Acceleration can be stopped at any time by de-pressing the brake pedal or pressing the(@ or @ button on the multifunction steering wheel 302.
When driving through bends
While driving through bends, the radar sensor may sometimes lose the vehicle travelling ahead or may react to a vehicle in the next lane 242 !Al. In such situations, the vehicle might decelerate unnecessarily or not react to the vehicle in front. In this case the driver must override the adaptive cruise control (ACC) by depressing the accelerator, or interrupt the braking procedure by depressing the brake pedal or pressing or @ button on the multifunction steering wheel 302.
Driving in tunnels
The radar sensor function may be restricted in tun-nels. Switch off the adaptive cruise control (ACC) in tunnels.
Narrow vehicles and a zig-zag traffic situation
Narrow vehicles and vehicles travelling slightly to the left or right of your vehicle will only be recog-nised by the radar sensor once they have entered the radar range 242@ This applies in par-ticular to narrow vehicles such as motorbikes. If re-quired, brake the vehicle yourself.
Vehicles with special load or special equipment
Any load or accessories on other vehicles that pro-trude from the side, rear or over the roof of the ve-hicle may not be detected by the adaptive cruise control (ACC) .
Switch off the adaptive cruise control (ACC) when the vehicle ahead has special load or special equipment, or while overtaking vehicles of this kind. If required. brake the vehicle yourself.
When other vehicles change lanes
Vehicles that are very close when they move into your lane can only be detected by the radar sen-sors when they have moved into the sensor range. This means that the adaptive cruise control (ACC) may have a delayed reaction =>Fig. 243@]. If re-quired, brake the vehicle yourself.
Stationary vehicles
The adaptive cruise control (ACC) does not detect stationary objects during a journey, e.g. stationary traffic or a vehicle that has broken down.
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If a stationary vehicle is hidden behind a vehicle that has been detected by the adaptive cruise con-trol (ACC) and this vehicle turns off the road or changes lane, the adaptive cruise control (ACC) will not be able to react to the stationary vehicle 243 [Q]. If required, brake the vehicle your-self.
Oncoming vehicles and vehicles crossing your path
The adaptive cruise control (ACC) does not react to approaching vehicles or vehicles crossing your path.
Metal objects
Metal objects, such as tracks in the road or metal plates used in roadworks, can confuse the radar sensor and cause incorrect reactions from the adaptive cruise control (ACC) .
Possible radar sensor function impairments
The adaptive cruise control (ACC) will switch off temporarily if the radar sensor function is impaired, e.g. due to heavy rain, spray, snow, ice or mud. A corresponding message will appear on the instru-ment cluster display. Clean the radar sensors as required.
The adaptive cruise control (ACC) will automatical-ly be available again as soon as the radar sensors are no longer impaired. The message on the in-strument cluster display goes out, and the adaptive cruise control (ACC) can be reactivated.
Strong reflected radiation of the radar signal, e.g. in multi-storey car parks, can impair the function of the radar sensor.
Towing a trailer
The adaptive cruise control (ACC) operates with reduced dynamics when the vehicle is towing a trailer.
Overheated brakes
If the brakes overheat, e.g. following heavy braking or when driving down steep inclines for long peri-ods, the adaptive cruise control (ACC) may be de-activated temporarily. A corresponding message will appear on the instrument cluster display. lt is then not possible to activate the adaptive cruise control (ACC).
As soon as the temperature of the brakes has de-creased sufficiently, the adaptive cruise control (ACC) can be activated again. The message on the instrument cluster display goes out. If the mes-sage ACC not ava i 1 able does not go out for a long time, there is a fault. Go to a qualified work-shop. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswa-gen dealership for this purpose.
Air conditioning system
Heating, ventilating, cooling
o:n Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Controls for Climatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Controls for Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Controls for the heating and fresh air system . 327
Information on the air conditioning system . . . 328
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Air recirculation mode . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Windscreen heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Roof ventilator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Displays for the Climatronic information
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, infor-mation on the Climatronic is displayed briefly on the screen of the factory-fitted radio or navigation system.
The dust and pollen filter
The dust and pollen filter with activated charcoal reduces the level of impurities in the outside air en-tering the vehicle.
