2010 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER warning light

A wARNING
Incorrect use of the driver and front passen-ger seat could hinder the proper function of the combined curtain and side airbags and cause serious injury.
• Never remove the front seats from the ve-hicle or alter any components of these seats.
Curtain airbags
A WARNING (Continued)
• If too much pressure is applied to the back rest side bolster, the combined curtain and side airbags may not be triggered cor-rectly, may not trigger at all or may trigger unexpectedly.
• Any damage to the original seat uphols-tery or around the seams of the combined curtain and side airbag units must be re-paired immediately by a qualified workshop. Fig. 76 Location and deployment zone of the curtain airbags on the left side of the vehicle.
r-111 First read and observe the introductory l..-W information and safety warnings & on page 87.
In the passenger compartment, there is a curtain airbag above each of the doors =>Fig. 76. The air-bag location is identified by the text "AIRBAG".
The area in the red frame =>Fig. 76 is covered by the curtain airbag when triggered (deployment zone). For this reason, you must never leave or at-tach any items in this area => &.
In a side collision the curtain airbag is triggered on the impact side of the vehicle. The airbag covers the side windows and door pillars.
In a side collision, the curtain airbags reduce the risk of injury to the areas of the body facing the im-pact for passengers in the outer seats of the sec-ond and third row of seats.
A WARNING
Once triggered, the airbag inflates at high speed.
• Always leave the deployment zones of the curtain alrbags clear.
• Never secure any items to the cover or in the deployment zone of the curtain airbag.
• Vehicle occupants sitting on the front seats and rear outer seats must never carry any people, pets or objects in the deployment zone between themselves and the airbags. Make sure that children and passengers also keep to this rule.
• The built-in coat hooks should only be used for lightweight clothing. Do not leave any heavy or sharp objects in the pockets.
• Do not fit any accessories onto the sliding doors.
• Do not install any sun blinds onto the side windows unless they have been expressly approved for use In your vehicle. Sitting correctly and safely 95

Basic information on fitting and using child seats
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Fig. 77 Airbag information sticker on the sun vi-sor.
r""'('n First read and observe the introductory L.....Ja,U information and safety warnings & on page 96.
Information on fitting a child seat
Observe the following general information when fit-ling a child seat. This information is relevant what-ever child seat securing system is being used.
• Read and follow the instructions provided by the child seat manufacturer =:-&.
• Whenever possible, fit child seats to one of the rear seats on the front passenger side so that chil-dren can exit the vehicle on the kerb side.
• Deactivate the front passenger front airbag if fit-ting a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat.
• If a child seat is fitted on the front passenger seat, move the backrest to the upright position. slide the seat back as far as it will go, and set the seat height adjustment and belt height adjuster to the highest position.
• When fitting a child seat on the vehicle's rear seats, leave as much unencumbered space as possible around the child seat. If necessary, adjust the position of the relevant front seat. When doing so, ensure that the driver or front passenger can stili maintain a correct sitting position =:-page 61.
• Adjust the seat backrest angle so that the child seat lies flush against the backrest.
• When using child seats with a backrest, remove the vehicle head restraints and stow them safely in the vehicle =:-page 61. Reinstall the head restraint after the child seat has been removed.
Airbag sticker
The vehicle may be provided with stickers giving key information about the front passenger front air-bag. The information on these stickers may vary from country to country. The stickers may be at-tached on the sun visor for the driver and/or front passenger=:-Fig. 77.
11 is essential to note the warning information shown on these stickers before installing a rear-facing child seat =:-&.
Risks involved in carrying children on the front passenger seat
If you are using a rear-facing child seat, the front passenger front airbag can cause critical or poten-tially fatal injuries when it inflates =:-&.
Rear-facing child seat may only be used on the front passenger seat if the front passenger front airbag has been deactivated. An indicator lamp in the centre console lights up steadily when the front passenger front airbag has been effectively deacti-vated. Deactivating the front passenger front air-bag =:-page 87.
If using a front-facing child seat, do not deacti-vate the front passenger front airbag.
When fitting a child seat, make sure that it is as far away as possible from the front passenger airbag. The front passenger front airbag can cause severe injuries when it inflates =:-&.
