2018 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER engine warning light

Symbol Meaning
A Flow of electric current in amps
Lit up: 230-volt mains connection has been made and the battery charger is working. Flashing or displaying a number over 15 volts: malfunction. Disconnect the 230-volt mains connection and have the electrical system checked by a qualified workshop. Not lit up despite a 230-volt connection being made: there is a power cut or malfunction in the battery charger.
G The batteries are being charged by the alternator.
Warning messages
Under certain conditions, such as when the pop-up roof is open, warning messages appear on the dis-play when the engine is started. These warn against possible vehicle or equipment damage.
• Switch off the ignition and correct the cause of the warning message.
Malfunction
If a symbol flashes, there is a fault in the indicated system.
• Press the button G?) for five seconds to clear the fault. If this does not work or if other faults ap-pear, please contact a qualified workshop. Volks-wagen Commercial Vehicles recommends using a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership for this purpose.
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.
A WARNING (Continued)
• Never Ignore any Illuminated warning lamps or text messages.
• 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.
• 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.
• The engine compartment of any motor ve-hicle is a dangerous area. Serious injuries can be sustained here 350.
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Failure to observe illuminated indicator lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle be-ing damaged. Menu structure
J'"'""'('n First read and observe the introductory L-J,:.IJ information given on page 204.
Main menu Possible functions
Pop-up roof Opening
Closing
Displays Outside temperature
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Using the menus
• Turn the rotary/push knob 168@ to highlight a function or submenu or to change a set-ting.
• Press the rotary/push knob to select a function or submenu or to confirm a setting.
Description of the submenu with examples
Open the pop-up roof .,1
Close the pop-up roof .,t
Current outside temperature (28.SO C) ...

Interior lights in the pop-up roof
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Fig. 172 ,A Button in the roof frame . ..!!. LED lights in the pop-up roof.
r--T'n First read and observe the introductory L-lcJ.I information given on page 208.
There are two LED lights fitted at front of the pop-up roof trim, and one LED light is fitted at the rear =?Fig. 172 [ID.
The two LED lights at front can be switched on and off and dimmed separately using the separate but-on left and right of the front roof frame.
Switching the interior lights at front of the pop-up roof on and off or dimming the interior lights
• To switch the left or right LED light on and off briefly press the button in the roof frame.
• To dim the left or right LED light press and hold the button in the roof frame.
Stowage areas, California
CQJ Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Drawer and load-through hatch in the bench seaVbed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Stowage box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 Luggage net .. .. .. . .. .. . 213
Stowage compartment in the headliner . . . . . 214 Lockable stowage compartment . . 214 Drink holder, California . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Only use stowage compartments to stow light or smaller objects.
A factory-fitted AUX-IN socket or the USB sock-ets-may be located in the storage compartment on the front passenger side =?Booklet Radio, provi-sion for mobile telephone, infotainment system, navigation system.
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Switching the interior light at rear of the pop-up roof on and off
• Switch on one of the LED lights at front to switch on the rear LED light.
• Switch off the two LED lights at front to switch off the rear LED light.
m The LED light at the rear of the pop-up roof is W always dimmed. This setting cannot be changed.
m All LED lights in the pop-up roof are switched W off automatically as soon as the engine is started. Luggage net
A luggage net which can be filled from above is lo-cated in the headliner above the driver area.
• To close the luggage net move the horizontal rods together.
• To open the luggage net move the horizontal rods away from each other.
When the luggage net is not needed it can be pushed over the slatted blind.
Additional information and warnings:
• Seat functions, front =?page 69
• Seat functions, rear =?page 72
• Seat functions, rear, California =?page 193
• Drink holder =?page 153
• Central table =?page 155

