2018 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER rear lid light

m If the vehicle battery charge level is low, the W electrical connection to the trailer will be in-terrupted automatically.
Loading the trailer
ill1 First read and observe the introductory L-W.! information and safety warnings & on page 139.
Trailer weight and drawbar load
The trailer weight is the weight that the vehicle can pull &. The drawbar load is the weight that the towing bracket exerts on the ball coupling vertically from above.
The figures for trailer weights and draw bar weights that are given on the data plate of the towing bracket are for certification purposes only. The cor-rect values for your specific model, which may be lower than these figures, are given in the vehicle registration documents. All data in the official vehi-cle documents take precedence over these data.
In the interest of road safety, Volkswagen Commer-cial Vehicles recommends that you always trans-port the maximum drawbar load. The response of the trailer on the road will be poor if the drawbar load is too small.
The drawbar load increases the weight on the rear axle and reduces the maximum load level as a re-sult.
Gross combination weight rating
The combination weight is made up of the actual weight of the loaded vehicle and of the loaded trail-er.
Loading the trailer
The weight of the load should be distributed even-ly. The maximum permitted drawbar load should be utilised. Do not place the load only at the front or the rear of the trailer:
Towing a trailer
ill1 First read and observe the introductory L-W.! information and safety warnings & on page 139.
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m When the engine is running, electrical con-w sumers in the trailer are supplied with voltage via the electrical connection (pin 9 and pin 10 of the trailer socket). • Distribute the load in the trailer so that heavy objects are either over or as near to the axle as possible.
• Secure all loads on the trailer properly.
Tyre pressure
Follow the trailer manufacturer's recommendations concerning the tyre pressure for the trailer tyres.
When towing a trailer, inflate the wheels on the towing vehicle with the maximum permitted tyre pressure 367.
A WARNING
Accidents and serious injuries can occur if you exceed the vehicle's maximum permitted gross axle weight rating, drawbar load, gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating.
• Never exceed the specified values .
• Never let the actual weights at the front and rear axles exceed the gross axle weight ratings. Never exceed the permissible gross vehicle weight for the vehicle with weight at the front and rear of the vehicle.
A wARNING
Loads that may slide can severely Impair sta-bility and driving safety, which can cause ac-cidents and severe injuries.
• Always load trailers correctly .
• Always secure loads using suitable and undamaged securing straps.
Headlight adjustment
Towing a trailer can raise the front end of the vehi-cle enough for the dipped beam to blind other road users. Use the headlight range control to lower the
light cone as required 113. .,.

Practical equipment
Stowage area
o::n Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Stowage compartments on the dash panel . . 151 Stowage compartment on the front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Other stowage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Only use stowage compartments to stow light or smaller objects.
A factory-fitted AUX-IN socket or the USB sock-may be located in the storage compartment on the front passenger side =>Booklet Radio, provi-sion for mobile telephone, infotainment system, navigation system.
Additional information and warnings:
• Seat functions, front => page 69
• Seat functions, rear =>page 72
• Stowage =>page 150
• Drink holder => page 153
• Central table =>page 155
• Seat functions, rear. Business =>page 182
• Seat functions, rear, California =>page 193
• Cleaning and caring for the interior =>page 388
A WARNING
Loose objects may be flung through the vehi-cle Interior In the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre. This can cause serious injury and can also lead to loss of control of the vehicle.
• Do not stow any pets or any hard, heavy or sharp objects In the vehicle's open stow-age areas, on the dash panel, on the shelf be-hind the rear seats, or in items of clothing and bags in the vehicle Interior.
• Store any objects in open stowage com-partments in such a way that they do not project over the edges of the stowage com-partment.
• Always keep stowage compartments with a lid closed while the vehicle is in motion.
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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 alrbags deploy.
A WARNING
Objects in the driver footwell can hinder ped-al operation. This can lead to loss of control of the vehicle and increase the risk of serious injury.
• Please ensure that all pedals can always be operated without any hindrance.
