warning VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER 2014 Owners Manual

Symbol Meaning
A Flow of electric current in amps
Lit up: 230-volt mains connection has been made and the battery charger is working. Flashing or displaying a number over 15 volts: malfunction. Disconnect the 230-volt mains connection and have the electrical system checked by a qualified workshop. Not lit up despite a 230-volt connection being made: there is a power cut or malfunction in the battery charger.
G The batteries are being charged by the alternator.
Warning messages
Under certain conditions, such as when the pop-up roof is open, warning messages appear on the dis-play when the engine is started. These warn against possible vehicle or equipment damage.
• Switch off the ignition and correct the cause of the warning message.
Malfunction
If a symbol flashes, there is a fault in the indicated system.
• Press the button G?) for five seconds to clear the fault. If this does not work or if other faults ap-pear, please contact a qualified workshop. Volks-wagen Commercial Vehicles recommends using a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership for this purpose.
A WARNING
Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic, and can cause acci-dent and serious injury.
A WARNING (Continued)
• Never Ignore any Illuminated warning lamps or text messages.
• Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.
• Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and ensure that no part of the exhaust system can come Into contact with any Inflammable material underneath the vehicle, e.g. dry grass or fuel.
• Any broken-down vehicle poses an In-creased accident risk both for you and for other road users. If the situation requires, switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle as a warning to other road users.
• Before opening the bonnet, switch off the engine and allow it to cool down sufficiently.
• The engine compartment of any motor ve-hicle is a dangerous area. Serious injuries can be sustained here 350.
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Failure to observe illuminated indicator lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle be-ing damaged. Menu structure
J'"'""'('n First read and observe the introductory L-J,:.IJ information given on page 204.
Main menu Possible functions
Pop-up roof Opening
Closing
Displays Outside temperature
206 Before the journey
Using the menus
• Turn the rotary/push knob 168@ to highlight a function or submenu or to change a set-ting.
• Press the rotary/push knob to select a function or submenu or to confirm a setting.
Description of the submenu with examples
Open the pop-up roof .,1
Close the pop-up roof .,t
Current outside temperature (28.SO C) ...

Interior lights in the pop-up roof
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Fig. 172 ,A Button in the roof frame . ..!!. LED lights in the pop-up roof.
r--T'n First read and observe the introductory L-lcJ.I information given on page 208.
There are two LED lights fitted at front of the pop-up roof trim, and one LED light is fitted at the rear =?Fig. 172 [ID.
The two LED lights at front can be switched on and off and dimmed separately using the separate but-on left and right of the front roof frame.
Switching the interior lights at front of the pop-up roof on and off or dimming the interior lights
• To switch the left or right LED light on and off briefly press the button in the roof frame.
• To dim the left or right LED light press and hold the button in the roof frame.
Stowage areas, California
CQJ Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Drawer and load-through hatch in the bench seaVbed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Stowage box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 Luggage net .. .. .. . .. .. . 213
Stowage compartment in the headliner . . . . . 214 Lockable stowage compartment . . 214 Drink holder, California . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Only use stowage compartments to stow light or smaller objects.
A factory-fitted AUX-IN socket or the USB sock-ets-may be located in the storage compartment on the front passenger side =?Booklet Radio, provi-sion for mobile telephone, infotainment system, navigation system.
210 I Before the journey
Switching the interior light at rear of the pop-up roof on and off
• Switch on one of the LED lights at front to switch on the rear LED light.
• Switch off the two LED lights at front to switch off the rear LED light.
m The LED light at the rear of the pop-up roof is W always dimmed. This setting cannot be changed.
m All LED lights in the pop-up roof are switched W off automatically as soon as the engine is started. Luggage net
A luggage net which can be filled from above is lo-cated in the headliner above the driver area.
• To close the luggage net move the horizontal rods together.
• To open the luggage net move the horizontal rods away from each other.
When the luggage net is not needed it can be pushed over the slatted blind.
Additional information and warnings:
• Seat functions, front =?page 69
• Seat functions, rear =?page 72
• Seat functions, rear, California =?page 193
• Drink holder =?page 153
• Central table =?page 155

