ECU VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER 2021 Owners Manual
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Before the journey
Before setting off
Driving tips
CO Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Preparing for a journey and driving safely
Driving abroad ...................... .
Driving through water on roads ........ .
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An engine and transmission guard may prove use-ful, depending on the conditions in which the vehi-cle is to be driven. An engine and transmission guard can reduce the risk of damage to the vehi-cle's underbody and engine oil sump, for example when driving over kerbs, driveways or unsurfaced roads. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recom-mends using a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership for this purpose.
Additional Information and warnings:
• Sitting correctly and safely 61
• Transporting 125
• Starting the engine, changing gear and parking the vehicle 257
• Driving with respect for the environment =>page 278
• Consumer information 404
A WARNING
Driving under the Influence of alcohol, drugs, medication or narcotics can cause serious accidents and fatal Injuries.
• Alcohol, drugs, medication and narcotics can severely impair perception, reaction times and driving safety. This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
l""""('n First read and observe the Introductory L-Wl Information and safety warnings th on page 33.
Checklist
Observe the following Information both before and during the journey to ensure your own safety and the safety of passengers and other road users
..( Check that all lights and turn signals are working properly.
Check the tyre pressure 367 and fuel level 340.
..( Ensure that you have a good, clear view through all of the windows.
..( Air intake to the engine must not be obstruc-ted, and the engine must not be covered with any kind of insulating materials th in ell Introduction on page 351.
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Secure any objects and luggage in the stowage compartments, the luggage corn-partment or on the roof 125 .
Ensure that you are able to operate the ped-als freely at all times .
Secure any children travelling in the vehicle in a restraint system suitable for their weight and size =>page 96.
Adjust the front seats, head restraints and mirrors properly in accordance with the size of the occupants 61.
Wear shoes that provide good grip for your feet when using the pedals.
The floor mat in the footwell on the driver side must leave the pedal area free and must be securely fastened .
Assume a correct sitting position before set-ling off and maintain this position while driv-ing. This also applies to all passengers =>page 61. ..
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Checklist (Continued)
..( Fasten your seat belt correctly before set-ting off and keep it properly fastened throughout the journey. This also applies to all passengers 79 .
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Each vehicle occupant must sit in a seat of their own and must have their own seat belt.
Never drive if your driving ability is impaired, e.g. by medication, alcohol or drugs.
Do not allow yourself to be distracted from the traffic, e.g. by passengers, telephone calls, opening menus and making adjust-ments to settings .
Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
Observe traffic regulations and speed limits.
Driving abroad
r-f'n First read and observe the introductory l.-J=.U information and safety warnings.& on page 33.
Checklist
In some countries, special safety standards and emissions-related regulations apply that the vehi-cle may not comply with. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends that you visit your Volkswa-gen Commercial Vehicles dealer before travelling abroad to find out about any legal requirements and the following points concerning your destina-tion:
..( Does the vehicle need any technical modifi-cations for driving abroad, e.g. masking or switching the headlights over?
..( Are the necessary tools, diagnostic equip-ment and spare parts available for service and repair work?
..( Are there any Volkswagen Commercial Ve-hicles dealerships in the country of destina-tion?
..( For petrol engines: is unleaded petrol with the correct octane number available?
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..( When travelling long distances, stop and take a break regularly-at least every 2 hours.
..( Secure animals in the vehicle using a sys-tem that is suitable for their weight and size.
A WARNING
Always observe current traffic regulations and speed limits, and think ahead when driv-Ing. Correct interpretation of a driving situa-tion can make the difference between reach-Ing your destination safely and having an ac-cident with serious Injuries.
W Regular servicing of your vehicle not only W maintains its value, it also ensures that your vehicle remains roadworthy and in perfect working order. Servicing work should therefore be carried out in accordance with the service schedule. Some work may have to be carried out before the due date of the next service if the vehicle is subjected to severe operating conditions. Severe operating conditions are, for example, regular stop and go driving, regular driving with a trailer and driving in areas with high levels of dust. Additional informa-tion is available from your Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership or qualified workshop.
