2019 VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC 0A and 11

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 .

Open and position all vents on the dash panel.
Turn the air distribution regulator to the desired position.
Press the button in the air conditioning block to switch the cooling system on.
Recommended settings for Climatronic
Press the button.
Set the temperature to +22

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.

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

The cooling system functions only when the engine is running and at ambient temperatures above
+3

Maximum heat output and the fastest possible defrosting of the windows are possible only when
the engine is running. Do not start your journey until you have good visibility.
To help ensure good visibility, make sure that you use the air conditioning system and the rear
window heating correctly.
Auxiliary heater and ventilation
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
Switching the auxiliary heater and ventilation on and off
Programming the auxiliary heater and ventilation
Remote control
The auxiliary heater and ventilation system can be used to heat the vehicle interior in the winter and
ventilate it in the summer. It is able to clear ice, condensation and a thin layer of snow from the
windscreen. The auxiliary heater is supplied with fuel from the vehicle fuel tank and can be operated
when the vehicle is stationary with the ignition switched off. The auxiliary ventilation system is
powered by the 12-volt vehicle battery.
Auxiliary heater exhaust system
The emissions generated by the auxiliary heater are discharged via an exhaust pipe underneath the
vehicle. The exhaust pipe must not be blocked by snow, mud or other objects.

WARNING
Among other things, the emissions from the auxiliary heater contain carbon monoxide, which is an
odourless and colourless poisonous gas. Carbon monoxide can cause people to lose consciousness. It
can also cause death.
Never switch on the auxiliary heater when the vehicle is in unventilated or closed rooms nor let the
auxiliary heater run in unventilated or closed rooms.
Never program the auxiliary heater so that it is switched on and runs in unventilated or closed
rooms.

WARNING
Parts of the auxiliary heater exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires.
Park the vehicle so that no part of the exhaust system can come into contact with any inflammable
material underneath the vehicle, e.g. dry grass.

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.

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Open the Auxiliary heater menu.
Touch the Set function button.
Select one of the memory locations for a Departure time.
Touch the Activate function button.
Manual air conditioning system: the programmed departure time determines the time at which
the auxiliary heater or ventilation should switch off. The point at which the heating or ventilation
process starts is determined depending on the programmed running time.
Climatronic: on the basis of the programmed departure time, the vehicle automatically
calculates the start time for heating or ventilation to the currently set temperature depending on
the outside temperature.
Press the Running time function button under Adjust in order to select the running time when the
auxiliary heater is switched on using the immediate heat button or remote control.
Checking programming
If a departure time has been activated, the LED in the immediate heat button will light up on the
Climatronic control panel for approximately 10 seconds after the ignition is switched off.

WARNING
Never program the auxiliary heating system so that is switched on and run in unventilated or
enclosed spaces. Among other things, the emissions from the auxiliary heater contain carbon
monoxide, which is an odourless and colourless poisonous gas. Carbon monoxide can cause people
to lose consciousness. It can also cause death.
Remote control

Fig. 93 Auxiliary heater: remote control (left) with battery compartment (right).
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings