2013 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER seat

Mattress, bench seat/bed
Fig. 158 In the luggage compartment: lever G), support rod @ and retainer@.
r--('n First read and observe the Introductory L.-.J,:.lJ information and safety warnings & on page 193.
The retainers on the left and right each have two recesses for supporting the mattress in the inclined position.
Adjusting angle of mattress
• To release the mattress, turn both levers 158 G) on the base of the mattress.
• Raise the mattress slightly and hold it in this position.
• Turn the levers back and lock the mattress in the retainers on the side.
• Make sure that the levers have engaged se-curely in the retainers and that the mattress has locked securely.
Raising the mattress
• To release the mattress, turn both levers G) on the base of the mattress.
• Raise the mattress.
• Hold the mattress in the raised position with one hand, and at the same time, disengage the support rod@ on the left.
Fig. 159 In the luggage compartment: raised mat-tress
• Guide the end of the support rod into the retain-er 159@.
• Make sure that the support rod has engaged securely.
Removing the mattress
• To release the mattress, turn both levers 158 G) on the base of the mattress.
• Raise the mattress and take it out carefully to the back
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-vre or accident.
• Never place any objects on the mattress while the vehicle Is In motion.
• The mattress must be closed and securely locked while the vehicle is In motion.
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When removing the mattress, be careful not to damage the seals on the tailgate or other items of equipment. Equipment, California 197

Components of the mattress, 3-seat bench
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Fig. 160 Components of the mattress for the 3-seat bench .
.--m First read and observe the introductory l.-l=.U information and safety warnings & on page 193.
Mattress for a short bed, 3-seat bench
The mattress for the 3-seat bench consists of 3 parts 160. Parts@ and@ can be folded out. All parts have zips and can be fastened to each other in different ways, depending on how and where they are placed. Fig. 161 In the living area and the luggage compartment: controls on the 3-seat bench at front [A] and on the multi-flex board "B .
.--m First read and observe the Introductory l.-l=.U information and safety warnings & on page 193.
The short bed is around 1.60 metres long. The bed can only be set up in vehicles with a 3-seat bench and with the single seats removed.
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Setting up the short bed
• Push the multi-flex board backwards to the stop.
• Fold down the front area 161 @[ID of the multi-flex board.
• Remove single seats 72.
• Pull out the lever CD completely, until the red marking is visible.
• Fold the backrest of the 3-seat bench com-pletely forwards onto the seat cushion. 11>

• Open the centre cover® below the bench seat, pull the loop @ under the seat cushion, and hold it in this position.
• Move the 3-seat bench, and release the loop. The front edge of the base of the 3-seat bench must be around 15 cm away from the rear end of the door aperture, and it must engage firmly.
• Close the centre cover® under the bench seat.
• Pull out the lever completely, until the red marlling is visible.
• Fold the backrest of the 3-seat bench com-pletely backwards.
• Make sure that the lever has returned to its original position. The red marking should no longer be visible.
• Move the bench seaVbed and release the lever. The bench seaVbed must be engaged in position.
Fitting the mattress
• Fasten parts =>Fig. 160 G) and @ of the mat-tress to each other with the help of the zip. Part® is not needed for the short bed.
• Place the mattress on the multi-flex board and the 3-seat bench.
Removing the bed
• Remove the mattress and stow it securely in the vehicle =>page 203.
• Fit the single seats.
• Move the single seats and the 3-seat bench in-to position for driving =>page 72. Mattress for a medium-length bed, 3-seat bench
Fig. 162 In the living area and the luggage compartment. controls on the 3-seat bench at front E and on the multi-flex board e .
Fig. 163 Mattress for the medium-length bed.
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,...-m First read and observe the Introductory L--W.I Information and safety warnings & on page 193.
The medium-length bed is around 1.80 metres long. The bed can only be set up In vehicles with a 3-seat bench and with the single seats removed.
Setting up the medium-length bed
• Push the multi-flex board backwards to the stop.
• Fold up the front area 162 @!ID of the multi-flex board.
• Remove single seats 72.
• Pull out the lever completely, until the red marking is visible.
• Fold the backrest of the 3-seat bench com-pletely forwards onto the seat cushion.
• Open the centre below the bench seat, pull the loop @ under the seat cushion, and hold it in this position.
• Move the 3-seat bench, and release the loop. The front edge of the base of the 3-seat bench must be around 15 cm away from the rear end of the door aperture, and it must engage firmly.
• Close the centre cover® under the bench seat.
200 Before tho JOurney
• Pull out the lever completely, until the red marking is visible.
• Fold the backrest of the 3-seat bench com-pletely backwards.
• Make sure that the lever has returned to its original position. The red marking should no longer be visible.
• Move the bench seaUbed and release the lever. The bench seaUbed must be engaged in position.
Fitting the mattress
• Fasten parts 160 CD and® of the mat-tress to each other with the help of the zip.
• Fold part® together and fasten it to part@ with the help of the zip.
• Place the mattress on the multi-flex board and the 3-seat bench 163.
Removing the bed
• Remove the mattress and stow it securely in the vehicle 203.
• Fit the single seats.
• Move the single seats and the 3-seat bench in-to position for driving 72.

