2012 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER sliding

A WARNING (Continued)
• Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the car, particularly if they have access to the vehicle key. Unsuper-vised use of the vehicle key can lock the ve-hicle, start the engine, switch on the ignition and operate the sliding/tilting roof.
• The sliding/tilting roof can be operated for a short period after the ignition has been switched off, provided that the driver door and front passenger door are not opened.
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• In order to avoid damage in winter, remove ice and snow from the roof of the vehicle be-fore opening or tilting the sliding/tilting roof.
• The sliding/tilting roof should always be closed when you leave the vehicle or when it starts to rain. Any rain entering the vehicle when the sliding/tilting roof is open could cause considerable damage to the electrical system. This can result in further damage to the vehicle.
m Leaves and other loose items must be re-L.!:J moved from the guide rails of the sliding/tilt-ing roof at regular inteNals, either by hand or using a vacuum cleaner.
m If there is a fault in the sliding/tilting roof, the L.!:J roil-back function will not work properly. Go to a qualified workshop. Opening and closing the sliding/tilting roof
Fig. 38 In the roof: rotary switch for the sliding/tilt-ing roof.
r-T'n First read and observe the Introductory L-J,::.jJ information and safety warnings & on page 58.
Sliding/tilting roof-functions
r-T'n First read and obseNe the Introductory L-J,::.jJ information and safety warnings & on page 58.
Convenience closing
The sliding/tilting roof can also be closed from out-side the vehicle using the driver door lock:
Turn the rotary knob 38 to the required posi-tion to select the following positions for the sliding/ tilting roof:
® Closed
@ Convenience position
© Fully open
@Tilted
The sliding/tilting roof will only work when the igni-tion is switched on. The sliding/tilting roof can be operated several minutes after the ignition has been switched off, provided the driver door and front passenger door are not opened.
Sliding headliner
The sliding headliner opens with the sliding/tilting roof and can be closed manually when the roof is closed. • Hold the vehicle key in the driver door lock in the closing position. The sliding/tilting roof closes.
• Turn the vehicle key to the opening position to interrupt this function.
During convenience dosing, first the windows and then the sliding/tilting roof closes. .,..
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m The sliding/tilting roof rotary switch remains W in the last position selected If the roof is closed from outside the vehicle using convenience closing. lt will have to be re-positioned the next time you drive. <1
Roll-back function for the sliding/tilting roof
r-111 First read and observe the introductory l..-J.::-1.1 Information and safety warnings & on page 58.
The roll-back function can reduce the risk of injury when closing the sliding/tilting roof => &. If the slid-ing/tilting roof is unable to close because it is stuck or obstructed, it will open again automatically.
• Check to see why the sliding/tilting roof has not closed.
• Try to close the sliding/tilting roof again.
• If the sliding/tilting roof is still obstructed, the sliding/tilting roof stops at this point. The sliding/tilt-ing roof then closes without the roll-back function.
Closing without the roll-back function
• Push the rotary knob at the front in position =>Fig. 38 ®until the sliding/tilting roof Is fully closed.
• The sliding/tilting roof then closes without the roll-back function.
• Please go to a qualified workshop if the sliding/ tilting roof still cannot be closed.
Before the journey
A WARNING
Closing the sliding/tilting roof without the roll-back function can lead to severe injuries.
• Always close the sliding/tilting roof care-fully.
• Ensure that nobody obstructs the operat-Ing area of the sliding/tilting roof, especially if the roll-back function Is not active.
• The roll-back function does not prevent fingers or other body parts from being press-ed against the roof frame and sustaining in-jury.
m The roll-back function is also activated if the W windows and sliding/tilting roof are closed us-ing the driver door lock for convenience clos-Ing =>page 57. <1

