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Fig. 54 Holding points for removal and installation on 3-seat bench.
,....-m First read and observe the introductory L-W.I information and safety warnings & on page 72.
Moving 3-seat bench
The 3-seat bench can be moved from the front =>Fig. or from the rear [ru.
• Push the single seats forwards.
• Push the central table forwards I fold the folding table into the side panel.
• Adjust the head restraints to the lowest posi-tion.
• Unhook the luggage compartment cover and roll it up manually =>
• Move the 3-seat bench, and release the loop. The 3-seat bench must engage in a position.
• Close the centre cover® under the bench seat.
Folding out the table
• Fold the armrest back into the backrest.
• Remove the luggage compartment cover.
• Adjust the head restraints to the lowest position and remove the centre head restraint.
• Pull out the lever Q) completely, until the red marking is visible.
• OR Pull on loop @ ]], and hold it in this posi· lion.
• Fold the backrest forwards onto the seat cush· ion.
• Make sure that the lever has returned to its original position. The red marking should no longer be visible.
• Pull the backrest to ensure that it is securely engaged.
Setting up the bed
• Remove the luggage compartment cover.
• Move the 3-seat bench so that the head re· straints on the folded backrest do not touch the tailgate.
• Push each belt holder and latch plate all the way up.
• Pull out the lever Q) until the red marking is visible.
• Fold the backrest right back.
• Release the lever Q) The backrest must click into place.
• Fit the elasticised cover to the bed.
• To extend the bed: convert the single seat on the left or right into a table and push the single seat towards the 3-seat bench.
• OR: Use the bed extension (multi-flex board) =>page 77.
Removing the 3-seat bench
The removal of the 3-seat bench should be carried out by two people => &.
• Prevent the vehicle from rolling away: apply the handbrake, move the selector lever to P or engage a gear.
• Remove all protective covers from the seat rails =>page 133.
• Remove single seats and central table, fold the folding table into the side panel.
• Remove the luggage compartment cover.
• Adjust the head restraints to the lowest position and remove the centre head restraint.
• Fold the backrest forwards onto the seat cush-ion.
• Push the 3-seat bench forwards in the seat rails to the point where it can be lifted out of the slots.
• Lift the 3-seat bench at the points shown =>Fig. 54 (arrows).
• Place the removed covers on the open slots in the seat rails.
Fitting the 3-seat bench
The installation of the 3-seat bench should be car-ried out by two people => &. .,.
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• Remove all protective covers from the seat rails =-page 133.
• Lift the 3-seat bench at the points shown =>Fig. 54 (arrows).
• Place the feet of the 3-seat bench into the slots so that the backrest is facing the rear of the vehi-cle.
• Adjust the backrest to an upright position.
• Make sure that the lever or the loop has re-turned to its original position. The red marking should no longer be visible.
• Pull the backrest to ensure that it is securely engaged.
• Insert the single seats and the central table into the seat rails and push them back.
• Lock the single seats and the central table se-curely in the seat rails.
• Place the removed covers on the open slots in the seat rails.
Drawers in the 3-seat bench
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Fig. 55 In the 3-seat bench: drawers.
1""111 First read and observe the Introductory L-lo:oJJ information and safety warnings & on page 72.
There are three drawers =-Fig. 55 in the 3-seat bench (Multivan), which can be accessed from the front and from the rear.
All drawers can be removed fully. Drawers can be stacked and stored in a stowage compartment.
Opening and closing the drawer from the front
• To open, press and hold the handle in the han-dle recess and pull up the cover in the same way you would for a "garage door". You can now ac-cess the drawer.
• To close, push the drawer in and press the cov-er down.
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• Fit the luggage compartment cover.
• Fit the centre head restraint.
A wARNING
The 3-seat bench weighs approximately 90 kg and could cause serious Injuries due to its weight.
• Before removing and fitting it, please con-sider whether you can actually lift it.
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If you move or remove the 3-seat bench with the luggage compartment cover, the luggage compartment cover and Its holders could be damaged
m Additional force may have to be applied to W move the 3-seat bench if it has not been moved for a long lime.
• To open, hold the handle in the handle recess and pull the cover back. You can now access the drawer.
