tow VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER 2018 Owners Manual
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Opening the manual pop-up roof
Fig. 181 In the headliner: detach the hook of the retaining strap (left) and release the catches of the roof shell (right).
Fig. 182 Opening the pop-up roof.
r""'('n First read and observe the introductory L-W.I information and safety warnings & on page 218.
Opening the manual pop-up roof
• Open the roller shutter.
• Release the hooks =>Fig. 181 CD of the retain-ing strap on both sides from the retaining ring.
• Pull the latches @) towards front on both sides, and open the catches of the roof shell.
• Pull the cross web @ on both sides over the arrester® (arrow).
• Push the bar 182 CD upwards, firmly and evenly with both hands.
• Push up the bed panel to increase standing room. The bed panel is held up in the open posi-tion by a gas-filled strut.
The pop-up roof is held up in the open position by gas-filled struts.
Opening and closing windows in the canvas
• To Open, unzip and fold down the canvas.
• To Close, fold the canvas back up and zip com-pletely closed.
The insect screen is sewn into the canvas and cannot be opened.
Bed in pop-up roof
• Step carefully onto the seat cushion of the front seats and support yourself on the edge of the bed when climbing up to the pop-up roof bed => &.
Fitting the safety net for the pop-up roof bed
Always fit the safety net when children sleep in or otherwise occupy the pop-up roof bed => &.
• Fit the hooks on the safety net into the rings at the top right and top left of the pop-up roof.
• Lift the mattress on the roof bed and attach the bottom of the safety net to the now accessible press studs in the bed panel.
• Observe the safety instructions on the sticker on the front side of the bed panel
aAWARNING
Always take care when climbing into and out of the pop-up roof bed, otherwise you could cause serious injury to yourself or others.
• Never step on or support yourself with the front seat armrests or head restraints.
• Never step on or support yourself with the closed roller shutter.
• Never jump off the pop-up roof bed. Al-ways take care while climbing down. Ill>
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A WARNING (Continued)
• Help others, especially children, to climb up and down safely.
A WARNING
If the safety net is not fitted or not properly fitted, children could fall off the pop-up roof bed and seriously injure themselves.
Closing the manual pop-up roof
Fig. 183 Locking pop-up roof
,....--('n First read and observe the introductory L-J,::.U information and safety warnings & on page 218.
• Close all of the windows in the pop-up roof can-vas.
• Remove the children's safety net.
• Lower the bed panel.
• Ensure that the roller shutter is and stays open.
• Make sure that no people or objects, such as blankets or pillows, are on the upper bed. Position both mattresses appropriately.
• Disconnect any connected devices from the 12-volt socket in the roof frame, and stow them in a safe place in the vehicle.
• Open a vehicle door or a window to allow for releasing any pressure which may be generated when the pop-up roof is closed.
• Pull the pop-up roof down firmly with the bar or with the attached loop. While doing this, make sure that the fabric does not hang out or is trapped in the lifting mechanism
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A WARNING (ConUnued)
• Always fit the safety net when children sleep in or otherwise occupy the pop-up roof bed.
m Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recom-L!J mends that small children not be allowed to sleep in the pop-up roof bed.
• Pull the bar downwards firmly and evenly with both hands until the pop-up roof is closed com-pletely. Make sure that the bellows material is not pinched.
• Lift the catches of the roof shell on both sides, and attach the cross web 183@ to the ar-rester@.
• Press down the catches CD until they engage audibly.
• Attach the hooks@ of the retaining strap on both sides in the retaining ring.
• Close the roller shutter. Make sure that the can-vas is not pinched.
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When closing the pop-up roof, make sure that the bellows material is not trapped. This ap-plies In particular for the catches and the rear lifting mechanism.
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Closing the electric pop-up roof
j'"'('n First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings & on page 221.
• Close all of the windows in the pop-up roof can-vas.
• Remove the children's safety net.
• Lower the bed panel.
• Ensure that the roller shutter is and stays open.
• Make sure that no people or objects, such as blankets or pillows, are on the upper bed. Position the mattress correctly.
• Disconnect any connected devices from the 12-volt socket in the roof frame, and stow them in a safe place in the vehicle.
• Switch on the ignition.
• Open one of the vehicle doors to allow excess air pressure to escape.
• Switch on the central control panel.
• Select the menu option Pop-up roof in the central control panel.