..( Are the correct engine oil 353 and other service fluids in accordance with the specifications of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles available in the destination coun-try?
..( Will the factory-fitted navigation system work with the navigation data available in the destination country?
..( Are special tyres necessary for travelling in the destination country?
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is not re-sponsible for any vehicle damage which Is caused by low-quality fuel, inadequate servic-ing work or lack of availability of Genuine Parts.
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Before opening the tailgate, please check that there is enough space to open and close the tailgate, e.g. when towing a trailer or when in a garage.
Warning lamp
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Never use the gas-filled strut on the tallgate to fix or hold a load. This could lead to damage and make it Impossible to close the tallgate.
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c:5 The taiigate is open or not properly closed.
Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is switched on. They will go out after a few seconds.
A warning lamp c:s appears in the instrument clus-ter display if the taiigate is open or not property closed.
Symbols may be displayed in the instrument clus-ter instead of warning lamps, depending on the ve-hicle's equipment level. These symbols are also visible when the ignition is switched off. The dis-play will go out approximately 15 seconds after the vehicle has been locked.
Solution
e Do not drive on I Open the tailgate and close it again.
A WARNING
If the tail gate is not properly closed it could open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion. This could lead to severe injuries.
• Stop as soon as possible and close the tailgate.
• After closing the tailgate, always check that it is properly secured.
m The symbol can differ depending on the ver-L!J sion of the instrument cluster.
Fig. 31 Opening the tailgate from the outside.
r-Ill First read and observe the introductory L-Wl information and safety warnings & on page 49.
Before opening the taiigate, always remove any items of luggage that are on the luggage carrier at-tached to the tailgate &.
Opening the tailgate
• Unlocking the vehicle or only the tailgate.
• Operate the handle 31 and pull up the tailgate.
Before the journey
Closing the tailgate manually
• Pull down the opened tailgate with force so that it engages in the lock.
• Please ensure that the taiigate is correctly en-gaged in the lock.
Closing the tailgate electrically (power closing)
• Pull down the open tailgate.
• Push the taiigate so that it engages in the tail-gate lock. An electric motor pulls the tailgate into the lock.
A WARNING
Serious injuries can occur if the tallgate is unlocked or opened Incorrectly or without
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Opening the left-hand wing door from the outside
Open the wing door using the handle and swing it to the left to the position where it is held open by the door arrester.
Opening the right-hand wing door from the outside
• Open left-hand wing door.
• Pull the lever on the front end of the right-hand wing door and push the right-hand wing door to the right to the position where it is held open by the door arrester.
Disengaging the door arresters
• Open wing doors to the position where it is held open by the door arrester.
• Press the middle of the door arrester and open the wing door fully.
• Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the wing doors may be opened to approx. 180° or ap-prox. 250°. Wing doors that open to a maximum of
Closing the wing doors
.--T'n First read and observe the introductory L.-Jr=.IJ information and safety warnings & on page 52.
The right-hand wing door must always be closed first.
Closing the wing doors
• Pull in the right-hand wing door with force so that it engages in the lock.
• Pull in the left-hand wing door with force so that it engages in the lock.
• Please ensure that both wing doors are secure-ly engaged.
approx. 180° will not be held open. Wing doors which can be opened to a maximum of approx. 250° are held in place by magnets in the side pan-els of the vehicle.
Hooking in the door arresters
When the wing doors are closed, the door arrest-ers engage automatically.
.4\WARNING
Serious injuries could occur if the wing doors are closed incorrectly or without due care and attention.
• Never leave children playing unattended In or around the vehicle, especially when the wing doors are open. Children could climb in-to the luggage compartment and shut the wing doors, thereby trapping themselves in-side. Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may reach extremes of heat or cold, accord-ing to season. This could cause serious inju-ries or illness, or even have fatal consequen-ces.
Unlocking and locking the wing doors from the inside
Fig. 35 Inside wing door: locking knob
.--m First read and observe the introductory L.-Jr=.IJ information and safety warnings & on page 52.
