2015 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER engine

While driving .. ...... 257
Starting the engine, changing gear and parking
-Starting and stopping the engine .. 257
-Changing gears . . . . . . . . . .......... 260
-Braking, stopping and parking ......... 269
-Driving with respect for the environment 278
-Steering ........... 281
Driver assist systems
-Pull-away assist systems .... 282
-ParkPilot ............................ 287
-Reversing camera (Rear Assist) ....... 291
-Cruise control system (CCS) . . . . . ... 295
-Adaptive cruise control (ACC) ......... 298
-Area monitoring system (Front Assist) .. 307
-Lane change assist system (Side Assist) . .. . . .. .. . . . . . . . . .......... 312
-Driver Alert System (recommendation for rest breaks) . . . . . . . . . . ......... 315
-Adaptive chassis control (DCC) ........ 317
-Tyre monitoring system . . . . . . . ....... 318
Air conditioning system
-Heating, ventilating, cooling ........... 322
-Supplementary heaters (auxiliary air heater or auxiliary coolant heater) .... 332
At the filling station
-Filling the tank ....................... 340
-Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ 343
-Emission control system for diesel vehicles (AdBiue®j ................... 346
Cleaning and maintenance ...... 350
In the engine compartment
-Preparation for working in the engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
-Engine oil ........................... 353
-Coolant ..................... 358
-Vehicle battery ....................... 362
Wheels and tyres
-Useful information about wheels and
tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 367
Vehicle care and maintenance
-Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 380
-Cleaning and caring for the interior ..... 388
-Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts . . . . . . . .... 394
-Mobile online services .. 402
-Consumer information 404
-Engine management system and exhaust purification system . . . .. 407
If and when ........................ 410
Practical tips
-Frequently asked questions ........... 410
-In an emergency ..................... 411
-Manual opening and closing . . . . . . . . . 413
-Vehicle toolkit . . ............... 416
-Hubcaps.. . .................... 417
-Changing a wheel .................... 420
-Breakdown set ....................... 425
-Fuses................ . . 429
-Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . .....•.... 432
-Jump starting . . . . . . .......... 443
-Tow-starting and towing . . . 446
Technical data ...
Technical data
-Vehicle data
-Petrol engines
-Diesel engines ..
Abbreviations
Index .......... .
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Instrument cluster
Warning and indicator lamps
The warning and indicator lamps indicate various warnings ::.&.faults ::.(D or certain functions. Some warning and indicator lamps light up when the ignition is switched on and should go out once the engine is running or the vehicle is in motion.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment level, addi-tional text messages could appear in the display on the instrument cluster to provide further infor-mation or to ask you to perform certain tasks ::.page 19, Instruments.
Symbol Meaning=:>&
Do not drive on I
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, sym-bols may be displayed in the instrument cluster in-stead of warning lamps.
Signal tones are given when some warning or indi-cator lamps light up.
For details on indicator lamps which light up in the light switch see Chapter "Lighting" ::.page 106.
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Parking brake applied, brake fluid level too low or fault in the ::.page 269 brake system.
Lit up: ·i:-Do not drive ont
-F-Coolant level too low. coolant temperature too high, or coolant ::.page 358 system is faulty.
Flashing: fault in engine coolant system. ::.page 358
Do not drive ont ::.page 353 "t:::r. Engine oil pressure too low.
oG The en£ine cannot be restarted! AdBiue level too low. ::.page 346
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with The engine cannot be restarted! Fault in the Ad Blue® system. ::.page 346
CRl ::0 Do not drive on I ::.page 45 .... At least one vehicle door is opened or not properly closed .
c:::5 Do not drive on I ::.page 49 The tailgate or wing doors are open or not properly closed. ::.page 52
!6 'er Driver seat belt is not fastened. ::.page 79
Changing gear ::.page 260
({5)) Depress the brake pedal. Brakes ::.page 269 Adaptive cruise con-trol (ACC) ::.page 298
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) not available. ::.page 298
0 Fault in the alternator. ::.page 362
m DSG® dual clutch gearbox is too hot. ::.page 260
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Symbol Meaning=>& See
.......,. Front brake pads worn .
