tow VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER 2018 Manual PDF

Equipment, Multivan
Darkening the interior of the vehicle, Multivan
n:n Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Components of the opaque shades kit . . . 175
Assembling opaque shades for the windscreen and the rear window . . . . . . . 176
Fitting opaque shades for the windscreen and the rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Fitting the opaque shades to the side windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Removing and stowing the opaque shades . . 179
Darkening the interior of the vehicle
The opaque shades kit is supplied in a zippered storage bag, which can be securely stowed in a drawer underneath the 3-seat bench.
Additional information and warnings:
• Windows 36
• Seat functions, front 61
Components of the opaque shades kit
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Fig. 137 Components of the opaque shades kit
• Sun blind 106
• Stowage "'page 150
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.
• Store the shades in the storage bag provi-ded, and keep this securely within the vehi-cle.
A WARNING
Obscured windows can impair visibility and driving safety.
• Only drive when you have sufficient visi-bility through all windows.
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[QJ First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings.&. on page 175.
Key to Fig. 137:
G) Opaque shade for the windscreen (marked with a colour)
® Rods for the opaque shade for the windscreen (colour coded)
@ Opaque shade for the rear window with three loops for attachment (colour coded)
@ Rods for the opaque shade for the rear window (colour coded)
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Removing and stowing the opaque shades
Fig. 144 Removing the opaque shade from the windscreen
,....-("n First read and observe the introductory L-.lc.l.l information and safety warnings & on page 175.
Removing the opaque shade from the windscreen
• Fold up the sun visors.
• Carefully and slightly bend the rods =>Fig. 144 G).
• Pull back the right side of the windscreen shade about 15 cm and remove it@.
• Disassemble the opaque shade for the wind-screen in reverse order to the order given on =>page 176.
• Stow the opaque shade for the windscreen se-curely in its storage bag.
Removing the opaque shade from the rear window
• Unhook the hooks on the left and right.
• Keep the opaque shade in place by placing one hand on the middle of the shade.
• Unhook the middle hook and remove the opa-que shade from the rear window.
• Disassemble the opaque shade for the rear window in reverse order to the order given on =>page 177.
• Stow the opaque shade for the rear window se-curely in its storage bag.
Removing the magnetic opaque shade from the rear window
• Take hold of the opaque shade on the rear win-dow at the outer edge and pull it off carefully from the window frame.
• Fold the opaque shade for the rear window se-curely in its storage bag =>CD.
Fig. 145 Folding up the opaque shades for the driver door and front passenger door
Removing and folding up the opaque shades for the driver and front passenger doors
• Pull each opaque shade away from the driver and front passenger doors.
• Hold the individual opaque shade by the edges =>Fig. 145 CD and turn your hands in opposite di-rections.
• Bring your hands together towards the middle of the shade @.
• Stow the opaque shades securely in the stor-age bag.
Removing the opaque shades from the central and rear side windows
• Take hold of the tab on the bar.
• Unhook both ends of the bar and roll it halfway down.
• Remove the opaque shade from the bar.
• Guide the sun blind down into the holder.
• Stow the opaque shades securely in the stor-age bag.
Do not place any objects that are sensitive to magnetism, such as payment cards in the stor-age bag with the opaque shades. They could be permanently damaged. <1
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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. .,.

