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Cleaning and caring for natural leather covers
r-f"'n First read and observe the introductory L-.I.::.U information and safety warnings & on page 388.
Please contact a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership or other qualified workshop if you have any questions on cleaning and caring for the leath-er equipment in your vehicle.
Care and use
Natural leather is sensitive as it does not have a uniform coating of dye.
• Use a leather cream with sunlight protection and impregnation properties on a regular basis and always after cleaning. The cream nourishes the leather, keeps it breathable and supple and repla-ces lost moisture. lt also protects the surface.
• Leather should be cleaned every 2 to 3 months and fresh stains removed.
Type of stain Cleaning
• Treat the leather with a special leather care product every six months
• Apply cleaning and care products sparingly.
• Remove fresh stains such as ink, ball-point pen ink, lipstick, shoe cream etc. as quickly as possi-ble.
• Look after the pigment. Use a special coloured leather cream to refresh the colour where necessa-ry.
• Wipe it off with a soft cloth.
Cleaning
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends that you use a damp cotton or wool cloth for gener-al cleaning purposes.
Do not let the water soak through the leather or soak into the seams.
Stubborn stains -Wring out the cloth thoroughly before use and apply a mild soap solu-tional. -Dry with an absorbent, dry cloth.
Water-based stains, e.g. cof--Remove fresh stains with an absorbent cloth. fee, tea, juice, blood etc. -If the stain has already dried, use a suitable cleaning agent
Oily stains, e.g. oil, lipstick etc. -Remove fresh stains with an absorbent cloth. -Use a suitable cleaning product for stains that are not yet on the surface
-Treat dry stains with a grease-removing spray
Difficult stains, e.g. biro, felt tip pen, nail varnish, emul-sion paint. shoe polish etc.
-Dry with an absorbent, dry cloth. -Clean with a suitable leather stain remover.
•I Mild soap solut1on: 2 tablespoons of neutral soap diluted in 1 lilre of water
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• Do not use solvents, wax polish, shoe cream, spot removers or similar products on leather.
• Stains cannot be removed if they has been left on the leather for a long time and have pe-netrated the surface.
• Spilt liquids should be cleaned immediately using an absorbent cloth as the leather surface and the stitching absorb liquids quickly.
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• If the car is left standing outdoors for long periods, the leather should be protected against direct sunlight to prevent it from fad-Ing.
m However, slight colour variations will arise in W normal use.
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Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts
o::n Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Running-in 394
Accessories and replacement parts 395 Service fluids and consumables . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Repairs and technical modifications . . . . . . . . 396
Repairs and faults in the airbag system . . . . . 397
Retrofitting two-way radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Information stored in the control units . . . . . . . 398 Using a mobile telephone in the vehicle without a connection to the external aerial . . 399
Vehicle lifting points 401
Additional information and warnings:
• Seat belts '*page 79
• Airbag system '*page 87
• Towing a trailer 139
• Ashtray and cigarette lighter 161
• Electrical sockets 163
• Braking, stopping and parking '*page 269
• Pull-away assist systems 282
• ParkPilot 287
• Reversing camera (Rear Assist) '*page 291
• Cruise control system (CCS) 295
• Driver Alert System 315
• Tyre monitoring system 318
• Preparation for working in the engine compart-ment page 350
• Engine oil 353
• Engine coolant '*page 358
• Battery 362
Running-in
r--('n First read and observe the introductory L-J.:.lJ information and safety warnings & on page 394.
Please follow the regulations concerning running-in new parts.
394 I Cleaning and maintenance
• Cleaning and caring for the vehicle exterior 380
• Cleaning and caring for the interior 388
• Consumer information 404
• Radio, provision for mobile tele-phone, infotainment system, navigation system
A WARNING
Unsuitable spare parts and accessories, In-correctly carried out work, modifications and repairs can lead to damage to the vehicle and cause accidents and serious Injuries.
• Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles strongly recommends you use only approved Volks-wagen accessories and Volkswagen Genuine Parts®. These parts and accessories have been specially tested by Volkswagen Com-mercial Vehicles for suitability, reliability and safety.
• Repairs and modifications to your vehicle should only be carried out by a qualified workshop. Qualified workshops have the nec-essary tools, diagnostic equipment, repair In-formation and qualified personnel.
• Never fit parts to your vehicle that are In any way different from the factory-fitted parts.