The dust and pollen filler must be changed regular-ly to avoid impairing the performance of the air conditioning system.
The dust and pollen filter must be changed more frequently than stated in the service schedule if the efficiency of the filter declines prematurely due to the vehicle being used in areas with high levels of air pollution.
Additional information and warnings:
• Exterior views 5
• Wipers/washer 116
• Supplementary heaters (auxiliary air heater or auxiliary coolant heater) 332
• Cleaning and caring for the vehicle exterior 380
A WARNING
Poor visibility through all windows increases the risk of collisions and accidents, which can cause serious injuries.
• Always ensure that all windows are free of ice, snow and mist to ensure good visibility.
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A WARNING (Continued)
• Maximum heat output, which Is needed to defrost the windows as quickly as possible, is only available when the engine has reached Its operating temperature. Do not start your journey until you have good visibil-Ity.
• Always ensure that the heating and fresh air system or the air conditioning system and the rear window heating are used correctly so that you have good visibility.
• Never use the air reclrculatlon mode for an extended period. If the cooling system Is switched off, the windows can mist up very quickly In air reclrculatlon mode and reduce visibility considerably.
• Always switch off the air reclrculatlon mode when it Is not required.
A WARNING
Stale air can quickly make the driver tired and affect their concentration, which In turn can cause collisions, accidents and serious Inju-ries.
• Never switch off the blowers or switch on the air recirculatlon mode for an extended pe· riod as this prevents fresh air from entering the vehicle interior.
• Repairs to the air conditioning system re-quire specialist knowledge and special tools. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends using a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles deal-ership for this purpose.
Button, Additional information. Climatic '*Fig. 254 and '*Fig. 255. control
CD Temperature .
••••• Turn the regulator to set the temperature as required.
@ Blower. Setting 0: blower and Climatic are switched off. Setting 4: maximum blower setting.
Air distribution. @ Front infinitely adjustable. Passenger compartment: Can be adjusted manually with the buttons.
® Air distribution to the windscreen. In this position, the air re circulation mode is switched off
automatically, or not switched on at ail .
.. 0 ;;;o Air distribution to the upper body via the air vents In the dash panel.
Air distribution to the footwell.
@o •;;JJ Air distribution to the windscreen and the footweii.
gp Passenger compartment: air distribution to the side windows.
AC Press the button to switch the cooling system on or off.
QW Rear window heating: only functions when the engine is running and switches off automati-
cally after approximately 10 minutes.
Only for vehicles with controls in the roof of the passenger compartment: enabling or REAR disabling controls in the passenger compartment. An indicator lamp in the button lights up
when a control is enabled.
Air recirculation mode =-page 330.
Switch off. I Turn the blower switch to setting 0.
A WARNING
Stale air can quickly make the driver tired and affect their concentration, which in turn can cause collisions, accidents and serious Inju-ries.
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A WARNING (ConUnued)
• Never switch off the blowers or switch on the air recirculation mode for an extended pe-riod as this prevents fresh air from entering the vehicle interior.
Settings for optimal road visibility
• Switch off air recirculation mode 330.
• Set blower® to level 1 or 2.
• Set the temperature selector G) to the required position.
• Open and position all vents on the dash panel.
• Turn the air distribution Fig. 258 0 to the desired position.
Rear window heating
A button for the rear window heating @ may be contained in the dash panel.
• When the engine is running, press the @ but-ton to switch on the rear window heating.
• The rear window heating is switched off auto-matically after approx. 10 minutes. To switch it off before the automatic switch-off, press the(!) but-ton again.
A WARNING
Stale air can quickly make the driver tired and affect their concentration, which in turn can cause collisions, accidents and serious inju-ries.
• Never switch off the blowers or switch on the air recirculatlon mode for an extended pe-riod as this prevents fresh air from entering the vehicle Interior.
.........r'n First read and observe the Introductory L-.lr:.ll Information and safety warnings & on page 322.
The cooling system for the vehicle interior only works when the engine is running and the blower is switched on.
The air conditioning system operates most effec-tively with the windows and the sliding/tilting roof closed. However, if the vehicle has heated up after standing in the sun for some time, the air inside can be cooled more quickly by opening the win-dows and the sliding/tilting roof for a short time.
