System Airflow Description - Manual Climate Control: Floor/Defrost

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN X, Standard TransSECTION Floor/Defrost
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When FLOOR/DEFROST is selected:

  • The air inlet door vacuum control motor is at no vacuum, admitting only outside air into the passenger compartment.
  • The panel/defrost door vacuum control motor is at no vacuum and the panel/floor door vacuum control motor is at partial vacuum, directing airflow to the defroster duct, side window demisters and floor duct.
  • The temperature can be adjusted to heat or cool the air below the outside temperature.
  • The A/C compressor will operate if the outside temperature is above approximately 6Β°C (43Β°F).
  • The blower motor is on.
RENDER: 1.0x

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