page VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER 2013 Owners Manual

Function and operation
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Fig. 252 In centre console: button for setting the adaptive chassis control.
r-f"n First read and observe the introductory Information and safety warnings & on page 317.
While the vehicle is in motion, the adaptive chassis control constantly adjusts the suspension charac-teristics to match the road surface and the current driving situation, in accordance with a preset pro-gramme.
Channel
"Comfort"@
"Normal"
"Sport" 0
Recommended driving situa-tions
Comfort-oriented chassis setup, e.g. when driving for extended trips on poor quality roads.
Balanced selling, e.g. for every-day use.
Sporty setting, e.g. for a sporty driving response.
Tyre monitoring system
CO! Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Indicator lamp .......................... 319
Function and control ..................... 321
The tyre monitoring system warn the
driver about low tyre pressures.
Additional information and warnings:
• Volkswagen information system ""page 24
• Transporting ""page 125
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Selecting a programme
• Switch on the ignition.
• Press the (ili) button repeatedly until the re-quired programme Is displayed.
The "Normal" programme is active if neither® nor ®light up in the button. The selected programme will remain set even after the ignition has been switched off.
A WARNING
Adjusting the damping setting could alter the vehicle handling. The adaptive chassis con-trol must never tempt you into taking any risks when driving.
• Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic con-ditions.
m If there is a fault in the adaptive chassis con-l!:J trol, the displays® and 0 will flash in the but-ton. The driving comfort of the vehicle could be af-fected until the fault is fixed. Go to a qualified work-shop and have the system checked. <1
• Braking, stopping and parking :;.page 269
• Wheels and tyres =page 367
• Cleaning and caring for the vehicle exterior =page 380
• Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts =page 394
• Consumer information =page 404 .,.

A WARNING
The intelligent tyre monitoring system tech-nology cannot overcome the laws of physics, and functions only within the limits of the system. Incorrect handling of the wheels and tyres can lead to a sudden loss of pressure in the tyres, tread separation and even tyre blow-out.
• Check tyre pressures regularly and always maintain the specified tyre pressure value =>page 367. If the tyre pressure is too low, it is possible that the tyre temperature will in· crease to such an extent that the tread peels off and the tyre bursts.
• Always maintain correct cold tyre pres-sure as listed on the tyre pressure label =>page 367.
• Check tyre Inflation pressure regularly when the tyres are cold. Adjust tyre pressure in the cold tyre to the recommended tyre pressure for the tyres Installed on your vehi· cle as necessary.
• Check your tyres regularly for signs of wear or damage.
• Never exceed the top speed and load per-mitted for the fitted tyres.
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If valve caps are missing, the valve could be damaged. Always use valve caps that comply with the factory-fitted valve cap specifications. Always screw on valve caps fully. Do not use metal valve caps.
Indicator lamp
Under-inflated tyres will increase fuel con-W sumption and tyre wear. A higher tyre pres-sure generally reduces the fuel consumption. How-ever, the maximum tyre pressures specified by the manufacturer must always be adhered to.
m When new tyres are driven at high speeds for L!..J the first time, they can expand slightly and trigger a one-off pressure warning.
m Old tyres should only be replaced by tyres L!..J that have been approved by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles for the vehicle type.
m Do not rely solely on the tyre monitoring sys-L!..J tern. Check your tyres regularly to ensure that they are properly inflated and have no signs of damage, such as punctures, cuts, cracks, and blis-ters. Remove any objects that become embedded in the tyre tread but have not penetrated into the body of the tyre itself.
m The tyre monitoring system is adjusted for L!..J the factory-recommended tyre pressures to be found on the tyre pressure label. ro First read and observe the introductory Information and safety warnings & on page 318.
Lit upa) Possible cause=>& Solution
Do not drive on! Reduce speed immedi· ately. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible
The tyre pressure of one tyre or several and when safe to do so. Do not undertake
tyres has decreased considerably in com-any extreme steering or braking manoeuvres!
(l) parison to the tyre pressure set by the Check all wheels and tyre pressures, and cor-rect if necessary =>page 367. The damaged driver, or the structure of the tyre is dam-tyre should be replaced. The tyre monitoring aged. system will have to be re-synchronised after changing the tyre pressure, or after changing one or more wheels =>page 321.
a) An acoustic warning will also be sounded, and a corresponding message may appear 1n the instrument cluster display.
Driver assist systems I 319

Function and control
Fig. 253 In the stowage compartment on the front passenger side: button for the tyre monitoring sys-tem.
l"'"""f'n First read and observe the Introductory l.-J,.:,LL Information and safety warnings & on page 318.
The tyre monitoring system uses data from the ASS sensors and other functions to check the speed of rotation and the rolling circumference of the individual wheels. The rolling circumference of the wheels changes, if the tyre pressure is too low. This is then shown by the tyre monitoring sys-tem ill in the instrument cluster.
The operation of the tyre monitoring system is im-paired:
• If the tyre pressure has been changed manual-ly.
• If the tyre has structural damage.
• If the vehicle Is loaded more heavily on one side.
• If the wheels on one axle are loaded more heavily, e.g. high load level.
• If snow chains have been fitted.
• If one wheel per axle has been changed.
• When driving with a heavy trailer attached.
• If you are driving under winter conditions or on unsurfaced roads.
• When driving fast with hard acceleration and braking manoeuvres.
Synchronising the tyre monitoring system
The tyre monitoring system will have to be re-synchronised after changing the tyre pressure, or after changing one or more wheels. This also ap-plies for changing the wheels, e.g. from the front to the rear, and for changing from summer tyres to winter tyres.
The saved values must be reset before the system can be resynchronised.
• Switch on the ignition, and while the vehicle is stationary
• Press and hold the =>Fig. 253 button until an acoustic confirmation signal is emitted.
• OR: with some vehicle equipment options, you can open menu option Tyre pressure in the in-strument cluster display and save the new tyre pressures there =>page 24.
Once the saved values have been reset, the sys-tem calibrates itself independently to the fitted tyres and the tyre pressures filled by the driver dur-ing normal vehicle operation. The calibrated values are adopted and monitored after a long journey at various speeds.
If the wheels are loaded more heavily than normal, e.g. if the vehicle is carrying heavy payload, the tyre pressure must be raised to the recommended full-load tyre pressure before synchronisation =>page 367.
m The tyre monitoring system stops working if l!.J there is a fault in the ESC or ASS =>page 269.
m When using snow chains, an incorrect dis-l!.J play may be shown as the snow chains in-crease the tyre circumference =>page 367. Driver assist systems I 321

