2000 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF heating

2 -Engine
The in the
ning
check .
A -Engine
AND
C -Warning
when driving, first
check the
temperature gauge.
is in the range, add
at the next opportunity.
the is in the warning range, the
temperature is too high.
Move the
Avoid high engine speeds and heavy for assistance. is at the
B -
runni ng, the stay
somew here
in t he of th e th e
engine is work ing hard at high outside
go farther
upwards . This is no cause for concern
as
gauge
pears to be overheating , turn off the air con-
dit ioner.
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utes. The
The rear window defogger is not designed
to melt snow. Therefore. always remove
heavy snow
and ice accumulations before
driving off.
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passenger
With the ignition on. the seat cushion and
backres t of the passenger's seat can be
heated.
The heating eleme nts
in the seats can be
turned on and regulated with the thumb
wheel switch.
To switch off the seat heating, turn the
t humbwh eel switch to the detent position.
Switches in the driver's door
A -
up the switch to unlock the fuel filler
flap . The switch works also with the ignition
off .
B -Rear
up the switch to unlock the rear lid.
The switch works also
with the ignition off.
A warning light in the instrument cluster
comes
on when the ignition is on and the
rear lid is open. Additionally a warning tone*
wi ll sound an d a warning text* is shown
in
the display of the instrument cluster. This is to remind you to close the rear lid. The ligh
should go out when the rear lid is closed

Outside mirrors
The outside mirrors are hinged and yield
when pushed from either direction.
Adjust the outside mirrors so that the side
of your own vehicle
can just be seen. This
setting ensures the best possible field of
view
and enables you to check the mirror
setting at a glance.
appear smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror.
L -
mirror on the passenger's side
A -Mirror heating
If you move the joystick to position
when the mirrors are clear.
When you save electricity, you use
less fuel. See

feature.
Air from inside the be heated and directed back into the
drawn into the
tem rator, in permanent odors
wheneve r you switch on the air conditioner.
The
se odors can be by
suming and expensive. For
safety reasons.
it is not
...........
addition. the air
off whenever you turn
switch C from the setting to the setting.
Air
Depending on the setting of the
A and buttons D and E. heated
or unheated outside air or
come out of
with the
Vent
tated to the
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Heating interior
Turn temperature control switch A all the
Turn the temperature control switch A all way to the right.
the
way to the right Turn the fan switch B to position 3.
Turn the fan switch B to pos ition 3.
Turn the airflo w distribut io n sw itch C to ...................... .
vents 3.
Turn the airflow distribution o switch C to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
the switch C to ...................
Additional warm air can also be directed
trols as follows:
the air recirculation button E.
Turn the temperature control switch into th e heat range if necessary . Keeping interior
Turn th e fan switch B to pos ition 2 o r 3. After the windows have been defogged , we recommend the following settings:
.......
Additional warm air can also be directed
to the side windows via vents 4.
Turn the temperature switch A to the
Turn the fan switch B to the desired
Turn the air flow distri butio n
switch C between ........... .. .
and ..
............ ......... .... .
the w indshield is fogging
vents 3 and 4 partially or all the way
and adjust as desired.

Turn the temperature control switch A to
the desired temperature (you can set it
for heating).
Turn the fan switch B to the desired
posit ion.
Turn the airflow distribution switch C
to the desired position.
this position, then at least one vent
must always be open, otherwise the
air conditioner can ice up.
Press the air conditioning button D
to switch on the air conditioning.
Adjust vents 3 and 4 as desired.
be drawn in and cooled.
Maximum
Close windows and the sunroof*.
Turn the temperature control switch A
Turn the fan switch B to position 4.
Turn the airflow distribution switch C to .................... .
this position, then at least one vent must always be open, otherwise the
air conditioner can ice up.
Press the air conditioner button D to switch on the air conditioning.
Press the air recirculation button E
to switch on the air recirculation.
Adjust vents 3 and 4 as desired.
from vents 3
and 4 when you set the control switches as
Turn the temperature control switch A the way to the left.
Turn the fan switch B to the desired
position.
Turn the airflow distribution switch C to .................... .
Press the air conditioner button D to switch off the air conditioning.

How to use the air conditioning
more
When using the air conditioning, the air
ditioner compressor decreases engine
power
and increases consumption. To keep air conditioner use to a minimum,
keep the in mind:
Do not use the air conditioning if the dows or sunroof* are open .
the desired temperature can be
reached without having to switch on the air
conditioner, then use fresh air operation.
To prevent the windows from fogging
speed
when driving
switch C to position ............ .
The A and C can
through the dust
and
and chapter
let
Keep the air intake
in order to maintain the proper functioning of
the heating and
time, you may notice some odors
when you switch it on. To prevent this,
switch on the air conditioner even in the
winter at
Air escape through vents under the rear
window. When on
the
ensure that the open ings are not
covered.
pera ture of the engine Therefore,
your interior
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Booklet 3.2. Have it
for assistance.
Maintenance
The conde nser
to make sure it's be
washed down with water.
Aher the winter months and before tended summer use, the air conditioning
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-defrost the windshield or to keep it from
steaming up (point outlets 4 towards the
side windows)
defrost the windshield or to keep it from
fogging up (point outlets 4 towards
the side windows) if. for example. someone
gets into the vehicle and is wearing
wet clothing .
Press button to switch on air recir­
The air recirculation feature helps to prevent
fumes (for example. when driving through
a tunnel or standing in a traffic jam) and dust
from entering into the vehicle interior.
hicle interior use the air recirculation
feature. Air from inside the vehicle will be
heated or cooled and then redirected back
into the vehicle.
The
AND
drawn in will leave deposits
on the evaporator . resulting in permanent
odors whenever you switch on the air condi·
tione
r. This can be eliminated only by
suming and expensive.
You can direct the air flow into the
13 and 14 in dif­
f erent combinat ions.
When you use the compressor
reaches and maintains the
you
cannot select an inside temperature lower
than the temperature outside.
Whenever you press button
1. switches off automatically.
To switch on again. press 17.
Press buttons 15 and 16 to adjust the
and then
the button 17.
Press ing buttons 9 or switches off
tem completely. Press the button until appears in the display.
Use this function only in special cases. for
example if there
is a defect in the heating
and ventilat ion system.
Note
you no longer require any special once again.
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