Volkswagen ID.3: Overview of the Climatronic

Climatronic is an automatic air conditioning system which warms, cools and dehumidifies the air. In automatic mode, Climatronic can automatically control the air temperature, air distribution and the volume of air.

The air conditioner is most effective when the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle interior is kept closed. If there is a build-up of heat inside the vehicle, ventilation can help to speed up the cooling process.

Certain functions of the air conditioner depend on the vehicle equipment.

Display of activated functions

Illuminated symbols on the sensor areas indicate that a function is activated.

In the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system, function keys highlighted in color indicate that a function is switched on (→ Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system) .

Air conditioner with voice command operation

Some of the air conditioner functions can be operated with voice control, depending on the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle equipment .

WARNING

Icy, snow-covered or misted windows greatly reduce visibility. This increases the risk of collisions and accidents that could result in serious or fatal injuries.

• Keep all windows free of ice, snow and fog.

• Adjust the heating, air conditioner, and rear window defroster to a setting where the windows do not fog up (→ Heating and air conditioning system) .

• Only start driving when all windows are clear.

• Only use recirculation mode for a short time. Otherwise, the windows could fog up very quickly and greatly reduce visibility.

• Switch off air recirculation as soon as it is no longer needed.

Some settings can be saved in the driver personalization user profiles and will change if the user profile is switched .

• Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system
• Temperature regulation
• Air distribution and blower speed
• Air recirculation

Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system

In the upper center console

Open the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system.

In the Classic Climate and Smart Climate submenus, you can find, for example, the functions for temperature regulation (→ Air conditioner temperature control) and air distribution (→ Air conditioner air distribution) .

Depending on the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle equipment, the Classic Climate menu may also be called Climate control.

The Smart Climate submenu is available depending on the vehicle equipment .

Climate control settings submenu

Open the Climate control settings submenu.

Depending on the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle equipment, you can find additional comfort functions in theC limate control settings submenu:

• Switch on automatic air recirculation (→ Air recirculation) .

• Switch on seat heating automatically at the beginning of the journey (→ Seat heating) .

• Switch on steering wheel heating automatically at the beginning of the journey (→ Steering wheel heating) .

Switching the Climatronic on and off

In the Air conditioner menu: top of the screen

Switch the air conditioning system on and off.

1. Tap in the upper center console.

2. Tap in the Air conditioner menu.

Automatic mode of the Climatronic

In the air conditioner menu

The set air temperature is maintained constant. The air volume and air distribution are automatically controlled. Automatic mode switches off when the blower speed is changed manually.

If a Smart Climate function is switched on, Climatronic automatic mode is also switched on (→ Air conditioner air distribution) .

Selecting the air conditioner profile

The blower power in automatic mode can be controlled via the air conditioning profiles.

1. Open the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system.

2. Tap .

3. Select your preferred air conditioner profile in the pop-up window.

Air Care

In the Air conditioner menu: Air Care submenu

The Air Care Climatronic active combination filter can limit the entrance of hazardous substances as well as allergens.

If Air Care is switched on, the air recirculation of the air conditioner is maximized as far as permitted by the risk of fogging up the windows depending on the humidity in the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle interior and the outside temperature. Air recirculation is controlled automatically and adapts itself continuously to prevent vehicle occupant fatigue.

Switching Air Care on and off

1. Open the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system.

2. Tap Air Care.

3. Tap Active.

Temperature regulation

in the Infotainment system: Bottom of the screen

Adjust the temperature. The temperature settings are displayed permanently at the bottom of the screen in the Infotainment system.

In the Air conditioner menu: Classic Climate submenu

Depending on the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle equipment, the Classic Climate menu may also be called Climate control.

The air is cooled and dehumidified in cooling mode.

Switch the maximum cooling output on and off.

Air recirculation is switched on automatically and Climatronic automatically directs air to the upper body.

Apply temperature settings for the driver side to all seats.

On the Infotainment system: setting the temperature with the touch control

Depending on the equipment, you can set the temperature via the touch control on the Infotainment system.

1. To set the temperature of the Climatronic to +22 ºC (+72 ºF), tap and hold the touch control in the center between and .

   Or: to set a different temperature, swipe to the right or left on the touch control.

   The set temperatures are displayed at the bottom of the screen in the Infotainment system.

In the Infotainment system: Stationary air conditioning menu

Open the Stationary air conditioning menu in the Infotainment system (→ Stationary air conditioning) .

Climate control depending on the seat

To make sure the power usage of the climate control system is as efficient as possible, the climate control operates based on whether the seat is occupied. If a seat is not occupied, Eco can be displayed instead of the temperature in the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system.

If a seat is occupied by a person wearing a seat belt, the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle recognizes the occupied seat when the vehicle's drive system is operational.

Air distribution and blower speed

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. TheS mart 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 Volkswagen ID.3 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 Volkswagen ID.3 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 .

Automatic recirculation mode on the Climatronic system

Automatic air recirculation helps you if the outside air is of poor quality by temporarily turning on or off the supply of fresh air, within the system limitations. The system cannot detect unpleasant odors.

1. Open the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system (→ Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system) .

2. Switch automatic air recirculation on or off with Automatic air recirculation.

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 door windows could fog up.

WARNING

A lack of fresh air supply may result in reduced visibility due to fogged up windows and rapid driver fatigue due to stale air. This can result in collisions, accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

• Only use recirculation mode for a short time.

• Always switch off recirculation mode as soon as it is not necessary.

NOTICE

Tobacco smoke can settle on the refrigerant system evaporator and the active combination filter and cause permanent odors.

• To prevent permanent odors, do not smoke in the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle when air recirculation is switched on.