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

Moving the 2-seat arrangement
Fig. 148 In the luggage compartment: release lever of the 2-seat arrangement.
r-f"'n First read and observe the Introductory l..-Jo-IJ Information and safety warnings & on page 182.
You can move the 2-seat arrangement in order to enlarge the luggage compartment or passenger compartment & in Introduction on page 182.
• Pull the release lever 148 G) upwards as far as it will go.
• Hold the release lever in this position.
• Move the 2-seat arrangement.
• Let go of the release lever G).
• Make sure that the 2-seat arrangement has en-gaged properly in the seat rails.
m lt may be necessary to push the 2-seat ar-L!:J rangement forwards to gain access to the ve-hicle tool kit. Centre console of the 2-seat arrangement
Fig. 149 Centre console of the 2-seat arrangement.
ro First read and observe the Introductory information and safety warnings & on page 182.
Key to Fig. 149:
G) Refrigerator box 186.
0 Stowage compartment
@ Storage compartment with ashtray and cigarette lighter.
@ Stowage compartment. with DVD player (if fitted) 165.
® Drink holder with two glasses.
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Opening and closing the stowage compartment on the centre console
• To open the storage compartment@, slide the cover open.
• To close, push the cover shut, making sure that the storage compartment is closed completely
Ash tray
• Press the storage compartment@ in until it opens automatically. The ashtray is now accessible
• To empty the ashtray, press the button (8 in the storage compartment. The ashtray pops out of its holder. After emptying the ashtray, re-insert it.
Cigarette lighter
• Press the storage compartment@ in until it opens automatically.
• With the ignition switched on, press in the knob on the cigarette lighter.
• Wait for the lighter to pop out.
• Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the tobac-co product on the glowing spiral &.
• Insert the cigarette lighter back into the socket.
Opening and closing the stowage compartment at the front of the centre console
• To open, press the storage compartment@ in until it opens automatically.
• To close, push the storage compartment shut, making sure that it closes completely &.
Refrigerator box
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Fig. 150 In the centre console of the 2-seat ar· rangement: refrigerator box.
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Opening and closing the drink holder
• To open, press the drink holder® in until it opens automatically.
• To close, push the drink holder shut, making sure that it closes completely &.
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.
• Always keep stowage compartments closed while the vehicle is in motion.
A WARNING
Improper use of the ashtray and cigarette lighter could cause fires, burns and other se-rious Injuries.
• Never put paper or any other combustible materials in the ashtray.
• Always use the cigarette lighter properly, and only use it to light tobacco products.
• Never leave children in the vehicle unat-tended. The cigarette lighter can be used when the Ignition is switched on. r-Y"'n First read and observe the Introductory L-W.I information and safety warnings & on page 182.
The refrigerator box is located in the centre con-sole of the 2-seat arrangement.
The refrigerator box works independently of the engine and the ignition. lt is fed exclusively by the additional battery.
As far as possible, keep food and drinks in the re-frigerator box in leak-proof containers. Do not over-fill the refrigerator box such that air circulation is impaired. .,.

Switching on the refrigerator box
• Slide the cover open =>Fig. 149 (D.
• Move switch =>Fig. 150 CD to I position. When the refrigerator box is switched on, the lamp in the box lights up.
• Fill the refrigerator box and then close the lid =>&.
Switching off the refrigerator box
• Slide the cover open =>Fig. 149 (D.
• Move switch =>Fig. 150 CD to 0 position. The in-dicator lamp in the refrigerator box goes out.
• Close the cover.
Notes on cleaning and care
Clean the refrigerator box thoroughly before using it for the first time, if it is dirty or if it has not been used for a long time.
To avoid stains and mildew in the refrigerator box if it remains unused for a long time, leave the cover slightly open.
• Use water and normal household cleaning fluid to clean the refrigerator box.
• The refrigerator box should be defrosted regu-larly to prevent layers of ice forming. To do this, switch the refrigerator box off and leave the cover open. Do not use an additional heat source to de-frost the refrigerator more quickly. This could dam-age the refrigerator => Battery monitor
If the refrigerator box is left on when the engine is not running, the additional battery runs down. The refrigerator box is therefore fitted with a battery monitor. The battery monitor will switch the refriger-ated box off if the charge of the additional battery becomes too low. The battery monitor will switch the refrigerator box on again as soon as the addi-tional battery has reached a suitable charge level, for example, after a long journey.
Rear-seat telephony, Business
a:n Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Pairing a mobile telephone before using it for the first time . . . . . . . . . 190
Functional description ........... . 190
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 refrigerator box lid must always be kept closed and locked when the vehicle is in motion.
• Never use the refrigerator box as a table or stowage compartment when the vehicle is In motion.
A WARNING
If the ambient temperature In the vehicle Is too low, the temperature in the refrigerator box could fall below +2 •c {+35 °F) degrees. ThIs could cause the contents of the refriger-ator box to freeze and bottles and other con-tainers to burst, potentially causing Injuries.
• Do not use the refrigerator box when the ambient temperature Is too low.
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Handling the refrigerator box incorrectly could damage it.
• Do not place containers, food or other ob-jects which are warmer than +50 •c (+122 •F) In the refrigerator box.
• Do not place corrosive substances or sol-vents in the refrigerator box.
• Do not use an additional heat source to de-frost the refrigerator box.
m The refrigerator box is not suitable for cooling W the vehicle interior. The refrigerator box should only be used to keep food cool and for transporting heat-sensitive items on short journeys. General information
The rear-seat telephony system (hands-free sys-tem in the passenger compartment with Private Mode) works independently of other provision for mobile telephones fitted in the vehicle. Neither the
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Equipment, California
Vehicle overview, California

Fig. 153 View from above: overview of the interior equipment (left-hand drive)
The illustration shows optional equipment as well. Therefore, the equipment shown in the illustration may differ from the equipment which is fitted in the vehicle.
Key to Fig. 153:
CD Central control panel in the headliner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
® Rotating front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
@ Folding table in the sliding door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
@ Work table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
® Bench seaUbed with: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
-Holder for toolkit .......... .
-Breakdown set ..................................................... .
-Drawer ................................................................. · · ·
-Crank for awning .............................................•..............
® Adjustable mattress, ............................................•...............
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Stowage compartment in the headliner with integrated loudspeakers ................... .
Rotating driver seat with: ........................................................ .
-12-volt fuses ..
-Additional battery ........... .
® 230-volt Euro socket in the side trim panel behind the left front seat ..
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425
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226
197
214
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242 ...