m If the cooling system is switched off. the out-W side air that is drawn into the vehicle is not dehumidified. To prevent the windows misting over, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends that you leave the air conditioning (air conditioning co'!!E.'"essor) switched on. To do this, press the @ button. The indicator lamp in the button must light up.
m Maximum heat output, which is needed to de-W frost the windows as quickly as possible, is only available when the engine has reached its op-erating temperature.
Controls for Climatic
Fig. 254 In the centre console: Climatic controls
m Keep the air intake slots in front of the wind-W screen free of snow, ice and leaves to ensure heating and cooling is not impaired, and to prevent the windows from misting over. !en-o191
Fig. 255 In headliner of the passenger Climatic controls for the passenger compartment. In the centre console [ID: controls of the heating and fresh air system for the passenger compartment.
ill1 First read and observe the Introductory l..-Wl information and safety warnings & on page 322.
Press the corresponding button to switch a func-tion on or off. Press the button again to switch the function off.
Illuminated LE Os in the controls indicate whether a particular function is active. .,.
Air conditioning system I 323

Button, Additional information. Climatic '*Fig. 254 and '*Fig. 255. control
CD Temperature .
••••• Turn the regulator to set the temperature as required.
@ Blower. Setting 0: blower and Climatic are switched off. Setting 4: maximum blower setting.
Air distribution. @ Front infinitely adjustable. Passenger compartment: Can be adjusted manually with the buttons.
® Air distribution to the windscreen. In this position, the air re circulation mode is switched off
automatically, or not switched on at ail .
.. 0 ;;;o Air distribution to the upper body via the air vents In the dash panel.
Air distribution to the footwell.
@o •;;JJ Air distribution to the windscreen and the footweii.
gp Passenger compartment: air distribution to the side windows.
AC Press the button to switch the cooling system on or off.
QW Rear window heating: only functions when the engine is running and switches off automati-
cally after approximately 10 minutes.
Only for vehicles with controls in the roof of the passenger compartment: enabling or REAR disabling controls in the passenger compartment. An indicator lamp in the button lights up
when a control is enabled.
Air recirculation mode =-page 330.
Switch off. I Turn the blower switch to setting 0.
A WARNING
Stale air can quickly make the driver tired and affect their concentration, which in turn can cause collisions, accidents and serious Inju-ries.
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A WARNING (ConUnued)
• Never switch off the blowers or switch on the air recirculation mode for an extended pe-riod as this prevents fresh air from entering the vehicle interior.

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Controls for Climatronic
Fig. 256 In the centre console: Climatronic controls.
l"'"l'"'n First read and observe the introductory l.-Jo:.l.l Information and safety warnings & on page 322.
Press the corresponding button to switch a func-tion on or off. Press the button again to switch the function off.
Illuminated LEDs in the controls indicate whether a particular function is active.
Fig. 257 In the passenger compartment headlin-er: controls for Climatronic
Button, control
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Additional information. Climatronic =>Fig. 256 and =>Fig. 257.
Temperature. Front: left and right-hand side separately adjustable Turn the regulator to set the tempera-ture as required. The temperature setting is shown on the display on the left or right. Rear: press a button to set the temperature as required. The temperature setting is shown on the display.
Blower. The strength of the blower is regulated automatically. Turn the control or push the buttons to set the blower manually.
Air distribution. The airflow is set to be comfortable automatically. lt can also be set manually using the but-tons.
De-frost function. The air drawn in from outside the vehicle is directed at the windscreen and the air recirculation mode is switched off automatically. In order to demist the windscreen as quickly as possible, the air will be dehumidified at temperatures above about +1.5"C (+35°F) and the blower will be set to a high speed.
Air distribution to the windscreen.
Air conditioning system 325

Controls for the heating and fresh air system
Fig. 258 In the centre console: controls for the heating and fresh air system.
r1"'n First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings & on page 322.
Fig. 259 In the centre console: controls of the heating and fresh air system for the passenger compartment
Button, Additional information. Heating and fresh air system =>Fig. 258 and =>Fig. 259. control
CD Temperature .
••••• Turn the regulator to set the temperature as required.
® Blower. Setting 0: blower and fresh air system are switched off. 0 .•• # Setting 4: maximum blower setting.
@o Air recirculation mode =>page 330.
@) Air distribution. Turn the control to direct the airflow exactly as required.
® Air distribution to the windscreen. In this position, the air recirculation mode is switched off automatically, or not switched on at all .
.. 0 ;;tJ Air distribution to the upper body via the air vents in the dash panel.
}:0 Air distribution to the footwell.
qw. •;;!) Air distribution to the windscreen and the footwell.
Switch off. Turn the blower switch to setting 0.
Air conditioning system 327