2018-2025 Volkswagen Touareg SUV Heating and air conditioning User Manual

MY CAR USER MANUAL

Heating and air conditioning for Your Volkswagen Touareg SUV Third Generation (2018-2025)

The sun blinds for the rear windows are  
integrated into the side trim of the  
corresponding window tanilla.  
Heating and air conditioning  
Heating, ventilating and cooling  
– Pull the curtain up to the stop by pulling  
1
the tab → fig. 121 upwards towards .  
Introduction to the topic  
– Hook the two rings of the tie rod into the  
2
corresponding fixings . Make sure that the  
2
curtain is correctly hooked into both fixings  
.
Indication of activated functions  
The light-emitting diodes (Lat light up on  
the rotary controllers anuttons  
indicate that the correspo
active.  
– To roll up the curtain, unhook the upper part  
of the curtain and pull it downwards with your  
hand until it slides into its housing.  
to →  
.
WARNING  
of collisions accidents, which ad to  
serious injuries.  
NOTICE  
Do not "let go" of the curtain when lowering it;  
this prevents damage to the curtain and the trim.  
inland.  
● For good visibilityep all windofree of  
and fog.  
eating, air itioning d  
at the windownot mist up.  
hen you have a gview  
e windows.  
use the air recirculation for a long  
d of time. With the cooling switched  
and the air recirculation switched on,  
windows can fog up very quickly, which  
serly impairs visibility.  
● Switch the air recirculation when it is  
not needed.  
Foul air can quickly cause driver fatigue and  
reduce the driver's ability to concentrate,  
which could lead to crashes, accidents and  
serious injuries.  
● Never switch off the fan for a long time and  
never leave the air re-circulation switched on  
for a long time, as no outside air enters the  
passenger compartment in the meantime.  
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NOTICE  
Do not place foodstuffs, medicines or other objects in a container.  
The air from the air diffusers can damage or  
render unusable foodstuffs, heat- or cold-sensitive  
objects. Air escaping from the diffusers may  
damage or render unusable foodstuffs, heat- or  
cold-sensitive items, or  
i
nstruments  
.
Operation via the front controls  
Please note  
and at the beginning of this chapter on page 46.  
Fig. 122 In the uClimatronic rols.  
123 At the rof the centre console: Climatronic controls.  
Some functions and buttons are only available  
depending on the equipment and depend on the  
type of system fitted.  
When the Climatronic is switched off with the  
front controls, the Climatronic is switched off  
completely. When the Climatronic is switched  
off with the rear controls, only the rear  
Climatronic is switched off.  
Disconnect  
The Climatronic is switched off as follows:  
- Cooling mode  
Press the  
- With the key  
key switches the mode on and off.  
Climatronic cooling system.  
- OR: manually set the fan level 0 .  
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- Automatic mode  
- Synchronise temperature settings  
With the  
automatic Climatronic.  
the mo-  
With the  
temperature.  
the settings of the  
The automatic mode is responsible for  
maintaining a  
When the control lamp of the  
is  
constant temperature in the passenger  
compartment. The temperature, quantity and  
distribution of air are regulated automatically. If  
the ventilation is changed manually, the  
automatic mode is switched off.  
The temperature, fan and air distribution  
settings on the driver's side are selected for all  
the other panels.  
If individual settings are madany other zone  
with the climate controls, nisation  
function is deactivated.  
/ - Temperature  
The temperature for the driver and front  
passenger can be adjusted by means of rotary  
controllers.  
→ Fig. 122 and for the rear seats → Fig. 123.  
The set temperature is shown on the displays.  
- Waste heat  
Press  
to switch theres
function on affwhen the ignittched  
off.  
When the engine is m and the igon is  
swiff, the wastat from the gine is  
he passenompartm
tion is switcoff after 30  
the charge lef the 12-volt  
- Fan  
The fan speed can be adjusted with the buttons.  
Air distribution  
Use  
the→ fig. 122 and→ fig. 12
buttons  
to set the air distribution for  
ng  
the front and rear. Press the button repeatedly  
until the desired distribution is set, the selected  
setting is shown on the display.  
theor buttons  
buttons are used to switch the  
seaating on and off → page 150.  
