2000 VW T4 Owners Handbook Part1WestfaliaWM

3.1.
Controls and
Transporter
Caravelle
Multivan
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CONTENTS
COCKPIT Sun visors 70
Overview 3 Mirrors 71
Instruments 6 Heated rear window 73
Tachograph 16 Curtains 73
Warning and indicator lamps 17 SEATS A N D S T O W A G E
Navigation system 24 Front seats, seat heating 74, 78
On-board computer with Head restraints 77
Multi-function indicator 25
Pedals 78
I Mobile telephone 30
Luggage compartment cover . . . . 79
Hands-free system for mobile tele-
Luggage compartment / surface . . 80
phones / provision for mobile . . . . 31
Stowage box 82
OPEN A N D CLOSE
Seats in rear seat area
Keys 32 Multivan 84
Doors, wing doors 34, 36 Caravelle / Kombi 93
Tailgate 39 Rear seat bench (Double cab) . . . 103
Central locking 40 D r i n k / c a n holder 104
Radio wave remote control 42 Thermal box 106
Windows 44, 45 Folding table in the Multivan . . . . 110
Sliding roof in cab (front) 48 Electric sockets 112
Sliding/tilting roof in rear seat area 50 Cigarette lighter, ashtray . . . 112, 113
j Pop-up roof, roof bed 52, 56 Dropside (Pick-up) 113
Bonnet 58 Roof rack 114
Safety notes for working in the DRIVING
engine compartment 60
Manual gearbox 115
LIGHTS A N D V I S I O N Automatic gearbox 116
Switches 61 Handbrake, ignition lock . . . . 120, 121
Turn signal and main beam lever . 64 Starting/stopping engine . . . 123, 125
Interior lights 65 Cruise control system 126
Windscreen wiper and washer Electronic Stability Programme . . 129
^system, wiper blades 67, 69
Filling the tank 130
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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Overview Pos.
I - Switch loi i l
window.
2- Remoli! i mill
mirror .
3- Light swiii 11
... Headlluhl I
... InsiniiiM H I
switch ligh
4 - Air vents
5 - Turn sigiiiil
dip lovni
Cruise i.miii.
6 - Combi nr i n
Instrument
Indicatm liiitt|
On-bo.ii 11
Radio/n.r i' in
7 - Windscii'i ii
Multiliiin II I
8 - Mobile luliiph
9 - Switch I
system
10 -Conselr lot
- Switch Ini
- Switch Ii II
rear win'I"-
- Knurled • hi
- Switch ln| I
- Knurled win
- Switch l"i i
sepai.Hi- mi
II - Radio" m
Radio/n.ivlti i
12 - Passmi'ii i
13 - Boniifl inlcMI
14 -Cold si,n i
15-Fuse:;
16 - Driver-, "ill-
17 - Horn (only I"'
ignition sv> \\
18 - Ignition loi I
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COCKPII
Pos. Page 19-Cigarette lighter/
1 - Switch for electric electric socket 112
windows 45 20 - Auxiliary heater controls Booklet 3.1.2
2 - Remote controlled exterior 21 - Ashtray 113
mirror 71
22- Tachograph 16
3 - Light switch 61
23- CD Changer ' 1 83
... Headlight range control 62
... Instrument and 24 - Gear lever (manual gearbox) 115
switch lighting 62 Selector lever (automatic
4 - Air vents Booklet 3.1.2 gearbox) 116
5 - Turn signal and headlight 25 - Console for...
dip lever 64 ... pull knob
Cruise control system 126 differential lock Booklet 3.2
... Filter saturation display Booklet 3.2
6 - Combi-instrument: 26 - Controls
Instruments 6 ... for heating/ventilation Booklet 3.1.2
Indicator lamps 17 ... for air conditioner... Booklet 3.1.2
On-board computer 25 ... for Climatronic Booklet 3.1.2
Radio/navigation system 11 24
27 - Stowage compartment 82
7 - Windscreen wiper/washer lever .. 67
• There are many possible equipment
Multi-function indicator 10 combinations. Therefore, the number and
1
8 - Mobile telephone 'with mounting 30 position of operating elements in the il-
9 - Switch for emergency light lustration may vary from those in your ve-
system 62 hicle.
10 - Console for • Some of the items listed are only fitted
- Switch for roof fan 63 on certain models or are optional extras.
- Switch for • On right-hand drive vehicles the arrange-
ment of the switches and the location of
rear window heating 73
some items can vary. The symbols on the
- Knurled wheel for left seat heating 78 switches are the same as for left-hand drive
- Switch for ESP 129 vehicles.
- Knurled wheel for right set heating 78 " Vehicles with a factory fitted radio, radio/na-
vigation system, mobile phone or CD changer
- Switch for roof light and are supplied with a supplementary instruction
separate interior light 63 manual.
1
11 - Radio 'or When service installing a radio, please referto
the instructions in Booklet 3.2 under "Acces-
1
Radio/navigation system '
sories, modifications and replacement of
12 - Passenger Airbag Booklet 2.1 parts" and "Installing radio" or "Mobile tele-
13 - Bonnet release handle 58 phones and 2-way radios".
14 - Cold starting aid (Diesel engines) 124
15-Fuses Booklet 3.2
16 - Driver's Airbag Booklet 2.1
17- Horn (only functions with
ignition switched on)
18 - Ignition lock 121
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Instruments
"ISPS
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(only for TDI and 150 kW engines) 5 - Digital clock g
(not on TDI or 150 kW engines) 1 - Rev counter*
The arrangement of the instruments de 6- Multi-function indicator* 10
pends on the model. The arrangement of the instruments de- The rev counter needle must not move into
with variable service
interval display* 15 pends on the model and the engine fitted. the red zone of the scale on any account.
Pos. Page
Pos. Page The starting point of the red zone on the
1 - Rev counter 7 7 - Selector lever indicator* 117
1 - Rev counter 7 scale depends on the engine.
2 - Coolant temperature 8 8 - Mileage recorder 14
2 - Coolant temperature 8 c
2-) Changing up in good time helps
3- with variable service
Fuel gauge 9 <W to save fuel and keeps the noise
interval display 15 3 - Fuel gauge 9
4- Speedometer 9 down.
4 - Speedometer 9
A lower gear should be selected if the en-
5 - Digital clock 9 gine revs are less than 1200 rpm.
or multi-function indicator* 10 During the running-in period, high engine
6- Selector lever indicator* 117 revs should be avoided.
7 - Speedometer 14
with service interval display 14
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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
3 - Fuel gauge 5 - Digital clock
This gauge works when ignition is switched To set the time there is a button on the right
on. below the rev counter.
The tank holds about 80 litres. • The hours are set by turning a n t i - c l o c k -
When the needle reaches the red reserve w i s e until the stop. By turning the knob
zone (arrow) and the warning lamp d lights shortly, the clock will be altered by one hour.
up, there are about 10 litres of fuel left in the By turning and holding the knob, the alter-
tank. ation will continue.
• The minutes are set by turning c l o c k -
w i s e until the stop. By turning the knob
4 - Speedometer shortly, the clock will be altered by one min-
(During the running-in period, please referto ute. By turning and holding the knob, the al-
2 - Coolant temperature _|L c - Warning lamp
the instructions in Booklet 3.2. under "The teration will continue.
The gauge starts to work when ignition is If the lamp flashes when driving, first check first 1,500 kilometres - and afterwards" With the knob the clock can be set exactly
switched on, but it takes some time before the coolant temperature display.
to the second:
the needle reaches its final position. If the needle is in the normal zone, top the
• Turn knob to the right until the time is one
When the ignition is switched on the warn- coolant up at the next opportunity.
minute before time to be set.
ing lamp (c) flashes for a f e w seconds as a The coolant temperature is too high if the
needle is over to the right next to display • Turn button to the right at the moment
functional check, w h e n the seconds indicator of an accurate
a - Cold area b. S t o p , s w i t c h e n g i n e o f f and try
clock shows a full minute.
to determine cause of trouble - see
Avoid high engine speeds and do not work page 19.
engine too hard yet.
b - Normal Warning
When the vehicle is driven normally the Please refer t o t h e w a r n i n g notes
needle should settle down in the central o n p a g e 6 0 lie fort? c a r r y i n g o u t
zone. a n y k i n d o f w o r k in t h e e n g i n e
compartment.
When engine is working hard and the ambi-
ent temperature is high, the needle may • A d d i t i o n a l l i g h t s in f r o n t o f t h e
move a long way to the right. c o o l i n g air i n t a k e i n t e r f e r e w i t h t h e
T h i s is n o t s e r i o u s as l o n g as t h e f l o w o f c o o l i n g air. A t h i g h a m b i e n t
w a r n i n g l a m p (c) d o e s n o t f l a s h . temperatures and full throttle there
is a d a n g e r t h a t t h e e n g i n e w i l l t h e n
overheat.
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5 - Multi-function indicator* C o n t r o l s on vehicles with a rear Display Display
w i n d s c r e e n wiper (only for TDI and 150 kW engines)
Controls on vehicles w i t h o u t a rear (not on TDI or 150 kW engines)
w i n d s c r e e n wiper By repeatedly pressing button B in the Alongside the permanent ambient tempera-
In addition to the time display, the multi-
windscreen wiper lever with the ignition ture display, the multi-function indicator
The function of the multi-function indicator function indicator (MFI) gives a whole range
switched on, the additional information is (MFI) gives a whole range of additional in-
does not change for vehicles with or with- displayed. of additional information:
out a rear windscreen wiper. formation:
If button B is pressed for longer than 1 sec- • Driving time
• Driving time
ond, the function will change over automati- • Distance driven
cally to the time display (not on TDI or 150 • Distance driven
• Current fuel consumption
k W engines). • Average speed
• Average speed
• Current fuel consumption
• Average fuel consumption
• Ambient temperature
• Black ice warning
• Black ice warning
W h e n the ignition is switched on the last
With the exception of the time, the symbol
function to be chosen will be shown in the
for the function switched on appears at the
display.
upper edge of the display.
A snowflake symbol (black ice warning) will
A snowflake symbol (black ice warning) will
also appear, depending on the ambient tem-
also appear, depending on the ambient tem-
perature.
perature.
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The memories Erasing the m e m o r i e s A m b i e n t temperature *•* M P G (Itr/100 km) - Current
The system is equipped with two automatic With the ignition switched on, both m e m - The measuring range is from - 40 degrees fuel c o n s u m p t i o n
memories: ories can be erased separately in each C to + 50 °C. The display s h o w s the momentary con-
switch position by pressing switch A W h e n the vehicle is stationary or only mov- sumption at Itr/100 km.
A single journey m e m o r y (1) collects
passed the appropriate detent position to 0 ing very slowly, the indicated temperature
the following data from the time the ignition The calculation is carried out at 30 m inter-
position for longer than one second. could be slightly higher than the actual
is switched on to when it is switched off: vals. When the vehicle is stationary, the last
Driving time, distance covered and fuel If the battery is disconnected for any rea- ambient temperature due.to heat radiation
value displayed is stored.
used. son, the stored information is automatically from the engine or use of the auxiliary
erased. heater. If the momentary consumption function is
From this data the average driving speed
chosen after switching on the engine, the
and the average fuel consumption are At ambient temperatures of between +4°C
average consumption is shown for the first
worked out. and - 7 ° C , a snowflake symbol will also ap-
The displays 30-40 metres.
pear in the display (black ice warning).
If the journey is resumed within two hours
With the help of these figures, it is possible
of switching off the ignition, the new figures Min (driving time) This symbol will flash for approximately 5
to adapt your driving style to the required
are automatically included in the calcula- seconds and will remain lit until the ambient
M e m o r y 1 shows the driving time which consumption.
tion. If the journey is interrupted for more temperature either rises above +4°C or falls
has elapsed since ignition was switched on below -7°C.
than t w o hours, the stored information is
or the memory cancelled is indicated - see
automatically erased. M P G (Itr/100 km) - Average
also "Single journey m e m o r y " . Warning
A total journey memory (2) stores the If t h e ambient temperature read- fuel c o n s u m p t i o n
data from any number of individual journeys M e m o r y 2 shows the total driving time for
all individual journeys indicated - see "Total ing is used as an ice w a r n i n g , re- The average consumption is indicated not
up to a total of 99 hours and 59 minutes
journey memory". m e m b e r that ice c a n f o r m on the the actual consumption at the time of read-
hours driving time, a distance of 9999 km
road at temperatures of 4 ° C . ing.
and 999 litres of fuel consumed. This data is The maximum time in both switch positions
used to work out the consumption and is 99 hours 59 minutes. W h e n this figure is The average fuel consumption is indicated,
After switching off the ignition the last indi- after switching on the ignition orerasing the
speed averages for all the individual exceeded the indication starts at zero again.
cated temperature is stored in memory for memory being used, after a distance of
journeys.
Miles (km) - D i s t a n c e covered about 45 minutes. If the ignition is switched about 100 metres. Up to this point a dash
If one of the given figures is exceeded, the on after 45 minutes or the vehicle is moved
The remarks made under "Driving time" appears instead of a figure. When vehicle is
memory is erased and calculation starts at about 30 km/h within the 45 minute
also apply in principle to "Distance cov- moving the indicated value is up-dated
from the beginning again. Contrary to the period, a new up-to-date temperature will
e r e d " . The maximum distance indicated is every 5 seconds.
single journey memory, this memory is not be displayed.
erased after a journey pause of more than 9999 km or 6214 miles. Memory 1 s h o w s the average fuel con-
two hours. sumption for the single journey.
M P H (km/h) - A v e r a g e speed
To call up the data the memories are se- M e m o r y 2 s h o w s the average consump-
The remarks made under "Average fuel tion obtained during all single journeys - see
lected by means of the switch A in the
consumption" also apply here in principle. "Total journey memory".
wiper lever:
1 - Single journey memory Note
2 - Total journey memory The amount of fuel used is not indicated.
The following data can be obtained from the
memories:
• Distance driven
• Average speed
• Driving time
The amount of fuel used is not indicated.
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6 - Selector lever position* dis- If the service is not performed by a Volk- 7 - Variable Service interval Notes
play swagen dealer, the display must be reset as Display • Only the desired service may be reset.
follows:
The selector lever position for automatic The date for a service would otherwise be
(only for TDI and 150 kW engines)
gearboxes is shown in the display - see • With the ignition switched off, press and incorrect. You can switch between the indi-
page 117. hold the trip meter reset button below the 3000 km before the next service work to be vidual services by pressing the reset knob.
speedometer. carried out, the following will appear in the
• Do not zero the display between the ser-
display:
• Turn the knob to reset the minutes on the vice intervals - otherwise an incorrect read-
7 - Odometer/ "service km 3000" or
digital clock to the right, "service " ap- ing will be shown.
Trip meter "service in 3000 k m " .
pears in the display. • If the vehicle battery is disconnected the
The upper counter registers the total dis- The kilometre display for the next due ser-
vice will go down in steps of 100 km. details in the service display are retained.
tance driven and the lower one the short
trips. Notes • If a defective speedometer is replaced,
If the Service interval has been reached
The last figure of the lower counter indi- • Only the desired service may be reset. " s e r v i c e " or "service n o w " will flash in the the service interval display must be repro-
The date for a service would otherwise be display. grammed. This should be carried out by a
cates 100 m or V10 m i |
e.
incorrect. You can switch between the indi- Volkswagen dealer. Should the display not
The lower counter (trip meter) can be The service display will be go out approx. 20
vidual services by pressing the reset knob. be reprogrammed, then the service work
zeroed by pressing the reset knob below seconds after the engine has been must be carried out in accordance with the
the speedometer. • Do not zero the display between the ser- switched on. You can also switch back to Service Schedule and not according to the
vice intervals-otherwise an incorrect read- the trip meter by pressing and holding service interval display.
ing will be shown. (longer than 0.5 seconds) the reset button.
7 - Service interval Display • If the vehicle battery is disconnected the The display will then be reset by the Volk-
(not on TDI or 150 kW engines) details in the service display are retained. swagen dealer after the service work has
been carried out.
If a service is clue, one of the following ser- • If a defective speedometer is replaced,
A print out of the work carried out will then
vices will appear in the lower speedometer the service interval display must be repro-
be placed in your vehicle wallet as proof.
counter (trip meter) : grammed. This should be carried out by a
Volkswagen dealer. Should the display not If the service is not performed by a Volk-
• Oil Change Service OIL swagen dealer, the display must be reset as
be reprogrammed, then the service work
• Inspections Service 01 must be carried out in accordance with the follows:
The service display will be go out approx. Service Schedule and not according to the • With the ignition switched off, press and
one minute after the engine has been service interval display. hold the trip meter reset button below the
switched on. You can also switch back to speedometer.
the trip meter by pressing and holding • Turn the knob to reset the minutes on the
(longer than 0.5 seconds) the reset button. digital clock to the right. The display will
The Volkswagen dealer performing the ser- then return to normal.
vice will reset the display. Please note that y o u cannot fully
reset the the service display in this
way. You can only reset it back to
the 15,000 km service.
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Factory-installed tachographs are supplied Details of the regulations can be obtained
Indicator lamps
with a supplementary instruction manual. from local vehicle licensing authorities.
®
The layout and number of the warning and
indicator lamps in the combi-instrument de-
When service installing a tachograph, (light up in yellow, green or blue)
pend on: Pos. Page
please refer to the instructions in Booklet
3.2 under "Accessories, modifications and - the version of the engine and conditions 7 - Engine oil level 20
replacement of parts". specific to a particular country as well as
8 - Trailer turn signals 21
In many European countries the installation - the equipment you have selected and its
9 - Rear fog light 21
and use of a tachograph is obligatory for the possible combinations.
following vehicles: 10 - Turn signals 21
The symbols on the warning and indicator
1 - Vehicles used for the commercial trans- lamps can only be seen when the lamps are 11 - Engine management (petrol engine)21
port of goods with a permissible total illuminated. 12 - Exhaust emissions warning lamp . 21
weight including trailer or articulated The figure illustrates all warning and indica- 13 - Diesel engine
trailer of more than 3.5 tons. It is imma- tor lamps. - Glow plug system 21
terial whether the vehicle and the trailer - Engine malfunction 21
or only one of the two is used for com- Warning lamps (light up in red) 14 - Main beam 21
mercial goods transport. Pos. Page 15 - Airbag system 22
2 - Vehicles which according to their de- 1 - Brake system/handbrake on 18 16 - Brake wear monitor 22
sign and equipment are suitable for and 2 - Alternator 18
intended to carry more than 9 persons 17-Low fuel 22
including the driver. 3 - Seat belt 18 18 - Electronic Stability
4 - Handbrake on 19 Programme 22
5 - Coolant temperature/ 19 - Anti-lock brake system 23
coolant level 19
6 - Engine oil pressure 20
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If the warning lamp does not go out al-
1 - Brake system/ (rj)) 2 - Alternator Q 4 - Handbrake on*
though coolant level and fan fuse are in
handbrake on The warning lamp c o m e s on when the igni- W h e n the handbrake is pulled on and order, do not drive o n - call in expert as-
The warning lamp comes on w h e n tion is switched on. It must go out when the the ignition is switched on, the warning sistance.
engine starts. lamp will light up. It must go out w h e n the
• the handbrake is on If the trouble is only caused by the fan and
The alternator is driven by a long-life ribbed handbrake is released.
assuming coolant level is in order and tem-
• the brake fluid level is too low belt. In addition, a warning signal will sound on perature warning lamp is out - one can drive
The ignition must be switched on. s o m e models if the vehicle is driven at on to the nearest Volkswagen dealer. In
If the warning lamp lights during the
speeds higher than 6 km/h with the hand- order to make good use of the air stream for
In addition, a warning signal will sound on journey, stop, s w i t c h off engine and
brake on. cooling, do not let engine idle or drive very
some models if the vehicle is driven at check ribbed belt.
speeds higher than 6 km/h with the hand- slowly.
brake on. Warning
5 - Coolant temperature/ Warning notes
The brake system warning lamp does not Please refer to the warning notes
o n page 60 before carrying out Coolant level • Please note the following
come on w h e n the handbrake is on for ve-
hicles with a separate warning lamp for any kind of w o r k in the engine The warning lamp lights up for a few sec- points to prevent s c a l d i n g by hot
handbrake on. compartment. onds as a functional check w h e n ignition is coolant:
switched on. - Exercise caution w h e n open-
Warning If the warning lamp c o m e s on although the
If the lamp does not go out afterwards or ing the coolant expansion
V-belt or ribbed belt is not broken or loose,
If the w a r n i n g lamp does not go lights up or flashes w h e n driving, either the tank! When the engine is hot
one can normally drive on to the nearest
out after the handbrake is re- coolant temperature is too high or the cool- the cooling s y s t e m is under
Volkswagen dealer.
leased or c o m e s on while the ve- ant level too low. A n acoustic signal will pressure - D a n g e r of s c a l d i n g !
A s the battery will continue to discharge, all
hicle is being driven, the brake sound 3 times as an additional warning: Therefore let engine cool
electrical consumers which are not abso-
f l u i d level in the reservoir is too S t o p , s w i t c h engine off and check d o w n before u n s c r e w i n g the
lutely necessary should be switched off.
low. S t o p the ve hic le, do not level. A d d coolant if necessary. The type of c a p!
drive on and call for expert as- The ribbed belt should be checked by a Volk- coolant to be filled can be found in Booklet
swagen dealer and changed if necessary. - To protect the f a c e , hands a n d
sis ta nc e. 3.2, "Cooling s y s t e m " . arms you s h o u l d cover the c a p
If the brake system w a r n i n g lamp of the radiator w i t h a large,
and the A B S indicator lamp are Warning
3 - S e a t belt *, thick cloth to offer protection
both o n , the regulating function Please refer to the w a r n i n g notes against s t e a m or hot fluid.
warning lamp* / rr
of the A B S may have failed. The o n p a g e 60 before carrying out
rear w h e e l s may b l o c k w h e n the The warning lamp lights up (only for certain any k i n d of w o r k in the engine • Please ensure that the coolant
b r a k e s are applied. T h i s could does not drip o n the hot exhaust
countries) for about 6 seconds after ignition compartment.
possibly lead the rear of the ve- or other hot engine c o m p o n e n t s .
as a reminder to fasten your safety belt.
hicle to s k i d . If the coolant level is satisfactory the trouble The frost p r o t e c t i o n agent in-
If the seat belt is not fastened an acoustic c l ude d in the coolant c o u l d ig-
signal will sound after switching on the igni- may be due to a failure of the radiator fan.
Drive carefully to the next Volk- nite.
s w a g e n dealer and have the fault Check radiator fan fuse and renew if
tion which will stop after 6 seconds or when
corrected. necessary.
the seat belt is fastened.
Please refer to chapter
" S e a t belts" in Booklet 2.1.
6 - E n g i n e oil pressure 7 - E n g i n e oil l e v e l 4 • 8 - Trailer turn signals 1 2 - Exhaust emission CHECK
The warning lamp lights up for a few sec- Lights up yellow warning lamp* K2D
onds as a functional check w h e n ignition is The warning lamp* flashes w h e n turn sig-
(Engine oil level t o o low)
switched on. nals are switched on w h e n towing a trailer. (petrol engine only)
If the indicator lamp lights up yellow.the en- If a turn signal fails on the trailer or vehicle, Blinks: If the catalyst can be damaged by
Lights up or flashes red gine oil level is probably too low. At the
the warning lamp does not flash. misfires.
(engine oil pressure t o o low) same time the warning " C H E C K OIL
L E V E L " appears briefly in the on-board Lights up: If a fault which reduces the
If the warning lamp does not go out, an
computer* display. quality of the exhaust gas (e.g. a Lambda
acoustic signal will sound 3 times as an 9 - Rear fog light* 0$
additional warning. D o not start the en- probe fault) occurs during a drive.
Check the oil level the next time you fill up The warning lamp lights up w h e n the rear
gine! Check oil level and if necessary, add Let off on the accelerator, drive carefully to
the tank at the latest and to up with engine
oil. fog light is switched on. For further details the next Volkswagen dealer and have the
oil if necessary - see Booklet 3.2., "Engine
see page 61. engine checked.
oil". ^
Warning I
Please refer to the w a r n i n g notes Warning •
1 0 - T u r n signals <^c> 1 3 - G l o w plugs Tffi
on page 60 before carrying out Please refer to the warning notes
any k i n d of work in the engine on page 60 before carrying out The right or left arrow will flash depending (Diesel engines only)
compartment. any kind of w o r k in the engine upon w h i c h direction has been selected. If
a turn signal fails, the warning lamp flashes W h e n the engine is c o l d the warning lamp
compartment.
If the warning lamp c o m e s on or flashes twice as fast. (Not when towing a trailer). c o m e s on when key is turned to Drive posi-
w h e n driving - an acoustic signal sounds tion (ignition on).
The oil level warning will be deleted when
three times as an additional warning at en- the bonnet is opened. The warning will be Further details are given on pages 21 and If the warning lamp does not come on w h e n
gine speeds above 1500 rpm. S t o p , s h o w n again after approx. 100 km if no oil is the engine is cold, there is a defect in the
64.
s w i t c h engine off! Check oil level and if refilled. glow plug system - call in expert assist-
necessary, add oil - see Booklet 3.2. ance.
Flashes yellow
If the lamp flashes although the oil level is W h e n the lamp goes out, start the engine
(Engine oil level measuring device
in order, do not drive o n . Do not even run 11- Engine management immediately - see page 124.
is defective)
the engine at idling speed - call in expert as- system EPC W h e n the engine is w a r m the glow plug
sistance. The warning lamp will start to flash and an
acoustic signal will sound if the engine oil lamp does not come on - the engine can be
(petrol engine only)
If during the journey the engine is operated level measuring device is defective. started straight away.
at a speed less than idling speed, it can The warning lamp comes on w h e n the igni-
At the same time the warning "OIL S E N - A tion is switched on and must go out when Engine faults* W
happen that the oil pressure warning lamp SOR W O R K S H O P " appears briefly in the •
lights up. Increase engine speed by acceler- the engine is started. If while driving a fault occurs in the diesel