• To close, place the cover on the top with the re-taining lugs in the recess and press it down until it engages.
A WARNING
If the drawer Is left open it can hinder the cor-rect operation of the pedals. This can result In accidents and severe Injuries.
• Always keep the drawer closed while the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise the drawer or other items could fall Into the driver footwell and obstruct the pedals.
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Bed extension (multi-flex board)
Fig. 56 In the luggage compartment: multi-flex board.
.--m First read and observe the Introductory L-.J,..U lnfonmatlon and safety warnings & on page 72.
Key to Fig. 56 and Fig. 57:
CD Rear surface (can be folded up)
@ Front surface (can be folded down)
@ Lever for folding the front surface down
@ Handles (one each for left and right)
® Thumb wheel (one each for left and right)
The multi-flex board can be used to extend the bed surface of the 3-seat bench.
The multi-flex board consists of two folding surfa-ces. The front surface =>Fig. 56@ can be folded down using lever@. The rear surface CD can be folded up. When doing so, always hang the loop over a head restraint to prevent the surface falling down.
The multi-flex board can be fitted and removed more easily by two people than by one person.
Fitting the multi-flex board
• Move the 3-seat bench forward so that the mul-ti-flex board can be fitted.
• Insert the multi-flex board into the outside seat rails. Make sure that the handles =>Fig. 57@ are at right-angles to the seat rails and that the T-sha-ped holding screws are parallel to the seat rails.
• Press both the handles@ down and turn them through go• so that they are parallel to the seat rails.
Fig. 57 In the luggage compartment: multi-flex board in right seat rail with handle @ and thumb wheel@
• Tighten both the thumb wheels® firmly.
• Make sure that the multi-flex board is locked securely in the seat rails and that both thumb wheels have been tightened firmly.
Moving the multi-flex board
• Loosen both the thumb wheels @.
• Move the multi-flex board to the desired posi-tion.
• Tighten both the thumb wheels® firmly.
Removing the multi-flex board
• Loosen both the thumb wheels® completely.
• Turn both the handles@ in the direction of the arrow through 90 degrees.
• Make sure that front surface =>Fig. 56@ and rear surface CD are folded down and engaged se-curely.
• Remove the multi-flex board.
• Make sure that the T-shaped holders are not soiled or damaged.
Setting up the bed
• Push the multi-flex board backwards to the stop.
• Push the single seats forwards as far as they will go and turn them to face the rear of the vehi-cle.
• Stow the folding table or the central table.
• Remove the head restraints on the 3-seat bench.
• Pull the lever =>Fig. 53 CD out fully, until the red marking is visible. 11>
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• Fold the backrest of the 3-seat bench com-pletely forwards onto the seat cushion.
• Open the centre cover 53®@ below the bench seat, pull the loop @ under the seat cushion, and hold it in this position.
• Push the 3-seat bench forward to the single seats, and release the loop. The 3-seat bench must contact the seat cushions of the single seats.
• Pull the lever 53 CD out fully, until the red marking is visible.
• Fold the backrest of the 3-seat bench com-pletely backwards.
• Make sure that the lever has returned to its original position. The red marking should no longer be visible.
• Fold up the front surface 56® of the multi-flex board.
• Place the supplied mattress on the multi-flex board.
• Fit the elasticised cover to the bed.
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.
Centre armrest
Fig. 58 Centre armrest on the 3-seat bench
1"'1'11 First read and observe the introductory l.-J,::.IJ information and safety warnings & on page 72.
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A WARNING (Continued)
• Never place any objects on the multi-flex board while the vehicle Is In motion.
• The multi-flex board must always be fitted in the seat rails and must be securely engag-ed when the vehicle Is In motion.
A WARNING
Improper use of the multi-flex board can cause serious Injury.
• The rear surface CD must always be folded down when the vehicle Is In motion.
• Never fit the multi-flex board In front of the 3-seat bench.
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This could damage the cool box If the bed ex-tension Is fitted (multi-flex board).
• The front surface® of the bed extension (multi-flex board) should always be folded up and engaged securely.
m If the multi-flex board is fitted in the rear posi-L!..J lion. the fastening rings cannot be used.
• To fold the centre armrest down, pull the loop 58 up until it engages.
