
pending on the equipment level, the background lighting provides indirect light in various areas of 
the vehicle interior. 
The front footwell may also be illuminated. 
The brightness of the background lighting can be adjusted in the Infotainment system in the Vehicle 
settings menu Infotainment system controls and displays 
 
The lights go out when the vehicle is locked or after a delay of a few minutes when the vehicle key is 
removed from the ignition lock. This prevents the 12-volt vehicle battery from discharging. 
 
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and therefore 
change automatically when the user account changes Personalisation 
Visibility 
Wipers 
Operating the wiper lever 
 
Fig. 83 On the right of the steering column: operating the windscreen wipers. 
 
Fig. 84 On the right of the steering column: operating the rear window wiper. 
The wipers will work only when the ignition is switched on and the bonnet and boot lid are closed. 
Move the wiper lever to the desired position   

to the windscreen, the wiper blades and the wiper motor: 
The wiper lever is located in the basic position. 
Snow and ice have been removed from the wiper blades and door windows. 
Wiper blades that have become frozen onto the glass have been carefully loosened. Volkswagen 
recommends using a de-icer spray for this. 
 
NOTICE 
Do not switch on the wipers when the window is dry. Using the wipers when the window is dry can 
damage the glass. 
 
When switched on, the wipers will temporarily be switched to the next setting down when the 
vehicle is stationary. 
 
When parking the vehicle in cold weather, it may be helpful to leave the front windscreen wipers in 
the service position to make it easier to loosen the wiper blades Wiper blades 
Wiper function 
Automatic activation of the rear window wiper 
The rear window wiper is switched on automatically if the windscreen wipers are switched on and 
reverse gear is engaged. Automatic switch-on when reverse gear is selected can be activated and 
deactivated in the Infotainment system in the Vehicle settings menu Infotainment system controls 
and displays 
Heated washer jets 
The heating defrosts frozen washer jets. The heating output is automatically regulated depending on 
the ambient temperature when the ignition is switched on. Only the jets are heated, not the hoses 
that the washer fluid flows through. 
Rain/light sensor 
 
Fig. 85 On the right of the steering column: wiper lever.  

depending on the intensity of the rain. 
Activating and deactivating the rain/light sensor 
Position - the rain/light sensor is deactivated. 
Position - the rain/light sensor is activated, automatic wipe when necessary. 
The automatic wipe function can be activated and deactivated in the Infotainment system in 
the Vehicle settings menu Infotainment system controls and displays 
If the automatic wipe function is deactivated in the Infotainment system, the intervals are set at 
fixed levels. 
Adjusting the sensitivity of the rain/light sensor 
The sensitivity of the rain/light sensor can be adjusted manually using the switch in the wiper lever 
Fig.  
Switch to the right high sensitivity. 
Switch to the left low sensitivity. 
 
WARNING 
The rain/light sensor cannot always adequately detect all precipitation and activate the wipers 
correspondingly. 
If necessary, switch on the wipers manually in good time if the water on the windscreen restricts the 
field of vision. 
 
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and therefore 
change automatically when the user account changes 
Troubleshooting 
Washer fluid level too low 
The indicator lamp lights up yellow. 
Fill up the washer fluid reservoir at the next opportunity Washer fluid
Fault in rain/light sensor 
The wipers are not switched on automatically if it rains during rain/light sensor operation. 
The indicator lamp lights up yellow. 
Switch the ignition off and on. 
If the problem persists, go to a qualified workshop.  

Fig. 92 In the upper part of the centre console: Climatronic air conditioning block. 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Some functions and buttons may vary according to the vehicle equipment and the type of system 
installed. 
Air conditioning settings in the Infotainment system 
Press the button in the air conditioning block to open the Climatronic air conditioning settings 
in the Infotainment system. 
The upper part of the screen shows the current air conditioning settings. 
Blue: cooling. 
Red: heating. 
Touch the function button to set the automatic control of air recirculation mode, the 
supplementary heater and the windscreen heating. 
Touch the function button to switch cooling mode, air distribution and the blower on and off via 
the Infotainment system. 
Touch the Presettings function button to set the automatic mode, the maximum cooling output, the 
defrost function and the manual mode of the cooling system via the Infotainment system. 
Touch the function button to set the blower speed in mode. 
Switching off 
Press the button in the air conditioning block (vehicles without auxiliary heater). 
OR: touch the function button on the Infotainment system. 
Manual air conditioning system: turn the centre rotary control to position Fig. 91 
Climatronic: turn the centre rotary control anti-clockwise as far as it will go Fig. 92 
Climatronic with allergen filter 
The allergen filter of the Air Care Climatronic can reduce the amount of pollutants and also allergens 
that enter the vehicle interior.  

