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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. Preparing for a journey and driving safely
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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Replacing the battery
• Fold out the key bit of the remote control key =>page 37.
• Pull up the cover on the rear side of the remote control key =>Fig. 20 in the direction of the arrow => • Using a suitable thin object, lever the battery out of the battery compartment =>Fig. 21.
• Insert the new battery as shown =>Fig. 21 and push it into the battery compartment against the di-rection of the arrow => • Fit the cover as shown =>Fig. 20 and push onto the remote control key housing in the opposite di-rection of the arrow until it engages.
Synchronising the remote control key
,--m First read and observe the introductory L-.lo:.ll information and safety warnings & on page 36.
The vehicle may no longer be able to be locked or unlocked with the remote control if you press the @ button repeatedly outside of the effective range of the remote control key. If this is the case. the re-mote control key has to be re-synchronised as fol-lows:
Central locking system
CQ Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description of the central locking system . . . . 40
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from inside
SAFELOCK mechanism ................. .
Anti-theft alarm ........................ .
Interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm
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The central locking system will only work correctly when all doors and the tailgate are properly closed. The vehicle cannot be locked with the remote con-trol key if the driver door is open.
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• The remote control key can be damaged if the battery is not changed properly.
• Unsuitable batteries can damage the remote control keys. Only replace discharged batteries with a new battery of the same voltage rating, size and specification.
• Ensure that the battery Is fitted the right way round.
r:lib Dispose of discharged batteries in accord-W ance with regulations governing the protec-tion of the environment.
r:lib The battery in the remote control key may W contain perchlorate. Please comply with any legal requirements and regulations when handling and disposing of these batteries. • Fold out the key bit of the remote control key =>page 37.
• Press button @in the remote control key. Re-main standing close to the vehicle.
• Lock the vehicle with the key bit in the driver door lock.
• Switch on the ignition using the remote control key. The synchronisation process is complete. If the vehicle is unlocked and not used for a long time, e.g. in your own garage, the vehicle battery could discharge and the engine may not start.
Additional information and warnings:
• Exterior views =>page 5
• Vehicle key set =>page 36
• Doors => page 45
• Sliding doors =>page 46
• Tailgate =>page 49
• Wing doors =>page 52
• Electric windows =>page 55
• Sliding/tilting roof =>page 58
• Towing a trailer =>page 139
Opening and closing 39

ro First read and observe the Introductory Information and safety warnings & on page 39.
Function Wlth remote control key With mechanical vehicle key
Unlocking the vehicle Press the@ button. Press Insert the vehicle key into the driver door and hold for convenience lock cylinder and turn it to the opening posi-opening. lion. Turn and hold for convenience opening. The tailgate or the wing doors are also opened if the key slot of the tailgate or wing doors is in vertical position. Only the driver door will be unlocked in vehicles without cen-trallocking.
Locking the vehicle Press the @ button. Press Insert the vehicle key into the driver door and hold for convenience lock cylinder and turn it to the closing posi-closing. lion. Turn and hold for convenience closing.
Unlocking the tailgate only Press the Insert the vehicle key into the lock cylinder of In some types of keys, the the tailgate, and turn the key slot anti-clock-button is located on the side wise as far as it will go. of the key.
Locking the tailgate only -Insert the vehicle key into the lock cylinder of the tailgate and turn the key slot clockwise to the horizontal position.
Unlocking the wing doors -Insert the vehicle key into the lock cylinder of only. the wing door, and turn the key slot anti-clockwise as far as it will go.
Unlocking the wing doors -Insert the vehicle key into the lock cylinder of only. the wing door and turn the key slot clockwise to the horizontal position.
Opening the electric sliding Unlocking the vehicle Press -door the@ or§] button.
Note: If the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealer has programmed the single door unlocking function, all the doors and the tailgate will be un-locked only after you press the @ button twice or turn the mechanical vehicle key twice.
the doors or the tailgate within a few seconds auto-matically after unlocking the car. This function pre-vents the vehicle from remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is pressed by mistake.
The remote control key will lock and unlock the ve-hicle only when the battery has enough power and the remote control key is located within a few me-tres of the vehicle. All the turn signals will flash as confirmation when the vehicle is locked.
The vehicle cannot be locked using the remote control key if the driver door is still open. The vehi-cle will be locked again if you do not open one of
Convenience opening and closing
• See electric windows-functions 55.
• See: Sliding/tilting roof-functions =:>page 58. Opening and closing 41

