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How to Reset the Climatronic on a Tiguan

Model: Volkswagen Tiguan 5N, MK 1 - Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Part: Warning light – error code

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This video tutorial shows the reset and recalibration procedure for the climatronic system of the Volkswagen Tiguan. The procedure is very simple; first, start the engine, then press the air conditioning button and the second button at the top simultaneously.

Hold them until they start to flash; when they flash, release them and wait for the recalibration to finish, which takes less than a minute. Once the recalibration is complete, the lights will stop flashing.

This operation can be useful in case of issues with the climatronic system where a reset may be necessary.


Updated on 23 August 2026 by ScegliAuto


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