display of the on-board computer*. The en- engine management system on a 65, 75 or
ating or changing down. If a fault occurs in the engine management
gine should be checked by a Volkswagen 111 k W diesel engine, this is indicated by
system during the operation of an 85 or 150
The oil pressure w a r n i n g lamp is not dealer as soon as possible. the warning lamp flashing. The engine must
an oil level indicator! T h e oil level k W petrol engine, it will be indicated by the
The oil level must be checked regularly, indicator lamp flashing. The engine must be be checked as soon as possible by a Volk-
s h o u l d therefore be c h e c k e d at reg- swagen dealer.
ular intervals, preferably every time preferably when filling up petrol, in the checked as soon as possible by a Volk-
the fuel tank is filled. period between the defect warning and the swagen dealer.
engine check.
14 - M a i n b e a m ID
The warning lamp c o m e s on when main
beam is on or when the headlight flasher is
used.
15 - A i r b a g s y s t e m * 59 1U /Villi lockingbrake Warning
17 - F u e l reserve* • m (ABS)* <W If b o t h the A B S indicator lamp
The warning lamp lights up for a few sec- The warning lamp comes on when there an I
onds w h e n the ignition is switched on. O n approximately 10 litres left in tank. A wain [In ii i lamp monitors the A B S and and the brake s y s t e m warning
vehicles w i t h the passenger-side airing signal will also sound. ||>l * irii'.. lamp light up, you must stop the
bag d e a c t i v a t e d the warning lamp will vehicle immediately and c h e c k
A . Brake System (ABS)*
then flash for approximately 12 seconds the brake fluid level. If the fluid
f|i H i MI K i lamp comes on for a few sec- level is below the " M I N " mark,
(see Booklet 2.1 under "Deactivating air- 18 -Electronic Stability
'ii i in n 11 HI ignition is switched onorthe do not drive o n . Please ask for ex-
bags"). Programme (ESP)* MinM>> i i l m l I ho lamp goes out after an pert assistance.
If the warning lamp does not go out after the The warning lamp lights up upon ignition |l in 1 1 " . i sequence has been com-
given period, or if it lights up, flashes or If the brake fluid level is at a sat-
and should go out after approx, 2 second:. |iii i ' i
flickers during a journey, there is a fault in isfactory level, the fault might
The ESP unit also has Traction Control Sya || II i.-. n/iiming lamp does not come on s t e m f r o m the A B S . The rear
the airbag system. The system should im-
tern (TCS). i | i in ignition is switched on, does not wheels can block relatively
mediately be checked by a Volkswagen
dealer. The lamp flashes when the system is in i H I . i>i i i i m o s on when driving, the sys- q u i c k l y if the regulating f u n c t i o n
operation whilst the vehicle is in motion. |»n i I.n illy. of the A B S fails. T h i s c o u l d poss-
W h e n the unit is switched off or if them la /\ - ill III i l i i ) A B S is indicated as follows: ibly lead the rear of the vehicle to
16 - B r a k e wear monitor* a fault in the system, the warning lamp la skid.
o • A i r . w . l i n i n g , l a m p l i g h t s u p The ve-
The warning lamp will light up when the permanently on. i ' nil I II : braked with normal braking Drive carefully to the next Volk-
i . w i t h o u t A B S . A Volkswagen
s w a g e n dealer and have the fault
brakes being monitored have reached the As the ESP unit functions together with 111< <
corrected.
wear level. A B S and EDL, the A B S warning lamp will i < i n i l ill I however bo consulted as
You should contact a Volkswagen dealer im- also come on if the E S P fails. ail ,i |iu.',:;it)lo. Further details on A B S are given in Booklet
mediately so that the brake pads/linings can For further notes please refer to page 129 9 ii A l l s w . l i n i n g l a m p l i g h t s u p t o - 3.2. under "Braking".
be checked. U< H i . i ninth brake system warning
Electronic Differential L o c k (EDL)*
The brake wear monitor checks the front i,,.. , . , .! m i i y is the A B S system defec-
ii hnl a change braking characteristics The EDL system works in conjunction with
left and the rear right brake. If the display
lights up w e recommend that the other Imn ii 111H • expected. the A B S . Failure of the E D L system is indi-
brakes be checked as well. cated by the A B S warning lamp lighting up.
This lamp will also light up if the TCS and
On vehicles with a 16" running gear, the ESP should fail. The vehicle should be taken
brake pad wear monitor checks the brake to a Volkswagen dealer as soon as possible.
pads on all four wheels. • Further details on EDL can be found in
Booklet 3.2.
Navigation system*
On-board computer with Multi-function indicator*
Only on vehicles w i t h a navigation Function check
system*
Vehicles w i t h manual gearbox
The on-board computer constantly checks
certain functions and vehicle components If there are any faults, these will be dis-
for their condition when the ignition is on played after turning on the ignition. At the
and also w h e n the vehicle is in motion. same time, the appropriate acoustic warn-
ing signal will sound:
These displays show the display of the
multi-function indicator and the on-board V e h i c l e s w i t h a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x
I* I computer. The functions and displays of the After switching on the ignition, the follow-
SEEUEG
multi-function indicator are detailed on page ing d r i v e r ' s n o t e appears in the display
PRNS321 10. w h e n the selector lever is in position"P"
i Any faults in the function or any urgent re- and " N " :
' pairs or service requirements will be indi- "APPLY FOOT BRAKE W H E N SELECTING
cated via an acoustic signal and, according GEAR WITH VEHICLE STATIONARY".
pressing the button A in the wiper/washer models only - see figure, to priority, displayed through red and yellow This note will disappear when a driving
lever (for longer than 2 seconds): Driving information of all other vehicles ap- symbols in the combi instrument. range is selected ( " R " , " D " etc.).
- Navigation display P e a r s i n t n e
navigation system display field. Furthermore, i n f o r m a t i o n t e x t s will be If there are one or more faults, the driver's
- Multi-function display The operation of the Volkswagen navigation shown in the display as an additional aid for note will disappearapprox. 15 seconds after
system is detailed in a s e p a r a t e s u p p l e - the driver to the red and yellow symbols. starting the engine and a fault symbol with
ment.
The i n f o r m a t i o n t e x t s shown in the il- the appropriate information text will appear
When the navigation system or multi-func- lustrations of this Owner's Manual are in in the display field.
tion indicator are in use, any faults that may German. The i n f o r m a t i o n t e x t s and
occur will be shown with priority in the dis- d r i v e r ' s n o t e s will appear in the following
play via the on-board computer - as of page languages according to the country: For all vehicles:
English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portu- If there is a fault an acoustic warning signal
guese and Czech. will also sound:
- Priority 1 - three warning tones
- Priority 2 - one warning tone.
Three warning tones will sound if faults of
• Priority 1 and 2 are present.
If there is a fault, the symbol will appear
with the appropriate information text.
Note
Faults of P r i o r i t y 2 will not be displayed
until P r i o r i t y 1 have been repaired or cor-
rected!
COCKPIT 25
Priority 1 (Red symbols) Brake system (©) 2 - ABS and EDL* system Further details on ABS are given in Booklet
The information note says: 3.2. under "Braking".
These Priority 1 symbols imply This symbol can monitor up to three func-
danger. For this reason you must tions at one time: The EDL system works in conjunction with
"STOP! BRAKE FAULT
stop the vehicle and switch off the 1 - Brake fluid the ABS. Failure of the EDL system is indi-
SERVICE MANUAL".
engine! cated by the ABS warning lamp lighting up.
The information note says: If the brake system warning lamp This lamp will also light up if the TCS and
Repair the fault. Expert help might be flashes whilst the ABS warning
"STOP! BRAKE FLUID ESP should fail. The vehicle should be taken
needed. lamp is lit up, not only is the ABS system
SERVICE MANUAL". to a Volkswagen dealer as soon as possible.
If there is more than one fault of Priority 1 defective, but you must also expect the
This symbol comes on when the brake fluid brake system to respond differently to the
the symbols will appear one after the other
level is too low. normal response. 3 - Handbrake*
for two seconds at a time. The symbols will
flash until the fault has been corrected. Stop vehicle and check brake fluid The information note says:
level. Warning
The following faults or warnings of priority "HANDBRAKE O N " . .
Please refer to the warning notes
1 can be displayed: Warning When the handbrake is pulled on and
on page 60 before carrying out
Engine oil pressure Please refer to the warning notes any kind of work in the engine the ignition is switched on, the warning
The information note says: on page 60 before carrying out compartment. lamp will light up. It must go out when the
any kind of work in the engine handbrake is released. If it does not, there
"STOP! OIL PRESS. compartment.
Warning is a fault in the brake system.
STOP MOTOR! SERVICE MANUAL". A warning signal will sound if the vehicle is
If this symbol flashes when driving, stop, If both the ABS indicator lamp
Warning driven at speeds higher than 6 km/h.
switch engine off. Check oil level and if and the brake system warning
necessary, add oil - see Booklet 3.1, "En- If the brake fluid level in the res- lamp light up, you must stop the
gine oil". ervoir has fallen below the vehicle immediately and check
"MIN" level, do not drive on. the brake fluid level. If the fluid
Warning Please call for expert assistance. level is below the "MIN" mark,
Please refer to the warning notes If the brake fluid level is satisfac- do not drive on. Please ask for ex-
on page 60 before carrying out tory, the fault might stem from pert assistance.
any kind of work in the engine the ABS. The rear wheels can If the brake fluid level is at a sat-
compartment. block relatively quickly if the isfactory level, the fault might
regulating function of the ABS stem from the ABS. The rear
If the symbol flashes although the oil level fails. This could possibly lead the , wheels can block relatively
is in order, do not drive on. Do not even rear of the vehicle to skid. quickly if the regulating function
run the engineat idling speed-call in expert Drive carefully to the next Volk- of the ABS fails. This could poss-
assistance. swagen dealer and have the fault ibly lead the rear of the vehicle to
The oil pressure warning lamp is not corrected. skid.
an oil level indicator! The oil level Drive carefully to the next Volk-
should therefore be checked at reg- swagen dealer and have the fault
ular intervals, preferably every time corrected.
the fuel tank is filled.
P r i o r i t y 2 (Yellow s y m b o l s ) Engine oil level m e a s u r i n g d e v i c e *
C o o l a n t temperature/ t Warning notes defective
coolant level ~fr If a yellow symbol appears o n e warning
The information note says: signal will sound. The symbols are a warn- The information note says:
• Never open the bonnet if y o u ing. The function displayed should be "OIL S E N S O R W O R K S H O P "
"STOP! CHECK COOLANT
c a n see steam or c o o l a n t c o m i n g checked as soon as possible. If there is The oil sensor is probably defective if the
SERVICE M A N U A L " . f r o m the engine c o m p a r t m e n t - more than one warning, the symbols will ap- symbol flashes. You should go to a Volk-
If this symbol lights up or flashes when driv- Risk of s c a l d i n g ! Wait until no pear one after the other for approx. 2 sec- swagen dealer as soon as possible. You can
ing, either the coolant temperature is too more steam or coolant can be onds at a time. continue driving, but should check the oil
high or the coolant level too low: seen.. level regularly, preferably w h e n filling up
S t o p , s w i t c h engine off and check • D o not t o u c h the f a n . The fan with petrol.
Brake lining w o r n * (O)
level. A d d coolant if necessary. c a n s w i t c h on s u d d e n l y - even
w h e n ignition is s w i t c h e d off. The information note says: Warning
Warning " C H E C K B R A K E LINING" Please refer to the w a r n i n g notes
• Please note the following
Please refer to the w a r n i n g notes on page 60 before carrying out
points to prevent s c a l d i n g by hot You should contact a Volkswagen dealer so
on page 60 before carrying out any kind of w o r k in the engine
coolant: that the brake pads/linings can be checked.
any k i n d of work in the engine compartment.
- Exercise c a u t i o n w h e n open- The brake wear monitor checks the front
compartment.
ing the coolant expansion left and the rear right brake. If the display
If the coolant level is satisfactory the trouble tank! When the engine is hot lights up w e recommend that the other
brakes be checked as well. Engine oil level* t o o low ty.
may be due to a failure of the radiator fan. the c o o l i n g s y s t e m is under
Check radiator fan fuse and renew if pressure - D a n g e r of s c a l d i n g ! On vehicles with a 16" running gear, the The information note says:
necessary. Therefore let engine c o o l brake pad wear monitor checks the brake " C H E C K OIL L E V E L "
d o w n before u n s c r e w i n g the pads on all four wheels. If the symbol appears, check the oil level the
If the warning lamp does not go out al- cap I
next time you fill up the tank and top off en-
though coolant level and fan fuse are in - To protect the f a c e , hands and gine oil if necessary - s e e Booklet3.2, " E n -
Fuel low •— 1
order, do not drive on - call in expert as- arms you s h o u l d c o v e r the cap gine o i l " .
sistance. of the radiator with a large, The information note says:
t h i c k cloth to protect against "FILL T A N K " Warning
If the trouble is only caused by the fan and
assuming the coolant level is OK and the steam or hot f l u i d . Fill vehicle tank as soon as possible - see Please refer to the warning notes
text in the display has disappeared - one page 130. on page 60 before carrying out
• Please ensure that the coolant
can drive on to the nearest Volkswagen any kind of w o r k in the engine
does not drip on the hot exhaust
dealer. In order to make good use of the air compartment.
or other hot engine c o m p o n e n t s .
stream for cooling, do not let engine idle or T h e frost protection agent in-
drive very slowly. c l u d e d in the c o o l a n t could ig-
Please refer to Booklet 3.2. under "Coolant nite.
s y s t e m " for further information.
COCKPIT 29
28 COCKPIT
Hands-free system for
Mobile telephone • mobile telephones* Provision for telephone*
The provision for a telephone is made up of:
With the hands-free system, it is possible to
telephone without having to take the mobile • a microphone (between the wind-
telephone in your hand. shield and the driver's door),
If you receive a telephone call, the voice of • the automatic loudspeaker s w i t c h -
your conversation partner will be relayed over of the radio system (for amplifying the
over the speakers of the radio system. You conversation)
have nothing further to do w h e n respond- • and a combined radio/telephone
ing; you simply react as if you were talking roof antenna
to a passenger in the vehicle.
Furthermore, the c o n n e c t i n g cables for
The desired conversation volume can
the interface box are under the centre
be set via the radio. Furthermore, it is console.
necessary to set the listening volume of the
M o u n t i n g for mobile t e l e p h o n e * mobile telephone once.
Removing mobile telephone
The operation of the units is described in a You will also need the f o l l o w i n g in
The mobile telephone is fitted to an adapter The mobile telephone can be taken out of order to be to telephone:
separate manual.
for use in the vehicle whilst stationary. In the telephone adapter for use outside of the
this way, all the advantages of a regular car Take the mobile t e l e p h o n e with you • an interfacebox
vehicle.
telephone (hands-off equipment, optimum w h e n leaving the vehicle or switch • a mobile telephone retainer
Hold the telephone and press button 2 at
transmission through exterior aerial etc.) off the automatic call a c c e p t a n c e Both parts must be suitable in size for the
the same time - the mobile telephone can
can be employed to the full. The recharge- f u n c t i o n as calls c o u l d otherwise be mobile telephone!
now be taken out.
able battery of the telephone is also con- put t h r o u g h even w h e n the radio is
stantly recharged. Warning s w i t c h e d off.
To telephone without the hands-free Please concentrate on your driv-
s y s t e m you must lift the mobile tele- ing above all!
p h o n e including t e l e p h o n e adapter
out of the retainer: Replacing mobile telephone
To take out. the telephone, hold it tightly and Place telephone in the adapter and push it
press the button 1 at the same time. to the front until it engages at the top.
O n c e y o u have taken out the mobile Notes
telephone with the telephone The function of the Volkswagen mobile tele- •
adapter, do not speak as normal into phone is detailed in a separate supplement ™
the mobile telephone, but rather to this manual.
into the rear side of the telephone
adapter! Feedback c o u l d otherwise Please read the notes in Booklet 3.2,
occur. " M o b i l e telephones and two-way ra-
dios".
•
30 - COCKPIT COCKPIT 31
Keys
Notes Electronic immobilizer
Every k e y contains electronic c o m - The immobilizer prevents unauthorized per-
©
ponents! Protect t h e keys f r o m
sons using your vehicle.
moisture and hard jolts.
A micro-chip is located in the head of the
key which automatically deactivates the im-
Vehicles equipped with radio-wave remote mobilizer w h e n the key is inserted in the
control have t w o radio-wave keys and one
ignition lock.
emergency key. Further notes on the effec-
tive range and the function of the radio- The system is automatically activated when
wave key can be found from page 42 on- the ignition is switched off.
wards. The e n g i n e c a n t h u s o n l y be started
w i t h a correctly coded Genuine j B1H-087C]
I B7D-160K A further key is provided for each of the
items listed below. These keys will also only ) Volkswagen key.
fit the appropriate lock: T r o u b l e f r e e o p e r a t i o n o f y o u r ve-
The vehicle is supplied w i t h t w o ) main 1
hicle c a n only be guaranteed w h e n K e y w i t h b u i l t - i n l i g h t *
keys A and one emergency key B which fit
using genuine keys. There is a built-in light in one of the t w o
all locks. • lockable stowage area* in the dash panel
on the front passenger side keys. To switch the light on, press the
We recommend that you keep the emerg-
centre of the key (arrow 1).
ency key separate from the vehicle registra- • lockable stowage area* in the left door Security locking*
tion papers. The emergency key should only trim. To c h a n g e b a t t e r y or b u l b
be used temporarily. (only f o r special vehicles)
• Insert a coin in the slot at the side of the
A further key is provided for each of the key (arrow 2) and lever the upper part off.
Warning Replacement keys items listed below. These keys will also only
• Change battery or bulb.
• Always withdraw key from For reasons o f s e c u r i t y , r e p l a c e m e n t fit the appropriate lock:
Spare batteries and bulbs can be obtained
i g n i t i o n w h e n e v e r y o u leave t h e keys are only available f r o m Volk-
vehicle - even if o n l y f o r a short s w a g e n dealers. You can lock and unlock the locks of the slid- from Volkswagen dealers.
t i m e . T h i s is p a r t i c u l a r l y i m p o r t - ing door and the tailgate or w i n g doors only cQa The flat battery should be clis
Key t a g posed of with due respect for the
ant if c h i l d r e n are t o r e m a i n in with the security key. The main and emerg-
the vehicle. They c o u l d other- The key number, which is needed to obtain ency keys do not fit these locks. environment
wise start t h e engine or electrics replacement keys, is located on the key tag
- e.g. electric w i n d o w s . C. Volkswagen dealers can only order re-
Risk o f a c c i d e n t ! placement keys if they have this number.
• D o n o t w i t h d r a w key f r o m lock The k e y t a g s h o u l d be k e p t separ-
u n t i l v e h i c l e is s t a t i o n a r y ! T h e a t e l y as k e y s c a n o n l y b e r e p l a c e d
steering lock could be uninten- using these numbers.
tionally engaged. If you sell the vehicle, you should also give
the buyer this key tag.
1 1 Four keys are provided in some export
markets.
32 33
OPEN AND CLOSE
Doors
Cab doors W h e n t h e v e h i c l e is m o v i n g , t h e d o o r m u s t
a l w a y s b e p r o p e r l y c l o s e d , b u t w h e n carry-
W h e n closing doors, always hold the door
ing p a s s e n g e r s t h e l o c k i n g k n o b s h o u l d be
handle.
left in t h e u p p e r p o s i t i o n s o t h a t t h e d o o r can
F r o m o u t s i d e , t h e f r o n t d o o r s can b e be o p e n e d f r o m o u t s i d e in a n e m e r g e n c y ,
l o c k e d o r u n l o c k e d only w i t h t h e m a i n or
in t h e f u l l y o p e n e d p o s i t i o n t h e s l i d i n g d o o r
e m e r g e n c y key.
is h o l d o p e n b y a retainer.
W h e n u n l o c k i n g , the locking knobs move
up. Warning
W h e n l o c k i n g , the locking knobs move • Never open the sliding door
down. w h e n t h e v e h i c l e is i n m o t i o n -
Risk of injury!
T h e f r o n t p a s s e n g e r d o o r c a n be l o c k e d
• T h e s l i d i n g d o o r c a n , if held
f r o m o u t s i d e w i t h o u t u s i n g t h e key: J u s t
open by the retainer, close unex-
p r e s s l o c k i n g k n o b d o w n a n d c l o s e door.
Sliding door p e c t e d l y if t h e v e h i c l e is p a r k e d
The driver's door cannot be locked w h e n
o n a n i n c l i n e a n d t h e d o o r is a c c i -
o p e n by p r e s s i n g t h e l o c k i n g k n o b d o w n
Child-proof lock on sliding door dentally knocked w h e n entering
and closing door. This p r e v e n t s y o u f r o m
- Risk of injury!
l e a v i n g t h e k e y in t h e car a n d f o r g e t t i n g it. W h e n t h e c h i l d - p r o o f c a t c h is e n g a g e d -
l e v e r o n d o o r lock d o w n - t h e inner lock r e - • If t h e s l i d i n g d o o r is o p e n e d in-
F r o m i n s i d e all t h e d o o r s c a n b e l o c k e d by l e a s e lever is i n o p e r a t i v e . T h e d o o r can only attentively or hastily w i t h the
pressing d o w n the locking knobs. be o p e n e d f r o m outside w i t h the locking w i n g doors* fully open to an
A s l o n g as t h e k n o b s are p r e s s e d d o w n t h e k n o b in t h e up p o s i t i o n . a n g l e o f 2 6 5 ° , t h e r e is a r i s k o f
d o o r s c a n n o t be o p e n e d f r o m inside or o u t - F r o m o u t s i d e , t h e s l i d i n g d o o r c a n bo substantial injury or damage to
side. l o c k e d or u n l o c k e d w i t h t h e m a i n or e m e r g - the vehicle.
e n c y key.
Warning
Locked doors prevent persons S e e t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s o n p a g e 33 for v e h i c l e s
w i t h security locking*.
f r o m entering the car forcibly
e.g. a t t r a f f i c lights. T h e y m a k e it T h e s l i d i n g d o o r c a n also be l o c k e d f r o m
m o r e difficult, however, for out- o u t s i d e w i t h o u t u s i n g t h e k e y : Press l o c k i n g
side help t o o p e n t h e d o o r s in an k n o b d o w n a n d c l o s e door.
emergency. F r o m i n s i d e , t h e s l i d i n g d o o r is l o c k e d by •
pushing d o w n the locking knob.
A s l o n g as t h e k n o b is p r e s s e d d o w n t h e
d o o r c a n n o t be o p e n e d f r o m inside o r o u t -
side.
•
34 OPEN AND CLOSE — 35
OPEN AND CLOSE
Wing doors'
~—r—\
Warning
• D o n o t close t h e w i n g doors
w i t h your hand on the window. \
T h e g l a s s c o u l d s h a t t e r - Risk o f
injury!
• After closing the w i n g doors,
a l w a y s pull o n t h e m t o make sure
t h a t t h e y are p r o p e r l y closed -
otherwise they could open
s u d d e n l y w h e n v e h i c l e is m o v -
ing, even t h o u g h t h e key has
1ri 0 |_B70-597C
been t u r n e d in t h e lock.
• Never drive w i t h slightly or
e v e n f u l l y o p e n w i n g d o o r s as e x - F r o m i n s i d e the door is locked by pres- Child-proof lock on w i n g door
haust gas w i l l o t h e r w i s e be Right-hand w i n g door
sing d o w n the knob (A). When the child-proof lock is engaged -
drawn into the vehicle interior! On some model versions, it is necessary to As long as the knob is pressed down the lever on door lock down - the inner lock re-
Danger of asphyxiation! swing the spare wheel bracket to the right door cannot be opened from inside or out. lease lever is inoperative. The door can only
before opening the tailgate - see Booklet To open the door lift the lever in the direction bo opened from outside with the locking
3.2, "Vehicle tools, spare w h e e l " . knob in the up position.
in direction of arrow.
F r o m o u t s i d e , the wing door can bo
In the fully open position (approx. 90°) the
locked or unlocked w i t h the main or emerg-
door is held by a check strap.
ency key. When the door is unlocked, the
locking knob goes up; when locked, it goes Please also refer t o the further
down. notes on next page.
See the instructions on page 33 for vehicles
with security locking*.
Unlocking
Turn key to position 1 and operate door
handle.
Locking
Turn key to position 2 .
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36 OPEN AND CLOSE 37
OPEN AND CLOSE
lailgate
Child-proof lock*
Vehicles with an opening lever on the inside
of the tailgate are fitted with a child proof
lock.
When the child proof catch is engaged -
lever on lock moved down - the inner lever
is blocked. The tailgate can then only be
opened from outside.
To close tailgate/boot lid pull it down
and slam it to gently.
To make the tailgate easier to pull down
there is a loop on the inside.
Warning
Left-hand w i n g d o o r U n h o o k i n g door c h e c k s t r a p On some model versions, it is necessary to • Do not close tailgate with your
swing the spare wheel bracket to the right hand on the window. The glass
The left-hand door can be opened when the Both doors are held in the open position before opening the tailgate - sec Booklet could shatter - danger of injury!
right-hand door is open. {approx. 90°) by check straps. To open the 3.2, "Vehicle tools, spare wheel".
To open, pull release lever as far as stop in doors further the check straps can be un- • After closing the tailgate, al-
direction of arrow. hooked The tailgate lock can be locked or unlocked ways pull up on it to make sure
In the fully open position (approx. 90°) the with the main or emergency key. that it is properly closed - other-
To unhook swing door inwards slightly, until
door is held by a check strap. See the instructions on page 33 for vehicles wise it could open suddenly
check strap slides out of retainer and then
with security locking*. when vehicle is moving, even
• When closing the wing doors al- pull check strap inwards.
though the key has been turned
ways ensure that the left-side door The wing doors are not held open in the fully in the lock.
Warning
is closed first. open position (approx. 180°).
When doors are closed the check straps en- When a luggage carrier is fitted • The tailgate must always be
Warning gage again automatically. to the tailgate (e.g. for bicycles) fully closed when vehicle is mov-
See warning concerning tailgate you should note that the tailgate ing; otherwise exhaust gas will
Note might not open fully or might be drawn into the vehicle in-
on page 36.
In the fully open position, the wing doors* drop back of its own accord due terior!
with an opening angle of 265° are held onto to the extra load. Danger of asphyxiation!
the side panel with magnets. ^ In this case, before loading the
luggage area, support the tail- The tailgate/boot lid is locked when the key
gate separately or remove the slot is vertical (with central locking horizon-
baggage from the carrier. tal as well).
Risk of injury!
To open the tailgate when key slot is hori-
zontal, pull the release behind the trim strip
on tailgate and lift tailgate.
To open from inside*
On the inside of the tailgate there is, on
