2013 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER seat

Guide rail system in the rear vehicle floor
CQJ Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening and closing the rail system 133
Fastening rings in the rail system . . . . 134
T-shaped fastening ring . . . . . . . . . 135
Net partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
There are four seat rails in the passenger compart-ment. Depending on the equipment level, the two middle seat rails can be configured either as twin rails or as single rails =>Fig. 107.
Equipment Location
Single seats In each of the two outer seat rails
3-seat bench In both outer seat rails
Bed extension (multi-flex board) In both outer seat rails
Central table In the two middle seat rails, only in twin-track configura-lions
Net partition In both outer seat rails
Cool box On the adapter plate in the two middle seat rails
Other items of special equipment which can be fit-ted to the seat rails may be commercially available. An adapter may be needed for this purpose.
All seats and accessories which have feet which fit into the seat rails must be properly fitted with all feet in the seat rails and engaged securely.
Additional information and warnings:
• Seat functions, rear =>page 72
• Seat functions, rear, Business =>page 182
• Seat functions, rear, California =>page 193
• Luggage compartment =>page 130
• Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts =>page 394
A WARNING
If the equipment on the rail system Is re-moved, Installed or moved Improperly, acci-dents and severe Injuries may result Fig. 107 In the passenger compartment: view of seat rails from above.
Transporting items 133

t"""""fl1 First read and observe the introductory l..--bll information and safety warnings & on page 133.
Removing plastic covers
The plastic covers=:. Fig. 107 must be removed from the seat rails, if seats or the central table are to be installed or removed.
• Take the screwdriver from the vehicle tootkit.
• Insert the flat blade of the screwdriver into the seat rail at an angle in front of the plastic cover you wish to remove G).
• Press the cover lug approx. 3 mm to the front and, at the same time, lever it out.
Removing split cover rail
• Grasp with both hands into the rubber lip of the shorter part (approx. 30 cm) of the aluminium cov-er rail ®. and push it towards the front until both clips are released.
• Remove cover rail@ upwards in a straight line.
• Now, also move the opposite part of the alumi-nium cover rail towards the front, and remove it up-wards in a straight line.
• Repeat this procedure for all seat rails.
Installing split cover rail
• Fit the aluminium cover rail so that it is flush with the longer part of the cover rail.
• Push the aluminium cover rail from above into the clips of the seat rail until it engages.
• Repeat this procedure for all seat rails.
Fastening rings in the rail system
Fig. 108 Fastening ring in the seat rail.
1> daN: Deka Newton. Unit for load carrying capacity.
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Installing plastic covers
• Insert the plastic cover CD with the recess at the front into the seat rail and press down at the back until the cover engages securely. The cover must be flush with the seat rails.
• Ensure that the plastic covers for the double seat rails are not confused with each other as the covers will otherwise not engage securely.
A WARNING
If the equipment In the seat rails Is removed, Installed or moved Improperly, accidents and severe Injuries may result.
• Proceed with care when removing and In-stalling the aluminium cover rails: risk of In-jury caused by corners and edges.
• The aluminium cover rails and plastic cov-ers must always be Installed when the vehicle Is In motion.
• Never remove the seat rails completely. Such jobs should only be carried out by a qualified workshop.
• If your seat rails are damaged, have them checked, and If necessary replaced, by a qualified workshop.
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If seats are moved when the seat rails are soiled, the seat rails and the seat feet could be damaged. t"""""T'n First read and observe the introductory l..--bll information and safety warnings & on page 133.
The fastening rings in the seat rails ::.Fig. 108 may be loaded with a maximum load rating of 250 daN1l ::.&.
A wARNING
Incorrect use of fastening rings can cause se-vere or fatal accidents.
• Always use suitable and undamaged se-curing straps. ..,.

A WARNING (Continued)
• Attach securing straps securely to the fas-tening rings.
• Loose objects in the vehicle can suddenly slide and change the way the vehicle han-dles.
• Never exceed the maximum load rating of the fastening rings when securing objects.
• Small and light objects should also be se-cured.
• Never secure a child seat to the fastening rings.
• Rotating single seats must always be turned in the direction of travel if a load is se-cured behind this seat using fastening rings.
T-shaped fastening ring
Fig. 109 Load secured correctly using 2 securing straps
il11 First read and observe the introductory L-J,.:.U information and safety warnings & on page 133.
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the scope of delivery includes two T-shaped fastening rings which can be fitted in the seat rails.
The T-shaped fastening rings are used to secure loads in addition to the fitted fastening rings.
A WARNING (Continued)
• Never use elastic straps or nets to tie down loads.
• Distribute the load on the fastening rings evenly.
• Ensure that the load retains its form and position once it has been secured. Use stable packaging and anti-slip floor surfacing for your load. Fig. 110 T-shaped fastening ring fitted correctly in the seat rail
Conditions for installation of the T-shaped fastening ring
• AT-shaped fastening ring 109 ®may only be used together with one single fastening ring® that is fitted in the vehicle.
• To secure the load use only buckle straps or ratchet straps with a maximum load rating of SrF < or= 300 daN. Follow the instructions provi-ded by the belt manufacturer.
• T-shaped fastening rings may only be fitted be-hind vehicle occupants.
• Turn the single seats so that they face the di-rection of travel.
• The seat backrests of single seats or of the 3-seat bench must be in an upright position. .,.
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Fitting the T-shaped fastening ring
• Fit the T-shaped fastening ring parallel to the seat rail in the seat rail.
• Turn the fastening ring through go• so that it is positioned across the seat rails =:>Fig. 110 @.
• Pull the tensioning strap Q) through the fasten-ing ring, and tension it.
Removing the T-shaped fastening ring
• Loosen the tensioning strap.
• Turn the fastening ring through go• so that it is positioned parallel to the seat rail.
• Remove the fastening ring from the seat rail.
A WARNING
Incorrect use ofT-shaped fastening rings can cause severe or fatal accidents.
• Use the T-shaped fastening ring only to-gether with a tensionlng strap and remove it from the seat rail after use. The T-shaped fas-tening ring is secure only when it Is ten-sloned together with a tenslonlng strap.
Net partition
Fig. 111 Folding out the net partition
A WARNING (Continued)
• The T-shaped fastening rings should nev-er be Inserted In the seat rails near the re-movable covers.
• Always secure the load with two securing straps to a total of four fastening rings =:>Fig. 109. Use each tensloning strap with a maximum of one T-shaped fastening ring. The second fastening ring must always be a fastening ring that Is fitted permanently In the vehicle.
• Fit T-shaped fastening rings only behind the vehicle occupants. Otherwise, In the event of an accident or sudden braking ma-noeuvre, vehicle occupants could hit the se-cured load with their heads or other body parts.
• No more than one T-shaped fastening ring may be In a seat rail at any one time.
• Never exceed the maximum load rating. Fig. 112 Correctly fitted net partition in the headliner and in the seat rail ...
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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.
150 I Before the journey
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>

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@:
CD Torch is on and is charging.
@) 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

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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