• To fold the centre armrest back, press against the middle of the end face of the centre armrest when folded down and move it up fully. The sur-rounding upholstery must be flush with the centre armrest.
A WARNING
Transporting a person or a child on the cen-tre armrest can lead to accidents and severe or fatal Injury.
• Never transport an adult or child on the
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Seat belts
o:n Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Frontal collisions and the laws of physics 81
What happens to vehicle occupants who have not fastened their seat belts 82
Seat belt protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Using seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Fastening and unfastening seat belts . 84 Seat belt routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Belt height adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Automatic belt retractor and belt tensioner . . . 86
Service and disposal of belt tensioners . . 87
Check the condition of all seat belts regularly. If the belt webbing, belt connections, belt retractor or seat belt buckle become damaged, the seat belt in question should be replaced immediately by a qualified workshop=:.&. The qualified workshop must use correct spare parts that are compatible with the vehicle, equipment level and model year. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends us-ing a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership for this purpose.
Additional information and warnings:
• Adjusting the seat position =:.page 61
• Seat functions, rear =>page 72
• Airbag system =>page 87
• Child seats (accessories) =:.page 96
• Integrated child seats =:.page 102
• Stowage =>page 150
• Seat functions, rear, Business =>page 182
• Seat functions, rear, California =:.page 193
• Cleaning and caring for the interior =:.page 388
• Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts =>page 394
A WARNING
Incorrectly fastened or unfastened seat belts increase the risk of severe or fatal injuries. Seat belts will only offer the optimum level of protection when they are fastened and used properly.
A WARNING (Continued)
• Seat belts are the most effective means of reducing the risk of serious and fatal injuries In the event of an accident. Seat belts must always be fastened properly when the vehicle Is In motion to protect the driver and all vehi-cle occupants.
• Before every trip, each vehicle occupant must adopt the correct sitting position, cor-rectly fasten the seat belt belonging to their seat and keep it fastened properly throughout the trip. This applies to all vehicle occupants and also In urban traffic.
• While the vehicle is in motion, secure all children travelling In the vehicle in a restraint system suitable for their weight and height. They must also wear correctly fastened seat belts =>page 96.
• Only start driving when all passengers have correctly fastened their seat belts.
• Only ever insert the latch plate into the buckle of the associated seat, and always en-sure that it engages properly. Using a buckle that does not belong to the seat that you are occupying reduces the level of protection and can lead to severe injuries.
• Avoid allowing foreign bodies or liquids to enter the slot for the seat belt buckle. This could prevent the belt buckle and seat belt from working properly.
• Never unfasten the seat belt while the ve-hicle is in motion.
• Never allow more than one person to share the same seat belt.
• Never travel when children or babies are being carried on somebody's lap and fas-tened with the same belt.
• Never travel wearing loose, bulky clothing (such as an overcoat over a jacket). This could prevent the seat belts from fitting and functioning properly.
A WARNING
Damaged seat belts are very dangerous and can cause severe or fatal Injuries.
• Never damage the belt by trapping it in the door or in the seat mechanism. 11>
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A WARNING (Continued)
• If the belt webbing or any other part of the seat belt becomes damaged, the seat belt may tear during an accident or sudden brak-Ing manoeuvre.
• Damaged seat belts must be replaced Im-mediately with new seat belts approved by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles for your ve-hicle type. Seat belts subjected to stress and stretched d urlng an accident must be re-placed by a qualified workshop. Renewal may
Warning lamp
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Fig. 59 Warning lamp in the instrument cluster.
Lights up or Possible cause flashes
'IT-Driver seat belt is not fastened.
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.
An acoustic signal will be emitted for a maximum of 90 seconds if the seat belt is not fastened as the car pulls off and reaches a speed of more than 25 km/h (15 m ph), or if the seat belt is unfastened while the vehicle is in motion. The seat belt warn-ing will also flash.
The seat belt warning lamp does not go out until the driver fastens their seat belt while the ignition is switched on.
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A WARNING (Continued)
be necessary even If there Is no apparent damage. The belt anchorage should also be checked.
• Never try to repair, modify or remove the seat belts yourself. All repairs to the seat belts, belt retractors and buckles must be carried out by a qualified workshop.
r-Y'n First read and observe the Introductory information and safety warnings & on page 79.
