should be replaced at a qualified workshop. Volks-wagen Commercial Vehicles dealers are kept up to date with regard to any changes.
A WARNING
Unsuitable service fluids and consumables, and the Incorrect use of these fluids and con-sumables, can cause accidents, serious inju-ries, burns or poisoning.
• Service fluids must be kept In their origi-nal sealed container.
• Never store service fluids In empty food containers, bottles or any other non-original containers as people finding these containers could drink them.
• Keep children away from all service fluids and consumables.
• Always read and follow the Information and warnings on the service fluid packaging.
Repairs and technical modifications
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Repairs and modifications must always be car-ried out according to Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles specifications =:ob:,!
Unauthorised modifications to the electronic com-ponents or software in the vehicle may cause faults. As the electronic components are linked to-gether in networks. other systems may be affected by the faults. This can seriously impair safety, lead to excessive wear of components, and also invalid-ate the type approval for the vehicle.
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealer can-not be held liable for any damage caused by tech-nical modifications and/or work performed incor-rectly.
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealer can-not be held liable for any damage caused by tech-nical modifications and/or work performed incor-rectly. This is also not covered by the Volkswagen guarantee.
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A WARNING (Continued)
• When using products that give off harmful fumes, always work outdoors or In a well-ventilated area.
• Never use fuel, turpentine, engine oil, nail varnish remover or other volatile fluids for vehicle care. They are toxic and highly flam-mable. They could cause fires and explo-sions.
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• Only use suitable service fluids for refilling. Never use the wrong service fluid. Failure to observe this warning can result In serious mal-functions and engine damage.
• Optional equipment and other accessories In front of the air Inlet reduce the cooling effect of the coolant. The engine may overheat at high ambient temperatures and high engine loads.
Leaking service fluids can pollute the envi-C!IS ronment. Spilt service fluids must be collec-ted in suitable containers and disposed of properly and with respect for the environment.
Vehicles with special auxiliary equipment or body parts
The manufacturer of these components must en-sure that these parts (fittings) adhere to the stipula-ted environmental laws and regulations, particular-ly the EU directive 2000/53/EC concerning end-of-life vehicles and EU directive 2003/11/EC concern-ing the restriction on the marketing and use of cer-tain dangerous substances and preparations.
The vehicle owner should keep all assembly docu-mentation for these auxiliary fittings, and pass it on to any scrapping company later engaged. This is to facilitate environmentally responsible disposal for all vehicles, Including refitted vehicles.
Windscreen repairs
To function properly, some items of equipment re-quire a camera or sensor, which Is located on the inside of the windscreen near the interior mirror. If the windscreen in the viewing field of the camera ,..
Retrofitting two-way radios
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You will need an external aerial to use a two-way radio in the vehicle.
Any retrofit installation of electrical or electronic equipment in the vehicle will affect its vehicle type approval. Under certain circumstances, this can negate the type approval for the vehicle.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has approved the vehicle for use with two-way radios providing the following conditions are observed:
• Correct installation of external aerial.
• A maximum transmitting power of 10 watts.
The equipment can only operate at maximum range with an external aerial.
Check first with a qualified workshop if you wish to use a two-way radio with a transmitting power of over 10 watts. Qualified workshops are familiar with the technical options for retrofitting. Volkswa-gen Commercial Vehicles recommends using a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership for this purpose.
Information stored in the control units
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Your vehicle is factory fitted with electronic control units which are responsible for engine and gearbox management. The control units also monitor the function of the exhaust system and the airbags.
These electronic control units continuously evalu-ate data relevant to the vehicle while the vehicle is being driven. Only these data will be stored if there are any faults recorded or any deviations from the specified values. This is generally displayed by the indicator lamps on the instrument cluster.
Special units are required to read and evaluate da-ta stored in the control units.
These data are stored so that specialist workshops can diagnose and solve problems. The following data may have been stored:
• Engine and gearbox-relevant data.
• Speed.
• Direction of travel.
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Please comply with relevant legislation and the in-structions and information given in the operating manuals for radio equipment.
A WARNING
If radio equipment is not secured or not prop-erly secured in the vehicle, it could be flung though the interior during a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre, or In the event of an accident. This can cause Injuries.
• While the vehicle is in motion, always se-cure radio equipment properly outside the airbag deployment zone or stow them away safely.
A CAUTION
If you use two-way radios in the car without an external aerial, electromagnetic radiation in the vehicle could exceed limit values. This also applies to external aerials which have not been correctly installed.