Locking the wing door from inside
• Press in the locking knob on the inside and close the wing doors. The wing doors remain locked until either the vehicle is unlocked again, or until the key slot in the door lock is turned anti-clockwise. .,..
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A WARNING (Continued)
• Ensure that nobody obstructs the path of the electric windows, especially if the roll-back function is not active.
Opening and closing sliding windows
r-T'n First read and observe the introductory L-.lr::.U information and safety warnings & on page 55.
Opening the sliding window in the side panel
• Press the window handle and pull it towards the inside of the vehicle.
• Keep the window handle in this position and open the sliding window.
• Make sure that the sliding window is securely engaged in one of the available positions.
Closing the sliding window in the side panel
• Press the window handle and pull it towards the inside of the vehicle.
• Keep the window handle in this position and close the sliding window.
• Push the window frame below the window han-dle to the front to ensure that the sliding window locks properly.
Sliding/tilting roof
0::0 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening and closing the sliding/tilting roof . . . 59
Sliding/tilting roof-functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Roil-back function for the sliding/tilting roof 60
Additional information and warnings:
• Volkswagen information system 24
• Central locking system 39
• Manual pop-up roof, California 218
• Electric pop-up roof, California 221
• Manual opening and closing 413
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A WARNING (Continued)
• The roll-back function does not prevent fingers or other body parts from being press-ed against the window frame and sustaining injury.
m The roll-back function is also activated if the W windows are closed using convenience clos-ing 57.
• Pull the window handle and open or close the sliding window.
A WARNING
In the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or accident, a window not securely engaged could move forward and cause injuries.
• Always make sure that the sliding window is securely engaged in one of the 3 positions.
Improper or unsupervised use of the sliding/ tilting roof can cause serious Injuries.
• The sliding/tilting roof should therefore only be opened or closed when you are sure that nobody is In its operating area.
• Always take all vehicle keys with you ev-ery time you leave the vehicle. 11>
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Sitting correctly and safely
Adjusting the seat position
COl Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
The dangers of assuming an incorrect sitting position . . . .............. .
Correct sitting position . . . . . . ......... . Overview of seats ...................... .
Mechanical controls on the front seats ..... .
Electrical controls on the front seats ....... . Adjusting and removing head restraints .... .
Adjusting the steering wheel position ...... .
Additional information and warnings:
• Seat functions, front 69
• Seat functions, passenger compartment 72
• Seat belts 79
• Airbag system 87
• Child seats (accessories) 96
A WARNING
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Assuming an incorrect sitting position in the vehicle can increase the risk of severe or fa-tal injuries during a sudden driving or brak-ing manoeuvre, in the event of a collision or accident, or if the airbags are triggered.
• All vehicle occupants must assume a cor-rect sitting position before setting off and maintain this position throughout the trip. This also applies to the fastening of seat belts.
• The number of vehicle occupants must never exceed the number of seats with seat belts in the vehicle.
• Always secure children in the vehicle in an authorised restraint system which Is suita-ble for their height and page 96, 87.
• Always keep your feet in the footweli while the vehicle is in motion. Never place your feet on the seat or dash panel, for example, and never ride with your feet out the window. When you are sat like this, the airbag and seat belt cannot provide optimal protection and could actually increase the risk of Injury during an accident.
A WARNING
Always adjust seats, seat belts and head re-straints to their correct position before any journey and ensure that ail passengers have fastened their seat belt.
• Push the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
• Adjust the driver seat so that there is at least 25 cm between your breastbone and the hub of the steering wheel. If your build makes it impossible to fulfil this requirement then you must contact a qualified workshop so they can make any necessary modifications.
• Never travel with the back rest tilted far back. The further back the backrest is tilted, the greater the risk of injury caused by incor-rect seat belt routing or an incorrect sitting position.
• Never travel with the back rest tilted far forwards. When a front airbag is triggered it could force the seat backrest backwards and injure vehicle occupants on the back seats.
• Adopt and maintain the greatest possible distance from the steering wheel and dash panel.
