ignition VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER 2012 User Guide
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Locking and unlocking the vehicle from inside
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Fig. 24 In the driver door: central locking button.
rf'n First read and observe the introductory L.-J=.I.I information and safety warnings & on page 39.
Press the =>Fig. 24 button:
a Unlocking the vehicle
6 Locking the vehicle
The central locking button works when the ignition is switched on and when it is switched off.
SAFELOCK mechanism
rf'n First read and observe the introductory L.-J=.I.I information and safety warnings & on page 39.
The SAFELOCK mechanism is only installed in conjunction with the anti-theft alarm system =>page 43 and the interior monitoring system =>page 44.
Function Action
The only time the central locking button does not work is when the SAFE LOCK mechanism is active =>page 42.
Please note the following when using the central locking button to lock the vehicle:
• The SAFELOCK mechanism will not be activa-ted =:>page 42.
• The anti-theft alarm will not be activated.
• it is not possible to open the doors or tailgate from the outside, for instance when stopped at traf-fic lights.
• The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by pulling the door release handle. You may have to pull the door release lever more than once.
• If the driver door is open, it will not be locked. This prevents you from locking yourself out of the vehicle.
Locking the vehicle and activating the SAFE-Press the® button on the remote control key once.
LOCK mechanism.
Locking the vehicle without activating the SAFELOCK mechanism.
Insert the vehicle key into the driver door lock cylinder and turn it to the closing position once.
Press the@ button on the remote control key twice.
Press the central locking button@ in the driver door once.
Insert the vehicle key into the driver door lock cylinder and turn it to the closing position twice.
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, when the ignition is switched off, the instrument cluster display may inform you about the activated SAFE-LOCK mechanism (SAFE LOCK).
The following applies when the SAFELOCK mechanism is deactivated:
• The vehicle can be unlocked and opened from the inside using the door release lever.
• The vehicle can be unlocked from the inside using the central locking button. .,.
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• If the SAFELOCK mechanism has been activa-ted using the remote control key: the anti-theft alarm is active.
Indicator lamp in the driver door
After locking the vehicle:
• If the SAFELOCK mechanism has been activa-ted using the remote control key in the driver door lock cylinder: the anti-theft alarm is not active.
• The interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm are deactivated.
Meaning
A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds, firstly at short inteNals and then more slowly. The SAFELOCK mechanism is activated.
A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds and then goes out. The LED light starts to flash again after approxi-mately 30 seconds.
The SAFELOCK mechanism is deactivated.
A red LED lights up steadily for approximately 30 seconds. Fault in the locking system. Go to a qualified workshop.
Notes for vehicles without SAFELOCK
mechanism
Please note the following when the vehicle is locked with the remote control key or with the vehi-cle key in the driver door lock cylinder:
• The anti-theft alarm and the interior monitoring system are immediately activated. All turn signals flash briefly to confirm activation.
Anti-theft alarm
rflt First read and observe the introductory 1..-.L::.U information and safety warnings & on page 39.
The anti-theft alarm makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle or steal it.
The anti-theft alarm system is automatically activa-ted when the vehicle is locked.
When does the system trigger an alarm?
The anti-theft alarm will sound an acoustic alarm for approximately 30 seconds and trigger a visible warning for up to 5 minutes if any of the following unauthorised actions are performed while the vehi-cle is locked:
• Mechanical unlocking of the vehicle with the ve-hicle key and failure to switch on the ignition within 15 seconds
• A door is opened.
A WARNING
Take care when using the SAFELOCK mecha-nism to avoid accidents or injuries.
• Never leave anybody in the vehicle if the vehicle has been locked using the remote control key. The doors can no longer be opened from the inside once the SAFELOCK mechanism is activated.
• Locked doors make it more difficult for emergency service personnel to gain access to the vehicle and provide assistance when needed. In an emergency, people locked in-side the vehicle would not be able to leave the vehicle by unlocking the doors.
• The tailgate is opened.
• The ignition is switched on using an invalid key.
• Movement inside the vehicle (in vehicles with interior monitoring).
• The vehicle is towed (vehicles with anti-tow alarm).
• The vehicle is lifted (vehicles with anti-tow alarm).
