Volkswagen Golf 2021 Owner's Manual page 128

Climate control
Heating and air conditioning
Introduction
Your vehicle may have the following equipment:
— Manual air conditioning
— Climatronic
The manual air conditioning and the Climatronic cli-
mate control system help to cool and dehumidify
the air. The systems are most effective when the
windows and sunroof are closed.
On vehicles with Climatronic climate control, Clima-
tronic information appears in the Climatronic display
and/or on the screen of the factory-installed Info-
tainment system. If the box in the function key is
checked , the function is switched on.
Air vents
To help ensure sufficient heating, cooling, and venti-
lation in the passenger compartment, never close
the air vents completely → page 9, Driver side over-
view.
— To open and close the air vents, turn the respec-
tive thumbwheel in the desired direction. When
the thumbwheel is turned all the way toward po-
sition , the air vent is closed.
— Use the lever on the vent grille to adjust the air-
flow direction.
Additional air vents are in the instrument panel, in
the footwells, as well as in the rear area of the pas-
senger compartment.
Some models also have an adjustable air vent inside
the glove compartment → page 197, Glove compart-
ment.
Dust and pollen filter
The dust and pollen filter reduces the entry of pollu-
tants into the passenger compartment.
The dust and pollen filter must be replaced at the in-
tervals recommended in → Warranty and Mainte-
nance so that the air conditioner can work properly.
If the effectiveness of the filter decreases prema-
turely due to operating the vehicle where the out-
side air is heavily polluted, the dust and pollen filter
should be replaced more frequently than indicated.
WARNING
Poor visibility increases the risk of collisions and
other accidents that cause serious personal inju-
ries.
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Always make sure all windows are clear of ice,
snow and condensation for good visibility to the
front, sides, and rear.
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Always make sure you know how to properly
use the climate control system as well as the
rear window defroster that you will need for
good visibility.
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Wait until you have good visibility before driving
off.
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Never use air recirculation for long periods of
time. When the air conditioner is off and recir-
culation mode is on, condensation can quickly
form on the windows and greatly reduce visibil-
ity.
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Always switch off recirculation mode when it is
not needed.
Stale air causes driver fatigue and reduces driver
alertness, which can cause accidents, collisions
and serious personal injury.
·
Never switch off the fan for a long period of
time and never use air recirculation for a long
period of time because no fresh air will enter
the passenger compartment.
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If you think the air conditioner is not working
properly or may be damaged, switch it off to help
prevent more damage. Have the air conditioner
checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or
an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
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Air conditioner repair requires specialized knowl-
edge and special tools. Volkswagen recommends
that you see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or
an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
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Do not smoke when air recirculation is switched
on. Smoke drawn into the ventilation system can
leave residue on the evaporator and on the dust
and pollen filter, resulting in permanent odors
whenever the air conditioner is switched on.
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The heating elements for the rear defroster are on
the inside of the rear window. Do not put stickers
over the heating elements on the inside of the
rear window and never clean the inside of the
windows with corrosive, acidic, or abrasive clean-
ing agents, materials, or chemicals that could
damage the heating elements.
Do not place food, medications, or other tempera-
ture-sensitive things in front of the air vents. Food,
medications, and other things that are sensitive to
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