Volkswagen ID.3: Overview of seat heating

The front seats can be electrically heated in three levels when the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle is drive-ready.

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 or in the Infotainment system are red.

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 ºC( +77 ºF).

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 Volkswagen ID.3 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.

• If you have a limited perception of pain and/or temperature, never use the seat heating function.

• 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

The heating elements of the seat heating may be damaged by loads concentrated in a single place and insulating materials.

• Do not kneel on the seats and do not exert pressure on the seat cushion and backrest with sharp or pointed objects.

• Do not exert pressure on the seat cushion and backrest with pointed objects.

• Switch the seat heating off if insulating materials are installed on the seat, e.g. a protective cover or a child restraint.

• Only use the seat heating if 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.

• Using the seat heating function
• Steering wheel heating

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 or at the bottom edge of the screen.

3. To set the heating level, tap or repeatedly.

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.

In order to save energy, switch off the seat heating as soon as possible.

The seat heating switches on and off automatically

If you reactivate the Volkswagen ID.3 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 driveready, 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.

Automatic seat heating 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 Volkswagen ID.3 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, selectO ff in the menu item.

Steering wheel heating

The steering wheel heating only works when the Volkswagen ID.3 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 in the Infotainment system are red.

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 Volkswagen ID.3 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 Volkswagen ID.3 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 theS mart Climate function , the set heating level of the steering wheel heating remains selected.

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.

Rear window defroster

The rear window defroster only works when the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle's drive system is activated.

Switch the rear window defroster on and off on the control next to the multi-function steering wheel.

The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a maximum of around ten minutes.

NOTICE

Stickers applied over the heating wires of the rear window defroster on the inside can damage the rear window defroster.

• Do not affix stickers over the heating wires of the rear window defroster.

In order to save energy, switch off the rear window defroster as soon as possible.

Introduction

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.

If you use stationary air conditioning without a charging cable connected, the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle range will decrease. In extreme outside temperatures, the heating and cooling power of the stationary air conditioning function may not be sufficient to reach the preset desired temperature.