@ Kitchen unit with:
-Gas cooker ................................... . 233
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-230-volt grounded safety socket ................. .
-12-volt socket .............................•..................................
-Cupboard with two sliding doors
-Drawer
-Waste water tank with drain lever and opening for cleaning ...... . 237
-First aid kit on the rear panel of the left stowage compartment in the cupboard
@ Refrigerator box ...
@ Wardrobe with:
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-Cleaning opening for fresh water tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
-Second additional battery . . . . . ........ , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
-Lockable stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
@ Stowage area with:
-Residual current circuit breaker ............... , ...... . 247
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229
-Gas bottle holder .................. .
® Tailgate with room for stowing two camping chairs
Number of seats
The vehicle has a total of 4 seats: 2 at the front and 2 at the rear. Each seat is equipped with a seat belt.
Retrofitting seats
Additional seats can be retrofitted, provided that the maximum number of seats quoted by the man-ufacturer is not exceeded. For this purpose, seat anchor points should be fitted to the vehicle floor by a specialist workshop in accordance with Volks-wagen AG guidelines.
These additional seats must also have seat belt anchor points and suitable seat belts.
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership can provide you with more information on retrofit-ting seats.
Furniture Catches
The flaps and doors are fitted with furniture catch-es to prevent them from opening when the vehicle is in motion.
Seat functions, rear, California
ClJ Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bench seat/bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . . . 195
Bed (bench seat/bed) . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Mattress, bench seat/bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Components of the mattress, 3-seat bench . . 198
To open the doors in the kitchen unit, press and hold the catch. Slide the door open.
Equipment accessible only from the outside of the vehicle
• Opening for filling the fresh water tank on the rear left side of the vehicle (with lockable lid and separate key)
• 230-volt electrical feed on the rear left side of the vehicle (with flap cover)
• Fresh water tank drain opening under the vehi-cle.
• Waste water tank drain opening under the vehi-cle.
• Awning rails on the left and right side of the top of the vehicle on the roof frame.
• Awning adapter on left (if vehicle is fitted with an awning) and on right in the awning rail.
• Awning: attach to aluminium rail on right side over sliding door only. Mattress for a short bed, 3-seat bench . . . . . . 198
Mattress for a medium-length bed, 3-seat bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Mattress for a long bed, 3-seat bench . . . . . . . 201 Stowing the mattress, 3-seat bench . . . . . . . . 203 .,..
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Additional information and warnings:
• Sitting correctly and safely 61
. • Seat functions, rear 72
• Seat belts 79
• Airbag system 87
• Child seats (accessories) 96
• Luggage compartment 130
• Stowage 150
• Central table 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.
,A WARNING
Incorrect adjustment or removing and fitting single seats and/or the bench seat can cause accidents and severe injuries.
• All adjustments as well as removing/fitting should be carried out only when the vehicle is stationary; otherwise the single seats and/ or the bench seat could move suddenly when the vehicle is in motion. Furthennore, an in-correct seating position is adopted while ad-justing the seat.
• All single seats and the bench seat must always be fitted in their seat rails and must be securely engaged.
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A WARNING (Continued)
• Never use the table or the bed while the vehicle Is In motion. All backrests must be In the upright position and securely engaged In this position while the vehicle Is In motion.
• Never fit single seats behind the bench seat.
• Never fit two 3-seat benches In the vehi-cle.
• While the vehicle is In motion the feet of the fitted single seats and/or the bench seat must not be positioned close to the remova-ble covers of the seat rails.
• Never move single seats and/or the bench seat when the vehicle Is on a steep slope. The single seats and/or the bench seat could move automatically and cause Injuries.
• The area for adjustment of the single seats and/or the bench seat should not be re-stricted by any Items.
• While fitting and removing the single seats and/or the bench seat, make sure that the seat feet are not soiled or damaged.
• The rotating single seats in the passenger compartment can be engaged securely only when facing either the front or rear of the ve-hicle.
• Never use child seats in the groups 0 or 0+ on single seats that face the rear of the vehicle.
A CAUTION
Improper use of the bed can cause Injury.
• Never step in the area between the seat Lc_u_s_h_io_n __ a_n_d_t_h_e_b_a_c_kr_e_s_t. ______________