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How to Turn Off the Air Conditioning in a Volkswagen Passat?

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DiCali

07/24/25 2:34pm

Here are the methods to turn off the air conditioning in a Volkswagen Passat: 1. Method one: Press the automatic operation button (AUTO) once. Blue indicates cooling, and red indicates heating. Reduce the fan speed to OFF, or you can directly press the ECON button. 2. Method two: For manual air conditioning, first turn on the fan, then press the A/C switch (the light should be on) and adjust the temperature to a suitable level (blue is for cooling). 3. Method three: For automatic air conditioning, press the AUTO button for automatic operation (automatic air conditioning), first turn on the fan, then press the A/C switch (the light should be on) and adjust the temperature to a suitable level (specific degrees).

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MacAngelina

08/11/25 8:19am

I often drive a Volkswagen Passat to commute, and I found the air conditioning control buttons in the central area of the dashboard. There is a prominent fan icon or a button labeled 'AC OFF'—just press it lightly to completely turn off the air conditioning system. The Passat's setup is quite user-friendly, not overly complicated to the point of confusion. Even in manual mode, you can adjust the temperature and fan speed. Also, a quick reminder: keeping the air conditioning on for long periods increases fuel consumption, especially in city traffic, which can add up to tens of dollars in extra fuel costs each month. So now, I make it a habit to turn it off completely during short trips and just roll down the windows for ventilation—it’s more economical and comfortable.

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