: Air distribution at the fron
upper body and footwell.  
- Ventiln of seats  
Use  
theor keys to switch the seat  
: Air distribution at the
upper body and footre
entilation on and off → page 151.  
buttons are used to switch the  
- Removing ice from
at ventilation on and off → page 151.  
- Button for immediate heating of the  
independent heating system  
Use the button to activate and deactivate the  
instantaneous heating function of the  
independent heating → p. 153.  
- Heated bezel  
With the  
key  
the steady rest switches on and off  
h the  
k
→ fig. 122 is removed  
The thermal window is automatically switched  
off after a maximum of 10 minutes. The heated  
window switches off automatically after a  
maximum of 10 minutes.  
The screen is demisas quickly as  
possible the winen is defrosted  
(defrosted/deffunction).  
When the temperature is above +3 °C (+38  
°F), the air is dehumidified and the fan speed is  
increased.  
NOTICE  
To prevent damage to the heating window, do  
not apply adhesives to the filaments.  
electrical connections on the inner side of it.  
- Air recirculation  
With the  
off.  
key switches the receiver on and  
air circulation → p. 149.  
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- Air distribution to the upper part of the body  
- Distribution of air to the foot-rest area  
Operating the Climatronic via  
infotainment system  
–
Switch on automatic mode and select  
Please note and at the beginning of this  
chapter on page 146.  
mild, medium and strong air-conditioning  
profiles in AUTO mode.  
In the infotainment system, separate climate  
control settings can be made for the front and  
rear seats.  
- Temperature adjustment for left and right sides  
- Fan speed  
sera  
Switch off the nic on the tra-  
–
side.  
Open the Climate menu  
CLIMATE  
Press the  
infotainment button.  
Make adjustments for the first row of seats  
- Air distribution to the windscreen  
Air recirculation  
Please nand at the nning of this  
chapter oge 146.  
- Air distribution to the upper part of the body  
- Distribution of air to the foot-rest area  
- Switching the thermal windscreen on and off  
the air relation is tched on,  
side air entehe passenger  
rtment.  
→ page 152.  
- Switching the steering wheel heating
→ page 151.  
al air recirculation mode  
- Switching on automatic mode and  
selecting the automatic mode  
ss the  
ey  
of the control panel to co  
The air-conditioning profiles M
Strong in AUTO mode.  
ium and  
The manual air recirculation mode can be switched  
n or off.  
- Fan speed  
Independent  
Aatic air recirculation mode  
When the automatic air recirculation mode is  
switched on, outside air enters the room. If the  
system detects a high concentration of  
pollutants in the outside air, the air recirculation  
is switched on automatically. The recirculation is  
switched off automatically as soon as the  
pollutant content returns to normal levels. The  
system cannot detect unpleasant odours.  
ventilation → p
Extras  
- Submen
Climate control pr
AUode. You
Medium nd Strong  
Automatic air recirculation  
,
.
- he  
automatic air recirculation mode on and off →  
page 149.  
CLIMATE  
– Press the  
– Press the  
infotainment button.  
Extras  
function button of the  
Automatic windscreen hg  
- Switching the  
infotainment system.  
automatic heated wcreen on and off  
– Switch the automatic air recirculation mode  
on or off by pressing the function button.  
→
p. 152.  
. .  
e adjustmfor the rear seats  
- Air on to the head  
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Cases in which air recirculation is not possible  
automatically switches off  
Operating seat heating  
- Press the key of the control panel for  
switch on the seat heating to maximum power.  
o
The air recirculation is automatically switched off  
the following situations →  
:
in  
– Press the key  
o
repeatedly to adjust the  
– The key is  
of the control panel.  
pressed  
The heating level is set at a low level.  
– A sensor detects the danger of fogging of the  
vehicle windows.  
– To switch off the seat heating, press theor  
key  
key repeatedly until  
no LEDs remain lit.  
