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Lights and vision
Lights
0::0 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Turn signal and main beam lever . . 107 Switching lights on and off . . . . . . . . 108
Lights and vision -functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Main beam assist ....................... 110
Masking or switching over headlights for driving abroad . . . . . . . . . 111
Coming Home and Leaving Home functions (orientation lighting).............. 112
Headlight range control, instrument and switch lighting . . . . . 113 Interior and reading lights . . . . . . . . . 114
Observe any country-specific regulations when us-ing vehicle lighting.
The driver is responsible for the correct headlight position and the correct headlight setting.
Additional information and warnings:
• Exterior views ""page 5
• Volkswagen information system =oo page 24
• Changing bulbs =oo page 432
Indicator lamps
A WARNING
Accidents and serious injuries can occur if roads are not sufficiently Illuminated and oth-er road users have difficulty seeing the vehi-cle, or cannot see it at all.
• Always switch the dipped beam head-lights on if it is dark, raining or visibility is poor.
A WARNING
Setting headlights too high, and the incorrect use of the main beam, could distract and daz-zle other road users. This can lead to acci-dents and serious injuries.
• Always ensure that the headlights are ad-j usted correctly.
• Never use the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users could be dazzled.
[Qj First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings & on page 106.
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Lit up Possible cause Solution
Vehicle lighting not working partially or corn-Change the appropriate bulb 432. If all of the bulbs are in working order. go to a pletely. qualified workshop.
' Rear fog light switched on. J", =oopage 109.
,( The fog light is switched on.
Turn signal, left or right.
r The indicator lamp will flash twice as fast if If necessary, check the vehicle lights and the one of the turn signals on the vehicle or trailer trailer lights. is not working.
'111 Trailer turn signals in operation. 139.
106 Before the journey
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Capacities
r--('n First read and observe the introductory L-W.I information and safety warnings & on page 340.
Checks when filling the tank
r--r'n First read and observe the introductory L-W.I information and safety warnings & on page 340.
Checklist
Never carry out any work on the engine or in the engine compartment if you are not familiar with the necessary procedures and the general safety re-quirements or if the correct operating equipment, fluids and unsuitable tools are not available 350, Preparation for working in the engine compartment! The work should be carried out by a qualified workshop if you are uncertain. Please en-sure that the following are checked regular1y, pref-erably every time you fill the tank:
..( Windscreen washer fluid level 116
..( Engine oil level 353
Fuel
c:QJ Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Petrol
Diesel ...
344 345
Different engines require different fuels. The facto-ry-fitted sticker on the inside of the tank flap indi-cates the fuel type that is required for your particu-lar vehicle.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends us-ing fuels with a low sulphur content or which are sulphur-free in order to reduce fuel consumption and prevent damage to the engine.
If the engine is not running smoothly or begins to judder, this can indicate poor or inadequate fuel quality, e.g. water in the fuel. If these symptoms appear, reduce the vehicle speed immediately and drive to the nearest qualified workshop at medium engine speeds, avoiding high engine loading. If these symptoms occur immediately after the vehi-
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 80.0 I,
..( Engine coolant level 358
..( Brake fluid level 269
..( Tyre pressure 367
..( Vehicle lighting necessary for traffic safety:
-Turn signals
-Side lights, dipped beam headlights and main beam headlights
-Tail light cluster
-Brake lights
-Rear fog light 1 08
Information on changing bulbs 432.
cle has been refuelled, switch the engine off as soon as it is safe to do so and seek expert assis-tance. This can help to prevent further damage.
Additional information and warnings:
• Filling the tank 340
• Engine management system and exhaust puri-fication system 407
• Service schedule
A WARNING
Incorrect handling of fuel can cause explo-sions, fire, serious burns and other injuries.
• Fuel is highly explosive and inflammable.
• Never handle fuel near open flames, sparks or glowing matter (e.g. cigarettes).
• Keep naked flames, hot parts and sparks at a safe distance.
At the filling station 1343
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Detecting a blown fuse
If the metal strip is melted this indicates that the fuse has blown 305.
Shine a torch onto the fuse. This will help you to spot the blown fuse more easily.
Changing a fuse
• If applicable, take the plastic pliers 306 G) out of the fuse box cover.
