● Do not place any damp or wet objects or items of clothing on the seat. Heating and fresh air system cannot be switched on or operation is restricted – The heating and ventilation system and de- frosting function work better when the engine is warm. ● Do not spill any liquids on the seat. NOTICE ● Do not kneel on the seats and do not apply any other point loads to the seat cushion and backrest. – If the fault persists, go to a correspondingly qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership. ● The heater elements of the seat heating can be damaged by liquids, pointed objects, insu- lating materials (e.g. seat covers), or child seats.
Condensation may form on the windows if they are colder than the ambient temperature and the air is very humid. Cold air can absorb less mois- ture than warm air, which is why condensation frequently forms on windows in cold weather. – In order to improve the heating and cooling output, keep the air intake in front of the windscreen free of ice, snow and leaves → page 204. Condensation forms on windows ● If odours develop, switch off the seat heating immediately and have it checked by a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership.
● When adding additional seat cushions or changing the original seat fabric material, the seat heating may be limited or the heating temperature may be too high. – Keep the air slots in the rear area of the lug- gage compartment clear so that air can flow through the vehicle from the front to the rear. To save fuel, switch off the seat heating as soon as possible. – Press the button or turn the regulator in- to position to switch the Defrost function on. → . Troubleshooting Water stains under the vehicle If the humidity and temperature outside the ve- hicle 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. Please refer to and at the start of the chapter on page 84. Cooling mode cannot be switched on or operation is restricted Cooling mode works only when the engine is running and at ambient temperatures above +3°C. Make sure all windows have a clear view to pre- vent collisions and accidents. WARNING The cooling mode may be restricted when the engine is very hot or at extreme outside temper- atures. ● Keep all windows free of ice, snow, and con- densation. – Switch on the blower. ● Only when the engine is running can the ice and snow be removed from the windows as quickly as possible with the highest temper- ature setting.
Only set off once all windows are clear. – Check the fuse → page 157 of the air condi- tioning system. – Replace dust and pollen filters. – If the fault persists, go to a correspondingly qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership. ● Use the air conditioning and rear window heating to prevent condensation from form- ing on the windows. Owner's manual 90