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Heater And A/C Controls Functionality Overview, Climatic

NOTE:

An indicator lamp inside the controls indicates when the selected function is on.

If the lamp in the AC  button does not come after the button is pushed, there may be a fault in the control module. Check the DTC memory with the Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051B (or succeeding model). If the fault entry A/C compressor first start not performed is present, then is it necessary to perform a basic setting and an adaptation A/C compressor first start either in Guided Fault Finding or in Guided Functions.

Note the following on a vehicle with a Start/Stop System. Refer to START/STOP SYSTEM .

Fig 1: Identifying Heater And A/C Controls Functionality Overview, Climatic
GWWN87-10558Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Push Button AC 
    • Press the AC  button to switch air conditioning on and off.
    • When the light in the button is on, the air conditioner compressor is switched on.
  2. Push Button for Rear Window Defroster 
  3. Recirculating Air Mode Button 
    • Press button for recirculating air function to prevent polluted air from entering interior.
  4. Air Distribution Rotary Knob 
  5. Interior Temperature Sensor 
  6. Blower Speed Rotary Knob 
  7. Interior Temperature Knob