• Transportation of the vehicle on a ferry or train.
• Disconnection of the vehicle battery (only an acoustic alarm)
Switching off the alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the release button on the remote control key or insert the ignition key into the ignition lock. 11>-
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m Due to the current legislation on the Israel W market, the acoustic warning signals are de-activated there.
m The alarm will be triggered again if a person W gains access to the same or a different se-cured zone after the alarm has been switched off. For example, if the tailgate is opened after a door had been opened.
m The anti-theft alarm will not be activated if W the vehicle is locked from the Inside using the central locking button @.
m If you unlock the driver door mechanically us-L!J ing the vehicle key, only the driver door is un-locked, and not the whole vehicle. The SAFELOCK mechanism on all doors is not deactivated and the central locking button is not activated until you switch on the ignition (however the doors will not be unlocked).
m The anti-theft alarm will not function correctly W if the vehicle battery is weak or discharged.
m lt is not possible to include the trailer in the W anti-theft alarm system.
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Fig. 25 Next to the driver seat: button for switch-ing off the interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm.
r-f"n First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings & on page 39.
The interior monitoring system will trigger an alarm if movement is detected inside the vehicle when the vehicle is locked.
The anti-tow alarm will be triggered if the vehicle is lifted.
Switching on the interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm
Lock the vehicle using the remote control key. When the anti-theft alarm is switched on, the interi-or monitoring system and the anti-tow alarm are al-so active.
Switching off the interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm
The orientation lighting in the =>Fig. 25 button must be lit up when switching the systems off. To switch the orientation lighting on, remove the key from the ignition or open one of the doors.
Before the journey
• Press the =>Fig. 25 button. A yellow indicator lamp will light up in the button until the vehicle is locked.
• Close all doors and the tailgate.
• Lock the vehicle using the remote control key. The interior monitoring system and anti-towing alarm are switched off until the next time the vehi-cle is locked.
The interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm should therefore be switched off before the vehicle is locked in any of the following, or similar, situa-tions:
• If any people or animals are to remain inside the vehicle for a short period & =>page 39.
• If the vehicle is to be loaded onto another vehi-cle.
• If the vehicle is being transported (e.g. on a fer-ry).
• If the vehicle is going to be towed with one axle off the ground.
• If the vehicle is to be parked in a car wash.
Risk of false alarm
Interior monitoring can only work properly if the ve-hicle is completely closed. Comply with legal regu-lations. A false alarm can be triggered in any of the following circumstances:
• If one or more windows are fully or partly open.
• If the slidingflilting roof is completely or partly open.
• If items such as loose pieces of paper and items attached to the Interior mirror (e.g. air-fresh-eners) are left in the vehicle.
• If a mobile telephone that is left in the vehicle vibrates. 11>-
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• If the vehicle is being transported (e.g. on a fer-ry).
• If the vehicle is in a car wash.
Doors
CO Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Additional information and warnings:
• Exterior views page 5
• Vehicle key set 36
• Central locking system 39
• Manual opening and closing 413
A WARNING
Any door that Is not properly closed could open suddenly while the vehicle Is In motion. This could lead to severe Injuries.
Warning lamp
m If doors or the tailgate are still open when the W anti-theft alarm is activated, only the anti-theft alarm is activated. Interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm are not activated until all doors and the tailgate are closed. <1
A WARNING (ConUnued)
• Stop as soon as possible and close the door.
• Make sure that the door Is closed properly and that the lock has engaged. The closed door must be flush with the surrounding body panels.
• Doors should only be opened or closed when you are sure there Is no-one in their path.
A WARNING
Any door being held open by the door arrest-er could close unexpectedly In strong winds or if the vehicle Is on a slope. This could lead to Injuries.
• Always keep a good grip on the handle when opening and closing doors.
m First read and observe the Introductory information and safety warnings&,. on page 45.
Lit up Possible cause
At least one vehicle door is opened or not properly closed.
Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is switched on. They will go out after a few seconds.
A warning lamp q;o appears in the instrument clus-ter display if a door is open or not properly closed.
