2010 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER warning light

Second speed display (m ph or km/h)
In addition to the tachometer display, the speed can also be displayed in another unit of measure-ment (m ph or km/h) in the instrument cluster dis-play while you are driving. To do this select the menu option A 1 t. speed di s. in the Settings menu =>page 24.
Vehicles without menu display on the instrument cluster:
• Start the engine.
• Press the Ice: 1 e)j button three times. The odom-eter in the instrument cluster display flashes.
• Press the button !o.o 1 SErl once. The vehicle speed in "km/h" or "mph" is shown briefly in the dis-play instead of the odometer.
• This activates the second speed display. lt can be deactivated in the same manner.
lt is not possible to switch off the second speedom-eter display in those countries where the law stipu-lates that the display cannot be deactivated.
StarUstop system status display
The instrument cluster display shows information about the current status =>page 282.
A wARNING
Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle breaking down In traffic, and can cause acci-dent and serious injury.
• Never Ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.
• Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.
Service interval display
)'"""'"('n First read and observe the introductory L-W.I information and safety warnings & on page 19.
The service display is shown on the instrument cluster=> Fig. 14 @.
Service schedules at Volkswagen Commercial Ve-hicles are divided into two categories, oil change service and inspections. The service interval dis-play provides information on the next service which
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A WARNING (Continued)
• Any broken-down vehicle poses an In-creased accident risk both for you and for other road users. If the situation requires, switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle as a warning to other road users.
• Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and ensure that no part of the exhaust system can come Into contact with any inflammable material underneath the vehicle, e.g. dry grass or fuel.
A WARNING
Streets and bridges can also be iced over at outside temperatures above freezing.
• The snowflake symbol indicates that there is a risk of black Ice.
• There may be black Ice on the roads even when outside temperatures are above +4•c (+39°F), even when no snowflake symbol is displayed.
• You should never rely solely on the out-side temperature display I
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Failure to observe illuminated indicator lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle be-ing damaged.
m Differenl instrument clusters are available, L!J which means that the versions and displays may vary. In displays without warning or informa-tion texts, faults are indicated exclusively by the in-dicator lamps.
m If several warning reports are detected, the L!J symbols will appear for several seconds, one after another. The symbols will continue to appear until the faults are rectified. includes an oil change and on the next scheduled inspection. Scheduled services can also be found in the service schedule.
The service appointment currently displayed can be found at Vehicles without text messages on the top right of the instrument cluster display:
• 1: inspection.
• 2: oil change service. ..

Vehicles with text messages:
Switch off the ignition.
Switch on the hazard warning lights.
Press and hold down the [o.o/S!T) button in the in-strument cluster.
Restart the ignition.
Release the (o.o/S!Tl button.
Confirm the selection on the instrument cluster by pressing lhe (OK/RES!!) button on lhe wiper lever or the @ button on the multifunclion steering wheel.
Switch off the hazard warning lights.
Vehicles without text messages:
Switch off the ignition.
Switch on the hazard warning lights.
Press and hold down the (o.oJS!l) button in the In-strument cluster.
Restart the ignition.
Release lhe [o.O/S!T) button and press the (:cJeJ) but-ton within approximately 20 seconds.
Switch off the hazard warning lights.
Volkswagen information system
COl Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Overview of the menu structure . . . . 25
Using the menus in the instrument cluster . . . 27
Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
MFD (mullifunction display) menu . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Assist systems submenu.. . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Convenience submenu ... Lights & Vision submenu ..
The Volkswagen information system al-
lows you to access various functions and
information in the instrument cluster dis-
play when the ignition is switched on.
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There are no buttons on the wiper lever in vehicles equipped with a multifunction steering wheel. The mullifunction display is controlled using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel only.
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m The service message will disappear after a W few seconds, when the engine is running, or when the (OKIRES!T) button on the wiper lever or the@ button on the mullifunction steering wheel is press-ed.
m If the vehicle battery is disconnected for long W periods in a vehicle with flexible oil change service, the system will not be able to calculate the lime when the next service is due. The service dis-plays could then display incorrect information. If this is the case then please observe the maximum service Intervals shown in =:o Booklet Service schedule. The scope and design of the menus in the instru-ment cluster display depends on the vehicle elec-tronics and the scope of vehicle equipment.