Solution
Fasten the seat belt.
A WARNING
Incorrectly fastened or unfastened seat belts Increase the risk of severe or fatal Injuries. Seat belts only offer the optimum level of pro-tection when they are used properly.
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Frontal collisions and the laws of physics
Fig. 60 Unbelted occupants in a vehicle heading for a brick wall.
r"'''"'n First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings & on page 79.
The physical principles involved in a frontal colli-sion are relatively simple. Both the moving vehicle =>Fig. 60 and the passengers possess energy, which is known as "kinetic energy".
The higher the vehicle speed and the heavier the weight of the vehicle, the greater the amount of en-ergy that will have to be released in the event of an accident.
However, the most significant factor is the speed of the vehicle. If the speed doubles from approxi-mately 25 km/h (15 m ph) to approximately 50 km/h (31 mph), for example, the kinetic energy increa-ses by a factor of four.
The amount of kinetic energy depends on the speed of the vehicle and the weight of the vehicle and passengers. The higher the speed and the heavier the weight, the greater the amount of ener-gy that will be released in the event of an accident.
Fig. 61 Unbelted occupants in a vehicle striking a brick wall.
Passengers not wearing seat belts are not connec-ted to the vehicle. In the event of a frontal collision they will continue to move forwards at the same speed at which the vehicle was travelling before impact, until something stops them. Because the passengers in our example are not restrained by seat belts, the entire amount of kinetic energy will only be released at the point of impact against the wall =>Fig. 61.
Even at speeds of approximately 30 km/h (18 mph) to approximately 50 km/h (31 mph), the forces act-ing on bodies in a collision can easily exceed one tonne (1 ,000 kg). These forces are even greater at higher speeds.
This example applies not only to frontal collisions, but to all accidents and collisions.
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Fig. 62 An unbelted driver is thrown forwards.
r--()1 First read and observe the introductory L-.lo:-U information and safety warnings & on page 79.
Many people believe that they can brace their weight with their hands in a minor collision. This is not true.
Even at low speeds, the forces acting on the body in a collision are so great that occupants cannot brace themselves with their arms and hands. In a frontal collision, vehicle occupants who have not fastened their seatbelts will be thrown forward and will make unchecked contact with parts of the vehi-cle interior, e.g. the steering wheel, dash panel, or windscreen =:-Fig. 62.
The airbag system is not a substitute for the seat belts. When triggered, the airbags only provide ad-ditional protection. Airbags are not triggered in all kinds of accidents. Even if the vehicle is equipped with an airbag system, all vehicle occupants, in-
Before the Journey
Fig. 63 The unbelted rear passenger is thrown forwards, hitting the belted driver.
eluding the driver, must fasten their seat belt and wear it correctly while the vehicle is in motion. This reduces the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident-regardless of whether an airbag is fitted for the seat.
Each airbag can only be triggered once. To ach-ieve best possible protection, seat belts must al-ways be worn properly. This also ensures that pro-tection is provided in accidents in which the airbag is not triggered. Any vehicle occupants not wearing a seat belt can be thrown out of the vehicle and sustain more severe or even fatal injuries as a re-sult.
11 is also important for the rear seat occupants to wear seat belts properly, as they could otherwise be thrown forwards violently in an accident. Rear passengers who are not wearing seat belts endan-ger not only themselves and the driver, but also other people in the vehicle =:-Fig. 63.
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Seat belt protection
Fig. 64 Driver restrained by a properly positioned seat belt during a sudden braking manoeuvre.
i"111 First read and observe the introductory L..-.lo:.U information and safety warnings & on page 79.
When fastened properly, seat belts hold the vehicle occupants in the correct sitting positions and con-siderably reduce the kinetic energy in the event of an accident. Seat belts also help to prevent uncon-trolled movements which could lead to severe inju-ries. In addition, wearing seat belts properly re-duces the risk of being thrown from the vehicle 64.
Passengers wearing seat belts correctly benefit greatly from the ability of the belts to reduce the ki-netic energy. The front crumple zones and other
Using seat belts
i"111 First read and observe the Introductory L..-.lo:.U Information and safety warnings & on page 79.