Closing the electric pop-up roof
j'"'('n First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings & on page 221.
• Close all of the windows in the pop-up roof can-vas.
• Remove the children's safety net.
• Lower the bed panel.
• Ensure that the roller shutter is and stays open.
• Make sure that no people or objects, such as blankets or pillows, are on the upper bed. Position the mattress correctly.
• Disconnect any connected devices from the 12-volt socket in the roof frame, and stow them in a safe place in the vehicle.
• Switch on the ignition.
• Open one of the vehicle doors to allow excess air pressure to escape.
• Switch on the central control panel.
• Select the menu option Pop-up roof in the central control panel.
• Select menu option Close (dark background).
• Press and hold the rotary/push knob for ap-proximately four seconds. An acoustic signal is giv-en and the display reads for approximately four seconds Roof bed down? Shutter open? Window open?. All control elements for the pop-up roof are blocked during this safety check.
• Press and hold the rotary/push knob again to continue closing. Make sure that the canvas is not pinched at the front or on the side between the ve-hicle and the roof or the rods.
• Press and hold the rotary/push knob until the hydraulic motor has switched off automatically and the pop-up roof has closed fully. This is shown by the .t symbol in the display. The hydraulic motor has a run-on time of approx. 5 seconds to bleed the hydraulic system.
• Close the roller shutter. Make sure that the can-vas is not pinched.
m The LED lights in the pop-up roof are switch-L!..J ed off automatically as soon as the engine is
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Using the refrigerator box
r--('n First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings & on page 241.
The suspended basket in the refrigerator box is for cooling food. The temperature is lower under the basket than inside it. Closed containers or glass bottles are less likely to burst if they are stored in the basket rather than on the bottom of the refrig-erator box .& in Introduction on page 241.
The additional battery will discharge if the refriger-ator box is used for a long period while the engine is switched off and the 230-volt connection is not used.
Before the refrigerator box is used for the first time, it should be cleaned thoroughly using lukewarm water and a mild detergent.
Cleaning the refrigerator box
r--f'n First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings & on page 241.
The refrigerator box works independently of the engine and the ignition. lt is fed exclusively by the additional battery. The refrigerator box is switched on and off and regulated using the central control panel.
As far as possible, keep food and drinks in the re-frigerator box in leak-proof containers. Do not over-fill the refrigerator box such that air circulation is impaired.
Cool the refrigerator box before placing food items and drinks in it. Items you wish to keep in the re-frigerator box should be removed from your house-hold fridge/freezer just before you start your jour-ney. When shopping during a journey, we recom-mend items from shop fridges/freezers be placed in the refrigerator box as quickly as possible. • Clean the refrigerator box using a household detergent before using it for the first time, as well as when it becomes soiled.
• To prevent mould and mildew from forming in the refrigerator box when it is not being used for long periods, place a folded dry towel between the box and its lid. Power supply in the vehicle, California
o::JJ Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
12-volt socket ........................... 244
230-volt power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . 245
230-volt Euro socket, California . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
230-volt grounded safety socket . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Residual current circuit breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 7
Battery charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 7
Additional batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Fuses for the camping equipment .. 249
Electrical equipment can be connected to the sock-ets in the vehicle.
The connected devices must be in good condition. Do not use faulty devices.
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There are two separate power circuits in the vehi-cle:
• 12-volt DC circuit
• 230-volt AC circuit
12-volt DC circuit
Power is supplied as standard from the additional batteries under the left front seat and in the ward-robe to the following 12-volt consumers:
• Interior lights in the living area
• 12-volt sockets in the living area
• 230-volt Euro socket in the side trim panel be-hind the left front seat
• Central control panel
• Refrigerator box

• Pump for fresh water
• Auxiliary heater
230-volt grounded safety socket
The 230-volt grounded safety socket is supplied with 230 V alternating current via electrical feed from the external socket 242.
The following electrical consumers are supplied from the 230-volt power supply via the external socket:
• Battery charger
• Depending on the vehicle equipment, the 230-volt grounded safety socket is located in the side trim panel behind the left front seat or on the side of the kitchen unit 246.
230-volt Euro socket
The 230-volt Euro socket is supplied via additional batteries or via an inverter and is located in the side trim panel behind the left front seat 245.
Additional information:
• Electrical sockets page 163
• Battery 362
• Cigarette lighter 161
• Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts 394
• Fuses 429
• Consumer information 404
• Rectifying faults on the camping equipment 254
High voltage in the electrical system!
• Never pour any liquid over the socket.
• Do not plug any adapters or extension ca-bles into the 230-volt Euro socket. Otherwise the built-in child lock will disengage and pow-er will be supplied to the socket.
• Do not insert any items which will conduct electricity, such as knitting needles, into the contacts of the 230-volt Euro socket.
A WARNING
Improper use of the sockets and electrical ac-cessories can cause fires and severe Injuries.
• Never leave children in the vehicle unat-tended. Sockets and the devices connected to them can be used when the ignition is switched on.
A WARNING (Continued)
• If the electrical device gets too hot, switch off the device Immediately and disconnect it from the socket.
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• 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.
• 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.
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• In order to prevent damage to the electrical system, never connect equipment that gener-ates electricity, such as solar panels or battery chargers for charging the vehicle battery, to the 12-volt socket.
• Only use accessories that have been ap-proved in accordance with current guidelines concerning electromagnetic compatibility.
• In order to avoid damage due to voltage fluctuation, always switch any electrical con-sumers connected to the 12-volt sockets off be-fore switching the ignition or the engine on or off. When the start/stop system automatically switches off and restarts the engine, it is not necessary to switch off any connected electri-cal consumers.
• Never connect electrical devices requiring more electrical power to a 12-volt socket. The vehicle's electrical system can be damaged if the maximum power output is exceeded.
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• Observe the operating instructions for any device that you plug Into the socket.
• 230-volt Euro socket:
-Do not plug any heavy devices or connec-tions, such as mains adapters, directly into the socket. .,..
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-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.
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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.

