• Keep the knob pressed in for approx. 15 sec-onds to temporarily bridge the igniter safety device. If you let go of the knob too quickly, the gas flame goes out. If this occurs, re-light the burner as de-scribed above.
• Release the regulating knob and adjust the gas flame as required.
Turning off the gas flame
• Turn the appropriate knob@ fully clockwise to turn off the gas flame.
• Close the gas shut-off valve in the kitchen unit.
• Close the safety valve on the gas bottle.
• Remove all objects from the gas cooker and al-low the cooker to cool fully.
• Place the backrest of the left front seat in an upright position or turn the left front seat so that you can close the kitchen unit's cover plate.
• Lower the kitchen unit cover plate and latch it securely. <1
Water supply and disposal, California
n::n Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fresh water system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Sterilising agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . 239
Cleaning the fresh water tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Waste water tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Turning the water on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Cleaning the drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Additional information:
• Central control panel 204
• Rectifying faults on the camping equipment 254
• Fuses for the camping equipment 249
• Winter conditions 253
• Filling the tank 340
A WARNING
Improper use of the fresh water system can lead to poisoning and illness.
• The fresh water tank should only be filled with drinking water from the public water supply.
• Never fill the fresh water tank from springs or streams. Such water could be con-taminated or contain debris.
• Never use commercially available house-hold cleaners to clean the fresh water tank.
• Never leave water in the fresh water tank for long periods without replacing it with fresh water.
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• Drain the fresh water system completely when it will not be used for a long time.
A WARNING
Both the fresh water tank and the waste water tank drain out underneath the vehicle. In very cold conditions this poses a danger from the formation of ice.
• Be especially careful when fresh or waste water are drained during freezing or very cold weather.
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In very cold weather the fresh and waste water systems should be emptied to prevent them from becoming damaged if the vehicle is not to be kept heated continuously or Is only to be used for short periods.
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Do not allow the water pump to run dry as this will damage the pump.
• Only switch on the water pump when there Is water in the fresh water tank.
m if you do not use the sink for a long period' it L.:!J should be kept dry and free of salt.
m Never confuse the fresh water tank filler neck L.:!J with the fuel tank filler neck. <1
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Fault Possible cause Solution
2. The feed plug is not connected prop-2. Check the connection between the vehi-erly. cle and the mains.
3. Mains power failure. 3. Inform the electricity company if necessa-ry.
4. The residual current circuit breaker 4. Switch the residual current circuit breaker has tripped. back on.
Problem with the 1. The waste water tank is full. 1. Drain the waste water tank in a suitable waste water sys-location. tem
2. The water level sensor for the waste 2. Have the water level sensor checked by a water tank is malfunctioning. qualified workshop.
Problem with the 1. The fresh water tank is empty. 1. Fill the fresh water tank. fresh water sys-tem
2. The water level sensor for the fresh 2. Have the water level sensor checked by a water tank is malfunctioning. qualified workshop.
Refrigerator box 1. There is a defective fuse 1. Replace fuse 249. does not cool. 429 and 249.
2. Battery voltage too low. 2. Charge the battery using the battery charger or by running the engine.
3. The central control panel is not 3. Switch on the central control panel. switched on.
The electric pop-1. The central control panel is not 1. Switch on the central control panel. up roof does not switched on. open or close or does not open or close fully.
2. The ignition is not switched on. 2 Switching on the ignition
3. The overheating protection on the 3. Wait a few minutes before you attempt to hydraulic pump is activated. open or close the pop-up roof.
4. Battery voltage too low. 4. Charge the battery using the battery charger or by running the engine.
5. There is a defective fuse 5. Replace fuse 249. 429 and 249.
6. There is a temporary malfunction. 6. Press the button for 5 seconds.
7. The electrical system for the pop-up 7. Close the electric pop-up roof manually roof is malfunctioning. 221 and have the electrical system checked by a qualified workshop.
8. The child proof lock has been activa-8. Wait at least 7 minutes before you again led due to the electric pop-up roof hav-attempt to open or close the electric pop-up ing been opened and closed repeatedly roof. within a short period of time.
Technical data, living area
cu First read and observe the Introductory information given on page 252.
Supplementary heating system
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Maximum heating output: 2.5 kW
Fuel consumption: 0.3 lfh
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A WARNING_tContlnued)
• The power steering, all driver assist sys-tems and brake assist systems will not func-tion if the engine "sputters" or stops com-pletely due to a lack of fuel or Irregular fuel supply.
• Always fill the tank when it is stlll1/4 full. This reduces the risk of running out of fuel and breaking down.
Filling the tank with petrol or diesel
Fig. 270 Opened front door and open tank flap with tank cap attached to the holder
r--f"'n First read and observe the introductory L-.1=.1.1 information and safety warnings & on page 340.
Switch off the engine, ignilion. mobile lelephone and supplementary heating system before refuel-ling and leave them switched off during refilling.
Opening the tank cap
• Open left-hand front door.
• Open the lank flap.
• Turn the tank cap anticlockwise to remove it and place it in the provided retainer 270.
Filling the tank
The correct fuel grade for your vehicle is shown on a sticker on the inside of the tank flap 343.
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• To avoid damage to your vehicle, always ob-serve the indicator lamps and associated warn-ing texts.
• Do not run the tank empty. Irregular filling periods can cause backfiring and allow unburnt fuel to enter the exhaust system. The catalytic converter or diesel partlculate filter could be damaged as a result!
m The small arrow next to the petrol pump sym-L!J bol 269 shows you which side of the vehicle the tank flap is located on.
• The fuel tank is full when the (properly operat-ed) automatic filler nozzle clicks off for the first time
• Do not continue filling the tank after it switches off. The expansion space in the fuel tank will other-wise fill up and the fuel could spill out. This could also happen when the fuel warms up and expands.
