2013 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER seats

n11 First read and observe the introductory l-J=,IJ information and safety warnings & on page 133.
The net partition can prevent objects in the lug-gage compartment entering the passenger com-partment.
The net partition can be fitted behind the front seats or behind the 3-seat bench.
Key to Fig. 111:
@ Holder straps with T-shaped holders which are secured in the seat rails
® Cross pieces with joints which lock into place
Preparing the net partition for fitting
• Take the net partition out of its plastic bag and unroll it fully.
• Fold out all the side rods fully, until you hear a "clicking• noise.
Fitting the net partition
• Make sure that the sewn-in instructions label is pointing to the rear.
• Hook the net partition up onto the left-hand side
• Push the rod together to hook the net partition onto the right-hand side.
• Pull the net partition to check that it has engag-ed securely in the retainers in the headliner.
• On the left and right sides. pull the strap down on the loop G) until you can insert the T-shaped holder into the outer seat rails.
• Turn each of the T-shaped holders through 90° so that they are positioned across the seat rails @.
• Make sure that the net partition is vertical and securely fitted in the seat rails.
Roof carrier
COl Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Attaching the mounts and roof carrier . . . . . . . 138 Loading the roof carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Removing the net partition
• Slacken off the straps by pulling loop • Turn the T-shaped holders through 90° and take them out of the seat rails.
• Push the net partition on one side slightly to the inside of the vehicle and lift it out of the upper re-tainer.
• Press the release button 111 ® in the joint of each cross piece and fold the cross pieces together.
• Roll up the net partition and stow it in its plastic bag.
• Stow the plastic bag securely in the vehicle.
A WARNING
Always use the net partition carefully, observ-Ing the Instructions. Risk of injury.
• The net partition is secured properly in the roof only if the T-shaped holders are securely fitted Into the retainers.
• The net partition is fitted correctly in the seat rails only if the T-shaped retainers are at right-angles to the seat rails and correctly en-gaged.
• The T-shaped holders must never be fitted close to the removable covers on the seat rails.
• Heavy, pointed or sharp items which are not stowed securely can cause Injury in the event of sudden braking manoeuvres or acci-dents. This may also happen when the net partition is fitted correctly.
• Vehicle occupants must not travel behind a fitted safety net. When should the roof carrier be removed?
• When it is no longer being used.
• When the vehicle is driving through a car wash.
• When the vehicle height exceeds the required clearance height, e.g. in a garage. .,.
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Practical equipment
Stowage area
o::n Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Stowage compartments on the dash panel . . 151 Stowage compartment on the front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Other stowage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Only use stowage compartments to stow light or smaller objects.
A factory-fitted AUX-IN socket or the USB sock-may be located in the storage compartment on the front passenger side =>Booklet Radio, provi-sion for mobile telephone, infotainment system, navigation system.
Additional information and warnings:
• Seat functions, front => page 69
• Seat functions, rear =>page 72
• Stowage =>page 150
• Drink holder => page 153
• Central table =>page 155
• Seat functions, rear. Business =>page 182
• Seat functions, rear, California =>page 193
• Cleaning and caring for the interior =>page 388
A WARNING
Loose objects may be flung through the vehi-cle Interior In the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre. This can cause serious injury and can also lead to loss of control of the vehicle.
• Do not stow any pets or any hard, heavy or sharp objects In the vehicle's open stow-age areas, on the dash panel, on the shelf be-hind the rear seats, or in items of clothing and bags in the vehicle Interior.
• Store any objects in open stowage com-partments in such a way that they do not project over the edges of the stowage com-partment.
• Always keep stowage compartments with a lid closed while the vehicle is in motion.
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A WARNING
External devices in the vehicle that are not properly secured can be flung though the in-terior and cause Injuries, if there is a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre, or in the event of an accident.
• You should never position or attach an ex-ternal device on a door, on the windscreen or above or near to the areas marked "AIRBAG" on the steering wheel, the dash panel and the seat backrests, or between these areas and the vehicle occupants. External devices can cause serious Injury in an accident, especial-ly when the alrbags deploy.
A WARNING
Objects in the driver footwell can hinder ped-al operation. This can lead to loss of control of the vehicle and increase the risk of serious injury.
• Please ensure that all pedals can always be operated without any hindrance.
• The foot mats must always be properly se-cured in the footwell.
• No additional foot mats or other floor cov-erings should be placed over the fitted foot mat.