some model versions, either an opening
lever or an emergency lock release which
~an be reached through a hole in the trim.
• This makes it possible for vehicle occupants
to leave the vehicle via the tailgate in an
emergency.
OPEN AND CLOSE
Central locking*
With the central locking all the doors, and -
Warning
depending on the position of the tailgate
lock - the tailgate can be locked and un- • W h e n t h e l o c k i n g k n o b s in t h e
locked. driver's or f r o n t passenger d o o r s
are pressed d o w n all other doors
The system is operated from the d r i v e r ' s are locked automatically.
d o o r or f r o n t p a s s e n g e r d o o r - from Since it w o u l d be d i f f i c u l t t o ren-
outside w i t h the main or emergency key, der assistance f r o m the outside
from inside with the locking knob. in an e m e r g e n c y , w h e n t h e d o o r s
When locking, the locking knobs on all are locked, children should never
doors must move down. If the knob on one be left in t h e v e h i c l e o n t h e i r
door does not move at any time, open the own.
door concerned and close it properly. • Locking the doors can prevent
Sliding door and tailgate or w i n g t h e m f r o m b u r s t i n g o p e n in a n
d o o r can be locked or unlocked separately extraordinary accident situation.
with the main or emergency key. Locked doors also prevent unin- Tailgate
See the instructions on page 33 for vehicles vited persons f r o m entering the • To unlock the tailgate turn the key fully to
• When the key slot is horizontal (a), the
with security locking*. v e h i c l e , e.g. at t r a f f i c lights.
tailgate/boot lid is locked or unlocked auto- the right (c) and hold it in this position.
H o w e v e r , in an e m e r g e n c y t h e y
• If the central locking should develop a matically by the central locking system. It Pull the release behind the trim strip in the
also m a k e it m o r e d i f f i c u l t f o r
fault, all the locks can be operated normally, o u t s i d e help t o g e t i n t o t h e ve- can also be locked or unlocked separately direction of the arrow and open the tailgate.
see page 34. hicle. with the main or emergency key.
Warning
See the instructions on page 33 for vehicles
See w a r n i n g c o n c e r n i n g t a i l g a t e
with security locking*.
on page 39.
• When key slot is vertical (b) the tailgate/
boot lid will be locked all the time after clos-
ing. It can then only be unlocked with the
key.
OPEN AND CLOSE-
Radio w a v e r e m o t e
control*
Radio w a v e key without Replace the battery
junction We recommend having the battery
changed by Volkswagen Service.
The following solutions should be tried one
Fold out the key bit. Insert the flat blade of
after the other if the vehicle cannot be either
the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit in
locked or unlocked using the remote control
the slot of the radio wave key. Pry open the
key. This should reset the lock/unlock func-
tion. upper and lower key parts by moving screw-
driver back and forth carefully in the slit.
Please contact Volkswagen Service if the
Renew the battery. Only batteries of the
points listed do not help.
same type may be used. Take care to en-
U n l o c k / l o c k the vehicle sure proper polarity w h e n installing the bat-
mechanically tery.
I insert the key bit of the radio wave remote rijp The flat battery should be dis-
control key in the lock of the driver's door w posed of with due respect for the
The central locking mechanism can be O p e n i n g a n d c l o s i n g t h e v e - and either lock or unlock the vehicle once environment
opened and closed with the radio wave re- h i c l e mechanically.
mote control. The key is not needed.
S y n c h r o n i s e the radio w a v e key
The radio wave transmitter with its battery To unlock the vehicle, point the key from Radio wave authorisation
within the effective range at the vehicle and 1 - Insert the key bit of a radio wave key in
is located in the handle of the key. The two
briefly press the " o p e n " button 1. To lock the ignition lock. The radio wave remote control fulfils all au-
radio wave receiver is located inside the ve-
the vehicle, briefly press the " c l o s e " button thorisation conditions and has been ap-
hicle. 2 - Within five seconds, turn the ignition
2. proved by the Federal Approvals Office for
on, off and then back on again.
The e f f e c t i v e range (blue zone) of the re- If you want to open or close the vehicle Telecommunications of the Federal Re-
mote control is shown in the illustration. 3 - After turning the ignition back on you
mechanically, the key bit must first be public of Germany.
The maximum range depends on various have 15 seconds to lock your vehicle
folded out. To do this, press the release but- All components have been marked accord-
conditions. mechanically using the second key or
ton 3. You must also press on this button to ing to current stipulations.
The range will reduce as the batteries lose fold the key bit in. the knob in the driver's door.
power. 4 - After locking the vehicle you have 30 This authorisation is the basis for approval
All turn signals will light up briefly to confirm in other countries.
W h e n the close or open button is pressed, seconds to operate either the open or
that the doors have been locked using the
an indicator lamp in the key will flash. If this close button twice.
radio wave remote control.
lamp does not flash, the battery in the key i 5 - A n e w code is defined between the key
might be empty. If the doors are unlocked using the opening ^ ' and the control unit. The synchronisa-
button 1, they are automatically locked
Uncoded second keys can be obtained from tion procedure is complete.
again if the doors or tailgate are not opened
Volkswagen dealers. The second key must, within 30 seconds. This function prevents
however, be synchronized by a Volkswagen the vehicle from being opened uninten-
dealer as the code for the immobilizer also tionally for an e x t e n d e d period of
has to be initialized in the head of the key. t i m e within the effective range of the radio
In total, four keys can be used. wave remote control.
Note
The automatic relock function is not sup-
ported on vehicles with a double cab.
•
42 OPEN AND CLOSE OPEN AND CLOSE 43
Sliding window* lilectric w i n d o w s *
Closing Warning
Press the two buttons (1) at the same time • Always remove the ignition
and slide window closed. Please ensure key when leaving the vehicle -
that the sliding window lock engages even if only temporarily. Please
properly. ensure that children are never
left unattended in the vehicle.
Fly screen
The electric windows are, how-
The sliding window can be fitted with a fly ever, only fully non-functional
screen. when a door or the tailgate have
The fly screen can be removed by lifting the been opened.
screen, pressing it upward and removing. • Be careful when closing the
windows! Careless or uncon-
Installation is performed in the reverse trolled closing of the windows
order. < can cause injuries.
Opening The switches for both windows are located • No persons may remain in the
Press the two buttons (1) at the same time m the driver's door (see illustration). There vehicle when it is locked from
and slide window open. is a separate switch for the passenger win- the outside, as the windows can-
dow in the passenger's door. not be opened in the case of an
The sliding window can be locked in several
positions (a). 1 - Driver's door emergency.
2 - Front passenger door
Warning Electric windows with an automatic closing
In order to avoid injury to passen- function* are equipped with a roll-back Function of electric w i n d o w s
gers and damage to the sliding function. with ignition on
window, it must always be The window stops closing automatically
locked in one of the positions (a) should anything block it. Opening
whilst the vehicle is in motion. Press and briefly hold the front edge of the
respective button and the window will open
If the window is not locked in fully (automatic window opening).
position it could slide forward If the switch is pressed again, the window
during a sudden braking ma- will stop immediately.
noeuvre or in an accident.
Please also refer to the further
notes on next page.
I
OPEN AND CLOSE
Closing w i n d o w s with automatic Note Closing
closing function*
If you wait for longer than 10 or 5 seconds Lift the switch by the front edge until the
Lift and briefly hold the front edge of the re- between the individual steps, the window window is completely closed. There is no
spective button and w i n d o w will close fully will open again when the switch is operated automatic closing function.
(automatic w i n d o w closing). again. If the w i n d o w in the driver's door is hindered
If the switch is pressed again, the window Closing the w i n d o w s w i t h o u t auto- whilst closing through stiffness or by an ob-
will stop immediately. matic closing function stacle (roll-back function), t h e w i n d o w will
open again immediately.
Lift the switch by the front edge until the
The roll-back f u n c t i o n w i n d o w is completely closed.
1 - If the w i n d o w in the driver's or passen- P l e a s e n o t e t h a t t h e w i n d o w c l o s e s
ger door is hindered whist closing w i t h o u t t h e r o l l - b a c k f u n c t i o n . In this case you can only close the window
through stiffness or by an obstacle (roll- again after the ignition has been switched
back function), the w i n d o w will open Warning
| on.
again immediately. Careless or u n c o n t r o l l e d closing
o f t h e w i n d o w s c a n cause seri- Note
2 - After t h e window has opened, you
ous injuries! The automatic opening/closing function*on
must lift and hold the appropriate
switch for the w i n d o w affected again the driver's and passenger door windows
within 10 seconds. If the window is still will not function after the vehicle battery
hindered whilst closing through stif- has been disconnected/reconnected.
fness or by an obstacle, the window Function of the electric win- To reinstall this function after reconnecting
will stop closing. d o w s with ignition switched the battery, please note the following
3 - After the window has stopped, you off points.
must lift and hold the switch again Switch on ignition and open the w i n d o w in
within 5 seconds in order to close the After the ignition has been switched off, the
the driver's door fully using switch (1). Then
window. windows can still be operated for about ten
release t h e switch.
minutes so long as a door or the tailgate are
not opened. Fully close the window by lifting the switch
(1). The automatic closing and opening
Opening
function in the driver's door has n o w been
Press and briefly hold the front edge of the reinstalled.
The w i n d o w will n o w close w i t h - respective button and the window will open Repeat this procedure for the w i n d o w in the
out t h e roll-back function fully (automatic window opening). passenger door using switch (2).
Warning If the switch is pressed again, the window
Careless or uncontrolled closing will stop immediately.
o f t h e w i n d o w s c a n cause seri-
ous injuries!
46 47
OPEN AND CLOSE OPEN AND CLOSE
Sliding roof* in cab (front)
Sun screen
The sun screen to prevent intensive sun
rays shining in can be slid open or closed by
hand with roof open or closed.
To open
Press the sun screen upwards at front on
grip and slide screen fully to rear.
To close
Slide screen forwards against spring pres-
sure, until the retaining lug engages.
With ignition switched on, the roof can be
i
opened and closed with the switch. bmergency operation
• Insert crank in opening and close the slid-
If the system should develop a fault the roof
To open ing roof by turning the crank.
can also be closed by hand.
Press front of switch 2 . • Place the crank in the designated re-
• Pull cover down at rear until it disen-
To close tainer.
gages (arrow 1) and take out to rear (arrow
2). • Fit cover as follows:
Press rear of switch 1. Slide cap onto the frame with retaining lugs
• Remove crank from retainer in c o v e r .
at front and then press up at rear until it lo-
Warning cates.
• Please be careful w h e n closing
the roof! Injuries c o u l d o c c u r If
the roof is c l o s e d w i t h o u t due
attention or too quickly. The igni-
tion key s h o u l d , for this reason,
always be removed w h e n leaving
the vehicle.
• T h e sliding roof c o u l d be
b l o c k e d by the roof load when
o p e n i n g . Please ensure, there-
fore, that there is e n o u g h room
b e t w e e n the sliding roof and the
roof load.
48 OPEN AND CLOSE -9
OPEN AND CLOSE
Sliding/tilting r o o f * in rear s e a t a r e a
Notes E m e r g e n c y operation
— r r z r ^ I i
• If the roof is open and should be tilted, If the s y s t e m should develop a fault the roof
press button 3 and hold until the function is can also be closed by hand.
complete. —A
If the roof should be opened directly from (B) in the direction of the arrow.
the tilted position, press button 1 and hold f
until the function is complete.
• W h e n tilting the glass roof, the screen to
prevent intensive sunlight shining in will i
also open automatically with the roof. If re-
quired it can be closed by hand when the
,„ -—"**"^ [ B70-782CJ
roof is closed.
• II the sliding roof is open wide and there
With ignition switched on, the roof can be is a high level of wind noise at high speed,
the roof should be closed so far that the • Carefully press in the two retaining clips
opened and closed with the switch.
noise is eliminated. (arrow) of the plastic cover (B) with the flat
To open blade of the screwdriver until the plastic
Press switch 1. cover is disengaged.
To c l o s e • Fold plastic cover down.
Press switch 2.
To tilt
Press button 3.
To lower
Press switch 2.
• Turn protective cap (C) of crank opening
Warning clockwise.
Care s h o u l d be t a k e n w h e n clos-
• Pull crank (D) out of retainer, insert it in
ing the roof! Careless or uncon-
the opening and close sliding roof.
trolled c l o s i n g of the roof could
cause injuries. T h e r e f o r e , when • Replace crank in retainer, and fit protec-
leaving the vehicle a l w a y s take tive cap over crank opening.
the ignition key with y o u . • Replace cover.
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50 OPEN AND CLOSE OPEN AND CLOSE- 51
Pop-up roof*
• Lift roof slightly until the securing hook is • Then press the roof up (arrow) until the W i n d o w in c a n v a s
Warning
For safety reasons the vehicle visible. gas struts can hold it open fully themselves. Both windows located in the front section
may only be driven w i t h the roof • Then press lover on securing hook up- In order to do this, the right-hand gas strut of the canvas can be reached after lifting the
c o m p l e t e l y c l o s e d and secured. wards. Then lift the roof as far as possible. must be engaged fully. roof and are screened with gauze for protec-
The roof may not be o p e n e d if the Notes tion against insects.
vehicle is in motion
• A s the vacuum created when lifting the Opening window
roof makes it hard to open it is advisable to Open zip and fold the canvas down. In this
Lifting the roof and engaging the front bed open a vehicle window or door. position the vehicle can be ventilated with-
panel (see page 57) gives more headroom
• The roof load must not exceed 15 kg out letting insects get into the vehicle. The
inside. After lowering the bed panel the bed
when the roof is open. Please ensure that anti-insect gauze is firmly s e w e d to the can-
in the roof compartment is then accessible.
the gas strut is fully engaged when the roof vas and cannot be opened.
Raising roof has been opened. The roof could otherwise Note
Before lifting the roof, please en- close on its own under the weight of the
W h e n closing the roof, the windows must
sure that enough r o o m is available roof load.
be closed to avoid damaging the canvas.
above the vehicle, e. g. if the vehicle
is p a r k e d under trees. T h e roof could
be d a m a g e d if t o o little room is
available.
• M o v e the release lever in the roof above
the windscreen to the direction of the
arrow.
CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT CONTROLS AND EQUIPMEN1
B70-769C
Fold the canvas together and press evenly Warning
Closing roof There is a red button in the middle of the
into the corners until it is taut.
right hand gas strut with " P R E S S " written For safety reasons the vehicle
Before closing the roof the bed
on it. Press this button to disengage the gas To prevent damage when closing the may only be driven with the roof
panel must always be folded down
strut and lower the roof at the same time. roof, the canvas must not get completely closed and secured.
otherwise the roof cannot be closed
jammed in the catch at front or at
or could be damaged. To lower the roof, take hold of the grip and
the sides between vehicle roof or In order to prevent the formation of damp
W h e n closing the roof, the window and in- pull it down slowly.
linkage. stains in the roof canvas the roof should
sect gauze screen must be closed to avoid only be closed when dry. If at some time
A s the pressure created w h e n closing the
damaging the canvas. closing the roof w h e n w e t cannot be
roof blows the canvas up and it can get
Please check regularly that the retaining jammed, a vehicle window or door should avoided, it should be opened again as soon
belt is secured as shown in the illustration. be opened. as possible and allowed to dry.
It ensures that the canvas is not trapped in W h e n the roof is not used for a long time it
Grasp the handle with both hands and pull
the lock when the roof is closed. should be opened from time to time to air it.
roof d o w n with a strong jerk until the lock is
If the retaining belt has become loose, it can heard to engage.
be secured as follows:
On the roof
Guide the belt through the loop and then se-
cure with the press buttons.
On the canvas
Secure the belt to the canvas itself by
means of the press button.
54 OPEN AND CLOSE OPEN AND CLOSE- 55
Roof bed*
General description How do you climb up to the roof Raising b e d panel
The roof bed offers space for t w o persons. bed? When the roof has been raised the front
If small children are to sleep in the roof bed, Move the front seats to the driving position section of the bed panel can be swung up
a safety net which is available from your and ensure that they are properly engaged. and secured on the pop-up roof. This pro-
Volkswagen dealer must be attached. Step up carefully onto the seat area of the vides more headroom in the living area.
front seat (never step onto the arm rest or
Warning Warning
head restraint!) and support yourself on the
• For safety reasons, the vehicle Check whether the retaining
bed surface when "climbing up" to the roof
may not be driven with a raised strap is secured properly by pul-
bed.
roof. T h e roof must be c o m - ling o n t h e bed panel.
In a pop-up roof, please never use
pletely c l o s e d and s e c u r e d . the gas struts on the side to climb up Move unlocking button (left-hand illustra-
• N o passengers s h o u l d be in the to or d o w n f r o m the roof bed. the tion) to the right to fold the bed panel down.
roof b e d whilst the vehicle is in gas struts could be d a m a g e d . It may ' T h e b e d panel must always be
motion. well be no longer possible to close s w u n g d o w n before c l o s i n g the roof Installing bed panel
• If a safety net is not available the pop up roof as a result. otherwise the roof c a n n o t be closed
for the roof b e d , s m a l l children or c o u l d be damaged. Lift front end of bed panel and insert with
must not use the b e d . the sheet metal tabs in both openings in the
What should be noted when climb- bottom of the rear bed section (see illustra-
ing d o w n f r o m the roof bed? R e m o v i n g bed panel tion). Then lay cushion on bed panel so that
In order to avoid personal injury or damage the roof can be properly closed.
The bed panel can be removed if it is not
to the interior equipment, please never needed by lifting it out toward the front in
jump down from the bed onto the seats or folded up state.
the cover. You should climb down carefully.
Do not step on the armrests or head re- The panel c a n then be m o v e d to the
straints! rear of the b e d , but t h e roof may
then not be c l o s e d .
I
Warning
• For safety reasons the bonnet
must always be properly c l o s e d
w h e n vehicle is m o v i n g . A l w a y s
c h e c k therefore after c l o s i n g the
bonnet that the lock is engaged.
T h i s is the case w h e n the bonnet
is f l u s h with the adjacent body
panels.
• If you should notice that the
lock is not e n g a g e d , stop the ve-
hicle immediately a n d close the
bonnet.
Unlocking Opening O p e n i n g the bonnet
Pull lever on left under instrument panel - Lift the bonnet slightly and push the release • V e h i c l e s with support rod
the bonnet springs up out of its lock. button in the direction of the arrow. The Lift bonnet slightly and then open fully. Take
At the same time, a release button will ap- catch is thus released. the rod out of the clip and put the end of the
pear in the radiator grille - see right illustra- rod in the hole provided (see illustration).
tion.
• V e h i c l e s with gas support strut
Before opening the bonnet ensure
Lift the bonnet slightly and then open to the
that the w i p e r arms are not lifted off
the w i n d s c r e e n . Otherwise damage stop. The bonnet is held in position by a gas
could o c c u r to the paintwork. filled rod.
Warning C l o s i n g the bonnet
Please refer to the w a r n i n g notes • V e h i c l e s with support rod
on page 60 before carrying out
any kind of work in the engine Lift the bonnet slightly and unhook the rod.
compartment. Press the rod into the retaining clip on the
front cross panel. Let the bonnet fall into the
( lock from a height of about 30 c m - do not
press it d o w n !
• V e h i c l e s with gas support strut
Hold the bonnet on the side where the gas
filled rod is fitted. Press the bonnet clown
until the gas filled rod gives way and then
allow the bonnet to fall into position - do
not press d o w n !
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Safety notes for working In the
engine compartment
S c a l d i n g and injuries, risk of fire and If lights are not switched off and the ignition
• Never spill any liquids over the key is removed, a buzzer* will sound when
a c c i d e n t can occur during all work hot engine. These liquids could the driver's door is open.
carried out in the engine compart- ignite.
ment, e. g. c h e c k i n g and refilling op- Front f o g lights* |Q
erating fluids. • A v o i d causing short circuits in
the electrical s y s t e m - particu- With lighting switch in side light or clipped/
larly at the battery. main beam position pull switch out to first
Warning
• If c h e c k s , servicing, repairs or detent.
Particular care s h o u l d be taken
w h e n w o r k i n g in the engine c o m - adjustments have to be carried W h e n the fog lights are switched on, the
partment! out with the engine running, fog light symbol* next to the light switch
• Never open the bonnet or carry there is an additional danger lights up green.
out any work on the engine if you present from rotating parts - e.g.
V-belts, alternator, radiator fan
Rear f o g light* Q^.
notice that steam or coolant is
e s c a p i n g - risk of s c a l d i n g ! etc. - and f r o m the high voltage Notes Vehicles without f o g lights
Wait until you can see no more Turn lighting switch to dipped/main beam
steam or coolant and the engine • If work on the fuel or electrics • On vehicles with right-hand drive the ar-
rangement of the switches differs. The position and pull switch out to stop.
has c o o l e d d o w n . s y s t e m is necessary:
symbols on the switches are however the Vehicles with fog lights
• Turn engine off, remove igni- - Disconnect the battery from same as on vehicles with left-hand drive.
tion key. With lighting switch in dipped/main beam
the electrics
• The use of the lighting described hero is position, pull switch out to 2nd detent.
• Pull handbrake firmly o n . - D o not smoke subject to local regulations. Note
• M o v e gear lever into neutral or - Never work near naked flames
" P " position. 1 - Light switch -Q- • A warning lamp in the combi instrument
- A l w a y s keep a fire extin- lights up when the rear fog light is switched
• A l l o w engine to c o o l off. guisher in the vicinity. Turn lighting switch to side lights or dipped/ on.
• Keep children a w a y f r o m the main beam position.
• Due to the amount of dazzle it causes,
engine. El - Switched off the rear fog light should only be switched on
• As long as the engine is at op •when the visibility is very poor (in Germany
The headlights on vehicles in some export
erating temperature: 50m, for example).
countries will be switched on with reduced
- D o not put your hand into the output w h e n the ignition is switched on The electrical system of the factory fitted
radiator fan, it c o u l d s w i t c h on Jaylight driving lights). tow bar* is wired up so that when towing a
suddenly. trailer fitted with roar fog lights, the rearfog
;00; - Side lights 11
- D o not open the radiator cap light on the towing vehicle are automatically
because the c o o l i n g system is switched off.
=0 - Dipped or main beam
under pressure.
The dipped/main beam will only work when
the ignition is on. When the engine is being
started and after ignition has been switched
off, the headlights are automatically
switched to side lights.
Dipped or main beam or flashing the head-
lights - see page 64.
" I n s o m e countries, when the side Sights are
| switched on with the ignition on, the dipped
headlights also come on with reduced inten-
sity.
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60 OPEN AND CLOSE
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ID
Instrument and Hazard warning lights ( Roof vent Roof light*/
s w i t c h lighting The system also works when the ignition is The system also works when the ignition is Rear seat area light*
When the lights are on, turning the knurled switched off. switched off.
wheel on the right of the switch will set the Switch on the hazard warning lights if, for The system also works when the ignition is
intensity of instrument and switch lighting example: Please always ensure, therefore, that the switched off.
to any level. roof vent is switched off when leaving the Please always ensure, therefore, that the
- You reach the tail end of a traffic jam. vehicle. This will prevent the battery from roof light or rear seat area light is switched
being used unnecessarily if the vehicle is off when leaving the vehicle. This will pre-
- You have an emergency
3 - Headlight range not used for some time. vent the battery from being used unnecess-
Your vehicle stops following a technical arily if the vehicle is not used for some time.
control* iO - defect, U p p e r s w i t c h - a i r e x t r a c t i o n <£f
With the electrical range control the head- When the hazard warning lights are Air extraction is activated by pressing the 1 - Roof light*
light settings can be matched exactly to the switched on, all four signal lights flash sim- switch. A lamp lights up in the switch. The roof light is switched on by pressing the
ioad condition of vehicle. This prevents on- ultaneously. The warning lamps for the indi- The air extraction function can be turned off upperswitch. A lamp lights up in the switch.
coming traffic from being dazzled more than cators and a warning lamp in the switch will by pressing the switch again. The lamp The roof light is switched off by pressing the
is unavoidable. At the same time the correct also flash. goes out. switch again. The warning lamp goes out.
headlight beam setting provides the best
possible visibility for the driver. Lower switch - ventilation ( J 2 - Rear seat area light*
Note legal requirements when employing 4 The rear seat area light is switched on by
The headlights can only be regulated with such safety measures. I Ventilation is activated by pressing the
" pressing the lower switch. A warning lamp
the dipped headlights switched on. switch. A lamp lights up in the switch.
lights up in the switch.
To lower the beams, turn knurled disc from The ventilation function can be turned off by
the basic position (-) downwards. pressing the switch again. The lamp goes The light is switched off by pressing the
out. switch again. The warning lamp goes out.
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I
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Turn signal and main beam lever interior lights

