Get Heating and air conditioning system -> Rear window defroster Guide for Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door Third Generation (2024-2025)

2. Set the heating and ventilation levels via the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system.

3. To switch off the seat heating and seat ventilation, tap the

function key in the Infotainment system.

In order to save fuel, switch off the seat heating and seat ventilation as soon as possible.

The seat heating and seat ventilation switch on and off automatically

If you switch off the ignition, the seat heating and seat ventilation are also switched off. If you switch on the ignition again with

ten minutes, the last heating level or ventilation level selected for the driver seat is also automatically activated.

Steering wheel heating

The steering wheel heating only works when the engine is running.

Switch steering wheel heating on and off via the multi-function steering wheel.

Heating levels for the steering wheel heating

When you switch on the steering wheel heating, the current heating level is constantly displayed in the instrument cluster as a

bar display. At the highest heating level, all three bars are ﬁlled.

Operating steering wheel heating

1. To switch on steering wheel heating at the highest heating level, press the

button.

2. To adjust the heating level, press the

button repeatedly.

button repeatedly until the bar display in the instrument cluster display

3. To switch off steering wheel heating, press the

turns off.

Steering wheel heating switches on automatically

If you start the engine again within approximately ten minutes, the last heating level set is automatically switched on.

Saving the heating level

1. Switch on the steering wheel heating and set the desired heating level.

2. To save the current heating level, press and hold the

button for approximately one second.

The heating level is saved and the steering wheel heating is switched off.

3. To switch the steering wheel heating back on at the most recently saved heating level, press and hold the

approximately one second.

button for

Steering wheel heating switches off automatically

If one of the following conditions applies, the steering wheel heating switches off automatically:

If the energy use is too high.

If the steering wheel heating system is malfunctioning.

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

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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.

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.

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

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