tow bar VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER 2011 Owners Manual
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Fig. 87 Next to the steering wheel: control for in-strument and switch lighting as well as headlight range control
,....-('n First read and observe the Introductory l-Jo:-1.1 information and safety warnings & on page 106.
CD Instrument and switch lighting
When the headlights are switched on. the bright-ness of the instruments and switch lighting can be regulated to suit your requirements by turning the control =>Fig. 87 Q).
0 Headlight range control
Depending on what level it is set to. the headlight range control ® adjusts the position of the light cones in the headlights according to the load that the vehicle is carrying. This gives the driver the best visibility possible and means that oncoming traffic will not be dazzled => &.
The headlights can only be adjusted when the dip-ped beam headlights are switched on.
To adjust, turn the control® to:
Setting Vehicle load level3l
Front seats occupied and light lug-gage in the vehicle.
Several seats occupied and light lug-gage in the vehicle.
All seats occupied and luggage com-2 partment fully loaded. Towing a trailer with a low drawbar load.
Front seats occupied and luggage 3 compartment fully loaded. Towing a trailer with maximum drawbar load.
•l If you have different loads, you can select a position be-;:j tween the settings. :::;; a: "'
Dynamic headlight range control
There is no control ® for headlight range if the ve-hicle has dynamic headlight control. The headlight range is automatically ad a pled to suit the vehicle load level as soon as the headlights are switched on=>&.
,A WARNING
Heavy objects in the vehicle can cause the headlights to dazzle and distract other road users. This can lead to accidents and serious Injuries.
• The light cone should always be adjusted to the load level of the vehicle to ensure that other road users are not dazzled.
,A WARNING
Failure or malfunction in the dynamic head-light range control can cause the headlights to dazzle or distract other road users. This can lead to accidents and serious injuries.
• Go to a qualified workshop to have the headlight range control checked immediately.
Lights and vision 113
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In low temperatures, fit winter tyres to both the ve-hicle and the trailer.
Drawbar load
The drawbar load is the weight that the towing bracket exerts on the ball coupling vertically from above. The maximum permitted weight exerted by the trailer drawbar on the ball coupling of the tow-ing bracket must not exceed 100 kg.
The figures for the draw bar weights that are given on the type plate of the towing bracket are for cer-tification purposes only. The correct values for your specific model, which may be lower than these fig-ures, are given in the vehicle registration docu-ments. All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence over these data &.
In the interest of road safety, Volkswagen Commer-cial Vehicles recommends that you always trans-port the maximum drawbar load. The response of the trailer on the road will be poor if the drawbar load is too small.
The drawbar load increases the weight on the rear axle and reduces the maximum load level as a re-sult.
Vehicles with starUstop system
• If a factory-fitted towing bracket or a towing bracket retro-fitted by Volkswagen Commercial Ve-hicles is used, the Start/Stop system remains ac-tive when towing a trailer 283.
• If towing brackets that were not retrofitted by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles are used, the StarUStop system must be switched off manually using the button in the dash panel before you start towing a trailer and must remain switched off as long as a trailer is being towed &.
Tachograph
For vehicles whose gross vehicle weight rating, in-cluding trailer exceeds 3,500 kg, and those used commercially to transport goods, use of a tacho-graph is required by law. This is irrespective of whether the vehicle or the trailer or both are used for commercial transportation of goods.
Additional information and warnings:
• Exterior views 5
• Lights 106
• Tachograph 172
• Braking, stopping and parking 269
• Driving with respect for the environment 278
• Wheels and tyres 367
• Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts 394
140 Before the journey
• Maximum permitted trailer weights =>page 450
• Maximum permitted gross combination weight rating =>page 450
A WARNING
it is dangerous to transport people In a trailer and it may also be illegal.
A WARNING
Improper use of the towing bracket can cause Injury and accidents.
• Only use the towing bracket if it Is fitted properly and Is not damaged.
• Do not carry out any alterations or repairs to the towing bracket.
• To reduce the risk of Injury In rear-end col· lis ions, and to pedestrians and cyclists when the vehicle Is parked, always remove the ball coupling when a trailer Is not being used.
• Never Install a weight-distributing or load-balancing towing bracket to the vehicle. The vehicle Is not constructed for these kinds of towing brackets. The towing bracket can fall, causing the trailer to tear loose from the vehl· cl e.
