2018 VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC air circulation

Interval wipe for the windscreen or rain/light sensor mode. The interval wipe for the
windscreen depends on the speed of the vehicle. The wipers will wipe more frequently as the vehicle
moves faster.
Slow wipe.
Fast wipe.
x Flick wipe brief wiping. Push down and hold the lever for longer to wipe more quickly.
Pulling the lever activates the wash and wipe system for cleaning the windscreen. Climatronic
will switch to air recirculation mode for approximately 30 seconds to prevent the smell of the
washer fluid from entering the vehicle interior.
Switch for interval settings (vehicles without a rain/light sensor) or adjusting the
sensitivity of the rain/light sensor.
Interval wipe for the rear window. The wiper will wipe the window approximately every
six seconds.
Pushing the lever activates the wash and wipe system for cleaning the rear window.

WARNING
Without an adequate amount of anti-freeze, the washer fluid can freeze on the windscreen and
obscure your view.
In winter temperatures, use the windscreen washer system only when adequate anti-freeze has
been added to the washer fluid.
Never use the windscreen washer system at winter temperatures before the windscreen has been
heated by the ventilation system. The anti-freeze mixture may otherwise freeze on the windscreen
and restrict vision.

WARNING
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and serious injuries.
Always change wiper blades if they are damaged or worn and no longer clean the windows properly
Wiper blades

NOTICE

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function is not active.
The roll-back function does not prevent fingers or other body parts from being pressed against the
roof frame and being injured.

When the glass roof is open, the electric sun blind can be closed only up to the front edge of the
glass roof.
Heating and air conditioning system
Heating, ventilating, cooling
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
Front controls
Air recirculation mode
Seat heating
Steering wheel heating
Troubleshooting
The following systems may be installed in the vehicle
Both the manual air conditioning system and Climatronic heat, cool and dehumidify the air. It works
most effectively when the windows and the glass roof are closed. If heat has built up in the vehicle
interior, ventilating the vehicle can speed up the cooling process.
Display of activated functions
Lit up LEDs on rotary knobs and buttons indicate that the function is switched on.

WARNING
Poor visibility through the windows increases the risk of collisions and accidents, which can cause
serious injuries.
Keep all windows free from ice, snow and condensation to maintain good visibility.
Adjust the heating, air conditioning system and rear window heating so that condensation does not
form on the windows.
Only set off once all windows are clear.
Use air recirculation mode for a short period only. If the cooling system is switched off, condensation
can form on the windows very quickly in air recirculation mode and reduce visibility considerably.

WARNING
Stale air can quickly make the driver tired and affect their concentration, which in turn can cause
collisions, accidents and serious injuries.
Never switch off the blower or switch on the air recirculation mode for an extended period as this
prevents fresh air from entering the vehicle interior.

NOTICE
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.

NOTICE
If the air conditioning system is not working, switch the air conditioning system off immediately and
have it checked by a qualified workshop. This can help to prevent secondary damage.

Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and therefore
change automatically when the user account changes Personalisation
Front controls

Fig. 91 In the upper part of the centre console: air conditioning block for the manual air conditioning
system and heating and fresh air system.

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 .

position.

WARNING
Stale air can quickly make the driver tired and affect their concentration, which in turn can cause
collisions, accidents and serious injuries.
Never use the air recirculation mode for an extended period as no fresh air will enter the vehicle
interior.
If the cooling system is switched off, condensation can form on the windows very quickly in air
recirculation mode and reduce visibility considerably.
Switch off the air recirculation mode when it is no longer required.

NOTICE
In vehicles with an air conditioning system, do not smoke when the air recirculation mode is
switched on. The smoke can leave a residue on the cooling system evaporator and the dust and
pollen filter with pollution filter insert, producing a lasting unpleasant odour.

When reversing the vehicle, or when the wash and wipe system is being used, the air recirculation
mode will switch on to prevent odours from entering the vehicle interior.
Climatronic

If the outside temperature is very high, the manual air recirculation mode can be activated for a
short time to help cool the vehicle interior more quickly.
Seat heating
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The seat cushions and backrests can be heated electrically when the engine is running.
Operating the seat heating
Press the or button in the air conditioning block in order to switch the seat heating to the
highest temperature setting.
Press the or button repeatedly until the desired setting is reached.
To switch the seat heating off, press the or button repeatedly until no LEDs are lit.

move unpredictably.
Any objects protruding from the luggage compartment must be marked to ensure that they are
visible to other road users. Comply with legal regulations.
If items protrude out of the luggage compartment, never use the boot lid to wedge them into place
or hold them in position.
If you have to drive with the boot lid open, you must remove any carriers and the loads attached to
them from the boot lid.

WARNING
Poisonous exhaust fumes could enter the vehicle interior when the boot lid is open. This could result
in loss of consciousness, carbon monoxide poisoning, serious injury and accidents.
You should always drive with the boot lid closed in order to prevent poisonous exhaust fumes from
entering the vehicle.
If exceptional circumstances require you to drive with an open boot lid, you must do the following to
reduce the amount of poisonous exhaust fumes that could enter into the vehicle:
Close all windows and the glass roof.
Switch off the air recirculation mode of the heating and fresh air system or air conditioning system.
Open all vents in the dash panel.
Switch the blower for the heating and fresh air system or for the air conditioning system to the
highest setting.

NOTICE
The vehicle height, and possibly the length, are different when the boot lid is open.
Driving through water
Please follow these points in order to prevent damage to your vehicle when driving through water,
for example on flooded streets:
Check how deep the water is before driving through it. The water may be no higher than the lower
edge of the body
Do not drive faster than walking speed.
Never stop the vehicle, reverse or switch off the engine while in water.
Oncoming vehicles will create waves that could increase the water level for your vehicle to such an
extent that it is not safe to drive through the water.
Always deactivate the start/stop system manually when driving through water Start/stop system