Lit up: ESC fault or switched off for system-related reasons.
Flashing: ESC/TCS is taking corrective action. =>page 269
1} TCS switched off manually.
e ABS faulty or not functioning.
0$ Rear fog light switched on. =>page 106
Lit up: vehicle lighting not working partially or completely. =>page 432
0 Lit up or flashing: catalytic converter fault.
w Lit up: glow period for a diesel engine.
Flashing: fault in engine management system.
EPC Fault in engine management system. =>page 407
Diesel particulate filter has become saturated with soot.
Only for specially equipped courier vehicles: diesel particulate filter is being regenerated.
(1) Tyre pressure too low. =>page 367 Tyre monitoring system faulty.
0 Windscreen washer fluid level too low. =>page 116
f] Fuel tank almost empty. =>page 340
Flashing: engine oil system fault.
Lit up: engine oil level too low. =>page 353
....... Fault in airbag and belt tensioner system. =>page 87
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Front passenger front airbag switched off (PASSENGER AIR BAG =>page 87
f9 Ad Blue® level is low. =>page 346
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with Ad Blue® system faulty or not refilled using norm-standard AdBI-ue®. =>page 346
Have the air filter replaced. => Booklet SeNice schedule
a, Electronic Immobilizer active. =>page 257
Lit up: rear axle differential lock switched on. =>page 282 .... Flashing: rear axle differential lock fault.
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) currently not available. =>page 298
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Symbol Meaning=>& See
Lane change assist system currently not available. =>page 312 .
The fog light is switched on. =>page 106
.......,,...., Turn signal, left or right. =>page 106 r., Hazard warning lights switched on. =>page 411
Trailer turn signals in operation. =>page 139
Lit up: depress the brake pedal. Changing gear
CS» =>page 260 Flashing: the lock button in the selector lever is not engaged. Braking, stopping and parking =>page 269
The cruise control system (CCS) is controlling the speed. =>page 295
(") Adaptive cruise control (ACC) active. No vehicle has been detec-ted ahead. =>page 298
th. Lit up: Hill Descent Assist switched on. =>page 285 Flashing: the lock button in the selector lever is not engaged.
Main beam is switched on or the headlight flasher is being opera!-=>page 106 ed.
When displayed in white: Adaptive cruise control (ACC) active.
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Vehicle detected ahead.
When displayed in grey: Adaptive cruise control (ACC) not active. =>page 298
System switched on, does not regulate.
Main beam assist (Light Assist) is activated. =>page 110
Lit up: service interval display. =>page 22
,....c. Flashes alternately with selector lever display, e.g. 0: fault in dual clutch gearbox (DSG®. =>page 260
(A) The starUstop system is available, automatic engine stop is active.
The starUstop system is not available. =>page 282
(J9 OR: the starUstop system has switched off the engine automatical-ly.
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Black ice warning. The outside temperature is below =>page 19 +4·c (+39.F).
® A mobile telephone is connected via Bluetooth to the factory-fitted => Booklet Radio, pro-provision for mobile telephone. vision for mobile tele-
Mobile telephone battery charge level. Only for factory-fitted provi-phone, infotainment system, navigation sion for mobile telephone. system
A WARNING A WARNING (Continued)
Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic, and can cause acci-dent and serious injury.
• Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.
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• Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.
• Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and ensure that no part of the exhaust system can come Into contact with any inflammable material underneath the vehicle, e.g. dry grass or fuel. ll>

A WARNING (Continued)
• Any broken-down vehicle poses an in-creased accident risk both for you and for other road users. If the situation requires, switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle as a warning to other road users.
• Before opening the bonnet, switch off the engine and allow it to cool down sufficiently.
Instruments
o::n Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Instrument overview ......... .