Headlight flasher
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel to
the pressure p o i n t - t h e main beam warning
lamp will light up.
Parking lights
The parking lights only work when ignition
is switched off.
Right parking lights - lever up (1)
Left parking lights - lever down (2)
If the ignition key has been removed, a b u z - |
The turn signals only work when the ignition zer* will sound when the driver's door is *
F r o n t i n t e r i o r Sight (A) Rear i n t e r i o r lights
is switched on. open.
Right turn signals - lever up (1) • Switch pressed on left - light perma- Multivan, Caravelle and K o m b i
nently on
Left turn signals - lever d o w n (2) Switch positions:
Motes • Switch in centre position - light off
When turn signals are working, the ap-
• The use of the signals and lighting de- „ . , . Interior light
propriate warning lamp flashes as well - see • Switch pressed on right - controlled by permanently on ^
page 2 1 . scribed here is subject to local regulations. door contacts '
The turn signals cancel automatically after • If lights or turn signals are not switched interior lights with delayed switch off* re- D o o r contact position •CD
completing a turn. off, and the ignition key has been with- main on for about 6 seconds after doors are Q- f)
drawn, a buzzer* will sound when the ciosecl. O

driver's door is opened.
To s i g n a l a lane change
F r o n t r e a d i n g l i g h t * (B)
Move the lever up (1) or clown (2) to the
pressure point and hold in this position - the • Switch pressed on left - Light off
warning lamp should flash.
• Switch pressed on right - light perma-
nently on
Switching main beam on/off
Pull the lever past the pressure point to-
wards the steering wheel (3)with dipped or
main beam on. When main beam is on, the
main beam warning lamp will light up.
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Windscreen wiper and washer system

»
Warning
The w i n d s c r e e n wipers must be
in very g o o d condition in order to
ensure clear vision - see p a g e 6 9 .
Wipers and washers only work w h e n igni-

tion is switched on.
When it is f r e e z i n g , c h e c k that the
wiper blades are not frozen to the
glass b e f o r e s w i t c h i n g the w i p e r s
on for the first time.
1 B70-489C1 The heated w i n d s c r e e n washer jets*
are switched on when the ignition is
• Wiper slow
Rear interior light Transistor light* {rear) switched on and the amount of heat is regu-
lated automatically according to the ambi- Lever at position 1.
(only Transporters) The transistor light is switched on and off
ent temperature • Wiper fast
Switch positions: with the switch (arrow).
The transistor light has a very low current Note Lever at position 2.
1: Light on continuously
consumption. Despite this, always ensure • Topping up washer fluid • Intermittent wipe
0: Off
that the light is switched off w h e n leaving !••'-<•>• • 3.2 "Windscreen washer
- s e e Booklet Lever at position 3.
2: Door contact switch the vehicle or when changing light tubes. system" The wipers work about every 6 seconds.
This will prevent the additional battery from
being drained unnecessarily if the vehicle is Changing windscreen wiper blades With an infinitely variable intermit-
Entry area light* not used for some time. - see page 69. tent w i p e * the wipe delay can be pro-
grammed between about 1.5 and 22 sec-
The entry area light of the sliding door is
onds:
turned on and off by the door contact
switch, as long as you do not switch off the Glove box light* - Switch on intermittent wipe and wipe
light. Winds once.
The light in the glove box on the passenger
To turn off the light press the upper part of side only comes on when the ignition is on • Wipers off - Switch off intermittent wipe and then
the glass. and the lid is open. Lever at position 0. switch on again after the desired delay.
• Flick w i p e The selected delay can be changed as often
as required. After switching off the ignition
Lift lever out of position 0 to pressure point the selected pause reverts back to a six sec-
before position 1. ond interval.
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Windscreen wiper blades

tear w i n d o w • Warning If the wiper blades judder, it may be caused
by various things:
Press button A - the wiper works about • For clear v i s i o n , it is impera-
every 6 seconds {intermittent wipe). Pres- tive that the w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r • If the vehicle has been washed in an au-
sing the button again switches the wiper blades are in g o o d c o n d i t i o n . tomatic car w a s h , residual wax may be left
off. on the windscreen. This residue can only be
• In order to prevent streaks o n
removed by using a special cleaner. Your
A u t o m a t i c wash/wipe the w i n d s c r e e n , you should clean
Volkswagen dealer will be happy to give you
the w i n d s c r e e n wiper blades reg-
Press lever away from steering wheel 5, further information.
ularly w i t h a w i n d o w cleaner. If
and hold in this position - Filling the windscreen washer container
the w i n d o w s are particularly
The wiper and washer work as long as the with a w i n d o w cleaner containing a wax re-
dirty, e. g. insect remains, a
lever is held in this position.
sponge or c l o t h should be used to mover can solve the judder problem. Sol-
Release lever - clean the blades. vent cleaners cannot remove this residue.
The washer stops and the wiper carries on * • Damaged wiper blades can also lead to
• For reasons of safety, you
• A u t o m a t i c wash/wipe facility for about 4 seconds. judder. In this case the blades should be re-
should c h a n g e the wiper blades
Pull lever towards steering wheel 4 - The wiper/wash system functions at each once or t w i c e a year. W i n d s c r e e n newed.
wipers and washer work. position (0-3). wiper blades can be p u r c h a s e d at • The blades are set at an incorrect angle.
Release lever - V o l k s w a g e n dealers.
Have the angle checked and, if necessary,
The washer stops and the wipers carry on adjusted by a Volkswagen dealer.
for about 4 seconds. When it is f r e e z i n g , c h e c k that the
wiper blades are not frozen to the
The wiper/wash system functions at each glass before s w i t c h i n g the w i p e r s
position (0-3). on for the first time. Please also refer to the further
notes on next page.
Headlight washer s y s t e m *
When the headlights are on, the lenses are
washed every time the windscreen is
washed 4
At regular intervals such as when filling the
tank, caked-on dirt and insects should be re-
moved.
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Sun visors Mirrors
The sun visors can be pulled out of the side Note for vehicles with convex or
mountings and swung towards the doors. aspherical outside mirrors *
The make-up mirror can also have a sliding Convex (curved outwards) mirrors enlarge
cover or cover flap. the field of view but they make objects look
On the mirror with light* the light can, de- smaller. T h e s e mirrors are only of li-
mited use in estimating how far
pending on the vehicle model, be turned on:
®J,I Either by
away a f o l l o w i n g vehicle is.
A s p h e r i c a l exterior mirrors have a mirror
- Moving the sliding cover, or surface with different curvature. This wide-
- By raising or lowering the sun visor, or angle mirror increases the area of vision
even more so than conventional convex
- Lifting the cover flap. mirrors. T h e i r usefulness is also li-
^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ B1H-052C |
mited w h e n judging the distance to
The mirrors should always be adjusted vehicles approaching f r o m b e h i n d .
Changing wiper blades properly before moving off so that good vi-
sion to the rear is guaranteed at all times.
Taking the w i p e r blade off
Adjusting interior mirrors
Adjusting exterior mirrors
• Fold the wiper arm away from the screen The lever on the lower edge of the mirror
and position the blade perpendicular to the Normal outside mirrors are adjusted by should be pointing forwards w h e n the basic
pressing the edge of the mirror surface. setting is made.
wiper arm.
To set the anti-dazzle position, pull lever to
• Press the retaining spring in the direction
Outside mirrors with extended mir- the rear.
of arrow A .
ror arms are adjusted by tilting the mirror
• Detach the wiper blade in the direction of surface.
arrow B and then remove from the arm in
Electrically adjustable m i r r o r s * arc Please also refer to the further
the opposite direction.
set by pressing the edge of the knob A in notes on next page.
Securing the wiper blade the driver's door trim.
The retaining spring must engage audibly in By pressing the two upper buttons L or R
the wiper arm. switches to the left or right-hand mirror.
When fitting wiper blades with moulded If the electrical control of the mirror fails at
wind deflectors one should ensure that the any time the mirrors can be adjusted man-
deflector is pointing downwards. ually by pressing on the edge of the mirror
surface.
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Heated rear window Curtains