Closing the tank cap
• Turn the tank cap clockwise into the fuel filler neck until it perceptibly engages.
• Close the tank flap so that it engages audibly. The tank flap must be flush with the vehicle body-work.
• Close left-hand front door.
A WARNING
Do not continue filling the tank once the filler nozzle stops automatically. The fuel tank could be overfilled. This can cause fuel to splash out and overflow. This can cause fires, explosions and serious Injuries.
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Remove spilt fuel from the vehicle paint as quickly as possible in order to avoid damage to the wheel housing, tyres and vehicle paint.
Spilt fuel can pollute lhe environment.
A WARNING (Continued)
• Switch off your mobile telephone or two-way radio when dealing with fuel. Electro-magnetic radiation can generate sparks which can in turn start a fire.
• Avoid electrostatic discharge and electro-magnetic radiation in the direct vicinity of fuels.
• Never spill fuel in the vehicle or In the lug-gage compartment.
Petrol
1"'111 First read and observe the introductory L-lo::.l.l information and safety warnings & on page 343.
Petrol types
Vehicles with a petrol engine must be run on un-leaded petrol in compliance with the European standard EN 228 =>
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends petrol with a low sulphur content or sulphur-free petrol for use with this engine. This reduces petrol consumption.
Petrol additives
The quality of petrol influences the running proper-ties, performance and service life of the engine. This is why the vehicle should be refuelled with good quality petrol that has only non-metallic addi-tives pre-added by the petroleum industry. These petrol additives help to prevent corrosion. keep the fuel system clean, and prevent the build-up of de-posits in the engine.
If good quality petrol containing non-metallic addi-tives is not available, or if engine problems arise. the necessary petrol additives must be added to the petrol when refuelling =>
A WARNING (Continued)
• Comply with any relevant safety Informa-tion and legislation concerning the handling of fuels.
Not all petrol additives are effective. The use of un-suitable petrol additives can cause considerable damage to the engine and catalytic converter. Met-allic additives should be avoided at all times.
Petrol additives on sale that are intended to im-prove knock resistance or increase the octane number can also contain metallic additives =>
• Before filling up with petrol, check whether the fuel corresponds to the vehicle's require-ments according to the fuel standard Informa-tion at the pump.
• Only use fuel that complies with the EN 228 standard and has the correct octane number. Otherwise, the engine and the fuel system can suffer considerable damage. The engine can al-so lose power or fall.
• The use of unsuitable petrol additives can cause considerable damage to the engine and catalytic converter.
• If, In an emergency, you have to use petrol with an octane number lower than the recom-mended number, drive at medium engine speeds and avoid high engine loading. Avoid high engine speeds and heavy engine loads. Failure to do so can result In engine damage. Fill the tank with petrol with the correct octane number as soon as possible. .,.
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• Fuels that are identified at the fuel pump as containing metallic additives may not be used. LRP fuel (lead replacement petrol) also con-tains high concentrations of metallic additives. Risk of engine damage I
Diesel
r'""'('n First read and observe the Introductory L-J,:.U Information and safety warnings & on page 343.
Diesel
Diesel fuel must comply with the European stand-ard EN 590 (in Germany DIN EN 590).
The service intervals are shorter if you use diesel with a high sulphur content =>Booklet Service schedule =>CD. A Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership will be able to tell you which countries have diesel with a high sulphur content.
Where diesel fuel complying with the EN 590 standard is not available, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealerships and filling stations will have information on which fuels do comply with the EN 590 standard.
Do not mix fuel additives (thinners. or similar addi-tives) with diesel.
Winter diesel
When using summer-grade diesel. difficulties may be experienced at temperatures below o•c (+32.F)
because the fuel thickens due to paraffin separa-tion. For this reason winter-grade diesel which can be used at temperatures below -2o•c (·4°F) is available in countries such as Germany during the cold months.
In countries with different climatic conditions the diesel sold generally has different temperature characteristics. Check with a Volkswagen Com-mercial Vehicles dealer or filling stations in the country concerned regarding the type of diesel fuels available.
it is not unusual for a cold diesel engine to be loud-er in cold temperatures that in warm weather. In addition, exhaust emissions may be tinged with blue while the engine starts and reaches operating temperature. The amount of exhaust fumes de-pends on the outside temperature.
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• Just one tankful of leaded fuel, or fuel con-taining other metallic additives, can seriously Impair the efficiency of the catalytic converter and can also cause considerable damage to the catalytic converter and engine.
Diesel vehicles are equipped with a filter pre-heat-er system. This ensures that the fuel system re-mains operational even down to approximately -24•c (-11.F) provided that winter-grade diesel which is safe down to -15•c (+5.F) is used.
However, if the fuel has thickened to such an ex-tent that the engine will not start at temperatures below -24•c (-11.F) simply place the vehicle in a warm garage or workshop for a while.
Supplementary heater
Vehicles fitted with a diesel engine may also be equipped with a fuel-driven supplementary heater. This heater is powered with fuel from the vehicle tank. In this case, odour and water vapour may es-cape from the vehicle, and there may be a greater quantity of smoke. This is quite normal when the system is in use, and does not indicate damage or a fault in the system.
The supplementary heater will be switched off au-tomatically if the level in the fuel tank is low (re-serve level).
A WARNING
Never use a start booster. Start boosters may explode or cause the engine to suddenly run at high revs, which can cause serious Injuries and engine damage.
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• Before filling up with diesel, check whether the fuel corresponds to the vehicle's require-ments according to the fuel standard Informa-tion at the pump.
• Only use fuel that complies with the EN 590 standard and has the correct cetane number. Otherwise, the engine and the fuel system can suffer considerable damage. The engine can al-so lose power or fall. ..,.
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