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are not a substitute for seat belts. Seat belts must always be worn, even when the front seats are equipped with front airbags.
Additional information and warnings:
• Driving tips 33
• Central locking system 39
• Correct sitting position 61
• Seat belts 79
• Child seats (accessories) 96
• Cleaning and caring for the interior 388
• Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts 394
• Consumer information 404
A WARNING
Never rely solely on the airbag system for your protection.
• Even if an alrbag is triggered, it only offers auxiliary protection.
• The airbag system offers the best level of protection, and reduces the risk of injury, when seat belts are properly worn 79, Seat belts.
• Before every trip, each vehicle occupant must adopt the correct sitting position, cor-rectly fasten the seat belt belonging to their seat and keep it fastened properly throughout the trip. This applies to ail vehicle occupants and also in urban traffic.
A WARNING
The risk of injury increases if there are any objects between the vehicle occupants and the deployment area of the airbag when it is triggered. This will alter the deployment zone of the airbag, or the objects will be flung against the body.
• Never hold any objects in your hand or on your lap while the vehicle is in motion.
• Never transport any objects on the front passenger seal The objects could enter the deployment zone of the airbag during sudden braking or driving manoeuvres and then be flung dangerously through the vehicle interi-or if the airbag is activated.
• Vehicle occupants sitting on the front seats and rear outer seats must never carry any people, pets or objects in the deployment zone between themselves and the airbags. Make sure that children and passengers also keep to this rule.
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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 airbags deploy.
A WARNING
The alrbag system can only be triggered once. The system will have to be replaced if the airbags have been triggered.
• Alrbags that have deployed and any affec-ted system parts must be immediately re-placed with new parts that are approved by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles for the re-spective vehicle.
• 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 use recycled alrbag components or components that have been taken from end-of-life vehicles in your vehicle.
• Never alter any components of the airbag system.
A WARNING
Fine dust particles or steam may be released when the alrbags trigger. This Is normal and does not mean that there is a fire in the vehi-cle.
• The fine dust can cause irritation to the skin and eye membranes and cause breath-ing difficulties, particularly for people suffer-ing from asthma or people who have {had) other respiratory problems. To help reduce breathing difficulties, get out of the vehicle or open the windows or doors for more fresh air.
• If you come into contact with the dust, you should wash your hands and face with a mild soap and water before eating.
• Do not let the dust get into your eyes or into open wounds.

A DANGE;R (Continued) --
• No other people, animals or objects may be carried between the occupants of the front seats and the alrbag deployment zone. Make sure that children and passengers also keep to this rule.
• Do not attach any objects, e.g. mobile nav-igation devices, to the windscreen above the front alrbag on the front passenger side.
• Do not cover or stick anything on the steering wheel hub or the soft plastic surface of the alrbag unit In the dash panel on the front passenger side, and do not modify them In any way.
A WARNING
The front alrbags are deployed In front of the steering wheel "*Fig. 71 and dash panel '*Fig. 72.
• When driving, always hold the steering wheel with both hands on the outside of the ring at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions.
• Adjust the driver seat so that there is at least 25 cm between your breastbone and the hub of the steering wheel. Contact a qualified workshop if your physical build makes this Impracticable.
• Adjust the front passenger seat so that the distance between the passenger and the
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Switching the front passenger front airbag on and off manually using the
key-operated switch
Fig. 73 On the front of the dash panel: key switch for disabling and enabling the front airbag on the front passenger side
l""'rn First read and observe the introductory L-J,::.U information and safety warnings&. on page 87.
The front passenger front airbag must be switched off when securing a rear-facing child seat to the front passenger seat.
Disabling the front passenger front airbag
• Switch off the ignition.
• Open the front passenger door.
• Fold out the key bit of the vehicle key o>page 36.
• Use the vehicle key to turn the key switch on the front of the dash panel to the OFF position o> Fig. 73.
• Close the front passenger door.
• When the ignition is switched on, the indicator lamp PASSENGER AIR BAG will light up steadily in the upper section of the centre console o> page 89.
Enabling the front passenger front airbag
• Switch off the ignition.
• Open the front passenger door.
• Use the remote control key to turn the key switch on the front of the dash panel to the ON po-sition.
• Close the front passenger door.
• Check that the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp in the upper section of the centre console does not light up when the Ignition is switched on =>page 89.
Ensuring that the front passenger front airbag has been deactivated
The only sure sign that the front passenger front airbag has been deactivated is when the PASSEN-GER AIR BAG indicator lamp is displayed in the upper section of the centre console (OFF lights up yellow steadily) =>page 89, Indicator lamp.
If the indicator lamp OFF )!(; in the upper section of the centre console is not lit up steadily, or if it lights up at the same time as indicator lamp in the instrument cluster, do not attach any child re-straint system to the front passenger seat for safe-ty reasons. The front passenger front airbag may trigger during an accident.
Sitting correctly and safely

