Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Controls for the heating and fresh air system

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / Air conditioning system / Heating, ventilating, cooling / 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

Button, control	Additional information. Heating and fresh air system
Temperature ①.	Turn the regulator to set the temperature as required. The required interior temperature cannot be lower than the outside temperature as the heating and fresh air system cannot cool or dehumidify the air.
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Blowers ②.	Setting 0: blower and heating and fresh air system switched off. Setting 4: highest blower setting.

Air distribution ③.	Turn the control to direct the airflow exactly as required.
	Air distribution to the windscreen.
	Air distribution to the upper body via the air vents in the dash panel.
	Air distribution to the footwell.
	Air distribution to the windscreen and the footwell.
	Air recirculation mode .

Settings for optimal road visibility

Switch off air recirculation mode .

Set blower to level 1 or 2.

Set the temperature selector to the required position.

Open and position all vents on the dash panel .

Turn the air distribution controller to the desired position.

WARNING

Stale air can quickly make the driver tired and affect their concentration, which in turn can cause collisions, accidents and serious injuries.

Never switch off the blowers or switch on the air recirculation mode for an extended period as this prevents fresh air from entering the vehicle interior.

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