Main menu
m First read and observe the introductory Information and safety warnings & on page 24.
Menu I Function See
MFD Information and settings for the multifunction display (MFD). 28
298, ACC Adaptive cruise control (ACC) display. Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
Station display in radio mode. Audio Track display in CD mode. Track display in media mode.
Information displays from active navigation system: Booklet Radio, Turning arrows and proximity bars are displayed if you use active provision for mo-route guidance. The display is similar to the symbols used in the bile telephone, in-Navigation navigation system. fotainment system, The direction of travel (compass function) and the name of the navigation system road being used are displayed if the route guidance option is not active.
Telephone Information and settings for the provision for mobile telephone.
Current warning or information texts. 21, Dis-
Veh. status The menu option only appears If warning and information texts plays and are available. The number of announcements will be shown In the 22, Serv-display. Example: 1/1 or Z/2. Ice Interval display
Settings Various settings for convenience, light & vision, time, speed warn-30 ing for winter tyres, language and units.
MFD (multifunction display) menu
rl'l1 First read and observe the Introductory L-J,.:.U Information and safety warnings & on page 24.
The multifunction display (MFD) is equipped with two automatic memories: 1 -Trip memory and 2 -Total journey memory. The number of the current memory on display will be shown in the upper right-hand corner of the display.
When the Ignition Is switched on and memory 1 or 2 is shown on the display, press the@ button to switch between the two memories.
1 Trip memory
2 Total journey memory
The memory collects travel and consumption data from the moment the ignition is switched on until it is switched off. The memory is automatically deleted whenever the journey is interrupted for more than 2 hours. If the journey is continued within two hours of the ignition being switched off, the new values will be added to the existing trip recorder.
The memory collects journey data for any number of individual journeys up to a to-tal of 19 hours and 59 minutes or 99 hours and 59 minutes journey time or 1,999.9 km (miles) or 9,999 km (miles) distance travelled. If one of these maximum limits8l is exceeded, the memory is automatically deleted and reset to 0.
•l Changes depending on the Instrument cluster version.
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New keys or replacement keys are available from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle dealerships or from qualified workshops and authorised key serv-ices which are qualified to manufacture these vehi-cle keys.
New and replacement keys need to be synchron-ised before use =:-page 39.
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Every vehicle key contains electronic compo-nents. Protect the key from damage, moisture and excessive vibration.
m Press the buttons on the remote control key W only if the corresponding function is actually needed. Pressing a button when the function is not
required could lead to the vehicle being unlocked unintentionally or the alarm going off. This also ap-plies even when you are not within the effective range.
m The function of the remote control key can be W affected temporarily if there is more than one transmitter in the direct vicinity working on the same frequency (e.g. a mo-way radio or mobile telephone).
m Obstacles bemeen the remote control and W the vehicle, bad weather conditions and weak batteries can reduce the range of the remote con-trol.
Fig. 19 Indicator lamp in remote control key
Replacing the battery
Fig. 20 Opening the battery case cover
r--('n First read and observe the introductory 1..-J=.U information and safety warnings & on page 36.
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r--('n First read and observe the Introductory 1..-J=.U Information and safety warnings & on page 36.
If a button in the remote control key is pressed briefly, the indicator lamp =:-Fig. 19 (arrow) flashes once. The lamp will flash several times if the button is pressed and held, e.g. convenience opening.
If the indicator lamp in the remote control key does not light up when a button is pressed, the battery in the remote control key needs to be replaced =:>page 38.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends having the batteries changed by a qualified work-shop.
The battery is located on the rear side of the re-mote control key underneath a cover. ..,.
• Do not fold electrically folding exterior mir-rors In or out manually as this can damage the electric motor.
r:lil:-. The exteriormirror heating should be switch-W ed off when 11 IS no longer needed. Fuel is otherwise wasted.
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m In the event of a fault, the electric exterior W mirrors can be adjusted by hand by pressing on the outer edge of the mirror.
m The vehicle aerials are located in the exterior W mirrors. If any metallic chrome plates, such as chrome mirror caps, are retrofitted to the exteri-or mirrors, you may experience problems with the radio, mobile telephone and navigation services or they may lose the ability to send and receive sig-nals completely.
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>
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• In order to avoid damage due to voltage fluctuation, always switch any electrical con-sumers connected to the 12-volt sockets off be-fore switching the ignition or the engine on or off. When the start/stop system automatically switches off and restarts the engine, it Is not necessary to switch off any connected electri-cal consumers.
• Never connect electrical devices requiring more electrical power to a 12-volt socket. The vehicle's electrical system can be damaged If the maximum power output Is exceeded.
• Never feed electricity Into the socket.
Sockets in the vehicle
rT'n First read and observe the Introductory L-lo:J.I information and safety warnings&. on page 163.
There are two separate power circuits in the vehi-cle depending on the equipment:
• 12-volt DC circuit
• 230-volt AC circuit
Maximum power rating
Electrical Maximum power rating socket
12-volt 120 watts
230-volt 2500 watts
Do not exceed the maximum power rating. This al-so applies to the total power consumption of all connected devices if you connect several devices at the same time Introduction on page 163. The power rating of each device is stated on its type plate.
12-volt socket
Electrical equipment can be connected to the 12-volt sockets in the vehicle.
Using electrical appliances with the engine switch-ed off and the ignition switched on will drain the battery. Electrical consumers should therefore only be plugged into the sockets when the engine is running.
To prevent damage due to voltage fluctuation, switch off any connected devices before switching the ignition or engine on or off.