A WARNING
Towing a trailer and transporting heavy or bulky Items can change the way the vehicle's handling. This can lead to accidents.
• Always secure loads properly using suita-ble and undamaged securing straps.
• Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic con-ditions.
• Trailers with a high centre of gravity are more likely to tip over than trailers with a low centre of gravity.
• Avoid abrupt and sudden driving and braking manoeuvres.
• Take special care when overtaking.
• Reduce your speed Immediately if the trailer shows even the slightest sign of snak-Ing.
• Never drive faster than 80 km/h (50 m ph) when towing a trailer or 100 km/h (62 mph) In exceptional cases. This also applies to coun-tries where higher speeds are permitted. AI· ways obey speed limits. In some areas speed limits for vehicles that are towing trailers are lower than for vehicles without trailers. .,.
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A WARNING (Continued)
• Never try to stop a trailer from snaking by Increasing your speed.
A WARNING
Accidents and severe injuries can occur if the maximum permitted draw bar weight is ex-ceeded.
• Never exceed the specified values.
A WARNING
The start/stop system must always be switch-ed off manually when a trailer Is to be towed with towing brackets that were not retrofitted by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. Other-wise faults can occur In the brake system, possibly resulting In accidents and serious Injuries.
Technical requirements
,...-.('n First read and observe the introductory 1--J,:.U information and safety warnings & on page 139.
If the vehicle is supplied with a factory-fitted tow-ing bracket it will already have the necessary tech-nical modifications and meet the statutory require-ments for towing a trailer.
Only use a towing bracket which is approved for the gross weight of the trailer you want to tow as a retrofit solution. The towing bracket must be suit-able for the vehicle and trailer and be securely bol-ted to the vehicle's chassis. Only a towing bracket with a removable ball coupling should be used. Al-ways check and follow the data provided by the towing bracket manufacturer. Never install a weight-distributing or load-balancing towing brack-et on the vehicle.
Towing brackets fitted to the rear bumper
Never fit a towing bracket to the rear bumper or to its fastenings. The towing bracket must not prevent the rear bumper from functioning correctly. Do not
A WARNING (Continued)
• Always switch off the start/stop system manually If a trailer is attached to a towing bracket that was not retrofitted by Volkswa-gen Commercial Vehicles.
m Always switch off the anti-theft alarm when a L!J trailer is being hitched or unhitched 43. The tilt sensor could otherwise trigger an alarm unnecessarily.
m In new vehicles, do not tow a trailer during L!J the first 1,000 km 394.
m Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recom-L!J mends removing the ball coupling before driving without a trailer. The level of damage sus-tained during a rear-end collision could be greater for vehicles with a fitted ball coupling than for those without.
m By law, the ball coupling must be removed if L!J a trailer is not being towed if it obscures the number plate.
m In some models, the towing bracket is re-L!J qui red for towing vehicles. For this reason, the towing bracket ball coupling should be stored in the vehicle at all times.
Engine cooling system
There is an increased load on the engine and the cooling system when towing a trailer. The cooling system must contain sufficient coolant and be able to cope with the extra load added by the trailer.
Trailer brake
If the trailer is equipped with its own brake system, comply with the relevant regulations. The trailer's brake system must never be connected to the ve-hicle brake system.
Emergency breakaway cable
Always use safety chains between your vehicle and the trailer 144.
Trailer rear lights
The rear lights on the trailer must meet legal re-quirements 144.
Transporting items 1141
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m If the vehicle battery charge level is low, the W electrical connection to the trailer will be in-terrupted automatically.
Loading the trailer
ill1 First read and observe the introductory L-W.! information and safety warnings & on page 139.
Trailer weight and drawbar load
The trailer weight is the weight that the vehicle can pull &. The drawbar load is the weight that the towing bracket exerts on the ball coupling vertically from above.
The figures for trailer weights and draw bar weights that are given on the data plate of the towing bracket are for certification purposes only. The cor-rect values for your specific model, which may be lower than these figures, are given in the vehicle registration documents. All data in the official vehi-cle documents take precedence over these data.
In the interest of road safety, Volkswagen Commer-cial Vehicles recommends that you always trans-port the maximum drawbar load. The response of the trailer on the road will be poor if the drawbar load is too small.
The drawbar load increases the weight on the rear axle and reduces the maximum load level as a re-sult.
