2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Owners Manual

Buttons,
knobs More information: Manual AC ⇒ fig. 142, and Climatronic ⇒ fig. 143.
Fan (2) Manual AC: Setting 0: the fan and manual AC are switched off.
Setting 4: highest fan speed.
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WARNING
Stale air causes driver fatigue and reduces alertness, which can cause accidents, collisions,
and serious personal injury.
x Never switch off the fan for a long time, because no fresh air will enter the passenger
compartment.
Applicable only in Canada
Controls

Fig. 144 In the center console: Manual AC controls.

Fig. 145 In the center console: Climatronic controls.

Buttons,
knobs More information: Manual AC ⇒ fig. 144, and Climatronic ⇒ fig. 145.

Buttons,
knobs More information: Manual AC ⇒ fig. 144, and Climatronic ⇒ fig. 145.
OF F Climatronic: Press OF F button or set the fan manually to 0. If the system is switched
off, an indicator light in the OFF button lights up.

WARNING
Stale air causes driver fatigue and reduces alertness, which can cause accidents, collisions,
and serious personal injury.
x Never switch off the fan for a long time, because no fresh air will enter the passenger
compartment.
Air conditioner operation

Air conditioner does not work
The air conditioner may not switch on for one of the following reasons:
x The engine is not running.
x The fan is switched off.
x The air conditioner fuse has blown.
x The outside air temperature is colder than about +38 °F (+3 °C).
x The air conditioner compressor has been temporarily switched off due to excessive engine coolant
temperature.
x There is another malfunction in the vehicle. Have the air conditioner checked by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Special considerations
When it is very hot and humid outside, water condensation can drip from the air conditioner
evaporator and form a puddle under the vehicle. This is normal and does not indicate a leak.
The climate control system adjusts the passenger compartment temperature as fast as possible
considering the outside temperature.
Due to residual moisture in the air conditioner, the windshield may fog up after the engine is
started. Switch on the windshield defroster to help evaporate the condensation as quickly as possible.
The air coming out of the vents flows through the passenger compartment and through the vents
under the rear window. Do not cover these slots with clothing or other things.
Air vents

Fig. 146 In the instrument panel: Air vents.

NOTICE
Do not place food, medications, or other heat-sensitive things in front of the air vents. Food,
medications, and other things that are sensitive to heat or cold can be damaged or made
unusable by the air flow from the vents.
The air coming out of the vents flows through the passenger compartment and out through vents
below the rear window. Do not cover these slots with clothing or other things.
Applicable only in the United States
Air recirculation

Applicable only in Canada
Air recirculation

Temporarily deactivating the automatic air recirculation Û
x Press the