In the vehicle, there are 12-volt sockets in the fol-lowing locations, among others:
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Do not leave the engine running when the ve-l?1S hicle is stationary.
m Using electrical appliances with the engine L!..J switched off and the ignition switched on will drain the battery.
m Unshielded devices can cause interference L!..J with radio reception and vehicle electronics.
m Functional problems may occur with some L!..J devices when they are connected to the 230-volt socket due to the lower power output (wat-tage).
• In the stowage compartment on the dash panel under a small cover.
• In the stowage compartment in the dash panel.
• In the side trim panels in the passenger com-partment
• In the luggage compartment.
• In the roof frame of the pop-up roof.
230-volt grounded safety socket
The 230-volt grounded safety socket is supplied via electrical feed from the external socket 192.
The following electrical consumers are supplied from the 230-volt power supply via the external socket:
• Battery charger
• Depending on the vehicle equipment, the 230-volt grounded safety socket is located in the side trim panel behind the left front seat or on the side of the kitchen unit 192.
230-volt Euro socket
The 230-volt Euro socket is supplied via additional batteries or via an inverter and is located in the side trim panel behind the left front seat 192.
A DANGER !
High voltage In the electrical system!
• Never pour any liquid over the socket.
• Do not Insert any Items which will conduct electricity, such as knitting needles, Into the contacts of the 230-volt socket. .,.
A DANGER (Continued)
• 230-volt socket with inverter switch:
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-Do not plug adapters or extension ca-bles into the 230-volt socket. Otherwise the built-in child lock will disengage and power will be supplied to the socket.
• Observe the operating instructions for any device that you plug into the socket.
• Never exceed the maximum power rating as this could damage the whole vehicle electrical system.
• Only use accessories that have been ap-proved in accordance with valid guidelines concerning electromagnetic compatibility.
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• Never feed electricity Into the socket.
• Do not plug any heavy devices or connec-tions, such as mains adapters, directly Into the socket.
• Only connect devices to the socket with a voltage that matches the voltage of the socket.
• 230-volt socket with inverter switch:
-Do not connect any lights which use neon tubes.
-With electrical devices that require a high level of current In the start phase, the built-In excess current switch will prevent the de-vice from being switched on. If this hap-pens, disconnect the device from the power supply and reconnect after waiting approxi-mately 10 seconds.
m Unshielded devices can cause interference W with radio reception and vehicle electronics.
[Q) Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Components ......... .
Folding the LCD screen out and in
DVD player ..
Controls on the LCD screen ...
Remote control ..
Settings on the LCD screen Settings on the DVD player
Care and protection
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167 167
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170 171
Use a suitable screen cleaner for cleaning the screen Be careful not to scratch the screen when cleaning it.
A WARNING
Improper use of the rear seat entertainment system could cause short-circuits, fire and serious Injuries.
• Protect the rear seat entertainment system against moisture and damp.
A WARNING
Objects that are loosely placed in the vehicle or not properly secured could be flung through the interior and cause injuries during a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre, or in the event of an accident.
• Always stow the remote control units and headsets securely In the stowage compart-ments.
A WARNING
Accidents and Injuries can occur If the driver Is distracted.
• Never allow use of the rear seat entertain-ment system to distract you from what Is happening on the road.
• Comply with legal regulations .
• Select volume settings that allow signals from outside the vehicle (such as emergency services sirens) to be easily heard at all times.
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• Vehicles whose gross vehicle weight rating, in-cluding trailer exceeds 3,500 kg, if the vehicle is used commercially to transport goods. This is irre-spective of whether the vehicle or the trailer or both are used for commercial transportation of goods.
• Vehicles which are built and fitted for the pur-pose of carrying more than 9 persons, including the driver.
Checking the tachograph
The tachograph must be checked by the manufac-turer or an authorised workshop if any of the fol-lowing occurs, either in isolation or as a combina-tion:
Digital voice enhancement
ClJJ Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Using the digital voice enhancement . . . . . . . . 173
The digital voice enhancement (DVE) enables all vehicle occupants to hear each other clearly, even at high speeds. The driver can communicate with the occupants in the passenger compartment with out having to turn around or speak loudly.
The voice signals from the driver are recorded via a microphone in the headliner. Then, the signals are amplified and mixed with the radio or media
Using the digital voice enhancement
Fig. 135 In the display of the radio or radio/navi-gation system: function button for calling up the digital voice enhancement.
• If the tachograph is repaired.
• If you are not able to correct a problem your-self.
• If you have changed a wheel.
• At least every 2 years.
Additional information and warnings:
• Booklet Radio, provision for mobile tele-phone, infotainment system, navigation system
Fig. 136 Slide control for switching on and off or
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.--m First read and observe the introductory information given on page 173.
Switching on and off
• Turn the volume control on the powered radio or radio/navigation system Radio, provi-sion for mobile telephone, infotainment system, navigation system.
• Tap the function button with the digital voice en-hancement icon 135 CD in the top right cor-ner of the screen to open the menu for "setting the volume" directly.
• To switch off the digital voice enhancement se-lect the ICC menu item (In Car Communication) 136, and set the volume slider to the left-most position.
• To switch on the digital voice enhancement set the slide control from the leftmost position towards right to the desired volume.
• This setting is retained even after the ignition has been switched off and on.
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Setting the volume
• Turn the volume control on the powered radio or radio/navigation system Radio, provi-sion for mobile telephone, infotainment system, navigation system.
• Tap the function button with the digital voice en-hancement icon 135 CD in the top right cor-ner of the screen to open the menu for "setting the volume" directly.
• Select the ICC menu item (In Car Communica-tion) 136, and set the slide control to the de-sired volume.
• This setting is retained even after the ignition has been switched off and on.