heater VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER 2013 Owners Manual

Do not attach external navigation devices to the windscreen or near interior automatic anti-dazzle
Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
• Basic position: the lever on the lower part of the mirror is pointing towards the windscreen.
• Pull the lever to the back to select the anti-daz-zle function 99.
Exterior mirrors
Fig. 100 in the driver door: rotary knob for the ex-terior mirrors.
First read and observe the introductory L..-Jr:.U information and safety warnings & on page 121.
Electric exterior mirrors
Turn the rotary knob to the desired position:
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Fold exterior mirrors into the body electri-
Switch on the exterior mirror heating.
Tap and hold the rotary knob to set the left exterior mirror to the front, rear, right or left. In this position the exterior mirror heater is switched off.
Tap and hold the rotary knob up or down or left or right to set the right exterior mir-ror. In this position the exterior mirror heater is switched off.
Depending on the model, electrical control ele-ments can be combined with mechanically adjusta-ble exterior mirrors.
A WARNING
The illuminated display from an external navi-gation device can lead to functional impair-ment of the Interior automatic anti-dazzle mir-ror and cause accidents or serious injuries.
• You may not be able to precisely deter-mine the distance from vehicles travelling be-hind you or from other objects if the automat-ic anti-dazzle function is Impaired. Mechanical exterior mirrors
• To adjust, press the edge of the mirror it until it reaches the desired position.
• To fold in, pull the mirror housing back until it engages.
• To fold back, carefully fold the mirror housing back.
A WARNING
Injuries can be sustained if you do not take care when folding the exterior mirrors in and out.
• Only fold the exterior mirrors in or out when there is nobody in the path of the mir-ror.
• Always ensure that no fingers are caught between the exterior mirror and the foot of the mirror when the exterior mirror is moved.
A WARNING
If you estimate the distance from traffic be-hind you Incorrectly, you can cause acci-dents and serious injuries.
• Curved mirrors (convex or aspheric) en-large the field of vision and can make objects in the mirror seem smaller and further away than they actually are.
• Using curved mirrors to estimate the dis-tance from other vehicles behind you when changing lanes can provide inaccurate re-sults and can lead to accidents and severe in-juries.
• Whenever possible, use the interior mirror to check the exact distance between your ve-hicle and following traffic or other objects.
• Ensure that you have a good view to the rear of the vehicle. .,..
Lights and vision 123

• 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.

Seat functions, rear, Business
ct:lJ Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Controls of the 2-seat arrangement. . . . . . . . . 183
Seat heater in the 2-seat arrangement . . . . . . 183
Armrests . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. .. .. . .. .. .. 184
Moving the 2-seat arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Centre console of the 2-seat arrangement . . 185
Refrigerator box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
The seats of the 2-seat arrangement are not suita-ble for the attachment of child seats => &.
Features of the 2-seat arrangement
• Optimised seat belts for both seats.
• Head restraints and seat belts can be electrical-ly adjusted for height.
• The height, forwards/backwards position and angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted electri-cally.
• The backrest angle can be adjusted electrically.
• Electrically adjustable lumbar support.
• seat heating.
• Armrests with stowage compartment.
Additional information and warnings:
• Sitting correctly and safely =>page 61
• Seat functions. rear =>page 72
• Seat belts => page 79
• Airbag system =>page 87
• Child seats (accessories) =>page 96
• Luggage compartment =>page 130
• Stowage =>page 150
• Central table =>page 155
A WARNING
Incorrect use of the seat functions can cause serious Injuries.
• Always assume a correct sitting position before you drive and maintain this position throughout the trip. This also applies to all passengers.
• Keep hands, fingers, feet and other body parts away from the moving parts of the seats.
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A WARNING
The seats of the 2-seat arrangement are not suitable for the attachment of child seats of any kind.
• Never use a child seat on the 2-seat ar-rangement.
A WARNING
Incorrect adjustment or removal and Installa-tion of single seats and/or the 2-seat arrange-ment can cause accidents and severe Inju-ries.
• All adjustments as well as removing/In-stalling should be carried out only when the vehicle Is stationary; otherwise the single seats and/or the 2-seat arrangement could move unexpectedly when the vehicle Is in motion. Furthermore, an Incorrect seating po-sition Is adopted while adjusting the seat.
• All single seats and the 2-seat arrange-ment must always be fitted In the seat rails and must be securely engaged.
• Never use the table while the vehicle is in motion. All backrests must be In the upright position and securely engaged In this posi-tion while the vehicle Is In motion.
• While the vehicle Is In motion the feet of a fitted single seat must not be positioned close to the removable covers In the seat rails.
• Never move single seats and/or the 2-seat arrangement when the vehicle is on a steep slope. The single seats and/or the 2-seat ar-rangement could move unexpectedly and cause Injuries.
• The area for adjustment of the single seats and/or the 2-seat arrangement should not be restricted by any Items.
• While fitting and removing the single seats and/or the 2-seat arrangement, make sure that the seat feet are not soiled or dam-aged.
• The rotating single seats In the passenger compartment can be engaged securely only when facing either the front or rear of the ve-hicle. .,.