• Two-way radios should only be used In the vehicle If an external aerial Is properly connected.
• Braking power.
• Seat belt monitor.
The control units never record conversations that take place in the vehicle. it is neither possible nor permitted to use the stored data to create move-ment profiles.
When the vehicle is being used, situations may arise in which the stored data (alone or in conjunc-tion with other information such as accident re-ports, vehicle damage, witness statements etc.) can become assignable to a particular person, whereby consultation of an expert and use of the expert's information may be necessary.
In vehicles with an emergency call function via a mobile telephone or other units, the current loca-tion can be transmitted. In the event of an accident in which the control units register that an airbag has been triggered, the system can automatically send out a signal. This depends on your service provider. Transmission is possible only in areas
Additional functions that are contractually agreed with the customer, e.g. vehicle positioning in an emergency, allow certain vehicle data to be trans-mitted from the vehicle.
Event data recorder
The vehicle is not fitted with an event data record-er.
Event data recorders temporarily store vehicle in-formation. This provides precise information in the event of an accident. In vehicles with an airbag system, data that might be relevant in the event of an accident can be stored, e.g. impact speed, belt buckle status, seat positions and trigger speed. The scope of the data is manufacturer-specific.
An event data recorder may only be fitted if the owner has approved the procedure. This is cov-ered by legislation in some countries.
Reprogramming control units
All data for the control of components are stored in the control units. Some convenience functions, such as lane change flash, single door unlocking and displays, can be reprogrammed using special workshop equipment. If this is the case, the de-scriptions in your vehicle wallet will no longer cor-respond with the original functions. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends that any re-programming should be confirmed in the service schedule under "Workshop comments".
Information about possible reprogramming can be obtained from the Volkswagen dealership.
Reading the vehicle's event memory
There is a diagnostic interface for reading the event memories in the vehicle interior &. Data relating to the function and status of the electronic control units are stored in the event memory. Addi-tional information on the stored data is available from qualified workshops.
The diagnosis interface is located in the footwell on the driver side behind a cover next to the lever for opening the bonnet.
The event memory should only be read and reset by a qualified workshop.
After a fault has been rectified, the information in the memory pertaining to the fault is deleted. Other memory content is overwritten on an on-going ba-sis.
A WARNING
Incorrect use of the diagnostic Interface can cause faults, which can result in accidents and serious injuries.
• Never read the event memory using the di-agnostic Interface yourself.
• The diagnostic Interface should only be read by a qualified workshop.
external aerial
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Both during telephone calls and in standby mode, mobile telephones transmit and receive radio waves, which may also be termed "high-frequency energy". Current scientific literature warns us that radio waves can be harmful to human beings if they exceed certain limits. Government bodies and international committees have introduced threshold values and guidelines to ensure that electromag-netic radiation produced by mobile telephones does not pose a hazard to health. However, there is no proven scientific evidence that demonstrates that cordless telephones are absolutely safe.
For this reason, some experts are calling for more precautions to be taken in the use of mobile tele-phones, by taking steps to reduce the level of per-sonal exposure to electromagnetic radiation.
If a mobile telephone that is not connected to the vehicle's external aerial is used inside the vehicle, the level of electromagnetic radiation could be higher than when the mobile telephone is connec-ted to an integrated aerial or any other external aerial.
If the vehicle is fitted with a suitable hands-free unit which enables the use of innumerable additional functions of Bluetooth® compatible mobile tele-phones, this will satisfy the legal requirements in many countries which permit the use of a mobile telephone in a vehicle only if a hands-free unit is used.
The factory-fitted hands-free system in your vehicle has been developed for use with mobile tele-phones that are compatible with Bluetooth®_ Mo-bile telephones must be carried in a suitable tele-phone holder or be stored securely in the vehicle. If a telephone holder is used it must be securely at-tached to the base plate. This is the only way to .,.
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Mobile on line services
c:QJ Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Volkswagen Car-Net services Applications (apps) .. 402 404
Information on the Volkswagen Car-Net
mobile online services and applications
(apps) can be transmitted directly to your
vehicle and integrated.
For information on Volkswagen Car-Net services and applications, their availability and the related technical requirements and compatible devices go to www.volkswagen-commercial-vehicles-carnet.com.
Additional information and warnings:
• 399, Using a mobile telephone in the vehicle without a connection to the external aerial
• Radio. provision for mobile tele-phone, infotainment system, navigation system
A WARNING
If mobile equipment is not secured or Is in-correctly secured in the vehicle, it could be flung though the interior during a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre, or in the event of an accident. This can cause injuries.
