2015 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER wipers

The rain sensor will remain active after the ignition is switched off and back on again and will function again if the wiper lever is in position G) and if the vehicle is travelling at speeds higher than approxi-mately 16 km/h (10 mph).
Changes to the functioning of the rain sensor
Possible causes for faults and misinterpretations concerning the sensitive surface 96 of the rain sensor include:
• Damaged wiper blades: a film of water or smears caused by damaged wiper blades can in-crease the time the wipers are switched on, can shorten the length of the intervals between wipes or cause the wipers to run continuously.
• Insects: insects hitting the surface can cause the wipers to be activated.
• Salt deposits: in winter, salt deposits can cause the wipers to continue to wipe the windscreen when it is almost dry.
• Soiling: dry dust, wax, windscreen coatings (lo-tus effect) or detergent deposits (automatic car wash) can cause the rain sensor to become less sensitive and react too slowly or even not at all.
• Crack in the windscreen: when the windscreen is impacted by a stone, a wash cycle is triggered if the rain sensor is on. The rain sensor will then reg-
ister the reduction in sensitivity of the surface and adjust accordingly. The size of the crack could af-fect the way in which the sensor activates the wip-ers.
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The rain sensor will not always detect every rain shower and activate the wipers.
• If necessary, switch on the wipers manual-ly if the water on the windscreen restricts the field of vision.
m At regular intervals, clean the sensitive sur-L!...J face of the rain sensor and check the wiper blades for damage 96 (arrow).
m We recommend that you use an alcohoi-W based glass cleaner to remove wax and pol-ish.
Checking and refilling the windscreen washer fluid level
Fig. 97 In the engine compartment: cap of washer fluid reservoir.
r--T'n First read and observe the introductory L-J,:,JJ information and safety warnings & on page 116.
The windscreen washer fluid level should be checked regularly and topped up as necessary.
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A filter can be found in the feed throat of the wash-er fluid reservoir. The filter keeps large dirt particles away from the washer jets when refilling. The filter should only be removed for cleaning. if the filter is damaged or cannot be found when refilling, these dirt particles will reach the system and will block the washer jets.
• Open the bonnet & 350.
• The washer fluid reservoir is identified by the $ symbol on the cap 97.
• Check whether there is enough windscreen washer fluid in the reservoir.
• To top up, mix clean water (not distilled water) with a washer fluid recommended by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Observe the dilution in-structions on the packaging.
• At low temperatures, add a special anti-freeze agent so that the fluid cannot freeze &.

Air conditioning system
Heating, ventilating, cooling
o:n Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Controls for Climatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Controls for Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Controls for the heating and fresh air system . 327
Information on the air conditioning system . . . 328
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Air recirculation mode . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Windscreen heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Roof ventilator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Displays for the Climatronic information
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, infor-mation on the Climatronic is displayed briefly on the screen of the factory-fitted radio or navigation system.
The dust and pollen filter
The dust and pollen filter with activated charcoal reduces the level of impurities in the outside air en-tering the vehicle.
The dust and pollen filler must be changed regular-ly to avoid impairing the performance of the air conditioning system.
The dust and pollen filter must be changed more frequently than stated in the service schedule if the efficiency of the filter declines prematurely due to the vehicle being used in areas with high levels of air pollution.
Additional information and warnings:
• Exterior views 5
• Wipers/washer 116
• Supplementary heaters (auxiliary air heater or auxiliary coolant heater) 332
• Cleaning and caring for the vehicle exterior 380
A WARNING
Poor visibility through all windows increases the risk of collisions and accidents, which can cause serious injuries.
• Always ensure that all windows are free of ice, snow and mist to ensure good visibility.
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• Maximum heat output, which Is needed to defrost the windows as quickly as possible, is only available when the engine has reached Its operating temperature. Do not start your journey until you have good visibil-Ity.
• Always ensure that the heating and fresh air system or the air conditioning system and the rear window heating are used correctly so that you have good visibility.
