Get Heating and air conditioning system -> Manual air conditioning Guide for Volkswagen Taos SUV First Generation (2022-2025)

The Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system is only available via the Climatronic. Certain functions depend on the

vehicle equipment.

In the Air conditioner menu, you can ﬁnd, for example, the functions for temperature regulation ⇒ Temperature regulation an

air distribution ⇒ Air distribution and blower speed.

The top of the screen shows the current climate control settings, such as the air conditioner proﬁle for automatic mode.

The lower section of the screen shows function keys for frequently used air conditioning functions.

Operating status of the air conditioner

The operating status of the air conditioning system is represented by colors:

Cooling. Heating.

Climate control settings submenu

Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can find additional comfort functions in the Climate control settings submenu:

Allow automatic supplementary heating ⇒ Automatic supplementary heating function.

Switching the Climatronic on and off

In the air conditioner menu or on the climate control bar

Switch off the Climatronic.

Adjust the blower speed.

1. To switch on Climatronic, turn the center knob clockwise.

2. To switch off the Climatronic, turn the center knob all the way counterclockwise.

Automatic mode of the Climatronic

In the air conditioner menu or on the climate control bar

The set air temperature is maintained constant. The air volume and air distribution are automatically controlled.

Automatic mode switches off when the blower speed is changed manually.

Selecting the air conditioner proﬁle

The blower power in automatic mode can be controlled via the air conditioning proﬁles.

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

2. Tap

.

3. To select an air conditioner proﬁle, tap

at the top of the screen.

4. Select your preferred air conditioner proﬁle in the pop-up window.

Manual air conditioning

Overview of the manual air conditioner

The manual climate control system warms, cools, and removes humidity from the air.

Certain functions of the air conditioner depend on the vehicle equipment.

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Fig. 89 In the upper section of the center console: Climate control bar for the manual climate control system.

Making Eﬃcient Use of the Air Conditioner

The air conditioner is most effective when the vehicle interior is kept closed. In the event of heat build-up in the vehicle interior

brief ventilation can accelerate the cooling process.

Display of activated functions

Illuminated LEDs on the climate control bar indicate that the function is activated.

WARNING

Icy, snow-covered or foggy door windows restrict visibility very severely. This increases the risk of collisions and

accidents, which may result in serious or fatal injuries.

Keep all windows free of ice, snow and fog.

Adjust the heating, air conditioner, and rear window defroster to a setting where the windows do not fog up

⇒ Troubleshooting.

Only start driving when all windows are clear.

Only use recirculation mode for a short time. Otherwise, the windows could fog up very quickly and greatly reduce

visibility.

Always switch off recirculation mode as soon as it is not necessary.

Switching the manual air conditioner on and off

On the climate control bar

Switch off the air conditioning system.

Adjust the blower speed.

1. To switch on the manual air conditioner, turn the center knob clockwise.

2. To switch off the manual air conditioner, turn the center knob all the way counterclockwise.

Temperature regulation

In the air conditioner menu or on the climate control bar

Adjust the temperature.

The air is cooled and dehumidified in cooling mode.

Apply temperature settings for

the driver side to all seats.

Switch the maximum cooling output on and off.

Air recirculation is switched on automatically and Climatronic automatically directs air to the upper body.

Setting the temperature on the Climatronic climate control bar

1. Turn the left or right knob to

or

.

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The Climatronic displays the set temperatures.

Setting the temperature on the manual air conditioning climate control bar

1. Turn the left knob to

or

.

Maximum cooling output and heating output

1. Turn the left knob as far as it goes to or

.

Or: to switch on the maximum cooling output of the Climatronic, press

on the climate control bar or tap in the Air

conditioner menu.

Air distribution and blower speed

Vents

Vents are located in the following places in the vehicle:

Driver’s side.

Passenger's side.

Front center console.

Rear center console.

NOTICE

Food, medication, and objects that are sensitive to heat or cold can become damaged or unusable from the air coming out

of the vents.

Do not place any food, medication, or other objects that are sensitive to temperature in front of the vents.

Air distribution functions in the Air conditioner menu on the climate control bar

Adjust the blower speed.

Direct air to the upper body.

Direct air into the footwell.

Direct air to the upper

body and into the footwell.

Direct air onto the windshield and into the footwell.

Direct air onto the windshield.

Defrost function

The Climatronic defrost function clears fog and ice from the windshield.

The air is dehumidiﬁed and the blower is set to a higher speed.

The air conditioning system's defrost function clears the windshield of fog and ice.

The air must be dehumidiﬁed when the defrost function is switched on. Therefore when the defrost function is switched on,

you cannot switch air recirculation on or cooling mode off.

Air recirculation

No fresh air will enter the vehicle interior when recirculation mode is switched on ⇒

.

Switch air recirculation on and off in the Air conditioner menu or climate control bar.

1. Press

on the climate control bar.

When does recirculation mode switch off?

Recirculation mode will switch off in the following situations:

If the defrost function is switched on.

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If a sensor detects that the door windows could fog up.

WARNING

A lack of fresh air supply may result in reduced visibility due to fogged up windows and rapid driver fatigue due to stale air.

This can result in collisions, accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Only use recirculation mode for a short time.

Always switch off recirculation mode as soon as it is not necessary.

NOTICE

Tobacco smoke can settle on the refrigerant system evaporator and the active combination ﬁlter and cause permanent

odors.

To prevent permanent odors, do not smoke in the vehicle when air recirculation is switched on.

Climatronic: When reverse gear is engaged or while the automatic wash and wipe system is on, recirculation mode

switches on automatically so that no odors will enter the vehicle interior.

Manual air conditioning system: At very high outside temperatures, air recirculation helps to briefly cool down the vehicle

interior faster.

Seat heating and seat ventilation

Overview of Seat Heating and Seat Ventilation

The seat heating and seat ventilation function when the engine is running. The front seats and outer rear seats may be heated

in three stages ⇒

. The front seats may also be ventilated from inside in three stages.

The seat ventilation function ventilates the seat using vehicle interior air. This removes moisture from the body. The seat itself

is not cooled directly.

Switch the seat heating on and off in the Air conditioner menu or climate control bar.

off in the Air conditioner menu or climate control bar.

Switch the seat ventilation on an

Heating and ventilation levels

The seat heating and seat ventilation are represented by colors. At the highest heating or ventilation level, all three LEDs light

up.

When should the seat heating and seat ventilation be switched off?

Switch off the seat heating and seat ventilation under any of the following conditions:

The seat is occupied by a person with a limited perception of pain or temperature

The seat is not occupied

⇒

.

A child restraint is installed on the seat

Objects are covering the seat, e.g. protective covers, jackets, blankets or bags.

The seat is damp or wet.

Seat heating only: The interior or exterior temperature is higher than +25 °C (+77 °F).

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