Some child seats are not suitable for use on the front passenger seat. Any child seat fitted on the front passenger seat must be specially authorised by the manufacturer for this use in vehicles with front and side airbags. Volkswagen dealers hips keep an up-to-date list of authorised child seats.
Risks presented by side airbags
Any child on the front passenger seat may be hit on the head and severely injured by the front side airbag inflating =:-&.
If you use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat the child in it is at increased risk of sustaining critical or fatal injuries In the event of an accident.
• Deactivate the front passenger front air-bag. If the front passenger front airbag can-not be deactivated no rear-facing child seat may be used. 11>
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Lights and vision
Lights
0::0 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Turn signal and main beam lever . . 107 Switching lights on and off . . . . . . . . 108
Lights and vision -functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Main beam assist ....................... 110
Masking or switching over headlights for driving abroad . . . . . . . . . 111
Coming Home and Leaving Home functions (orientation lighting).............. 112
Headlight range control, instrument and switch lighting . . . . . 113 Interior and reading lights . . . . . . . . . 114
Observe any country-specific regulations when us-ing vehicle lighting.
The driver is responsible for the correct headlight position and the correct headlight setting.
Additional information and warnings:
• Exterior views ""page 5
• Volkswagen information system =oo page 24
• Changing bulbs =oo page 432
Indicator lamps
A WARNING
Accidents and serious injuries can occur if roads are not sufficiently Illuminated and oth-er road users have difficulty seeing the vehi-cle, or cannot see it at all.
• Always switch the dipped beam head-lights on if it is dark, raining or visibility is poor.
A WARNING
Setting headlights too high, and the incorrect use of the main beam, could distract and daz-zle other road users. This can lead to acci-dents and serious injuries.
• Always ensure that the headlights are ad-j usted correctly.
• Never use the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users could be dazzled.
[Qj First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings & on page 106.
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Lit up Possible cause Solution
Vehicle lighting not working partially or corn-Change the appropriate bulb 432. If all of the bulbs are in working order. go to a pletely. qualified workshop.
' Rear fog light switched on. J", =oopage 109.
,( The fog light is switched on.
Turn signal, left or right.
r The indicator lamp will flash twice as fast if If necessary, check the vehicle lights and the one of the turn signals on the vehicle or trailer trailer lights. is not working.
'111 Trailer turn signals in operation. 139.
106 Before the journey
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Lit up Possible cause Solution
Main beam is switched on or the headlight 107. flasher is being operated.
Main beam assist (light Assist) is activated. 110.
Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a funclional check when the ignition is switched on. They will go out after a few seconds.
Indicator lamps in light switch
Lit up Possible cause
The automatic headlight control and, if applicable, the daytime headlights or daytime running Jl lights are switched on 108 .
.fD The fog light is switched on 108.
I) I The side lights are switched on 108.
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.
• Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and so that no part of the exhaust system can come into contact with any inflammable material underneath the ve-hicle, e.g. dry grass, fuel, oil etc.
Turn signal and main beam lever
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.
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Failure to observe illuminated indicator lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle be-ing damaged.
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Move the lever into the required position:
CD Right tu m signal &. VVhen the ignition is switched off, right parking light 109.
@ Left turn signal &. VVhen the ignition is switched off, left parking light 109.
Return the lever to the basic position to switch
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Fig. 85 Turn signal and main beam lever in the basic position.
off the turn signal function. 1>
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@ Main beam headlights switched on &. The indicator lamp m in the instrument cluster lights up.
Pull the lever briefly in the direction of the ar-row @to switch off the main beam headlights.
@ Operate headlight flasher. The headlight flash-er comes on for as long as the lever is pulled. The indicator lamp ID lights up.
Lane change flash
To operate the lane change flash, push the lever up or down to the point where you incur resistance and then release the lever. The turn signal flashes three times.
This lane change flash function can be deactivated at a qualified workshop.
A WARNING
Incorrect use of turn signals, a failure to use turn signals, or forgetting to switch off a turn signal can confuse other road users. This can lead to accidents and serious Injuries.
Switching lights on and off
A WARNING (Continued)
• Always activate the turn signal In good time when changing lanes and performing overtaking or turning manoeuvres.