• Never use the air reclrculatlon mode for an extended period. If the cooling system Is switched off, the windows can mist up very quickly In air reclrculatlon mode and reduce visibility considerably.
• Always switch off the air reclrculatlon mode when it Is not required.
A WARNING
Stale air can quickly make the driver tired and affect their concentration, which In turn can cause collisions, accidents and serious Inju-ries.
• Never switch off the blowers or switch on the air recirculatlon mode for an extended pe· riod as this prevents fresh air from entering the vehicle interior.
• Switch off the air conditioning system if you suspect that it has been damaged. This can help to prevent secondary damage. The air conditioning system should be checked by a qualified workshop.
• Repairs to the air conditioning system re-quire specialist knowledge and special tools. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends using a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles deal-ership for this purpose.
• Do not insert any objects in the slots of the air outlets. This could cause damage to the air outlets.

Cleaning and maintenance
In the engine compartment
Preparation for working in the engine compartment
ClJ Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Preparing the vehicle for working in the engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Opening and closing the bonnet 352
Always park the vehicle on a level and stable sur-face before carrying out any work in the engine compartment.
The engine compartment of a motor vehicle is a hazardous area. Never carry out any work on the engine or in the engine compartment if you are not familiar with the requisite procedures and general safety requirements, or if you only have access to incorrect operating equipment, service fluids, and unsuitable tools &. The work should be carried out by a qualified workshop if you are uncertain. Serious injuries can be caused if work is carried out incorrectly.
Additional information and warnings:
• Exterior views 5
• Wipers/washer 116
• Starting and stopping the engine 257
• Brake fluid 269
• Pull-away assist systems (starUstop system) 282
• Checks when filling the tank 340
• Engine oil 353
• Engine coolant 358
• Battery page 362
• Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts 394
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Unintentional vehicle movements during service work can cause serious injury.
• Never work underneath a vehicle if it is not secured against rolling away. If you are working underneath the vehicle while the wheels are on the ground, the vehicle must
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be on a level, the wheels must be blocked and the vehicle key must be removed from the ignition lock.
• If you have to work underneath the vehi-cle, use suitable stands to provide extra sup-port for the vehicle. The vehicle jack is not sufficient for this task and can fail, which can lead to serious injuries.
• The start/stop system must have been de-activated.
A WARNING
The engine compartment of any motor vehi-cle is a dangerous area. Serious injuries can be sustained here.
• The utmost care and attention must be paid when carrying out any work and you must follow the general safety rules. Never take any risks.
• Never do any work on the engine or in the engine compartment unless you know exact-ly how to carry it out. If you are uncertain of what to do, the work should be carried out by a qualified workshop. Serious Injuries can re-sult from work that has not been carried out properly.
• Never open the bonnet if you see steam or coolant escaping from the engine compart-ment. Hot steam or coolant can cause seri-ous burns. Always wait until you can no lon-ger see or hear steam or coolant coming from the engine compartment.
• Always allow the engine to cool down be-fore opening the bonnet.
• Hot parts of the engine or exhaust system can burn the skin.
• The following points should be noted be-fore opening the bonnet once it has cooled down.
-Apply the handbrake fully and move the selector lever to position P or move the manual gear lever to the neutral position. .,..

Washing the vehicle
r-f'n First read and observe the introductory Information and safety warnings & on page 380.
The longer substances such as insects, bird drop-pings, resinous tree sap, road dirt, industrial de-posits, tar, soot or road salt and other corrosive materials remain on the vehicle, the more damage they do to the paintwork. High temperatures (for in-stance in strong sunlight) accelerate the corrosion process. The underside of the vehicle should also be cleaned thoroughly and regularly.
Car washes
Please observe the signs on the automatic car wash. Before using an automatic car wash take the usual precautions, such as closing all windows and folding in the exterior mirrors, in order to avoid damage to the vehicle. You must consult the car wash operator if there are special parts on your ve-hicle such as spoilers, roof luggage carrier systems or radio aerials ::.CD.
