they fog up more often in cold times of the year.
underside of the vehicle. Do not allow the exhaust pipe
to become blocked by snow, mud or objects.
1. To improve heating and cooling performance, keep
the air intake located in front of the windshield
free of ice, snow and leaves ÿ p. 382.
WARNING
The exhaust gases from the independent heater
contain, among other substances, carbon
monoxide, a colorless, odorless and toxic gas.
Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness
and death.
2. To allow air to circulate in the passenger
compartment from the front to the rear, leave the
ventilation slots at the rear of the luggage
compartment free.
· Never turn on the independent heating or never
leave it running when the vehicle is in closed or
unventilated rooms.
3. Switch on the defrost/defog function ÿ p. 134.
The temperature unit is not set correctly
· Never program the independent heating so that it
turns on and works in an enclosed area or
without ventilation.
1. Change the temperature units of all vehicle
temperature gauges in the infotainment system
ÿ p. 41.
WARNING
Some parts of the independent heater exhaust
system get very hot, which can cause fires.
Water or steam under the vehicle
When the outside humidity and ambient temperature
are high, condensation water may drip from the
cooling evaporator and form a small puddle under the
vehicle. This is normal and does not mean there is a
leak!
· Park the vehicle so that no exhaust system
component comes into contact with easily
flammable materials that may be found under the
vehicle, such as dry grass.
When the outdoor humidity is high and the room
temperature is low, condensation water may evaporate
when the independent heating is in operation. In this
case, steam may be escaping from under the vehicle.
This does not mean that the vehicle has any kind of
damage.
WARNING
The air that comes out of the diffusers can damage or
render unusable food, medicines or objects sensitive
to heat or cold.
· Do not place food, medicines or other objects
sensitive to cold or heat in front of the air vents.
Independent heating and
ventilation
Introduction to the topic
Switch independent heating and
ventilation on and off
With separate heating and ventilation, the
passenger compartment can be heated in winter
and ventilated in summer. You can also mist the
Note and , at the beginning of this ca
chapter, on page 139.
windshield and leave it free of ice and snow (if it is
The independent heating works both with the ignition
a thin layer). The independent heater works with
on and off.
fuel from the vehicle's tank and can be used when
the vehicle is stationary and the ignition is switched
off. The independent vent receives electrical
power from the 12-volt battery.
Open the Independent heating menu
1. Manual climate control: Press the
of the sis
infotainment theme button.
2. Manual climate control: Press the function buttons
tion Vehicle and .
Independent heating exhaust system
1. Climatronic: Open the climate settings in
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The exhaust gases from the independent heater exit
through an exhaust pipe located in the
the infotainment system.
2. Climatronic: Press the function button .
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Connect independent heating
Independent lefaction three times in a row maximum.
When the independent heating is switched on, you hear
1. Press the immediate heating button on the
climate control panel.
noises caused by the operation of the independent
heating.
Or: Activate the heating/fan function. immediately
in the Independent heating menu .
remote control
If independent heating or ventilation is used
Or: press the radio
frequency button ÿ p. 141.
pending multiple times over a period of time
extended time, the 12 volt battery will discharge. In order for
the battery to recharge, drive it from time to time for a sufficiently
long distance.
Or: schedule a departure time ÿ p. 140.
If the 12 volt battery is very low or the fuel tank is empty, it is not
possible to switch on the independent heating.
If you park the vehicle on a downhill grade with very little
fuel in the tank (just above the reserve level), the fuel
level indication may not be accurate and the operation of the
parking heater may be limited. .
Switch off the independent heating manually
1. Press the immediate heating button on the climate control
panel.
remote control
Or: press the radio
frequency button ÿ p. 141.
Schedule independent heating
and ventilation
The independent heating is switched off automatically
The independent heating is automatically switched off if one
of the following conditions is met:
Note and , at the beginning of this ca
chapter, on page 139.
The independent heating is programmed in the infotainment
system.
— When the scheduled departure time arrives or the set
operating time elapses ÿ p. 140.
Change operating mode
— If the yellow control lamp (fuel level indicator) lights up ÿ p. 30.
1. Open the Independent heating menu.
2. To change the mode, press the buttons
— When the charge of the 12 volt battery drops excessively.
Heat or Fan function .
In the event of high temperatures, the independent
Once switched off, manually or automatically, the independent
ventilation introduces fresh air into the passenger
compartment, thus preventing the accumulation of heat.
heating will continue to run for a short time to burn any fuel left in
the system.
Setting the operating time of the independent heating
Using the independent heater as an additional heater
1. Open the Independent heating menu.
When the engine is started, the independent heating can
continue to function as an additional heating measure. The
following conditions must be met for this: — The automatic
auxiliary heater function is activated in the climate settings of the
infotainment system.
2. Press the Adjust function button.
3. To determine the operating time, press the Duration function
button.
The set operating time is valid when the independent
heating is switched on with the immediate heating button or the
radio remote control.