Settings for optimal road visibility
Switching the cooling system on not only reduces the temperature of the vehicle interior, but also the humidity. This improves comfort for the vehicle oc-cupants and prevents the windows from misting when the outside humidity is high.
Climatic
• Switch off air recirculation mode 330.
• Set the blowers to the required level.
• Set the temperature to +22•c (+72.F).
• Open and position all vents on the dash panel 329.
• Turn the air distribution controller to the desired position.
• Press the@) button to switch the cooling sys-tem on. The indicator lamp in the button lights up.
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Cllmatronlc
• Press button.
• Set the temperature to +22•c (+72.F).
• Open and position all vents on the dash panel 329.
The cooling system cannot be switched on
The following criteria may prevent the cooling sys-tem from being switched on:
• The engine is not running.
• The blower is switched off.
• The air conditioning system fuse has blown.
• The ambient temperature is lower than approxi-mately +3"C (+38°F).
• The compressor has been temporarily switched off because the coolant temperature is too high.
• There is a different fault in the vehicle. The air conditioning system should be checked by a quali-fied workshop.
Things to note
If the humidity and temperature outside the vehicle are high, condensation can drip off the evaporator in the cooling system and form a pool underneath the vehicle. This is normal and does not indicate a
Windscreen heating
1111 First read and observe the introductory L.-J,::.U information and safety warnings & on page 322.
Windscreen heating helps to de-ice the
windscreen and only works when the en-
gine is running.
Switching on and off
Press the button ®in the centre console or the Climatronic to switch the windscreen heating on and off.
Roof ventilator
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Fig. 262 On the dash panel: buttons for the roof ventilator
1111 First read and observe the introductory L.-J,::.U Information and safety warnings & on page 322.
Air extraction
• To switch on, switch the ventilation off, if on.
• Press the 0 262 button.
• To switch off, press button again.
Ventilation
• To switch on, switch the air extraction off. if on.
• Press the 0 button.
• To switch off, press button again.
The windscreen heating is switched off automati-cally depending on the outside temperature or after 10 minutes at the latest.
Switch-off conditions
The windscreen heating will switch off automatical-ly when one of the following conditions applies:
• After the engine is switched off.
• If the vehicle's connected load is too high as a result of too much electrical equipment being used at the same lime.
• Malfunctions in the air conditioning system.
• After the time specified has elapsed.
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At least one vent must be open if the air extrac-tion or ventilation Is switched on. The blower could otherwise be damaged.
ffi Using electrical appliances with the engine L!J off, ignition switched on or off and the roof ventilator switched on will drain the battery.
Supplementary heaters (auxiliary air heater or auxiliary
coolant heater)
[Q] Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Switching the supplementary heating system on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Programming the supplementary heating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 Switching the child proof lock on and off . . . . . 339
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
The supplementary heating system is supplied with fuel from the vehicle fuel tank and can be used when the vehicle is in motion or stationary. Electri-cal power is supplied by the vehicle battery.
The auxiliary air heater runs in air recirculation mode and heats the vehicle interior. it has sepa-rate vents in the passenger compartment =>Fig. 265.
The auxiliary coolant heater heats the heating circuit. Heat is guided into the vehicle interior via the vents for the heating or air conditioning system. With the auxiliary coolant heater, it is possible to switch between heating and ventilating.
Additional information and warnings:
• Supplementary heater in the California =>page 192
• Filling the tank =>page 340
• Battery =>page 362
Swallowing batteries with a diameter of 20 mm or other lithium batteries can result in severe or even fatal injuries within a very short period of time.
• Always keep the vehicle key, key ring with batteries, spare batteries, round cells and other batteries that are larger than 20 mm out of the reach of children.
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• Call for medical help immediately you pect that someone has swallowed a batte
A WARNING
The fumes from the supplementary heating system contain carbon monoxide, which is an odourless and colourless poisonous gas. Carbon monoxide can cause people to lose consciousness. lt can also cause death.
• Never start or run the supplementary heat-ing system In unventllated or closed rooms.
• Never program the supplementary heating system so that Is switched on and run In un-ventilated or enclosed areas.
