ECU VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER 2012 Workshop Manual

A WARNING (Continued)
• If the ball coupling will not fit properly, the towing bracket should be checked by a quali-fied workshop.
• Do not use the towing bracket If the ball coupling does not engage properly or if you are unable to set it to the "ready" position.
• Do not use the towing bracket if you are unable to remove the key from the handwheel once the ball coupling has been mounted. This means that ball coupling Is not locked properly.
Removing the ball coupling
r--T'n First read and observe the Introductory L-J.:.IJ information and safety warnings & on page 139.
• Unhitch the trailer => &.
• Remove the cover =>Fig. 113 ®from the lock on the handwheel.
• Insert the key® into the lock and turn it clock-wise.
• Hold the ball coupling tightly in your left hand =>&.
• Use your right hand to pull out the handwheel 0 in the direction of arrow 1 and keep it in this po-sition.
• Turn the handwheel 0 in the direction of arrow 2 until it engages.
Hitching and connecting the trailer
Fig. 114 Pin assignment for the trailer socket.
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A WARNING (Continued)
• Always fasten the ball coupling securely In the luggage compartment once it has been removed.
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• The mounting on the vehicle, handwheel, shank and ball coupling retaining balls must all be clean and undamaged. Otherwise you may not be able to lock the ball coupling securely.
• Do not aim a high-pressure hose or steam cleaner directly at the ball coupling mounting. This could wash the grease required for lubri-cation out of the mounting. • Keep the handwheel in this position and guide the ball coupling downwards out of the mounting. The ball coupling is now in the ready position.
• Pivot the trailer socket back fully from left to right to prevent soiling and damage to the mount-ing.
• Insert the cap in the mounting again.
A WARNING
The removable ball coupling Is heavy. The ball coupling could fall while it Is being re-moved. This could cause Injuries.
• Only unlock the ball coupling once the L-tr_a_ile_r_h_a_s __ be_e_n __ u_n_hi_tc_h_e_d_. ____________
r--T'n First read and observe the Introductory L-J.:.IJ information and safety warnings & on page 139.
Key to diagram Fig. 114:
Pin Meaning
1 Left turn signal
2 Rear fog light
3 Earth for pins 1 -8
4 Right turn signal
5 Rear light, right
6 Brake light
7 Rear light, left

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.
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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). • Distribute the load in the trailer so that heavy objects are either over or as near to the axle as possible.
• 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
light cone as required 113. .,.

Practical equipment
Stowage area
o::n Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Stowage compartments on the dash panel . . 151 Stowage compartment on the front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Other stowage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Only use stowage compartments to stow light or smaller objects.
A factory-fitted AUX-IN socket or the USB sock-may be located in the storage compartment on the front passenger side =>Booklet Radio, provi-sion for mobile telephone, infotainment system, navigation system.
Additional information and warnings:
• Seat functions, front => page 69
• Seat functions, rear =>page 72
• Stowage =>page 150
• Drink holder => page 153
• Central table =>page 155
• Seat functions, rear. Business =>page 182
• Seat functions, rear, California =>page 193
• Cleaning and caring for the interior =>page 388
A WARNING
Loose objects may be flung through the vehi-cle Interior In the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre. This can cause serious injury and can also lead to loss of control of the vehicle.
• Do not stow any pets or any hard, heavy or sharp objects In the vehicle's open stow-age areas, on the dash panel, on the shelf be-hind the rear seats, or in items of clothing and bags in the vehicle Interior.
• Store any objects in open stowage com-partments in such a way that they do not project over the edges of the stowage com-partment.
• Always keep stowage compartments with a lid closed while the vehicle is in motion.
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A WARNING
External devices in the vehicle that are not properly secured can be flung though the in-terior and cause Injuries, if there is a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre, or in the event of an accident.
• You should never position or attach an ex-ternal device on a door, on the windscreen or above or near to the areas marked "AIRBAG" on the steering wheel, the dash panel and the seat backrests, or between these areas and the vehicle occupants. External devices can cause serious Injury in an accident, especial-ly when the alrbags deploy.
A WARNING
Objects in the driver footwell can hinder ped-al operation. This can lead to loss of control of the vehicle and increase the risk of serious injury.
• Please ensure that all pedals can always be operated without any hindrance.
• The foot mats must always be properly se-cured in the footwell.
• No additional foot mats or other floor cov-erings should be placed over the fitted foot mat.
• Ensure that no objects can enter the driv-er footwell while the vehicle Is in motion.
• If there are any objects in the footwell, re-move them when the vehicle is parked.
A WARNING
Cigarette lighters in the vehicle could be damaged or accidentally lit. This could lead to serious burns and other Injuries.
