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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 can be equipped with either a seat

heating system or a combined seat heating and seat ventilation system. There are three levels of heating for the outer rear

seats ⇒

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.

and off in the Air conditioner menu or climate control bar.

Switch the seat ventilation on

Seat heating levels

The operating status of the seat heating is shown in colors. At the highest heating level, all three LEDs come on.

Heating and ventilation levels for combined seat heating and seat ventilation

The seat heating and seat ventilation are represented by colors:

At the highest heating level, all three red LEDs come on.

At the highest ventilation level, all three blue LEDs come on.

If the seat heating and seat ventilation are switched on at the same time, one red LED comes on and one blue LED

comes on.

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).

WARNING

Magnetic ﬁelds are generated when the seat heating is operated. In individual cases, these magnetic ﬁelds can affect

active medical implants (e.g. pacemakers).

If you wear an active medical implant, you should consult your doctor or the manufacturer of your implant before

operating the seat heating.

Make your vehicle occupants aware of this as well.

WARNING

People who cannot perceive pain or temperature or who have a limited perception of these due to medication, paralysis,

or chronic illnesses such as diabetes could develop burns or undercooling on the back, buttocks, and legs when using

seat heating or seat ventilation. Such injuries could take a very long time to heal or may never heal completely.

If you have a limited perception of pain and/or temperature, never use the seat heating and seat ventilation.

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Contact a medical doctor for questions about personal health conditions.

WARNING

If the seat cover is soaked through, this can cause the seat heating to malfunction and increase the risk of burns.

Make sure the seat surface is dry before using the seat heating function.

Never sit on the seat while wearing damp or wet clothing.

Do not place any damp or wet objects and clothing on the seat.

Do not pour any ﬂuids on the seat.

NOTICE

The heating elements of the seat heating may be damaged by loads concentrated in a single place and insulating

materials.

Do not kneel on the seats and do not exert pressure on the seat cushion and backrest with sharp or pointed

objects.

Do not exert pressure on the seat cushion and backrest with pointed objects.

Switch the seat heating off if insulating materials are installed on the seat, e.g. a protective cover or a child

restraint.

Only use the seat heating if the seat is equipped with the original seat covers.

If any odor starts to develop, turn off the seat heating immediately and have it checked by suitably qualiﬁed

professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility.

Using Seat Heating and Seat Ventilation

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Seat Ventilation.

and Overview of Seat Heating

Using the seat heating function

1. In order to switch on the seat heating at the highest heating level, press the

button in the climate control bar.

2. To set the heating level, press the

3. To turn off the seat heating, press the

button or the

button repeatedly.

or button repeatedly until the LED turns off.

Operating seat heating and seat ventilation separately

If operated separately, the last operating mode is always activated.

1. To switch on seat heating or seat ventilation, press the

button.

2. Choose between seat heating and seat ventilation in the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system.

3. To adjust the heating or ventilation level, press the

4. To switch off seat heating or seat ventilation, press the

button.

button repeatedly until all LEDs turn off.

Operating seat heating and seat ventilation simultaneously

For simultaneous operation of seat heating and seat ventilation, the systems can be set only via the Infotainment system.

1. To switch on seat heating or seat ventilation, press the

button.

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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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