— The outside temperature is below +5 °C (+41 °F).
The maximum operating time of the independent heating is 60
minutes.
The additional heating measure is automatically switched off
after a certain time.
With the vehicle stopped, only the maximum operating
time of the AC can be activated.
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Programming a departure
Radio frequency remote
control of independent
time You have to activate the heating or ventilation
each time you want to use it. The departure time also
has to be activated anew each time.
heating and ventilation
1. Before programming, check that the date and time
are correctly set in the vehicle ÿ p. 35.
Use independent heating and
ventilation with the radio remote
control
2. Open the Independent heating menu.
3. Press the Adjust function button.
4. Select one of the memories for a Start Time
exit.
5. Press the Activate feature button.
Using the radio remote control, the fuel-operated
stand-alone heater can be switched on and off
from outside the vehicle.
Manual climate control: The programmed departure
time determines when the heating or independent
ventilation should be switched off.
The start of the heating or ventilation process is
determined based on the programmed operating time.
Climatronic: Based on the scheduled departure time
and the outside temperature, the vehicle automatically
calculates the start time of the heating or ventilation
process to reach the set temperature.
Check programming When
a departure time is activated, the yellow LED of
the immediate heating button lights up on the
Climatronic control panel for approx. 10 seconds
after switching off the ignition.
WARNING
Fig. 119 Radio frequency remote control of the
independent heater
The exhaust gases from the independent heater
contain, among other substances, carbon
monoxide, a toxic, colorless and odorless gas.
Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness
and death.
Switch on separate heating and ventilation
with the radio remote control
1. Press the key for approx. 1 second. ÿ fig. 119.
· Never program the independent heating so that it
turns on and works in an enclosed area or without
ventilation.
Switch off separate heating and ventilation with
the radio remote control
1. Press the
button ÿ fig. 119.
for approx. 1 second
Radio remote control LED When the keys are
pressed, the LED indicates different states ÿ fig. 119
.
2
It turns on
— In green: the independent heating is on
nected.
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— In red: the independent heating is off
nected.
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Flashes irregularly —
Green: the independent heating is blocked. The fuel
tank is almost empty, the 12 volt battery voltage is
too low or there is some fault. Refuel, ride long
enough for the 12 volt battery to charge, or go to a
suitably qualified specialist workshop.
Volkswagen recommends a Volks wagen dealer.
Flashes regularly — Red
or green: Connection or disconnection signal not
received. Reduce the distance to the vehicle.
Fig. 120 Radio remote control: battery compartment
cover.
Lights up or flashes —
In orange: The button cell battery of the RF remote
control is almost depleted. Change the button cell.
Replace the button cell
1. Insert a suitable tool, such as a screwdriver, into the
recess in the control housing in the direction of the
arrow ÿ fig. 120.
range radius
The maximum range of the RF remote control is a
2. Lift the battery cover with the tool
until the sockets are exposed.
few hundred meters with a new button cell and optimal
conditions.
3. Slide the cover slightly in the direction of the arrow
cha.
— Keep a distance of at least 2 meters (7 feet) between
the RF remote control and the vehicle.
4. Remove the cover.
— Avoid obstacles between the controller and the vehicle.
hiculus
5. To remove the battery, insert e.g. eg a screwdriver
in the recess of the battery carefully.
— Hold the control vertically with the chrome element
ÿ fig. 119 1 up.
6. Lift the battery up with the screwdriver until it is
released from its housing.
— Do not cover the antenna.
7. Remove the battery.
8. Insert a new coin cell battery of the same type so that
it clicks into the housing. When doing so, please
note the battery polarity information on the inside of
the battery cover.
If the weather conditions are bad, there are buildings in
the vicinity or the button cell battery is almost depleted,
the range of the controller is reduced.
WARNING
9. Place the battery cover on the casing of the RF
remote control and gently press it until it clicks into
place.
There are electronic components in the radio remote
control that can be damaged if they get wet, hit hard or
receive direct sunlight.
DANGER
· Avoid getting wet and receiving strong blows or direct
sunlight.
Button batteries, if swallowed or inserted into the
windpipe, can cause serious or even fatal injuries in
a very short time by suffocation or internal rupture.
Replace the button battery of the
Seek immediate medical attention if
radio remote control
You suspect that someone has swallowed a button cell
battery.
If the LED does not light up, the remote control's button
cell battery needs to be replaced.
· If the battery cover cannot be closed, do not use the
RF remote control.
Keep the radio remote control
Coins and key chains that use button batteries are
always out of the reach of children.
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WARNING
The use of inappropriate button batteries may damage
the remote control.
· Always replace an old coin cell battery with a new
one of the same voltage, size and specification.
· When inserting the button cell battery, pay attention
to the polarity.
Dispose of used button cell batteries in an
environmentally friendly manner.
The button battery of the radio remote control
may contain perchlorate. Observe the legal
provisions regarding its disposal.
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