Get Heating and air conditioning system -> Automatic supplementary heating function Guide for Volkswagen Taos SUV First Generation (2022-2025)

Rear window defroster

The rear window defroster works when the engine is running.

Switch the rear window defroster on and off in the Air conditioner menu or climate control bar.

The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a maximum of around ten minutes.

NOTICE

Stickers that are placed on the inside of the rear window over the heating wires of the rear window defroster, or objects

that rest against the inside of the rear window may damage the rear window defroster.

Do not afﬁx any labels over the heating wires of the rear window defroster.

Do not load the luggage compartment to a height where objects rest against the rear window.

In order to save fuel, switch off the rear window defroster as soon as possible.

Automatic supplementary heating function

Switching the automatic supplementary heater function on and off

The availability of the automatic supplementary heater function depends on the vehicle equipment. An additional heating

component can help to heat the vehicle interior more quickly.

1. Open the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system.

2. To open the Climate control settings submenu, tap

3. Tap Automatic supplementary heater.

The heating component will switch on automatically depending on the outside temperature and will switch off again

automatically after a while.

Troubleshooting

The cooling mode

or heating cannot be switched on or the function is limited

The cooling mode only works when the engine is running and at ambient temperatures above +3 °C (+38 °F).

If the engine is very hot or if the outside temperature is extremely high, the function of the cooling mode

the defrost may be restricted.

, the heating an

Switch on the fan.

Check the safeguard on the air conditioning system ⇒ Replacing fuses.

Change active combination ﬁlters ⇒ Service.

If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

NOTICE

If the air conditioner is not working and is operated further, that can cause subsequent damage.

If the air conditioner is not cooling or warming the air, switch it off immediately.

Have the air conditioner checked by suitably qualiﬁed professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

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The windows are fogged up

The door windows fog up if they are colder than the ambient temperature and the air is damp. Cold air does not absorb as

much moisture as warm air which is why windows fog up more frequently during cold seasons.

1. To improve the heating and cooling output, keep the air intake in front of the windshield free of ice, snow, and leaves

⇒ Vehicle care.

2. Leave the air duct in the rear section of the luggage compartment uncovered so that air can ﬂow through the vehicle from

front to back.

3. Switch on the defrost function ⇒ Defrost function.

The temperature unit has changed

You can change the temperature units for all temperature displays in the vehicle using the Infotainment system.

1. Open the Settings menu.

2. Select the Units menu item.

Water or water vapor under the vehicle

In the case of high outside humidity and temperatures, condensation can drip from the air conditioning system evaporator and

pool under the vehicle. This is normal and does not mean there is a leak in the system.

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Driving

Steering

Steering information

Steering

Power steering on an electromechanical steering system adjusts automatically based on the driving speed, the steering

torque, and the steering angle of the wheels. Electromechanical power steering works only when the engine is running. The

steering also works if the start-stop system engages and the engine switches off.

If the power steering system is impaired or malfunctioning, a signiﬁcantly greater amount of force than normal must be used to

steer ⇒

On vehicles with Driving Mode Selection, power steering handling can be inﬂuenced by the selected driving mode.

WARNING

Depending on the equipment, power steering may only work when the engine is running. If the power steering is not

functioning, the steering wheel becomes stiff, making it much more difﬁcult to steer. That can result in loss of control of the

vehicle, accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Never let the vehicle roll when the engine is stopped.

Troubleshooting

Steering malfunction

The red warning light turns on or ﬂashes.

The electromechanical steering is malfunctioning.

It may be difﬁcult to move the steering wheel because the electromechanical steering system is malfunctioning.

Do not continue driving!

1. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Steering malfunction

The yellow indicator light turns on or ﬂashes.

The steering is stiffer or more sensitive than usual.

The indicator light comes on permanently:

1. Restart the engine and drive the vehicle slowly for a short distance.

2. If the indicator light stays on, contact a suitably qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

The indicator light blinks:

1. Turn the steering wheel back and forth slightly.

2. Switch the ignition off and back on.

3. Pay attention to the messages in the instrument cluster display.

4. If the indicator light continues to ﬂash after switching the ignition back on, do not continue driving. Contact an authorized

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