Qualified workshops can programme and modify other functions depending on the vehicle equip-ment level. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles rec-ommends using a Volkswagen Commercial Vehi-cles dealership for this purpose.
Some menu options can only be opened when the vehicle is stationary.
If any priority 1 warning reports are being dis-played, you will be unable to open any menus. Some warnings can be confirmed and switched off with the@ button.
Additional information and warnings:
• Driver assist systems =:o page 282
• Radio or navigation system =:o Booklet Radio, provision for mobile telephone, infotainment sys-tem, navigation system
• Provision mobile telephone =:o Booklet Radio, provision for mobile telephone, infotainment sys-tem, navigation system 111>

Main menu
m First read and observe the introductory Information and safety warnings & on page 24.
Menu I Function See
MFD Information and settings for the multifunction display (MFD). 28
298, ACC Adaptive cruise control (ACC) display. Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
Station display in radio mode. Audio Track display in CD mode. Track display in media mode.
Information displays from active navigation system: Booklet Radio, Turning arrows and proximity bars are displayed if you use active provision for mo-route guidance. The display is similar to the symbols used in the bile telephone, in-Navigation navigation system. fotainment system, The direction of travel (compass function) and the name of the navigation system road being used are displayed if the route guidance option is not active.
Telephone Information and settings for the provision for mobile telephone.
Current warning or information texts. 21, Dis-
Veh. status The menu option only appears If warning and information texts plays and are available. The number of announcements will be shown In the 22, Serv-display. Example: 1/1 or Z/2. Ice Interval display
Settings Various settings for convenience, light & vision, time, speed warn-30 ing for winter tyres, language and units.
MFD (multifunction display) menu
rl'l1 First read and observe the Introductory L-J,.:.U Information and safety warnings & on page 24.
The multifunction display (MFD) is equipped with two automatic memories: 1 -Trip memory and 2 -Total journey memory. The number of the current memory on display will be shown in the upper right-hand corner of the display.
When the Ignition Is switched on and memory 1 or 2 is shown on the display, press the@ button to switch between the two memories.
1 Trip memory
2 Total journey memory
The memory collects travel and consumption data from the moment the ignition is switched on until it is switched off. The memory is automatically deleted whenever the journey is interrupted for more than 2 hours. If the journey is continued within two hours of the ignition being switched off, the new values will be added to the existing trip recorder.
The memory collects journey data for any number of individual journeys up to a to-tal of 19 hours and 59 minutes or 99 hours and 59 minutes journey time or 1,999.9 km (miles) or 9,999 km (miles) distance travelled. If one of these maximum limits8l is exceeded, the memory is automatically deleted and reset to 0.
•l Changes depending on the Instrument cluster version.
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Settings menu
rn First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings & on page 24.
Settings menu Function
Assist systems Settings for the various driver assist systems =:.page 30, Assist systems sub-menu.
Language Setting the language for the display texts and messages in the navigation system.
MFD data Settings for which MFD display items should appear in the instrument cluster dis-play. A '1ick" indicates that a display item is activated.
Convenience Settings for the vehicle's convenience functions 31, Convenience sub-menu.
Lights & Vision Settings for the vehicle lighting =:.page 31, Lights & Vision submenu.
Coasting Switching coasting for 7-speed dual clutch gearbox DSG® on or off=:. page 260.
Setting the hours and minutes for the clock in the instrument cluster and in the nav-Time igation system. The time can be shown in a 12 and 24 hour display. An S may be shown in the upper part of the display to indicate that summer time Is selected.
Winter tyres Setting the visual and acoustic speed warning. Use this function only when winter tyres are fitted which are not designed for the vehicle's top speed.
Units Setting the units for temperature, consumption values and distances.
Tyre pressure Store the tyre pressures of all tyres in the tyre monitoring system again.
Switching the second speed display on or off. A "tick" indicates that a display item Alt. speed dis. is activated. it is not possible to switch off the second speedometer display in those countries where the law stipulates that the display cannot be deactivated.
Service Calling up service messages or resetting service interval displays.
Factory setting The functions in the Settings menu are reset to the factory settings.
Back The display returns to the main menu.
Assist systems submenu
rn First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings & on page 24.
Assist systems submenu
Side Assist
Front Assist
ACC
Driver alert
Function
Switches the lane change assist system on or off and adjusts the base brightness of the warning =:.page 312.
