window VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER 2018 Workshop Manual

m If the pop-up roof cannot be closed even l!J when the ignition is switched on and the clos-ing function is used, please check all possible cau-ses. If the cause cannot be found or there are oth-er malfunctions, please close the pop-up roof man-
Opening the electric pop-up roof
r--'('n First read and observe the introductory L-.lo:.U information and safety warnings & on page 221.
Opening the pop-up roof
• Switch on the ignition.
• Switch on the central control panel.
• Open the roller shutter and release the reading lamp retaining strap.
• Select the menu option Pop-up roof in the central control panel.
• Select menu option Open (dark background).
• Press and hold the rotary/push knob until the hydraulic motor has switched off automatically and the pop-up roof has opened fully. The symbol for the open pop-up roof will be displayed. The hy-draulic motor has a run-on time of approx. 5 sec-onds to bleed the hydraulic system.
• Switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key.
• Push up the bed panel to increase standing room.
Opening and closing the 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 &.
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ually 224, and drive carefully and at re-duced speed to the nearest qualified workshop. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends us-ing a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership for this purpose. • 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
A WARNING
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.
• Help others, especially children, to climb up and down safely.
A WARNING
If the safecy net is not fitted or not properly fitted, children could fall off the pop-up roof bed and seriously Injure themselves.
• 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. <

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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Preliminary work for closing the electric pop-up roof manually
Fig. 184 Removing the cover on the interior lights control panel
Fig. 185 Removing the central control panel
r-T'n First read and observe the Introductory L-W.l Information and safety warnings & on page 221.
• Take the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit 416.
• Close all of the windows in the pop-up roof can-vas.
• Lower the bed panel.
• Ensure that the roller shutter is and stays open.
• Secure the reading light to the cushion with the retaining strap.
• Make sure that no people or objects, such as blankets or pillows, are on the upper bed. Position both mattresses correctly.
• Open one of the vehicle doors to allow excess air pressure to escape.
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• Switch off the ignition.
• Open the glasses compartent in the roof con-sole.
• Grasp the interior lights control panel cover from behind through the slots and carefully press the Fig. 184 CD out of its fitting.
• Carefully press in the four clips between the roof console and the central control panel 185 the flat edge of a screwdriver.
• Pull the central control panel gently in the direc-tion of arrow CD [ID and then upwards out of its fit-ting in the direction of arrow ®[ID.
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Be careful when removing the central control panel and cover so as not to cause damage.

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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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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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. Flyscreen element for the sliding window
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.