Mirror heating*
E l e c t r i c a l l y a d j u s t a b l e m i r r o r s * are
switched on w h e n the ignition and the rear
window heating are switched on and the
amount of heat is regulated automatically
depending on the ambient temperature.
The heating for the exterior mirror and the
rear window is switched off automatically
approximately 5 minutes after the rear win-
dow heating has been switched on. If
necessary, the switch for the rear w i n d o w
heating must be switched of and then back
on again.
Folding exterior mirrors back The heating works only when ignition is on. Curtains are available for all w i n d o w s in the
When heater is on a lamp in the switch Multivan and are stored in the bag provided.
F o l d i n g e x t e r i o r m i r r o r s in Warning lights up. The curtain set consists of four parts, which
The outside mirrors can bo folded in. When f o l d i n g mirror back o u t en- The heating for the exterior mirror and the are buttoned on from inside with press but-
To do this pull mirror housing towards ve- sure t h a t t h e fingers are n o t rear window is switched off automatically tons:
hicle until the retainer locates. trapped between mirror and approximately 5 minutes after the rear win- • A short curtain for the rear w i n d o w
bracket - Danger of injury. dow heating has been switched on. If
Notes • Two of the same length for the rear side
necessary, the switch for the rear w i n d o w
Press mirror in towards vehicle, press re- windows
• Before putting the vehicle through an au- heating must be switched of and then back
tainer in (arrow A) and fold mirror out.
tomatic washing plant, the mirrors should on again. • A long one for the windscreen and the
be folded in to prevent them becoming t w o cab side windows. This curtain can be
damaged. additionally secured over the windscreen by
• These remarks apply only to vehicles swinging down the t w o sun visors.
with normal outside mirrors. Mirrors on ex-
Securing curtains
tended arms can also be folded in but they
have no detent. The press stud base (A) is attached to the
inner trim. The closed stud (C) is pressed on
to this base.
If the studs of t w o curtains are to be at-
tached to one base (A), first attach the cur-
tain with an open curtain stud (B). Then at-
tach the curtain with a closed stud (C).
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Front seats
The correct adjustment of the seats is im- 3 - Additional adjustments back-
portant for: wards and forwards*
- reaching the controls safely and quickly Driver's seat
- relaxed low-fatigue body position • Push seat fully forward to the stop by lift-
- maximum protection from the ing lever 1.
seat belts a n d the A i r b a g S y s t e m . • Then swing up lever 3 and hold in this
position. Pull lever 1 up and push seat
Warning further forward over the stop all the way and
• It is i m p o r t a n t t o m a i n t a i n a release both levers.
d i s t a n c e o f at least 2 5 c m f r o m
The additional battery* can now be re-
the s t e e r i n g w h e e l or i n s t r u m e n t
ached.
panel s o that the front seat o c c u -
i
pants will benefit from the Front passenger's seat
greatest possible protective ef-
Driver's seat Driver and front passenger • Push front passenger's seat fully back-
fect of the airbag s y s t e m s h o u l d
ward by lifting lever 1.
it b e t r i g g e r e d . F u r t h e r m o r e , t h e W e recommend that you position the seats
front seats and head restraints diver's seat as follows: • Pull up lever 1 and hold it in this position.
1 - To m o v e front seats backwards
must a l w a y s be adjusted to suit Push the front passenger seat fully over the
- Set the driver's seat forwards/back- or f o r w a r d s
detent right to the front.
the b o d y size of the o c c u p a n t .
wards in such a way that the pedals can (Range of a d j u s t m e n t for the seats
be fully depressed with a slightly angled in d r i v i n g p o s i t i o n ) The brackets for the first aid kit and warning
Please adjust your seat as detailed on the triangle can now be reached.
following pages. Please also note the basic leg. Lift lever and move seat. Then release lever
positions for the driver's and passenger - Set the backrest in such a way that it is and move seat further so that the catch en- Returning driver's or front p a s s e n -
seats on this page. fully against your back and that you can gages. ger's seat to driving p o s i t i o n
reach the upper point of the steering Pull lever 1 up and hold in this position. Push
Warning Warning
wheel with your arms at a slight angle. the seat back at least so far back over the
N o i t e m s s h o u l d be k e p t in t h e For safety reasons the driver's stop that it is in range of driving positions.
footwell, as these could block seat m u s t only be m o v e d back- Release the lever and push the seat further
the p e d a l s in the c a s e of a s u d d e n Front passenger seat wards or forwards w h e n vehicle until the lock engages.
braking or driving m a n o e u v r e . is s t a t i o n a r y .
We recommend that you position the front Warning
You w o u l d n o longer be able to
passenger seat as follows:
brake, c h a n g e gear or acceler- ^2 - Adjusting lumbar support* Both front seats must be l o c k e d
ate! - Backrest in an upright position. in d r i v i n g p o s i t i o n w h e n t h e v e -
By turning the hand-wheel the seat padding
Feet s h o u l d r e m a i n in t h e f o o t - - Place the feet in the footwell in a com- in the lumbar area of the spine can be made
h i c l e is i n m o t i o n !
w e l l w h e n t h e v e h i c l e is m o v i n g fortable position. to arch forward slightly. This gives effective
Never use the front seats w h e n
t h e y are in t h e range o f t h e a d d i -
- never resting o n the instrument - At the same time push the seat back as support to the natural curvature of the spine
tional adjustment!
panel or seats. far as possible. so that the sitting position is less fatiguing,
particularly on long trips.
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Head restraints
| B70-766C 1
4 - A d j u s t i n g pivoting seats* 5 - A d j u s t i n g armrests* The front and rear* head restraints are ad- Removing and installing
Pull lever up at side of the seat and turn The armrests on the front seats can be justable for height and should be set to suit To remove, pull restraints up to the stop,
seat. hinged up if they are not required. the size of the person in the seat. Correctly press button in direction of the arrow and at
It might be necessary to push the seat for- adjusted head restraints, together with
The angle of the armrests can be adjusted the same time take restraints out.
ward slightly or open the doors before turn- properly worn seat belts, offer effective
as required with a knurled knob, underneath To install again, push the restraint rods into
ing the seats. protection.
the armrest. the guides until they are heard to engage.
Warning Adjusting height Note
• Before rotating the driver's 6 - A d j u s t i n g backrest • Grip sides of head restraint with both On some models, head restraints are fitted
seat the handbrake must first be Take weight off backrest and turn knob. hands and pull up or push down. which differ from the version illustrated and
released. T h e vehicle must there-
• The best protection is obtained w h e n the can be removed and installed as described
fore be prevented f r o m rolling by Warning
upper edge of restraint is at least at eye below.
some o t h e r m e t h o d (e.g. gear en- Do not have the backrest set too
gaged). level. Spring clip version
far b a c k whilst the vehicle is
• Before rotating the front pass- m o v i n g because the seat belts To remove the spring clips from the seat
enger seat the handbrake must are t h e n no longer fully effective. backrest guide rings, pull or push the clip
first be e n g a g e d or the vehicle out to one side with a small screwdriver.
must be prevented f r o m rolling When reinstalling, insert the head restraint
by s o m e other method (e.g. gear 7 - Drinks/can holder* first, and then push the spring clips in so
engaged). The procedure for opening the drinks holder that the straight leg is at the rear.
• When the vehicle is m o v i n g the on the passenger side and what should be
seats must be f a c i n g f o r w a r d and noted w h e n doing so is detailed on page 104.
properly s e c u r e d .
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Luggage compartment
Seat heating* Pedals cover*
^ On vehicles with a rear seat bench, a lug-
The m o v e m e n t o f t h e pedals must
gage compartment cover can be installed.
not be restricted!
It is secured to the side trim with a retaining
For this reason, do not put articles in the strap.
footwell which could roll or slide under-
neath the pedals.
The cover can be used as a stowage area for
Around the pedal area there should not be articles of clothing.
any foot mats or other additional floor cover-
Please note that the field of vision of the
ing materials:
rear view minor can be obstructed by
• In the case of defects on the brake sys- articles of clothing.
tem, a greater pedal travel may be necess-
ary. Warning
1 B7D-148K W h e n t h e v e h i c l e is m o v i n g n o
• It should always be possible to depress persons, animals or heavy items
the clutch and accelerator pedals fully. of luggage are t o be c a r r i e d o n The cover can be swung up and locked in
Knurled wheel for seat • All pedals must be able to return, unhin- the luggage compartment cover this position to make loading easier.
heating* dered, to their rest positions. - they are a danger w h e n brakes
To do this tip the luggage compartment
The cushion and backrest of the front seats are a p p l i e d s u d d e n l y o r w h e n ve-
For these reasons, the only foot mats which cover up and lock in position using the re-
can be heated electrically when the ignition h i c l e is i n v o l v e d i n a n a c c i d e n t .
may be used are those which leave the taining strap (arrow).
is on. pedal area completely free and which are The luggage c o m p a r t m e n t cover
Furthermore t h e heating elements
The heating for the front left seat can be ad- prevented from slipping. of t h e rear w i n d s c r e e n c o u l d be m u s t be f o l d e d d o w n a n d s e c u r e d
justed using the left-hand knurled wheel. damaged by articles rubbing against w i t h t h e retaining strap w h i l s t t h e
Warning
The heating for the front right seat can be them. v e h i c l e is i n m o t i o n ( a r r o w ) .
adjusted using the right-hand knurled No i t e m s s h o u l d be k e p t in t h e If t h e c o v e r is i n a n u p r i g h t p o s i t i o n
wheel. f o o t w e l l , as these c o u l d b l o c k whilst driving, the retaining strap
t h e p e d a l s in t h e case o f a s u d d e n anchor a n d t h e cover could be d a m -
The heating is switched on and regulated braking or driving manoeuvre.
with the knurled wheel. aged.
You w o u l d n o longer be able t o
To switch heating off, turn knurled wheel to brake, c h a n g e gear or acceler-
the basic position (-). ate!
ft
ft
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Luggage compartment
/load surface
To enlarge l u g g a g e s p a c e Notes on loading
^ Warning notes
Caravelle a n d K o m b i In the interests of good handling ensure that
the load (persons and luggage) is distributed
The luggage compartment can be enlarged Warning
evenly. Heavy items should always be car-
by:
ried as near to the rear axle as possible or • T h e permissible payloads a n d
- Folding bench forwards - see page 101 better still, between the axles. G V W m u s t not be e x c e e d e d
- Removing seat bench - see page 101. • If a luggage carrier is mounted on the tail- under any c i r c u m s t a n c e s - see
Multivan gate, observe warning on page 39 before Booklet 3.3 .
• It s h o u l d be noted that w h e n
• Remove mattress from behind seat loading the luggage compartment.
transporting heavy items the
bench/sleeping surface. • You must ensure that the heating
handling will change due to the
elements of the rear w i n d o w are not
• Pull the left and right cover panel re- d i s p l a c e m e n t of the centre of
destroyed by items rubbing against
tainers to rear. gravity. D r i v i n g style and s p e e d
them.
• Remove cover panel. > must be altered to suit.
• Stale air escapes through ventilation • The load must be s t o w e d in
The seat bench/sleeping surface can also
openings at the rear. such a way that no items can fly
be pushed forwards or removed to enlarge
luggage space. forward if the brakes are a p p l i e d
These openings must therefore not be cov- suddenly - use the lashing eyes
ered. if necessary.
In order to avoid damage to the vehicle floor • No persons - including
or seat securing elements, please note the children - s h o u l d remain in the
following points when loading heavy items: luggage c o m p a r t m e n t whilst the
• Before loading lay a large, stable vehicle is in m o t i o n . Every o c c u -
underlay across the w h o l e loading pant must be belted in properly -
area. T h e weight of the item is thus see Booklet 2.1, "Seat b e l t s " .
spread evenly across the whole of • You s h o u l d never drive with B70-753C |
the vehicle floor. the tailgate or side door slightly
• If the seats have been r e m o v e d , or even fully o p e n , as exhaust
you s h o u l d place the underlay gases c o u l d enter the vehicle!
I
across the seat securing points. Lashing e y e s *
• You must not load the vehicle The lashing eyes as illustrated above can be
floor heavily in one area. found in the vehicle depending on the
• You should place the items to be model.
transported horizontally in the lug- On vehicles with lashing eyes the load
gage c o m p a r t m e n t or on the loading should always be secured to the eyes.
area. T h e y should not be tilted.
The lashing eyes comply with the German
Standard DIN 75410.
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S t o w a g e box*
Warning
Instrument panel
For safety reasons all stowage Warning
box lids should always be c l o s e d
Never place items on the instru-
when vehicle is m o v i n g .
ment panel. They could be
thrown into the interior of the ve-
Notes
hicle whilst the vehicle is in mo-
This stowage box is intended for the vehicle tion (acceleration, driving
wallet. through curves).
Between the two drinks/can holders in the
stowage box there is as a holder for coins
for parking metres. . \e container*
The waste container (see page 85) is lo-
cated in the stowage area of the side trim
Passenger sidle S t o w a g e a r e a * in the driver's behind the left hand seat. The container an
According to vehicle and scope of equip- door be used for small quantities of waste.
ment, one of the following stowage boxes Lift the catch to open the driver's side lock- The lid will open slightly when the button is
can be installed. able* lid - see illustration. pressed and can then be opened fully.
Opening
Lift the catch to open passenger side lock- Fitting l o c a t i o n of C D changer*
S t o w a g e a r e a * in passenger
able* lid - see illustration.
compartment The factory installed CD changer is located
To open the passenger side lockable* lid, behind a flap in the dash panel - see Page
press both buttons together. Press the button to open the stowage area
(see page 85). The stowage area opens. 3, Pos. 23.
Close the stowage area if you want to turn, To get to the CD changer, pull back on
move or remove the seat in the passenger handle on flap. To install, insert flap below in
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Warning
W h e n t h e v e h i c l e is i n m o t i o n , n o -
b o d y s h o u l d be seated o n t h e
b e n c h or o n t h e seats in t h e pass-
enger c o m p a r t m e n t , unless they
are in t h e d r i v i n g p o s i t i o n so t h a t
all passengers can be p r o p e r l y
belted in.
Passengers s i t t i n g o n t h e sleep-
ing s u r f a c e or in t h e l u g g a g e area
can be h u r l e d f o r w a r d s in case of
an a c c i d e n t or s u d d e n b r a k i n g -
danger of injury! S e a t r u n n e r s in t h e p a s s e n g e r O v e r v i e w of interior e q u i p m e n t
S e a t i n g a r r a n g e m e n t in t h e
The sleeping surface or luggage compartment
area s h o u l d t h e r e f o r e n o t be Muitivan The illustration shows the equipment over-
used t o t r a n s p o r t people! The illustration shows a possible seating ar- The illustration shows the seat runners be- view of the Muitivan in the passenger com-
rangement in the Muitivan. hind the right-hand seat. partment behind the left-hand seat. The
The r e m o v a l or i n s t a l l a t i o n of t h e Driver's compartment 1 - rear openings with covers moveable rotating seat (page 88) has been
set b e n c h / s l e e p i n g s u r f a c e or t h e Driver's and front passenger seat 2 - front openings removed for the purposes of the overview.
m o v a b l e r o t a t i n g s e a t is e a s i e r i f 3 - notch positions. 1 - Drinks/can holder - page 105
1 - Front seats - as of page 74.
carried out by t w o people. 2 - Rear ashtray - page 113
Passenger c o m p a r t m e n t The openings in the seat runners are used
Please e n s u r e t h a t y o u d o n o t d a m - 3 - Stowage area - page 83
to remove the movable rotating seat or the
age or d i r t y any parts w h e n r e m o v - 2 - Movable rotating seat - as of page 88.
thermal box from the seat runners or to put 4 - Waste container - page 83
ing a n d i n s t a l l i n g t h e seats or the 3 - Thermal box - as of page 106. them back in again. 5 - Folding table - page 110
bench.
4 - Seat bench/sleeping surface - as of The notch positions in the seat runners are
page 86. used to secure the rotating seat or the ther-
The seat railing system in the passenger mal box in position.
compartment makes it possible to install \ In order to avoid damage to the rear open-
the thermal box in the seat runners behind ' ings, always install the covers after every
the driver's seat. You will, however, require removal and installation and then screw the
a special 12 Volt extension cable for the covers d o w n .
electricity supply.
Clean t h e seat runners regularly.
The seat runners and t h e g u i d i n g
f e e t c o u l d b e d a m a g e d as a r e s u l t o f
pushing t h e r o t a t i n g seats or the
t h e r m a l b o x in d i r t y seat r u n n e r s .
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Warning
• For s a f e t y reasons, t h e seat
bench m u s t always be installed
in t h e r u n n e r s a n d p r o p e r l y se-
c u r e d w h e n t h e v e h i c l e is i n m o -
tion.
Folding seat bench i n t o sleeping