• Never secure or mount objects such as drink holders or telephone holders on or next to the airbag covers or within the deployment zone of the airbag.
• Only use rim/tyre combinations which have been approved by Volkswagen Commer-cial Vehicles for your vehicle type.
Any new engine has to be run in during the first 1 ,500 kilometres. During its first few hours of run-ning, the internal friction in the engine is greater than later on when all the moving parts have bed-ded down.
The style of driving during the first 1 ,500 kilometres will also affect the engine quality. Even after this time-and especially with a cold engine-drive the .,.
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Lit up Possible cause Solution
Drive in 4th gear (manual gearbox) or in gear D (DSG® dual clutch gearbox) at a speed of at
Diesel particulate filter has become satura-least 70 km/h (43 mph) for approximately 15 mi-nutes. ted with soot (except for courier vehicles). Observe the valid speed limits &. Go to the nearest qualified workshop if the indi-cator lamp still does not go out 409.
If possible, do not switch off the engine.
Only for specially equipped courier vehi-Please observe the applicable regulations for switching off the engine in special traffic situa-cles: lions (e.g. at level The indicator diesel particulate filter is being regenerated. lamp switches off when the diesel particulate fil-ter has been regenerated.
Flashes Possible cause Solution
Fault in engine management system (diesel The engine should be checked by a qualified } engine).
Misfiring, which damages the catalytic con-vert er.
Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is switched on. They will go out after a few seconds.
A WARNING
Please observe legal requirements If cleaning the diesel particulate filter when in traffic.
• Follow driving recommendation only if visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions are suitable.
• Do not endanger other vehicles on the road.
A WARNING
The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, an odourless and colourless toxic gas. Car-bon monoxide can cause people to lose con-sclousness. lt can also cause death.
• Never start or run the engine In unventlla-ted or closed spaces.
• Never leave the engine running If you leave the vehicle unattended.
Catalytic converter
,..-('n First read and observe the introductory L-J,:.U Information and safety warnings & on page 407.
408 I Cleaning and maintenance
workshop as soon as possible.
Decrease speed. Drive carefully to the next qualified workshop. The engine should be checked.
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To avoid damage to your vehicle, always ob-serve the Indicator lamps and associated warn-Ing texts.
m If the indicator lamps -.. c or EPC are lit up, L!J fuel consumption may be higher and engine performance reduced.
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• Use unleaded petrol only.
• Do not allow the fuel tank to run empty.
• Do not overfill engine oil 353.
• Do not tow-start the vehicle. Use jump leads 443.
If you notice misfiring, uneven running or loss of power when the vehicle is moving, reduce speed Immediately. The vehicle should be inspected at
Diesel particulate filter
r-f'n First read and observe the Introductory L-J,:,.IJ Information and safety warnings & on page 407.
The diesel particulate filter filters out soot particles in the exhaust gas. The soot particles gather in the filter and are burnt under high temperatures peri-odically (regeneration). Heat produced can warm the engine.
Regeneration can cause noises, light smells and delay in radiator fan irrespective of the outside temperature, even after the engine is switched off.
To assist the regeneration of diesel particle filter, Volkswagen recommends that you avoid making only short journeys. In vehicles with a DSG® dual clutch gearbox the engine speed can increase while the vehicle is being driven. However, the indi-cator lamp • will not light up.
Observe the following points to ensure that the ex-haust system and the diesel particulate filter will work properly for a long time:
the nearest qualified workshop. If this happens, un-bumt fuel can enter the exhaust system and es-cape into the atmosphere. The catalytic converter can also be damaged by overheating.
Even when the exhaust purification system is W working perfectly, there may be a smell of sulphur from the exhaust in some conditions. This depends on the sulphur content of the fuel being used. <1
• Only use diesel with low sulphur levels 343.
• Never use biodiesel, petrol or heating oil.
• Do not allow the fuel tank to run empty.
• Do not overfill engine oil 353.
• Do not tow-start the vehicle. Use jump leads =page 443.
Even when the exhaust purification system is W working perfectly, there may be a smell of sulphur from the exhaust in some conditions. This depends on the sulphur content of the fuel being used.
m Note for courier vehicles: vehicles with diesel l!J particulate filter are identified accordingly with
Vehicle care and maintenance 409
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To note Some possible causes Possible solution
-Headlights are adjusted for -Change over the headlights for driving driving on the left or right. on the left or right 106. The road ahead is not lit up -Headlight beams set too high. -Set the headlight range 106. properly. -Bulbs are defective. -Change the bulbs 432. -The dipped beam headlights -Switching on dipped headlights are not switched on. 106.