Gross combination weight rating
The combination weight is made up of the actual weight of the loaded vehicle and of the loaded trail-er.
Loading the trailer
The weight of the load should be distributed even-ly. The maximum permitted drawbar load should be utilised. Do not place the load only at the front or the rear of the trailer:
Towing a trailer
ill1 First read and observe the introductory L-W.! information and safety warnings & on page 139.
146 Before the Journey
m When the engine is running, electrical con-w sumers in the trailer are supplied with voltage via the electrical connection (pin 9 and pin 10 of the trailer socket).
• Secure all loads on the trailer properly.
Tyre pressure
Follow the trailer manufacturer's recommendations concerning the tyre pressure for the trailer tyres.
When towing a trailer, inflate the wheels on the towing vehicle with the maximum permitted tyre pressure 367.
A WARNING
Accidents and serious injuries can occur if you exceed the vehicle's maximum permitted gross axle weight rating, drawbar load, gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating.
• Never exceed the specified values .
• Never let the actual weights at the front and rear axles exceed the gross axle weight ratings. Never exceed the permissible gross vehicle weight for the vehicle with weight at the front and rear of the vehicle.
A wARNING
Loads that may slide can severely Impair sta-bility and driving safety, which can cause ac-cidents and severe injuries.
• Always load trailers correctly .
• Always secure loads using suitable and undamaged securing straps.
Headlight adjustment
Towing a trailer can raise the front end of the vehi-cle enough for the dipped beam to blind other road users. Use the headlight range control to lower the
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Requirements for trailer stabilisation
• The vehicle is a factory-fitted towing bracket or a compatible towing bracket is fitted.
• ESC is active. The indicator lamp in the in-strument cluster is not lit up.
• The trailer is electrically connected to the tow-ing vehicle via the trailer socket.
• The vehicle speed is higher than approximately 60 km/h (37 mph).
• The maximum drawbar load is being carried.
• The trailer must have a rigid drawbar.
• Trailers with brakes must have a mechanical overrun system.
A WARNING
De not let the extra safety afforded by the trailer stabilisation function tempt you into taking any risks when driving-this can cause accidents.
• Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic con-ditions.
1481 Before the JOUrney
A WARNING (Continued)
• Accelerate carefully on slippery surfaces.
• Take your foot off the accelerator if one of the systems is active.
A wARNING
The trailer stabillsation function may not be able to detect all driving situations correctly.
• Light trailers that are snaking will not be recognised by the trailer stabilisation func-tion and stabilised accordingly in all cases.
• A trailer can still jack-knife on slippery roads with little grip, even if the towing vehi-cle is equipped with the trailer stabilisation system.
• Trailers with a high centre of gravity might tip over before snaking starts.
• Sudden braking procedures could occur automatically In extreme driving situations If the trailer socket Is being used without a trail-er (e.g. for a bicycle carrier with lighting).
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Retrofitting a towing bracket
Fig. 115 Dimensions and attachment points for retrofitting a towing bracket.
r-1"'11 First read and observe the Introductory L-J,:.U Information and safety warnings & on page 139.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends having the towing bracket retrofitted by a qualified workshop. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles rec-ommends using a Volkswagen Commercial Vehi-cles dealership for this purpose. Electronic compo-
nents also have to be retro-fitted and, for example, the cooling system may need to be modified or heat shields may need to be fitted. For this and other work, specialist knowledge and tools are re-quired.
=>Fig. 115 shows the dimensions and attachment points which must be observed if you have a tow-ing bracket retro-fitted. Always observe the mini-mum distance given from the middle of the ball coupling to the surface of the road. This also ap-plies when the vehicle Is fully laden, including max-imum drawbar load.
The attachment points ® are underneath the vehi-cle.
The trailer stabilisation system can be activated if a towing bracket is retrofitted, provided compatible electronic components are fitted. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends using a Volks-wagen Commercial Vehicles dealership for this purpose.
A WARNING
Electrical accessories that are not connected properly can cause faults In the entire vehicle electronics system and also cause accidents and serious Injuries.
• Never connect the trailer's electrical sys-tem directly to the electrical connections of the tall lights or to other unsuitable sources of electricity. Only a suitable connector may be used to connect the trailer.
• A towing bracket should be retrofitted to the vehicle by a qualified workshop.
