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Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Information on the air conditioning system

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

The cooling system for the vehicle interior only works when the engine is running and the blower is switched on.

The air conditioning system operates most effectively with the windows and the electric panorama sliding and tilting glass roof closed. However, if the vehicle has heated up after standing in the sun for some time, the air inside can be cooled more quickly by opening the windows and the electric panorama sliding and tilting glass roof for a short time.

Settings for optimal road visibility

Switching the cooling system on not only reduces the temperature of the vehicle interior, but also the humidity. This improves comfort for the vehicle occupants and prevents the windows from misting when the outside humidity is high.

Air conditioning system (manual)

Climatronic

Changing the temperature scale in the Climatronic

Press and hold the  and buttons to switch the temperature display from Celsius to Fahrenheit and vice versa.

The cooling system cannot be switched on

The following criteria may prevent the cooling system from being switched on:

Things to note

If the humidity and temperature outside the vehicle are high, condensation can drip off the evaporator in the cooling system and form a pool underneath the vehicle. This is normal and does not indicate a leak.

The windscreen may mist up after starting the engine due to residual humidity in the air conditioning system. Switch the defrost function on in order to clear the windscreen of condensation or mist as quickly as possible.

Controls for the heating and fresh air system
Fig. 127 In the centre console: rotary controller of the heating and fresh air system with controls First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings  ...

Vents
Fig. 128 In the dash panel: vents First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The vents   should be left open to ensure that the vehicle interior is sufficiently ...

Other materials:

AGM Battery
Maintenance-Free Battery with Specific Electrolyte without a Visual Indicator Lead-acid battery, where the electrolyte is fixed in an absorbent glass mat (AGM). The battery is closed and equipped with breather valves. ...

Handling wheels and tyres
Fig. 145 Diagram showing how to swap wheels First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsThe tyres are the most used and most underestimated parts of a vehicle. Tyres are very important as the narrow tyre surfaces are the only contact between the vehicle and the ro ...

Pressures, Checking
  Note Check cooling performance. The A/C system is functioning correctly when the air flowing from the instrument panel vents has a temperature of 70C or lower. Setting on Climatronic “LO”. ...

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