I always set the climate to auto and then never touch it unless it’s to turn it off.
All functions you could need while driving are on or around the new golfs steering wheel, light control are in a similar place as older models they are just operated by button instead of turning a knob.
Manufacturers are getting away from having cheap nasty looking plastic knobs and buttons all over the dash to infotainment systems, you buy the car who’s system you find best for you