Turning the single seat
• To ensure enough room for turning: place the backrest in an upright position. move the central table and return it to its basic position. Secure the vehicle against rolling away and set the handbrake lever to the lowest position.
• Pull the lever(D to the side and turn the seat slightly in the required direction.
• Release lever and turn the seat further. The single seat must engage in a position.
Removing a single seat
• Push the central table forwards I fold the folding table into the side panel.
• If necessary slide the front seats forwards.
• If necessary, move the backrest of the front seats to the upright position.
• Remove the protective covers from the seat rails 133.
• Removing the head restraint
• Fold out the table.
• For rotating single seat: turn the single seat through go• so that the backrest points in the direc-tion of the open sliding door.
• Push the single seat forwards in the seat rails to the point where the seat feet can be lifted out of the slots.
• For rotating single seat: lift the seat at the armrests near the centre of rotation (arrows).
3-seat bench
• For non-rotating single seat: lift the seat at the points shown [ID (arrows).
• Place the removed covers on the open slots in the seat rails.
Fitting a single seat
• Push the central table forwards I fold the folding table into the side panel.
• Remove the protective covers from the seat rails 133.
• For rotating single seat: lift the seat at the armrests near the centre of rotation G) (arrows).
• For non-rotating single seat: lift the seat at the points shown@ (arrows).
• Place the feet of the single seat into the slots.
• Push the single seat back.
• Fit the head restraint.
• For rotating single seat: turn the single seat to the direction of travel.
• Place the removed covers on the open slots in the seat rails.
A CAUTION
Improper backrest angle can cause injury.
• Always hold the backrest while the angle is being adjusted. The backrest will be push-ed forward by springs. Fig. 53 In the passenger compartment: controls on the 3-seat bench at front A and rear Bl. ..
Before the journey

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

Always stow all items of luggage in the vehicle securely.
• Distribute items in the vehicle, on the roof and on the trailer as evenly as possible.
• Place heavy objects as far forward in the lug-gage compartment as possible. Position the rear seat backrests securely in the upright position.
• Secure luggage in the luggage compartment to the fastening rings with suitable straps 130.
• Adjust the headlight range 106.
• Adjust the tyre pressure according to the vehi-cle load. Adhere to the tyre pressure plate 367.
• In vehicles with a tyre monitoring system, set the new vehicle load level as necessary 318.
Stowing cargo
r-111 First read and observe the introductory L-l=:.LI information and safety warnings & on page 125.
Stow the load securely in the vehicle or on the load surface
• Before loading the vehicle, place a sturdy mat or similar cover flush with the vehicle floor. Where necessary, do not cover protruding parts of the ve-hicle floor.
• If necessary, remove the seats to increase the load area.
• The vehicle floor must be free of oil and dust, dry and fully clean in order to help prevent the load from sliding.
• Observe gross axle weight ratings and the gross vehicle weight rating.
• Distribute items in the vehicle, on the load sur-face, on the roof and on the trailer as evenly as possible.
• Stow heavy objects directly on the floor and above or in front of the rear axle and engage the rear seat backrests securely in an upright position.
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Hard objects on the shelf can chafe against the wires of the heating element in the rear window and cause damage.
m • Observe any information concerning the l!J loading of a trailer 139 .
• Observe any information concerning the load-ing of a roof carrier 137. • Avoid overloading small areas of the vehicle floor.
• Protect the seat rails or seat anchor points from damage.
• Secure luggage with suitable securing straps on the fastening rings 130.
• Adjust the headlight range 106.
• Adjust the tyre pressure according to the vehi-cle load. Adhere to the tyre pressure plate 367.
• In vehicles with a tyre monitoring system, set the new vehicle load level as necessary 318.
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Hard objects on the shelf can chafe against the wires of the heating element in the rear window and cause damage.
m • Observe any information concerning the l!J loading of a trailer =>page 139 .
• Observe any information concerning the load-ing of a roof carrier =>page 137 . Transporting items 127

A WARNING (Continued)
• Any objects protruding from the luggage compartment must be marked to ensure that they are visible to other road users. Comply with legal regulations.
• If items protrude out of the luggage com-partment, never use the tail gate or wing doors to "hold them in position".
• If you drive with the tailgate or wing doors open, remove any racks and luggage from the tail gate or a wing door.
A WARNING
Poisonous exhaust fumes can get into the in-terior when the tailgate or wing doors are open. This can result in loss of conscious-ness, carbon monoxide poisoning, serious Injury and accidents.
Driving a loaded vehicle
1"''l1 First read and observe the introductory L--Wl information and safety warnings & on page 125.
For good vehicle handling when driving a loaded vehicle, please observe the following:
• Stow all items of luggage page 127.
• Accelerate carefully and gently.
• Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres.
• Brake earlier than in normal driving.
• If applicable, heed the information about driving with a trailer 139.
• If applicable, observe the information concern-ing the roof carrier 137.
Luggage compartment
CO Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Luggage compartment cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
130 Before the JOUrney
A WARNING (Continued)
• Always drive with the wing doors or tail-gate closed to prevent poisonous exhaust fumes getting into the vehicle.
• If exceptional circumstances require you to drive with an open tallgate or open wing doors, do the following to reduce the amount of poisonous exhaust fumes that could enter into the vehicle:
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-Close all windows and the sliding/tilting roof.
-Switch off air reclrculatlon mode.
-Open all vents In the dash panel.
-Switch the blowers to the highest set-ting.
The vehicle length and height are different when the wing doors or tailgate are open.
A wARNING
Moving loads can severely impair the vehi-cle's stability and driving safety which could cause accidents and severe Injuries.
• Secure objects properly to prevent them from sliding.
• Use suitable straps when securing heavy objects.
• Engage the rear seat backrests securely In
an upright position. Always use suitable securing straps with the fas-tening rings. Never exceed the vehicle's maximum payload. Both the payload and the distribution of the load in the vehicle will have an effect on the driving response and braking "'