surface
Please refer t o t h e w a r n i n g n o t e s o n
page 84.
• Fold the folding table d o w n until it en-
gages - page 110.
Seat bench/sleeping surface • Close the ashtray, the stowage area and • Disengage backrest and fold down Installing seat bench
the drinks/can holder in the passenger com- slightly. • Set seat/sleeping surface in guide rails
Folding backrest d o w n partment. • Grip in the recess at the front of the seat (B), push back to the stop and latch se-
Warning • Push the rotating seats or the thermal bench and pull the seat bench forwards in curely.
Before folding the backrest box* right to the front. the direction of the arrow to the stop.
d o w n , t h e three-point rear seat • Fold backrest back to horizontal position
• Remove head restraints. Warning
belt m u s t be p u s h e d u n d e r t h e in the space created.
loop on t h e side t r i m panel t o pre- • Move seat belts out of way: For s a f e t y r e a s o n s , w h e n t h e v e -
vent it b e i n g d a m a g e d . R e m o v i n g seat bench h i c l e is i n m o t i o n t h e s e a t m u s t
- Push rear three-point belts under tab of
Please refer t o t h e w a r n i n g n o t e s o n a l w a y s b e i n s t a l l e d in t h e r u n n e r s
side trim panel - see left-hand column
• Push lever next to the head of the back- page 84. and properly secured.
rest forwards in direction of arrow and fold - Push other parts of belt between scat
cushion and backrest • Fold the folding table down until it en- • Fold back rear seat backrest until it en-
the backrest forwards.
gages - page 110. gages. Ensure that the seat belts are not
Folding backrest d o w n Warning trapped and damaged when folding back.
• Close the ashtray and the drinks/can
• Fold back rear seat backrest until it en- • When the bench has been holder. • Reinstall the thermal box* (page 106) and
gages. Ensure that the seat belts are not folded into a sleeping surface,
nobody, including small children, • Remove the thermal box* (page 106) or the moveable rotating seat (page 88).
trapped and damaged when folding back.
s h o u l d be t r a n s p o r t e d in the the rotating seat (page 88)
Warning passenger compartment. • Fold backrest forwards.
The rear seat b a c k r e s t m u s t be
• Grip in the recess at the front of the seat,
p r o p e r l y e n g a g e d so t h a t a r t i c l e s
pull seat forward as far as it will go and then
in t h e l u g g a g e a r e a c a n n o t s l i d e
push it back sightly.
f o r w a r d if t h e b r a k e s are a p p l i e d
suddenly. • Push the release levers A, located in the
seat/bed guide rails B, outwards in the
Driving position direction of the arrow (the right-hand il-
Please r e f e r t o t h e w a r n i n g n o t e s on lustration shows left-hand release lever).
page 8 4 . • Pull seat bench to the front and remove
The seat bench is in driving position (normal from runners.
sitting position), when you push the seat
bench back fully along the runners, adjust
the backrest to a vertical position and en-
gage securely.
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Through-loading facility Moveable rotating seat Turning the moveable seat M o v i n g the rotating seat
Long pieces of luggage can still be trans- The moveable rotating seat must be en- • Close the ashtray, the stowage area and • Rotate the seat so that it is in the oppo-
ported with the seat bench installed. gaged in the seat runners and securely- the drinks/can holder in the passenger com- site direction to the direction of travel.
To do this, the overs of the seat frames locked facing either in the direction of travel partment.
• Fold up the seat cushion. The seal,
must be removed. or opposite the direction of travel (see il- • Set backrest against spring loading cushion is held up by a gas strut in this posi-
lustration) when vehicle is in motion. tion.
Removal • Fold the table down until it engages.
Grip in the recess of the cover and pull it out Warning • Press the lever on the front side of the • Pull bar on seat frame up in the direction
in the direction of the arrow. W h e n the v e h i c l e is in m o t i o n the seat to the side and turn the seat in the de- of the arrow and hold it in this position.
moveable rotating seat may only sired direction at the same time.
Securing pieces of luggage • Now push the rotating seat either for-
be used if it is t h e driving posi-
• The seat will only engage when you re- wards or backwards in the seat runners.
tion and the seat cushion is
Warning lease the lever and the seat is either facing
folded down. • Release the bar and push the rotating
The load m u s t be s t o w e d a n d se- in the direction of travel or in the opposite seat further until it engages securely in the
It m u s t a l w a y s b e i n s t a l l e d i n the
c u r e d in s u c h a w a y that no items direction. Please read the notes on the driv- seat runners.
seat runners and secured so that
can slide forward in a sudden ing position on page 88.
b r a k i n g m a n o e u v r e or in a n acci-
it d o e s not become a safety haz- • Carefully fold down the seat cushion. You
dent - Risk of injury!
ard when braking hard or in the Warning can only fold down the cushion if the seat is
case of an accident.
• For safety reasons the seat
properly engaged.
Installation of the cover The seat belt function also de- Do not sit d o w n o n the seat cushion
may only be turned w h e n the ve-
pends u p o n the secure mounting w h e n it i s f o l d e d u p a s t h e s e a t could
Place the cover at the bottom of the open- h i c l e is stationary!
of the seat! otherwise be damaged.
ing and fold it up until it engages properly • The rotating seat may not be
used when the vehicle is in mo-
Warning
t i o n if it i s n o t in t h e driving posi-
• T h e r e is a risk o f c r u s h injiu ion
tion.
if t h e seat cushion is n o t foldtd
down carefully.
• F o r s a f e t y r e a s o n ! : tlx- • ntntlnQ
seat may only bo miivml I M I I I<
wards or forwards when Ilia </••
hide is stationary!
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fix" • Close the ashtray, the stowage area and
Two securing eyes are located between the the drinks/can holder in the passenger com-
rear backrest and the seating surface of the partment.
moveable rotating seat: • Fold the table down until it engages.
A child seat fitted with the " Isofix" system
can be fitted to every rotating seat. Child • Take the covers 2 off the rear openings
seats with the "Isofix" system can be pur- of seat the runners. The screw must first be
chased at Volkswagen dealers. removed to do this.
G r o u p 0 c h i l d seats may be fitted to • Set the rotating seat carefully into the
runners using the guiding feet. Ensure that
a rotating seat only when the set is
the lager guiding feet are placed in the rear
f a c i n g in the direction of travel and
openings.
securely e n g a g e d .
For information about properly se- • Push the seat right forward to the stop.
Adjusting backrest angle (1) R e m o v i n g the rotating seat
curing child seats and what to The seat must engage securely in the
The illustration shows the moveable rotat- • Close the ashtray, the stowage area and notches.
c h e c k , see B o o k l e t 2.1.
ing seat facing in the direction of travel. the drinks/can holder in the passenger c o m -
• In order to avoid damage to the seat
Warning Depending on the setting, the head re- partment.
runners, replace the covers 2 and screw
• A child seat may only be fitted straints and the upper edges of the rotating • Fold the table down until it engages. them down.
to the rotating seat if the seat is seat and the driver's seat backrests can
• Take the covers 2 off the rear openings Warning
facing in the direction of travel or touch one another. However to ensure that
of seat the runners. The screw must first be
opposite the direction of travel, the driver's seat can be positioned properly, The m o v e a b l e rotating seat must be
removed to do this.
and the seat cushion has been preference should be given to the setting of firmly s e c u r e d in the m o u n t i n g s and
folded d o w n . this seat. • Fold up the seat cushion adjusted to one of the driving posi-
• In a d d i t i o n , the rotating seat The backrest angle of the rotating seat can • Pull bar 1 on seat frame up and hold it in tion after installation so that it d o e s
must absolutely be in the seat be adjusted to fixed positions: this position. not b e c o m e a safety hazard w h e n
runners and securely engaged so braking sharply o r s h o u l d a n accident
• Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow • Slide the rotating right to the rear until the occur.
that it does not b e c o m e a safety
• Set. the backrest against the spring load- seat can bo lifted out of the openings in
hazard d u r i n g hard braking or in
ing runners.
the case of an accident.
Beyond that, f u n c t i o n of the seat • Release lever and let the backrest en- Warning
belt and the c h i l d seat also de- gage C r u s h injuries c o u l d o c c u r if the
pend upon the secure m o u n t i n g seat c u s h i o n is seat cushion is
of the seat! Warning
not f o l d e d d o w n carefully!
Do not lower the backrest of the
rotating seat too far w h e n the ve- • In order to avoid damage to the seat
hicle is in motion b e c a u s e the runners, replace the covers 2 find screw
seat belts are then no longer fully them down.
effective.
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Seats in rear seat area (Caravelle/Kombi)

General notes
Warning
Warning The f o l l o w i n g points are import
When the vehicle is in m o t i o n , no- ant for the safety of vehicle OCCU
body s h o u l d be seated on the pants and should be noted w h e n
bench or in the seats unless they fitting the single f o l d i n g seat and
are in the driving position. T h e the single seats:
backrest must be properly en- • The seats must a l w a y s be
gaged so that all passengers can properly e n g a g e d in the retainers
be properly belted in. to ensure that it cannot move if
Passengers sitting on the sleep- the brakes are applied or the ve-
ing surface of the seat b e n c h or hicle is involved in an accident.
in the luggage area can be hurled • The seats must always be rein-
1 f o r w a r d s in case of an a c c i d e n t stalled in the correct direction
or sudden braking - danger of in- and p o s i t i o n . This ensures that
• Tilt seat forwards until the latch is heard jury! the seat belt provided can always
Single f o l d i n g seat*
to engage at the bolt (3). be properly used.
(only for right hand drive vehicles) The sleeping surface or luggage
A visual check and a pull will ensure area s h o u l d therefore never be
Folding seat cushion up (2) that the latch is properly engaged. used w h e n the vehicle is in mo- Please ensure that you do not dam-
Pull icver (1) out in direction of arrow and tion! age or dirty any parts w h e n remov-
Warning ing and installing the seats.
fold seat cushion up (arrow) until it engages.
Never operate locking lever For this reason, the seats or the
w h e n seat is o c c u p i e d . Risk of in- bench s h o u l d always be r e m o v e d or
Folding seat cushion d o w n jury! installed by t w o people.
Pull lever (1) outwards and push seat down
until latch engages. Notes
• If the backrests of the front seats
Removing seat
are tilted a long way b a c k , they may
Please refer to the general notes on hit the backrests of the folding
page 93. seats. This can lead to the latch
• Pull plastic stowage box* out upwards. being unable to engage. The front
seat backrests should thus be set
• Hold seat with one hand and push lock-
upright prior to installation of fold-
ing lever (2) down with the other - right il-
ing seats.
lustration.
• The securing elements of the
• Twist seat slightly and remove.
single seats are adapted to each
Installing seat individual chair. The seats s h o u l d ,
• Place both scat legs in the grooves in the therefore, not become c o n f u s e d .
vehicle floor (arrows in right hand illustra- • G r o u p 0 child seats must not be
tion). used on single f o l d i n g seats.
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Single s e a t s * Installing single seat

Seat arrangement
Caravelle and Konibi Please refer to the general notes on Please refer to the general notes on
page 93. page 93.
The illustration shows the seats listed
R e m o v i n g single seat • To install, place seat in front of securing
below or of seat benches for vehicles with
parts which are anchored to vehicle floor.
a short whcelbase.
Warning • Pull bar on seat frame up and push seat
Driver's c o m p a r t m e n t
Before r e m o v i n g the single seats forward until it engages firmly in the secur-
Driver's and front passenger seat you must remove the seat belts ing parts.
1 - Front seats - as of page 74. f r o m the retainer, so that the
• Fold backrest down.
Passenger c o m p a r t m e n t belts are not d a m a g e d .
Press the folded down backrest down and
2 - Single seat - as of page 95. • First bend upper end of belt retainer open hold firmly in this position. Operate the lock-
3 - Folding seat - as of page 96. slightly (it is located on side of seat) and ing knob and fold backrest up until it en-
4 - Rotating s e a t - a s of page 97. guide belt strap out retainer. gages.
5 - Centre seat bench - as of page 98. • Fold backrest down and secure.
'ress locking knob on the seat frame and • Thread belt strap into retainer again.
6 - Rear seat bench - as of page 100.
fold backrest downwards until it engages.
• Pull up bar on seat frame up in the direc-
tion of the arrow. At the same time pull the
seat slightly to the rear (arrow) and then re-
move.
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Rotating seat*
The function of the rotating seat corre-
sponds to that of the rotating driver's and
front passenger seat (see page 75)
G r o u p 0 child seats may be fitted to
a rotating seat only when the seat is
f a c i n g in the direction of travel and
securely e n g a g e d .
For information about properly se-
c u r i n g child seats and what to
c h e c k , see b o o k 2.1.
I Warning
Removing seat When the vehicle is m o v i n g the
Folding seat* Installing seat
rotating seats must be facing for-
Please refer to the general notes on Please refer to the general notes on
The backrest of the single seat next to the ward and properly secured.
page 93. page 93.
centre seat bench can be folded in such a
manner to enable easy access to the rear • Set seat into sitting position. • Remove the covers from the four bolts.
seat bench. • Press both levers on base of seat down- R e m o v i n g seat • Remove the four bolts.
wards - see illustration above. Please refer to the general notes on
Folding b a c k r e s t d o w n • Place the seat over the securing points in
• Press seat towards left hand side in page 93.
such a way that all four bolts can be
Warning direction of seat bench and take out. • Remove the covers from the four bolts. screwed into the securing points.
For safety reasons the backrest • Remove the four bolts and remove seat • Then tighten all four bolts.
must a l w a y s be latched vertically Installing seat (arrows in diagram indicate the two left
• Replace the covers on the four bolts.
when vehicle is in motion. bolts).
Please refer to the general notes on
• Unlatch backrest and fold forwards (left- page 93. • Screw in and tighten all four bolts in the Warning
hand illustration). • To install the seat, place seat on left hand securing points. A l w a y s ensure that that the ro-
side of the securing elements on vehicle • Replace the covers on the bolts. tating seat securing bolts are
floor. tightened fully again.
The security of the seat belts and
• Press the two levers on base of the seat
therefore the safety of the pass-
down and pull the seat to the right until it en-
engers d e p e n d s upon it.
gages firmly in the securing parts.
Please have the tightening
torque of the securing bolts
c h e c k e d by a V o l k s w a g e n dealer
after the seat has been installed.
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Folding backrest d o w n
Press the folded down backrest d o w n and
hold firmly in this position. Operate the lock-
ing knob and fold backrest up until it locates.
The backrest is latched vertically in this posi-
tion.
S e c u r i n g t h e child seat w i t h
"Isofix" fittings
Two securing eyes are fitted to each seating
place on the centre seat bench (between
the rear backrest and the seating surface).
You can secure a child seat using the "Iso-
fix" system. Child seats with the "Isofix" R e m o v i n g seat bench Installing seat bench
Centre seat bench system can be purchased at Volkswagen
Please refer t o t h e general n o t e s o n Please refer t o t h e g e n e r a l n o t e s o n
! Child seats equipped with the "Iso-Fix" sys- dealers. page 9 3 . page 9 3 .
tem can be secured to this seat bench.
Warning • First bend upper end of belt retainer open • To install, place seat bench in front of the
Driving position slightly (it is located on the side of the seat securing parts in floor as shown in illustra-
• A c h i l d seat m a y o n l y be used
Please r e f e r t o t h e general n o t e s o n o n t h e c e n t r e seat b e n c h if t h e bench) and guide belt strap out of retainer. tion.
page 9 3 . s e a t b e n c h is i n t h e d r i v i n g p o s i - • Fold and latch backrest down. • Lift grips on left and right of seat bench
II The seat bench is in the driving position t i o n a n d t h e b a c k r e s t is f u l l y se-
• Whilst operating the right grip (see frame and push forward until it engages
when the bench is engaged fully in the cured in t h e upright position.
illustration! pull the right side of the seat firmly in the securing parts.
mountings in the floor. The backrest must • The seat bench m u s t a l w a y s be
bench back slightly at the same time.
also be latched vertically - see the illustra- i n s t a l l e d i n t h e r u n n e r s a n d se-
Repeat this procedure for the loft side of the • Thread belt strap into retainer again.
tion above. cured so t h a t it does n o t b e c o m e
seat bench and then remove the bench.
Folding backrest d o w n a safety hazard in a sudden brak-
ing m a n o e u v r e or in t h e case o f Warning
Press locking knob (arrow) to rear and fold
an accident. T h e seat belt func-
backrest downwards. When folded down When installing t h e b e n c h seat
t i o n a n d t h a t o f t h e c h i l d seat
the backrest is engaged and locked. the f o l l o w i n g points are import-
also depend u p o n t h e secure
ant f o r t h e safety of t h e vehicle
Warning m o u n t i n g of the seat!
occupants:
For s a f e t y r e a s o n s t h e b a c k r e s t • The seat b e n c h m u s t a l w a y s be
must a l w a y s be latched vertically f i r m l y e n g a g e d in t h e m o u n t i n g s
w h e n v e h i c l e is i n m o t i o n . so t h a t it c a n n o t b e c o m e de-
tached w h e n braking or in an
accident.
• The bench must always be in-
stalled in t h e correct direction
and position sothat t h e belts pro-
vided f o r each place c a n be w o r n
properly.
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Rear seat bench
Warning
Before folding the backrest
d o w n , the three-point rear seat
belt must be pushed under the
loop on the side trim panel to pre-
vent it b e i n g d a m a g e d .
Driving position
I Please refer to the general notes on [ B70-386C~[
i
! page 93.
The seat bench is in the driving position Tipping seat b e n c h Removing rear seat b e n c h
Folding backrest down
when the bench is folded back and engaged
• On vehicles with rotating single seats*
• Fold backrest forwards. Please refer to the general notes on
securely in the mountings on the floor. The page 93.
backrest must also be folded back and en- first remove the head restraints on the scat • Swing luggage compartment cover* for-
gaged securely. bench so that they do not hit the single wards onto backrest. • Fold backrests of centre seat bench and
seats (see page 77). • Pull loop on lower part of seat bench folding seat* forwards
• Push lever next to the head of backrest • Tip bench forwards. • Pull seat frame trim* off forwards
forwards in direction of arrow. • Remove head restraints and fold back-
• Fold backrest forwards. rest forward
Tipping seat b e n c h back
Tip the bench back carefully. Please ensure • Tilt the luggage compartment cover* for-
Folding backrest d o w n ward onto the backrest and fold the bench
that no items are caught up or damaged
forward
• Fold back rear seat backrest until it en- when folding back.
gages properly. Ensure that the seat belts • Loosen and remove the t w o rear bolts
are not trapped and damaged w h e n folding (upper illustration) using the vehicle tools.
back.
• Reinstall the head restraints in the seatf • Carefully fold seat back
bench (see page 77). • Fold back carpet* to attain access to the
front bolts
Warning
The rear seat backrest must be
properly engaged so that articles
in the luggage area cannot slide
forward if the brakes are applied
suddenly.
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^^^~~/*—' cushion
• Fold back luggage compartment cover*.
The space under the seat cushion can be
• Fold back rear seat backrest until it en- used for stowage purposes. Unlatch the
gages. Ensure that the seat belts are not cushion with the locking lever, fold up and
trapped and damaged when folding back. hold in the open position.
• Reinstall the head restraints in the seat When closing, ensure that the cushion en-
bench (see page 77). gages securely in the retainers and that no
articles in the stowage space are trapped
Warning
under the seat.
Ensure that that the rear seat
bench securing bolts are tigh- Warning
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tened again. • For safety reasons, w h e n the
The security of the seat belts and vehicle is in motion the seat must
• Loosen and remove front bolts (arrows in therefore the safety of the pass- Through-loading facility always be firmly s e c u r e d .
right-hand illustration) using the vehicle engers depends upon it. • Furthermore, w h e n the vehicle
Please have the tightening Long pieces of luggage can still be trans-
tools. is in m o t i o n , nobody, i n c l u d i n g
torque of the securing bolts ported with the seat bench installed.
• Remove seat to rear To do this, the overs of the seat frames small c h i l d r e n , should be outside
c h e c k e d by a V o l k s w a g e n dealer the seating areas. All p a s s e n g e r s
• Screw in and tighten all four bolts in the after the seat bench has been in- must be removed.
should be correctly belted in.
securing points. stalled. Removal
Grip in the recess of the cover and pull it out Removing seat cushion
Fitting rear seat bench in the direction of the arrow.
Please refer to the w a r n i n g notes on
Please refer to the general notes on S e c u r i n g p i e c e s of luggage page 84.
page 93. • Unlatch seat cushion, fold it up and pull
Warning
• Fold backrests of centre scat bench and it forwards to the stop. Lift left-hand side of
The load must be s t o w e d a n d se- cushion so that the guide rod is beneath the
folding seat* forwards cured in s u c h a way that no items
seat frame. Lift out the opposite side of the
• Fold back carpet tabs* and remove the can slide f o r w a r d in a s u d d e n
cushion and pull the seat cushion out at an
four bolts. braking manoeuvre or in an a c c i -
angle.
dent - Risk of injury!
• Fit seat into correct position and screw in
front bolts hand tight.
Installation of the cover Installing seat cushion
• Carefully fold seat forward Place the cover at the bottom of the open- Install in the reverse sequence.
• Insert rear bolts and tighten all four bolts ing and fold it up until it engages properly.
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102
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Drink / can holder*
Warning
Do not put any hot drinks, e.g.
hot coffee or tea, in the drinks/
can holder whilst the vehicle is in
motion. T h e hot drink c o u l d spill
in the c a s e of an accident or
sudden b r a k i n g manoeuvre and
this c o u l d c a u s e scalding.
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In the stowage box flap Next to passenger seat* In the passenger compartment*
The illustration shows the drink can holder To open - Fold the base A of the drink The illustration shows both of the middle
on the inside of the stowage box flap in the holder downwards. Then fold the rings up- drinks/can holders in the open position.
opened position. wards. To open - Fold the cover of the drink holder
Warning To close - Press the drink holder rings B d o w n w a r d s - s e e illustration. Then fold ring
down in direction of arrow until it engages. upwards.
For safety reasons all stowage
Then fold the base A up. To close - Remove your drink. Then press
box lids should always be c l o s e d
w h e n vehicle is m o v i n g . If the rings B are pressed in direction of the drink holder ring downwards and then
arrow, the drink holder can also be used to the cover upwards until it engages.
hold larger or square containers. The rings
Note
fold up automatically when the button C is
operated. Please close the holder if you are moving or
removing the rotating seat or rear seat
bench.
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Thermal box*
General description It is possible to keep drinks and food either

The thermal box is powered by an additional cool or warm in the thermal box. The ther-
battery and can only operate on 12 Voits. mal box has a capacity of approx. 32 litres.
Depending on the model version, the box is The power consumption is approximately
located in the seat runners in the passenger 33 Watt.
compartment or in the luggage compart- The interior temperature is dependent on
ment. the surrounding temperature of the thermal
box. When cooling it can be a maximum of
Warning 20 °C lower than the ambient temperature
• When the vehicle is in motion, and 35 ° C above when keeping items
the lid of the thermal box must be warm.
closed and locked. The thermal The thermal box will switch off automati-
box must also be in the seat cally if the interior temperature reaches ap-
runners and be securely engaged prox. 65°C.
in the driving position.
Please do not place any items of Refrigerating Opening and closing the lid
• If the thermal box is to be clothing or any other articles on the
transported without being in- If the surrounding temperature of
cooling/warming unit of the thermal Warning
stalled (e.g. in the luggage com- the thermal box is low, the interior
box. The intake opening could be temperature could fall below + 2 ° C • Always close the lid of the
partment), the lid must be closed blocked and switch off the box as a thermal box before driving. The
and locked. Furthermore, you when refrigerating. The items in the
result. thermal box could freeze! lid could fall shut and possibly
must secure the thermal box so cause injury if the car stops
that it does not become a safety The runner system in the passenger com-
• Place the extension cable plug in the suddenly.
hazard during an accident or partment also makes it possible to position
socket of the thermal box so that the blue
braking manoeuvre. the thermal box behind the driver's seat. marking on the cable points to the notch - • Whilst the vehicle is in motion,
You might, however, need a special 12 Volt see illustration. the lid of the thermal box must,
The box works almost completely indepen- extension cable for the power supply. for safety reasons, always be
dent of incline and without the engine being • The electricity supply is then sot up by closed and locked.
switched on. A battery monitor integrated in putting the plug into the 12V socket.
the lid ensures that the battery will always Opening
Warming operation
be able to start the engine. • Press the lock 1 on the lid to the front.
The battery monitor will switch off the ther- The containers and contents that
you place in the thermal box may be • Lift the lid of the thermal box. When fully
mal box automatically if the voltage of the
no warmer than 5 0 ° C . The warming opened, the lid will be held in position by a
additional battery falls below 11.5 Volt. The
unit of the thermal box could other- support - see illustration.
thermal box will switch back on automati- wise be damaged. The containers
cally once the battery voltage has reached Closing
will also become hot.
12.8 Volt. Fold down the lid of the thermal box until it
• Place the extension cable plug in the is fully engaged.
socket of the thermal box so that the red
marking on the cable points to the notch -
see illustration.
• The electricity supply is then set up by
putting the plug into the 12V socket.
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• Food and drinks should only be placed in