button in the air conditioning block. 
Touch the Air Care function button. 
Touch the Active function button to switch the Air Care function on or off. 
Synchronising the temperature settings 
Press the  button to adopt the temperature settings of the driver side for the front passenger 
side. 
Automatic mode 
The automatic mode ensures constant temperatures in the vehicle interior. The air temperature, air 
quantity and air distribution are regulated automatically. Automatic mode switches off if ventilation 
is adjusted manually. 
Cooling mode 
Press the button in the air conditioning block to switch cooling mode on or off. 
In cooling mode, the air is dehumidified. 
Maximum cooling 
Manual air conditioning system: turn the left rotary control to position . Air 
recirculation mode is switched on automatically. 
Climatronic: press the  button. Air recirculation mode is switched on automatically 
and the air distribution is set to the position. 
/ Temperature 
Manual air conditioning system: turn the left rotary control Fig. 91 
Climatronic: turn the outer rotary controls Fig. 92to adjust the temperatures for the driver 
and front passenger sides. 
The set temperatures are displayed above the rotary controls for Climatronic. 
Seat and steering wheel heating 
Press the buttons  or  to switch the seat heating on and off Seat heating 
To operate the seat heating and steering wheel heating at the same time with the button, link 
the two functions via the air conditioning settings in the Infotainment system Switching the 
steering wheel heating on or off together with the seat heating (only for Climatronic) 
/ Auxiliary heater  

button in the air conditioning block to switch the auxiliary heater on and off when the 
ignition is switched off  
Touch the function button in the Infotainment system air conditioning settings to access the 
Auxiliary heater menu Auxiliary heater and ventilation 
The auxiliary heater provides additional heating when the ignition is switched on. 
Blower 
Turn the middle rotary control. 
When Climatronic is in automatic mode, no blower speed is displayed in the rotary control. 
Air recirculation mode 
Press the  button. 
Air distribution 
air distribution to the upper body via the vents in the dash panel. 
air distribution to footwell. 
air distribution to the upper body and the footwell. 
air distribution to the windscreen and the footwell. 
air distribution to the windscreen. 
| Defrost function 
Manual air conditioning system: turn the right rotary knob to position Fig. 91 
Climatronic: press the  button Fig. 92 
Manual air conditioning system: in the defrost function, the air recirculation mode switches off 
and the air conditioning compressor for the cooling system switches on in order to dehumidify the 
air. When the defrost function is switched on, it is not possible to switch the air recirculation mode 
on or the air conditioning compressor off1). 
Rear window heating 
Press to switch the rear window heating on or off while the engine is running. 
The rear window heating will switch off after 10 minutes at the latest. 
Recommended settings for manual air conditioning system 
Switch off air recirculation mode. 
Set blower to setting  or .  

 
Steering wheel heating 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The steering wheel heating works when the engine is running. 
Switching the steering wheel heating on and off via the Infotainment system 
Manual air conditioning system: press the  button on the Infotainment system and 
touch the Vehicle and function buttons. 
Climatronic: open the air conditioning settings in the Infotainment system. 
Touch the function button to switch the steering wheel heating on and off. 
Switching the steering wheel heating on or off together with the seat heating (only for Climatronic) 
Open the air conditioning settings in the Infotainment system. 
Touch the function button. 
Touch the Link seat/steering wheel heating function button to link the steering wheel heating with 
the seat heating. 
Press the button to switch the steering wheel heating on or off together with the seat heating. 
Selecting a temperature setting (only for Climatronic) 
Open the air conditioning settings in the Infotainment system. 
Touch the function button. 
Touch the Setting function button to select a temperature setting. 
Three temperature settings are available. The selected setting is saved when the ignition is switched 
off. The temperature setting for the steering wheel heating is unrelated to the temperature setting 
for the seat heating. 
Switch-off conditions 
The steering wheel heating will be switched off automatically if one of the following conditions is 
met: 
Seat heating for the driver seat is switched off (if Link seat/steering wheel heating is active). 
Power consumption is too high. 
There is a fault in the steering wheel heating system. 
Troubleshooting 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings 

 
Food, medicine and other items that are sensitive to heat or cold could be either damaged or 
rendered useless by the air flowing out of the vents. 
Never leave food, medicines or other temperature-sensitive objects in front of the vents. 
Switching the auxiliary heater and ventilation on and off 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The auxiliary heater can be operated only when the ignition is switched off. If the ignition is switched 
on while the auxiliary heater is working, the auxiliary heater continues to run to provide additional 
heat. 
Switching on the auxiliary heater 
Press the immediate heat button in the air conditioning block Front controls 
OR: press the button on the remote control Remote control 
OR: program the departure time Programming the auxiliary heater and ventilation 
The auxiliary heater heats the vehicle interior to at least 22  
The auxiliary heater will not switch on if the 12-volt vehicle battery is low or the fuel tank is empty. 
Switching off the auxiliary heater manually 
Press the immediate heat button in the air conditioning block Front controls 
OR: press the button on the remote control Remote control 
OR: touch the function button on the Infotainment system Programming the auxiliary heater 
Auxiliary heater switches off automatically 
When the programmed departure time is reached, or after the programmed operating period has 
elapsed Programming the auxiliary heater and ventilation 
When the indicator lamp lights up (fuel gauge) Fuel gauge 
If the charge level of the 12-volt vehicle battery is too low 12-volt vehicle battery 
The auxiliary heater runs on for a short time after it has been switched off manually or automatically 
so that the remaining fuel in the system can be burnt off. 
 
When the vehicle is at a standstill, the auxiliary heater can be activated up to three times in 
succession for the maximum operating duration.