2018 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER child seat

• Push the attachment arms on the child seat into the ISOFIX anchor points 79 as shown by the arrows. The child seat must click and audibly securely into place.
• Fasten the upper strap (top tether) into the cor-responding retaining rings 80 or 81.
• Stretch the belt so that the child seat is posi-tioned high on the rear seat backrest.
• After the child seat has been removed, fold up the head restraint or install it accordingly.
Securing child seats with a seat belt
r-111 First read and observe the Introductory L--lo:oU information and safety warnings & on page 96.
If you want to fit a child seat from the "universal" (u) approval category in your vehicle. you must first ensure that it is approved for the seat position in question. Important information is given on the or-ange ECE approval label on the child seat.
Group Child's weight
Group 0 up to 10 kg
Group 0+ up to 13 kg
Group 1 9 to 18 kg
Group 2 15 to 25 kg
Group 3 22 to 36 kg
Securing a child seat using the seat belt
• Observe the warnings 97, Basic infor-mation on fitting and using child seals.
• The seat belt height adjuster must be at the highest setting.
• Fasten the seat belt or guide it through the child seat as described in the child seat manufacturer's instructions.
Integrated child seat
o::n Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Folding integrated child seat up and down ... 104
Seat belt routing for an integrated child seat . 105
102 Before the journey
A WARNING
Only secure the strap to the top tether anchor rings. Failure to do this could lead to severe Injuries.
• Each anchor ring can hold only one child seat restraining strap. The following table lists where and how child seats can be fastened.
Front passenger seat Seats In the passenger compartment (all)
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• Ensure that the seat belt is not twisted.
• Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the ap-propriate seat and push it down until it locks se-curely with a click. The integrated child seat is suitable only for chil-dren belonging to group 2 (15-25 kg) and group 3 (22-36 kg), as specified in the standard ECE-R 44.
The following table lists how the integrated child seat can be used. .,..

Single seat in
Group Child's weight passenger compart-menta)
Group 0 up to 10 kg -
Group 0+ up to 13 kg -
Group 1 9 to 18 kg -
Group 2 15 to 25 kg 8
Group 3 22 to 36 kg 8
a) The integrated child seat is fijted depending on equipment level.
8: integrated child seat approved for this weight class.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends that the integrated child seat be used on the single seat facing against the direction of travel for chil-dren in group 2.
For safety reasons, if the integrated child seat is used on the single seat for children in group 3, it must face the direction of travel.
The supplied side head restraint must be used for children in group 2.
The side head restraint must not be used when group 3 children use the integrated child seat.
Additional information and warnings:
• Seat belts =:. page 79
Children who are not belted in and children who are not secured using a suitable re-straint system could sustain fatal injuries if the airbags are triggered.
• Always transport children up to the age of 12 on the rear seats.
• If exceptional circumstances require you to transport a child in a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat, the front passen-ger front airbag must always be switched off.
• Always secure children in the vehicle in a restraint system which is suitable for their height and weight.
• Always ensure that children are properly belted In.
A WARNING
When travelling, children must be secured In the vehicle In a child seat appropriate for weight and size.
• Always secure children In the vehicle in a restraint system which is suitable for their height and weight.
• Always fasten children's seat belts cor-rectly and ensure that they assume a correct sitting position.
• The shoulder part of the seat belt must lie approximately on the centre of the shoulder and never across the neck or upper arm.
• The shoulder belt must lie close to the chest.
• The lap part of the seat belt must lie across the pelvis, not across the stomach, and always fit closely.
• If necessary, tighten the belt so that it lies snugly over the body.
• Never allow children or babies to be trans-ported on someone's lap, or held In some-one's arms.
• Always secure children under 1.5 m tall in a child seat. Using a normal seat belt could lead to injuries to the abdominal and neck areas.
• Only ever fasten one child into a child seat.
• Read and observe the information and warnings from the child seat manufacturer.
• Never leave a child in a child seat unsu-pervised or alone In the vehicle.
• Any modifications to the integrated child seat must be made only by a qualified work-shop.
• Have a child seat or parts of a child seat replaced if the child seat or any part of it be-comes damaged or if it withstands the force of a collision during an accident.
A WARNING
Loose items could be flung through the vehi-cle interior in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or accident. This could cause in-juries.
• Do not leave any toys or hard objects loose in the child seat or on the seat. <1
Sitting correctly and safely 103