A WARNING (Continued)
• Never use child seats In the groups 0 or 0+ on single seats that face the rear of the vehicle. Controls of the 2-seat arrangement
Fig. 147 On the 2-seat arrangement: controls on the rear left.
1"'1'11 First read and observe the Introductory L-J.:.U information and safety warnings & on page 182.
Adjusting the seats of the 2-seat
arrangement
The seats of the 2-seat arrangement can be adjus-ted when the ignition is switched on or if the igni-tion has been switched on briefly and then switch-ed off. Leave the ignition key in the ignition lock.
Information on the correct seat position 61.
Key to Fig. 147:
Q) Button for adjusting the height and forwards/ backwards position of the seat cushion.
® Button for adjusting the angle of the backrest or the height of the head restraint and the seat bell.
Seat heater in the 2-seat arrangement
1"'1'11 First read and observe the Introductory L-J.:.U Information and safety warnings & on page 182. .,..
@ Drink holder 183.
@ Adjusting the lumbar support.
® Button for adjusting the length of the seat cushion by lengthening or shortening the leg support.
® Rotary switch for seat heater 183.
Opening and closing the drink holder
• To open, push the floor of the drink holder@ down until it clicks into place &.
• To close. press the release button inside the drink holder.
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.
• Ensure that drink bottles or any other ob-jects do not enter the driver footwell and ob-struct the pedals while the vehicle is in mo-tion.
• Never place heavy cups, food or any other heavy items in the drink holder. These heavy objects could be flung through the vehicle in-terior during an accident and cause serious Injuries. Equipment, Business 1183

Switching the seat heater in the 2-seat arrangement on and off J
• Press rotary switch 147 @.The rotary switch pops out.
• To switch on, turn the rotary switch as often as necessary until the desired heating level is reached &. The red LEDs indicate the heating level. The greater the number of LEDs that light up, the higher is the heating level.
• To switch off, turn the rotary switch as often as necessary until all the LEDs go out.
A wARNING
Anyone experiencing reduced sensitivity to pain or temperature due to medication, para-lysis or chronic Illness (e.g. diabetes) could sustain burns on the back, buttocks and legs when using the seat heating. These burns may take a long time to heal or may never heal fully. Please consult a doctor to deter-mine your own level of health.
• Anyone experiencing reduced sensitivity to pain or temperature should never use the seat heating.
A WARNING
Wet upholstery can cause a fault in the seat heating and Increase the risk of burns.
• Ensure that the seat cushion is dry before the seat heating Is used.
• Do not sit on the seat when wearing damp or wet clothing.
• Do not set any damp or wet objects or Items of clothing on the seat.
• Do not spill any liquids on the seat.
Armrests
r--f"'n First read and observe the introductory L-J.:.l.l information and safety warnings & on page 182.
Adjusting the height of the armrest
• To raise, lift the armrest until it reaches the de-sired position.
• To lower. pull the armrest all the way up and then lower it downwards.
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• To avoid damaging the heating elements, do not kneel on the seat or apply sharp pressure at a single point on the seat cushion and back-rest.
• Liquids, sharp objects and Insulating mate-rials (such as a protective cover or child seat) on the seat could damage the seat heating.
• If the system starts to emit a smell, switch the seat heating off Immediately and have it checked by a qualified workshop.
r:Q:.. The seat heating should be switched off as 'r!1S soon as lt is no longer needed. Fuel is other-wise wasted. <1
There is a storage compartment in each armrest.
Opening and closing the stowage compartment in the armrest
• To open the storage compartment, push the button and fold the lid upwards.
• To close, fold the lid down, making sure that it clicks securely into place. <1

Central control panel, California
COl Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . 205
Menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Programming the wake up time . . . . . . . • . . . . 207
Programming the countdown timer . . . . . . . . . 207
The central control panel is the "control and infor-mation centre" for the camping equipment. The central control panel can be used to open and con-trol the following displays and functions:
• Opening and closing the electric pop-up roof 221
• Displays showing the ambient temperature, clock and charging status of the additional batter-ies 205
Controls
• Switching the refrigerator box on and off or set-ting the temperature =>page 241
• Status display and control of supplementary heater 251
• Programming countdown timer 207
• Programming the wake up time 207
• Setting the clock
Additional information:
• Cleaning the central control panel 254
• Rectifying faults on the camping equipment 254 ol 1 a: as/Q
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Fig. 168 In the headliner: central control panel with the initial screen
ro First read and observe the Introductory Information given on page 204.
Button, control
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Additional Information 168.
To switch the supplementary heating system on and off and to set the temperature
Display
To switch the refrigerator box on and off and to adjust its temperature
Rotary/push knob to select and confirm menu entries
Before the journey