How to Turn on the Air Conditioning in a Volkswagen?
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To turn on the air conditioning in a Volkswagen, follow these steps: 1. For cooling: Press the A/C button, turn on the fan switch, rotate the temperature control knob to the blue side for cold air, adjust the fan speed, and set the desired temperature. 2. For heating: Turn off the A/C button, turn on the fan switch, rotate the temperature control knob to the red side for warm air, adjust the fan speed, and set the desired temperature. 3. Additional information: The A/C button in a car controls the compressor. The car air conditioning system includes not only the compressor but also components like the condenser, evaporator, and expansion valve. To get cold air, you need to turn on the A/C switch; otherwise, the system will only operate the blower, delivering air at ambient temperature.
I just picked up a Volkswagen Magotan, and the air conditioning controls are actually quite simple. First, start the engine, then look for the large round button with three small fan icons in the center console—turning it clockwise increases the fan speed. Temperature control is even more intuitive: the left knob labeled LO/HI adjusts between cold and warm air, with the blue zone for cold air and the red zone for warm air. To activate AC cooling, press the snowflake button in the middle of the round knob—it only cools when the light is on. Remember, on rainy days, press the button with the fan and arrow symbol to defog the windshield, and the square button with wavy lines for rear window heating. The new digital instrument cluster even displays the set AC temperature, which is very convenient.
Last time I drove my friend's Volkswagen Passat on a long-distance business trip, I noticed its air conditioning and steering wheel heating could work in sync. After ignition, pressing the AUTO button illuminates the AC panel with green backlight. At this point, rotating the independent knobs on both sides allows separate temperature settings for driver and front passenger. If the automatic mode feels too breezy, simply use the fan speed +/- buttons for manual adjustment. The rear air vents are located behind the front center armrest - remember to turn the knob for rear passengers. On long highway drives, be especially mindful: keeping recirculation mode on too long may cause drowsiness, so press the car-with-arrow button on the panel every two hours to switch to fresh air mode for ventilation.