Mattress for a long bed, 3-seat bench
Fig. 164 In the living area and the luggage compartment: controls on the 3-seat bench at and on the multi-flex board
Fig. 165 Mattress for the long bed
r-1'lt First read and observe the Introductory L-J,:::..U Information and safety warnings & on page 193.
The long bed is around 2 metres long. The bed can only be set up in vehicles with single seats and a 3-seat bench.
Setting up the long bed
• Push the multi-flex board backwards to the stop.
• Fold down the front area 164@ [ID of the multi-flex board.
• Remove the head restraints of the 3-seat bench and the single seats 61.
• Push the single seats forwards as far as they will go and turn them to face the front of the vehicle 72.
• Pull out the lever completely, until the red marking is visible.
• Fold the backrest of the 3-seat bench com-pletely forwards onto the seat cushion.
• Open the centre below the bench seat, pull the loop@ under the seat cushion, and hold it in this position.
• Move the 3-seat bench, and release the loop. The front edge of the base of the 3-seat bench must be around 15 cm away from the rear end of the door aperture, and it must engage firmly.
• Close the centre cover® under the bench seat.
• Pull out the lever completely, until the red marking is visible.
• Fold the backrest of the 3-seat bench com-pletely backwards.
• Make sure that the lever has returned to its original position. The red marking should no longer be visible.
• Move the bench seaUbed and release the lever. The bench seaUbed must be engaged in position. "'
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Fitting the mattress
• Fasten parts =>Fig. 160 CD and@ of the mat-tress to each other with the help of the zip.
• Fasten part® of the mattress to the other side of part@ at the zip.
• Tilt the backrests of the single seats a little if necessary in order to have a slanting surface to lean against.
• If you wish, fit the head restraints of the single seats the wrong way round in order to have an ad-ditional surface to lean against => &.
• Place the mattress on the multi-flex board, the 3-seat bench and the single seats =>Fig. 165.
Removing the bed
• Remove the mattress and stow it securely in the vehicle =>page 203.
• Move the single seats and the 3-seat bench in-to position for driving =>page 72.
• Fit the head restraints correctly => &.
202 I Before the journey
A wARNING
Driving without head restraints or with incor-rectly adjusted head restraints Increases the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden driving or braking ma-noeuvre.
• If a seat is occupied, the head restraint for that seat must be fitted and adjusted correct-ly.
• Each vehicle occupant must adjust the head restraint to suit their body size, to help reduce the risk of neck Injuries In an acci-dent. As far as possible, the upper edge of the head restraint must be level with the top of the head, but not lower than eye level. Po-sition the back of your head In the middle and as close to the head restraint as possible.
• Never adjust, fit or remove the head re-straint while the vehicle Is In motion.
• Head restraints that have been removed or fitted the wrong way round should be correct-ly fitted again Immediately so that passen-gers are properly protected.

Fig. 166 In the luggage compartment: multi-flex board.
Fig. 167 Components of the mattress for the 3-seat bench.
r--f"'n First read and observe the introductory L-W.I information and safety warnings & on page 193.
When the mattress is not being used, it can be stowed on the multi-flex board.
• Fold up the front area 166 @of the mul-ti-flex board.
• Fasten parts 167 CD and@ of the mat-tress to each other with the help of the zip.
• Fold part@ over and place the two parts next to each other traversely on the multi-flex board.
• Fold part@ together and place it on top of parts CD and @. Equipment, California 203

Interior lights in the pop-up roof
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Fig. 172 ,A Button in the roof frame . ..!!. LED lights in the pop-up roof.
r--T'n First read and observe the introductory L-lcJ.I information given on page 208.
There are two LED lights fitted at front of the pop-up roof trim, and one LED light is fitted at the rear =?Fig. 172 [ID.
The two LED lights at front can be switched on and off and dimmed separately using the separate but-on left and right of the front roof frame.
Switching the interior lights at front of the pop-up roof on and off or dimming the interior lights
• To switch the left or right LED light on and off briefly press the button in the roof frame.
• To dim the left or right LED light press and hold the button in the roof frame.
Stowage areas, California
CQJ Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Drawer and load-through hatch in the bench seaVbed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Stowage box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 Luggage net .. .. .. . .. .. . 213
Stowage compartment in the headliner . . . . . 214 Lockable stowage compartment . . 214 Drink holder, California . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Only use stowage compartments to stow light or smaller objects.
A factory-fitted AUX-IN socket or the USB sock-ets-may be located in the storage compartment on the front passenger side =?Booklet Radio, provi-sion for mobile telephone, infotainment system, navigation system.
210 I Before the journey
Switching the interior light at rear of the pop-up roof on and off
• Switch on one of the LED lights at front to switch on the rear LED light.
• Switch off the two LED lights at front to switch off the rear LED light.
m The LED light at the rear of the pop-up roof is W always dimmed. This setting cannot be changed.
m All LED lights in the pop-up roof are switched W off automatically as soon as the engine is started. Luggage net
A luggage net which can be filled from above is lo-cated in the headliner above the driver area.
• To close the luggage net move the horizontal rods together.
• To open the luggage net move the horizontal rods away from each other.
When the luggage net is not needed it can be pushed over the slatted blind.
Additional information and warnings:
• Seat functions, front =?page 69
• Seat functions, rear =?page 72
• Seat functions, rear, California =?page 193
• Drink holder =?page 153
• Central table =?page 155