VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER 2018 Owners Manual

Mattress for a long bed, 3-seat bench
Fig. 164 In the living area and the luggage compartment: controls on the 3-seat bench at and on the multi-flex board
Fig. 165 Mattress for the long bed
r-1'lt First read and observe the Introductory L-J,:::..U Information and safety warnings & on page 193.
The long bed is around 2 metres long. The bed can only be set up in vehicles with single seats and a 3-seat bench.
Setting up the long bed
• Push the multi-flex board backwards to the stop.
• Fold down the front area 164@ [ID of the multi-flex board.
• Remove the head restraints of the 3-seat bench and the single seats 61.
• Push the single seats forwards as far as they will go and turn them to face the front of the vehicle 72.
• Pull out the lever completely, until the red marking is visible.
• Fold the backrest of the 3-seat bench com-pletely forwards onto the seat cushion.
• Open the centre below the bench seat, pull the loop@ under the seat cushion, and hold it in this position.
• Move the 3-seat bench, and release the loop. The front edge of the base of the 3-seat bench must be around 15 cm away from the rear end of the door aperture, and it must engage firmly.
• Close the centre cover® under the bench seat.
• Pull out the lever completely, 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.
• Move the bench seaUbed and release the lever. The bench seaUbed must be engaged in position. "'
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Fitting the mattress
• Fasten parts =>Fig. 160 CD and@ of the mat-tress to each other with the help of the zip.
• Fasten part® of the mattress to the other side of part@ at the zip.
• Tilt the backrests of the single seats a little if necessary in order to have a slanting surface to lean against.
• If you wish, fit the head restraints of the single seats the wrong way round in order to have an ad-ditional surface to lean against => &.
• Place the mattress on the multi-flex board, the 3-seat bench and the single seats =>Fig. 165.
Removing the bed
• Remove the mattress and stow it securely in the vehicle =>page 203.
• Move the single seats and the 3-seat bench in-to position for driving =>page 72.
• Fit the head restraints correctly => &.
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A wARNING
Driving without head restraints or with incor-rectly adjusted head restraints Increases the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden driving or braking ma-noeuvre.
• If a seat is occupied, the head restraint for that seat must be fitted and adjusted correct-ly.
• Each vehicle occupant must adjust the head restraint to suit their body size, to help reduce the risk of neck Injuries In an acci-dent. As far as possible, the upper edge of the head restraint must be level with the top of the head, but not lower than eye level. Po-sition the back of your head In the middle and as close to the head restraint as possible.
• Never adjust, fit or remove the head re-straint while the vehicle Is In motion.
• Head restraints that have been removed or fitted the wrong way round should be correct-ly fitted again Immediately so that passen-gers are properly protected.

Fig. 166 In the luggage compartment: multi-flex board.
Fig. 167 Components of the mattress for the 3-seat bench.
r--f"'n First read and observe the introductory L-W.I information and safety warnings & on page 193.
When the mattress is not being used, it can be stowed on the multi-flex board.
• Fold up the front area 166 @of the mul-ti-flex board.
• Fasten parts 167 CD and@ of the mat-tress to each other with the help of the zip.
• Fold part@ over and place the two parts next to each other traversely on the multi-flex board.
• Fold part@ together and place it on top of parts CD and @. Equipment, California 203

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
204 I
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
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Button, control
Display
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Additional information =>Fig. 168.
To return to initial screen or cancel a setting without saving it
To completely switch off all functions which were activated using the central control panel, e.g. supplementary heating system, refrigerator box, and wake-up time <1
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First read and observe the introductory lnfonmation given on page 204.
Fig. 169 The central control panel display
=>Fig. 169 Meaning
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® Lit up: the supplementary heater is running. Flashing: the supplementary heater is malfunctioning.
-Outside temperature display (when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is switched
@ off). -Battery charge level. -Wake-up time (if set). -Countdown timer (if in use).
@ Lit up: refrigerator box switched on. Flashing: the refrigerator box is malfunctioning.
Status of the pop-up roof: -Fully closed and locked.
® -In the process of opening or closing. -Fully open. Flashing: overheating protection on the pop-up roof hydraulic pump is activated. Wait a few minutes before attempting to open or close the pop-up roof again.
Battery capacity:
® Shown as a level within the symbol o or by the symbol G when power is being supplied from the additional battery.
® Display for full or empty waste water tank.
Symbol Meaning
Switch-on time for the supplementary heating system has been set.
Wake up time has been set.
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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
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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) ...