Checklist
Using seat belts &:
../ Check the condition of all seat belts regular-ly.
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Keep the seat belts clean.
Avoid allowing any foreign bodies or fluids to get on to the seat belt or latch plate or in-to the slot for the seat belt buckle.
../ Do not trap or damage the seat belt and latch plate. for example when closing the door.
passive safety features (such as the airbag sys-tem) are also designed to reduce kinetic energy. The amount of energy generated will thus de-crease, thereby reducing the risk of injury.
The examples describe frontal collisions. Of course, properly worn seat belts substantially re-duce the risk of injury in all other types of acci-dents. This is why seat belts must be fastened be-fore every trip -even if you are only planning to drive a very short distance. Ensure that all passen-gers also wear their seat belts properly.
Accident statistics have shown properly worn seat belts to be an effective means of substantially re-ducing the risk of injury and improving the chances of survival in a serious accident. Furthermore, properly worn seat belts improve the protection provided by airbags in the event of an accident. This is why wearing a seat belt is a legal require-ment in most countries.
Although the vehicle is equipped with airbags, the seat belts must be fastened and worn. For exam-ple, the front airbags will only be triggered in cer-tain types of frontal collision. The front airbags will not be triggered during minor frontal collisions, mi-nor side collisions, rear collisions. rolls or accidents in which the airbag trigger threshold in the control unit is not exceeded.
Therefore. always wear your seat belt and ensure that your passengers have fastened their seat belts properly before you drive off.
../ Always fasten the seat belt correctly before every journey and keep it fastened while the vehicle is in motion.
Twisted seat belt
If it is difficult to remove the seat belt from the belt guide, the seat belt may have become twisted if it was returned too quickly into the side trim panel:
• Take hold of the latch plate then slowly and carefully pull out the seat belt.
• Untwist the seat belt and guide it back slowly
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Fasten the seat belt even if you are unable to undo the twist. However, the twist should not be in part of the seat belt that comes into direct contact with the body. The twist should be corrected immediate-ly by a qualified workshop.
A WARNING
Using seat belts incorrectly Increases the risk of severe or fatal Injuries.
Fastening and unfastening seat belts
Fig. 65 Inserting the seat belt latch plate into lhe buckle.
f""'"'1'l1 First read and observe the Introductory L-J,:.iJ information and safety warnings & on page 79.
If worn properly, seat belts hold the vehicle occu-pants in the correct sitting position during an acci-dent or braking manoeuvre, providing maximum protection &.
When the belt webbing has been completely re-tracted and a clicking sound can be heard as the seat belt is being rolled up, the vehicle is equipped with lockable seat belts. The seat belt locking func-tion should be used only for fitting certain child re-straint systems 96, Child seals (accesso-ries). A locked seat belt must be released when a vehicle occupant uses the seat belt.
Fastening the seat belts
Fasten seat belts before every trip.
• Always adjust the front seat and head restraint correctly 61.
• Engage the rear seat backrests in an upright position &.
• Take hold of the latch plate and pull it evenly across your chest and pelvis. Do not twist the belt in the process &.
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A WARNING (Continued)
• Regularly check to see if the seat belt and Its related parts are In perfect condition.
• Always keep the seat belt clean.
• Do not allow the belt webbing to become jammed, damaged or to rub on any sharp edges.
• Always keep the latch plate and slot In the buckle free from foreign bodies and liquids.
• Insert the latch plate securely into the buckle belonging to the occupied seat 65.
• Pull on the seat belt to ensure that the latch plate is securely locked in the buckle.
Unfastening the seat belts
Unfasten seat belts only when the vehicle is sta-
• Press the red button in the buckle 66. The latch plate is released and springs out.
• Guide the belt back by hand so that it rolls up easily, without twisting the seat belt and without damaging the trim.
A WARNING
Incorrect seat belt routing can cause severe or fatal Injuries In the event of an accident.
• The seat belts only offer best protection when the backrests are In an upright position and the seat belts have been fastened proper-ly according to the occupant's height.
• Unfastening seat belts while the vehicle is In motion can lead to severe or fatal injuries In the event of an accident or sudden braking manoeuvre. <1