Gas system, California
c:Q Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Connecting the gas bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Changing the gas bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Turning the gas cooker on and off . . . . . . . . . . 236
Only butane gas bottles, type 907, manufactured by the company GAZ may be used. The gas bottle must be used in conjunction with a bottle safety valve.
The gas bottle has a sticker on it stating that it is not suitable for use in caravans and camping vehi· cles. This warning means that this gas bottle must not be used unless it Is housed In a special gas bottle compartment.
Notes for vehicles sold in Norway
The gas bottle holder and the gas bottle are de-signed for a 2.0 kg propane gas system. The pres-sure regulator and the propane gas bottle are not connected as shown herein since these parts are retro-fitted by the Volkswagen Commercial Vehi-cles dealership or importer.
Using the gas cooker
• When using the gas cooker for the first time, you may smell gas briefly.
• Open all gas shut-off valves before cooking.
• The pan supports on the gas cooker are merely lodged tightly into place and can be easily re-moved for cleaning.
• Make sure oven mitts and pot holders are dry when handling pots and pans => &.
Energy-efficient usage
For maximum energy efficiency when using the cooker, please follow these suggestions:
• Use pots and pans with a diameter between 16-20cm.
• Use pots and pans with flat (not convex) bot-toms.
• Centre pots and pans over the flame.
• The gas flame should not extend around the edge of the pot or pan.
Additional information:
• Tailgate =>page 36
Leaking gas can cause an explosion.
• If you smell gas when the cooker Is off, take the following actions:
-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.
Gas burners use up oxygen in the surround-Ing area. If the vehicle is not ventilated prop-erly, a life threatening lack of oxygen will de-velop.
• Always ensure that there is adequate fresh air entering the vehicle from the mo-ment the gas flame Is lit until it Is turned off again.
• Never use the gas burners to heat the ve-hicle Interior.
A WARNING
Work done improperly on the gas system can lead to serious injury.
• All work on the gas system must be car-ried out by a qualified workshop only.
• Never make modifications to the gas sys-tem.
• If there is a leak or you suspect there is a leak In the gas system, have it checked by a qualified workshop.
A WARNING
Improper or insufficient maintenance of the gas system can compromise its safety and cause serious injury.
• Check the gas hose between the pressure regulator and the gas system regularly. If there Is a leak or you suspect there is a leak In the gas system, have it checked by a quali-fied workshop.
• Have a qualified workshop check the gas system for leaks and proper function every two years. .,.
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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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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 tailgate.
Open the stowage compartment door at the rear of the vehicle on the left. 11>
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Remove the central and lower shelves from the stowage compartment.
Unscrew the cover on the gas bottle holder com-pletely and remove it.
Make sure that the bottle safety valve 199 G) is completely closed. This prevents gas from leaking when the union nut® is slack-ened.
Completely unscrew the union nut of the pressure regulator from the bottle safety valve by turning it clockwise.
Lift out the gas bottle together with the wedge.
Connecting a new gas bottle 235
Turning the gas cooker on and off
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Fig. 200 Gas cooker with piezo igniter 0 and regulating knobs® for the left-hand and right-hand burners G).
i""""('n First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings & on page 233.
Turning on the gas flame
• Open the safety valve on the gas bottle.
• Open the gas shut-off valve in the kitchen unit 201. The valve is open when it is turned parallel to the gas pipe.
• Pull the opaque shade on the window behind the gas cooker all the way up & in Introduction on page 234.
• Open the window behind the gas cooker to en-able air circulation & in Introduction on page 233.
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Leaking gas can cause an explosion.
• If you smell gas while changing 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.
m The gas system does not need to be L!J checked when a gas bottle is changed. Fig. 201 Open gas shut-off valve in the kitchen unit underneath the gas cooker
• Place the backrest of the left front seat in an upright position or turn the left front seat so that you can open the kitchen unit's cover plate.
• Raise the kitchen unit's cover plate straight up.
• Push in the regulating knob 200 ®of the required burner and turn the knob to the small flame symbol.
• Push and hold the regulating knob of the selec-ted burner and press the piezo igniter continually 0 until the gas has been lit. .,.

Ignition lock
Fig. 217 Positions of the vehicle key in the ignition lock .
.--m First read and observe the introductory Information and safety warnings & on page 257.
The steering lock can be activated when there is no vehicle key in the ignition lock.
Vehicle key positions :) Fig. 217
@ Ignition switched off. The vehicle key can be removed.
G) Ignition switched on. The steering lock can be released.
® Start the engine. Release the vehicle key as soon as the engine starts. Once released. the vehicle key moves back to position G).
Non-authorised vehicle key
If a non-authorised vehicle key has been inserted in the ignition lock it can be removed as follows:
• Dual clutch gearbox, DSG®: vehicle key cannot be removed from the ignition lock in this position. Press the lock button in the selector lever and re-lease. The vehicle key can be removed.
• Manual gearbox: remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock.
Starting the engine
A WARNING
Careless or unsupervised use of the vehicle key can lead to accidents or Injuries.
• Always take all vehicle keys with you ev-ery time you leave the vehicle. The engine can be started and electrical equipment such as the window controls can be operated. This can cause serious Injury.
• Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone In the vehicle. They could become trapped In the vehicle in an emergen-cy and may not be able to get themselves to safety. For example, locked vehicles may be subjected to very high or very low tempera-tures, according to season. This can cause serious Injuries and Illness or fatalities, espe-cially for small children.
• Never remove the vehicle key from the ig-nition lock when the vehicle Is In motion. The steering lock may be activated and you will no longer be able to steer the vehicle.
m In vehicles with the DSG® dual clutch W gearbox the vehicle key can only be re-moved from the Ignition lock if the selector lever is in position P. If necessary, press the lock button in the selector lever and then release it. ru First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings & on page 257.
The steps should only be carried out In the specified order.
Step Vehicles with a manual gearbox I Vehicles with dual clutch gearbox DSG ®
1. Press the brake pedal, if required. Keep it held down until stage 5 has been completed.
Fully depress the clutch pedal until the engine I
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