A WARNING
The trailer can become detached from the towing vehicle if the towing bracket Is unsuit-able or Incorrectly fitted. This can cause seri-ous accidents and fatal injuries.
r::l Only use towing brackets which have been W approved by Volkswagen Commercial Vehi-cles for your vehicle type.
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Removing and stowing the opaque shades
Fig. 144 Removing the opaque shade from the windscreen
,....-("n First read and observe the introductory L-.lc.l.l information and safety warnings & on page 175.
Removing the opaque shade from the windscreen
• Fold up the sun visors.
• Carefully and slightly bend the rods =>Fig. 144 G).
• Pull back the right side of the windscreen shade about 15 cm and remove it@.
• Disassemble the opaque shade for the wind-screen in reverse order to the order given on =>page 176.
• Stow the opaque shade for the windscreen se-curely in its storage bag.
Removing the opaque shade from the rear window
• Unhook the hooks on the left and right.
• Keep the opaque shade in place by placing one hand on the middle of the shade.
• Unhook the middle hook and remove the opa-que shade from the rear window.
• Disassemble the opaque shade for the rear window in reverse order to the order given on =>page 177.
• Stow the opaque shade for the rear window se-curely in its storage bag.
Removing the magnetic opaque shade from the rear window
• Take hold of the opaque shade on the rear win-dow at the outer edge and pull it off carefully from the window frame.
• Fold the opaque shade for the rear window se-curely in its storage bag =>CD.
Fig. 145 Folding up the opaque shades for the driver door and front passenger door
Removing and folding up the opaque shades for the driver and front passenger doors
• Pull each opaque shade away from the driver and front passenger doors.
• Hold the individual opaque shade by the edges =>Fig. 145 CD and turn your hands in opposite di-rections.
• Bring your hands together towards the middle of the shade @.
• Stow the opaque shades securely in the stor-age bag.
Removing the opaque shades from the central and rear side windows
• Take hold of the tab on the bar.
• Unhook both ends of the bar and roll it halfway down.
• Remove the opaque shade from the bar.
• Guide the sun blind down into the holder.
• Stow the opaque shades securely in the stor-age bag.
Equipment, Multivan 179
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Seat functions, rear, Business
ct:lJ Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Controls of the 2-seat arrangement. . . . . . . . . 183
Seat heater in the 2-seat arrangement . . . . . . 183
Armrests . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. .. .. . .. .. .. 184
Moving the 2-seat arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Centre console of the 2-seat arrangement . . 185
Refrigerator box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
The seats of the 2-seat arrangement are not suita-ble for the attachment of child seats => &.
Features of the 2-seat arrangement
• Optimised seat belts for both seats.
• Head restraints and seat belts can be electrical-ly adjusted for height.
• The height, forwards/backwards position and angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted electri-cally.
• The backrest angle can be adjusted electrically.
• Electrically adjustable lumbar support.
• seat heating.
• Armrests with stowage compartment.
Additional information and warnings:
• Sitting correctly and safely =>page 61
• Seat functions. rear =>page 72
• Seat belts => page 79
• Airbag system =>page 87
• Child seats (accessories) =>page 96
• Luggage compartment =>page 130
• Stowage =>page 150
• Central table =>page 155
A WARNING
Incorrect use of the seat functions can cause serious Injuries.
• Always assume a correct sitting position before you drive and maintain this position throughout the trip. This also applies to all passengers.
• Keep hands, fingers, feet and other body parts away from the moving parts of the seats.
1821 Before the journey
A WARNING
The seats of the 2-seat arrangement are not suitable for the attachment of child seats of any kind.
• Never use a child seat on the 2-seat ar-rangement.
A WARNING
Incorrect adjustment or removal and Installa-tion of single seats and/or the 2-seat arrange-ment can cause accidents and severe Inju-ries.
• All adjustments as well as removing/In-stalling should be carried out only when the vehicle Is stationary; otherwise the single seats and/or the 2-seat arrangement could move unexpectedly when the vehicle Is in motion. Furthermore, an Incorrect seating po-sition Is adopted while adjusting the seat.
• All single seats and the 2-seat arrange-ment must always be fitted In the seat rails and must be securely engaged.
• Never use the table while the vehicle is in motion. All backrests must be In the upright position and securely engaged In this posi-tion while the vehicle Is In motion.