• You should always sit upright with your back against the seat back rest with the front seats properly adjusted. Do not position any body part too close where the airbags are fit-ted.
• The risk of serious injury Is increased for passengers on the rear seat if they are not sitting upright because the seat belts are in-correctly positioned.
A WARNING
Incorrect adjustment of the seats can cause accidents and serious injuries.
• The seats may only be adjusted when the vehicle is stationary, or else the seat could change position unexpectedly while the vehi-cle is in motion, leading to a loss of control of the vehicle. Furthermore, an incorrect seating position is adopted while adjusting the seat. .,.
Sitting correctly and safely 61
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Additional information and warnings:
• Sitting correctly and safely 61
• Child seats (accessories) 96
A WARNING
Assuming an Incorrect sitting position In the vehicle can Increase the risk of severe or fa-tal injuries during a sudden driving or brak-Ing manoeuvre, In the event of a collision or accident, or If the alrbags are triggered.
• The number of vehicle occupants must never exceed the number of seats with seat belts In the vehicle.
• All vehicle occupants must assume a cor-rect sitting position before setting off and maintain this position throughout the trip. This also applies to the fastening of seat belts.
• Always secure children in the vehicle in an authorised restraint system which is suita-ble for their height and page 61.
• Always keep your feet in the footwell while the vehicle is in motion. Never place your feet on the seat or dash panel, for example, and never ride with your feet out the window. When you are sat like this, the airbag and
Mechanical controls on the front seats
Fig. 42 Front left-hand seat controls.
A WARNING (Continued)
seat belt cannot provide optimal protection and could actually increase the risk of injury during an accident.
A WARNING
Children who are not strapped in or who are not strapped in properly could sustain severe or fatal Injuries while the vehicle Is In motion.
• Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat.
• Always secure children in the vehicle in an authorised restraint system suitable for their height and weight.
• Always fasten children's seat belts cor-rectly and ensure that they assume a correct sitting position.
• Adjust the seat backrest to an upright po-sition If a child seat is to be used on this seat.
• Do not allow children to sit with their heads or any other body parts in the side air-bag's deployment zone.
• Make sure that the seat belt is correctly routed.
• Never allow children or babies to be trans-ported on someone's lap, or held in some-one's arms.
• Only ever fasten one child Into each child seat.
• Read and follow the instructions by the manufacturer of the child seat.
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Fig. 44 Pressing the switch In the appropriate area:
CD or@ Adjusts the curve of the lumbar support.
@ or@ Adjusts the height of the lumbar support.
A wARNING
Careless or unsupervised use of the electric front seats can result in severe Injuries.
• The electrical front seat adjustment also works when the ignition is switched off. Nev-er leave children or people requiring assis-tance alone in the vehicle.
• In the event of an emergency, stop the electrical adjustment by pressing another switch.
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To avoid damaging the electrical components in the front seats, do not kneel on the seats or apply sharp pressure at a single point on the seat cushion and backrest.
m 11 may not be possible to adjust the seat elec-l!J trically if the battery charge level is too low.
m Starting the engine will interrupt the seat ad-l!J justment procedure.
Fig. 45 Adjusting the head restraint
r--("'n First read and observe the introductory L--J,::.U information and safety warnings & on page 61.
Every seat is fitted with a head restraint. The cen-tre rear head restraint is designed solely for use with the centre rear seat. 11 is therefore not permis-sible to install the centre rear head restraint in any other position.
Adjusting the height of the head restraint
The head restraints on the front seats can be ad-justed for height.
• Push the head restraint upwards in the direc-tion of the arrow, or push it downwards with the button 45 CD or® pressed (depending on the model) &.
• The head restraint must click securely into posi-tion.
Correct head restraint setting
Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is at the same height as the top of the head, but not lower than eye level. Position the back of your head as close to the head restraint as possible.
Head restraint setting for shorter people
Push the head restraint all the way down, even if the head is then underneath the top edge of the head restraint. There may be a small gap between the head restraint and backrest in the lowest posi-tion.