WARNING  
Foul air can quickly cause driver fatigue and  
reduce the driver's ability to concentrate,  
which could lead to crashes, accidents and  
serious injuries.  
Cases in which the seat hea
be switched on  
If any of the following conditionot  
switch on the at heating:  
● Never use the air recirculation for a long  
period of time, as no outside air enters  
the passenger compartment in the  
meantime.  
– The seat is nocupied.  
– The seat is coverith a cover.  
– at is mountn the seat.  
ch is damp et.  
● With the cooling switched off and the air  
recirculation switched on, the windows can  
fog up very quickly, which seriously impair
visibility.  
passenger crtment  
s higher than +2(77 °F).  
NOTICE  
In vehicles with air conditioning, do not smoke  
when the air recirculation is switched on. The  
smoke can settle in the refrige
evaporator as well as in th
filter with activated carb
permanent unpleasant
whose perception of pain or  
erature is totally or partially impaired by  
mation, paralysis or chronic illness (e.g.  
diabmay suffer burns on the back,  
buttocklegs when doing  
The use of at heaters. These may take a long  
ime to heal or may never heal completely. If  
ou are in any doubt about your state of  
ealth, consult a doctor.  
While the revers
during the autom
wiper is in reverse
● Never use seat heating if you have limited  
pain or temperature perception.  
The air recirculation is sw
prevenm enterin
cortment.  
If the outside temperature is very high, it is  
advisable to briefly swch on the  
anual mode of the air reclation so that  
passenger compartmenols down more quickly.  
WARNING  
If the upholstery becomes soaked, the seat  
heating may not work properly and the risk of  
burns may increase.  
Seat ting  
● Before using the seat heater, make sure  
that the bench seat is dry.  
Please note and at the beginning of this  
chapter on page 146.  
● Avoid sitting on the seat with wet or damp  
clothes.  
When the ignition is switched on, the front seat  
cushions and the backrests of the front seats  
and the side bolsters of the rear seat can be  
heated.  
● Do not place wet or damp objects or  
clothing on the seat.  
electrically.  
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● Do not spill liquids on the seat.  
People whose pain or temperature perception  
is affected by medication, paralysis or chronic  
illness (e.g. diabetes) may suffer from  
hypothermia in the back, buttocks or legs due  
to the use of seat ventilation, which may take  
a long time to heal or may never heal  
completely.  
NOTICE  
● In order not to damage the heating elements,  
avoid  
The seat and backrest should not be  
subjected to excessive loads concentrated at  
one point.  
● If liquids are spilled, sharp objects are left or  
insulating materials (such as a seat cover or  
child seat) are placed on the seats, the seat  
heating may be damaged.  
● Persons with limitepain or temperature  
perception shall use of seat  
ventilation.  
● If you notice an odour, switch off the seat  
heater immediately and have it serviced by a  
specialist workshop  
Iorder not to restrilation  
fon of the seats, mount seat  
coven the seats.  
.
seats.  
Ventilation of seats  
Please note and at the beginning of
chapter on page 146.  
ng wheel hng  
note and at the beginning of this  
ter on page 146.  
The bench seat, backrest and sid
(both bench seat and backrest) of th
inside. T
seats can be ventilated from the  
are three ventilation levels →  
The steering wheel heating only works when  
the engine is running or the propulsion system  
connected (Hybrid).  
.
The seat is ventilatee cabin,  
which removes m
Ml steering wheel heating  
body without co
Press the  
key  
of the upper part of the conso  
Volkswagen rec
ventilation level
The steering wheel heating can be switched on or  
off via the control unit.  
Mg seat ven
Steering wheel heating through the system  
infotainment  
– Press the  
o
l pa-  
key  
Press the button on the infotainment system CLIMATE .  
ma power.  
CLIMATE  
.
- Press the infotainment button  
- Press the function button  
to connect or  
– Press the  
key  
until the level of  
switch off the steering wheel heating.  
desired ventilatio
Conditions leading to automatic shutdown  
Press the  
button as many times  
The steering wheel heating is automatically  
switched off if one of the following conditions is  
met:  
s necessary il no LED is lit on the button.  