• Always switch off the turn signal once the lane change or overtaking or turning ma-noeuvre has been completed.
A WARNING
Incorrect use of the main beam headlights can lead to accidents and serious Injuries as the main beam headlights can distract and dazzle other road users.
m The turn signal will only work when the igni-m lion is switched on. The hazard warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off 411.
m If one turn signal fails on the vehicle or on the m trailer, the indicator lamp will start flashing twice as fast.
m The main beam headlights can only be m switched on if the dipped beam headlights are already on. Fig. 86 Next to the steering wheel: examples of the various light switches.
l"'""'rT1 First read and observe the Introductory L--J,::.,U information and safety warnings & on page 106.
Observe any country-specific regulations when us-ing vehicle lighting.
1081 Before the; journey
In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket 139, the vehicle's rear fog lights are switched off automatically if a trailer with rear fog lights is electrically connected to the vehicle. .,.

Turn the light switch to the required position 86:
When the Ignition Is switched off
0 The fog lights, dipped beam headlights and side lights are switched off.
,. The orientation lighting can be switched on.
) , The side lights are switched on.
Dipped beam headlights are switched off.
"'D While the vehicle key is in lhe ignition lock, the side lights will stay on.
Fog lights
The indicator lamps or 0$ in the light switch or Instrument cluster indicate that the fog lights are switched on.
• To switch the fog light on, pull the light switch out of the position "" or tD to the first stop.
• To switch the rear fog light 0$ on, pull the light switch out of position ,.,, or gD as far as it will go.
• To switch the fog lights off, press the light switch or move it to position 0.
Signal tones if lights are not switched off
If the key is removed from the ignition lock and the driver door is opened, a signal tone will sound in any of the following situations. This will remind you to switch off the lights as necessary.
Lights and vision -functions
1""1'11 First read and observe the introductory L-lo:.U Information and safety warnings & on page 106.
Parking light
When the parking lights (left and right turn signals) are switched on, the headlight on the correspond-ing side of the vehicle lights up along with the tail light and parts of the tail light cluster. The parking light only lights up when the Ignition is switched off and if the turn signal and main beam lever was in the central position before being operated.
Side lights
If the light switch is in position ;.o; both headlights with side lights light up, along with parts of the rear light cluster, the number plate lighting, the instru-ment cluster lighting and the buttons in the centre console and the dash panel.
If the charge level of the battery is too low, the side lights will switch off automatically &. This pre-vents the vehicle battery from being discharged
When the Ignition Is switched on
Lights switched off or daytime headlights are switched on.
The automatic headlight control and, if applica-ble, the daytime headlights are switched on.
The side lights are switched on.
The dipped beam headlights are switched on.
• If the parking light is switched on 107.
• If the light switch is in position '"'·
• If the light switch is in position iD or 0$ 112.
A WARNING
The side lights or daytime running lights are not bright enough to Illuminate the road ahead and to ensure that other road users are able to see you.
• Always switch the dipped beam head-lights on if it is dark, raining or visibility Is
completely and thus allows for still starting the en-gine 366, Automatic switch-off for electri-cal consumers.
Daytime running lights
There are separate lights in the headlights for the daytime running lights.
Only the separate lights light up when the daytime running lights are switched on &.
The daytime running lights are switched on when the ignition is switched on if the light switch is in position 0 or AUTO.
If the light switch is in position AUTO, a rain sensor will switch the dipped beam and the lighting in the instruments and switches on and off automatically.
The daytime running lights cannot be switched on or off manually. ,._
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Automatic headlight control AUTO
The automatic headlight control is merely an aid and will not always be able to detect all driving sit-uations.
If the light switch is in position AUTO, the vehicle lights and the lighting in instruments and switches will switch on and off automatically in the following situations => .&.:
Automatically switched on
• When the rain sensor detects darkness, e.g. when driving through tunnels.
• When the rain sensor detects that it is raining and switches the wipers on.
Automatically switched off
• When the rain sensor detects that there is enough light.
• When the wipers have not been used for a few minutes.
Static cornering light
When cornering slowly or travelling around very tight bends, a static cornering light is switched on automatically to illuminate the inside of the bend.