m Due to the current legislation on the Israel W market, the acoustic warning signals are de-activated there.
m The alarm will be triggered again if a person W gains access to the same or a different se-cured zone after the alarm has been switched off. For example, if the tailgate is opened after a door had been opened.
m The anti-theft alarm will not be activated if W the vehicle is locked from the Inside using the central locking button @.
m If you unlock the driver door mechanically us-L!J ing the vehicle key, only the driver door is un-locked, and not the whole vehicle. The SAFELOCK mechanism on all doors is not deactivated and the central locking button is not activated until you switch on the ignition (however the doors will not be unlocked).
m The anti-theft alarm will not function correctly W if the vehicle battery is weak or discharged.
m lt is not possible to include the trailer in the W anti-theft alarm system. Interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm
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Fig. 25 Next to the driver seat: button for switch-ing off the interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm.
r-f"n First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings & on page 39.
The interior monitoring system will trigger an alarm if movement is detected inside the vehicle when the vehicle is locked.
The anti-tow alarm will be triggered if the vehicle is lifted.
Switching on the interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm
Lock the vehicle using the remote control key. When the anti-theft alarm is switched on, the interi-or monitoring system and the anti-tow alarm are al-so active.
Switching off the interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm
The orientation lighting in the =>Fig. 25 button must be lit up when switching the systems off. To switch the orientation lighting on, remove the key from the ignition or open one of the doors.
Before the journey
• Press the =>Fig. 25 button. A yellow indicator lamp will light up in the button until the vehicle is locked.
• Close all doors and the tailgate.
• Lock the vehicle using the remote control key. The interior monitoring system and anti-towing alarm are switched off until the next time the vehi-cle is locked.
The interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm should therefore be switched off before the vehicle is locked in any of the following, or similar, situa-tions:
• If any people or animals are to remain inside the vehicle for a short period & =>page 39.
• If the vehicle is to be loaded onto another vehi-cle.
• If the vehicle is being transported (e.g. on a fer-ry).
• If the vehicle is going to be towed with one axle off the ground.
• If the vehicle is to be parked in a car wash.
Risk of false alarm
Interior monitoring can only work properly if the ve-hicle is completely closed. Comply with legal regu-lations. A false alarm can be triggered in any of the following circumstances:
• If one or more windows are fully or partly open.
• If the slidingflilting roof is completely or partly open.
• If items such as loose pieces of paper and items attached to the Interior mirror (e.g. air-fresh-eners) are left in the vehicle.
• If a mobile telephone that is left in the vehicle vibrates. 11>-

Sliding doors
o:D Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening and closing a sliding door manually . 46 Opening and closing the sliding door electrically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 7 Roll-back function on the electric sliding doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Child proof lock in the sliding door . . . . . . . . . 48
Additional information and warnings:
• Exterior views 5
• Vehicle key set 36
• Central locking system 39
• Manual opening and dosing 413
A WARNING
If the sliding door 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 sliding door.
A WARNING (Continued)
• Make sure that the sliding door Is properly closed and that the lock has engaged. The closed sliding door must be flush with the surrounding body panels.
• Sliding doors should only be opened or closed when you are sure that nobody Is in their operating area.
A WARNING
If the sliding door is not opened properly it could close suddenly. This could lead to se-vere injuries.
• Always open the sliding doors fully.
A WARNING
Opening sliding doors while the vehicle is In motion is dangerous. The sliding door could be automatically pushed open or closed when the vehicle accelerates and brakes. Risk of severe injury.
• Never open sliding doors while the vehicle is in motion. Opening and closing a sliding door manually
l'"'""("n First read and observe the Introductory L-J,...U Information and safety warnings & on page 46.
Fig. 26 On the sliding door: door handle and lock-ing knob
Function
Locking and unlocking the sliding door from the outside
Locking and unlocking the sliding door from the inside
Before the journey
Action
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Locking: close the sliding door and press the locking knob 26@ down.
Unlocking: pull the door handle Q). The locking knob moves upwards. .,.

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The electric sliding doors must be locked be-fore using a car wash. Otherwise the electric sliding doors could open unexpectedly and any water entering the vehicle could cause damage. <1
Roll-back function on the electric sliding doors
r-T'n First read and observe the Introductory L-J,:.JJ information and safety warnings & on page 46.
The roll-back function for the electric sliding doors can reduce the risk of injuries while opening and closing the sliding doors &.
If a sliding door is stuck or if it Is obstructed in any way when closing, it is opened again Immediately.
If a sliding door is stuck or if it is obstructed in any way when opening, the sliding door stops at this point.
• Check to see why the sliding door does not open or close.
• Try to open or close the sliding door again.
Closing the sliding door without the roll-back function
• Press and hold the button§) 27. The sliding door closes with maximum force.
Childproof lock in the sliding door
Fig. 29 In the left sliding door: child proof lock-@ switched off. @ switched on
r-T'n First read and observe the introductory L-J,:.JJ information and safety warnings & on page 46.
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A WARNING
Closing the electric sliding doors without the roll-back function could lead to severe Inju-ries.
• Always take care when closing electric sliding doors.
• Ensure that nobody obstructs the path of the electric sliding doors, especially If the roll-back function Is not active.
• The roll-back function does not prevent fingers or other body parts getting pinched against the door frame and becoming Injured. Fig. 30 In the right sliding door: childproof lock -® switched off. @switched on
The child proof lock prevents the sliding doors from being opened from the inside, e.g. so that children cannot open the doors accidentally while the vehi-cle is in motion. When the child proof lock is activa-ted the sliding door can be opened from the out-