Volkswagen ID.7: Windshield defroster

The windshield defroster works when the ignition is switched on.

Switch the windshield defroster on and off on the control panel to the left of the multi-function steering wheel.

Switch the windshield defroster on and off in the Air conditioner menu.

Depending on the outside temperature, the windshield defroster switches off automatically, at the latest after approximately eight minutes.

Automatic windshield defroster

The windshield defroster switches on automatically when a window could fog up.

1. Open the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system.
2. Switch the automatic windshield defroster on or off via Automatic windshield defroster.

The automatic windshield defroster is also active when the climate control system is switched off.

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.

Rear window defroster

The rear window defroster works when the ignition is switched on.

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

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

NOTICE

Stickers that are placed on the inside of the rear window over the heating wires of the rear window defroster, or objects that rest against the inside of the rear window may damage the rear window defroster.

• Do not affix any labels over the heating wires of the rear window defroster.
• Do not load the luggage compartment to a height where objects rest against the rear window.

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

Overview of Seat Heating and Seat VentilationOperating the stationary air conditioning