VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE 1992 T4 / 4.G Owner's Manual

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CONTROLS AND
EQUIPMENT

Head
restraints*

The
front
head restraints are adjustable for rake and height and should be set to suit the

size
of the person in the seat. Correctly ad­
justed head restraints together
with
the
seat
belts offer effective protection.

Adjusting
height*

• Grip sides of head restraint
with
both hands and pull up or push down.
• The best protection is obtained when the upper edge of restraint is roughly at eye
level.

Note

In vehicles
with
a high partition the head re­
straints are not adjustable.
Removing
and
installing

To
remove head restraints in
front
seat
backrests,
pull restraints up to the stop,
press
both buttons (arrows) and atthe same
time take restraints out.

To
install again, push the restraint rods
into

the guides
until
they are heard to engage.
Note

On
some models, head restraints are
fitted

which are retained by spring clips.

To
remove the spring clips from the seat backrest guide rings, pull or push the clip out
to one side
with
a small screwdriver.
When reinstalling, insert the head restraint
first,
and then push the spring clips in so
that

the straight leg is at the rear.
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Seats
in cab

The correct adjustment
of the
seats
is im­
portant
for:

- reaching
the
controls safely and quickly
- relaxed low-fatigue body position
- maximum protection from the seat belts. The
front
seats should
be
adjusted before
putting
on the
seat belt.
After every fore and
aft
adjustment
of the
seat
check,
by
jerking
with
the
body,
that

the retainers are properly engaged.
[B70-160J
Driver and front passenger
seats
To
move seat backwards and for­ wards (1)

Lift
lever and move seat. Then release lever
and move seat
further
so
that
the catch en­
gages.

The driver's seat should be adjusted so
that

the pedals can
be
fully depressed
with
the
legs
slightly angled.

Attention
For
safety reasons the driver's
seat must only be moved back­
wards or forwards when vehicle
is
stationary.
Adjusting
backrest angle (2)

Take
weight
off
backrest and
turn
knob.
The backrest
of
the driver's seat should
be

adjusted
so
that
the top of the
steering
wheel can be reached
with
the arms angled slightly.

Attention
Do
not lower the backrest too far
when on the move because the seat belts are
then
no longer fully
effective.

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Seat
stop
(3)*
the second battery* is located under the •ft seat. To get to the battery the seat can

:e
cashed forward past the normal stop:
• Dush seat fully forward
• Dul stop outwards and push seat
further
":~.vard.

Pivoting
seats*
me release mechanism of both seats is lo­ rded on each seat base at bottom
right.

Seats
are released by pulling up the lever.

E::^
seats are turned anti-clockwise so
:~at it might be necessary to push the seat
':".vard slightly or open the doors.

Attention

When
vehicle
is
moving
the
seats
must
be
facing
forward
and be

properly
secured.
Two-seater
passenger bench*

To
lower the backrest, press locking knob to
the rear.
When lowered, the backrest is locked. The locking knob must therefore be pressed
again to
lift
backrest up.

Attention
For
safety
reasons the
backrest

must
always
be locked
when
ve­

hicle
is in
motion.
Head
restraints

The head restraints should be ac _s:e; body
size
- see page 19.

Seat
heating*

Seat
cushion and backrest of
front
seats can
be heated electrically when ignition is on. Further details are given under "Switches",
page 51.
Armrests*
The armrests on the
front
seats can be hinged up if they are not required.
The angle of the armrests can be adjusted

as
required
with
a knurled knob, underneath
the armrest.

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Seats
in passenger
compartment

Centre
seat
and
single
seats* Folding
backrest
down

To
fold backrest down press the locking knob to the rear.
When folded down the backrest is locked.

To
lift
it up the locking knob must therefore be pressed again.

Attention
For
safety
reasons the
backrest

must
always
be
vertical
when
ve­
hicle
is in
motion.
Removing
seat

The seat can be removed easily.
• To remove pull levers on
left
and
right
of frame (illustration).
• Pull seat to rear slightly and take it out.
Installing
seat

• To install, place seat in
front
of the secur­ ing parts in floor as shown.
•
Lift
levers on
left
and
right
of seat frame and push seat forward
until
it engages firm­ly in the securing parts.

Important
notes
on
installing
seats

are
given
on the
next
page.

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Attention
When installing the seats the fol­ lowing points are important for
the safety of the vehicle
occu­
pants:

•
The seats must always be firm­ ly engaged in the mountings so

that
they cannot become de­
tached when braking or in an

accident.

•
The seats must always be in­
stalled in the correct direction
and position so
that
the belts pro­
vided for each place can be worn properly.
Rear seat bench
(three-seater)

~:
ncrease
the
size
of the
luggage
area
the
"ear
seat,
or the
backrest
only,
can be tipped

"crward.
Attention!
When taking off the rear
three

point seat belts the belts must be
pushed
underneath the loops
provided on the side
trim
panels.

This
will
prevent the belts from
becoming
damaged when the
rear seat backrest is folded for­
wards.

Folding
backrest forwards

•
Push
lever
at right or left of
backrest
for­
wards.

