air conditioning VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2018 Owners Manual

Upper center console

Fig. 6 Overview of the upper center console.
Key to fig. 6:
(1) Button for the emergency flashers 
(2) PASSENGER AIR BAG /&&  light (front airbag for front seat passenger)
(3) Radio or Radio & Navigation system (factory-installed) ⇒ Booklet Radio or
⇒ Booklet Navigation system
(4) Controls for:
– Climatronic
– Manual air conditioning
– Heating and ventilation system
(5) Air vents  –

Heating and air conditioning

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. 151 In the center console: Manual air conditioning controls.

Button/Knob More information: Manual air conditioning ⇒ fig. 151
= 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
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The air conditioner is most efficient when the windows and the power sunroof are closed. If the vehicle is stationary and the passenger compartment becomes very hot due to sunlight, briefly opening the windows and the power sunroof may speed up the cooling process.
Keep the air intake slots in front of the windshield free of ice, snow, and leaves so that the heating and ventilation systems can work properly.
Settings for optimum visibility
When you switch on the cooling system, both the temperature and humidity in the vehicle are reduced. This will help make passengers feel more comfortable and help keep the windows from fogging up.
For manual air conditioning
x Switch off the air recirculation ⇒  Air recirculation.
x Set the fan to the desired speed.
x Turn the temperature knob to the center position.
x Open and adjust all air vents in the instrument panel ⇒  Air vents.
x Turn the air distribution knob to the desired setting.
x Push the !

 Heating and ventilation system: Air recirculation button.

The air recirculation mode helps prevent outside air from entering the vehicle interior.
In very hot outside temperatures, temporarily switch to air recirculation in order to cool the vehicle interior faster.
For safety reasons, air recirculation is switched off if you push the  button or the air distribution
knob is turned to < ⇒ .
Switching air recirculation on and off: Heating and ventilation system
Switching on: Press the  button. The indicator light in the button comes on.
Switching off: Press the  button. The indicator light in the button goes out.
Switching air recirculation on and off: Manual air conditioning
Switching on: Press the 3 button. The indicator light in the button comes on.
Switching off: Press the 3 button. The indicator light in the button goes out.
Switching manual air recirculation on and off: Climatronic