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A WARNING (Continued)
• Ensure that nobody obstructs the path of the electric windows, especially if the roll-back function is not active.
Opening and closing sliding windows
r-T'n First read and observe the introductory L-.lr::.U information and safety warnings & on page 55.
Opening the sliding window in the side panel
• Press the window handle and pull it towards the inside of the vehicle.
• Keep the window handle in this position and open the sliding window.
• Make sure that the sliding window is securely engaged in one of the available positions.
Closing the sliding window in the side panel
• Press the window handle and pull it towards the inside of the vehicle.
• Keep the window handle in this position and close the sliding window.
• Push the window frame below the window han-dle to the front to ensure that the sliding window locks properly.
Sliding/tilting roof
0::0 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening and closing the sliding/tilting roof . . . 59
Sliding/tilting roof-functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Roil-back function for the sliding/tilting roof 60
Additional information and warnings:
• Volkswagen information system 24
• Central locking system 39
• Manual pop-up roof, California 218
• Electric pop-up roof, California 221
• Manual opening and closing 413
58 Before the journey
A WARNING (Continued)
• The roll-back function does not prevent fingers or other body parts from being press-ed against the window frame and sustaining injury.
m The roll-back function is also activated if the W windows are closed using convenience clos-ing 57. Opening and closing the sliding window in the partition
• Pull the window handle and open or close the sliding window.
A WARNING
In the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or accident, a window not securely engaged could move forward and cause injuries.
• Always make sure that the sliding window is securely engaged in one of the 3 positions. A WARNING
Improper or unsupervised use of the sliding/ tilting roof can cause serious Injuries.
• The sliding/tilting roof should therefore only be opened or closed when you are sure that nobody is In its operating area.
• Always take all vehicle keys with you ev-ery time you leave the vehicle. 11>

A WARNING (Continued)
• Only adjust the height and tilt of the seat or move lt forwards and backwards when the area around the seat is clear.
• There should be no objects in the adjust-ment area of the front seats.
• Make sure that there is no dirt in the areas within which the front seats can be adjusted (and locked In place).
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.
• Never stow lighters in stowage areas or compartments or on other surfaces In the ve-hicle. Cigarette lighters may self-Ignite on high-temperature surfaces, especially In sum-
The dangers of assuming an incorrect sitting position
.....-m First read and observe the Introductory L-.bU information and safety warnings & on page 61.
If the seat belts are not worn or are worn incorrect-ly, the risk of severe or fatal injuries increases. Seat belts can only provide optimal protection if the seat belt routing is correct. Assuming an incorrect sitting position considerably impairs the level of protection provided by a seat belt. This could lead to severe or even fatal injuries. The risk of severe or fatal injuries is especially increased when a de-ploying airbag strikes a vehicle occupant who has assumed an incorrect sitting position. The driver is responsible for all occupants transported in the ve-hicle, especially children.
The following list contains examples of sitting posi-tions that can be dangerous for all vehicle occu-pants.
Whenever the vehicle is in motion:
• Never stand in the vehicle.
• Never stand on the seats.
• Never kneel on the seats.
• Never tilt the backrest too far to the rear.
• Never lean against the dash panel.
• Never lie on the seats in the passenger com-partment.
• Never sit on the front edge of a seat.
• Never sit sideways.
Before the journey
• Never lean out of a window .
• Never put your feet out of a window.
• Never put your feet on the dash panel.
• Never place your feet on the seat cushion or seat backrest.
• Never travel in a footwell.
• Never sit on the armrest.
• Never travel on a seat without wearing the seat belt.
• Never use the bed.
• Never travel in the luggage compartment or on the load surface.
A WARNING
Every Incorrect sitting position In the vehicle Increases the risk of severe or fatal Injuries In the event of an accident or sudden driving or braking manoeuvre.
• All vehicle occupants must maintain a cor-rect sitting position and wear their seat belt properly while the vehicle Is In motion.
• Sitting In an incorrect position, not fasten-ing the seat belt, or too short a distance to the alrbag exposes the occupants to critical or fatal injuries, especially if the alrbags de-ploy and strike an occupant who has as-sumed an Incorrect sitting position.

