● Keep all windows free of ice, snow, and con- densation. ● Use air recirculation mode for a short period only. Switch off the air recirculation mode as soon as it is no longer required. ● There is enough heat generated to quickly remove the condensation on the window af- ter the engine reaches the operating temper- ature. Only set off once all windows are clear. NOTICE Foodstuffs, medicines and objects that are sensi- tive to heat or cold can be damaged or made un- usable by the air flowing out of the vents. ● Use the air conditioning and rear window heating to prevent condensation from form- ing on the windows.
● Never leave food, medicines or other tempera- ture-sensitive objects in front of the vents. ● Use air recirculation mode for a short period only. Condensation could otherwise form very quickly on the windows, greatly reduc- ing visibility. NOTICE ● If the air conditioning system is suspected to be faulty, switch off the air conditioning to avoid further damage and go to a correspond- ingly qualified workshop. Volkswagen recom- mends using a Volkswagen dealership. ● Switch off the air recirculation mode as soon as it is no longer required. WARNING Lack of a fresh air supply can lead to restricted visibility (due to misted-up windows) and quicker driver fatigue (due to stale air).
This can lead to collisions and accidents and cause se- vere or fatal injuries. Climatic operating mechanism Please refer to and at the start of the chapter on page 84. Fig. 77 In the upper part of the centre console: climatic operating mechanism Depending on the equipment level, the function and buttons of the air conditioning system may vary. Lit up LEDs on the air conditioning block indicate that the function is switched on. Press the corresponding button to turn a func- tion on or off. To disable a function, press the button again. Switch off – Turn the blower adjustment knob anticlock- wise to gear . 182.5C1.TRO.74 Air conditioning system 85