Symbols may be displayed in the Instrument clus-ter instead of warning lamps, depending on the ve-hicle's equipment level. These symbols are also
Solution
t Do not drive on I Open the relevant vehicle door and then close it again.
visible when the ignition is switched off. The dis-play will go out approximately 15 seconds after the vehicle has been locked.
m The symbol can differ depending on the ver-W sion of the instrument cluster. <1
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Before opening the tailgate, please check that there is enough space to open and close the tailgate, e.g. when towing a trailer or when in a garage.
Warning lamp
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Never use the gas-filled strut on the tallgate to fix or hold a load. This could lead to damage and make it Impossible to close the tallgate.
Lit up Possible cause
c:5 The taiigate is open or not properly closed.
Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is switched on. They will go out after a few seconds.
A warning lamp c:s appears in the instrument clus-ter display if the taiigate is open or not property closed.
Symbols may be displayed in the instrument clus-ter instead of warning lamps, depending on the ve-hicle's equipment level. These symbols are also visible when the ignition is switched off. The dis-play will go out approximately 15 seconds after the vehicle has been locked.
Solution
e Do not drive on I Open the tailgate and close it again.
A WARNING
If the tail gate is not properly closed it could open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion. This could lead to severe injuries.
• Stop as soon as possible and close the tailgate.
• After closing the tailgate, always check that it is properly secured.
m The symbol can differ depending on the ver-L!J sion of the instrument cluster.
Fig. 31 Opening the tailgate from the outside.
r-Ill First read and observe the introductory L-Wl information and safety warnings & on page 49.
Before opening the taiigate, always remove any items of luggage that are on the luggage carrier at-tached to the tailgate &.
Opening the tailgate
• Unlocking the vehicle or only the tailgate.
• Operate the handle 31 and pull up the tailgate.
Before the journey
Closing the tailgate manually
• Pull down the opened tailgate with force so that it engages in the lock.
• Please ensure that the taiigate is correctly en-gaged in the lock.
Closing the tailgate electrically (power closing)
• Pull down the open tailgate.
• Push the taiigate so that it engages in the tail-gate lock. An electric motor pulls the tailgate into the lock.
A WARNING
Serious injuries can occur if the tallgate is unlocked or opened Incorrectly or without
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A WARNING (Continued)
• Always keep the wing doors closed while the vehicle is moving so that no poisonous exhaust fumes can enter the vehicle Interior.
• Close and lock the wing doors and all ve-hicle doors when the vehicle is not in use. Make sure there Is no-one left In the vehicle.
• Never leave children playing unattended In or around the vehicle, especially when the wing doors are open. Children could climb In-to the luggage compartment and shut the wing doors, thereby trapping themselves In-side. Temperatures Inside a locked vehicle may reach extremes of heat or cold, accord-Ing to season. This can cause serious Inju-ries and Illness or fatalities, especially to small children.
• Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone In the vehicle when the doors are locked. This may mean that these people lock themselves In the vehicle. They could become trapped In the vehicle In an emergency and may not be able to get them-
Warning lamp
A WARNING (Continued)
selves to safety. People locked In the vehicle may be subjected to very high or very low temperatures.
A WARNING
A wing door which Is being held open by the door arrester may close In strong winds or if the vehicle is on a slope. This could lead to Injuries.
• Always keep a good grip on the handle when opening and closing the wing doors.
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Before opening the wing doors, please check that there Is enough space to open and close the wing doors, e.g. when towing a trailer or when In a garage.
Lit up Possible cause
The wing doors are open or not property C) closed.
Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is switched on. They will go out after a few seconds.
A warning lamp oC;j appears in the instrument clus· ter display if the wing doors are open or not prop-erly closed.
Symbols may be displayed in the instrument dus-ter instead of warning lamps, depending on the ve-hicle's equipment level. These symbols are also visible when the ignition is switched off. The dis· play will go out approximately 15 seconds after the vehicle has been locked.
Opening the wing doors
r'l""n First read and observe the introductory L-Jc.LI information and safety warnings & on page 52.
Solution
not drive on I Open and then close the wing doors.
A WARNING
Wing doors which are not closed properly could open suddenly while the vehicle Is In motion. This could lead to severe Injuries.
• Stop as soon as possible and close the wing doors.