Volkswagen Car-Net services
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402 I Cleaning and maintenance
A WARNING (Continued)
• While the vehicle is in motion, always se-cure mobile equipment properly outside the airbag deployment zone or stow them away safely.
A WARNING
Unsuitable or incorrect use of applications and Volkswagen Car-Net services can cause damage to the vehicle, accidents or serious injury.
• Volkswagen recommends that you only use Volkswagen applications and Volkswa-gen Car-Net services for your vehicle.
• Protect the mobile device and the applica-tions on it from misuse.
• Never make changes to applications or Volkswagen Car-Net services.
• Observe the user guide for your mobile device.
A WARNING
Using applications and Volkswagen Car-Net services while driving can distract you from the road. Accidents and Injuries can occur if the driver is distracted.
• Always drive carefully and responsibly.
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Your mobile devices must always be switched off In areas where special regulations apply and when the use of such devices Is not per-mitted. The radiation emitted by these mobile devices when switched on could interfere with sensitive technical and medical equipment, possibly resulting in malfunction of or damage to the equipment.
In the interest of data protection. Depending on which services are activated, any relevant In-formation must also be given to the driver.
m Volkswagen collects, processes, transmits W and uses personal data entered by the user within the framework of legal regulations for the purpose of smooth functioning of individual Volks-wagen Car-Net services and their provision. Data
Applications (apps)
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Many mobile devices have the option to download applications (apps). Apps can display additional in-formation regarding factory-fitted radio and naviga-tion systems or can allow you to activate, manage or deactivate certain functions in the vehicle.
Applications, use of applications and the required mobile network may be subject to fees.
The range of applications available can be wide or they can be vehicle-specific and country-specific =>CD. Content, range and provider of applications can vary. Some applications also depend on avail-ability of services offered by third parties. A mobile network with sufficient signal strength for exchange of data must be available for the use of applica-tions.
The provider of an application may provide a de-scription of it.
Due to the high number of mobile devices and the fast pace of software development, the applica-tions on offer cannot be operated on all mobile de-
Consumer information
CQJ Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Information stickers and plates . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 Using the vehicle in other countries and continents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 Radio reception and aerials . . . . . . . . 406 Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles repair information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Declaration of conformity 406 Recycling and scrapping end-of-life vehicles . 407
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is not forwarded to third parties. Current terms of use can be found at www.volkswagen-commercial-vehicles-carnet.com.
m Volkswagen Car-Net services is a system W based on a mobile network. If a fault arises despite the fact that all requirements have been fulfilled, please try using the services again at a lat-er stage.
Applications can be changed, set, deactivated, re-activated and expanded without prior notice.
The network or cable connection between the fac-tory-fitted radio or navigation system and mobile device must be adequate and free of interruptions to allow for the use of applications.
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Volkswagen Is not responsible for damage to the vehicle caused by poor quality or faulty ap-plications, Insufficient programming of applica-tions, Insufficient network strength or loss of data during transmission or by misuse of the mobile equipment.
• Exterior views =>page 5
• Pull-away assist systems =>page 282
• Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts =>page 394
• =>Booklet Service schedule .,.
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• Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Is not re-sponsible for any vehicle damage which Is caused by low-quality fuel, inadequate servic-ing work or lack of availability of Genuine Parts.
Radio reception and aerials
i"""(")1 First read and observe the Introductory l-J.::.U information and safety warnings & on page 404.
The vehicle aerials are located in the exterior mir-rors. If any metallic chrome plates, such as chrome mirror caps, are retrofitted to the exterior mirrors you may experience problems with the radio,
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• Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles cannot be held responsible If the vehicle does not comply with or only partly complies with the relevant legal requirements In other countries and conti-nents.
m Interference with AM radio reception could W occur if electrical devices are used in the vi-cinity of the aerial.
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Service infonna-tion and official Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles repair infonnation can be purchased from the fol-lowing addresses:
Please contact a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership or a qualified workshop or order the lit-erature you require from www.erwin.volkswagen.de.
Declaration of conformity
i"""(")1 First read and observe the introductory l-J.::.U information and safety warnings & on page 404.
The individual manufacturer declares herewith that the following products conform, at the time of vehi-cle production, with the basic requirements and other relevant laws and regulations, including FCC Part 15.19, FCC Part 15.21 and RSS-Gen Issue 1:
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A WARNING
Incorrect repairs and modifications can cause functional problems and damage to the vehicle and impair the effectiveness of the driver assist systems and the alrbag sys-tems. This can result In accidents and severe Injuries.