Switches the Front Assist system and related warnings on or off =:.page 307.
Activation or deactivation of the last selected distance. The following functions can be set: -Gearbox programme, -Active distance setting (time interval to the vehicle ahead) when the adaptive cruise control (ACC) is switched on ::.page 298.
Switching the Driver Alert System (recommendation for rest breaks) on and off ::.page 315.
Overview of the vehicle

Convenience submenu
m First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings & on page 24.
Convenience sub-menu Function
Alarm conf. Switching the acoustic re-confirmation function for activating the anti-theft alarm on or page 39.
(Auto Lock): automatically locks all the doors and the tailgate once a speed of approximately 15 km/h (9 m ph) is reached. To unlock Auto Lock while the vehicle is stationary, press the central locking button, use the door lever or remove the key from the ignition when the function Unlock is active.
Auto Unlock (Auto Unlock): all doors and the tailgate are unlocked when the
Central locking vehicle key is removed from the ignition.
39 Depending on the settings, the following doors will be unlocked when the vehicle is unlocked using the vehicle key: -All doors: all doors are unlocked. Door un--Single door: only the driver door is unlocked when the vehicle locking key is used to unlock the vehicle. All the other doors and the tail-gate will not be unlocked until the button @ is pressed for a sec-end time. -Vehicle side: the doors on the driver side are unlocked.
Settings for the electric windows: all the windows can be opened or closed when Window oper. locking or unlocking the vehicle. This opening function can only be activated for the driver door 55.
Factory setting The functions in the Convenience submenu are reset to the factory settings.
Back The display returns to the Settings menu. Lights & Vi si on submenu
[QJ First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings & on page 24.
Lights & Vision Function submenu
Coming Home Settings for how long the vehicle should be lit once it is locked or unlocked, or for
Leaving Home switching the function on or off 112.
Footwell light For setting the brightness of the footwelllight or switching the function on or off.
Daytime running Switches daytime running lights on and off. 1 i ghts
Lane change Switching the lane change flash (Lane eh. flash) on or off. When the lane change flash function is switched on, the turn signal will flash at least 3 times when the tum flash signal and main beam lever is gently tapped 106.
Switching travel mode on and off. When the travel mode is switched on, the head-lights of a left-hand drive vehicle will be adjusted for use on the left-hand side of
Travel mode the road and those in a right-hand drive vehicle for use on the right-hand side of the road. Adjust the headlights in countries in which the traffic drives on the other side of the road. Travel mode may only be used for a short period of time and must be deactivated as soon as it is no longer required.
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Before the journey
Before setting off
Driving tips
CO Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Preparing for a journey and driving safely
Driving abroad ...................... .
Driving through water on roads ........ .
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An engine and transmission guard may prove use-ful, depending on the conditions in which the vehi-cle is to be driven. An engine and transmission guard can reduce the risk of damage to the vehi-cle's underbody and engine oil sump, for example when driving over kerbs, driveways or unsurfaced roads. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recom-mends using a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership for this purpose.
Additional Information and warnings:
• Sitting correctly and safely 61
• Transporting 125
• Starting the engine, changing gear and parking the vehicle 257
• Driving with respect for the environment =>page 278
• Consumer information 404
A WARNING
Driving under the Influence of alcohol, drugs, medication or narcotics can cause serious accidents and fatal Injuries.
• Alcohol, drugs, medication and narcotics can severely impair perception, reaction times and driving safety. This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle. Preparing for a journey and driving safely
l""""('n First read and observe the Introductory L-Wl Information and safety warnings th on page 33.
Checklist
Observe the following Information both before and during the journey to ensure your own safety and the safety of passengers and other road users
..( Check that all lights and turn signals are working properly.
Check the tyre pressure 367 and fuel level 340.
..( Ensure that you have a good, clear view through all of the windows.
..( Air intake to the engine must not be obstruc-ted, and the engine must not be covered with any kind of insulating materials th in ell Introduction on page 351.
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Secure any objects and luggage in the stowage compartments, the luggage corn-partment or on the roof 125 .
Ensure that you are able to operate the ped-als freely at all times .
Secure any children travelling in the vehicle in a restraint system suitable for their weight and size =>page 96.
Adjust the front seats, head restraints and mirrors properly in accordance with the size of the occupants 61.