• After closing the wing doors, always
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A WARNING
Always take care when using the mechanical or electric windows otherwise you could cause serious accidents or injuries.
• Windows should only be opened or closed when you are sure that nobody is In their op-erating area.
• Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle when the ve-hicle is locked. Electric windows can no lon-ger be opened in an emergency.
A WARNING (Continued)
• Always take all vehicle keys with you ev-ery time you leave the vehicle. The electric windows can still be operated using the but-tons several minutes after the ignition has been switched off, provided the driver door and the front passenger door are not opened.
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During sudden rain showers, water can enter the vehicle interior via open windows and cause damage to the vehicle.
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Fig. 37 In the driver door: butlons for the electric windows
r-111 First read and observe the Introductory L-J,::.JJ information and safety warnings & on page 55.
Opening and closing the windows
Function Action
Opening Press the@ button.
Closing Pull the@ button.
Stopping the Press or pull the button for the a p-one-touch propriate window again. function
Electric windows -functions
r-111 First read and observe the introductory L-J,::.JJ information and safety warnings & on page 55.
One-touch opening and closing
One-touch opening and closing makes it possible to fully open and close the windows. The individual buttons do not have to be held down to do this.
For one-touch closing: pull the butlon for the ap-propriate window up briefly into the second posi-tion.
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The windows can still be operated using lhe but-tons several minutes after the ignition has been switched off, provided that the driver door and front passenger door are not opened. If the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock and lhe driver door Is opened, all electric windows can be opened or closed by operating and holding lhe correspond-ing window button in the driver door. After a few seconds, convenience opening/closing is started 57.
Stopping the one-touch function: press or pull the button for the appropriate window again.
Restoring one-touch opening and closing
One-touch opening and closing is deactivated if the vehicle battery has been disconnected or dis-charged while the windows were not fully closed. The function will have to be reset.
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• Close all windows and doors.
• Pull up the button for the window and hold it in this position for at least one second.
• Let go of the button then pull it up again and hold it in this position. One-touch opening and closing is now ready for operation.
The one-touch function can be restored for individ-ual windows or for several windows at the same time.
Convenience opening and closing
There are three different ways of opening and clos-ing all electric windows simultaneously when the ignition is switched off:
• Press and hold the locking or unlocking button in the remote control key.
• To interrupt this function, let go of the locking or unlocking button.
• OR: hold the vehicle key in the driver door lock cylinder in either the locking or the unlocking posi-tion until all windows are either opened or closed.
• To interrupt this function, turn the vehicle key in the opposite direction.
• OR: after switching the ignition off and opening the driver and front passenger doors, push or pull the@ button in the required direction for at least two seconds.
During convenience closing, first the windows and then the sliding/tilting roof will be closed.
A WARNING
Careless or unsupervised use of the electric windows can cause serious Injuries.
• The electric windows should only be opened or closed when you are sure that no-body is in their operating area.
• Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone In the vehicle when the ve-hicle is locked. The windows can no longer be opened In an emergency.
• Always take all vehicle keys with you ev-ery time you leave the vehicle. The windows can still be operated using the buttons sever-al minutes after the Ignition has been switch-ed off, provided that the driver door and front passenger door are not opened.
m One-touch opening and closing and the roii-L!J back function will not work if there is a fault in the electric windows. Go to a qualified workshop.
l"""l'l1 First read and observe the Introductory l-J,a,IJ Information and safety warnings & on page 55.
The roll-back function for the electric windows can reduce the risk of Injuries when the windows are closing :) &. If the one-touch closing function for a window does not work because it is stiff or is being obstructed, the window will automatically open again.
• Check to see why the window has not closed.
• Try to close the window again.
• If the window is again prevented from closing within approximately 10 seconds of the first at-tempt because it is stiff or obstructed, the automat-ic closing function is switched off for approximately 10 seconds.
• If the window is still obstructed, the window stops at this point. To close the window without the roll-back function, press the button again within 1 0 seconds :) &.
Closing the window without the roll-back function
• Try to close the window again within approxi-mately 10 seconds by holding the button. The roll-back function will be deactivated for a small section of the path of the closing window.