• For small fuses. push the catch on G) from above 306
• For larger fuses, push the catch G) onto the fuse from the side 306@
Changing bulbs
o::n Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433
Information on changing bulbs . 433 LED lights on the vehicle . . . . . . . . . 434
Changing bulbs in H4 halogen headlights 435
Changing bulbs in H7 halogen headlights . . . 437
Changing bulbs in the LED headlights . . . 438
Changing the bulbs in the fog light . . . . . . . . . 439 Changing the bulbs in the tail light cluster on vehicles with tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
Changing the bulbs in the tail light cluster on vehicles with wing doors .................. 441
Changing the bulbs in the LED tail light cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442 Changing the side turn signal bulbs . . . . . . . . 443
Changing the vehicle bulbs requires considerable technical skill. Therefore if you do not feel confi-dent with the procedure. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends having the bulbs changed by a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership or other professional assistance. You must contact a qualified workshop if other vehicle parts around the lights need to be removed or LED lights need to be replaced.
You should keep a box with spare light bulbs for the lights that ensure the vehicle is roadworthy in the vehicle at all times. Spare bulbs are available from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealers. In some countries it is a legal requirement to have these spare bulbs in the vehicle.
lt may be illegal to drive with a defective bulb in the exterior lighting.
4321 If and when
• Pull out the blown fuse.
• If the fuse has blown, replace it with a new fuse of the same amp rating (same colour and same markings) and same size
• Replace the cover.
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You can damage another position In the electri-cal system by using a fuse with a higher amp rating.
You can change the following bulbs yourself:
• Bulbs of the halogen headlights.
• Turn signal bulb in the LED headlights.
• Bulbs in non-LED tail light cluster.
• Turn signal and reversing light bulb in the LED tail light cluster.
• Bulb of turn signal repeater.
• Bulb of fog lights.
All LED lights in the vehicle should always be changed by an expert.
Additional bulb specifications
Some bulbs in headlights or In tail light clusters might have factory specifications that are different to standard bulbs. The designation is inscribed on the bulb, either on the glass part or on the base.
Additional information and warnings:
• Exterior views 5
• Lights and vision 106
• Preparation for working In the engine compart-ment 350
• Vehicle toolkit 416
• Fuses 429
A WARNING
Accidents can occur If roads are not suffi-ciently Illuminated and other road users have difficulty seeing the vehicle, or cannot see it atall. 11>
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Checklist (Continued)
3. Turn the light switch to position o 106.
4. Shift the tu m signal lever to neutral 106.
5. With a DSG® dual clutch gearbox, move the selector lever to position P 260.
6. Manual gearbox: select a gear 263.
7. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition 257.
8. Switch off the orientation lighting 106.
9. Leave the defective bulbs to cool down.
10. Check to see if a fuse has blown 429.
11. Follow the instructions to change the affec-ted bulb Always use identical bulbs of the same type. The designation is inscribed on the bulb, either on the glass part or on the base.
12. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with unprotected fingers. The heat of the bulb would cause the fingerprint to evaporate and condense on the renector. This will im-pair the brightness of the headlight.
LED lights on the vehicle
r--f'n First read and observe the introductory L-I=J.I information and safety warnings & on page 432.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the following lights may be LED lights:
• Dipped beam, main beam, daytime running lights and side lights on vehicles with LED head-lights.
• Tail light, brake light and fog light on vehicles with LED tail lights.
• Number plate lights.
434 If and when
13. After changing the bulb, check to ensure that the bulb is working properly. If the bulb is not working properly, the bulb may not have been inserted properly or may have failed again, or the connector may have been inserted incorrectly.
14. Any time you change a bulb in the front of the vehicle, the headlight settings should be checked by a qualified workshop.
A WARNING
Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and se-vere Injuries.
• Always follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety pro-cedures.
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Always take care when removing or fitting lights in order to prevent damage to the paint-work or to other vehicle parts. <1
Owners cannot replace the LEDs themselves. If some LEDs fail, this may be an indication that more elements are on the point of failure. If this happens, have the lights checked and replaced if necessary at a qualified workshop.
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The actions should only be carried out in the specified order·
311 Turn signal bulb
1. Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist ""page 433.