•
Fold
backrest
down.
Tipping
seat bench

•
Fold
backrest
forwards

•
Pull
loop
on lower part of
seat
bench
•
Tip
bench
forwards.
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Removing
rear
seat

To
increase the luggage/loading area, the rear seat can be removed:
• Fold backrest of centre seat forwards
• If fitted, fold folding seat* out of way -
see
page 25
• Remove lower seat frame trim* from rear seat
• Remove head restraints* - see page 19
• Fold backrest down - see page 23
• Tip seat forwards - see page 23
• Loosen and remove two bolts (arrows in the
left
illustration)
• Carefully fold seat back • Fold back carpet* to attain
access
to the

front
bolts
• Loosen and remove
front
bolts (arrows in the
right
illustration)
• Remove seat to rear
• Screw in and tighten all four bolts in the securing points.

Fitting
rear
seat

• Fold down backrest of centre bench seat
• If fitted, fold folding seat out of way.
• Fold back carpet and retain
with
some­ thing heavy
• Remove the four bolts • Fit seat
into
position
• Tighten
front
bolts by hand
(right
illustra­
tion)

• Carefully fold seat back
•
Insert
rear bolts
(left
illustration) and tighten all four bolts

Attention
Ensure
that that
the
rear
seat

bench securing
bolts
are
tigh­

tened
again,
as the
security
of
the
seat
belts
and
therefore
the
safety
of the passengers
depends
upon
it.
• Fold backrest up
Notes

• It is expedient for two people to carry out the removal and
fitting
of the rear bench
seat.

• When removing and
fitting
the seat en­ sure
that
the belts, side trim, loudspeaker
grilles etc. are not damaged or soiled.
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Folding
seat*

[B70-296

The single seat next
to the
centre seat oench can
be
folded,
in
such
a
manner,
to

enable easy
access
to the
rear seat bench.
Folding
seat

• Unlatch
the
seat backrest
and tip
oackrest forwards
(left
hand illustration).
• Then,
tip the
seat sideways
to the
left
centre and
right
hand illustrations).
[B70-297

•
To
return
the
seat
to its
original position proceed
in the
reverse order.

Removing
seat

The seat can
be
removed
by
performing
a

few simple operations).
• Set seat
into
sitting
position.
•
Press
both
levers
on
foot
part
of
seat downwards.
•
Press
seat towards
left
hand side
in di­
rection
of
seat bench and take
out.

Installing
seat

• To install the seat, place seat on
left
hand
side
(as viewed
from
driving direction) next
to
the
securing elements
on
vehicle floor. [B
70-298

• Then, pull seat towards
right,
until
seat engages
firmly
in the
securing parts.

Attention

•
The seat must always be properly engaged in the retainers
to ensure
that
it cannot move if
the brakes are applied or the ve­ hicle is involved in an accident

•
The seat must always be rein­
stalled in the correct direction
and position. This ensures
that

the seat
belt
provided can always be properly
used.

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Loading/sleeping surface*
The rear seat backrest
with
a loading/sleep­ ing surface can be folded forward to provide

a
large loading and/or sleeping surface.
• Remove head restraints from rear seat
bench.

• Unlatch the backrest at the
left
or
right
hand outer side and tip it forwards
(left
hand illustration). • Unlatch the centre seat bench backrest,
fold it forwards and fold the wooden part
forwards
until
a large surface is provided (centre illustration).
• To
return
the backrest to its original
posi­
tion
proceed in the reverse order.
Attention
When
the
vehicle
is
moving,
no
one,
and
this includes children, may remain
on the
loading/sleep­ing surface.
Further important instructions
on

loading
are to be
found
on
page
28.
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igggage
compartment cover*

I
-
/ehicles with
a
rear seat bench,
a
lug-

zazs
compartment cover
can
be
installed, :e rending
on the
vehicle version.
~en loading,
the
luggage compartment
::.
er
can
be
tipped upwards.
Attention
When
the
vehicle
is
moving
no
persons,
animals
or
heavy items
of luggage
are to be
carried
on

the luggage compartment cover
- danger
of
injury when brakes are applied suddenly
or
when ve­hicle
is
involved
in
an
accident.
further important instructions
on
oading are
to
be
found
on
page 28.

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Luggage
compartment/load
surface

To
enlarge
luggage
space
Lower
backrest and seat as described on
page 23.

Notes
on loading
In the interests of good handling ensure
that

the load (persons and luggage) is distributed evenly. Heavy items should always be car­ried as near to the rear axle as possible or
better still, between the
axles.

The permissible axle and gross
weights must not be exceeded under any circumstances.
Attention
• It should be noted
that
when
transporting heavy items the handling
will
change due to the
displacement of the centre of
gravity. Driving style and speed must be altered to suit.
• The load must be stowed so

that
no items of luggage can fly
forward if brakes are applied suddenly. - If necessary use the lashing
eyes.
• One should ensure
that
the heater el­
ements in the rear window on the Variant
are not damaged by articles rubbing against
them.
• The stale air
escapes
through ventilation openings at the rear. The function of these openings must not be impaired.
Attention
• When vehicle is on the move no persons may be in the luggage
compartment. This includes

children.
Every passenger must
be belted in properly - see page
15.

• Never drive
with
the tailgate or
wing doors not properly closed otherwise exhaust gas can be
drawn
into
the vehicle
interior.
On
vehicles
with
lashing eyes the load
should always be secured to the
eyes.

Each
eye has a tensile strength of 500 kg.
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