Displays . . . . . . . ........ . Service interval display ..
Additional information and warnings:
• Warning and indicator lamps =>page 16
• Volkswagen information system =>page 24
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• Display of current gear (DSG® dual clutch gear-box) =>page 260
• Information on service intervals =>Booklet Serv-ice schedule
A WARNING (Continued)
• The engine compartment of any motor ve-hicle Is a dangerous area. Serious injuries can be sustained here =>page 350.
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Failure to observe illuminated indicator lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle be-Ing damaged. A WARNING
Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted.
• Never press the buttons on the instrument cluster while the vehicle is in motion. Instrument cluster

Instrument overview
Fig. 14 Instrument cluster in the dash panel.
m First read and observe the Introductory Information and safety warnings & on page 19.
Descriptions of the instruments 14:
G) Setting button for the clock 1)
-Press the ()button to mark either the hours or minutes display.
-Press the (o.o 1 sn) button to continue Q). Press and hold to scroll through quickly.
-Press the ()button again to finish setting the clock.
® Rev. counter (running engine speed in revolutions x 1,000 per minute).
The start or the red zone on the dial indicates the maximum engine speed that may be used in each gear when the engine is wanm and after it has been run in properly. You should change up a gear or move the selector lever to D (or lift your foot off the accelerator) before the needle reaches the red zone =:o(D.
@ Coolant temperature dlsplay.J,. 358.
0) Displays =:opage 21.
® Speedometer
® Fuel gauge =:opage 340.
CD Reset button for the trip recorder display (trip).
-Press the [o.o 1 sn) button to reset to zero.
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• When the engine Is cold, avoid high engine speeds, driving at full throttle and overloading the engine.
• The needle on the rev counter should only briefly point Into the red area, as engine dam-age may otherwise be Incurred.
&... Changing up a gear early will help to save W fuel and reduce engine noise.
r:il The instruments and displays may vary de-L!J pending on the equipment level of the vehi-cle. ') In some versions of the vehtcle, it mey be possible to adjust the clock settings using the Sett1 ngs menu on the Instrument clus· ter display 30.
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Second speed display (m ph or km/h)
In addition to the tachometer display, the speed can also be displayed in another unit of measure-ment (m ph or km/h) in the instrument cluster dis-play while you are driving. To do this select the menu option A 1 t. speed di s. in the Settings menu =>page 24.
Vehicles without menu display on the instrument cluster:
• Start the engine.
• Press the Ice: 1 e)j button three times. The odom-eter in the instrument cluster display flashes.
• Press the button !o.o 1 SErl once. The vehicle speed in "km/h" or "mph" is shown briefly in the dis-play instead of the odometer.
• This activates the second speed display. lt can be deactivated in the same manner.
lt is not possible to switch off the second speedom-eter display in those countries where the law stipu-lates that the display cannot be deactivated.
StarUstop system status display
The instrument cluster display shows information about the current status =>page 282.
A wARNING
Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle breaking down In traffic, and can cause acci-dent and serious injury.
• Never Ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.
• Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.
Service interval display
)'"""'"('n First read and observe the introductory L-W.I information and safety warnings & on page 19.
The service display is shown on the instrument cluster=> Fig. 14 @.
Service schedules at Volkswagen Commercial Ve-hicles are divided into two categories, oil change service and inspections. The service interval dis-play provides information on the next service which
Overview of the vehicle
A WARNING (Continued)
• Any broken-down vehicle poses an In-creased accident risk both for you and for other road users. If the situation requires, switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle as a warning to other road users.
• Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and ensure that no part of the exhaust system can come Into contact with any inflammable material underneath the vehicle, e.g. dry grass or fuel.
A WARNING
Streets and bridges can also be iced over at outside temperatures above freezing.
• The snowflake symbol indicates that there is a risk of black Ice.
• There may be black Ice on the roads even when outside temperatures are above +4•c (+39°F), even when no snowflake symbol is displayed.