• Ensure that no objects can enter the driv-er footwell while the vehicle Is in motion.
• If there are any objects in the footwell, re-move them when the vehicle is parked.
A WARNING
Cigarette lighters in the vehicle could be damaged or accidentally lit. This could lead to serious burns and other Injuries.
• Before adjusting the seats always make sure that there Is no lighter on or near the moveable parts of the seat.
• Before closing stowage areas or compart-ments always ensure that there Is no lighter in the way. 11>

Fig. 125 Central table with raised table module, open table surface. bottle and stowage compart-ment
r-1'11 First read and observe the Introductory l.-Jr:-lJ Information and safety warnings & on page 155.
Key to Fig. 124 and Fig. 125:
G) Drink holder
0 Magazine pocket
® Grip for moving and carrying the removed cen-tral table
@ Drawer
® Table surface in basic position
® Drink holder
0 Button for raising the table module
® Grip for moving and carrying the removed cen-tral table
® Button for moving the open table module
® Bottle holder
® Stowage compartment
@ Open table surface
Base position of the central table
The central table is in the basic position if the fol-lowing conditions are fulfilled at the same time:
• The side table surfaces are folded in.
• The table module is fully lowered and securely locked.
• The central table is not located between the single seats.
• The central table is securely locked in the seat rails.
Moving the central table
• Adjust the backrest of single seats to an upright position.
• Ensure that the side table surfaces are folded in and that the table module is fully lowered.
• Pull the handle® up and hold the central table wilh the handle and the handle recess @.
• Move the central table in the seat rails.
• Fold the handle® back to engage the central table in the seat rails.
• Check that the central table is locked securely. lt should now no longer be possible to move the central table.
Raising the table module
• Adjust the backrest of single seats to an upright position.
• Fold up the armrests of the single seats.
• Move the central table so that it is no longer lo-cated between the single seats.
• Ensure that the drink holder and the stowage compartments are closed.
• Press the button 0 to raise the table module.
Opening the table surfaces and moving the
table module
The raised table module can be turned 36o• when the table surface is open, or secured in position in the base position to the front or at go• to the left or rig hi.
• Raise lhe table module.
• Lift up both the side table surfaces and hold them in this position.
• Turn the table surface go• until it engages.
• Keep the button ® pressed and move the table module slightly to the left or to the right.
• Release the button ® and move the table sur-face further until it engages.
Lowering the table module
• Fold both the side table surfaces down.
• Move the central table so that it is no longer lo-cated between the single seats.
• Ensure that the drink holder and the stowage compartments are closed.
• Keep the button 0 pressed and then press down from above on the table surface to lower the table module slightly.
• Release the button 0 and lower lhe table mod-ule fully until it is securely engaged. .,.
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Removing the central table
The central table can be removed more easily by two people than by one person.
• Remove front protective covers from the central seat rails.
• Turn the single seats so that they face the di-rection of travel.
• Adjust the back rest of single seats to an upright position.
• Fold up the armrests of the single seats.
• Pull the handle @ up and hold the central table with the handle and the handle recess@.
• Push the central table forwards to the point where it can be lifted out of the slots in the seat rails.
• Lift the central table out.
• Put down the central table carefully so that the rollers and feet are not soiled or damaged.
• Place the removed covers on the open slots in the seat rails.
Fitting the central table
The central table can be installed more easily by two people than by one person.
• Remove front protective covers from the central seat rails.
• Turn the single seats so that they face the di-rection of travel.
Cool box
c:cn Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fitting and removing the cool box
Switching the cool box on and off 159 161
The cool box may be used while the vehicle is in motion only if it is fitted to the adapter plate.
Power for the cool box can be supplied by any of the 12-volt sockets in the vehicle. The power con-sumption is approx. 33 watts. The cool box has a capacity of 32 litres.
Follow instructions provided for the installation and use of the cool box and keep it in the vehicle wal-let.
As far as possible, keep food and drinks in the cool box in leak-proof containers. Do not overfill the cool box such that air circulation is impaired.
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• Adjust the backrest of single seats to an upright position.
• Fold up the armrests of the single seats.
• Pull the handle @ up and hold the central table with the handle and the handle recess®.
• Insert the central table guides into the recesses in the seat rails.
• Insert the central table into the seat rails and push them back, so that the removed covers can be placed on the open slots in the seat rails.
