VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN 2015 5G / 7.G Owners Manual

Temporarily switch off the Forward Collision Warning system (Front
Assist) in the following situations

x When loads or attachment parts on other vehicles in front of your vehicle protrude to the side, rear, or above the normal vehicle dimensions.

Heating and air conditioning

WARNING
Poor visibility increases the risk of collisions and other accidents that cause serious person-al injuries.
x Always make sure all windows are clear of ice, snow and condensation for good visibility to the front, sides, and rear.
x Maximum heating output and defrosting performance are not possible until the engine has reached operating temperature. Wait until you have good visibility before driving off.
x Always make sure you know how to properly use the climate control system as well as the rear window defroster that you will need for good visibility.
x Never use air recirculation for long periods of time. When the air conditioner is off and recirculation mode is on, condensation can quickly form on the windows and greatly reduce visibility.
x Always switch off recirculation mode when it is not needed.
WARNING
Stale air causes driver fatigue and reduces driver alertness, which can cause accidents, colli-sions and serious personal injury.
x Never switch off the fan for a long period of time and never use air recirculation for a long period of time because no fresh air will enter the passenger compartment.
NOTICE
x If you think the air conditioner is not working properly or may be damaged, switch it off to help prevent more damage. Have the air conditioner checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
x Air conditioner repair requires specialized knowledge and special tools. Volkswagen rec-ommends that you see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
x Do not smoke when air recirculation is switched on. Smoke drawn into the ventilation sys-tem can leave residue on the evaporator and on the dust and pollen active carbon filter, result-ing in permanent odors whenever the air conditioner is switched on.
If the air conditioner is switched off, the fresh outside air will not be dehumidified. To help keep the windows from fogging over, Volkswagen recommends leaving the air conditioner (compressor) switched on. Press the !

Emergency starting and starting the engine with a very weak vehicle battery or after the vehicle battery has been replaced may change or delete system settings (including time, date, personal con-venience settings, and programming). Check the settings and correct as necessary once the vehicle battery has built up a sufficient charge.
Manual controls

Fig. 157 In the center console: Manual air conditioning controls.

Button/Knob More information: Manual air conditioning ⇒ fig. 157
K Air distribution to the upper instrument panel outlets.
O Air distribution to the upper instrument panel outlets and
footwells.
L Air distribution to the footwells.
u Air distribution to the windshield and footwells.
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Rear window defroster: Works only when the engine is
running and switches off automatically after 10 minutes or
less.
3 Air recirculation mode
A, [ Buttons for seat heating
!

Climatronic controls

Fig. 158 In the center console: Climatronic controls.

Button/Knob More information: Climatronic ⇒ fig. 158.
L Air distribution to the footwells.
Air is directed upward.
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Rear window defroster: Works only when the engine is
running and switches off automatically after 10 minutes or
less.
3 Manual and automatic air recirculation
A, [ Buttons for seat heating
!

WARNING
Stale air causes driver fatigue and reduces alertness, which can cause accidents, collisions, and serious personal injury.
x Never switch off the fan for a long time because no fresh air will enter the passenger com-partment.
When adjusting fan speed manually, LEDs in the knob (2) light up to indicate the current fan speed. During automatic regulation, the fan speed is not indicated.
Operation via the Infotainment system

Operation