2. Open the bonnet.&. 350.
3. Remove the seating cap Q).
4. Release the connector@, and pull it off the bulb holder.
5. Turn the bulb holder@ anticlockwise as far as it will go and pull it out to the rear along with the bulb.
6. Push the bulb slightly into the bulb holder, turn it anti-clockwise, and pull it out straight.
7. Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type (see the last line in the table "Bulbs").
8. Insert the bulb holder into the headlight and turn it clockwise as far as it will go.
9. Fit the sealing cap.
Bulb H21W
m The illustrations show the left-hand LED W headlight from behind. The right-hand LED headlight is a mirror image of the one shown.
Fig. 312 Changing the fog light bulb.
m First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings & on page 432.
The actions should only be carried out in the specified order:
1. Follow the instructions on the checklist 433.
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4.
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6.
When changing the right bulb, set the steering wheel to the left stop, and when chang-ing the left bulb, set the steering wheel to the right stop.
Use the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit to open the service flap 312 Q) in the wheel housing liner.
Release the connector, and pull it off the bulb holder@.
Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise and pull it out towards the rear with the bulb.
Turn the new bulb holder with the same designation and working bulb clockwise to the original position until it clicks into place (see the last line in the table "Bulbs").
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Practical tips 439
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Fig. 313 Changing the tail light bulbs.
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Fig. 313 Changing the tail light bulbs.
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The actions should only be carried out in the specified order:
8. Close the service flap CD in the wheel housing liner.
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Fig. 313 Changing the tail light bulbs.
ro First read and observe the introductory Information and safety warnings & on page 432.
The actions should only be carried out in the specified order:
Brake light/tail Rear fog light bulb '*Fig. 313 Tail light bulb Turn signal bulb light bulb or reversing light bulb
1. Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist =>page 433.
2. Unscrew the two securing bolts G).
3. Push the tail light cluster towards the outside out of the mounting, release the connec-tor, and pull it off the bulb holder.
4. Unscrew the four securing bolts@, and pull the bulb holder@ out of the tail light cl us-ter.
Push the bulb® Push the bulb 0 Pull the bulb@ Pull the bulb ® slightly into the bulb slightly into the bulb 5. straight out of the straight out of the holder, turn it anti-holder, turn it anti-bulb holder. bulb holder. clockwise, and pull it clockwise, and pull it out straight. out straight.
6. Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type (see the last line in the table "Bulbs").
7. Insert the bulb holder into the tail light cluster and tighten the bolts.
8. Carefully insert the tail light cluster into the body so that it is flush with the vehicle body-work, and tighten the bolts.
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Changing the bulbs in the tail light cluster on vehicles with wing doors
Fig. 314 Changing the tail light bulbs.
ru First read and observe the Introductory Information and safety warnings&, on page 432.
The actions should only be carried out In the specified order:
'*Fig. 314 Tall light bulb 1 Brake light bulb I Turn signal bulb
1. Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist =:-page 433.
2. Unscrew the two securing bolts G).
3. Push the tail light cluster towards the outside out of the mounting, release the connec-tor, and pull it off the bulb holder.
4. Unscrew the four securing bolts®. and pull the bulb holder@ out of the tail light cl us-ter.
5. Pull the bulb @ straight out I Pull the bulb ® straight out I Pull the bulb ® straight out of the bulb holder. of the bulb holder. of the bulb holder.
6. Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type (see the last line in the table "Bulbs").
7. Insert the bulb holder into the tail light cluster and tighten the bolts.
8. Carefully insert the tail light cluster into the body so that it is flush with the vehicle body-work, and tighten the bolts.
Bulb wsw I W16W I W16W
The actions should only be carried out In the specified order:
'*Fig. 314 Reversing light bulb Tall light/rear fog light bulb
1. Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist =:-page 433.
2. Unscrew the two securing bolts G).
3. Push the tail light cluster towards the outside out of the mounting, release the connec-tor, and pull it off the bulb holder.
4. Unscrew the four securing bolts ®. and pull the bulb holder out of the tail light cluster.
Pull the bulb 0 straight out of the bulb Push the bulb ®slightly into the bulb hold-5. er, turn it anti-clockwise, and pull it out holder. straight.
6. Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type (see the last line in the table "Bulbs").