• If the closing procedure takes longer than ap-proximately 10 seconds, the roll-back function will be reactivated. The window will then stop again if it is stiff or meets another obstacle.
• Please go to a qualified workshop if the window still cannot be closed.
A WARNING
Closing the electric windows without the roll-back function could lead to severe Injuries.
• Always take care when closing electric windows. 11>
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A WARNING (Continued)
• Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the car, particularly if they have access to the vehicle key. Unsuper-vised use of the vehicle key can lock the ve-hicle, start the engine, switch on the ignition and operate the sliding/tilting roof.
• The sliding/tilting roof can be operated for a short period after the ignition has been switched off, provided that the driver door and front passenger door are not opened.
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• In order to avoid damage in winter, remove ice and snow from the roof of the vehicle be-fore opening or tilting the sliding/tilting roof.
m Leaves and other loose items must be re-L.!:J moved from the guide rails of the sliding/tilt-ing roof at regular inteNals, either by hand or using a vacuum cleaner.
m If there is a fault in the sliding/tilting roof, the L.!:J roil-back function will not work properly. Go to a qualified workshop.
Fig. 38 In the roof: rotary switch for the sliding/tilt-ing roof.
r-T'n First read and observe the Introductory L-J,::.jJ information and safety warnings & on page 58.
Sliding/tilting roof-functions
r-T'n First read and obseNe the Introductory L-J,::.jJ information and safety warnings & on page 58.
Convenience closing
The sliding/tilting roof can also be closed from out-side the vehicle using the driver door lock:
Turn the rotary knob 38 to the required posi-tion to select the following positions for the sliding/ tilting roof:
® Closed
@ Convenience position
© Fully open
@Tilted
The sliding/tilting roof will only work when the igni-tion is switched on. The sliding/tilting roof can be operated several minutes after the ignition has been switched off, provided the driver door and front passenger door are not opened.
Sliding headliner
The sliding headliner opens with the sliding/tilting roof and can be closed manually when the roof is closed.
• Turn the vehicle key to the opening position to interrupt this function.
During convenience dosing, first the windows and then the sliding/tilting roof closes. .,..
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Fig. 44 Pressing the switch In the appropriate area:
CD or@ Adjusts the curve of the lumbar support.
@ or@ Adjusts the height of the lumbar support.
A wARNING
Careless or unsupervised use of the electric front seats can result in severe Injuries.
• The electrical front seat adjustment also works when the ignition is switched off. Nev-er leave children or people requiring assis-tance alone in the vehicle.
• In the event of an emergency, stop the electrical adjustment by pressing another switch.
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To avoid damaging the electrical components in the front seats, do not kneel on the seats or apply sharp pressure at a single point on the seat cushion and backrest.
m 11 may not be possible to adjust the seat elec-l!J trically if the battery charge level is too low.
m Starting the engine will interrupt the seat ad-l!J justment procedure.
Fig. 45 Adjusting the head restraint
r--("'n First read and observe the introductory L--J,::.U information and safety warnings & on page 61.
Every seat is fitted with a head restraint. The cen-tre rear head restraint is designed solely for use with the centre rear seat. 11 is therefore not permis-sible to install the centre rear head restraint in any other position.
Adjusting the height of the head restraint
The head restraints on the front seats can be ad-justed for height.
• Push the head restraint upwards in the direc-tion of the arrow, or push it downwards with the button 45 CD or® pressed (depending on the model) &.
• The head restraint must click securely into posi-tion.
Correct head restraint setting
Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is at the same height as the top of the head, but not lower than eye level. Position the back of your head as close to the head restraint as possible.
Head restraint setting for shorter people
Push the head restraint all the way down, even if the head is then underneath the top edge of the head restraint. There may be a small gap between the head restraint and backrest in the lowest posi-tion.
Head restraint setting for taller people
Push the head restraint up as far as it will go.
Removing the head restraint
• Push the head restraint all the way up &.
• Pull the head restraint out while pressing the button CD or @.
Fitting the head restraint
• Insert the head restraints into the guides on the backrest.
• Press and hold the button CD or® and push down the head restraint.
• Adjust the head restraint so a correct sitting po-sition can be assumed. .,.
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