• The foot mats must always be properly se-cured in the footwell.
• No additional foot mats or other floor cov-erings should be placed over the fitted foot mat.
• Ensure that no objects can enter the driv-er footwell while the vehicle Is in motion.
• If there are any objects in the footwell, re-move them when the vehicle is parked.
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. 11>

A WARNING (Continued)
• 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-mer.
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• Hard objects on the shelf can chafe against the wires of the heating element In the rear win-dow and cause damage.
• Do not store any heat-sensitive objects, food or medicines inside the vehicle. Hot and cold temperatures could damage them or ren-der them unusable.
• Objects stored In the vehicle that are made from transparent materials, such as glasses, magnifying glasses or transparent suction cups on the windows, can concentrate the sun's rays and thus cause damage to the vehi-cle.
r:F1 Always ensure that the ventilation openings W between the rear window and the stowage area are uncovered to allow stale air to escape from the vehicle. Stowage compartments on the dash panel
r('n First read and observe the introductory L-Jc.lJ information and safety warnings.& on page 150.
There is a stowage compartment in the centre con-sole, which. depending on the vehicle equipment level, may have a cover flap.
To open, press the button on the cover flap. The stowage compartment opens automatically.
To close, press the cover down until it engages. Do not press the button while doing this.
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, there may be open stowage compartments under the vents on the dash panel. Stowage compartment on the front passenger side
Fig. 116 Stowage compartment on the front pas-senger side.
r('n First read and observe the introductory L-Jc.lJ Information and safety warnings.& on page 150.
Opening and closing the stowage compartment
If necessary, unlock the stowage compartment. The stowage compartment is locked when the key slot is vertical.
Fig. 117 Stowage compartment on the front pas-senger side.
• To open, pull the opening lever =:.Fig. 116, and fold down the lid.
• To close. push the lid upwards.
Vehicle wallet compartment
The stowage compartment on the front passenger side is intended for the vehicle wallet.
The vehicle wallet should always be kept in this compartment. .,.
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A DANGER (Continued)
• 230-volt socket with inverter switch:
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-Do not plug adapters or extension ca-bles into the 230-volt socket. Otherwise the built-in child lock will disengage and power will be supplied to the socket.
• Observe the operating instructions for any device that you plug into the socket.
• Never exceed the maximum power rating as this could damage the whole vehicle electrical system.
• Only use accessories that have been ap-proved in accordance with valid guidelines concerning electromagnetic compatibility.
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• Never feed electricity Into the socket.
• Do not plug any heavy devices or connec-tions, such as mains adapters, directly Into the socket.
• Only connect devices to the socket with a voltage that matches the voltage of the socket.
• 230-volt socket with inverter switch:
-Do not connect any lights which use neon tubes.
-With electrical devices that require a high level of current In the start phase, the built-In excess current switch will prevent the de-vice from being switched on. If this hap-pens, disconnect the device from the power supply and reconnect after waiting approxi-mately 10 seconds.
m Unshielded devices can cause interference W with radio reception and vehicle electronics. Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system
[Q) Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Components ......... .
Folding the LCD screen out and in
DVD player ..
Controls on the LCD screen ...
Remote control ..
Settings on the LCD screen Settings on the DVD player
Care and protection
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Use a suitable screen cleaner for cleaning the screen Be careful not to scratch the screen when cleaning it.
A WARNING
Improper use of the rear seat entertainment system could cause short-circuits, fire and serious Injuries.
• Protect the rear seat entertainment system against moisture and damp.
A WARNING
Objects that are loosely placed in the vehicle or not properly secured could be flung through the interior and cause injuries during a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre, or in the event of an accident.
• Always stow the remote control units and headsets securely In the stowage compart-ments.
A WARNING
Accidents and Injuries can occur If the driver Is distracted.
• Never allow use of the rear seat entertain-ment system to distract you from what Is happening on the road.
• Comply with legal regulations .
• Select volume settings that allow signals from outside the vehicle (such as emergency services sirens) to be easily heard at all times.