• Fold the handle@ back to engage the central table in the seat rails.
• Check that the central table is locked securely. it should now no longer be possible to move the central table.
• The opened central table can carry a maxi-mum of 20 kg. If this weight Is exceeded, theta-ble top or the table module could be damaged.
• Do not raise the table module when the cen-tral table Is located between the single seats. This could cause damage to the table. Battery monitor
The vehicle battery will be drained if the cool box is used when the engine is switched off. For this rea-son, the cool box is fitted with a battery monitor. The battery monitor will switch the cool box off if the vehicle battery has a low charge level. The bat-tery monitor will switch the cool box on again as soon as the battery has reached a suitable charge level, for example, after a long journey.
Additional information and warnings:
• Seat functions, front =>page 69
• Seat functions, rear =>page 72
• Seat functions, rear, Business =>page 182
• Seat functions, rear, California =>page 193
• Electrical sockets =>page 163
• Battery =>page 350

Equipment, Business
Vehicle overview, Business
Fig. 146 View from above: overview of the interior equipment
Key to Fig. 146:
CD Glove compartment
@ LCD screen in the headliner . . . . . ............ , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
@ Console at the rear on the right, with drink holder and controls for the right-hand seat of the 2-seat arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
@) Release lever for moving the rear 2-seat arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
® Console at the rear on the left, with drink holder and controls for the left-hand seat of the 2-seat arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... , .. , , , , , , , , . , , . , . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
® Centre console in the 2-seat arrangement with:
-Refrigerator box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
-Headset sockets with volume control for the seats of the 2-seat arrangement.
-Ashtray with cigarette lighter
-Drink holder with two glasses
0 Electrically adjustable and heated seats of 2-seat arrangement with lumbar support, armr-ests and headset sockets with volume control ............................ , . . . . . . . . . . 182
Number of seats
The vehicle has a total of 6 seats: 2 at the front and 4 at the rear. Each seat is equipped with a seat belt. The seats of the 2-seat arrangement are not suitable for the attachment of child seats => &.
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Retrofitting seats
Additional seats can be retrofitted, provided that the maximum number of seats quoted by the man-ufacturer is not exceeded. For this purpose, seat .,.

anchor points should be fitted to the vehicle floor by a specialist workshop in accordance with Volks-
wagen AG guidelines.
These additional seats must also have seat belt anchor points and suitable seat belts.
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership can provide you with more Information on retrofit-ting seats.
Additional Information and warnings:
• Sitting correctly and safely =>page 61
• Child seats (accessories) =>page 96
A WARNING
Assuming an Incorrect sitting position In the vehicle can Increase the risk of severe or fa-tal injuries during a sudden driving or brak-Ing manoeuvre, In the event of a collision or accident, or If the alrbags are triggered.
• The number of vehicle occupants must never exceed the number of seats with seat belts In the vehicle.
• All vehicle occupants must assume a cor-rect sitting position before setting off and maintain this position throughout the trip. This also applies to the fastening of seat belts.
• Always secure children In the vehicle in an authorised restraint system which is suita-ble for their height and weight=> page 61.
• Always keep your feet In the footwell while the vehicle is In motion. Never place your feet on the seat or dash panel, for example, and never ride with your feet out the window. When you are sat like this, the alrbag and seat belt cannot provide optimal protection and could actually Increase the risk of injury during an accident.
A WARNING
The seats of the 2-seat arrangement are not suitable for the attachment of child seats of any kind.
• Never use a child seat on the 2-seat ar-rangement.
A WARNING
Children who are not strapped In or who are not strapped In properly could sustain severe or fatal injuries while the vehicle Is In motion.
• Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat.
• Children up to the age of 12 should always be transported on the single seats In the pas-senger compartment but not on the 2-seat ar-rangement.
• Always secure children In the vehicle In an authorised restraint system suitable for their height and weight.
• Always fasten children's seat belts cor-rectly and ensure that they assume a correct sitting position.
• Adjust the seat backrest to an upright po-sition If a child seat Is to be used on this seat.
• Do not allow children to sit with their heads or any other body parts In the side air-bag's deployment zone.
• Make sure that the seat belt Is correctly routed.
• Never allow children or babies to be trans-ported on someone's lap, or held In some-one's arms.
• Only ever fasten one child Into each child seat.