Folding integrated child seat up and down
Fig. 82 Fold out the seat padding of the integrated child seat.
Fig. 83 Fit the lateral head restraint for the integrated child seat for goup 2 children.
r"'1'1t First read and observe the Introductory information and safety warnings & on page 102.
Folding out the seat cushion
• Use the release lever 82 Q) to pull the seat cushion forwards.
• Push the seat cushion to the rear in the direc-tion of the arrow@ until it engages in place.
Fitting the side head restraints
The supplied side head restraint must be used for children in group 2.
The side head restraint must not be used when group 3 children use the integrated child seat.
• Push the head restraint up.
• Hold the side head restraint in such a way that the angled part of the restraint is pointing down.
• Push the lever 83 ®in position@.
104 Before the journey
• Push the slots on the side head restraint Q) on-to the rods of the head restraint in the direction of arrow@.
• The side head restraints must click into place. The red marking should no longer be visible@ and the lever@ must be in position @.
• Push the head restraint as far down as possible 61.
Folding the seat cushion back
• Use the release lever 82 Q) to pull the seat cushion against the direction of arrow @.
• Place your hand on the middle of the seat cushion and push it down until it engages securely
Removing the side head restraints
• Push the head restraint up.
• Push the lever 83 ® to position ® to re-move the side head restraint.
• Lower the head restraint. ...

When folding up the Integrated child seat, press only In the centre of the seat cushion =>Fig. 82 @. The seat cushion could otherwise become jammed and will not engage securely. Seat belt routing for an integrated child seat
Fig. 84 Seat belt routing on the integrated child seat.
r-flt First read and observe the Introductory 1.-J,::.U Information and safety warnings & on page 102.
Seat belt routing
• Take hold of the latch plate and pull it slowly across the chest and pelvis.
• Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the ap-propriate seat and push it down until it is securely locked with an audible click.
• Pull on the seat belt to ensure that the latch plate is securely locked in the buckle.
A WARNING
The seat belt will offer the optimum level of protection from severe and fatal injuries only when the seat belt routing Is correct.
• Always fasten children's seat belts cor-rectly and ensure that they assume a correct sitting position.
• Always position the shoulder part of the belt over the middle of the shoulder.
• The seat belt must always lie flat and snugly on the body.
• If necessary, tighten the belt so that lt lies snugly over the body.
• Always wear the lap part of the seat belt over the pelvis and not across the abdomen.
• Only ever fasten one child into a child
Sitting correctly and safely 105

A WARNING (Continued)
• Transporting heavy objects changes the vehicle's handling and the centre of gravity.
• The load should be distributed as evenly and low as possible In the vehicle.
• Always secure heavy objects in the lug-gage compartment as far in front of the rear axle as possible.
A WARNING
The vehicle handling and braking effect may alter significantly If large or heavy objects are being transported.
• Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic con-ditions.
• Accelerate carefully and gently .
• Avoid sudden braking and driving ma-noeuvres.
• Brake earlier than in normal driving.
A WARNING
Unsuitable or damaged securing straps could rip In the event of a braking manoeuvre or ac-cident. This could cause objects to be flung through the interior and lead to severe or fa-tal injuries.
• Always use suitable and undamaged se-curing straps.
• Attach securing straps securely to the fas-tening rings.
• Never load the securing straps in excess of the load rating.
A wARNING
Securing straps, if used incorrectly, may get detached in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or accident. This could cause ob-jects to be flung through the interior and lead to severe or fatal injuries.
Stowing items of luggage
1'"'1'11 First read and observe the introductory L-.lr::.U information and safety warnings & on page 125. .,..
1261 Before the journey
A WARNING (Continued)
• Never fix securing straps between the fas-tening rings In the side panel and the fasten-ing rings in the vehicle floor.
• Never fix securing straps between oppo-site side walls.
• Observe the Information on the side trim panels.
A WARNING
Incorrect use of fastening rings can cause se-vere or fatal accidents.
• Always use suitable and undamaged se-curing straps.
• Attach securing straps securely to the fas-tening rings.
• loose objects in the vehicle can suddenly slide and change the way the vehicle han-dles.
• Never exceed the maximum load rating of the fastening rings when securing objects.
• Small and light objects should also be se-cured.
• Never secure a child seat to the fastening rings.
• Rotating single seats must always be turned In the direction of travel If a load is se-cured behind this seat using fastening rings.
• Never use elastic straps or nets to tie down loads.
• Distribute the load on the fastening rings evenly.
• Ensure that the load retains its form and position once it has been secured. Use stable packaging and anti-slip floor surfacing for your load.
m Suitable fastening belts and luggage stowage L!.J systems are available from a qualified work-shop. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recom-mends using a Voikswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership for this purpose.

