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Heating and air conditioning -> Fresh air intake for Your Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

Fresh air intake  
Fig. 1 Diagram: area for fresh air intake in front of the  
windscreen in left-hand drive vehicles (mirrored for right-  
hand drive vehicles).  
The vehicle has a fresh air intake duct in front of the windscreen→ Fig. 1.  
NOTICE  
If snow is drawn in, it can cause damage to the vehicle.  
Before starting a journey, make sure there is no snow in the area of the fresh air intake.  
Remove any snow as required.  
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Troubleshooting  
Cooling mode  
cannot be switched on or its function is restricted  
Cooling mode  
Cooling mode  
works only when the engine is running and at ambient temperatures above +3°C(+38°F).  
is switched off when the engine is very hot.  
Switch on the blower.  
Check the fuse of the air conditioning system .  
Replace the active combi filter .  
If the fault persists, consult a suitably qualified workshop.  
The heating and fresh air system cannot be switched on or its function is restricted  
The heating and defrost function are more effective when the engine is warm.  
1. If the fault persists, consult a suitably qualified workshop.  
Condensation on the windows  
Condensation forms on the windows if they are colder than the ambient temperature and the air is very humid. Cold  
air can absorb less moisture than warm air, which is why condensation frequently forms on windows in cold weather.  
1. Keep the air intake in front of the windscreen free from ice, snow and leaves to improve the heating or cooling  
output (→ Vehicle care).  
2. Do not cover the air vents in the rear of the luggage compartment so that air can flow through the vehicle from  
the front to the rear.  
3. Switch on the defrost function (→ Heating, ventilation and cooling).  
The wrong unit of temperature has been set  
1. Change the unit of temperature for all temperature displays in the vehicle using the Infotainment system  
(→ Vehicle settings menu).  
Water or water vapour under the vehicle  
If the humidity and temperature outside the vehicle are high, condensation can drip off the evaporator in the cooling  
system and form a pool underneath the vehicle. This is normal and does not indicate a leak.  
If the outside humidity is high and the outside temperature low, condensation may evaporate when the auxiliary  
heater is running. If this is the case, steam may appear underneath the vehicle. The vehicle is not damaged.  
Touch panels do not react as expected  
Moisture, dirt and grease can impede the functioning of the touch panels.  
1. Always keep touch panels clean and dry.  
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