• Before adjusting the seats always make sure that there Is no lighter on or near the moveable parts of the seat.
• Before closing stowage areas or compart-ments always ensure that there Is no lighter in the way. 11>

A WARNING
Objects that are not secured, or are secured Incorrectly, can cause serious Injuries In the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeu·
Torch behind front passenger seat
Fig. 119 On seat box behind front passenger seat: torch in holder
There is, depending on the scope of equipment in the vehicle, a torch in the vehicle.
The torch is secured in a holder on the seat box behind the front passenger seat 119. The torch illuminates the floor area near the sliding door. The holder is also a charge unit for the torch.
Drink holders
CQJ Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Drink holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Bottle holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Additional information and warnings:
• Stowage 150
• Cleaning and caring for the interior 388
• Central table 155
0: • Fuses =>page 429
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A WARNING (Continued)
vre or accident. This applies particularly if objects are struck by the airbag when activa-ted and then flung through the vehicle interi· or. To reduce the risk of accidents, please ob-serve the following guidelines:
• When travelling, always leave the torch in the 12-volt socket.
Switch position on the holder@:
CD Torch is on and is charging.
@) Torch is off and is charging.
• Remove the torch from the holder by lightly pressing it on one side.
• To switch on and off, use the button on the torch underneath the light surface G).
Func-Using the torch once removed tion
Switch-Press the button. Torch functions with ing on high brightness level.
Adjust-Press button again. Torch functions with ing lower brightness level. bright-ness
Switch-Press the button until the torch is switch-ing off ed off.
A WARNING
Incorrect use of the drink holders can cause Injury.
• Do not place any hot drinks in a drink holder. Hot drinks in a drink holder could be spilled and cause scalding In any sudden braking manoeuvre or accident. .,.
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Opening the drink holder in the centre console
• Press onto drink holder "'Fig. 120 G). The drink holder will then open automatically.
• Push the holder® slightly to the side and place the bottle or can into the drink holder.
Opening and closing the drink holder in the rear side trim panel
• Press button "'Fig. 121 G). The drink holder will then open automatically.
Bottle holders
1"'111 First read and observe the introductory L-J,::.ll information and safety warnings & on page 153.
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the bot-tle holders may be found at the following locations:
• In the front door trims
• In the lower section of the centre console
• In the side trim panels in the living area.
• In the central table
Opening and closing the bottle holder in the centre console
• To open, pull the handle of the bottle holder. The bottle holder will then open automatically.
• To close, push the bottle holder until it clicks in-to place.
Tables
o:::n Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Folding table in the side panel . . . . . . • . . . . . . 156 Central table . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Additional information and warnings:
• Stowage "'page 150
• Drink holder 153
Opening the drink holder in the central table
• Press lhe symbol i on the cover of the drink holder and pull the drink holder out fully.
Closing the drink holder
• Remove the bottle or can.
• Push the drink holder in until it engages secure-
Bottle holder in the central table
The bottle holder in the central table can be ac-cessed after the table module has been raised.
m The bottle holder in the centre console must W be removed to gain access to the fuses in Multivan with left-hand drive 429.
A WARNING
Improper use of the tables could cause seri-ous injury.
• Never use the tables while the vehicle is in motion.
• All tables must be securely stowed while the vehicle is In motion.
• Never sit or stand on the tables.
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Never place hot objects, such as pots or pans, on the tables. Such objects could damage these surfaces.
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Folding table in the side panel
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Fig. 122 In the rear side panel: folding table cover
f"'"""'(""'n First read and observe the Introductory Information and safety warnings & on page 155.
A folding table may be located in the side panel opposite the sliding door.
The folding table is stowed when it is in its retainer behind the side trim panel and the cover is secure-ly engaged.
Assembling the folding table
• Lift the cover out by the handle 122 in the direction of the arrow.
• Use the handle to pull the folding table up and out and pull the table down until it stops in the hori-zontal position.
• To extend the folding table, fold the top section of the table back in the direction of the arrow 123.
Central table
Fig. 124 Control elements at the central table
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Fig. 123 Fully assembled folding table
Stowing the folding table
• Fold back the table extension, if in use.
• Use the handle to pull up the folding table and guide the table down into its retainer in the side panel.
• Press the cover in the opposite direction to the arrow 122 until it engages securely.
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• The opened folding table can carry a maxi-mum of 20 kg. If this weight is exceeded, theta-ble top, bracket and side trim panel could be damaged.
• Always guide the folding table down by hand and never let it drop to the horizontal po-sition. The folding table could otherwise be damaged.

