How to turn on the heater in the Tiguan L?
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First, enter the main driver's cabin of the vehicle. Below the central control screen on the right side of the cabin is the air conditioning control area for this model. The button on the far left of the control panel is the power button for the air conditioning. Press it once to turn on the air conditioning. At the same time, there is a knob on the far right, which is used to adjust the air conditioning temperature. Turning it to the right activates the heating function. Adjust the temperature for the driver's seat, and the other temperature zones will change synchronously without needing additional adjustments. After turning off the synchronization, each zone can be set individually.
I've been driving the Tiguan L for three years, and using the heater is quite straightforward. After starting the car, don't rush—let the engine warm up for a few minutes until the coolant temperature gauge reaches the middle position. On the dashboard, turn the temperature control knob to the red zone, typically setting it above 22°C for a warmer effect. Then, press the fan button to adjust the airflow, starting from the medium setting is recommended. A key point is to turn off the A/C button, as it only blows cold air and wastes fuel; the heater actually relies on the engine's heat to blow warm air. Next, select the vent direction—for instance, adjust it to the windshield to help defrost or direct it toward the feet for more comfort. In winter, I also preheat the seats and use the steering wheel shortcut keys to speed up warming. Regularly replacing the air filter is essential to avoid dust buildup that could block airflow. If the car has an auto mode, simply press the AUTO button, and the system will handle it automatically, but manual adjustments offer more flexibility.