A WARNING (Continued)
• Attach securing straps securely to the fas-tening rings.
• Loose objects in the vehicle can suddenly slide and change the way the vehicle han-dles.
• Never exceed the maximum load rating of the fastening rings when securing objects.
• Small and light objects should also be se-cured.
• Never secure a child seat to the fastening rings.
• Rotating single seats must always be turned in the direction of travel if a load is se-cured behind this seat using fastening rings.
T-shaped fastening ring
Fig. 109 Load secured correctly using 2 securing straps
il11 First read and observe the introductory L-J,.:.U information and safety warnings & on page 133.
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the scope of delivery includes two T-shaped fastening rings which can be fitted in the seat rails.
The T-shaped fastening rings are used to secure loads in addition to the fitted fastening rings.
A WARNING (Continued)
• Never use elastic straps or nets to tie down loads.
• Distribute the load on the fastening rings evenly.
• Ensure that the load retains its form and position once it has been secured. Use stable packaging and anti-slip floor surfacing for your load. Fig. 110 T-shaped fastening ring fitted correctly in the seat rail
Conditions for installation of the T-shaped fastening ring
• AT-shaped fastening ring 109 ®may only be used together with one single fastening ring® that is fitted in the vehicle.
• To secure the load use only buckle straps or ratchet straps with a maximum load rating of SrF < or= 300 daN. Follow the instructions provi-ded by the belt manufacturer.
• T-shaped fastening rings may only be fitted be-hind vehicle occupants.
• Turn the single seats so that they face the di-rection of travel.
• The seat backrests of single seats or of the 3-seat bench must be in an upright position. .,.
Transporting Items 135

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.
Practical equipment 165

Equipment, Business
Vehicle overview, Business
Fig. 146 View from above: overview of the interior equipment
Key to Fig. 146:
CD Glove compartment
@ LCD screen in the headliner . . . . . ............ , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
@ Console at the rear on the right, with drink holder and controls for the right-hand seat of the 2-seat arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
@) Release lever for moving the rear 2-seat arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
® Console at the rear on the left, with drink holder and controls for the left-hand seat of the 2-seat arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... , .. , , , , , , , , . , , . , . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
® Centre console in the 2-seat arrangement with:
-Refrigerator box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
-Headset sockets with volume control for the seats of the 2-seat arrangement.
-Ashtray with cigarette lighter
-Drink holder with two glasses
0 Electrically adjustable and heated seats of 2-seat arrangement with lumbar support, armr-ests and headset sockets with volume control ............................ , . . . . . . . . . . 182
Number of seats
The vehicle has a total of 6 seats: 2 at the front and 4 at the rear. Each seat is equipped with a seat belt. The seats of the 2-seat arrangement are not suitable for the attachment of child seats => &.
180 I Before the journey
Retrofitting seats
Additional seats can be retrofitted, provided that the maximum number of seats quoted by the man-ufacturer is not exceeded. For this purpose, seat .,.