• While the vehicle Is In motion the feet of a fitted single seat must not be positioned close to the removable covers In the seat rails.
• Never move single seats and/or the 2-seat arrangement when the vehicle is on a steep slope. The single seats and/or the 2-seat ar-rangement could move unexpectedly and cause Injuries.
• The area for adjustment of the single seats and/or the 2-seat arrangement should not be restricted by any Items.
• While fitting and removing the single seats and/or the 2-seat arrangement, make sure that the seat feet are not soiled or dam-aged.
• The rotating single seats In the passenger compartment can be engaged securely only when facing either the front or rear of the ve-hicle. .,.
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Opening the manual pop-up roof
Fig. 181 In the headliner: detach the hook of the retaining strap (left) and release the catches of the roof shell (right).
Fig. 182 Opening the pop-up roof.
r""'('n First read and observe the introductory L-W.I information and safety warnings & on page 218.
Opening the manual pop-up roof
• Open the roller shutter.
• Release the hooks =>Fig. 181 CD of the retain-ing strap on both sides from the retaining ring.
• Pull the latches @) towards front on both sides, and open the catches of the roof shell.
• Pull the cross web @ on both sides over the arrester® (arrow).
• Push the bar 182 CD upwards, firmly and evenly with both hands.
• Push up the bed panel to increase standing room. The bed panel is held up in the open posi-tion by a gas-filled strut.
The pop-up roof is held up in the open position by gas-filled struts.
Opening and closing windows in the canvas
• To Open, unzip and fold down the canvas.
• To Close, fold the canvas back up and zip com-pletely closed.
The insect screen is sewn into the canvas and cannot be opened.
Bed in pop-up roof
• Step carefully onto the seat cushion of the front seats and support yourself on the edge of the bed when climbing up to the pop-up roof bed => &.
Fitting the safety net for the pop-up roof bed
Always fit the safety net when children sleep in or otherwise occupy the pop-up roof bed => &.
• Fit the hooks on the safety net into the rings at the top right and top left of the pop-up roof.
• Lift the mattress on the roof bed and attach the bottom of the safety net to the now accessible press studs in the bed panel.
• Observe the safety instructions on the sticker on the front side of the bed panel
aAWARNING
Always take care when climbing into and out of the pop-up roof bed, otherwise you could cause serious injury to yourself or others.
• Never step on or support yourself with the front seat armrests or head restraints.
• Never step on or support yourself with the closed roller shutter.
• Never jump off the pop-up roof bed. Al-ways take care while climbing down. Ill>
Equipment, California I 219
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A WARNING (Continued)
• Help others, especially children, to climb up and down safely.
A WARNING
If the safety net is not fitted or not properly fitted, children could fall off the pop-up roof bed and seriously injure themselves.
Closing the manual pop-up roof
Fig. 183 Locking pop-up roof
,....--('n First read and observe the introductory L-J,::.U information and safety warnings & on page 218.
• Close all of the windows in the pop-up roof can-vas.
• Remove the children's safety net.
• Lower the bed panel.
• Ensure that the roller shutter is and stays open.
• Make sure that no people or objects, such as blankets or pillows, are on the upper bed. Position both mattresses appropriately.
• Disconnect any connected devices from the 12-volt socket in the roof frame, and stow them in a safe place in the vehicle.
• Open a vehicle door or a window to allow for releasing any pressure which may be generated when the pop-up roof is closed.
• Pull the pop-up roof down firmly with the bar or with the attached loop. While doing this, make sure that the fabric does not hang out or is trapped in the lifting mechanism
220 I Before the journey
A WARNING (ConUnued)
• Always fit the safety net when children sleep in or otherwise occupy the pop-up roof bed.
m Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recom-L!J mends that small children not be allowed to sleep in the pop-up roof bed.
• Pull the bar downwards firmly and evenly with both hands until the pop-up roof is closed com-pletely. Make sure that the bellows material is not pinched.
• Lift the catches of the roof shell on both sides, and attach the cross web 183@ to the ar-rester@.
• Press down the catches CD until they engage audibly.
• Attach the hooks@ of the retaining strap on both sides in the retaining ring.
• Close the roller shutter. Make sure that the can-vas is not pinched.
CD
When closing the pop-up roof, make sure that the bellows material is not trapped. This ap-plies In particular for the catches and the rear lifting mechanism.