• Stowage page 1 50
• Cleaning and caring for the interior 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 compartments, in the luggage net, on the dash panel, on the shelf behind the rear seats or in items of clothing and bags in the vehicle interior.
• Always keep stowage compartments closed while the vehicle is in motion.
A WARNING
Objects in the driver footweli 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
Improper use of the stowage compartments can cause serious injury.
• Never fill stowage compartments beyond their capacity.
A WARNING (Continued)
• Always take care when closing stowage compartments that nobody is within their functional area.
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.
• Never stow lighters in stowage areas or compartments or on other surfaces in the ve-hicle. Cigarette lighters may self-ignite on high-temperature surfaces, especially in sum-mer.
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• Hard objects on the shelf can chafe against the wires of the heating element in the rear win-dow and cause damage.
• Do not store any heat-sensitive objects, food or medicines inside the vehicle. Hot and cold temperatures could damage them or ren-der them unusable.
• Objects stored in the vehicle that are made from transparent materials, such as glasses, magnifying glasses or transparent suction cups on the windows, can concentrate the sun's rays and thus cause damage to the vehi-cle.
m Always ensure that the ventilation openings L!J between the rear window and the stowage area are uncovered to allow stale air to escape from the vehicle. Equipment, California I 211

Drawer and load-through hatch in the bench seat/bed
Fig. 173 In the living area: controls on the bench seat/bed.
l""""f11 First read and observe the Introductory information and safety warnings & on page 210.
Drawer
• To open, pull the lever 173 ®and hold it in this position.
• Pull out the drawer to the front and release the lever.
• To close, using some force, push the drawer back until it engages fully and is locked in position.
• Make sure that the lever® has engaged se-curely.
Opening the load-through hatch
• Open the drawer.
• Take hold of the cover@ with one hand on the side and with the other hand on the lower section of the cover.
212 Before the journey
• Pull on the side of the cover with one hand, and at the same time, press gently with the other hand so that the cover folds down.
• Carefully guide the cover out on its mountings and remove.
• Push the objects through the load-through hatch from the luggage compartment and secure them.
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.
• When the vehicle Is In motion, the drawer must be fully closed and securely latched.
• Always secure Items which have been loa-ded through the load-through hatch.
m Dirty items that have been loaded through L!..J the load-through hatch could dirty the interior of the vehicle.
• Wrap dirty items, for example, in a blanket, be-fore loading them through the load-through hatch.

Stowage box
Fig. 174 In the living area: stowage box to the left of the bench seaUbed.
f""'"'('n First read and observe the lntrod uctory L-J,:.,LJ Information and safety warnings & on page 210.
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, there is a stowage box to the left of the bench seaUbed which can be used to store food or other light ob-jects.
At the same time, the surface on the stowage box is used as an extension for the bed.
Opening and closing the stowage box
• To open, press the :;. Fig. 174 (D button and wait until it comes up.
• Pull the cover up.
• To close, push the cover down and then press on the knob until it engages securely.
Removing and fitting the stowage box
• Loosen the thumb wheel :;. Fig. 175 ®behind the stowage box in the luggage compartment.
• Loosen the second thumb wheel inside the stowage box.
• Turn the handle (D in the direction of the arrow through 90 degrees.
Luggage net
f""'"'('n First read and observe the introductory L..-Wl Information and safety warnings & on page 210.
There is a luggage net located in the headliner of the luggage compartment for light items of lug-gage.
Fig. 175 In the luggage compartment: fixing the stowage box with handle • Follow the same procedure for the handle in-side the stowage box.
• Remove the protective covers from the seat rails.
• Move the stowage box forwards to remove it from the seat rail.
To fit it, follow the steps for removing in reverse or-der. Fit the stowage box only in the outer left-hand seat rail. Tighten the thumb wheel firmly and en-sure that the stowage box is securely fastened in the seat rails.
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.
• The stowage compartment must be closed and securely locked In the seat rails while the vehicle Is In motion. The interior of the luggage net can be closed using zips.
The luggage net is accessible via the tailgate and also from the living area. .,..
Equipment, California I 213

A wARNING
Always use the luggage net carefully, observ-ing the instructions. Risk of injury.
• Heavy, pointed or sharp items which are not stowed securely can cause injury in the event of sudden braking manoeuvres or acci-dents.
Stowage compartment in the headliner
Fig. 176 Opening the stowage compartment in the headliner
Lockable stowage compartment
Fig. 177 In the wardrobe: lockable stowage com-partment
214 Before the journey
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If your vehicle has profile rails only above the side window, it should not be used for trans-porting luggage through the Installation of fit-tings.
• Store your luggage properly In the luggage compartment. <1
r-I'n First read and observe the Introductory L-Wl Information and safety warnings & on page 210.
The stowage compartment in the headliner has a maximum capacity of 2.5 kg & in Introduction on page 211.
• To Open, grasp the locking handle in the centre of the stowage compartment 176 G).
• Pull up the locking handle and carefully allow the stowage compartment lid to swing downwards.
• To Close, follow the preceding steps in reverse order, taking care that the stowage compartment lid latches securely into place & in Introduction on page 211. r-I'n First read and observe the introductory L-Wl information and safety warnings & on page 210.
A lockable stowage compartment with two keys is located in the base of the wardrobe to the left of the kitchen unit 177 @. <1