Low vehicle battery charge. Recharge vehicle battery 362.
Electrical consumers not Low fuel level. Fill the tank 340. working. Fuse blown. Check fuse and replace as necessary 429.
-Short journeys. -Avoid short journeys.
-Uneven acceleration. -Think ahead when driving. -Accelerate evenly.
An electrical consumer is switch-Switch off all consumers that are not nee-ed on. de d.
Fault in engine management Have the fault rectified 407. Fuel consumption is higher system. than indicated. Tyre pressure too low. Adjust the tyre pressure 367.
Driving in hilly regions. No direct solutions possible.
Driving with a trailer or roof carri--Check whether it is needed. er. -Remove when not being used.
Driving with a heavy load. No direct solutions possible.
Driving at high engine speed. Select a high gear.
In an emergency
COl Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Making you and your vehicle safe . . 412
First aid kit. warning triangle, high-visibility waistcoat and fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
Additional information and warnings:
• Braking, stopping and parking 269
• Manual opening and closing 413
• Vehicle toolkit 416
• Changing a wheel 420
A WARNING
Any broken-down vehicle Increases the risk of accidents in road traffic-both for you and other road users.
• Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so. Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic In order to lock all doors securely In an emergency. Switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users.
• Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone In the vehicle when the doors are locked. This may mean that they are locked In the vehicle in an emergency. People locked In the vehicle may be subjec-
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Making you and your vehicle safe
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Fig. 289 In the middle of the dash panel: hazard warning light switch.
f"'""'('n First read and observe the Introductory L-lo:.U Information and safety warnings Lb. on page 411.
Observe any legislation concerning the safety of a broken down vehicle. For example, many countries stipulate that you have to switch on the hazard warning lights and wear a high-visibility waistcoat =>page 413.
Checklist
To ensure your own safety and the safety of your passengers, observe the following actions in the specified order => &:
1. Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and on a suitable sur-face=>&.
2. Switch on the hazard warning lights using button =>Fig. 289.
3. Apply the handbrake =>page 269.
4. Select the neutral position or move the se-lector lever to P =>page 260.
5. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition =>page 257.
6. Ensure that all occupants exit the vehicle and go straight to a safe place away from moving traffic, e.g. behind the safety barrier.
7. Take all vehicle keys with you when you leave the vehicle.
8. Place the warning triangle in position to draw the attention of other road users to your vehicle.
9. Allow the engine to cool down and seek ex-pert assistance.
4121 If and when
When the hazard warning lights are switched on, for example if the vehicle is being towed, a change in direction or lane change can still be indicated by operating the turn signal. The warning lights will be interrupted temporarily.
Switch on the hazard warning lights:
• When traffic ahead suddenly starts moving more slowly or you reach the tail end of a traffic jam, to will warn vehicles behind you.
• When there is an emergency.
• When the vehicle breaks down.
• When the vehicle is being towed.
Always follow local regulations for the use of the hazard warning lights.
If the hazard warning lights are not working, use an alternative method of drawing attention to the bro-ken-down vehicle. This method must comply with traffic legislation.
A WARNING
Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and se-vere Injuries.
• Always follow the Instructions In the checklist and observe the general safety pro-cedures.
A wARNING
The components of the exhaust system be-come very hot. This can cause fires and seri-ous Injuries.
• Park the vehicle so that no part of the ex-haust system can come Into contact with any Inflammable material underneath the vehicle, e.g. dry grass, fuel.
m The vehicle battery will discharge if the haz-L.:!J ard warning lights are left on over a long peri-od of time -even when the Ignition is switched off.
m If you brake hard at speeds over approxi-L.:!J mately 60 km/h (37 mph), the brake lights will flash to warn the traffic behind. If you then continue to brake, the hazard warning lights will be switched on automatically at speeds under approximately 10 km/h (6 mph). The brake light will light up stead-Ily. Once the vehicle starts to accelerate, the haz-ard warning lights will switch off again.
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First aid kit, warning triangle, high-visibility waistcoat and fire
extinguisher
l"'""'('n First read and observe the introductory L.-J,::,JI Information and safety warnings & on page 411.
High-visibility waistcoat
In some vehicles there is a stowage compartment for a high-visibility waistcoat in the driver door 9.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle must comply with legal re-quirements.