7. Insert the bulb holder into the tail light cluster and tighten the bolts.
Practical tips 441
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The actions should only be carried out in the specified order:
=>Fig. 314 Reversing light bulb Tail lighUrear fog light bulb
8.
Bulb
Carefully insert the tail light cluster into the body so that it is flush with the vehicle body-work, and tighten the bolts.
P21W P21/4W
Changing the bulbs in the LED tail light cluster
BSG-0017
Fig. 315 Changing the tail light bulbs.
[Q] First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings & on page 432.
The actions should only be carried out in the specified order:
=>Fig 315 I Turn signal bulb I Reversing light bulb
1. Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist =>page 433.
2. Unscrew the two securing bolts G).
3. Push the tail light cluster towards the outside out of the mounting, release the connec-tor, and disconnect it.
Turn the bulb holder@ anticlockwise as Tu m the bulb holder@ anticlockwise as far 4. far as it will go and pull it out to the rear as it will go and pull it out to the rear along along with the bulb. with the bulb.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the bulb holder.
6. Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type (see the last line in the table "Bulbs").
7. Insert the bulb holder into the tail light cluster, and turn it clockwise to stop.
8. Carefully insert the tail light cluster into the body so that it is flush with the vehicle body-work, and tighten the bolts.
Bulb WY16W I W16W
If and when
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Central control panel, California . . . . . . . . 204 Cleaning the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Countdown timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . 206 Menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Programming the wake up time . . . • . . . . 207 Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Central locking button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Anti-theft alarm . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . • . . 43 Central locking button . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . 42 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Locking from outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Locking or unlocking from inside . . . . . . . . 42 SAFELOCK mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Single door opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Unlocking from outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Central table Base position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . 157 Filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Lowering the table module . . . . . • . . . . . . 157 Moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Moving the table module . . . . . . • . . . . . . 157 Opening the table surfaces . . . . . . . • . . . 157 Raising the table module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Centre armrest 3-seat bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . 78
Centre console, comfort version . . . . . . . . . 13
Centre console, standard version . . . . . . . . 12
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . 420 After changing a wheel . . . . . . . . • . . . . . 425 Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424 Lifting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423 More than one damaged tyre . . . . . . . . . . 420 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 Wheel bolts . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433 Daytime running light in H4 halogen head-lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 Daytime running light in H7 halogen head-lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437 Dipped beam in H4 halogen headlights . . 435 Dipped beam In H7 halogen headlights . . 437 Fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439 Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433 In front bumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439 in H4 halogen headlights . . . . . . . . . . • . . 435 in H7 halogen headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437 in the LED headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438 LED headlights . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . 434 LED tail light cluster . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . 442 LED tail lights . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434
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Main beam in H4 halogen headlights . . . . 435 Main beam in H7 halogen headlights . . . . 437 Number plate light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433 Side light in H4 halogen headlights . . . . . 435 Side light in H7 halogen headlights . . . . . 437 Side turn signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443 Tail light cluster on vehicles with tailgate . 440 Tail light cluster on vehicles with wing doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 Tail lights with LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442 Turn signal bulb in the LED headlight . . . 438 Turn signal light in H4 halogen headlights 435 Turn signal light in H7 halogen headlights 437
Changing gear DSG dual clutch gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Gear-change indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Selecting a gear (dual clutch gearbox) . . 264 Unlocking the selector lever lock manually .4.15 Warning and indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . 261 With Tiptronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . 266
Changing gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Selecting a gear (manual gearbox) . . . . . 263
Charger.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Chassis number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . 451
Checking the oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Checklist Before working in the engine compartment .352 Breakdown set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 Broken down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . 412 Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433 Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . 356 Checks when filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . 343 Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . 34 Driving safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 252 Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412 Lifting the vehicle with the jack . . . . . . . . 423 Preparation for a journey . . . . . . . . . . 33, 252 Preparation for changing a wheel . . . . . . 420 Refilling the engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Seat covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Checks when filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Childproof lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Sliding doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Wing doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . 55
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Airbag sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . 97 Approval categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Integrated child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Securing systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Securing with a lockable seat bell . . . . . . 102 Securing with a seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Securing with ISO FIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Securing with the top tether strap . . . . . . 101