2020 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 heating

WARNING
Closing the sun blind without the roll-back
function can cause serious injuries.
x Always close the sun blind carefully.
x Ensure that nobody obstructs the path
of the sun blind, especially if the roll-
back function is not activ
e when it is
closed.
x The roll-back function does not prevent
fingers or other body parts from being
pressed against the roof frame and sus-
taining injury. Heating and air condi-
tioning system
Heating, v

entilation,
cooling Introduction to the topic
The Climatronic is an automatic air condi-
tioning system that heats, cools and dehu-
midifies the air. Automatic mode enables the
Climatronic to control the air temperature, air
distribution and air v

olume automatically.
The air conditioning system will work most
effectively if the vehicle interior is kept
closed. Opening the windows and glass roof
to provide fresh air may accelerate cooling
down the vehicle if high temperatures have
built up in the vehicle interior.
Display of active functions
Illuminated symbols on the sensor buttons
indicate that the function is switched on.
Colour-coded function buttons display an ac-
tivated function in the climate settings on
the Infotainment system.
Operating the air conditioning system with
voice commands
Depending on the vehicle equipment, some
functions of the air conditioning system can
be operated with the voice control function

WARNING
Poor visibility through the door windows,
windscreen and rear window increases the
risk of collisions and accidents which can
cause serious injuries.
x Keep all door windows, the windscreen
and the rear window free from ice, snow
and condensation to maintain perf
ect
visibility.
x Adjust the heating, air conditioning and
rear window heating to prevent conden-
sation from forming on the windows.
x Only set off once all windows are clear.
x Use air recirculation mode for a short
period only. Condensation could other-
wise form very quickly on the windows,
greatly reducing visibility.
x Switch off the air recirculation mode
when it is no longer required. NOTICE
Food, medicine and other items that are sen-
sitiv
e to heat or cold could be either dam-
aged or rendered useless by the air flowing
out of the vents.
x Never leave food, medicines or other tem-
perature-sensitive objects in front of the
vents. NOTICE
If the air conditioning system is not working,
switch the air conditioning system off imme-
diately and ha

ve it checked by a qualified
workshop. This can help to prevent secondary
damage. Overview of functions
Please refer to and at the start of
the chapter on page 120.
Some functions of the air conditioning sys-
tem and menus in the Inf

otainment system as well as an air conditioning block for the
rear seats depend on the equipment le

vel.
In the Infotainment system Open the air conditioning settings in
the Infotainment system.
In the Infotainment system: upper screen
edge
Switch the air conditioning system on
and off.
In the Infotainment system: lower screen
edge Select temperature. Depending on the
equipment level, you can set the tem-
perature directly in the Infotainment
system or use the touch sliders be-
neath the Infotainment system. The
selected temperatures are displayed
at the bottom of the screen in the In-
fotainment system.
The temperatures set for the rear row
of seats are shown on the displays for
the air conditioning block for the rear
seats. Adopt temperature settings of driver
side f
or all seats. Switch the seat heating on and off

If REAR LOCK is active in the Infotainment
system, the rear air conditioning block
cannot be operated. NOTICE
Do not apply stickers over the heating ele-
ments from the inside to pre
vent damage to
the rear window heating. Air recirculation mode
Please refer to and at the start of
the chapter on page 120.
When air recirculation mode is switched on,
no fresh air enters the v

ehicle interior.
Switching manual air recirculation mode on
and off
1. Touch on the Infotainment system.
2.

Touch in the Infotainment system.
Automatic air recirculation mode of Clima-
tronic
Automatic air recirculation mode supports
you within the system limits by temporarily
switching the fresh air supply on or off if the
fresh air entering the v

ehicle is of poor quali-
ty. The system cannot detect unpleasant
odours.
1. Touch on the Infotainment system.
2.

Switch automatic air recirculation mode
on or off with
Automatic air recirculation.

Seat heating
Please refer to and at the start of
the chapter on page 120.
When the v
ehicle

x
Do not place any damp or wet objects or
items of clothing on the seat.
x Do not spill any liquids on the seat. NOTICE
x To a void damaging the heating elements,
do not kneel on the seats and do not apply
sharp pressure at a single point to the seat
cushion and backrest.
x Liquids, sharp objects and insulating mate-
rials, such as a protective cover or child
seat, may damage the seat heating.
x If an odour develops, immediately switch
off the seat heating and have it checked
by a qualified workshop.
x If the original seat covers are replaced
with another material, the seat heating
can overheat or the seat heating function
may be restricted. To save energy, switch off the seat
heating as soon as possible. Steering wheel heating
Please refer to and at the start of
the chapter on page 120.
The steering wheel heating can function only
when the v

ehicle

Automatic windscreen heating is also active
when the air conditioning system is switched
off
.
Windscreen heating using the defrost func-
tion
The windscreen heating will be switched on
when the defrost function is switched on and
a sensor detects that condensation may form
on the windscreen.
When does the windscreen heating switch
off?
The windscreen heating switches itself off if
one of the following conditions is met:

Overview and control elements
Please refer to and on page 218.
Fig. 123
Ov erview: display and operating unit of the 10-inch (10”) and 12-inch\
(12”) versions.1
Time. 2
Privacy status display, signal strength
display of the eSIM and number of noti-
fications. 3
Home button: .
4
Status display for seat heating and seat
v

entilation. 5
Sensor field (Infotainment system on or
off). 6
Touch slider for temperature. 7
Touch slider for volume. 8
Views (current view is highlighted). 9
Temperature display (adjustment via 6
). 10
Scroll bar and marking for additional
window. 11
Control centre. 12
Function buttons for main menus. 13
Screen (touchscreen). Further information and tips for oper-
ating the Inf
otainment system are pro-
vided on

x
Accelerate carefully and gently.
x A
void sudden braking and driving ma-
noeuvres.
x Brake earlier than in normal driving. NOTICE
Rubbing objects on the rear windows can
cause damage, e.g. to the heating wires of
the rear window heating. Luggage compartment
co

ver Fig. 125
In the luggage compartment: remo
v-
ing and installing the luggage compartment cov-
er.
When the boot lid is opened and closed, the
luggage compartment cover is also raised
and lowered if the retaining straps are at-
tached.
The luggage compartment cover is not suita-
ble as a shelf for objects, not even for light
pieces of clothing