Fig. 125 Central table with raised table module, open table surface. bottle and stowage compart-ment
r-1'11 First read and observe the Introductory l.-Jr:-lJ Information and safety warnings & on page 155.
Key to Fig. 124 and Fig. 125:
G) Drink holder
0 Magazine pocket
® Grip for moving and carrying the removed cen-tral table
@ Drawer
® Table surface in basic position
® Drink holder
0 Button for raising the table module
® Grip for moving and carrying the removed cen-tral table
® Button for moving the open table module
® Bottle holder
® Stowage compartment
@ Open table surface
Base position of the central table
The central table is in the basic position if the fol-lowing conditions are fulfilled at the same time:
• The side table surfaces are folded in.
• The table module is fully lowered and securely locked.
• The central table is not located between the single seats.
• The central table is securely locked in the seat rails.
Moving the central table
• Adjust the backrest of single seats to an upright position.
• Ensure that the side table surfaces are folded in and that the table module is fully lowered.
• Pull the handle® up and hold the central table wilh the handle and the handle recess @.
• Move the central table in the seat rails.
• Fold the handle® back to engage the central table in the seat rails.
• Check that the central table is locked securely. lt should now no longer be possible to move the central table.
Raising the table module
• Adjust the backrest of single seats to an upright position.
• Fold up the armrests of the single seats.
• Move the central table so that it is no longer lo-cated between the single seats.
• Ensure that the drink holder and the stowage compartments are closed.
• Press the button 0 to raise the table module.
Opening the table surfaces and moving the
table module
The raised table module can be turned 36o• when the table surface is open, or secured in position in the base position to the front or at go• to the left or rig hi.
• Raise lhe table module.
• Lift up both the side table surfaces and hold them in this position.
• Turn the table surface go• until it engages.
• Keep the button ® pressed and move the table module slightly to the left or to the right.
• Release the button ® and move the table sur-face further until it engages.
Lowering the table module
• Fold both the side table surfaces down.
• Move the central table so that it is no longer lo-cated between the single seats.
• Ensure that the drink holder and the stowage compartments are closed.
• Keep the button 0 pressed and then press down from above on the table surface to lower the table module slightly.
• Release the button 0 and lower lhe table mod-ule fully until it is securely engaged. .,.
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Removing the central table
The central table can be removed more easily by two people than by one person.
• Remove front protective covers from the central seat rails.
• Turn the single seats so that they face the di-rection of travel.
• Adjust the back rest of single seats to an upright position.
• Fold up the armrests of the single seats.
• Pull the handle @ up and hold the central table with the handle and the handle recess@.
• Push the central table forwards to the point where it can be lifted out of the slots in the seat rails.
• Lift the central table out.
• Put down the central table carefully so that the rollers and feet are not soiled or damaged.
• Place the removed covers on the open slots in the seat rails.
Fitting the central table
The central table can be installed more easily by two people than by one person.
• Remove front protective covers from the central seat rails.
• Turn the single seats so that they face the di-rection of travel.
Cool box
c:cn Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fitting and removing the cool box
Switching the cool box on and off 159 161
The cool box may be used while the vehicle is in motion only if it is fitted to the adapter plate.
Power for the cool box can be supplied by any of the 12-volt sockets in the vehicle. The power con-sumption is approx. 33 watts. The cool box has a capacity of 32 litres.
Follow instructions provided for the installation and use of the cool box and keep it in the vehicle wal-let.
As far as possible, keep food and drinks in the cool box in leak-proof containers. Do not overfill the cool box such that air circulation is impaired.
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• Adjust the backrest of single seats to an upright position.
• Fold up the armrests of the single seats.
• Pull the handle @ up and hold the central table with the handle and the handle recess®.
• Insert the central table guides into the recesses in the seat rails.
• Insert the central table into the seat rails and push them back, so that the removed covers can be placed on the open slots in the seat rails.
• Fold the handle@ back to engage the central table in the seat rails.
• Check that the central table is locked securely. it should now no longer be possible to move the central table.
• The opened central table can carry a maxi-mum of 20 kg. If this weight Is exceeded, theta-ble top or the table module could be damaged.
• Do not raise the table module when the cen-tral table Is located between the single seats. This could cause damage to the table. Battery monitor
The vehicle battery will be drained if the cool box is used when the engine is switched off. For this rea-son, the cool box is fitted with a battery monitor. The battery monitor will switch the cool box off if the vehicle battery has a low charge level. The bat-tery monitor will switch the cool box on again as soon as the battery has reached a suitable charge level, for example, after a long journey.