Head restraint setting for taller people
Push the head restraint up as far as it will go.
Removing the head restraint
• Push the head restraint all the way up &.
• Pull the head restraint out while pressing the button CD or @.
Fitting the head restraint
• Insert the head restraints into the guides on the backrest.
• Press and hold the button CD or® and push down the head restraint.
• Adjust the head restraint so a correct sitting po-sition can be assumed. .,.
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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
Adjusting the steering wheel position
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Fig. 46 Below the steering wheel: lever for me-chanical adjustment in the steering column trim.
r--f'n First read and observe the introductory L-W.I information and safety warnings & on page 61.
Adjust the steering wheel position before setting off and only when the vehicle is stationary.
• Push down the lever 46 Q).
• Adjust the steering wheel so that you can hold it on the outside of the ring (at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions =:o Fig. 47) with both hands and slightly bent arms.
• Push the lever up firmly until it lines up with the steering column =:o &.
Before the journey
A WARNING (Continued)
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 should be fitted as soon as possible so that passengers have correct protection.
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When removing or fitting head restraints, make sure that they do not hit the roof, the front seat back rest or other parts of the vehicle. This will prevent damage from occurring.
A WARNING
Incorrect use of the steering column position adjustment and Incorrect adjustment of the steering wheel can cause serious or fatal In-juries.
• After adjusting the steering column, al-ways move lever =:oFig. 46 CD up so that it en-gages securely. This prevents the steering column from moving spontaneously while the vehicle Is In motion.
• Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle Is In motion. If you determine that a readjustment Is necessary, stop the vehicle safely and adjust the steering wheel to the correct position. .,.
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Calling up the driver seat settings
• Within 10 minutes after the vehicle has been unlocked, briefly press the respective memory but-ton while the driver door is opened and the ignition is switched off.
• OR: with the driver door closed or ignition switched on, press and hold the corresponding memory button until the stored position has been attained.
Activating memory function of the vehicle key
• Unlock the driver door.
• Press the desired memory button 50 and keep it pressed until the end of the activation proc-ess.
• If required, keep the memory button pressed until the saved seat position is reached.
• Keeping the memory button pressed, simulta-neously press the unlocking button@ in the vehi-cle key within 10 seconds. A gong will sound to confirm that the settings have been activated.
Rotating front seats
r--('n First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings & on page 69.
Turning the front seats
• Additional point to note for driver seat: en-gage selector lever position P or a gear to ensure the vehicle cannot roll.
• Additional point to note for driver seat: re-lease the handbrake and adjust the steering wheel so that it is as far up and as far forward as possi-ble.
• Open driver door or front passenger door.
• Adjust the backrest to an upright position.
• Place the outer armrest in the horizontal posi-tion.
• Move the driver seat to the mid point of the fore-and-aft adjustment.
• Pull the small lever on the front of the seat base and, at the same time, turn the seat inwards.
• You may need to readjust the seat and armrest for turning.
Deactivating memory function of the vehicle key
• Press Fig. 50 button and then keep it pressed till the end of the deactivation process.
• Keeping the memory button pressed, simulta-neously press the unlocking button @ in the vehi-cle key within 10 seconds. A gong will sound to confirm that the settings have been deactivated.
Assigning driver seat settings to a vehicle key
• Activate memory function of the vehicle key.
• Unlock the vehicle using the same vehicle key.
• Adjust the driver seat.
• Lock the vehicle using the @button in the re-mote control key in order to save the settings.
After the settings have been stored, the driver seat always returns to the stored position automatically, as soon as the@ button in the vehicle key 39 is used to unlock the vehicle and the driver door is opened. <1
A WARNING
Incorrect handling of the rotating front seats can cause accidents and serious Injuries.
• Only ever adjust the front seats when the vehicle is stationary otherwise you could as-sume an incorrect sitting position.
• Rotating front seats must always be in the direction of travel and securely engaged in this position when the vehicle is in motion.
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If the seat is occupied when it is turned, it could be damaged.
• Turn the front seats only when they are not occupied.