• Read and follow the Instructions by the manufacturer of the child seat. Equipment, Business 181

Seat functions, rear, Business
ct:lJ Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Controls of the 2-seat arrangement. . . . . . . . . 183
Seat heater in the 2-seat arrangement . . . . . . 183
Armrests . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. .. .. . .. .. .. 184
Moving the 2-seat arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Centre console of the 2-seat arrangement . . 185
Refrigerator box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
The seats of the 2-seat arrangement are not suita-ble for the attachment of child seats => &.
Features of the 2-seat arrangement
• Optimised seat belts for both seats.
• Head restraints and seat belts can be electrical-ly adjusted for height.
• The height, forwards/backwards position and angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted electri-cally.
• The backrest angle can be adjusted electrically.
• Electrically adjustable lumbar support.
• seat heating.
• Armrests with stowage compartment.
Additional information and warnings:
• Sitting correctly and safely =>page 61
• Seat functions. rear =>page 72
• Seat belts => page 79
• Airbag system =>page 87
• Child seats (accessories) =>page 96
• Luggage compartment =>page 130
• Stowage =>page 150
• Central table =>page 155
A WARNING
Incorrect use of the seat functions can cause serious Injuries.
• Always assume a correct sitting position before you drive and maintain this position throughout the trip. This also applies to all passengers.
• Keep hands, fingers, feet and other body parts away from the moving parts of the seats.
1821 Before the journey
A WARNING
The seats of the 2-seat arrangement are not suitable for the attachment of child seats of any kind.
• Never use a child seat on the 2-seat ar-rangement.
A WARNING
Incorrect adjustment or removal and Installa-tion of single seats and/or the 2-seat arrange-ment can cause accidents and severe Inju-ries.
• All adjustments as well as removing/In-stalling should be carried out only when the vehicle Is stationary; otherwise the single seats and/or the 2-seat arrangement could move unexpectedly when the vehicle Is in motion. Furthermore, an Incorrect seating po-sition Is adopted while adjusting the seat.
• All single seats and the 2-seat arrange-ment must always be fitted In the seat rails and must be securely engaged.
• Never use the table while the vehicle is in motion. All backrests must be In the upright position and securely engaged In this posi-tion while the vehicle Is In motion.
• While the vehicle Is In motion the feet of a fitted single seat must not be positioned close to the removable covers In the seat rails.
• Never move single seats and/or the 2-seat arrangement when the vehicle is on a steep slope. The single seats and/or the 2-seat ar-rangement could move unexpectedly and cause Injuries.
• The area for adjustment of the single seats and/or the 2-seat arrangement should not be restricted by any Items.
• While fitting and removing the single seats and/or the 2-seat arrangement, make sure that the seat feet are not soiled or dam-aged.
• The rotating single seats In the passenger compartment can be engaged securely only when facing either the front or rear of the ve-hicle. .,.

A WARNING (Continued)
• Never use child seats In the groups 0 or 0+ on single seats that face the rear of the vehicle. Controls of the 2-seat arrangement
Fig. 147 On the 2-seat arrangement: controls on the rear left.
1"'1'11 First read and observe the Introductory L-J.:.U information and safety warnings & on page 182.
Adjusting the seats of the 2-seat
arrangement
The seats of the 2-seat arrangement can be adjus-ted when the ignition is switched on or if the igni-tion has been switched on briefly and then switch-ed off. Leave the ignition key in the ignition lock.
Information on the correct seat position 61.
Key to Fig. 147:
Q) Button for adjusting the height and forwards/ backwards position of the seat cushion.
® Button for adjusting the angle of the backrest or the height of the head restraint and the seat bell.
Seat heater in the 2-seat arrangement
1"'1'11 First read and observe the Introductory L-J.:.U Information and safety warnings & on page 182. .,..
@ Drink holder 183.
@ Adjusting the lumbar support.
® Button for adjusting the length of the seat cushion by lengthening or shortening the leg support.
® Rotary switch for seat heater 183.
Opening and closing the drink holder
• To open, push the floor of the drink holder@ down until it clicks into place &.
• To close. press the release button inside the drink holder.
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.
• Ensure that drink bottles or any other ob-jects do not enter the driver footwell and ob-struct the pedals while the vehicle is in mo-tion.
• Never place heavy cups, food or any other heavy items in the drink holder. These heavy objects could be flung through the vehicle in-terior during an accident and cause serious Injuries. Equipment, Business 1183