• Repairs and modifications to your vehicle should only be carried out by a qualified workshop.
• Electronic immobilizer.
• Remote control key for the vehicle.
• Remote control for the supplementary heating system (auxiliary heater).
Electrical equipment
• 12-volt socket.
• Use unleaded petrol only.
• Do not allow the fuel tank to run empty.
• Do not overfill engine oil 353.
• Do not tow-start the vehicle. Use jump leads 443.
If you notice misfiring, uneven running or loss of power when the vehicle is moving, reduce speed Immediately. The vehicle should be inspected at
Diesel particulate filter
r-f'n First read and observe the Introductory L-J,:,.IJ Information and safety warnings & on page 407.
The diesel particulate filter filters out soot particles in the exhaust gas. The soot particles gather in the filter and are burnt under high temperatures peri-odically (regeneration). Heat produced can warm the engine.
Regeneration can cause noises, light smells and delay in radiator fan irrespective of the outside temperature, even after the engine is switched off.
To assist the regeneration of diesel particle filter, Volkswagen recommends that you avoid making only short journeys. In vehicles with a DSG® dual clutch gearbox the engine speed can increase while the vehicle is being driven. However, the indi-cator lamp • will not light up.
Observe the following points to ensure that the ex-haust system and the diesel particulate filter will work properly for a long time:
the nearest qualified workshop. If this happens, un-bumt fuel can enter the exhaust system and es-cape into the atmosphere. The catalytic converter can also be damaged by overheating.
Even when the exhaust purification system is W working perfectly, there may be a smell of sulphur from the exhaust in some conditions. This depends on the sulphur content of the fuel being used. <1
• Only use diesel with low sulphur levels 343.
• Never use biodiesel, petrol or heating oil.
• Do not allow the fuel tank to run empty.
• Do not overfill engine oil 353.
• Do not tow-start the vehicle. Use jump leads =page 443.
Even when the exhaust purification system is W working perfectly, there may be a smell of sulphur from the exhaust in some conditions. This depends on the sulphur content of the fuel being used.
m Note for courier vehicles: vehicles with diesel l!J particulate filter are identified accordingly with
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First aid kit, warning triangle, high-visibility waistcoat and fire
extinguisher
l"'""'('n First read and observe the introductory L.-J,::,JI Information and safety warnings & on page 411.
High-visibility waistcoat
In some vehicles there is a stowage compartment for a high-visibility waistcoat in the driver door 9.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle must comply with legal re-quirements.
First aid kit
The first aid kit must comply with legal require-ments. Comply with the expiry dates of the con-tents.
In some vehicles, there is a bag containing the warning triangle and first aid kit next to the vehicle toolkit.
To remove the bag, pull it inwards by the long end at the front while turning it downwards slightly.
Manual opening and closing
COl Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking the driver door manually . . . . . . . . . 414 Unlocking the tailgate manually ............ 414
Closing the sliding/tilting roof manually . . . . . 415
Unlocking the selector lever lock manually . . . 415
Should the radio signal of the remote control key or the central locking system fails, the doors, tailgate and sliding/tilting roof can be locked and, with some exceptions, unlocked manually.
Additional information and warnings:
• Vehicle key set 36
• Central locking system 39
• Doors 45
• Tailgate 49
• Sliding/tilting roof 58
• Closing the electric pop-up roof manually, Cali-fornia 192
In vehicles with a kitchenette, the first aid kit is lo-cated on the rear panel of the left stowage com-partment in the kitchen unit.
Fire extinguisher
Before using the fire extinguisher, make sure you are familiar with its operation. If an operating man-ual is supplied with the fire extinguisher, place it in the vehicle wallet.
The fire extinguisher must comply with the valid legal requirements. lt must be fully functional and checked regularly. See the test certificate on the fire extinguisher.
A WARNING
In the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre or accident, loose objects could be flung though the vehicle and cause severe Injuries.
• Always secure the fire extinguisher, high-visibility waistcoat, first aid kit and warning triangle safely In the holders.
• In an emergency 411
A WARNING
Careless manual opening and closing can cause serious Injury.
• If the vehicle Is locked from the outside, the doors and windows cannot be opened from the inside.
• Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone In the vehicle. They could become trapped In the vehicle In an emergen-cy and may not be able to get themselves to safety.
• Temperatures Inside a locked vehicle may reach extremes of heat or cold, according to season. This can cause serious Injuries and Illness or fatalities, especially to small chil-dren. .,.
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