When tgnition is switched off, the seat  
ventilation is switched off. If the ignition is  
switched on again within approx. 10 minutes,  
the driver's seat ventilation is automatically  
switched on at the level last set.  
– The driver's seat heating is switched off (if  
the corresponding function is activated).  
– Electricity consumption is too high.  
– There is a fault in the heating system.  
of the steering wheel.  
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Heated windscreen  
Tips and instructions for use  
Please note and at the beginning of this  
chapter on page 146.  
Please note and at the beginning of this  
chapter on page 146.  
The heated windscreen only works when the  
engine is running or when the propulsion  
system is switched on (Hybrid).  
The following tips and operating instructions  
will help you to use the air conditioner  
correctly.  
Manual heated windscreen  
Reasons why refrigeratioutomatically  
switched off or cannot be s
– The engine is switched off
CLIMATE  
– Press the  
infotainment button.  
function button  
switch the  
– Press the  
system is switched off (Hyb
to  
– The fan is switched off.  
heated windscreen on or off.  
– OR: press the  
key on the top of  
– The air cooning fuse is blow
the centre console.  
– The ambient erature is beloprox.  
+3 °C (+38 °F).  
The heated windscreen switches off  
automatically depending on the outside  
temperature, but after 8 minutes at the latest.  
– Tigeration coessor has b
switched oe to excee  
of the coolathe mor.  
Automatic heated windscreen  
s a different tyf  
Have the air condining  
viced by a specialist workshop.  
The heated windscreen switches on automati
if it is detected that the windows could beco
fogged and the outside temperature is below  
approx. +12 °C (+54 °F).  
ents to optimise visibility  
mprove heating or cooling performance  
ao prevent the windscreen from fogging  
up, p the air intake at the front of the  
windscclear of ice, snow or leaves.  
CLIMATE  
– Press the  
– Press the  
infotainment .  
Extras  
function
infotainment system.  
– Switch the automatic
on or off by pressing
To allow ar to circulate through the passenger  
compartment from the front to the rear, the  
ventilation slots at the rear of the luggage  
compartment must be free.  
. .  
Heated windscreen via  
The maximum possible heat output and the  
fastest possible removal of ice from the chills  
will only be achieved when the coolant has  
reached its operating temperature.  
defrosting/defrosting f
The d wcreen is sw
desting/defrosting function i
button , if it is detected that the  
ndscreen could mist up and if the outside  
mperature is below appr+12 °C (+54 °F).  
Recommended settings in case of Climatronic  
–
Press the key .  
connection conditions  
– Set the temperature to +22 °C (+72 °F).  
Teated windscreen is amatically switched  
off one of the follog conditions is met:  
– Open the air vents on the instrument panel  
and orientate them.  
– Electrin is too high.  
– There is a fault in the air conditioning system.  
– The time limit has elapsed.  
Dust and pollen filter  
The dust and pollen filter must be changed  
regularly so that the performance is not  
reduced.  
The air conditioning is switched off.  
–
of the air-conditioning system.  
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If the vehicle is frequently used in areas where  
the outside air is heavily polluted, the filter may  
need to be changed before the next scheduled  
service.  
When does the independent heating system  
heat and when does it ventilate  
In summer, the independent heating system  
ventilates the passenger compartment and, in  
winter, it demists the windscreen and keeps it  
free of ice and snow (if it is a thin layer).  
?
Automatic fogging detection function  
This function detects whether the windscreen  
is dirty and, if necessary, automatically directs  
the air to the windscreen and side windows or  
switches on the heated windscreen. This  
function cannot work properly if the fan or  
cooling is  
Depending on the room temperature and the  
set temperature, the independent heating or  
ventilation will be swithed on automatically.  
Independent heatistem  
The exhaust gases fro
heating system are disc
exhaust pipe located in tof the  
vehiclhe exhaust pipe r be  
obstrucy snow, mud oobjects.  
switched off.  
Changing the Climatronic temperature unit  
In the SETUP menu of the infotainment  
system, you can select the unit of the  
temperature display between degrees Celsius  
and Fahren- heit.  