• Select menu option Close (dark background).
• Press and hold the rotary/push knob for ap-proximately four seconds. An acoustic signal is giv-en and the display reads for approximately four seconds Roof bed down? Shutter open? Window open?. All control elements for the pop-up roof are blocked during this safety check.
• Press and hold the rotary/push knob again to continue closing. Make sure that the canvas is not pinched at the front or on the side between the ve-hicle and the roof or the rods.
• Press and hold the rotary/push knob until the hydraulic motor has switched off automatically and the pop-up roof has closed fully. This is shown by the .t symbol in the display. The hydraulic motor has a run-on time of approx. 5 seconds to bleed the hydraulic system.
• Close the roller shutter. Make sure that the can-vas is not pinched.
m The LED lights in the pop-up roof are switch-L!..J ed off automatically as soon as the engine is
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• Take one long and one short plastic rail. as well as one Velcro strap from the drawer.
• Place the long plastic rail in the upper alumini-um rail on the roof frame on the right-hand side of the vehicle. The tapered end of the plastic rail should be pointing towards the rear of the vehicle 187 G). Push it in as far as it will go.
• Pull the Velcro strap@ through the narrow slot in the small plastic rail.
• Place a small plastic rail in the lower aluminium rail on the roof frame on the right-hand side of the Fig. 187 (arrow) and arrange it so that it is parallel to the long plastic rail. If an awning is fit-ted, slide the small plastic rail with the Velcro strap right up to the awning bracket.
• Pull the upper end of the Velcro strap through the slot in the long plastic rail.
• Bind both ends of the Velcro strap securely to-gether@.
• Repeat the same procedure on the left-hand side of the vehicle as on the right-hand side.
• Drive carefully and slowly to the nearest quali-fied workshop and have the pop-up roof checked & in Introduction on page 221.
Awning, California
a:n Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening and closing the awning . . . . . . • . . . . 227
Removing and fitting the awning . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Storing the folding crank for the awning
The folding crank for the awning is located in the drawer under the bench seaVbed.
Unclip the folding crank for the awning from the three clips to take it out of the drawer.
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Double closure Velcro set
This set consists of two short plastic rails and one long Velcro strap.
• Pull the Velcro tape over the whole roof.
• On the right side of the vehicle, pull the Velcro strap 188@ through the narrow slot in the small plastic rail.
• Place the short plastic rail in the lower alumini-um rail on the roof frame on the right-hand side of the vehicle 188 (arrow). If an awning is fit-ted, slide the small plastic rail with the Velcro strap right up to the awning bracket.
• Bring the Velcro strap around to bind the end of the strap with the long portion of the strap.
• Repeat the same procedure on the left-hand side of the vehicle as on the right-hand side.
• Drive carefully and slowly to the nearest quali-fied workshop and have the pop-up roof checked & in Introduction on page 221.
Additional information and warnings:
• Stowage 150
rTl The awning is a sun shade. lt is not suitable L!J to protect you from harsh weather.
• Close the awning if a storm is approaching and if it is snowing or raining heavily.
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Tables and camping chairs, California
CllJ Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Folding table in the sliding door . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Folding the work table out and in . . . . . . . . . . 230
Moving the work table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . 231
Camping chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Flyscreen element for the sliding window . . . . 232
Additional Information and warnings:
• Seat functions, front 69
• Seat functions, rear =>page 72
• Stowage 150
• Stowage areas, California 210
• Drink holder 153
• Tailgate 36
• Awning 226
Folding table in the sliding door
Fig. 192 in the sliding door: folding table
J"'"'"('n First read and observe the introductory L-Jo:.LI information and safety warnings & on page 229.
The folding table can be assembled inside and out-side the vehicle.
Assembling the folding table outside the vehicle
• Push the handle 192 G) up to unlock the folding table.
• Lift the folding table out of its retainer.
• Central table 155
• Seat functions, rear, California 193
,A WARNING
Improper use of the tables could cause seri-ous Injury.
• Never use the tables while the vehicle is in motion.
• All tables must be securely stowed while the vehicle is in motion.
• Never sit or stand on the tables.
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Never place hot objects, such as pots or pans, on the tables. Such objects could damage these surfaces.
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Fig. 193 Controls on the folding table
• Unfold all four table legs until they engage se-curely.
