Get Heating and air conditioning system Guide for Volkswagen Polo SUV Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

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.

Some functions of the air conditioning system depend on the vehicle equipment level.

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

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

Lit up LEDs in the air conditioning block indicate that functions are switched on.

Function buttons highlighted in colour indicate activated functions in the air conditioning menu of the Infotainment system (→ Air

conditioning system menu in the Infotainment system).

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 control function .

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 .

In the air conditioning block

Open the air conditioning menu in the Infotainment system.

The air conditioning menu in the Infotainment system is only available with Climatronic. Some functions depend on the vehicle

equipment.

In the air conditioning menu you will find, for example, the functions for temperature control (→ Temperature adjustment of the air

conditioning system) and air distribution (→ Air distribution of the air conditioning system).

The upper area of the screen shows current air conditioning settings, e.g. the air conditioning profile for automatic mode.

The lower area of the screen shows function buttons for frequently used air conditioning functions.

Air conditioning system operating conditions

The air conditioning system operating conditions are highlighted in colour:

Cooling.

Heating.

In the air conditioning block

Adjust the blower speed.

1. To switch on the Climatronic, swipe to the right on the touch slider for fan speed.

2. To switch off the Climatronic, swipe to the left on the touch slider for fan speed.

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.

Selecting air conditioning profile

You can adjust the blower speed in automatic mode by means of the air conditioning profiles.

1. Tap

to switch on Climatronic automatic mode.

2. Open the air conditioning menu in the Infotainment system.

3. To select an air conditioning profile, tap the corresponding function button at the top edge of the screen.

Manual, Auto or Off is displayed, depending on the currently selected air conditioning profile.

4. Select the desired air conditioning profile in the pop-up window.

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

Some functions of the air conditioning system depend on the vehicle equipment level.

In the upper section of the centre console: air conditioning block for the manual air conditioning system.

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

Lit up LEDs in the air conditioning block indicate that the function is switched on.

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.

In the air conditioning block

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.

In the air conditioning block

Select temperature.

The air is cooled and dehumidified in cooling mode.

Adopt temperature settings of driver side for all seats.

Setting the temperature in the Climatronic air conditioning block

1. To adjust the Climatronic temperature to +22°C (+72°F), tap and hold the touch slider centrally between and

to set a different temperature, swipe the touch slider to the left or right.

Climatronic shows the temperature settings.

.

Setting the temperature in the air conditioning block of the manual air conditioning system

1. Turn the left rotary knob to or

.

Maximum cooling output and heating output

1. Tap and hold or on the touch slider of the Climatronic.

turn the left rotary knob of the manual air conditioning system as far as it will go to or

.

Vents

There are vents in the vehicle in the following locations:

—Driver side.

—Front passenger side.

—Front centre console.

—Rear centre console.

NOTICE

Foodstuffs, medicines and objects that are sensitive to heat or cold can be damaged or made unusable by the air flowing out of the

vents.

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

Air distribution functions in the air conditioning menu and air conditioning block

Adjust the blower speed.

Direct air towards upper body.

Direct air into the footwell.

Guide air to the upper body and the footwell.

Guide air to the windscreen and the footwell.

Direct air onto the windscreen.

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.

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

.

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

When does air recirculation mode switch off?

Air recirculation mode switches itself off automatically if one of the following conditions is met:

— The defrost function is switched on.

— A sensor detects that condensation might form on the vehicle’s windows.

WARNING

A lacking fresh air supply can lead to restricted visibility due to misted-up windows and to fast driver fatigue due to the stale air. This

can lead to collisions and accidents and cause serious or fatal injuries.

● Use air recirculation mode for a short period only.

● Switch off the air recirculation mode as soon as it is no longer required.

NOTICE

Tobacco smoke can leave a residue on the evaporator of the air conditioning system and the enhanced air filter with activated carbon,

producing a lasting unpleasant odour.

● To prevent lasting unpleasant odours, do not smoke in the vehicle when air recirculation mode is switched on.

Climatronic: When reversing the vehicle or when the window wipe/wash 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.

Heating and air conditioning system for Your Volkswagen Polo SUV Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

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