Correct sitting position
Fig. 39 There must be a distance of at least 25 cm between the driver and the steering wheel. The distance to the dash panel must be at least 10 cm in the knee area.
f"'"""('n First read and observe the introductory L-Jc..l.l Information and safety warnings & on page 61.
The following details the correct sitting positions for the driver and passengers.
If any vehicle occupants cannot assume a correct sitting position due to their physical build, they should contact a qualified workshop to find out about possible special modifications. The seat belts and airbags can only provide a maximum lev-el of protection if a correct sitting position is as-sumed. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recom-mends using a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership for this purpose.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends the following seating position for your own safety and to reduce the level of injury in the case of a sudden braking manoeuvre or an accident:
The following applies to all vehicle occupants:
• Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is at the same height as the top of the head, but not lower than eye level. Position the back of your head as close to the head restraint as possible 39 and 40.
• When adjusting for short people, push the head restraint all the way down, even if the head is then underneath the top edge of the head restraint.
• For taller people, push the head restraint up as far as it will go.
Fig. 40 Correct seat belt routing and head re-straint adjustment.
• Keep both feet in the footwell while the vehicle is in motion.
• Adjust and fasten seat belts properly 79.
Additional points for the driver:
• Move the backrest into an upright position so that your back rests fully against it.
• Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering wheel and your breastbone is at least 25 cm 39 and the circumference of the steering wheel can be held at the sides with the arms slightly bent.
• The steering wheel must always point towards the breastbone and not towards the face.
• Adjust the driver seat by moving it forwards or backwards so that you are able to press the pedals to the floor with your knees still slightly angled and the distance to the dash panel in the knee area is at least 10 cm 39.
• Adjust the height so that you can reach the highest point of the steering wheel.
• Always leave both feet in the footwell, to help ensure you maintain control of the vehicle at all times.
Additional points for the front passenger:
• Move the backrest into an upright position so that your back rests fully against it.
• Push the front passenger seat as far back as possible so that the airbag can provide maximum protection if it is deployed. Sitting correctly and safely

A WARNING (Continued)
• The steering wheel must always point to-wards the chest and not towards the face. This ensures that the driver front airbag pro-vides maximum protection in the event of an accident.
• While driving, always keep both hands on the outside of the steering wheel (at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions =>Fig. 47). This reduces the risk of injury if the driver front alrbag Is triggered.
Seat functions, front
a:n Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • • . . . . . . 69
Memory seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Rotating front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Additional information and warnings:
• Adjusting the seat position =>page 61
• Seat bells =>page 79
• Airbag system =>page 87
• Child seats (accessories) 96
• Heating, ventilating, cooling 322
Seat heating
Fig. 48 In the centre console with Climatic: but-tons for the front seat heating, set here to the sec-ond heating level.
First read and observe the Introductory l-J,:.,U Information and safety warnings & on page 69.
The seat cushions can be heated electrically when the ignition is switched on. In some versions, the backrests may also be heated.
A WARNING (Continued)
• Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position, or in any other manner, e.g. on the hub of the steering wheel. If the driver front airbag is triggered, you could re-ceive severe Injuries to the arms, hands and head.
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.
• The memory seat should only be adjusted when the vehicle Is stationary.
• Keep hands, fingers, feet and other body parts away from the moving parts of the seats.
Fig. 49 In the centre console with Climatronic: buttons for the front seat heating, set here to the third heating level.
Do not switch on the seat heating if one of the fol-lowing conditions applies:
• The seat is not in use.
• The seat is fitted with a protective cover.
• A child seat is installed on the seat.
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Seat functions, rear
Cl:lJ Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Single seats .
3-seat bench
Drawers in the 3-seat bench ......•.....
Bed extension (multi-flex board) ... Centre armrest ......................... .
Additional information and warnings:
• Adjusting the seat position 61
• Seat belts ""page 79
• Airbag system 87
• Child seats (accessories) :;.page 96
• Luggage compartment :;. page 130
• Guide rail system in rear vehicle floor :;.page 133
• Stowage ""page 150
• Vehicle tool kit ""page 416
A WARNING
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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.
721 Before the journey
A WARNING (Continued)
• Keep hands, fingers, feet and other body parts away from the moving parts of the seats.
A WARNING
Incorrect adjustment or removing and fitting single seats and/or the bench seats can cause accidents and severe Injuries.
• All adjustments as well as removing/fitting should be carried out only when the vehicle is stationary; otherwise the single seats and/ or the bench seats could move suddenly when the vehicle Is In motion. Furthermore, an Incorrect seating position Is adopted while adjusting the seat.
• All single seats and the bench seats must always be fitted In their retainers 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.
• Never fit single seats behind the 3-seat bench.
• Never fit two 3-seat benches In the vehi-cle.
• While fitting and removing the single seats and/or the bench seat, make sure that the seat feet are not soiled or damaged.
• Never use child seats In the groups 0 or 0+ on single seats that face the rear of the vehicle. <

Single seats
Fig. 51 In the passenger compartment: controls on the front left and the rear right of the single seat.
Fig. 52 Holding points for removal and installation on rotating single seat .A and on non-rotating single seats .
....-m First read and observe the introductory L.-.lo:.U Information and safety warnings & on page 72.
Key to Fig. 51 and Fig. 52:
CD Turning the single seat
@ Pushing the single seat.
@ Adjusting the backrest from the front.
0 Adjusting the backrest from the rear.
Moving the single seat
Never move single seats when the vehicle is on a steep slope. A rotating single seat must be se-cured and facing either the front or rear of the vehi-cle.
• Stow the central table I fold the folding table in-to the side panel.
• Pull the lever 51@ up. The single seat must engage in a position.
Adjusting the backrest
Hold the backrest and pull the lever@ or 0 up ""'&.The backrest must click into place.
Folding out the table
• Push the belt holder and latch plate all the way up.
• Push the armrests up as far as they will go.
• Hold the backrest and pull the lever@ or 0 up
• Position the backrest as far forward as possible and release the lever.
• Pull the backrest to ensure that it is securely engaged in the horizontal position (table position).
• To fit the backrest: hold the backrest and pull the lever@ or 0 up. The backrest must click into place. 11>
Sitting correctly and safely

