NOTICE
Food, medication, and objects that are sensitive to heat or cold can become damaged or unusable from the air coming out of the vents.
Do not place any food, medication, or other objects that are sensitive to temperature in front of the vents.
Air distribution functions in the Air conditioner menu: Classic Climate
Set the blower speed with the touch control.
Direct air to the upper body.
Direct air into the footwell.
Direct air onto the windshield.
Air distribution functions in the Air conditioner menu: Smart Climate
If a Smart Climate function is switched on, Climatronic automatic mode is also switched on. The Smart Climate functions remain switched on for a short time and
automatic mode also remains switched on once this time has elapsed.
Clear fog and ice from the windshield.
Direct warm air into the footwell.
Direct warm air onto the steering wheel.
Direct cool air into the
footwell. Direct fresh air from outside into the vehicle interior.
Temporarily increase the power of the heating.
Temporarily increase the power of the
refrigerant system.
Defrost function
On the control next to multi-function steering wheel
The Climatronic defrost function clears fog and ice from the windshield.
The air is dehumidified and the blower is set to a higher speed.
Air recirculation
No fresh air will enter the vehicle interior when recirculation mode is switched on.
Switch air recirculation on and off in the Air conditioner menu.
1. Open the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system.
2. Tap Classic Climate.
3. Tap
.
When does recirculation mode switch off?
Recirculation mode will switch off in the following situations ⇒
If the defrost function is switched on.
:
If a sensor detects that the windows could fog up.
WARNING
Without a supply of fresh air, the door windows can mist up and reduce visibility, and the driver can quickly become fatigued from inhaling exhaled air. This can
result in collisions, accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
Only use recirculation mode for a short time.
Switch off air recirculation as soon as it is no longer needed.
NOTICE
Cigarette smoke can settle on the air conditioner evaporator and the enhanced air filter and cause permanent odors.
To prevent permanent odors, do not smoke inside the vehicle with air recirculation switched on.
Seat heating
When the vehicle's drive system is activated, the front seats and outer rear seats can be electrically heated in three levels.
Switch the seat heating on and off in the Air conditioner menu.
Seat heating levels
The operation status of the seat heating is represented by colors in the Infotainment system. At the highest heating level, all three indicators under
Infotainment system are red.
or
in th
Using the seat heating function
1. Open the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system ⇒ Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system .
2. To switch on the seat heating at the highest heating level, tap
3. To set the heating level, tap or repeatedly.
or
at the bottom edge of the screen.
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4. To switch the seat heating off, tap
or
repeatedly until the symbol is gray.
Or: to switch the seat heating on or off, tap with two fingers on the touch control under the Infotainment system on the driver's or passenger's side.
Switching on seat heating automatically at the beginning of the journey
1. Open the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system ⇒ Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system .
2. To open the Climate control settings submenu, tap
.
3. To select the heating level at the beginning of the journey, tap
in the Seat heating menu item.
After the vehicle's drive system has been activated, the selected heating level is automatically switched on, depending on the outside temperature.
Or: To stop seat heating being switched on automatically at the beginning of the journey, select Off in the menu item.
The seat heating switches on and off automatically
If you reactivate the vehicle's drive system within approximately ten minutes, the last heating level set for the driver seat is automatically switched on. If the front
passenger seat is occupied, the last heating level set for the front passenger seat is also switched on automatically.
If the front passenger leaves their seat when the seat heating is switched on and the vehicle has been made drive-ready, the seat heating for the front passenger
seat is automatically switched off. The display in the Infotainment system turns grey after approximately two seconds. If the front passenger takes their seat again
when the vehicle is still drive-ready, the seat heating for the front passenger seat is automatically switched back on.
When should the seat heating function be switched off?
Switch off the seat heating function under any of the following conditions:
The seat is occupied by a person with a limited perception of pain or temperature →
The seat is not occupied
.
A child restraint is installed on the seat
Objects are covering the seat, e.g. protective covers, jackets, blankets or bags.
The seat is damp or wet.