• On uneven ground, correct the length of theta-ble leg using the thumb wheel 193 @.
• To stow the folding table, follow the above in-structions in reverse order. Reinsert the knurled screw fully in order to avoid "knocking noises" while the vehicle is in motion. .,.
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Assembling the folding table inside the vehicle
• Press handle 192 G) to unlock the fold-ing table.
• Lift the folding table out of its retainer.
• Pull the table guides 193@ right out.
• Connect the table guides to the guide rails on the side wall opposite the sliding door. To do this, guide the table guide from above into the groove in the rail, holding the folding table horizontally.
Fig. 194 In the living area: work table in stowed position and release lever (close-up).
1""1'11 First read and observe the introductory L-J,:.,U information and safety warnings & on page 229.
The work table is in its stowed position when it is fully folded and tucked securely between the bench seat/bed and the refrigerator box. The work table must always be kept in its stowed position while the vehicle is in motion & in Introduction on page 229.
Setting up the work table
• Press the release lever in the direction of the arrow 194.
• Move the work table until it is in front of the bench seat/bed.
• Lift up the work table to a horizontal position.
• Hold the work table in this position while fully unfolding the table leg until it locks securely into place.
• Press the red button on the table leg to unlock the lower portion of the leg.
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• Unfold both the front table legs until they en-gage securely.
• To stow the folding table, follow the above in-structions in reverse order.
Fig. 195 Assembled work table
• Extend the lower portion of the table leg out fully until it clicks securely into place.
• Position the table on the vehicle floor.
Moving the work table
• Lift up the work table slightly to free the table leg.
• Hold the work table in this position and move it as needed.
Folding up the work table
• Lift up the work table slightly to free the table leg.
• Press the red button on the table leg to unlock the lower portion of the leg.
• Retract the lower portion of the table leg fully until it clicks securely into place. 11>
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• Hold the work table in this position and carefully apply pressure to the table leg, folding it fully in-wards until it locks securely into place.
• Lower the work table and slide it between the refrigerator box and the bench seaUbed. Make sure that the lug on the work table runs in the re-tainer ball and engages securely on the locking lever.
Fig. 196 Loop strap of the work table.
r--fl1 First read and observe the introductory L-J,:.JJ information and safety warnings & on page 229.
• Take the loop strap for the work table from the drawer in the kitchen unit.
• Fold up the work table 196 ®and hold it in position.
• Move the work table as far as possible towards the bench seaUbed @.
Fig. 197 Securing the work table to the head re-straint.
• Secure the loop strap fastener 197 CD to the knob ® under the work table. and tension it.
• Place the loop strap =)Fig. 196 CD around the head restraint closest to the sliding door.
• Use the strap adjuster® to create a horizontal table surface.
m After using the work table, the loop straps l.!J must be removed and stored in the drawer of the kitchen unit.
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Fig. 198 Camping chairs in the tailgate
r-111 First read and observe the Introductory l.-.lo::.U Information and safety warnings & on page 229.
The camping chairs are located in the tailgate be-hind the fabric trim.
Taking out the camping chairs
• Open the tailgate.
• Open the zipper at the rear of the tailgate com-pletely
• Release the hooks one at a time 198 (}).
• Take out the camping chairs@.
• Close up the zipper and
Stowing the camping chairs
• Open the tailgate.
• Open the zipper at the rear of the tailgate com-pletely
• Fold up the camping chairs.
• Fold down the hooks(}).
• Fit the camping chairs ® properly back in their holders.
• Secure the camping chairs with the hooks (}).
• Close up the zipper and
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Take care not to scratch the paint on the tall-gate when opening and closing the zipper.
r-111 First read and observe the introductory l.-.lo::.U Information and safety warnings & on page 229.
Fitting the flyscreen element
• With the sliding window closed, insert the flyscreen element starting at the bottom and work-ing toward the top of the rear window frame.
• Opening the sliding window 36.
• Push the flyscreen element carefully forward between the fixed and the movable pane of the sliding window.
• Insert the tongues of the flyscreen element be-hind the front trim so that the flyscreen element completely covers the window space.
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The sliding window cannot be closed fully when the flyscreen element has been inserted.
Do not insert the flyscreen element in the sliding window white the vehicle is in motion.
Removing the flyscreen element
• To remove the flyscreen, follow the steps for fit-ting it in reverse order.