The paint is so hard-wearing that the car can nor-mally be washed without problems in an automatic car wash. However, the effect on the paint de-pends to a large extent on the design of the car wash. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recom-mends the use of car washes without brushes.
To remove any wax residue from the windows and to stop wipers rubbing, please note the following points ::.page 382, Cleaning windows and exterior mirrors.
Washing the car by hand
When washing by hand, first soften the dirt with plenty of water and rinse off as well as possible.
Then clean the vehicle with a soft sponge, a glove or a brush using only light pressure. Start with the roof and work from the top to the bottom. Use a shampoo for very stubborn dirt only.
The sponge or glove should be wrung out thor-oughly at regular intervals.
Clean the wheels, sill panels etc. last. Use a differ-ent sponge for this purpose.
A WARNING
Parts of the vehicle with sharp edges can cause Injury.
• Protect your hands and arms from cuts on sharp parts, for example when cleaning the underbody or the inside of the wheel hous-lngs.
A WARNING
After the car has been washed, the braking effect could set in later than normal and ex-tend the braking distance as the brake discs and brake pads will be wet, or iced up In win-ter.
• You can "dry and de-ice" the brakes by performing careful braking manoeuvres. Make sure that you do not endanger any oth-er road users or violate any legal regulations when doing so.
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• The water should be no warmer than +so•c (+140.FJ.
• Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight in order to avoid damage to the vehicle palntwork.
• Never clean with insect sponges, rough kitchen sponges or similar products as these can damage the surface.
• Never clean the headlights with a dry cloth or sponge. Always use a wet cloth or sponge. lt is best to use soapy water.
• Washing the vehicle In cold weather: if the vehicle is rinsed with a hose, do not direct the water at the lock cylinders or the gaps around the doors, boot, or bonnet. The locks and seals could freeze.
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Observe the following guidelines before driving the vehicle into an automatic car wash in order to avoid damage to the vehicle:
• Ensure that the gap between the guide rails In the car wash is sufficient for the vehicle track. If the track is too narrow your wheels and tyres will be damaged.
• Switch off the rain sensor before driving the vehicle Into an automatic car wash.
• Check that the car wash is tall and wide enough for your vehicle.
• Fold In the exterior mirrors. Electrically fold-Ing exterior mirrors must be moved electrically. Do not fold them in and out by hand.
• In order to prevent damage to the palntwork on the bonnet, fold the wipers back onto the windscreen after drying the wiper blades. Do not drop the wipers onto the glass.
• Lock the tailgate to prevent it from opening accidentally In the car wash. Vehicle care and maintenance 381

Check the condition of the wiper blades on a regu-lar basis. Rubbing wiper blades should be changed if damaged or cleaned if dirty
Damaged wiper blades should be replaced imme-diately. Wiper blades can be bought from a quali-fied workshop.
Cleaning wiper blades
Note for the front wipers: move the wiper arms to the service position before lifting them 116.
• When lifting the wiper arm hold it only by the wiper blade mounting.
• Clean the wiper blade carefully using a damp cloth
• Place the wiper arm back onto the windscreen.
Changing the wiper blades
• Move the wiper arms to the service position be-fore lifting 116.
• When lifting the wiper arm hold it only by the wiper blade mounting.
• Press and hold the release button 285 G) and simultaneously pull off the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow.
• Insert a new wiper blade with the same length and design onto the wiper arm. Push it on until it engages.
• Place the wiper arm back onto the windscreen.
Changing the wiper blade for the rear window
• When lifting the wiper arm hold it only by the wiper blade mounting.
• Lift and fold back the wiper arm.
Waxing and polishing the vehicle
r--f"n First read and observe the Introductory L-J,::,JJ Information and safety warnings & on page 380.
Waxing
waxing protects the paintwork. You will need to re-wax the vehicle with a good hard wax if water no longer clearly forms small drops and runs off the paintwork when it is clean.