Warning the refrigerator in tightly sealed containers
• W h e n t h e v e h i c l e is in m o t i o n , whenever possible.
t h e lid o f t h e t h e r m a l b o x m u s t be
• The containers should also be as small as
closed and locked. The thermal possible, as it is easier to stow many small
b o x m u s t a l s o be in t h e s e a t containers than a few large ones.
r u n n e r s a n d be s e c u r e l y e n g a g e d
• The box should also not be packed too
in t h e d r i v i n g p o s i t i o n .
full in order not to impair the circulation of
• If t h e t h e r m a l b o x is t o be cooling air.
t r a n s p o r t e d w i t h o u t b e i n g in-
s t a l l e d ( e . g . in t h e l u g g a g e c o m - • Rattling noise from the thermal box can
partment), the lid must be closed be avoided by placing slightly crumpled
and locked. Furthermore, you paper between bottles and other con-
m u s t s e c u r e t h e t h e r m a l b o x so tainers.
t h a t it does not b e c o m e a safety
installing the thermal box Operating faults
Removing refrigerator hazard d u r i n g an a c c i d e n t or
braking manoeuvre. The illustration shows the thermal box in If the thermal box should not work, please
• Close the lid of the thermal box. driving position. The box can only engage refer to the following help measures:
• Disconnect the cable by pulling he con- The runner system in the passenger com- securely in the seat runners if it is the driving - Have the battery charge condition
nector 1 out of the 12 Volt socket. partment also makes it possible to position position. checked, if necessary charge the battery
the thermal box behind the driver's seat. The box cannot be secured properly in the by running the engine. The thermal box
• Take the covers 2 off the rear openings
of seat the runners. The screw must first be seat runners if it is installed in the opposite will start automatically once a sufficient
removed to do this. direction to the direction of travel. voltage has been reached.
• Disengage the thermal box. To do this, • Place the thermal box in the openings in - Chock the fuses, change if necessary.
press clown both of the lovers 3 on the the seat runners and push the box to the The fuse of the battery monitor in the lid
sides (the illustration shows the right hand front. The box must engage properly.. should only be checked and changed by
lever). Hold the levers in this position. • Place the plastic covers in the openings a Volkswagen dealer.
• Slide the oox to the rear until it can be of the seat runners and screw them d o w n . - Check if the connecting cable is con-
lifted out of the openings in runners. • Reconnect the electricity if required. nected correctly to both the 12 Volt plug
and the thermal box.
• In order to avoid damage to the seat
^ Warning If these individual remedies do not meet
runners, replace the covers 2 and screw
The t h e r m a l box m u s t be in t h e with success, your Volkswagen dealer will
them down.
seat r u n n e r s after i n s t a l l a t i o n be pleased to help.
and be s e c u r e l y engaged in t h e
d r i v i n g p o s i t i o n so t h a t it d o e s
not become a safety hazard w h e n
b r a k i n g s h a r p l y or d u r i n g an acci-
dent occur.
Notes a n d tips when using the

thermal box
• The lid of the thermal box should always
be kept firmly closed when the unit is
• switched on, so that it does not overwork.
• Keep the lid open when the thermal box
is not being used so that mold and damp
stains cannot develop.
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Folding table in the

Multivan
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Setting up the folding table
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The sleeping surface/seat bench must first

Folding table positions
1 - Original position
•
1
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M o v i n g f o l d i n g table
There is a disengaging lever underneath the
Folding d o w n the table
In order to avoid damage to the side
be placed in the driving position before set- table (see illustration). trim or to the folding table, the table
2 - Convenience position
ting up the folding table. The moveable ro- In order to avoid damage to the side may only be folded back d o w n in the
tating seat must be right at the front of the In order to increase the comfort of the pass- trim or the f o l d i n g table, the folding original position.
seat runners and be engaged in the oppo- engers on the seat bench, you can push the table may only be moved w h e n it is The seat bench/sleeping surface must be in
site direction to the direction of travel. The folding tale to the rear once it has been set the fully upright position. the driving position before folding down the
folding table will otherwise hit the seat up.
M o v i n g to the convenience table. The moveable rotating seat must be
cushion and cannot be folded up. Please note that the folding table can only right at the front of the seat runners and en-
position
properly engage in the original or conveni- gaged in the opposite direction to the direc-
• Pull the folding table out of the retainer in Pull the disengaging lever to the rear in the
ence position. tion of travel. The folding table will other-
the direction of the arrow. Then swing the direction of the arrow and hold the lever in wise hit the seat cushion and cannot be
table up until the support strut engages se- this position. Push the table fully to the rear folded down.
curely. and release the lever. The table must en-
When using the folding table, it must, for gage properly in the convenience position. • M o v e the table back to the original posi-
reasons of safety, be engaged in the original tion until it engages properly.
>
M o v i n g to the original position
or convenience position. • Lift the table slightly until the knob
In order to return the table to the original
position, pull the disengaging lever to the farrow) on side of table support strut can be
Warning rear and hold the lever in this position. Push
pushed in.
The foldi ng table should not be the table right to the front and release the • Swing the table clown. Press on the table
erected w h e n the vehicle is in lever. The table must engage properly in the lightly until it engages in the retainer.
motion as it could cause injuries
original position.
in case of an accident or sudden
braking!
For this r eason, the table must be
folded d o w n and properly se-
cured w h e n the vehicle is on the
road.
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Electric sockets Cigarette lighter Ashtray D r o p s i d e (Pick-up)

E l e c t r i c s o c k e t in t h e i n s t r u - Press the lighter button in. The lighter will
Front
spring out when the heating element is hot.
ment panel
Removing:
The 12 Volt socket in the cigarette lighter Remove the c i g a r e t t e l i g h t e r immedi- Pull ashtray fully to rear, press the button on
can be used for other electrical accessories ately and light your cigarette on the heating the underside to disengage and take the
with a capacity of up to 120 Watts. When element. ashtray out.
the engine is not running this will, however,
Warning Replacing:
discharge the vehicle battery.
For further information refer to Booklet 3.2, • Exercise caution w h e n using Insert ashtray in guides and then push fully
"Accessories, modifications and renewal of the cigarette lighter! in.
parts". Careless or u n c o n t r o l l e d use of
Rear
the cigarette lighter can cause
O t h e r e l e c t r i c s o c k e t s in t h e burns. ^ C a r a v e l l e and Kombi
The cigarette lighter a n d the V Removing:
vehicle
socket also w o r k w h e n t h e igni-
According to the model version, other 12 t i o n is s w i t c h e d o f f a n d t h e k e y Open ashtray, press down and take out.
To lower the dropsides pull locking handle
Volt electric sockets can be found in the fol- removed. Replacing: outwards until the pin is clear of retaining
lowing positions in the vehicle. They can be For t h i s r e a s o n c h i l d r e n s h o u l d hole then swing handle d o w n .
Insert ashtray in from above and then push
used for electrical equipment: n e v e r b e l e f t in t h e v e h i c l e o n fully in. On vehicles w i t h s u p p o r t cables for
• 2 sockets in the luggage compartment*, their o w n . the tailboard do not place m o r e t h a n
Multivan
total capacity: max. 180 Watt 1 5 0 k g o n t a i l b o a r d w h e n i t is d o w n .
Removing:
• 1 socket behind the the front passenger
seat*, capacity: max. 180 Watt Open ashtray by pressing the cover and re- Warning
move the insert.
• 2 sockets in the lower side trims* right The t a i l l i g h t s are n o t v i s i b l e
Replacing: w h e n t h e t a i l b o a r d is l o w e r e d .
and left next to the seat bench, capacity:
T h e r e f o r e , if l i g h t s are r e q u i r e d ,
max. 180 Watt. Insert ashtray and then push fully in. o t h e r s a f e t y measures s h o u l d be
The battery will discharge w h e n electrical e m p l o y e d , e.g. w a r n i n g lights.
equipment is used and the engine is not run- Warning
ning. N e v e r u s e t h e a s h t r a y s as p a p e r
These sockets will be supplied by the addi- c o n t a i n e r s . Fire h a z a r d ! Note legal requirements w h e n employing
tional battery* on those vehicles where one such safety measures.
is fitted. The additional battery will dis-
charge if electrical equipment is used and
She engine is not running.
For further information refer to Booklet 3.2,
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Roof rack Manual gearbox
When loads are to be carried on the roof, the Roof load

following should be noted:
The permissible roof load (including
• A s the rain channels are moulded into the the carrier system) and the maxi-
roof for streamlining reasons, the normal mum permissible weight of the ve-
type of roof rack cannot be used. To avoid hicle must not be e x c e e d e d - see
risks we advise that only the cross bars pro- Booklet 3.3.
vided by the factory are used.
• Distribute the load evenly. W h e n using
• These cross bars are the basis for a c o m - carrier systems of a low load threshold, it is
plete roof load carrying system. For safety not possible to carry loads corresponding to
reasons w h e n carrying luggage, bicycles, the maximum permissible roof load. The
surf boards, skis and boats, the appropriate roof load carrier can only carry loads
special adapters are required. up to the limit defined in the assem-
Ail the components of this system are avail- bly instructions.
able from Volkswagen dealers. Gear change diagram A l l other engines
Warning
• A n y d a m a g e w h i c h may o c c u r to It s h o u l d be noted that when The diagram applies for 75, 103,
the vehicle as a result of using other transporting heavy items on the 111 and 150-kW engines.
roof load carrying systems or by in- vehicle roof, the handling will
correct fitting will not be covered by change due to the displacement • Only engage reverse gear w h e n vehicle
the Warranty. of the centre of gravity or as a re- is stationary. W h e n engine is running, de-
sult of the increased surface press clutch fully and wait a f e w seconds
Warning space exposed to the w i n d . Driv- before moving gear lever, to prevent grating
• Please refer to the a c c o m p a n y - ing style and speed must be al- noises.
ing a s s e m b l y instructions w h e n tered to suit. When reverse gear is engaged with ignition
using the roof load carrier sys- on, the reversing lights come on.
tem. • Ensure that the opened tailgate does not
Note
• C h e c k all securing points and knock against the roof load.
screws after having driven a W h e n driving you should not rest your hand
• Ensure that there is enough space be-
short d i s t a n c e , tighten if necess- on the gear lever. The pressure of your hand
tween the sliding roof in the driver's com-
ary and t h e n c h e c k again after is transmitted to the selector forks in the
partment and the roof load. The roof load
appropriate periods. gearbox and can cause premature wear on
could otherwise hinder the sliding roof
the forks.
when opening.
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A u t o m a t i c gearbox*
R - Reverse gear
Note
Depending on road resistance, for example J , (O) i The reverse gear should only be engaged
when the vehicle is stationary and w i t h the
when trailer towing or on uphill stretches, a engine idling. Before engaging the position
programme is automatically selected which " R " from the positions " P " or " N " the
provides more power by shifting into a brake pedal must be depressed and the lock
lower gear. This prevents frequent gear button in the selector lever handle must
changes. also be pressed.
Selector lever lock The reversing lights come on then the se-
IPDni lector lever is in the " R " position with the
In positions " P " and " N " with the ignition pzu I ignition switched on.
switched on the selector lever is locked. To
move the selector lever out of these posi- N - Neutral (idling position)
tions the brake pedal must be depressed To move the lever out of neutral w h e n sta-
and the selector lever button pushed-in. Selector lever positions
Driving programmes tionary or at speeds below 5 km/h and with
This prevents a gear being engaged inadver- In the combi-instrument there is a display ' 1 ignition switched on depress the brake
The gearbox management is equipped with tently and the vehicle unintentionally mov- that shows the currently selected selector pedal and press the lock button in the selec-
diverse driving programmes. Depending on ing off. lever position tor lever handle.
the style of driving or on the momentary A delay circuit prevents the selector lever
situation, an e c o n o m i c , that is a low-con- Warning D - Normal driving position
from locking w h e n it is moved quickly past
sumption, ora more " s p o r t y " programme the " N " position (for instance from " R " to Never s h i f t s e l e c t o r lever t o posi- The four forward gears are shifted up and
will be selected. " D " ) . This enables for example the vehicle tion " R " or " P " whilst the vehicle down automatically depending upon engine
is i n m o t i o n . load and road speed.
The programme is selected a u t o m a t i - to be "rocked" out of a "bogged d o w n " The gears c o u l d be d a m a g e d -
c a l l y depending on the movement of the position. The shift lock only locks the selec- Under certain driving conditions it is advan-
tor lever if it is left in the " N " position for risk of accident! tageous to engage one of the following de-
accelerator pedal.
more than about 1 second without the scribed selector lever positions.
If the accelerator pedal is moved s l o w l y , or brake pedal being depressed. P - Parking lock
at a n o r m a l rate, the gearbox will shift into At speeds above 5 km/h the selector lever The driving wheels are locked mechanically. 3 - Position for "hilly" regions
a higher gear earlier, and down into a lower This selector position is recommended in
lock is automatically switched-off in posi- The parking lock may only be engaged
gear later to r e d u c e f u e l c o n s u m p t i o n situations where the gearbox alternates fre-
tion " N " w h e n the vehicle is stationary. Before mov-
A more " s p o r t y " programme is selected quently between 3rd and 4th gears in the
ng the lever in or out of the " P " positionthe " D " position.
when the accelerator pedal is moved
r a p i d l y . The pedal does not have to be de- •I • lock button in the selector lever handle The 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears are shifted up
must be pressed. Before moving the selec-
pressed to the point of kick-down (see page tor lever out of the " P " position with the and down automatically depending upon
118). In this mode, the gearbox will shift up ignition switched on, the brake pedal must engine load, road speed and selected pro-
later to make full use of the engine's power also be depressed. gramme (E or S). The 4th gear is not en-
reserves. gaged. This increases the engine braking ef-
11 Depending upon the model the display can fect when the accelerator pedal is released.
also be fitted in the instrument panel.
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2 - Position for steep hills Warning M o v i n g off

Warning
This selector lever position is suitable for Please note that the driven Select driving range (R, D, 3, 2, 1). Wait
When the engine is running the
long climbs and descents. wheels c o u l d go into a spin if the until the gearbox has shifted a n d the
foot brake must be applied for all
The 1st and 2nd gears are shifted up and k i c k - d o w n device is applied on driving ranges as the trans- power f l o w is made to the driving
down automatically depending on engine roads with black ice. mission will not be completely in- wheels (light selection jerk perceptible).
load and road speed. The 3rd and 4th gears Risk of s k i d d i n g ! terrupted at idling speed - the ve- Then one c a n accelerate.
are not engaged in orderto avoid unnecess- hicle " c r e e p s " . Stopping
ary gear changes. This further increases the
W h e n the vehicle is stationary
engine braking effect on deceleration. W h e n the vehicle is stopped for a short
Notes on driving and a gear is e n g a g e d , the
period, at traffic lights for example, it is not
1 - Position for very steep hills throttle must not be opened inad-
Starting ' necessary to move the selector lever to
1
vertently on any a c c o u n t (for in-
This selector lever position is recom- position " N " . It is only necessary to apply
The engine can only be started w h e n selec- stance by h a n d f r o m the engine
mended for very steep descents. the foot brakes. The engine should however
torleverisat " N " or " P " . S e e a l s o "Starting compartment). Otherwise the ve-
To engage this gear, the lock button in the only be running at idling speed.
engine" on page 123. hicle will m o v e immediately -
selector lever handle must be pressed in. even if the handbrake has been On some engine models, the gearbox will
Selecting a driving range shift automatically to idling (N) if the position
The vehicle only moves in 1 st gear. The 2nd, fully applied.
3rd and 4th gears are not engaged. Maxi- When the vehicle is stationary and R, D, 3 or 2 has been selected and the ve-
m u m possible engine braking effect is now the engine is running a l w a y s de- hicle is on a level surface.
Before w o r k i n g on the vehicle
available. press the foot brake w h e n selecting
with the engine running, apply Noise levels and fuel consumption are re-
The cruise control * cannot be used in posi- a gear. the handbrake and put the selec- duced in this way. the vehicle may move off
tion "1". When the vehicle is stationary do tor lever in "P". more slowly than normal as the power line
not depress the accelerator w h e n to the drive wheels is then slightly delayed.
Note selecting a gear.
W h e n changing d o w n manually the selector
If the lever is m o v e d accidentally
lever can be moved into the lower gear posi-
into " N " w h e n driving, release ac-
tion, but the gearbox will not change down
celerator and let the engine speed
until it is no longer possible to over-rev the
drop to idling before selecting a for-
engine.
ward gear again.
Kick-down device
Warning
The kick-down device gives maximum ac- Please take notice of the w a r n i n g
celeration. W h e n the accelerator pedal is notes on the next pages.
pressed right down past the full throttle
position, depending on road speed and en-
gine speed, the box changes down into a
lower gear. The shift into the next higher 1 1 If the button in the selector lever is pressed
gear then takes place as soon as the maxi- and held before the ignition is switched on,
mum specified engine speed is reached. the ignition key will not be able to be turned.
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Handbrake Ignition lock
Parking To apply t h e h a n d b r a k e pull l e v e r u p firmly.

Warning
O n hills t h e 1 s t g e a r or w i t h a u t o m a t i c g e a r -
Warning box t h e p a r k i n g lock s h o u l d a l s o b e e n - Do not withdraw key f r o m lock
To prevent t h e vehicle rolling g a g e d . T h e h a n d b r a k e s h o u l d a l w a y s b e ap- u n t i l v e h i c l e is s t a t i o n a r y ! T h e
away inadvertently, you should p l i e d s o f i r m l y that it is not p o s s i b l e t o d r i v e steering lock could be uninten-
always apply the handbrake tionally engaged.
inadvertently w i t h the handbrake on.
firmly w h e n the vehicle has c o m e W h e n t h e h a n d b r a k e is a p p l i e d w i t h the • If t h e v e h i c l e i s l e f t - e v e n i f
to a c o m p l e t e stop. Also place ignition o n , t h e b r a k e s y s t e m w a r n i n g l a m p only temporarily - a l w a y s re-
t h e gear s e l e c t o r lever in p o s i t i o n or t h e h a n d b r a k e w a r n i n g l a m p w i l l c o m e m o v e t h e i g n i t i o n key. T h i s is par-
"P". on, d e p e n d i n g on the m o d e l v e r s i o n . t i c u l a r l y i m p o r t a n t if c h i l d r e n a r e
to r e m a i n in the vehicle. T h e y
O n a gradient the handbrake should be ap- To r e l e a s e h a n d b r a k e , pull l e v e r up slightly, could otherwise start the engine
p l i e d f i r m l y first a n d t h e n t h e p a r k i n g l o c k p r e s s l o c k i n g k n o b in a n d p u s h l e v e r right or operate the electric equip-
e n g a g e d . T h i s w i l l e n s u r e that t h e l o c k i n g down. m e n t e.g. e l e c t r i c w i n d o w s .
m e c h a n i s m is n o t t o o heavily l o a d e d a n d Petrol engines Risk of accident!
m a k e s the l o c k e a s i e r to d i s e n g a g e . Warning
1 - Ignition off, • To prevent the v e h i c l e rolling
• To prevent the v e h i c l e rolling away inadvertently, you should
Tow starting engine off,
away inadvertently, you should always apply the handbrake
O n vehicles with automatic gearbox the e n - steering w h e e l can be locked
always apply the handbrake firmly w h e n the vehicle has c o m e
g i n e c a n n o t b e s t a r t e d by t o w i n g or p u s h i n g firmly after the vehicle has c o m e 2 - Ignition on
to a c o m p l e t e stop.
the v e h i c l e - s e e B o o k l e t 3.2. to a c o m p l e t e stop. 3 - Starting engine
W h e n the b a t t e r y is flat, t h e e n g i n e c a n b e
You should also put the car into
s t a r t e d f r o m t h e b a t t e r y of a n o t h e r v e h i c l e
gear (manual gearbox) or the
by u s i n g j u m p e r c a b l e s . S e e " E m e r g e n c y Diesel engines
gear s e l e c t o r lever in p o s i t i o n P
s t a r t i n g " . B o o k l e t 3.2.
(automatic gearbox). 1 - Fuel supply cut off,
Towing • Please note that the hand- engine off,
If t h e v e h i c l e h a s to b e t o w e d at any t i m e , brake must be released com- steering w h e e l can be locked
y o u m u s t r e a d t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s in t h e s e c - p l e t e l y a f t e r a p p l i c a t i o n . If t h e 2 - G l o w and drive position
tion " T o w i n g / t o w s t a r t i n g " in B o o k l e t 3.2. h a n d b r a k e is o n l y p a r t l y r e l e a s e d
To p r e v e n t d r a i n i n g the b a t t e r y u n n e c e s s a r -
it c o u l d l e a d t o o v e r h e a t i n g o f
ily, large c u r r e n t c o n s u m e r s s h o u l d n o t b e
the brakes and thus negatively
s w i t c h e d o n together w i t h the g l o w plugs.
affect the f u n c t i o n of the brake
system. This could also lead to 3 - Starting engine
premature rear brake lining wear.
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For all vehicles: Ignition key lock* ' General notes • On vehicles w i t h a catalytic con-
On vehicles with an automatic gearbox* verter t h e engine m u s t n o t be
Position 1:
after switching off the ignition the ignition Warning s t a r t e d b y t o w i n g t h e v e h i c l e in ex-
To l o c k t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l withdraw key can only be withdrawn if the selector cess o f 5 0 m. O t h e r w i s e u n b u r n t
When r u n n i n g t h e engine in con-
key and turn w h e e l until you hear the lock- lever is in the " P " position f i n e d s p a c e s t h e r e is a d a n g e r o f fuel can pass into the c o n v e r t e r and
ing pin engage. When the ignition key has been withdrawn poisoning. lead t o d a m a g e .
We recommend that the steering wheel al- the selector lever is locked in this position.
ways be locked w h e n you leave the vehicle. • Before starting, move gear lever to neu- • B e f o r e t r y i n g t o s t a r t t h e e n g i n e
The possibility of your vehicle being stolen tral (with automatic gearbox, selector lever b y t o w i n g , a n a t t e m p t s h o u l d b e
is drastically reduced in this way. Electronic immobilizer in " P " or "IM" position) and apply handbrake m a d e , i f p o s s i b l e , t o u s e t h e b a t t e r y
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized per- firmly. o f a n o t h e r v e h i c l e - see B o o k l e t 3.2,
Note
If lights or turn signals are not switched off, sons using your vehicle. • On vehicles with a manual gearbox de- " E m e r g e n c y s t a r t i n g " .
a buzzer* will sound, after the ignition key A micro-chip is located in the head of the I press the clutch pedal when operating
has been removed, when the driver's door key which automatically deactivates the im- starter so that starter only has to turn en-
is open. mobilizer w h e n the key is inserted in the gine.
ignition lock. • As soon as engine starts, release the
Position 2: Petrol engines
The system is automatically activated when ignition key so that starter can disengage.
If the key is difficult to turn in the lock or can- These engines are equipped with a petrol in-
not be turned to this position at all, the steer- the ignition is switched off. • After starting a cold engine it may sound
The engine can t h u s only be started jection system that automatically supplies
ing wheel must be rocked to and fro slightly noisy for a moment or t w o because the oil
the correct fuel/air mixture at all ambient
to release the locking pin. with a correctly coded Genuine pressure has to build up in the hydraulic
temperatures.
V o l k s w a g e n key. tappets first. This is normal and no cause for
P o s i t i o n 3: alarm. When engine is c o l d o r a t o p e r a t i n g
T r o u b l e f r e e o p e r a t i o n o f y o u r ve-
In this position the headlights and other t e m p e r a t u r e do n o t accelerate before or
hicle c a n o n l y be g u a r a n t e e d w h e n Do not warm engine up by run-
heavy current consumers are switched off. u s i n g g e n u i n e k e y s . during the starting procedure.
ning it with vehicle stationary.
Before the starter can be operated again the Drive off straight away. If the engine does not start at once, stop
key must be turned back to position 1 . The using the starter after 10 sees, wait about
non-repeat mechanism in the ignition lock • Do not overrev or use full throttle until half a minute and then try again.
prevents the starter from being operated the engine has reached the normal operat- If the engine still does not start, the electric
when engine is running, as this could dam- ing temperature. fuel pump fuse may have blown - see
age the starter. Booklet 3.2, "Fuses".
When the engine is v e r y h o t it may be
necessary to accelerate slightly after the
engine has started.
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Stopping engine
065, 75 and 111 kW engine When engine has been r u n n i n g fast

