2018 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER steering

A WARNING
Driving without head restraints or with Incor-rectly adjusted head restraints Increases the risk of severe or fatal injuries In the event of an accident or sudden' driving or braking ma-noeuvre.
• If a seat is occupied, the head restraint for that seat must be fitted and adjusted correct-ly.
• Each vehicle occupant must adjust the head restraint to suit their body size, to help reduce the risk of neck injuries in an acci-dent. As far as possible, the upper edge of
Adjusting the steering wheel position
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Fig. 46 Below the steering wheel: lever for me-chanical adjustment in the steering column trim.
r--f'n First read and observe the introductory L-W.I information and safety warnings & on page 61.
Adjust the steering wheel position before setting off and only when the vehicle is stationary.
• Push down the lever 46 Q).
• Adjust the steering wheel so that you can hold it on the outside of the ring (at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions =:o Fig. 47) with both hands and slightly bent arms.
• Push the lever up firmly until it lines up with the steering column =:o &.
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A WARNING (Continued)
the head restraint must be level with the top of the head, but not lower than eye level. Po-sition the back of your head in the middle and as close to the head restraint as possible.
• Never adjust, fit or remove the head re-straint while the vehicle is in motion.
• Head restraints that have been removed should be fitted as soon as possible so that passengers have correct protection.
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When removing or fitting head restraints, make sure that they do not hit the roof, the front seat back rest or other parts of the vehicle. This will prevent damage from occurring. Fig. 47 On the steering wheel: 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position.
A WARNING
Incorrect use of the steering column position adjustment and Incorrect adjustment of the steering wheel can cause serious or fatal In-juries.
• After adjusting the steering column, al-ways move lever =:oFig. 46 CD up so that it en-gages securely. This prevents the steering column from moving spontaneously while the vehicle Is In motion.
• Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle Is In motion. If you determine that a readjustment Is necessary, stop the vehicle safely and adjust the steering wheel to the correct position. .,.

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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Calling up the driver seat settings
• Within 10 minutes after the vehicle has been unlocked, briefly press the respective memory but-ton while the driver door is opened and the ignition is switched off.
• OR: with the driver door closed or ignition switched on, press and hold the corresponding memory button until the stored position has been attained.
Activating memory function of the vehicle key
• Unlock the driver door.
• Press the desired memory button 50 and keep it pressed until the end of the activation proc-ess.
• If required, keep the memory button pressed until the saved seat position is reached.
• Keeping the memory button pressed, simulta-neously press the unlocking button@ in the vehi-cle key within 10 seconds. A gong will sound to confirm that the settings have been activated.
Rotating front seats
r--('n First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings & on page 69.
Turning the front seats
• Additional point to note for driver seat: en-gage selector lever position P or a gear to ensure the vehicle cannot roll.
• Additional point to note for driver seat: re-lease the handbrake and adjust the steering wheel so that it is as far up and as far forward as possi-ble.
• Open driver door or front passenger door.
• Adjust the backrest to an upright position.
• Place the outer armrest in the horizontal posi-tion.
• Move the driver seat to the mid point of the fore-and-aft adjustment.
• Pull the small lever on the front of the seat base and, at the same time, turn the seat inwards.
• You may need to readjust the seat and armrest for turning.
Deactivating memory function of the vehicle key
• Press Fig. 50 button and then keep it pressed till the end of the deactivation process.
• Keeping the memory button pressed, simulta-neously press the unlocking button @ in the vehi-cle key within 10 seconds. A gong will sound to confirm that the settings have been deactivated.
Assigning driver seat settings to a vehicle key
• Activate memory function of the vehicle key.
• Unlock the vehicle using the same vehicle key.
• Adjust the driver seat.
• Lock the vehicle using the @button in the re-mote control key in order to save the settings.
After the settings have been stored, the driver seat always returns to the stored position automatically, as soon as the@ button in the vehicle key 39 is used to unlock the vehicle and the driver door is opened. <1
A WARNING
Incorrect handling of the rotating front seats can cause accidents and serious Injuries.
• Only ever adjust the front seats when the vehicle is stationary otherwise you could as-sume an incorrect sitting position.
• Rotating front seats must always be in the direction of travel and securely engaged in this position when the vehicle is in motion.
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If the seat is occupied when it is turned, it could be damaged.
• Turn the front seats only when they are not occupied. Sitting correctly and safely

Fig. 62 An unbelted driver is thrown forwards.
r--()1 First read and observe the introductory L-.lo:-U information and safety warnings & on page 79.
Many people believe that they can brace their weight with their hands in a minor collision. This is not true.
Even at low speeds, the forces acting on the body in a collision are so great that occupants cannot brace themselves with their arms and hands. In a frontal collision, vehicle occupants who have not fastened their seatbelts will be thrown forward and will make unchecked contact with parts of the vehi-cle interior, e.g. the steering wheel, dash panel, or windscreen =:-Fig. 62.
The airbag system is not a substitute for the seat belts. When triggered, the airbags only provide ad-ditional protection. Airbags are not triggered in all kinds of accidents. Even if the vehicle is equipped with an airbag system, all vehicle occupants, in-
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Fig. 63 The unbelted rear passenger is thrown forwards, hitting the belted driver.
eluding the driver, must fasten their seat belt and wear it correctly while the vehicle is in motion. This reduces the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident-regardless of whether an airbag is fitted for the seat.
Each airbag can only be triggered once. To ach-ieve best possible protection, seat belts must al-ways be worn properly. This also ensures that pro-tection is provided in accidents in which the airbag is not triggered. Any vehicle occupants not wearing a seat belt can be thrown out of the vehicle and sustain more severe or even fatal injuries as a re-sult.
11 is also important for the rear seat occupants to wear seat belts properly, as they could otherwise be thrown forwards violently in an accident. Rear passengers who are not wearing seat belts endan-ger not only themselves and the driver, but also other people in the vehicle =:-Fig. 63.