Even if a wax solution is used regularly in the car wash, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recom-mends protecting the paint with a coat of hard wax at least twice a year.
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• Release the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow 286 G).
• Pull off the wiper blade in the direction of the ar-row®.
• Insert a new wiper blade with the same length and design on to the wiper arm against the direc-tion of the arrow. Push it on until it engages®.
• Push the release against the direction of the ar-row G) in order to lock the wiper blade.
• Place the wiper arm back onto the rear window.
A WARNING
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and Increase the risk of accidents and severe Injuries.
• Therefore, always change wiper blades If they are damaged and worn and or longer clean the windscreen properly.
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• Damaged or dirty wipers could scratch the windscreen.
• Detergents containing solvents, hard sponges and other sharp objects can damage the graphite coating.
• Do not use fuel, nail varnish remover, paint thinner or similar products to clean the win-dows. Polishing
Polishing Is only necessary If the paint has lost its shine, and the gloss cannot be brought back by applying wax.
The car must be waxed after polishing if the polish used does not contain wax compounds to seal the paint.
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• In order to avoid damage, painted parts with a matt finish, plastic parts, headlight lenses and the tail lights should not be treated with polish or hard wax.
• Do not polish your vehicle in a sandy or dusty environment or when the vehicle is dirty.

Fitting the towing eye at front
Fig. 320 On the right side of the front bumper: cover for towing eye on unpainted bumper.
l"""('n First read and observe the Introductory L-Jo:.U Information and safety warnings & on page 446.
The towing eye is screwed into a threaded hole be-hind a cover on the right of the front bumper.
The towing eye must always be kept in the vehicle 416.
Observe the notes on driving while towing 448.
Fitting the towing eye at front
• Take the towing eye and wire hook out of the tool set in the luggage compartment 416.
• Fit the wire hook into the recess below the cov-Fig. 320 (arrow). pull out the cover, and leave it hanging on the vehicle.
Notes on driving while towing
l"""('n First read and observe the introductory L-Jo:.U Information and safety warnings & on page 446.
Towing requires some experience, especially when using a tow rope. Both drivers should be familiar with the technique required for towing. lnexper· ienced drivers should not attempt to tow.
When driving, remember not to pull too hard on the towing vehicle and take care to avoid jerking movements. When towing on an unpaved road, there is always a risk of overloading and damaging the anchorage points.
lt is still possible to activate the turn signals in a ve-hicle that is being towed, even if the hazard warn-ing lights are switched on. To do this, operate the
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Fig. 321 Front bumper. right-hand side: screwing in the towing eye.
• Screw the towing eye anticlockwise 321 (in direction of arrow) into the bracket
• Use the box spanner as a lever to tighten the towing eye as firmly as possible.
• When you have finished towing, turn the towing eye clockwise to remove it and fit the cover.
• If necessary clean the towing eye and place them back in the vehide toolkit in the luggage compartment.
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The towing eye must always be screwed firmly Into the mounting. Otherwise, the towing eye can be ripped out of the mounting when the ve-hicle Is being tow-started or towed. turn signal lever in the required direction while the ignition is switched on. The hazard warning lights will not flash while the turn signal is being used. The hazard warning lights will start flashing auto· matically as soon as the tu m signal lever is moved back to the neutral position.
Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle:
• Leave the ignition switched on so that the turn signals, horn, wipers and windscreen washer sys-tem can be switched on.
• As the power steering does not work if the en-gine is not running, you will need more strength to steer the vehicle than you normally would. .,.

