1996 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF window

Folding seat back
First fold back rear seat backrest.
tween the backrest and seat cushion and
then cannot be used.
Lugg age compartment cover
Unhook the retaining straps from the rear
window frame.
th e release knobs on the seatback
and tilt the seatback slightly forward. Place
the cover behind the seatback with the peted side facing the luggage compartment.
Place the retaining straps between the
seatback and the whee l housings.
When reinstalling, slide the cover
gage compartment cover, always hold
the cover in a horizontal position to avoid
damaging the head liner.
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heated seats*
With the ignition on, the seat cushion and
backrest of the front seats can be heated
The heating with the
two switches.
T o switch off the seat heating , turn the
in the switch
rear window is clear. When you save electricity, you reduce fuel consumption. also page 98 .
The rear window defogger is not designed
for
remote are

Automatic wiper/washer
wipers and washer work.
-
The washer sto ps and the wipe rs carry on
for about four seconds.
Rear
window
the away from the steer­
ing
again
The wiper and the washer work as as the
making driving hazardous . Clean blades

visibility and safe driving, it is extremely important that you thoroughly familiarize yourself with your Owner's
in doubt, your authorized
after the engine has reached operating temperature.
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The air conditioning system combines both
heating and
with the gine running, at outside temperature s er than (
as the humidity in
the are reduced. This contribute
to the comfort of the passengers and
prevent the windows from fogging up on
days when the humidity is very high.
Operating
Switch A -Fan switch and System
ent spe eds.
the position the fan and air condit ioner
are switched off. you do not want outsi de
a ir which is polluted (i.e. exhaust fumes) to
get into you r press the air
be trapped by the
you want the air conditioning to becom e turn the temperature switch (air cond itioner on).

Turn the temperature control switch (B ) and the the
way to the right.
Additional warm air can also be directed
to the side windows via vents 4.
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Defogging and side
windows
your windows should fog up due to high
humidity (for example on a rainy day), set
the controls as
Turn the fan switch (A ) to position 2 or 3.
Turn the temperature control switch (B). into the heat range if necessary .
Turn the airflow distribution switch to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Add itional warm air can also be directed
to the side windows via ven ts 4.
Heating interior
Turn the fan switch ( A ) to position 3.
Turn temperature control switch (B )
Turn the airflow distribution switch to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Open vents 4 the way and
adjust as des ired.

Keeping interior comfortable
After the windows have been defogged , we
recommend the following setting:
distribution
sw itch to ................. .
or to .
......................... .
Close vents 3.
be directed
to the side windows via vents 4.
Normal cooling
Turn the fan switch (A ) to any desired
position .
to the desired position.
Note
the airflow distribution switch is in
be drawn in and cooled.
Maximum cooling
Close windows and the
Turn the temperature switch (B ) to the left .
switch to ................... .
Press the air conditione r button (D ).
Do not use the air recirculation over long periods of time because you will not receive any fresh outside air.
Note
Avoid smoking when you select air recircula­
tion. Smoke drawn in leave depos its on
the evaporator. This results in permanent
odors whenever you switc h on the air condi ­
tioner. This can be eliminated only by ex­
changing the evaporator which is time con­
suming and expensive.
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(fresh air)
Unhea ted outside air flow from vents 3
and 4 when you set the
Press the air conditioner button (D ) to
switch off the air conditioning.
Turn the fan switch (A ) to the desired
position.
Turn the temperature the way to the
Turn the distribution switch to ....................... .
ven ts 3 and 4.
necessary you can turn the
button ( E ) can be set to any desired
i ntermediate position.
To prevent the windows from fogging up, set the fan to a speed when driv­ing
the windows fog
up , this may be caused by reduced
Keep the air intake in front of the free of ice , snow and
interior
Be sure not to
When using the air conditioning , the air con­
ditioner compressor decreases engine pow­
er and increases consumpt ion. To keep
air conditioner use to a minimum,

has been standing outside
in the hot sun , first open a window or door to the hot ai r escape before driving off.
Do not use the air conditioning if the win­
dows or are open .
the desired temperature can be
reached with out having to switch on the air
co nditio ne r, the n u se fresh air operation.
...
Whe n the outside temperature is high and
the air ve ry hu mid, condensed water can
d rip off the evapo ra tor under th e Th is is
Maintenance
The condenser be checked periodi­
be washed
down with water .
After the winter months and before extended
s u mmer usage, the air cond itioner
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