The static cornering light is integrated into the fog lights and only lights up at speeds below approxi-mately 40 km/h (25 mph).
When reverse gear is engaged, the static corner-ing light on both sides of the vehicle may switch on to provide better illumination of the area when ma-noeuvring.
Main beam assist
r-("'n First read and observe the introductory 1..-JcJl Information and safety warnings.&. on page 106.
Main beam assist can help to prevent other road users from being dazzled.
Main beam assist (Light Assist)
Within the limits of the system, the main beam as-sist automatically switches the main beam on at speeds of over approximately 60 kmlh (37 m ph),
110 I Before the journey
A WARNING
Accidents can occur if roads are not suffi-ciently Illuminated and other road users have difficulty seeing the vehicle, or cannot see it at all.
• The automatic headlight control (AUTO) only switches on the dipped beam headlights when there is a change In the level of bright-ness and not, for example, if it Is foggy.
• Never drive with daytime running lights if the street Is not sufficiently lit due to weather and lighting conditions. The daytime running lights are not bright enough to Illuminate the road ahead and to ensure that other road users are able to see you.
• The rear lights will not be switched on with the daytime running lights. If the rear lights are not switched on, the vehicle may not be visible to other road users If it Is dark, raining, or If visibility Is poor.
m In cool or damp weather, the interior of the l..!J headlights, rear lights and turn signals may mist up briefly. This is normal and does not affect the service life of the lighting system of your vehi-cle. depending on environmental and traffic conditions, and switches it off again at speeds under approxi-mately 30 km/h (18 mph) =>.&..The function is controlled by a camera located near the interior mirror.
Main beam assist normally recognises illuminated areas such as towns and deactivates the main beam while driving through them. .,.

Switching main beam assist on and off manually
Function Action
Switching on -Switch on the ignition and turn the light switch to position AUTO. -Push the turn signal and main beam lever forwards from its initial position =:-page 107.
When the main beam assist is switched on, the indicator lamp w lights up in the instru-ment cluster display.
-Switch off the ignition. -OR: turn the light switch to a position other than AUTO =>page 108.
Switching off -OR: with the main beam switched on, pull the turn signal and main beam lever back-wards. -OR: push the turn signal and main beam lever forwards to switch on the manual main beam. The main beam assist is then switched off.
Fault
it may not be possible to switch off the main beam quickly enough or at all using main beam assist due to the following:
• In poorly lit streets where there are highly-re-flective signs.
• When encountering other road users with insuf-ficient lighting, such as pedestrians or cydists.
• In tight bends, brows of hills or depressions in the land or half-hidden oncoming traffic.
• With oncoming traffic on streets with a central barrier where the driver can see clearly over the central barrier e. . truck drivers. g
• If the camera is broken or the power supply is interrupted.
• In fog, snow or heavy rain.
• In dusty or sandy areas.
• Damage to the windscreen in the camera's vi-sion field.
• If the viewing field of the camera is misted up, dirty, covered by a sticker, snow or ice.
A WARNING
Do not let the extra convenience afforded by main beam control tempt you into taking any risks when driving-this can cause acci-dents. The system is not a substitute for the full concentration of the driver.
A WARNING (Continued)
• Always check the lights yourself and ad-just them to the prevailing conditions for lights, vision and road traffic.
• The main beam control may not be able to recognise all driving situations correctly and may not work properly in certain situations.
• If the camera's field of view is dirty, cov-ered or damaged, the function of the main beam assist may be impaired. This also ap-plies If changes are made to the vehicle's lighting system, for example if additional headlights are fitted.
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Please observe the following points in order to avoid impairing the proper function of the sys-tem:
• Regularly clean the camera's field of view, and keep it free from snow and ice.
• Do not cover the camera's field of view.
• Check the area of the windscreen that Is in the camera's field of view for damage.
m The headlight flasher and the main beam can W be switched on and off manually at any time with the turn signal and main beam lever =>page 107.
m Light-emitting objects in the camera's field of W operation, e.g. mobile navigation devices, could impair the functions of the main beam assist system (Light Assist). Masking or switching over headlights for driving abroad
1"1'11 First read and observe the introductory L-lo:J.J Information and safety warnings & on page 106.
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