Operation
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and
heed the WARNINGS
The air conditioner works only when the ignition is switched on. The
cooling system for the passenger compartment works only when the
engine is running and the fan is on.
The air conditioner is most efficient when the windows and the power
sunroof are closed. If the vehicle is stationary and the passenger
compartment becomes very hot due to sunlight, briefly opening the
windows and the power sunroof may speed up the cooling process.
Keep the air intake slots in front of the windshield free of ice, snow,
and leaves so that the heating and ventilation systems can work
properly.
Settings for optimum visibility
When you switch on the cooling system, both the temperature and
humidity in the vehicle are reduced. This will help make passengers
feel more comfortable and help keep the windows from fogging up.
Press the !54/ button.
Set temperature to +72 °F (+22 °C).
Open and adjust all air vents in the instrument panel ⇒ꢀpage 411,
Air vents.
Changing the temperature unit on the factory-installed Radio or
Radio & Navigation system display
The inside and outside temperatures can be displayed in either Fahr-
enheit (F) or Celsius (C).
Select Units in the instrument cluster display in the Settings main
menu ⇒ꢀVolkswagen Information System.
You can also press and hold the !# and !54/ buttons to switch the
Climatronic temperature display from Celsius to Fahrenheit and vice
versa.
Heating
Maximum heating output and defrosting performance are not possible
until the engine has reached operating temperature.
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