• Push the attachment arms on the child seat into the ISOFIX anchor points 79 as shown by the arrows. The child seat must click and audibly securely into place.
• Fasten the upper strap (top tether) into the cor-responding retaining rings 80 or 81.
• Stretch the belt so that the child seat is posi-tioned high on the rear seat backrest.
• After the child seat has been removed, fold up the head restraint or install it accordingly.
Securing child seats with a seat belt
r-111 First read and observe the Introductory L--lo:oU information and safety warnings & on page 96.
If you want to fit a child seat from the "universal" (u) approval category in your vehicle. you must first ensure that it is approved for the seat position in question. Important information is given on the or-ange ECE approval label on the child seat.
Group Child's weight
Group 0 up to 10 kg
Group 0+ up to 13 kg
Group 1 9 to 18 kg
Group 2 15 to 25 kg
Group 3 22 to 36 kg
Securing a child seat using the seat belt
• Observe the warnings 97, Basic infor-mation on fitting and using child seals.
• The seat belt height adjuster must be at the highest setting.
• Fasten the seat belt or guide it through the child seat as described in the child seat manufacturer's instructions.
Integrated child seat
o::n Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Folding integrated child seat up and down ... 104
Seat belt routing for an integrated child seat . 105
102 Before the journey
A WARNING
Only secure the strap to the top tether anchor rings. Failure to do this could lead to severe Injuries.
• Each anchor ring can hold only one child seat restraining strap. The following table lists where and how child seats can be fastened.
Front passenger seat Seats In the passenger compartment (all)
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u u
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• Ensure that the seat belt is not twisted.
• Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the ap-propriate seat and push it down until it locks se-curely with a click. The integrated child seat is suitable only for chil-dren belonging to group 2 (15-25 kg) and group 3 (22-36 kg), as specified in the standard ECE-R 44.
The following table lists how the integrated child seat can be used. .,..

When folding up the Integrated child seat, press only In the centre of the seat cushion =>Fig. 82 @. The seat cushion could otherwise become jammed and will not engage securely. Seat belt routing for an integrated child seat
Fig. 84 Seat belt routing on the integrated child seat.
r-flt First read and observe the Introductory 1.-J,::.U Information and safety warnings & on page 102.
Seat belt routing
• Take hold of the latch plate and pull it slowly across the chest and pelvis.
• Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the ap-propriate seat and push it down until it is securely locked with an audible click.
• Pull on the seat belt to ensure that the latch plate is securely locked in the buckle.
A WARNING
The seat belt will offer the optimum level of protection from severe and fatal injuries only when the seat belt routing Is correct.
• Always fasten children's seat belts cor-rectly and ensure that they assume a correct sitting position.
• Always position the shoulder part of the belt over the middle of the shoulder.
• The seat belt must always lie flat and snugly on the body.
• If necessary, tighten the belt so that lt lies snugly over the body.
• Always wear the lap part of the seat belt over the pelvis and not across the abdomen.
• Only ever fasten one child into a child
Sitting correctly and safely 105

