Heating and air conditioning system -> Climatronic for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Nineth Generation (2023-2025)

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 block is displayed continuously at the bottom edge of the screen in the Infotainment system. You can find the  
currently set temperature there, for example.  
Some functions of the air conditioning system and an air conditioning block for the rear seats depend on the vehicle equipment.  
Using the air conditioning system efficiently  
The air conditioning system will work most effectively if the vehicle interior is kept closed. If heat has built up in the vehicle interior,  
cooling can be accelerated by briefly airing the vehicle.  
Display of active functions  
Functions that are switched on are indicated by illuminated symbols on the sensor fields, as well as function buttons highlighted in  
colour on the Infotainment system.  
Adjusting functions in the air conditioning block  
You can exchange some functions in the air conditioning block in the Infotainment system.  
1. Tap and hold the function in the air conditioning block.  
2. Select the desired air conditioning system function from the displayed overview.  
Operating the air conditioning system with voice commands  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, some functions of the air conditioning system can be operated with the voice assistant .  
WARNING  
Iced-up, snow-covered or misted-up windows severely restrict visibility. This increases the risk of collisions and accidents, which can  
result in serious or fatal injuries.  
Keep all windows free of ice, snow and condensation.  
Adjust the heating, air conditioning and rear window heating to prevent condensation from forming on the windows (→ 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 very quickly on the windows, greatly  
reducing visibility.  
Switch off the air recirculation mode as soon as 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 .  
Open the air conditioning menu via the air conditioning block in the Infotainment system.  
Open the air conditioning menu via the app overview in the Infotainment system.  
The air conditioning menu contains the functions for air distribution, for example (→ Air distribution of the air conditioning system).  
Some functions and menus depend on the vehicle equipment level.  
Air conditioning system operating conditions  
The air conditioning system operating conditions are highlighted in colour:  
Cooling.  
Heating.  
Air conditioning settings submenu  
Depending on equipment, you will find additional convenience features in the Air conditioning settings submenu:  
Allow automatic auxiliary heating measure (→ Automatic supplementary heating function).  
Switch on seat heating and seat ventilation automatically at the start of the journey (→ Seat heating and seat ventilation).  
Switch on the steering wheel heating automatically at the start of the journey (→ Steering wheel heating).  
In the air conditioning menu: top edge of the screen  
Switch the air conditioning system on and off.  
If the air conditioning system is switched off, OFF is displayed at the bottom edge of the screen in the Infotainment system.  
Switching off the air conditioning block for the rear seats  
Open the settings for the rear seats in the air conditioning menu.  
Switch off the air conditioning block for the rear seats.  
1. Open the air conditioning menu in the Infotainment system.  
2. Tap  
3. Tap  
to open the settings for the rear seats in the air conditioning menu.  
to switch off the air conditioning block for the rear seats.  
In the air conditioning menu or in the air conditioning block  
The set air temperature is kept constant. The volume of air and air distribution are controlled automatically. Automatic mode  
switches off when the blower speed is adjusted manually.  
Climatronic automatic mode is also switched on if you switch on a Smart Climate function (→ Air distribution of the air  
conditioning system).  
Selecting an air conditioning profile  
You can adjust the blower speed in automatic mode by means of the air conditioning profiles.  
1. Open the air conditioning menu in the Infotainment system.  
2. Tap  
3. Tap  
to switch on Climatronic automatic mode.  
again and select the desired air conditioning profile in the pop-up window.