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Switching on the refrigerator box
• Slide the cover open =>Fig. 149 (D.
• Move switch =>Fig. 150 CD to I position. When the refrigerator box is switched on, the lamp in the box lights up.
• Fill the refrigerator box and then close the lid =>&.
Switching off the refrigerator box
• Slide the cover open =>Fig. 149 (D.
• Move switch =>Fig. 150 CD to 0 position. The in-dicator lamp in the refrigerator box goes out.
• Close the cover.
Notes on cleaning and care
Clean the refrigerator box thoroughly before using it for the first time, if it is dirty or if it has not been used for a long time.
To avoid stains and mildew in the refrigerator box if it remains unused for a long time, leave the cover slightly open.
• Use water and normal household cleaning fluid to clean the refrigerator box.
• The refrigerator box should be defrosted regu-larly to prevent layers of ice forming. To do this, switch the refrigerator box off and leave the cover open. Do not use an additional heat source to de-frost the refrigerator more quickly. This could dam-age the refrigerator => Battery monitor
If the refrigerator box is left on when the engine is not running, the additional battery runs down. The refrigerator box is therefore fitted with a battery monitor. The battery monitor will switch the refriger-ated box off if the charge of the additional battery becomes too low. The battery monitor will switch the refrigerator box on again as soon as the addi-tional battery has reached a suitable charge level, for example, after a long journey.
Rear-seat telephony, Business
a:n Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Pairing a mobile telephone before using it for the first time . . . . . . . . . 190
Functional description ........... . 190
A WARNING
Objects that are not secured, or are secured incorrectly, can cause serious injuries in the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeu-vre or accident.
• The refrigerator box lid must always be kept closed and locked when the vehicle is in motion.
• Never use the refrigerator box as a table or stowage compartment when the vehicle is In motion.
A WARNING
If the ambient temperature In the vehicle Is too low, the temperature in the refrigerator box could fall below +2 •c {+35 °F) degrees. ThIs could cause the contents of the refriger-ator box to freeze and bottles and other con-tainers to burst, potentially causing Injuries.
• Do not use the refrigerator box when the ambient temperature Is too low.
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Handling the refrigerator box incorrectly could damage it.
• Do not place containers, food or other ob-jects which are warmer than +50 •c (+122 •F) In the refrigerator box.
• Do not place corrosive substances or sol-vents in the refrigerator box.
• Do not use an additional heat source to de-frost the refrigerator box.
m The refrigerator box is not suitable for cooling W the vehicle interior. The refrigerator box should only be used to keep food cool and for transporting heat-sensitive items on short journeys. General information
The rear-seat telephony system (hands-free sys-tem in the passenger compartment with Private Mode) works independently of other provision for mobile telephones fitted in the vehicle. Neither the
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Opaque shades kit, integrated
Fig. 180 On the windscreen: attaching the integrated opaque shade.
f""""'('n First read and observe the introductory L-W.I information and safety warnings & on page 215.
Fitting the opaque shades for the windscreen
• Fold up the interior mirror 180 @.
• Fold out the retainers@.
• Pull the opaque shade CD out of the side trim on the windscreen using the handle in the centre.
• Fit the opaque shade first in the lower retainer in the dash panel (arrows) and then under the up-per retainer@ until the pin of the opaque shade engages In the hole in the retainer.
• Fold down the two sun visors ®to help hold the opaque shades in place.
• To open the opaque shades follow the preced-ing steps in reverse order, taking care to fit the opaque shades straight back Into the side trims.
Fitting the opaque shade for the rear window
• Pull the opaque shade out and up by its central handle.
• Hang the shade securely on the holder located high in the tailgate trim.
• To open the opaque shade detach it from the retainer, taking care to fit the opaque shade straight back into the tailgate trim.
Fitting the opaque shades to the middle window, rear side window and sliding door
• Pull the opaque shade downward by its middle handle until the desired position has been attained.
• The opaque shades remain autonomously in the desired position.