Diesel engines While the g l o w plugs are w o r k i n g do
for a long t i m e , let it idle for about
not s w i t c h o n any heavy current Starting a c o l d engine
G l o w plug s y s t e m 2 minutes before s w i t c h i n g off to
consumers because this would • Turn the key in the ignition lock to posi- prevent a build up of heat.
After switching to the driving position (igni- place an unnecessary load on the tion 2 - the glow plug warning lamp c o m e s
tion on), the required glow plug warm-up battery. on. It goes out w h e n the ignition tempera- Warning
time is indicated by a lamp which is con- • When the warning lamp goes out, start ture is reached.
trolled by the coolant temperature. After the engine has been
the engine immediately. While the g l o w plugs are w o r k i n g do stopped the fan can c o n t i n u e
C o l d starting aid Do not depress the accelerator while start- not s w i t c h on any heavy current running for a while (up to about
To facilitate starting 50 and 55 kW en- ing. consumers because this would 10 minutes) with the ignition
place an unnecessary load on the s w i t c h e d off. It can also start to
gines from cold, there is a cold starting de- If the engine only fires irregularly, continue
battery. run again suddenly after a short
vice (cold starting aid) in the injection pump. to operate the starter a few seconds longer
The cold starting device is actuated w h e n (30 seconds at maximum) until the eng ne A ,
: • W h e n the warning lamp goes out, start time if
the knob on the left of the steering column runs under its own power. ™ ' • the engine immediately. - the c o o l a n t temperature in-
is pulled out fully. If the engine does not start, repeat preglow Do not depress the accelerator while start- creases due to heat build-up
and try starting it again as described. If the ing. - w h e n engine is hot and the en-
engine still does not start the fuse for the If the engine only fires irregularly, continue gine c o m p a r t m e n t is heated
50 and 55 kW engines
Diesel glow plugs may have blown - see to operate the starter a few seconds longer additionally by s t r o n g sun-
Starting a c o l d engine Booklet 3.2, " F u s e s " . (30 seconds at maximum) until the engine light.
• At ambient temperatures of between • Push the cold start aid knob in fully as runs under its o w n power. Special care must therefore be
+ 1 8 ° C and - 1 5 C , pull the cold start knob
C
soon as the engine has reached its normal If the engine does not start, repeat preglow taken w h e n w o r k i n g in the en-
out fully before operating the starter. operating temperature. and try starting it again as described. If the gine c o m p a r t m e n t .
At lower temperatures, the knob should not Starting a w a r m engine engine still does not start the fuse for the
be pulled out until engine is firing reg- Diesel glow plugs may have blown - see
The glow plug lamp does not come on - the
Booklet 3.2, " F u s e s " .
ularly - the engine will then start more engine can be started straight away. Do not
readily. pull the cold start aid knob and do not press Starting a w a r m engine
• Turn the key in the ignition lock to posi- the accelerator pedal. The glow plug lamp does not come on - the
tion 2 - see page 121 - the glow plug warn- engine can be started straight away.
ing lamp comes on. It goes out when the
Starting after tank has been run
ignition temperature is reached - see page
• empty
21.
If the tank on vehicles with a diese! engine
was empty, starting after filling with diesel
fuel can take longer than normal - up to one
minute. This is because the fuel system
must first be freed of air before starting.
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Cruise control system^
To relieve the foot on the accelerator pedal "Altering stored speed Switching system off
this system can hold any speed above about temporarily
Reducing / Setting
45 km/h (25 mph) constant, so far as this is
permitted by engine output. The stored speed can be reduced by pres- Vehicles w i t h manual gearbox:
The cruise control system cannot keep a sing button B. The system is t e m p o r a r i l y s w i t c h e d
constant speed w h e n driving downhill. The By pressing button B briefly, the stored o f f when brake or clutch pedals are used or
speed will increase as a result of the ve- speed is reduced by a preset amount. If you when speed is considerably below pro-
hide. The brakes should be applied. press and hold the button, the speed will de- grammed speed i.e. when driving up a
crease through automatic deceleration. The steep gradient in too high a gear.
Warning speed reached w h e n releasing the button The speed stored at this time w i l l r e m a i n
The cruise c o n t r o l system should will be saved. in t h e m e m o r y .
not be used in dense traffic a n d If the button is released at a speed of less To r e s u m e the previously stored speed
poor road conditions (slippery |than approx. 45 km/h, the memory is de- push switch A fully to the left after the
surfaces, aquaplaning, gravel). pleted. The speed must then, if necessary, brake or clutch pedals are released.
Storing speed
be reset using button B after the vehicle
W h e n s y s t e m is s w i t c h e d o n d o n o t When the speed to be maintained has been has accelerated to a speed higher than ap-
move into neutral w i t h o u t depres- reached the press button B (SET) must be prox. 45 km/h. Warning
sing t h e c l u t c h pedal, otherwise t h e pressed briefly. The foot can then be taken
Accelerating / Storing T he p r o g r a m m e d speed must
engine w i l l race a n d c a n , u n d e r cer- off the accelerator pedal. o n l y b e r e s u m e d w h e n i t is n o t
tain circumstances, become dam- The stored speed can be i n c r e a s e d with-
The speed can also be increased in the nor- too high f o r the existing traffic
aged. out depressing the accelerator by moving
mal way with the accelerator pedal. When conditions.
On vehicles w i t h automatic gearbox, the the pedal is then released the previously the slide control A to the left.
Cruise Control System is only active w h e n programmed speed is resumed. By briefly pressing the slide control, the
the gear selector is position D, 3 or 2 . If any speed is increased by a preset amount. If
This is, however, not the case w h e n the
other position (P, N, R or 1) is selected the switch is moved to the left and held, the
stored speed is exceeded by more than 10
while driving, the last speed to be stored is speed is increased through automatic ac-
km/h for a period of more than 5 minutes.
deleted and the system switched off. celeration. The speed reached w h e n the
The speed must then be stored again.
switch is released is then saved.
Warning
Switching on The p r o g r a m m e d speed must
T h e s y s t e m is o p e r a t e d with the sliding only be r e s u m e d w h e n it is n o t
switch A and the press button B on the turn too high f o r the existing traffic
conditions.
signal lever.
The system is s w i t c h e d o n by moving
switch A to O N .
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Electronic Stability
Programme*
Storing speed
If no speed was saved before the system
was temporarily switched off or if the
stored speed was deleted, a new speed can
be set using switch A as follows:
• Move switch A fully to the left and hold
until the desired speed has been reached.
The speed is stored after the switch has
been released.
or
• Press button B briefly. The current speed
is stored.
Vehicles w i t h automatic gearbox: S w i t c h i n g o f f t h e ESP / T C S
The system is t e m p o r a r i l y s w i t c h e d S w i t c h i n g s y s t e m o f f The ESP/TCS should always be switched on
o f f when brake or clutch pedals are used or c o m p l e t e l y under normal circumstances.
when the switch A is moved to OFF (not en-
gaged). Vehicles w i t h manual gearbox: Press the button (see illustration) to turn off
the system.
The speed stored at this time w i l l r e m a i n The system is c o m p l e t e l y s w i t c h e d o f f
in t h e m e m o r y by moving the switch A fully to the right When the system is switched off, the ESP
warning lamp will light up - see page 22.
To r e s u m e the previously stored speed (OFF) or - w h e n vehicle is stationary - by
push switch A fully to the left when brake switching the ignition off. Only in certain cases, when wheel spin is re-
or clutch pedals are released. quired, is it advantageous to switch off the
system.
Warning Vehicles w i t h automatic gearbox:
For example
The p r o g r a m m e d speed must The system is c o m p l e t e l y s w i t c h e d o f f
- when driving with snow chains
o n l y be r e s u m e d w h e n it is n o t by moving the selector lever:
too high f o r t h e existing traffic - when driving in deep snow or on a loose
• to positions P, N , R or 1
conditions. surface
or
- when freeing the vehicle if it is stuck.
Furthermore, the system will be s w i t c h e d by switching off the ignition w h e n t h e
v e h i c l e is s t a t i o n a r y . The system should then be switched on
o f f t e m p o r a r i l y if the selector lever is
again by pressing the button. The system
moved to positions N or 1
will switch on automatically w h e n the en-
The speed stored in the memory at this time gine is turned on.
w i l l be d e l e t e d
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Filling the tank
Note
A n y fuel spillages should be w i p e d
• A L P H A B E T I C A L INDEX
off the paint finish immediately, as
the paint c o u l d otherwise be dam-
aged. This applies in particular to
RME fuel (rapeseed methyl ester/di-
ester). A C
• On vehicles with a catalytic con- Additional seat adjustments Canvas w i n d o w 53
verter, never drive until the fuel tank - Driver's seat 75 CD changer location 83
is c o m p l e t e l y empty. T h e irregular
fuel supply can cause misfiring. This - Front passenger's seat 75 Central locking 40
B7D-149K
allows unburnt fuel into the exhaust ^ A i r extraction 63 Centre seat bench
system, w h i c h can cause overheat- ^Airbag - Installing 99
The filler neck is on the left-hand side of the ing and damage to the catalyst.
vehicle. - Airbag warning lamp 22 - Removing 99
You can reach the lockable* cap after having Warning Alternator warning lamp 18 Check system 25
opened the tank flap (see illustration). A n y statutory regulations must Anti-dazzle interior mirror 71 Child-proof lock
The tank flap can be locked and unlocked be o b s e r v e d w h e n carrying a re-
Anti-locking Brake System - Sliding door 34
with the ignition key. serve canister of fuel. For safety
reasons it is r e c o m m e n d e d that a - Warning lamp 23 -Tailgate 39
When the tank cap has been taken off, it can reserve canister not be c a r r i e d . In Arm rests 76 - W i n g door 37
be hooked over the tank flap - see illustra- the event of an accident, the can-
tion. Ashtray 113 Cigarette lighter 112
ister c o u l d be d a m a g e d a n d fuel
The tank holds about 80 litres. spillage c o u l d occur. Auto-check system 25 Cockpit 3
- Function check 25 Cold starting aid 124
qQp As soon as the correctly oper-
^> ated automatic nozzle switches Automatic gearbox 116 Coolant temperature gauge 8
•
off for the first time, the tank is full. - Reversing lights 117 Coolant level 19
Do not try then to put more fuel in
because the expansion space in tank Cruise control system 126
will be filled - the fuel can then over- Curtains 73
flow when it becomes warm.
After filling tank, screw cap on tightly and
B
lock it. ^ B e d panel
- Raising 57
Please do not forget to close the tank flap
- Removing and installing 57
again.
Belt retainer
- Rear seat bench 100
- Seat bench 99
- Single seat 95
Bonnet 58
Brake warning lamp 18
Brake wear monitor 22
• Buzzer 6 1 , 122
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX ALPHABETICAL INDEX
D G I
Dash panel 3 Engine Gear change diagram .. 115 Ignition lock 121
Dash panel lighting 62 - Oil pressure 20 Gear stick 115 Immobilizer 33, 122
Daylight driving lights 61 - O i l level 20 Glove box 82 Indicators 2 1 , 64
Diesel engines - Safety notes 60 Glove box light 66 Installing seat
- Empty tank 125 -Starting/stopping 123 Glow plug warning lamp 21 - Folding seat in Multivan 92
•
- Starting 124 Engine management system . . . . 21 Glow plugs 124 - Single seat with refrigerator . . 97
Dip lever 64 Enlarging luggage space 100 Instrument lighting 62
Door locks 34 - Multivan 86 Instruments 6
Doors 34 Entry area light 66 H Interior lights 65
Drink can holder 104 Hand-held telephone 30 Interior mirror 71
Driver's seat 74 Environment Handbrake 19, 120
- Additional adjustments
Dropside
75 - Filling the tank 730
113 Exhaust emission warning lamp . . 21
Hazard warning lights
Head restraints
62
77 K
Drying roof 55 Exterior mirror 71 Headlight flasher 64 Key tag 32
Headlight range control 62 Key with built-in light 33
Headlight washer system 68 Keys 32
E F Heated front seats 78 - Security locking 33
Electric socket 112 Filling the tank 130 Heated mirrors 72 Kick-down 118
Electric windows 45 Fogiights 61 (Heated rear window 73
Electronic immobilizer 33,122 Folding exterior mirrors in 72 Holder for coins for parking metres 82
Electronic Stability Folding exterior mirrors out 72 Horn 3
Programme 22, 129 Folding seat 96
Emergency key 32 Folding table 110
Foot mats 78
Front passenger's seat
- Additional seat adjustments .. /5
Front seats 74
Fuel gauge 9
Fuel reserve 22
t
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R s
Radio w a v e k e y w i t h o u t f u n c t i o n . 4 3 Removing seat bench Safety notes 60 S e c u r i n g child seat 9 0 , 97
- Centre seat bench 99 Seat belt w a r n i n g l a m p 18 Security l o c k i n g 33
Radio w a v e r e m o t e control 42
- Multivan 87 Seat b e n c h S e l e c t o r lever 117
Radio w a v e r e m o t e control key
-Synchronisation 43 - Rear s e a t b e n c h 101 - Installing 87 S e r v i c e Interval Display 14
R e a d i n g light 65 Replacement keys 32 i - Sleeping surface 86 S i d e lights 61
Rear fog light 21 Rev counter 7 Seat c u s h i o n Single f o l d i n g s e a t s 92
Rear seat b e n c h 100 Reverse gear 117 -Installing 103 Single s e a t
- Double cab 103 R e v e r s i n g lights 115 - Removing 103 - Installing 95
- Driving p o s i t i o n 100 - A u t o m a t i c gearbox 117 Seat heating 78 - Removing 95
-Fitting 102 Roof Beat p o s i t i o n Sleeping surface 86
- Removing 101 - Airing 55 - Driver's s e a t 74 Sliding d o o r 34
-Tipping 101 - Closing 54 ••- Front p a s s e n g e r seat 74 Sliding roof 48
R e a r v i e w mirror 71 - Lifting 52 Seat r u n n e r s 85 Sliding w i n d o w 44
Rear w i n d o w Roof b e d 56 Seat s t o p 75 Sliding/tilting roof 50
- Heating 73 Roof light 63 Seats 74 Socket 112
Rear w i n d o w w a s h / w i p e 68 Roof load 114 -Adjusting 74 Speedometer 9
Refrigerator 106 Roof load carrying s y s t e m 114 • Folding 92 Starting the e n g i n e 123
- Removing 108 Roof rack 114 S e a t s in p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t . 8 4 - W i t h an e m p t y tank 125
- Tips for u s e 109 Roof v e n t 6 | Seat/sleeping surface 86 S t e e r i n g / s t a r t e r lock 121
R e m o t e control 42 Rotating seat ' Stopping engine 125
Removing seat - S e c u r i n g child seat ! S t o w a g e box 82
- Folding s e a t in c e n t r e seat r o w 96 Rotating s e a t s < Sun screen 48
- Folding s e a t in M u l t i v a n 92 Sun visors 70
- Rotating s e a t in M u l t i v a n 91 Sunroof 50
- Single s e a t in c e n t r e seat r o w 95 Switches 61
- Single seat w i t h refrigerator . . 97
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136
A L P H A B E T I C A L INDEX
T w
Tachograph 16 Warning lamps 17
Tailgate 39 - Airbag s y s t e m 22
- Luggage carrier 39 -Alternator 18
Tank cap 130 - A n t i - l o c k i n g brake s y s t e m ... 23
Telephone m o u n t i n g 30 - Brake w e a r m o n i t o r 27k
Thermal box 106 - Coolant t e m p e r a t u r e 19
- Installing 109 - Electronic Stability P r o g r a m m e 22
Trailer turn signals 21 - Engine m a n a g e m e n t s y s t e m . 21
Transistor light 66 - Exhaust e m i s s i o n 21
Trip m e t e r 14 - Fuel reserve 22
Turn signals 2 1 , 64 - Handbrake 19
- Main beam 21
U
- Rear f o g light 21
- Seat belt w a r n i n g lamp 18
Unlatching d o o r 34 - Trailer t u r n signals 21
Unlocking d o o r 40 - Turn signals 21
Waste container 83
W i n d o w in f r o n t canvas 53
Windows 451
Windscreen wiper 67~ •LKSWAGEN AG is working continuously All rights are reserved expressly by VOLK-
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Vehicle Navigation s y s t e m 24 Wing doors 36
ilnlr., Please appreciate that w e must re- out notice.
Ventilation 63 - Open 36 1 i v i ! the right to change our models in
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3.1.

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Turn signal and main beam lever interior lights

drawn, a buzzer* will sound when the ciosecl. O

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Windscreen wiper and washer system

Wipers and washers only work w h e n igni-

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Windscreen wiper blades

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Sun visors Mirrors

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Heated rear window Curtains

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SEATS AND STOWAGE

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Folding seat bench i n t o sleeping

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SEATS AND STOWAGE

Securing the c h i l d seat with "Iso- Installing rotating seat

Seats in rear seat area (Caravelle/Kombi)

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Single s e a t s * Installing single seat

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Rear seat bench

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Rear seat bench

• Carefully fold seat back S t o w a g e area under the seat

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Drink / can holder*

SEATS AND STOWAGE

General description It is possible to keep drinks and food either

• Food and drinks should only be placed in

Notes a n d tips when using the

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Folding table in the

The sleeping surface/seat bench must first

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Electric sockets Cigarette lighter Ashtray D r o p s i d e (Pick-up)

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Roof rack Manual gearbox

When loads are to be carried on the roof, the Roof load

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2 - Position for steep hills Warning M o v i n g off

Handbrake Ignition lock

Parking To apply t h e h a n d b r a k e pull l e v e r u p firmly.

Starting the engine

065, 75 and 111 kW engine When engine has been r u n n i n g fast

Cruise control system^

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Filling the tank

INDEX INDEX 133

INDEX INI'I X 137

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