Additional information and warnings:
• Seat functions, front =>page 69
• Seat functions, rear =>page 72
• Seat functions, rear, Business =>page 182
• Seat functions, rear, California =>page 193
• Electrical sockets =>page 163
• Battery =>page 350

• Cleaning and caring for the interior =:>page 380
• Accessories. modifications, repairs and renewal of parts =:>page 380
A WARNING
Objects that are not secured, or are secured Incorrectly, can cause serious Injuries In the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeu-vre or accident
• The cool box may be transported only if it Is fitted to the adapter plate.
• Make sure that the adapter plate is proper-ly fitted In the seat rails.
• The cool box lid must always be closed and latched when the vehicle Is In motion.
• Never use the cool box as a table or stow-age compartment when the vehicle Is In mo-tlon.
A WARNING
If the ambient temperature In the vehicle is too low, the temperature in the cool box could fall below +2•c (+35°F) degrees. This could cause the contents of the cool box to freeze and bottles and other containers to burst, potentially causing injuries.
• Do not use the cool box when the ambient temperature is too low.
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This could damage the cool box if the bed ex-tension is fitted (multi-flex board).
Fitting and removing the cool box
Fig. 126 Removing the cool box.
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• The front surface of the bed extension (mul-ti-flex board) should always be folded up and engaged securely.
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Handling the cool box Incorrectly could dam-age it
• When adjusting seat positions, make sure there Is sufficient clearance between the adapt-er plate or the cool box and the bench seat.
• Do not place any objects, blankets or items of clothing on the heater/cooler of the Insulated box. These objects/Items could cut off the air supply or ventilation and switch off the cool box.
• Do not place containers, food or other ob-jects which are warmer than +so•c (+122.F) in the cool box.
• Do not place corrosive substances or sol-vents In the cool box.
• Never expose the cool box to rain or humid-Ity.
• To prevent mould and mildew from forming in the cool box when it is not being used for long periods, place a folded dry towel between the box and its lid.
m • The cool box is not intended to cool or L!J heat the vehicle interior. The cool box should only be used to keep food cool or warm and for transporting heat-sensitive objects on short jour-neys.
• When the bed extension (multi-flex board) is fit-ted, the lid of the cool box cannot be opened fully. Pull the lid out of the retainer to be able to access the contents of the cool box better.
,...--("n First read and observe the Introductory L--J,:.U information and safety warnings & on page 158.
The adapter plate can be fitted in the seat rails in the direction of travel or facing the rear of the vehi-cle.
Fitting the adapter plate
• Turn the adapter plate so that the T-shaped holding screws are lengthwise.
• Place both T-shaped holding screws of the adapter plate into the seat rails.
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• Push both handles down.
• Turn both handles through go• so that the T-shaped holding screws are across the seat rails
• Tighten both the thumb wheels firmly.
• When fitting the adapter plate ensure sufficient clearance between the adapter plate or the cool box and the bench seat
Fitting the cool box
• Fit the adapter plate.
• Pull out the handle on the adapter plate.
• Place the cool box on the adapter plate.
• Make sure that all holding screws on the cool box are fully engaged in the corresponding holes on the adapter plate &..
• Pull the handle on the adapter plate right out.
• When fitting the cool box ensure sufficient clearance between the adapter plate or the cool box and the bench seat
Removing the cool box
• Pull out the handle on the adapter plate in the direction of the arrow 126 to unlock the cool box.
• Lift up the cool box to remove it.
• Pull the handle on the adapter plate right out.
Removing the adapter plate
• Remove the cool box.
• Turn the adapter plate so that the T-shaped holding screws are lengthwise.
• Lift up the adapter plate to remove it.
A WARNING
Objects that are not secured, or are secured incorrectly, can cause serious Injuries in the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeu-vre or accident.
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A WARNING (Continued)
• Make sure that the T-shaped holding screws In the seat rails are at right-angles (90°) to the adapter plate and correctly engag-ed.
• The T-shaped holding screws should nev-er be Inserted In the seat rails near the re-movable covers.
• Make sure that the cool box Is properly fit-ted In on the adapter plate.
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Handling the cool box Incorrectly could dam-agelt.
• When adjusting seat positions, make sure there Is sufficient clearance between the adapt-er plate or the cool box and the bench seat.
• Do not place any objects, blankets or Items of clothing on the heater/cooler of the Insulated box. These objects/Items could cut off the air supply or ventilation and switch off the cool box.
• Do not place containers, food or other ob-jects which are wanner than +5o•c (+122.F) In the cool box.
• Do not place corrosive substances or sol-vents In the cool box.
• Never expose the cool box to rain or humid-ity.
• To prevent mould and mildew from fonnlng In the cool box when it Is not being used for long periods, place a folded dry towel between the box and Its lid.