pulled out quickly or during sudden braking, during travel in mountains or bends and during acceleration, the automatic belt retractor is locked.
Belt tensioners
The seat belts for the front seat occupants are equipped with belt tensioners.
The belt tensioners are activated by sensors dur-ing severe frontal, side and rear collisions. They tighten the seat belts against the direction in which they are pulled. Any slack in the seat belt is retrac-ted, which can reduce the passenger's movement forwards or in the direction of the impact. The belt
tensioner works together with the airbag system. The belt tensioner will not be activated if the vehi-cle rolls over if the combined curtain and side air-bags are not activated.
A fine dust may be produced when the airbags are triggered. This is quite normal and does not mean that there is a fire in the vehicle.
W All safety requirements must be observed L!.J when the vehicle or components of the sys-tem are scrapped. Qualified workshops are familiar with these requirements 87. Service and disposal of belt tensioners
r-f'n First read and observe the introductory L-J,:.U information and safety warnings & on page 79.
Seat belts may become damaged during any work on the belt tensioners or while removing or refitting any vehicle parts in conjunction with any other re-pair work. This damage will not always be noticea-ble. The consequence may be that the belt ten-sioners could function incorrectly, or not function at all, in the event of an accident.
Regulations must be observed to ensure that the effectiveness of the belt tensioner is not reduced and that removed parts do not cause any injuries or environmental pollution. Qualified workshops are familiar with these requirements.
Airbag system
o:lJ Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Types of front passenger airbag systems . . . . 89
Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Description and function of the airbags 90 Front airbags 92 Switching the front passenger front airbag on and off manually using the key-operated switch . . . 93
A WARNING
The risk of severe or fatal injuries may be in-creased if the seat belts, automatic belt re-tractors and belt tensioners are not used cor-rectly, or if they are repaired by a non-profes-sional. As a result, the belt tensioners may not be triggered when they should, or they may be triggered unexpectedly.
• Any repairs, adjustments or removal and refitting of parts in the belt tensioners or seat belts should always be carried out by a quali-fied workshop and never by yourself 394.
• Belt tensioners and automatic belt retrac-tors cannot be repaired. They must be re-placed.
r:Gl:-. The airbag modules and belt tensioners may C!fS contain perchlorate. Please comply with leg-islation regarding disposal. Combined curtain and side airbags . . . . 94
Curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
The vehicle is equipped with a front airbag for the driver and front passenger. The front airbags can provide front seat occupants with additional chest and head protection if the seat, seat belts, head re-straints and, in the case of the driver, steering wheel are adjusted and used correctly. Airbags are meant only for additional protection. The airbags .,.
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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.

The airbag system is part of the vehicle's overall passive safety concept. The airbag system can on-ly work effectively when the occupants are wearing their seat belts correctly and have assumed a proper sitting position & 61.
Components of the vehicle safety concept
The following vehicle safety equipment makes up the vehicle's safety concept to reduce the risk of severe and fatal injuries. Some of this equipment may not be fitted in your particular vehicle. lt may not be available at all in some countries.
• Optimised seat belts for all seats.
• Belt tensioners for the driver and front passen-ger in conjunction with curtain and side airbags.
• Belt height adjuster for the front seats.
• Seat belt warning lamp.
• Front airbags for driver and front passenger.
• Combined curtain and side airbags for the driv-er and front passenger.
• Multivan: if fitted, curtain airbags on the rear outer seats of the second and third row of seats.
• Airbag indicator lamp.
• PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp.
• Control units and sensors.
• Height-adjustable head restraints optimised for rear Impact.
• Adjustable steering column.
• If fitted, anchor points for child seats on the sin-gle seats in the passenger compartment and the outer seats of the bench seat.
Situations in which the front, the combined curtain and side airbag and the curtain airbag will not be triggered:
• If the ignition is switched off during a collision.
• If the level of deceleration measured by the control unit is too low during a collision at the front of the vehicle.
• During a minor side collision.
• During rear collisions.
• If the vehicle rolls over.
• If the impact speed in a collision is lower than the reference value specified in the control unit. <1
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Front airbags
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Fig. 71 Location and deployment zone of the driver front airbag.
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Fig. 72 Location and deployment zone of the front passenger front airbag.
r-f'n First read and observe the introductory L..-.J,:.I.J Information and safety warnings & on page 87.
In conjunction with the seat belts, the front airbag system gives the front occupants additional protec-tion for the head and chest in the event of a severe frontal collision. Always keep as far away from the front airbag as possible 61. This allows the front airbags to inflate fully when triggered, thus providing maximum protection.
The front airbag for the driver is located in the steering wheel 71 and the front airbag for the front passenger is located In the dash panel 72. The airbag locations are identified by the text "AIRBAG".
The areas inside the red lines 71 and 72 are covered by the front airbags when triggered (deployment zone). You must never leave or attach any objects in these areas &. The fac-tory-fitted accessories, such as the base plate for
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the mobile telephone holder, will not be struck when the driver and front passenger front airbags are triggered.
The airbag covers fold out of the steering wheel or dash panel when the driver and front passenger front airbags deploy. The airbag covers remain connected to the steering wheel or the dash panel.
A DANGER. .
Once triggered, the alrbag Inflates at high speed.
• Always leave the deployment zones of the front alrbags clear.
• Never attach any objects, such as drink or telephone holders, to the covers of the air-bags or anywhere In the alrbag deployment zone. .,..