• You should never rely solely on the out-side temperature display I
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Failure to observe illuminated indicator lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle be-ing damaged.
m Differenl instrument clusters are available, L!J which means that the versions and displays may vary. In displays without warning or informa-tion texts, faults are indicated exclusively by the in-dicator lamps.
m If several warning reports are detected, the L!J symbols will appear for several seconds, one after another. The symbols will continue to appear until the faults are rectified. includes an oil change and on the next scheduled inspection. Scheduled services can also be found in the service schedule.
The service appointment currently displayed can be found at Vehicles without text messages on the top right of the instrument cluster display:
• 1: inspection.
• 2: oil change service. ..

In vehicles with fixed oil change service, services take place at predefined intervals.
The service intervals are calculated on an Individu-al basis in vehicles with flexible oil change serv-Ice. Advances in technology have brought about a considerable reduction in servicing requirements. The flexible oil change is a new service offered by Volkswagen to ensure that the oil is only changed when necessary. The length between the oil change services (maximum of 2 years) is also de-termined by the conditions under which the vehicle is used and personal driving style. The service re-minder is displayed 20 days before the service is due. The distance is rounded to the nearest 100 km; the remaining time is rounded to full days. The current service information cannot be opened until you have driven 500 km since the last service. Until this point the display only shows lines.
Service reminder
If the vehicle is due to be serviced, a service re-minder will appear on the display when the ignition is switched on.
In vehicles without text messages a spanner sym-bol will appear on the instrument cluster along with a display in km and a clock symbol e> showing the time left before the next service appointment is due in days. The number of kilometres shown cor-responds to the maximum number of kilometres that can still be driven until the service appoint-ment is due. In addition, a symbol in the top right corner of the display specifies which service ap-pointment the reminder is for (1 for inspection, 2 for oil change service).
If the service reminder is displayed for both service appointments (1 and 2 in the top right corner of the instrument cluster display), the distance and the display in days for the next service appointment applies in vehicle without text messages.
In vehicles with text messages, Oi 1 change or Inspection in---km or ---days appears in the instrument cluster display.
Service event
If a service Is due, a signal will sound and the spanner symbol will appear for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on. In vehicles with text messages, Oil change now! or Inspec-tion now! appears In the instrument cluster dis-play.
Accessing a service message
You can access the current service messages whenever the ignition is switched on, the engine is not running and the vehicle is stationary.
• Press the button in the instrument cluster as often as possible until the spanner symbol and 1 in the top right corner of the display appears. The values shown apply to the oil change service.
• Press the lCCJie>J button on the instrument cluster again. The spanner symbol appear and the number 2 will appear on the top right hand corner of the display. The values shown apply to the in-spection.
• OR: select the Settings menu.
• Select the menu option Info in the Service submenu.
If a service Is overdue, this is indicated by a mi-nus sign in front of the mileage or trip reading.
Resetting oil change service
If the oil change service was not performed by a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles workshop, it can be reset as follows:
Vehicles with text messages:
Switch off the ignition.
Press and hold down the lo.o/SETJ button in the in-strument cluster.
Restart the ignition.
Release the lo.o/sn) button.
Confirm the selection on the instrument cluster by pressing the laKJRESET) button on the wiper lever or the I!) button on the multifunction steering wheel.
Vehicles without text messages:
Switch off the ignition.
Press and hold down the lo.o1sn) button in the in-strument cluster.
Restart the ignition.
Release the lo.o/SETJ button and press the li:Q'e>J but-ton within approximately 20 seconds.
Do not reset the display between service intervals. This can lead to Incorrect information being dis-played.
If you manually reset the service interval display while flexible oil change service is valid, "fixed oil change service" will be activated. The service inter-val will no longer be calculated on an Individual ba-sis =*Booklet Service schedule.
Resetting Inspection
If the inspection was not performed by a Volkswa-gen Commercial Vehicles workshop. it can be reset asfollows:
Instrument cluster