Main menu Possible functions
Battery status
Clock
Refrigerator box Switching on
Switching off
Temperature selection
Supplementary Switching on heating system
Switching off
Temperature selection
Status
Program
Clock Date I time
Countdown timer
Wake-up time
Settings
Back
Programming the wake up time
r--f"'n First read and observe the introductory L-lo::.U information given on page 204.
Setting a wake-up time
• Select the Clock menu.
• Select the Wake up time submenu.
• Select New.
• Change the flashing figures by turning the knob 168@ and press the knob to confirm. The display will show this symbol 0.
Setting different wake-up times
Select New to set an additional wake up time. When you have entered seven wake-up times, the display shows the text 7 entries made.
Programming the countdown timer
r--f"'n First read and observe the introductory L-lo::.U information given on page 204.
Description of the submenu with examples
Battery voltage and battery capacity (12.8V, 100%)
Time
Refrigerator box switched on .t
Refrigerator box switched off ./
Cooling temperature settings 1 to "Max." maxi-mum cooling level
Switched on manually .;
Switched off manually .;
Temperature setting (01-10)
Supplementary heating system status (on I man-ual)
Program the supplementary heating system
Day of week and time (10:09. Friday)
Program the countdown time (New)
Program the wake up time: a maximum of 7 wake up times can be stored.
Change flashing figures by turning the knob. Press knob to confirm.
Return to previous menu or initial screen without saving changes.
Deleting or changing a wake-up time
• Use the rotary/push knob to select the desired wake up time.
• Select Change or Del et e. To delete a wake up time, select it and confirm with Yes.
Turning off the wake up alarm
• Press button.
r::l All stored wake-up times are deleted if the L!J central control panel is switched off.
Setting the countdown timer
• Select the Clock menu.
• Select the Countdown timer submenu.
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• Select New.
• Change the flashing figures by turning the knob 168 @) and press the knob to confirm.
Deleting the countdown timer
• Use the rotary/push knob to select the count-down timer.
• Select Delete and confirm by selecting Yes.
Changing the countdown timer setting
• Select New.
• Change the flashing figures by turning the knob 168@) and press the knob to confirm. The old countdown timer setting is automatically over-written.
Interior lights, California
CClJ Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior lights in the living area . . . . • . • . . . . . . 209
Interior lights in the pop-up roof . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Additional information:
• Electrical sockets 163
• Battery 350
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Turning off the countdown timer
• Press the (2) button.
W The stored countdown timer setting is deleted L!J if the central control panel is switched off. <
• Cigarette lighter 163
• Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts 394
• Fuses 429
• Consumer information 404
• Rectifying faults on the camping equipment 254

Interior lights in the living area
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Fig. 170 Interior light in the living area .
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Fig. 171 [AI Button in the right D-pillar.!ID LED lights in the tailgate trim.
r-1'11 First read and observe the Introductory t.....J,..,lJ Information given on page 208.
Interior lights in the roof trim
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there are in-terior lights fitted in different locations in the roof trims of the living area which can be switched on and off independently from each other 170.
• To switch on the interior light briefly press the button on the interior light.
• To switch off the interior light briefly press the button on the interior light.
Switching the interior lights in the tailgate trim on and off or dimming the interior lights
There are two LED lights fitted in the tailgate trim 171 [ID.
• To switch the LED lights on and off briefly press the [AI button in the right D-pillar.
• To dim the LED lights press and hold the [AI but-ton in the right D-pillar.
m The LED lights in the tailgate trim are not W switched off, when the ignition is switched on or the engine is started, i.e. they must be switched off manually. Equipment, California I 209

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.
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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