Get Climate Controls -> Manual HVAC System Guide for Volkswagen Routan SUV First Generation (2009-2014)

CLIMATE CONTROLS

The Climate Control System allows you to regulate the

temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating

throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the

instrument panel, below the radio.

Manual Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

(HVAC) System

The controls for the manual HVAC system in this vehicle

consist of a series of outer rotary dials and inner push

knobs. These comfort controls can be set to obtain desired

interior conditions.

1 – Front Blower

4 – DEFROST Mode

2 – Temperature Control

3 – MODE Control

5 – Air Conditioning (A/C)

6 – RECIRCULATION Control

Front Blower Control

Temperature Control

There are four blower speeds. Use this

control to regulate the amount of air

forced through the system in any

mode you select. The blower speed

increases as you move the control

clockwise from the off position.

Use this control to regulate the tem-

perature of the air inside the passenger

compartment. Rotating the knob coun-

terclockwise, from top center towards

the (-) indicates cooler temperatures.

Rotating the knob clockwise, towards

the (+) sign, indicates warmer tem-

peratures.

NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the

climate controls will not function during Remote Start

operation if the blower control is left in the “O” (Off)

position.

NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems

lower than expected, check the front of the A/C con-

denser (located in front of the radiator), for an accumu-

lation of dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray

from behind the radiator and through the condenser.

Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the

condenser, reducing air conditioning performance.

Mode Control (Air Direction)

air goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives improved

Mode control allows you to choose comfort during sunny but cool conditions.

from several patterns of air distribu-

tion. You can select either a primary

Floor Mode

Air is directed through the floor outlets with a

small amount through the defrost and side window

demist outlets.

mode, as identified by the symbols, or

a blend of two of these modes. The

closer the control is to a particular

mode, the more air distribution you Mix Mode

receive from that mode.

Air is directed through the floor, defrost and side

window demist outlets. This setting works best in

cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at

the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining

comfort, while reducing moisture on the windshield.

Panel Mode

Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument

panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow.

Bi-Level Mode

Defrost Mode

Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets.

Air is directed through the windshield and side

window demist outlets. Use DEFROST mode with

maximum blower and temperature settings for best

windshield and side window defrosting.

NOTE: There is a difference in temperature (in any

conditions other than full cold or full hot), between the

upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmer

NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in

MIX and DEFROST, or a blend of these modes even if the

A/C button is not pressed. This dehumidifies the air to

help dry the windshield. To improve fuel economy, use

these modes only when necessary.

RECIRCULATION LED indicator will flash 3 times

and then turn off to indicate RECIRCULATION mode

is not allowed.

•

Continuous use of the RECIRCULATION mode may

make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may

occur. Extended use of this mode is not recommended.

Recirculation Control

Press this button to choose between

outside air intake or recirculation of

the air inside the vehicle. A lamp will

illuminate when you are in RECIRCU-

LATION mode. Only use the RECIR-

CULATION mode to temporarily

block out any outside odors, smoke, or

dust, and to cool the interior rapidly upon initial start-up

in very hot or humid weather.

In cold or damp weather, the use of the RECIRCULA-

TION mode will cause windows to fog on the inside

because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. For

maximum defogging, select the Outside Air position.

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In order to prevent fogging, when the RECIRCULA-

TION button is pressed and the mode control is set to

PANEL, the A/C will engage automatically.

The A/C can be deselected manually without disturb-

ing the mode control selection.

NOTE:

•

If the RECIRCULATION button is pressed when the

system is in MIX, DEFROST, or FLOOR mode the

Air Outlets

Air Conditioning Operation

The airflow from each of the instrument panel outlets can

be adjusted for direction, and turned on or off to control

airflow.

Push on this button to engage the Air

Conditioning (A/C). A light will illu-

minate when the A/C System is en-

gaged

NOTE: For maximum airflow to the rear, the center

instrument panel outlets can be directed toward the rear

seat passengers.

Economy Mode

NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not engage

If ECONOMY mode is desired, press the A/C button to

turn off the indicator light and the A/C compressor.

Rotate the temperature control knob to the desired

temperature.

until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds.

Max A/C

For maximum cooling use the A/C and RECIRCULA-

TION mode buttons at the same time.

Manual Three-Zone Temperature Control — If

Equipped

With the Manual Three-Zone Temperature Control Sys-

tem, each front seat occupant can independently control

the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

operations coming from the outlets on their side of the

vehicle.

Front Upper Manual Three Zone Temperature Control

1 – Left Temperature

2 – PANEL

7 – Right Temperature

8 – Rear DEFROST

3 – BI-LEVEL

4 – Front Blower

5 – FLOOR

9 – RECIRCULATION

10 – Front DEFROST

11 – Air Conditioning (A/C)

6 – MIX

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