WARN
exhaust fufrom the ipendent  
system co, among er  
es, carbon mxide, a toxic,  
ss and odourless. Carbon  
ide can cause unconsciousness and  
h.  
SETUP  
– Press the infotainment  
button.  
System  
– Press the  
function button .  
Units  
– Press the function button  
– Select the desired unit.  
.
Water under the vehicle  
Never switch on or leave the independent  
heater switched on in enclosed or  
unventilated rooms.  
When the outside humidity and ambient  
temperature are high, may drip  
from the refrigeratioa  
small puddle unds  
normal and doeill  
be damaged.  
Never program the independent heating  
stem so that it is switched on and  
rated in a closed or unventilated room.  
there is a leak!  
WARNING  
The components of the independent heater  
become extremely hot and could cause a fire.  
Independent
ventilation  
● Park the vehicle so that no components of  
the exhaust system come into contact with  
readily flammable materials that may be  
under the vehicle, such as dry grass.  
Introduction the topic  
The independent hng is powered by fuel  
m the vehicle'el tank and can be used  
bg and when the engine is  
switched off.  
NOTICE  
Do not place food, medicines or other heat- or  
cold-sensitive objects in front of the air diffusers.  
The air coming out of the diffusers may damage  
or render unusable foodstuffs, medicines or  
objects sensitive to heat or cold  
.
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Ventilation at high outdoor temperatures  
Switching independent  
heating and ventilation  
on and off  
If the outside temperature is very high, the  
passenger compartment can be ventilated  
automatically when the engine is switched off  
by means of the independent heating. This  
means that the air in the passenger  
compartment is continuously renewed with air  
from outside.  
Note and at the beginning of this  
on page 153.  
chapter  
Switching on independent heating  
The automatic ventilation only works if the  
The independent heating is switched on in the  
following ways:  
independent  
heating  
ched  
on  
automatically via a programtime  
or manually via the remote co
– Manually by pressing the in- mediately  
heating button on the control panel → page  
147.  
When the vehicle is statio
maximum operating time of  
the independeating system a um of  
three times in sssion. After thae vehicle  
must be moved if io continue to rate.  
– Manually with the remote control → p. 155.  
– Manually by pressing the corresponding  
function button of the infotainment system  
→
p. 155.  
he indepent heating i
n, you can noises cad  
– Automatically by programming and activating  
a departure time → p. 155.  
If the 12-volt battery has too little charge or th
fuel tank is empty, it is not possible to swit
on the independent heating.  
same.  
dependent heating is used several  
during a period of time  
olt battery is discharged over a long  
of time. In order to recharge the  
ba, the vehicle must be driven a few  
kilomfrom time to time. As a guideline:  
The chag should last approximately as long  
as the heathas been switched on.  
Switching off the independent heating  
The independent heating is switched ff in the  
following ways:  
– Manually by pressing t
heating button on t
147.  
If the vehicle is parked on a pen- dient,  
the operation of the  
dependent heating is restricted if the fuel tank  
– Manually with the re
– Manually by pressing
function button of the
evel is low (just above the reserve level).  
→
p.
At temperatures below +5 °C (+41 °F), the  
independent heating may switch on  
automatically when the engine is switched on.  
running. The independent heating is switched  
off again after a certain period of time.  
– matically upon arrival o
ogrammed departure time or a
programmed operating time has elapsed  
→
p. 155.  
Automatically when the crol indicator or  
fuel level indicator) is swhed on → p. 33.  
When the outside humidity is high and the  
ambient temperature is low, it is possible  
that  
– omatically when the lon the 12-volt  
bry falls excessivlow.  
condensed water from the heating and ventilation  
system evaporates when the independent heating  
is running. In this case, steam may come out  
from under the vehicle. This does not mean that  
→
p.
Once switched off, the independent heating will  
continue to operate for a short period of time to  
burn any fuel remaining in the system and also  
exhaust gases to the outside.  
damaged in any way  
the vehicle is  
.
