2014 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN Owners Manual

Button / Knob More information: Manual AC ⇒ fig. 153.
L Air distribution in the footwells.
u Air distribution to the windshield and footwells.
= Rear window defroster: Functions only when the engine is running and switches off automatically after 10 minutes or less.
3 Air recirculation
A or [ Buttons for seat heating
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Button / Knob More information: Climatronic ⇒ fig. 154.
Temperature (1) Left and right sides of the vehicle can be set to different temperatures. Turn the knob to set the temperature. The temperature is displayed on the outer ring.

Button / Knob More information: Climatronic ⇒ fig. 154.
Press the button: The AUTO High (high fan speed) function switches on. The right indicator light in the button comes on. Press the button again: The AUTO Low (low blower speed) function switches on. The left indicator light in the button comes on.
/&& Switching off. Press /&& button or set the fan manually to 0. If the system is switched off, an indicator light in the /&& 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.
Operation

Climatronic: Changing the temperature unit on the factory-installed Radio or Radio & Navigation system display
For vehicles with a Premium instrument cluster: The inside and outside temperatures can be displayed in either Fahrenheit (F) or Celsius (C). Select Units
Press the !

Air vents

Fig. 155 In the instrument panel: Air vents.

There are different types of air recirculation:
The right indicator light under the button comes on: automatic air recirculation is switched on (Climatronic).

The air recirculation mode helps prevent outside air from entering the vehicle interior.
In very hot or cold outside temperatures, temporarily switch to manual air recirculation in order to cool or heat the vehicle interior faster.
For safety reasons, air recirculation is switched off when the  button is pressed, and the air
distribution switch is turned to < ⇒ .
Switching manual air recirculation on and off 3
Switching on: Press the button 3 repeatedly until the indicator light in the button comes on.
Switching off: Press the button 3 repeatedly until the indicator light in the button goes out.
Switching manual air recirculation on and off

WARNING
Stale air causes driver fatigue and reduces driver alertness, which can cause accidents, collisions and serious personal injury.
x Never use air recirculation mode over an extended period of time, since no fresh air will enter the passenger compartment.
x When the air conditioner is off and recirculation mode is on, condensation can quickly form on the windows and greatly reduce visibility.
x Always switch off recirculation mode when it is not needed.
NOTICE
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 active carbon filter, resulting in permanent odors whenever the air conditioner is switched on.
Climatronic: When backing up and while the automatic wiper/washer is operating, air recirculation is briefly activated to help keep exhaust fumes from getting into the passenger compartment.

Refueling