A WARNING
Parts of the exhaust system of the supple-mentary heating system become very hot. This can cause fires.
• Park the vehicle so that no part of the ex-haust system can come Into contact with any Inflammable material underneath the vehicle, e.g. dry grass.
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Do not place any food, medicine or any other temperature-sensitive items in front of the vents. Heat-sensitive food, medicine and other items could be either damaged or rendered useless.
m After starting the engine with a discharged W vehicle battery, or after the battery has been changed, system settings (time, date, personal convenience settings and programming) may have been changed or deleted. Check and correct the settings as necessary once the vehicle battery has been sufficiently charged.
Controls
Fig. 264 In the headliner: controls of the supplementary heating system
I""""T'n First read and observe the introductory l.-..1=.1.1 infonmatlon and safety warnings & on page 332.
In vehicles with camping equipment (California), the supplementary heater is controlled via the cen-tral control panel 192.
Each button has its own assigned function (letter-ing) as well as a function for the menu (symbol in the display next to the button)
Fig. 265 In the passenger compartment: vent for auxiliary air heater.
264
G) ON/Off
® Display
@ TMR
@ S£T
® MODE
Function
Switch supplementary heating system on and off. Menu-dependent function button: ......_ Setting within a menu.
Multifunction display 1-3 (3): displays the programmed start times. ro: Continuous mode (only auxiliary air heater). Jli: Heating (auxiliary air heater and auxiliary coolant heater). Ventilation (only auxiliary coolant heater).
Set and display start time. Menu-dependent function button: Close the menu.
®Activate the child proof lock. Open the menu 338. Menu-dependent function button: OK Confirm settings.
Auxiliary air heater: setting the heating level. Auxiliary coolant heater: Switch from heating to ventilation. Menu-dependent function button: ...,. Setting within a menu.
Air conditioning system I 333
Switching the supplementary heating system on and off
r-Y'n First read and observe the introductory L-J.:.I.I information and safety warnings & on page 332.
In vehicles with camping equipment (California), the supplementary heater is controlled via the cen-tral control panel =>page 192.
Switching on the supplementary heating sys-tem:
Manually with button [011/0IF) in the roof dis-ON/OFF play.
l/i Manually with the remote control key.
Automatically with a programmed and ac-tivated switch-on time.
Switching off the supplementary heating sys-tem:
ON/OFF Manually with the function button =>Fig. 264 CD in the roof display.
Off Manually with the remote control key.
Automatically after the set operating dura-tion has elapsed.
Only if the vehicle has an auxiliary coolant heater Automatically when the indicator lamp lights (fuel gauge) =>page 340.
Automatically if the charge level of the ad-ditional battery is too low =>page 362.
Setting the operating duration (when the ignition is switched off)
The default setting for the operating duration is 30 minutes. You can set the operating duration be-tween 10 and 120 minutes.
• Press any button on the roof display to activate the roof display.
• Only if the vehicle has an auxiliary coolant heater: Press the button to set the operating mode.
• Press the@ button.
• Press the button@) to set the operating dura-tion.
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• Press the function button ....,. or T until the re-quired operating duration is displayed.
• Press button@) again to confirm the operating duration.
• Only for auxiliary air heater: press the func-tion button ....,. or ... as often as necessary until the desired heating level is displayed.
The supplementary heating system has been switched on. The operatin_lLduration is counted backwards. Press to switch off the sup-plementary heating system prematurely.
Continuous mode eo (only for auxiliary air heater, with the ignition switched off)
Press any button on the roof display to activate the roof display.
Press the@) button.
Press the @) button.
Press the function button ....,. or ... as often as nec-essary until Heating eo is displayed.
Press button @)to confirm the setting.
Press the function button ....,. or T as often as nec-essary until the required temperature level is dis-played.
Press button @)again to confirm the temperature.
Things to note
The supplementary heating system runs on for a short time after it is switched off in order to cool the heating unit (switch-off delay). The exhaust gases in the system can also be emitted.
Switch-off delay for the auxiliary heater
If the ignition is switched off while the auxiliary wa-ter heater is on, the selected function continues being performed for a maximum of 10 minutes. The set switch-off delay is shown on the display.
Each time button is pressed, the switch-off delay is reduced by one minute.