Additional information and warnings:
• Lights 106
• Transporting 125
• Driving with respect for the environment 278
• Wheels and tyres 367
• Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts 394
A wARNING
When transporting heavy or bulky objects in the roof carrier, the vehicle's handling will change due to a shift in the centre of gravity and an increased susceptibility to cross-winds.
• Always secure loads properly using suita-ble and undamaged securing straps.
• Cargo that is large, heavy, bulky, long or flat will have a negative effect on the vehicle aerodynamics, centre of gravity and overall handling.
Attaching the mounts and roof carrier
r-Y'n First read and observe the introductory L-J,:.JJ information and safety warnings &. on page 137.
Your vehicle has special roof rails on the right and left for fitting the mounts. Therefore, standard roof carriers cannot be used. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends using only mounts and roof carriers that have been approved by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
The mounts are the basis of a complete roof carrier system. Special fixtures must then be added to transport luggage, bicycles, skis, surfboards or boats safely on the roof. All components of this system are available at a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership.
The roof carrier system must always be installed exactly according to instructions and should be kept with the vehicle wallet.
138 I Before the journey
A WARNING (Continued)
• Avoid abrupt and sudden driving and braking manoeuvres.
• Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic con-ditions.
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• Always remove the roof carrier before driv-ing through an automatic car wash.
• The height of the vehicle is changed by the installation of a carrier system and the load se-cured to it. Check and compare the height of the vehicle with clearance heights, e.g. for un-derpasses and garage doors.
• The roof carrier system and its load must not obstruct you from opening and closing the sliding/tilting roof and tallgate. The roof aerial must also remain unaffected.
• When opening the tallgate, take care not to let it hit the roof load.
Driving with a fitted roof carrier will increase W air resistance and thus increase fuel con-sumption. A WARNING
Incorrectly attaching the mounts and roof carrier, and using them Inappropriately, can cause the whole system to fail off the roof. This can cause accidents and injuries.
• Always observe the manufacturer's in-structions.
• Only use mounts and roof carriers when they are undamaged and fitted correctly.
• Fit mounts and roof carriers correctly.
• Check the bolts and anchorage points be-fore starting your journey and adjust as nec-essary after driving a short distance. During a long trip, check ail bolts and fasteners at each stop.
• Special fixtures for items such as bicy-cles, skis, surfboards, etc. should always be properly Installed.
• Do not carry out any alterations or repairs to the mounts and roof carrier.
W Read and observe the instructions provided L!J for the fitted roof carrier system and carry them in the vehicle at all times.

A WARNING
Objects that are not secured, or are secured Incorrectly, can cause serious Injuries In the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeu·
Torch behind front passenger seat
Fig. 119 On seat box behind front passenger seat: torch in holder
There is, depending on the scope of equipment in the vehicle, a torch in the vehicle.
The torch is secured in a holder on the seat box behind the front passenger seat 119. The torch illuminates the floor area near the sliding door. The holder is also a charge unit for the torch.
Drink holders
CQJ Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Drink holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Bottle holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Additional information and warnings:
• Stowage 150
• Cleaning and caring for the interior 388
• Central table 155
0: • Fuses =>page 429
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A WARNING (Continued)
vre or accident. This applies particularly if objects are struck by the airbag when activa-ted and then flung through the vehicle interi· or. To reduce the risk of accidents, please ob-serve the following guidelines:
• When travelling, always leave the torch in the 12-volt socket.
Switch position on the holder@:
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@) Torch is off and is charging.
• Remove the torch from the holder by lightly pressing it on one side.
• To switch on and off, use the button on the torch underneath the light surface G).
Func-Using the torch once removed tion
Switch-Press the button. Torch functions with ing on high brightness level.
Adjust-Press button again. Torch functions with ing lower brightness level. bright-ness
Switch-Press the button until the torch is switch-ing off ed off.
A WARNING
Incorrect use of the drink holders can cause Injury.
• Do not place any hot drinks in a drink holder. Hot drinks in a drink holder could be spilled and cause scalding In any sudden braking manoeuvre or accident. .,.
Practical equipment 153