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A WARNING (Continued)
• In addition, a leak/function check must be carried out on the gas system by a qualified workshop every time the system is repaired or the gas system connections are opened.
A WARNING
Improper use of the gas system can cause serious Injury.
• The cover on the gas bottle holder must be screwed on securely whenever the gas bottle is In the holder.
• Never connect the gas system to the town gas/gas mains.
• Close all gas shut-off valves before driv-lng and when not using the cooker for long periods.
• Never allow the vents In the floor of the gas bottle holder to become blocked by snow slush, cleaning rags, or any other object. Check the floor vents regularly to make sure they are free from obstruction.
A WARNING
There is a danger of fire any time a gas burn-er is lit.
• Never leave a lit burner unattended -es-pecially when children are nearby.
• Make sure the gas flame never extends beyond the edge of the pot or pan.
• The refrigerator box lid must always be kept closed from the moment the gas flame is lit until it is turned off again.
• The blind on the window behind the gas cooker must always be kept open from the moment the gas flame is lit until it is turned off again.
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A WARNING (Continued)
• Make sure that no inflammable Items are left close to the burners, e.g. cooking fat or oil.
• Keep towels, clothing, paper, plastic and other inflammable materials well away from the gas cooker.
• Never overheat oil or cooking fat.
A WARNING
Improper use of the gas cooker can cause se-rious injury.
• Never allow the handles of pots and pans to protrude over the edge of the gas cooker. Otherwise, they could be knocked off the gas cooker.
• Never use the gas cooker while the vehi-cle is in motion.
• Close all gas shut-off valves before driv-ing and when not using the cooker for long periods.
A WARNING
Damp or wet oven mitts or potholders can be-come very hot and cause scalding.
• Use only dry oven mitts and potholders .
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Never place hot objects, e.g. pots or pans, on the surface of the kitchen unit, on the refriger-ated box, or on table tops. Such objects could damage these surfaces.
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Connecting the gas bottle
Fig. 199 Connected gas bottle with bottle safety valve and pressure regulator
r-l'n First read and observe the introductory L-J.:.IJ information and safety warnings & on page 233.
Key to Fig. 199:
G) Bottle safety valve
® Union nut on the pressure regulator with left-hand thread
@ Pressure regulator (30 mbar)
@ Wedge for holding the gas bottle in position
Connecting the gas bottle
• Open the tailgate.
• Open the stowage compartment door at the rear of the vehicle on the left.
• Remove the central and lower shelves from the stowage compartment.
• Unscrew the cover on the gas bottle holder completely and remove it.
• Make sure that the bottle safety valve is fully closedG). This prevents gas leaking when the bot-tle safety valve is connected.
• Connect the bottle safety valve to the gas bot-tle.
• Check that the bottle safety valve is screwed on properly and that the connection is airtight.
Changing the gas bottle
r-l'n First read and observe the Introductory L-J.:.IJ information and safety warnings & on page 233.
• Check that the gas hose is screwed securely onto the pressure regulator@ and onto the transi-tion piece to the gas pipe. Make sure that the con-nections are airtight.
• Place the gas bottle into the gas bottle holder.
• Place the wedge @ on the side between the gas bottle and the gas bottle holder. with its thin edge pointing down.
• Make sure that the gas bottle is standing firmly on the bottom of the gas bottle holder.
• Connect the pressure regulator with the union nut® to the bottle safety valve by turning it anti-clockwise.
• Check that the pressure regulator is properly screwed on to the bottle safety valve and that the connection is airtight.
• Make sure that the gas hose is positioned with-out impediment and that it is not pinched or dam-aged at any point.
• Screw the cover of the gas bottle holder back onto the gas bottle holder.
• Tighten it thoroughly.
• Place the shelves back in the stowage com-partment and close the stowage compartment door.
• Close the tailgate.
· &' DANGER .. --' • ,.,_.._.. '·-• I Leaking gas can cause an explosion.
• If you smell gas while connecting the gas bottle, immediately take the following ac-tions:
-Ensure there is no source of fire, spark or open flame in the vicinity.
-Close the safety valve on the gas bottle.
-Open doors and windows to air out the vehicle.
-If the source of the gas smell cannot be eliminated, do not connect the gas bottle. Have the gas system checked by a quali-fied workshop.
Open the stowage compartment door at the rear of the vehicle on the left. 11>
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