Selecting a gear DSG dual clutch gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Selective Catalytic Reduction see Emission control system for diesel vehi-cles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Selector lever lock Dual clutch gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Selling the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 In other countries/continents . . . . . . . • . . 405 Volkswagen Car-Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403 Service fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Service interval display Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Oil change service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Service position for the front wipers ...... 119
Settings Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Setting up Integrated child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Setting up the bed 3-seat bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Bench seaVbed, California . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Side airbags see Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Side Assist Lane change assist system . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Side lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108, 109
Signal tones Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Warning and indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Single door opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Single seats in the passenger compartment Folding out the table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Sink Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Sitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Sitting position Correct sitting position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Incorrect sitting position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Sliding/tilting roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Convenience closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Manual closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Roll-back function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Sliding doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Childproof lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . 48 Opening and closing electrically 47 Opening and closing manually . . 46 Sliding windows Closing ............................ 58 Opening . . . ...................... 58
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 Four-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Socket 12-volt sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 230-volt Euro socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 230-volt grounded safety socket 246 External socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Sockets 12-volt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 230-volt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Spanner symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Spare fuel canister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Spares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 Driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 4 Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 Speed index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . 377
Start/stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 When towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Starting with jump leads see Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . 443 Static cornering light ..........•........ 110
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . 281 Pulling to one side . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . 373
Steering wheel Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Sterilising agent . . . . . • . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . 239
Stickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
Storing vehicle data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Stowage Stowage compartment in the headliner . . 214 Stowage areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Armrest, 2-seat arrangement, Business . 184 California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Drawers ........................... 76 Front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Lockable stowage compartment . . . . . . . 214 Stowage compartment lights ........... 114 Vehicle wallet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Stowage box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Stowage compartment in the headliner . . 214 Stowage compartment lights on the front passenger side ...................... 114 Stowing Centre console . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . 151 Dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Integrated child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Other stowage compartments . . . . . . . . . 152 Stowing cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Stowing items of luggage . . . • . . . . . . . . . . 126
Sunbllnd Side windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Index I 479

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Temperature display Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 Outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Things to note Automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Disconnecting the vehicle battery . . . . . . . 24 Engine juddering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Engine not running smoothly . . . . . . . . . . 343 Folding in the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 High-pressure cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 144, 382 If vehicle has not been used for long peri-ods.............................. 39 Parking . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . 269, 272, 453 ParkPilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288, 290 Push-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 Removing the vehicle key . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Smoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339, 345 Switch-off delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257, 446 Towing .................•......... 447 Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Water underneath the vehicle . . . . . . . . . 328 Wipers ............................ 118
Tightening torque Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Timer .....................•.......... 20
TIN................................. 376
Tiptronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . 266
Toolkit see Vehicle toolkit . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . 416 Torches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Small torch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Torch behind front passenger seat . . . . . . 153
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257, 446 Things to note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Another vehicle . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . • . . . 447 Driving notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . 448 Dual clutch gearbox . . . . • . . . . . . . . • . . . 447 Four-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447 Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447 Removing cover for towing eye at front . . 448 Technical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Things to note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447 Tow bar .......................... 447 Towing bracket . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447 Towing eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448 Tow rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447 When not to tow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447 Your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . 447
Towing bracket Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Retrofitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 see Trailer . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Towing eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447 Removing cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448
Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Traction control system (TCSI . . . . . . 275, 276
Trailer Anti-snaking coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Anti-theft alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Drawbar load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140, 146 Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Emergency breakaway cable ...... 141,145 Exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . 142 Fitting the ball coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Headlight adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Hitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 ParkPilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288, 290, 291 Rear lights .................... 141,145 Removable ball coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Removing the ball coupling . . . . . • . . . . . 144 Retrofitting a towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . 149 Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139, 146 Trailer stabilisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 7 Trailer weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146, 450 Trailer stabilisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 7
Trailer weight Loading the trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 max. permissible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450
Transporting Buckle straps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Driving with an open tailgate . . . . • . . . . . 129 Driving with open wing doors . . . . . . . . . . 129 Fastening rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Net partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Ratchet straps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Roof carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 T-shaped fastening ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Trailer weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450
Transporting items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Loading the trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Roof carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Stowing cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Stowing items of luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139, 146
Tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Tread wear . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Trip recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . 20 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
Turn Single seats in the passenger compartment .7.3
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