Fitting the opaque shade to the rear side window on the left side
• There is a plastic trim located between the wardrobe and the side window. Slightly lift and push the plastic trim using the handle in the centre to release the plastic trim from its catch.
• Pull out the plastic trim completely, and engage it.
• To open the opaque shade slightly lift the plas-tic trim using the handle in the centre, push it back completely, and engage it. Equipment, California 217

-Do not connect any lights which use neon tubes.
-Only connect devices to the socket with a voltage that matches the voltage of the socket.
-With electrical devices that require a high level of current in the start phase, the built-in excess current switch will prevent the de-vice from being switched on. If this hap-pens, disconnect the device from the power supply and reconnect after waiting approxi-mately 10 seconds.
12-volt socket
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Fig. 207 There is a 12-volt socket CD on the side of the kitchen unit.
l"'"'l'l1 First read and observe the Introductory L-lc.U information and safety warnings & on page 242.
There is a 12-voit socket at each of the following locations:
• On the side of the kitchen unit '*Fig. 207 (D.
• Near the lower portion of the sliding door, next to the bench seaVbed.
2441 Before the journey
Do not leave the engine running when the ve-f!JS hide is stationary.
m Using electrical appliances with the engine W switched off and the ignition switched on will drain the battery.
m Unshielded devices can cause interference W with radio/navigation system reception and vehicle electronics.
m Functional problems may occur with some W devices when they are connected to the 230-volt Euro socket due to the lower power output (wattage). • In the front, either in the stowage compartment or in the ashtray (depending on equipment op-tions), and in the rear in the luggage compartment.
• In the roof frame of the pop-up roof.
Electrical equipment can be connected to the 12-volt sockets in the vehicle.
The maximum power rating is 120 watts. Do not exceed the maximum power rating. This also ap-plies to the total power consumption of all connec-ted devices if you connect several devices at the same time * m The 12-volt socket in the dash panel is sup-L!J plied with power from the vehicle battery in the engine compartment. Using electrical applian-ces with the engine switched off will drain the bat-tery.

Rear axle differential lock
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Fig. 229 On the dash panel: button for rear axle differential lock
i""('n First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings & on page 282.
If the rear-axle differential lock is switched on, the vehicle has better traction on difficult ground and
Switching the rear axle differential lock on
and off
• To switch the rear axle differential lock on, press the 229 button on the dash panel at speeds under approximately 45 krnlh (28 mph) The indicator lamp r. lights up in the instru-ment cluster.
• Press button , Fig. 229 in dash panel again to switch off the rear-axle differential lock. The indica-tor lamp r. in the instrument cluster goes out.
If the engine is switched off with the rear axle dif-ferential lock switched on, the rear axle differential lock remains switched on for roughly another 30 seconds.
Not switching the rear axle differential lock on
• If you are driving on well-surfaced roads &.
• If the vehicle is being towed.
• If the brakes are being tested on a rolling road test bed.
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Rear-axle differential lock cannot be switched on
The rear axle differential lock cannot be switched on in the following situations:
• if there is a large difference in the speed of ro-tation of the rear wheels
• if the drive train is loaded heavily
• If the mechanical teeth of the rear-axle differen-tial lock are '1ooth to tooth": the indicator light r. in the instrument cluster flashes.
A WARNING
Never switch the rear axle differential lock on If you are driving on a solid road surface, the vehicle is being towed or if the tyres have no traction.
• Your steering will be greatly Impaired when the rear axle differential lock has been switched on. This could mean that you lose control over the vehicle and cause serious In-juries.
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Switching the rear axle differential lock on while being towed can damage the drive train.
m If the rear axle differential lock is switched off W when driving through a bend, this may cause a small shudder to go through the vehicle. This is caused by the release of wind-up in the drive train. This is normal and is not a indication of damage to the vehicle.
m If you drive through bends with the rear axle W differential lock switched on, the wheels "rub" on the road surface. You might be able to hear this. The ''rubbing" of the tyres -especially on solid ground -will lead to increased wear on the tyres.