Turn the light switch to the required position 86:
When the Ignition Is switched off
0 The fog lights, dipped beam headlights and side lights are switched off.
,. The orientation lighting can be switched on.
) , The side lights are switched on.
Dipped beam headlights are switched off.
"'D While the vehicle key is in lhe ignition lock, the side lights will stay on.
Fog lights
The indicator lamps or 0$ in the light switch or Instrument cluster indicate that the fog lights are switched on.
• To switch the fog light on, pull the light switch out of the position "" or tD to the first stop.
• To switch the rear fog light 0$ on, pull the light switch out of position ,.,, or gD as far as it will go.
• To switch the fog lights off, press the light switch or move it to position 0.
Signal tones if lights are not switched off
If the key is removed from the ignition lock and the driver door is opened, a signal tone will sound in any of the following situations. This will remind you to switch off the lights as necessary.
Lights and vision -functions
1""1'11 First read and observe the introductory L-lo:.U Information and safety warnings & on page 106.
Parking light
When the parking lights (left and right turn signals) are switched on, the headlight on the correspond-ing side of the vehicle lights up along with the tail light and parts of the tail light cluster. The parking light only lights up when the Ignition is switched off and if the turn signal and main beam lever was in the central position before being operated.
Side lights
If the light switch is in position ;.o; both headlights with side lights light up, along with parts of the rear light cluster, the number plate lighting, the instru-ment cluster lighting and the buttons in the centre console and the dash panel.
If the charge level of the battery is too low, the side lights will switch off automatically &. This pre-vents the vehicle battery from being discharged
When the Ignition Is switched on
Lights switched off or daytime headlights are switched on.
The automatic headlight control and, if applica-ble, the daytime headlights are switched on.
The side lights are switched on.
The dipped beam headlights are switched on.
• If the parking light is switched on 107.
• If the light switch is in position '"'·
• If the light switch is in position iD or 0$ 112.
A WARNING
The side lights or daytime running lights are not bright enough to Illuminate the road ahead and to ensure that other road users are able to see you.
• Always switch the dipped beam head-lights on if it is dark, raining or visibility Is
completely and thus allows for still starting the en-gine 366, Automatic switch-off for electri-cal consumers.
Daytime running lights
There are separate lights in the headlights for the daytime running lights.
Only the separate lights light up when the daytime running lights are switched on &.
The daytime running lights are switched on when the ignition is switched on if the light switch is in position 0 or AUTO.
If the light switch is in position AUTO, a rain sensor will switch the dipped beam and the lighting in the instruments and switches on and off automatically.
The daytime running lights cannot be switched on or off manually. ,._
Lights and vision 1109

If you have to drive a right-hand drive vehicle in a left-hand drive country, or vice versa, the asymmet-ric dipped beam halogen headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic. Therefore, the headlights must be masked over if you are driving abroad.
Therefore you must apply stickers to certain parts of the headlighllenses if you are driving abroad. A qualified workshop can provide you with further in-formation. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles rec-ommends using a Volkswagen Commercial Vehi-cles dealership for this purpose.
m The use of the stickers on the headlights is L!J only permissible if the period of use is limited. Please contact a qualified workshop for a perma-nent alteration. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends using a Volkswagen Commercial Ve-hicles dealership for this purpose. Coming Home and Leaving Home functions (orientation lighting)
,.....-.(')1 First read and observe the introductory l....-.lo:.l.l Information and safety warnings & on page 106.
The Coming Home function is switched on manual-ly. However, the "Leaving Home" function is con-trolled automatically by a rain sensor.
"Coming Home"
Switching on
Switching off
"Leaving Home"
Switching on
Switching off
!Action
-Switch off the ignition. -Activate the headlight flasher for approximately one second 107. The Coming Home lighting is switched on when the driver door is opened. The switch-off delay starts when the last vehicle door or the tailgate has been closed.
-Automatically after the set switch-off delay has elapsed. -Automatically if a door or the tailgate is opened approximately 30 seconds after switch on. -Turn light switch to position 0. -Switch on the ignition.
Action
-Unlock vehicle when light switch is in position AUTO and rain sensor has detected that it is dark.
-Automatically after the switch-off delay. -Lock the vehicle. -Turn light switch to position 0. -Switch on the ignition.
m When the Coming Home function is switched L!J on, no signal tone will be given as a reminder that a light is still switched on when the driver door is opened. 112 Before the JOurney