The interior or exterior temperature is higher than +25 °C (+77 °F).
WARNING
Magnetic fields are generated when the seat heating is operated. In individual cases, these magnetic fields can affect active medical implants (e.g.
pacemakers).
If you wear an active medical implant, you should consult your doctor or the manufacturer of your implant before operating the seat heating.
Make your vehicle occupants aware of this as well.
WARNING
People who cannot feel pain or perceive temperature or can do so only to a limited extent, due to medication, paralysis or chronic illnesses such as diabetes,
could develop burns or hypothermia on the back, buttocks and legs when using seat heating. Such injuries may take a very long time to heal or may never heal
completely.
Never use the seat heating function if you suffer from reduced perception of pain and/or temperature.
Contact a medical doctor for questions about personal health conditions.
WARNING
If the seat cover is soaked through, this can cause the seat heating to malfunction and increase the risk of burns.
Make sure the seat is dry before using the seat heating function.
Never sit on the seat while wearing damp or wet clothing.
Do not place any damp or wet objects and clothing on the seat.
Do not pour any fluids on the seat.
NOTICE
Localized pressure and insulating materials can damage the heating elements of the seat heating.
Do not kneel on the seats and do not exert any other form of localized pressure on the seat cushion and backrest.
Do not exert pressure on the seat cushion and backrest with pointed objects.
Switch off the seat heating if insulating materials have been fitted to the seat, e.g. a protective cover or a child restraint.
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Use the seat heating only when the seat is equipped with the original seat covers.
If any odor starts to develop, turn off the seat heating immediately and have it checked by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends
contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
In order to save energy, switch off the seat heating as soon as possible.
Steering wheel heating
The steering wheel heating only works when the vehicle's drive system is activated.
Switch the steering wheel heating on or off in the Infotainment system.
Heating levels for the steering wheel heating
The steering wheel heating modes are shown by colors in the Infotainment system. At the highest heating level, all three indicators under
system are red.
in the Infotainment
Operating steering wheel heating
1. Open the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system ⇒ Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system .
2. Open the Classic Climate submenu in the Infotainment system.
3. To switch on steering wheel heating at the highest heating level, tap
4. To adjust the heating level, tap repeatedly.
.
5. To switch the steering wheel heating off, tap
repeatedly until the symbol turns gray.
Steering wheel heating switches on automatically
If you reactivate the vehicle's drive system within approximately ten minutes, the last heating level set is automatically switched on.
Switching on steering wheel heating automatically at the beginning of the journey
1. Open the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system ⇒ Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system .
2. To open the Climate control settings submenu, tap
3. Activate the Steering wheel heating checkbox.
.
After drive-ready mode is established, the steering wheel heating is automatically switched on, depending on the outside temperature.
Switching on Steering Wheel Heating automatically with the Smart Climate function
Direct warm air onto the steering wheel.
The Smart Climate submenu is available depending on the vehicle equipment.
If you switch on the Smart Climate function
in the Air conditioner menu, the steering wheel heating will be switched on at the lowest heating level.
If the steering wheel heating is already switched on before switching on the Smart Climate function
selected.
, the set heating level of the steering wheel heating remains
Steering wheel heating switches off automatically
If one of the following conditions applies, the steering wheel heating switches off automatically:
If the energy use is too high.
If the steering wheel heating system is malfunctioning.
Windshield defroster
The windshield defroster only works when the vehicle's drive system is activated.
Switch the windshield defroster on and off on the control next to the multi-function steering wheel.
Depending on the outside temperature, the windshield defroster switches off automatically, at the latest after approximately eight minutes.
Defrosting the windshield using the defrost function
If the defrost function is switched on and a sensor detects that the windshield may fog up, the windshield defroster will turn on automatically.
The windshield defroster switches off automatically
If one of the following conditions applies, the windshield defroster switches off automatically:
If the energy use is too high.
If the climate control system is malfunctioning.
If the specified time has expired.
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2024 VW ID.4 Owner's Manual
