Heating and air conditioning system -> Air recirculation for Your Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door 2023

Do not place any food, medication, or other objects that are sensitive to temperature in front of the vents.  
Air distribution functions in the Air conditioner menu on the climate control bar  
Adjust the blower speed.  
Top arrow: Direct air onto the windshield.  
Middle arrow: Direct air to the upper body.  
Bottom arrow: Direct air into the footwell.  
Direct air to the upper body.  
Direct air into the footwell.  
Direct air to the upper body and into the footwell.  
Direct air onto the windshield and  
into the footwell. Direct air onto the windshield.  
Defrost function  
The Climatronic defrost function clears fog and ice from the windshield.  
The air is dehumidified and the blower is set to a higher speed.  
The air conditioning system's defrost function clears the windshield of fog and ice.  
The air must be dehumidified when the defrost function is switched on. Therefore when the defrost function is switched on, you cannot switch air recirculation on or  
cooling mode off.  
Air recirculation  
No fresh air will enter the vehicle interior when recirculation mode is switched on.  
Switch air recirculation on and off in the Air conditioner menu or climate control bar.  
1. Press  
on the climate control bar.  
When does recirculation mode switch off?  
Recirculation mode will switch off in the following situations   
If the defrost function is switched on.  
:
If a sensor detects that the windows could fog up.  
WARNING  
A lack of fresh air supply may result in reduced visibility due to fogged up windows and rapid driver fatigue due to stale air. This can result in collisions,  
accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
Only use recirculation mode for a short time.  
Always switch off recirculation mode as soon as it is not necessary.  
NOTICE  
Tobacco smoke can settle on the refrigerant system evaporator and the active combination filter and cause permanent odors.  
To prevent permanent odors, do not smoke in the vehicle when air recirculation is switched on.  
Climatronic: When reverse gear is engaged or while the automatic wash and wipe system is on, recirculation mode switches on automatically so that no odors  
will enter the vehicle interior.  
Manual air conditioning system: At very high outside temperatures, air recirculation helps to briefly cool down the vehicle interior faster.  
Seat heating and seat ventilation  
The seat heating and seat ventilation function when the engine is running. The front seats can be equipped with either a seat heating system or a combined seat  
heating and seat ventilation system. There are three levels of heating for the outer rear seats ⇒  
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The seat ventilation function ventilates the seat using vehicle interior air. This removes moisture from the body. The seat itself is not cooled directly.  
Switch the seat heating on and off in the Air conditioner menu or climate control bar.  
climate control bar.  
Switch the seat ventilation on and off in the Air conditioner menu or  
Seat heating levels  
The operating status of the seat heating is shown in colors. At the highest heating level, all three LEDs come on.  
Heating and ventilation levels for combined seat heating and seat ventilation  
The seat heating and seat ventilation are represented by colors:  
At the highest heating level, all three red LEDs come on.  
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At the highest ventilation level, all three blue LEDs come on.  
If the seat heating and seat ventilation are switched on at the same time, one red LED comes on and one blue LED comes on.  
Using the seat heating function  
1. In order to switch on the seat heating at the highest heating level, press the  
or  
button in the climate control bar.  
2. To set the heating level, press the  
3. To turn off the seat heating, press the  
button or the  
button repeatedly.  
or button repeatedly until the LED turns off.  
Operating seat heating and seat ventilation separately  
If operated separately, the last operating mode is always activated.  
1. To switch on seat heating or seat ventilation, press the  
or  
button.  
2. Choose between seat heating and seat ventilation in the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system.  
3. To adjust the heating or ventilation level, press the  
4. To switch off seat heating or seat ventilation, press the  
or  
button.  
button repeatedly until all LEDs turn off.  
or  
Operating seat heating and seat ventilation simultaneously  
For simultaneous operation of seat heating and seat ventilation, the systems can be set only via the Infotainment system.  
1. To switch on seat heating or seat ventilation, press the  
or  
button.  
2. Set the heating and ventilation levels via the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system.  
3. To switch off the seat heating and seat ventilation, tap the  
function key in the Infotainment system.  
The seat heating and seat ventilation switch on and off automatically  
If you switch off the ignition, the seat heating and seat ventilation are also switched off. If you switch on the ignition again within ten minutes, the last heating level o  
ventilation level selected for the driver seat is also automatically activated.  
When should the seat heating and seat ventilation be switched off?  
Switch off the seat heating and seat ventilation under any of the following conditions:  
The seat is occupied by a person with a limited perception of pain or temperature  
The seat is not occupied  
.
A child restraint is installed on the seat  
Objects are covering the seat, e.g. protective covers, jackets, blankets or bags.  
The seat is damp or wet.  
Seat heating only: The interior or exterior temperature is higher than +25 °C (+77 °F).  
WARNING  
Magnetic fields are generated when the seat heating is operated. In individual cases, these magnetic fields can affect active medical implants (e.g.  
pacemakers).  
If you wear an active medical implant, you should consult your doctor or the manufacturer of your implant before operating the seat heating.  
Make your vehicle occupants aware of this as well.  
WARNING  
People who cannot perceive pain or temperature or who have a limited perception of these due to medication, paralysis, or chronic illnesses such as diabetes  
could develop burns or undercooling on the back, buttocks, and legs when using seat heating or seat ventilation. Such injuries could take a very long time to heal  
or may never heal completely.  
If you have a limited perception of pain and/or temperature, never use the seat heating and seat ventilation.  
Contact a medical doctor for questions about personal health conditions.  
WARNING  
If the seat cover is soaked through, this can cause the seat heating to malfunction and increase the risk of burns.  
Make sure the seat surface is dry before using the seat heating function.  
Never sit on the seat while wearing damp or wet clothing.  
Do not place any damp or wet objects and clothing on the seat.  
Do not pour any fluids on the seat.  
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