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Program heating and ventilation  
independently  
Never set the independent heating so that it is  
switched on and operated in a closed or  
unventilated room.  
The exhaust fumes from the independent  
heating system contain, among other  
substances, carbon monoxide, a toxic,  
colourless and odourless gas. Carbon  
monoxide can cause unconsciousness and  
Note and at the beginning of this  
on page 153.  
chapter  
The programmed start time determines the  
time at which the set temperature is to be  
reached in the vehicle. This is the so-called  
start time programming.  
Open the menu Independent heating  
Radio frequenc
The independent heating is programmed in the  
infotainment system.  
CLIMATE  
– Press the  
function button .  
Note at the beginnthis  
page 153
chapter on  
Independent heating  
– Press the function button  
.
Programming independent heating  
The heating has to be activated each time it
to be used. Likewise, the start time must b
activated each time.  
Before programming, check that the
time are set correctly in the vehicle.  
Activate immediately  
Deactivate  
- Switc
independent heating on or off in the mid
of the day.  
Immediate start up ti
operating time. and  
60 minutes.  
■
■
■
,
Fi24 Independent heating: radio frequency  
remoe control.  
Start time  
(hh.mm). . T
set temperatu
vehicle. The in
outomaticall
– To set the time a
Start time  
of function  
– Setting the time and day for the start time  
desired  
week, select  
ny . Instead of one day of the  
Sime  
to set the start time  
independently ospecific day.  
OK  
– Press the  
fuion button. The new  
programmed rt time is displayed in the  
Fig. 125 Independent heating: stack cover  
of the radio frequency remote control.  
menu Indedent heating  
Check programming  
.
If a start time is activated, the symbol appears  
in the Climatronic control panel display when  
the ignition is switched on.  
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155  
       
Switching the independent heating  
on and off  
Replacing the button battery in the radio  
remote control  
– Switch on: press the  
→ fig. 124.  
– Remove the battery cover in a clockwise direction.  
key  
C
cha → fig. 125  
.
The independent function is switched on  
when the indicator lamp lights up green for a  
few seconds and then flashes for 30  
seconds.  
– Remove the button cell battery.  
– Insert a new button cell battery of the same  
type. Observe polarity.  
–
Switch off: Press the button . The  
– Place the battery cover he guide and  
slide it in the direction w until  
you hear it click into place
independent heating is switched off when  
the control lamp lights up red for a few  
seconds and then flashes for 30 seconds.  
Control lamp on the radio frequency remote  
control  
Swallowing a 20 mm diameter ny  
other button battery can causs or  
even fatal injuria very short t
provides the user with a variety of information  
When the keys are pressed, the con-  
B
trol.  
● Always keep the o remote conand  
with battespare batts,  
and other eries largean  
f the reach ildren.  
If the indicator light flashes green for a few  
seconds and then flashes red for 10 seconds,  
the switch-on or switch-off signal has not been  
received. Reduce the distance to the vehicle.  
t that a battery y have  
wed, seek medical ttention  
ly.  
If the indicator light flashes green for a few  
seconds and then flashes red quickly for 10  
seconds, the heating system is blocked. There  
may be a fault. Contact a specialist workshop.  
OTICE  
If the control lamp on the remote control does  
not light up when the buttons e  
button battery in the rem
replaced.  
● radio remote control contains electronic  
conents. For this reason, avoid getting it  
wet objecting it to shocks or direct  
sunlight
The use of unsuitable batteries can damage  
the RF remote control. Therefore, always  
replace the old battery with a new one of the  
same voltage, size and specification.  
Range radius  
The maximum range o
control is a few hundre
button cell battery. Obst
remote cnd the ve
conns as wl as the pro
of e battery considerably reduc
he remote control.  
● When installing the battery, pay attention to the polarity.  
Dispose of exhausted batteries in an  
environmentally friendly manner.  
The battery in the remote control may  
contain perchlorate. Please observe the  
provisions of the  
distance of at least metres shall be  
aintained between the rremote control  
the vehicle.  
legal provisions relating to their disposal.  
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