Fig. 54 Holding points for removal and installation on 3-seat bench.
,....-m First read and observe the introductory L-W.I information and safety warnings & on page 72.
Moving 3-seat bench
The 3-seat bench can be moved from the front =>Fig. or from the rear [ru.
• Push the single seats forwards.
• Push the central table forwards I fold the folding table into the side panel.
• Adjust the head restraints to the lowest posi-tion.
• Unhook the luggage compartment cover and roll it up manually => • Open the centre below the bench seat, pull the loop @ under the seat cushion, and hold it in this position.
• Move the 3-seat bench, and release the loop. The 3-seat bench must engage in a position.
• Close the centre cover® under the bench seat.
Folding out the table
• Fold the armrest back into the backrest.
• Remove the luggage compartment cover.
• Adjust the head restraints to the lowest position and remove the centre head restraint.
• Pull out the lever Q) completely, until the red marking is visible.
• OR Pull on loop @ ]], and hold it in this posi· lion.
• Fold the backrest forwards onto the seat cush· ion.
• Make sure that the lever has returned to its original position. The red marking should no longer be visible.
• Pull the backrest to ensure that it is securely engaged.
Setting up the bed
• Remove the luggage compartment cover.
• Move the 3-seat bench so that the head re· straints on the folded backrest do not touch the tailgate.
• Push each belt holder and latch plate all the way up.
• Pull out the lever Q) until the red marking is visible.
• Fold the backrest right back.
• Release the lever Q) The backrest must click into place.
• Fit the elasticised cover to the bed.
• To extend the bed: convert the single seat on the left or right into a table and push the single seat towards the 3-seat bench.
• OR: Use the bed extension (multi-flex board) =>page 77.
Removing the 3-seat bench
The removal of the 3-seat bench should be carried out by two people => &.
• Prevent the vehicle from rolling away: apply the handbrake, move the selector lever to P or engage a gear.
• Remove all protective covers from the seat rails =>page 133.
• Remove single seats and central table, fold the folding table into the side panel.
• Remove the luggage compartment cover.
• Adjust the head restraints to the lowest position and remove the centre head restraint.
• Fold the backrest forwards onto the seat cush-ion.
• Push the 3-seat bench forwards in the seat rails to the point where it can be lifted out of the slots.
• Lift the 3-seat bench at the points shown =>Fig. 54 (arrows).
• Place the removed covers on the open slots in the seat rails.
Fitting the 3-seat bench
The installation of the 3-seat bench should be car-ried out by two people => &. .,.
Sitting correctly and safely

• Remove all protective covers from the seat rails =-page 133.
• Lift the 3-seat bench at the points shown =>Fig. 54 (arrows).
• Place the feet of the 3-seat bench into the slots so that the backrest is facing the rear of the vehi-cle.
• Adjust the backrest to an upright position.
• Make sure that the lever or the loop has re-turned to its original position. The red marking should no longer be visible.
• Pull the backrest to ensure that it is securely engaged.
• Insert the single seats and the central table into the seat rails and push them back.
• Lock the single seats and the central table se-curely in the seat rails.
• Place the removed covers on the open slots in the seat rails.
Drawers in the 3-seat bench
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Fig. 55 In the 3-seat bench: drawers.
1""111 First read and observe the Introductory L-lo:oJJ information and safety warnings & on page 72.
There are three drawers =-Fig. 55 in the 3-seat bench (Multivan), which can be accessed from the front and from the rear.
All drawers can be removed fully. Drawers can be stacked and stored in a stowage compartment.
Opening and closing the drawer from the front
• To open, press and hold the handle in the han-dle recess and pull up the cover in the same way you would for a "garage door". You can now ac-cess the drawer.
• To close, push the drawer in and press the cov-er down.
76 Before the journey
• Fit the luggage compartment cover.
• Fit the centre head restraint.
A wARNING
The 3-seat bench weighs approximately 90 kg and could cause serious Injuries due to its weight.
• Before removing and fitting it, please con-sider whether you can actually lift it.
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If you move or remove the 3-seat bench with the luggage compartment cover, the luggage compartment cover and Its holders could be damaged
m Additional force may have to be applied to W move the 3-seat bench if it has not been moved for a long lime. Opening and closing the drawer from the rear
• To open, hold the handle in the handle recess and pull the cover back. You can now access the drawer.
• To close, place the cover on the top with the re-taining lugs in the recess and press it down until it engages.
A WARNING
If the drawer Is left open it can hinder the cor-rect operation of the pedals. This can result In accidents and severe Injuries.
• Always keep the drawer closed while the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise the drawer or other items could fall Into the driver footwell and obstruct the pedals.