First aid kit
The first aid kit must comply with legal require-ments. Comply with the expiry dates of the con-tents.
In some vehicles, there is a bag containing the warning triangle and first aid kit next to the vehicle toolkit.
To remove the bag, pull it inwards by the long end at the front while turning it downwards slightly.
Manual opening and closing
COl Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking the driver door manually . . . . . . . . . 414 Unlocking the tailgate manually ............ 414
Closing the sliding/tilting roof manually . . . . . 415
Unlocking the selector lever lock manually . . . 415
Should the radio signal of the remote control key or the central locking system fails, the doors, tailgate and sliding/tilting roof can be locked and, with some exceptions, unlocked manually.
Additional information and warnings:
• Vehicle key set 36
• Central locking system 39
• Doors 45
• Tailgate 49
• Sliding/tilting roof 58
• Closing the electric pop-up roof manually, Cali-fornia 192
In vehicles with a kitchenette, the first aid kit is lo-cated on the rear panel of the left stowage com-partment in the kitchen unit.
Fire extinguisher
Before using the fire extinguisher, make sure you are familiar with its operation. If an operating man-ual is supplied with the fire extinguisher, place it in the vehicle wallet.
The fire extinguisher must comply with the valid legal requirements. lt must be fully functional and checked regularly. See the test certificate on the fire extinguisher.
A WARNING
In the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre or accident, loose objects could be flung though the vehicle and cause severe Injuries.
• Always secure the fire extinguisher, high-visibility waistcoat, first aid kit and warning triangle safely In the holders.
• In an emergency 411
A WARNING
Careless manual opening and closing can cause serious Injury.
• If the vehicle Is locked from the outside, the doors and windows cannot be opened from the inside.
• Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone In the vehicle. They could become trapped In the vehicle In an emergen-cy and may not be able to get themselves to safety.
• Temperatures Inside a locked vehicle may reach extremes of heat or cold, according to season. This can cause serious Injuries and Illness or fatalities, especially to small chil-dren. .,.
Practical tips 413
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Changing a wheel
CllJ Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Preparations for changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . 420
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Lifting the vehicle with the jack . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
After changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425
Some models are delivered without a factory-fitted jack or box spanner. If this is the case, the wheel should be changed by a qualified workshop.
The vehicle jack supplied with the vehicle is only designed for changing a wheel when one vehicle tyre is damaged and has to be replaced. Seek ex-pert assistance if both tyres on one side of the ve-hicle, both tyres on one axle, or all tyres are dam-aged.
Only change the wheel yourself when the car is parked in a safe place, you are familiar with the necessary steps and safety procedures and you have access to all the correct tools. Seek expert assistance if this is not the case.
Additional information and warnings:
• Exterior views =>page 5
• Vehicle key set =>page 36
• Tyre monitoring system =>page 318
• Wheels and tyres =>page 367
• In an emergency =>page 411
• Vehicle tool kit =>page 416
• Hubcaps =>page 417
Preparations for changing a wheel
1"1'11 First read and observe the introductory L-1o:.U information and safety warnings & on page 420.
Checklist
The following actions must always be carried out in the given order in preparation for changing the wheel=>&:
1. In the event of a flat tyre, park your vehicle on a firm and level surface at a safe dis-tance from the flow of traffic.
2. Apply the handbrake =>page 269.
420 I If and when
A wARNING
Changing a wheel can be dangerous, espe-cially when carried out at the side of a road. Please note the following steps in order to re-duce the risk of serious injuries:
• Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so. Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic in order to carry out the wheel change.
• All passengers and children in particular must be at a safe distance and away from your area of work during the wheel change.
• Switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users.
• Check that the surface the vehicle Is parked on Is level and firm. If necessary use a large, strong board or similar support for the vehicle jack.
• Only change the wheel yourself if you feel confident carrying out the procedure. If not, seek expert assistance.
• Always use suitable and undamaged tools to change the wheel.
• Always switch off the engine, apply the handbrake and move the selector lever to the position P or select a gear on a manual gear-box in order to reduce the risk of unintended vehicle movement.
• The wheel bolt tightening torque should be checked with a torque wrench immediately after changing a wheel.
4. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition =>page 257.
5. Manual gearbox: select a gear =>page 260.
6. Make sure all vehicle occupants exit the ve-hicle and move to safety, for instance be-hind the safety barrier.
7. Chock the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being worked on with a stone or a similar object. ""