Wear shoes that provide good grip for your feet when using the pedals.
The floor mat in the footwell on the driver side must leave the pedal area free and must be securely fastened .
Assume a correct sitting position before set-ling off and maintain this position while driv-ing. This also applies to all passengers =>page 61. ..
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Checklist (Continued)
..( Fasten your seat belt correctly before set-ting off and keep it properly fastened throughout the journey. This also applies to all passengers 79 .
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Each vehicle occupant must sit in a seat of their own and must have their own seat belt.
Never drive if your driving ability is impaired, e.g. by medication, alcohol or drugs.
Do not allow yourself to be distracted from the traffic, e.g. by passengers, telephone calls, opening menus and making adjust-ments to settings .
Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
Observe traffic regulations and speed limits.
Driving abroad
r-f'n First read and observe the introductory l.-J=.U information and safety warnings.& on page 33.
Checklist
In some countries, special safety standards and emissions-related regulations apply that the vehi-cle may not comply with. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends that you visit your Volkswa-gen Commercial Vehicles dealer before travelling abroad to find out about any legal requirements and the following points concerning your destina-tion:
..( Does the vehicle need any technical modifi-cations for driving abroad, e.g. masking or switching the headlights over?
..( Are the necessary tools, diagnostic equip-ment and spare parts available for service and repair work?
..( Are there any Volkswagen Commercial Ve-hicles dealerships in the country of destina-tion?
..( For petrol engines: is unleaded petrol with the correct octane number available?
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..( When travelling long distances, stop and take a break regularly-at least every 2 hours.
..( Secure animals in the vehicle using a sys-tem that is suitable for their weight and size.
A WARNING
Always observe current traffic regulations and speed limits, and think ahead when driv-Ing. Correct interpretation of a driving situa-tion can make the difference between reach-Ing your destination safely and having an ac-cident with serious Injuries.
W Regular servicing of your vehicle not only W maintains its value, it also ensures that your vehicle remains roadworthy and in perfect working order. Servicing work should therefore be carried out in accordance with the service schedule. Some work may have to be carried out before the due date of the next service if the vehicle is subjected to severe operating conditions. Severe operating conditions are, for example, regular stop and go driving, regular driving with a trailer and driving in areas with high levels of dust. Additional informa-tion is available from your Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership or qualified workshop. ..( For diesel engines: is diesel with a low sul-phur level available?
..( Are the correct engine oil 353 and other service fluids in accordance with the specifications of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles available in the destination coun-try?
..( Will the factory-fitted navigation system work with the navigation data available in the destination country?
..( Are special tyres necessary for travelling in the destination country?
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is not re-sponsible for any vehicle damage which Is caused by low-quality fuel, inadequate servic-ing work or lack of availability of Genuine Parts.

Opening and closing
Vehicle key set
COl Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Indicator lamp in the remote control key . . . . . 38 Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Synchronising the remote control key . . . . . . . 39
Additional Information and warnings:
• Settings in the Volkswagen information system 24
• Central locking system 39
• Starting and stopping the engine 257
• Consumer information 404
• Manual opening and closing 413
A DANGER .
Swallowing batteries with a diameter of 20 mm or other lithium batteries can result In severe or even fatal injuries within a very short period of time.
• Always keep the vehicle key, key ring with batteries, spare batteries, round cells and other batteries that are larger than 20 mm out of the reach of children.
• Call for medical help Immediately you sus-pect that someone has swallowed a battery.
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A WARNING
Careless or unsupervised use of the vehicle key can lead to accidents or injuries.
• Always take all vehicle keys with you ev-ery time you leave the vehicle. Children or third parties could lock the doors and tail-gate, start the engine or switch on the igni-tion and thus operate electrical equipment, such as the electric windows.
• 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. For example, locked vehicles may be subjected to very high or very low tempera-tures, according to season. This can cause serious Injuries and Illness or fatalities, espe-cially for small children.
A WARNING
Improper use of the vehicle key could lead to the engine being switched off and the steer-Ing lock engaging, which would render the vehicle unsteerable.
• Never remove the vehicle key from the Ig-nition lock when the vehicle Is In motion.
• When folding out the key bit, ensure that lt Is folded out completely and engaged fully.
• Never attach heavy objects to the vehicle key. Attach only light objects, If at all, such as a key fob with up to five house keys. <