The batteries will become depleted if electrical consumers such as the auxiliary heater, refrigera-tor box or interior lights are used while the vehicle is stationary for long periods of time without re-charging the batteries. If the battery voltage falls below 11.5 volts, the auxiliary heater cannot be switched on.
The battery compartment and the battery charger are designed specifically for the factory-fitted AGM (absorbed glass mat) batteries &.
Additional batteries
r--f'n First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings & on page 242.
The factory-fitted AGM batteries are located under the left front seat and in the wardrobe. They have deep discharge protection.
Should the additional batteries be subjected to deep discharge over a long period of time, they could be destroyed.
You can prevent deep discharge by:
• switching off the central control panel after charging,
• removing the fuses for the fresh water pump and the pop-up roof as necessary 249.
AGM batteries are maintenance free. do not leak their electrolyte, are robust and have extremely low gas emissions.
When should the additional battery be charged?
• If the additional battery is not charged by the al-ternator while the engine is running, the additional battery must be charged on the battery charger at regular intervals -every 4 weeks at the latest-for at least 12 hours.
• The additional battery must be recharged for at least 12 hours before the start of a journey if the battery has not been used for an extended period (e.g. seasonal use).
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A WARNING
If a conventional battery Is charged it will give off a highly explosive mixture of gases.
• Use only AGM batteries of the same type (batteries with the electrolyte absorbed Into a special fibreglass matting) and with the same specifications as the factory-fitted batteries.
• Never use conventional batteries (wet cells with liquid electrolyte). A WARNING
If a conventional battery Is charged it will give off a highly explosive mixture of gases.
• Use only AGM batteries of the same type (batteries with the electrolyte absorbed into a special fibreglass matting) and with the same specifications as the factory-fitted batteries.
• Never use conventional batteries (wet cells with liquid electrolyte).

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The steps should only be carried out In the specified order.
Step Vehicles with a manual gearbox I Vehicles with dual clutch gearbox DSG ®
2a. Shift the gear stick to a neutral position. I Shift the selector lever to position P or N.
3. Only vehicles with diesel engines: to preheat the engine, turn the vehicle key to position 217 G). The indicator lamp mr lights up in the instrument cluster.
4. Turn vehicle key to position 217 ®-do not depress accelerator.
5. Release the vehicle key once the engine has started.
6. If the engine does not start, stop the procedure and repeat it after approximately one minute.
7. Release the handbrake if you wish to pull away =>page 269.
A WARNING
Never leave the engine running if you leave the vehicle unattended, particularly not if a gear or driving mode has been selected. The vehicle could move suddenly or something unexpected may happen that may cause damage, fire or serious injuries.
A WARNING
Start boosters may explode or suddenly cause the engine to run at high revs.
• Never use a start booster.
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• The starter and the engine could be dam-aged if you attempt to start the engine while the vehicle Is In motion or if the engine is started again immediately after it has been switched off.
Stopping the engine
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• When the engine is cold, avoid high engine speeds, driving at full throttle and overloading the engine.
• Do not push-start or tow-start the vehicle. Unburnt fuel can damage the catalytic convert-er.
&-, Do not warm up the engine by running it W while the vehicle is stationary. Instead, pull off as soon as there is good visibility through the win· dows. This helps the engine to reach operating temperature more quickly and reduces emissions.
m Components with a high power consumption L!:J are switched off temporarily when the engine is started.
m When starting from cold, the engine may be a L!:J little noisy for the first few seconds. This is quite normal, and no cause for concern.
m At outside temperatures of less than L!:J +5oC (+41°F), fumes may be detected under a vehicle with a diesel engine if the fuel-powered supplementary heater is switched on. m First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings & on page 257.
The steps should only be carried out In the specified order.
1. The vehicle must be completely stationary => &.
2. Press the brake pedal. Keep it held down until step 4 has been completed.
3. In vehicles with a dual clutch gearbox DSG®, shift selector lever to position P.
4. Apply the handbrake =>page 269.
5. Turn the vehicle key to position =>Fig. 217 @.
6. In vehicles with a manual gearbox, select the first gear or the reverse gear =>page 263. .,.
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