or delete 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.  
Manual controls  
Fig. 169 In the center console: Manual A/C controls.  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
Press the corresponding button to switch a function on or off. If a function is switched on, an indicator  
light in or under the button comes on. To switch off a function, press the button again.  
The LED in a particular button lights up to show that the function is activated.  
Button /  
Knob  
More information ⇒ꢀfig. 169  
(1)  
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Temperature: Turn the knob to set the temperature.  
(2)  
Fan: Setting 0: the fan and manual A/C are switched off, Setting 6: highest fan speed.  
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(3)  
Air distribution: Direct airflow by turning knob to any setting (continously adjustable).  
Defog / defrost button. Airflow is directed to the windshield. Recirculation mode  
switches off automatically in this position or cannot be switched on. Increases the fan  
speed to clear the windshield as quickly as possible. The cooling system switches on  
automatically to dehumidify the air.  
Defog / defrost button. The incoming outside air is directed to the windshield, and air  
recirculation automatically switches off. To defrost the windshield as quickly as  
possible, humidity is removed from the air at temperatures above about 38 ºF (3 ºC )  
and the blower is set to a high speed.  
Air distribution to the upper instrument panel outlets.  
Air distribution in the footwells.  
Button /  
Knob  
More information ⇒ꢀfig. 169  
Air distribution to the upper instrument panels outlets and the footwells.  
Air distribution to the windshield and the footwells.  
Rear window defroster: Works only when the engine is running and switches off  
automatically after 10 minutes or less.  
Air recirculation mode.  
Buttons for seat heating  
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/ꢆ  
Push button to switch the air conditioner on or off.  
Turn knob to position MA X A/C for maximum air conditioner cooling. The air  
recirculation and cooling system are switched on automatically.  
ꢇꢅꢈ ꢅ/ꢆ  
Press the  
button. If the system is switched off, the indicator light in the  
button lights up.  
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WARNING  
Stale air causes driver fatigue and reduces alertness, which can cause accidents, collisions,  
and serious personal injury.  
Never switch off the fan for a long time, because no fresh air will enter the passenger  
compartment.  
Climatronic controls  
Fig. 170 In the center console: Climatronic controls.  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
Press the corresponding button to switch a function on or off. If a function is switched on, an indicator  
light in or under the button comes on. To switch off a function, press the button again.  
The LED in a particular button lights up to show that the function is activated.