Interior and reading lights
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Fig. 88 In the headliner: switch for the interior or reading lights
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Fig. 89 In the passenger compartment: interior lights with rotary knob and reading lights in the roof
[Q] First read and observe the Introductory information and safety warnings&. on page 106.
Button/Po-Function sition or switch position
0 Switches interior lights or reading lights off.
Switches on the interior lights.
Switches on door contact switch (central position). The interior lights are switched on automatically when the vehicle is unlocked, a door is opened or the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock. The light extinguishes a few seconds after all doors are closed, when the vehicle is locked or the ignition is switched on.
Switches the reading lights on or off.
Lights in the stowage compartments and luggage compartment
A light will be switched on or off automatically when the stowage compartment on the front pas-senger side or the tailgate is opened or closed.
1141 Before the journey
m The reading lights go out when the vehicle is W locked or after a delay of a few minutes when the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock. This prevents the battery from discharging.

Move the lever into the required position
0 lx Flick wipe -wipes briefly. Push and hold the lever down for longer to wipe more quickly.
® ,··.··· \X:) Pulling the lever aclivates the wash and wipe system for cleaning the windscreen.
® CQ Interval wipe for the rear window. The wiper will wipe the window approximately every 6 seconds .
0 ........ Pushing the lever activates the wash and wipe system for cleaning the rear window.
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If the ignition is switched off while the wipers are still switched on, the wipers will continue to wipe on the same setting when the ignition Is switched on again. If there Is frost, snow or other obstructions on the windscreen or rear window, the wipers and wiper motor could be-come damaged.
• Remove any snow and ice from the wipers before setting off.
Wiper functions
• Carefully detach wiper blades that have be-come frozen onto the windscreen. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends using a de-leer spray for this.
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Do not switch on the wipers when the window is dry. Using the wipers when the windscreen Is dry can damage the windscreen.
m The wipers will only function when the igni-W lion is switched on and the bonnet and tail-gate are closed.
m The rear window wiper is switched on auto-W matically if the front wipers are switched on and reverse gear is engaged. [Q First read and observe the introductory Information and safety warnings & on page 116.
Wiper response in various situations:
When the vehicle is stationary. When switched on, the wipers will temporarily be switched to the next setting down.
While the wash and wipe system is run-ning.
The Climatronic will switch to air recirculation mode for approxi-mately 30 seconds to prevent the smell of the windscreen wash-er fluid from entering the vehicle interior.
When the interval wipe is switched on. The wiper intervals vary according to the vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle is travelling, the shorter the interval.
Headlight washer system
The headlight washer system cleans the lenses on the headlights.
Once the ignition has been switched on, the head-lights will be washed the first time the windscreen washer system is used, and every fifth time there-after. To do this, pull the wiper lever towards the steering wheel when the dipped beam headlights or main beam are switched on. Clean off stubborn dirt (insects, etc.) from the headlights at regular in-tervals, for instance when filling the tank.
118 Before the journey
In winter, you should remove any snow from the headlight washer nozzles in the bumper to keep the headlight washer system in working order. Re-move any ice with a de-icer spray.
m The wipers will try to wipe away any obsta-W cles that are on the windscreen. The wipers will stop moving if the obstacle blocks their path. Remove the obstacle and switch the wipers back on again.