2018 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER towing

Retrofitting a towing bracket
Fig. 115 Dimensions and attachment points for retrofitting a towing bracket.
r-1"'11 First read and observe the Introductory L-J,:.U Information and safety warnings & on page 139.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends having the towing bracket retrofitted by a qualified workshop. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles rec-ommends using a Volkswagen Commercial Vehi-cles dealership for this purpose. Electronic compo-
nents also have to be retro-fitted and, for example, the cooling system may need to be modified or heat shields may need to be fitted. For this and other work, specialist knowledge and tools are re-quired.
=>Fig. 115 shows the dimensions and attachment points which must be observed if you have a tow-ing bracket retro-fitted. Always observe the mini-mum distance given from the middle of the ball coupling to the surface of the road. This also ap-plies when the vehicle Is fully laden, including max-imum drawbar load.
The attachment points ® are underneath the vehi-cle.
The trailer stabilisation system can be activated if a towing bracket is retrofitted, provided compatible electronic components are fitted. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends using a Volks-wagen Commercial Vehicles dealership for this purpose.
A WARNING
Electrical accessories that are not connected properly can cause faults In the entire vehicle electronics system and also cause accidents and serious Injuries.
• Never connect the trailer's electrical sys-tem directly to the electrical connections of the tall lights or to other unsuitable sources of electricity. Only a suitable connector may be used to connect the trailer.
• A towing bracket should be retrofitted to the vehicle by a qualified workshop.
A WARNING
The trailer can become detached from the towing vehicle if the towing bracket Is unsuit-able or Incorrectly fitted. This can cause seri-ous accidents and fatal injuries.
r::l Only use towing brackets which have been W approved by Volkswagen Commercial Vehi-cles for your vehicle type. Transporting items 149

Folding table in the side panel
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Fig. 122 In the rear side panel: folding table cover
f"'"""'(""'n First read and observe the Introductory Information and safety warnings & on page 155.
A folding table may be located in the side panel opposite the sliding door.
The folding table is stowed when it is in its retainer behind the side trim panel and the cover is secure-ly engaged.
Assembling the folding table
• Lift the cover out by the handle 122 in the direction of the arrow.
• Use the handle to pull the folding table up and out and pull the table down until it stops in the hori-zontal position.
• To extend the folding table, fold the top section of the table back in the direction of the arrow 123.
Central table
Fig. 124 Control elements at the central table
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Fig. 123 Fully assembled folding table
Stowing the folding table
• Fold back the table extension, if in use.
• Use the handle to pull up the folding table and guide the table down into its retainer in the side panel.
• Press the cover in the opposite direction to the arrow 122 until it engages securely.
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• The opened folding table can carry a maxi-mum of 20 kg. If this weight is exceeded, theta-ble top, bracket and side trim panel could be damaged.
• Always guide the folding table down by hand and never let it drop to the horizontal po-sition. The folding table could otherwise be damaged.

• Press the [ENTER! button to confirm your selec-tion.
• Press the [SETUP! button again to leave the main menu.
The following settings can be made in the subme-nus:
• Picture format.
• Camera perspective.
• Language.
• Subtitles.
• Screen saver.
• Saving the last item played.
Tachograph
o::D Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Notes on the tachograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
The function and operation of the factory-fitted ta-chograph can be found in an additional operating manual delivered with the vehicle.
If you retro-fit a tachograph to the vehicle, ensure it complies with relevant legislation.
Additional information and warnings:
• Towing a trailer 139
• Accessories. modifications, repairs and renewal of parts 394
Notes on the tachograph
I""'""'J'n First read and observe the Introductory L-lo:.l.l Information given on page 172.
Location
Depending on the model, the factory-fitted tacho-graph could be located in the middle of the dash panel or in a console on the dash panel.
Time
For the time settings, refer to the additional operat-ing instructions for the tachograph.
Please note that in digital tachographs, the time must be displayed in local time. The time on the printouts is always given in UTC (Coordinated Uni-versal Time).
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• Various audio settings.
• Colour system.
• Playback control for video COs
• Parental lock 172.
• Reset to default settings.
• Password protection.
Childproof locks
This function is only available in the case of DVDs with restricted access for young people and chil-dren. This menu is used to specify whether a DVD with access restrictions is to be played or whether a password has to be entered first. m Observe legal requirements for tachograph in W the respective countries. The local authorities can provide details.
m Manipulation of the tachograph and its signal, l.!J and misuse of the tachograph discs can re-sult in prosecution. Buffer battery
The digital tachograph has a buffer battery to pre-vent data loss. The buffer battery can supply power for approx. one year without an external power supply. This function is used if, for example, the digital tachograph is removed from the vehicle and stored or if left in a vehicle with a battery fault or a flat battery.
Legal requirements
By law. the tachograph must be used in:

Equipment, Multivan
Darkening the interior of the vehicle, Multivan
n:n Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Components of the opaque shades kit . . . 175
Assembling opaque shades for the windscreen and the rear window . . . . . . . 176
Fitting opaque shades for the windscreen and the rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Fitting the opaque shades to the side windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Removing and stowing the opaque shades . . 179
Darkening the interior of the vehicle
The opaque shades kit is supplied in a zippered storage bag, which can be securely stowed in a drawer underneath the 3-seat bench.
Additional information and warnings:
• Windows 36
• Seat functions, front 61
Components of the opaque shades kit
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Fig. 137 Components of the opaque shades kit
• Sun blind 106
• Stowage "'page 150
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.
• Store the shades in the storage bag provi-ded, and keep this securely within the vehi-cle.
A WARNING
Obscured windows can impair visibility and driving safety.
• Only drive when you have sufficient visi-bility through all windows.
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[QJ First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings.&. on page 175.
Key to Fig. 137:
G) Opaque shade for the windscreen (marked with a colour)
® Rods for the opaque shade for the windscreen (colour coded)
@ Opaque shade for the rear window with three loops for attachment (colour coded)
@ Rods for the opaque shade for the rear window (colour coded)
Equipment, Multivan 1175

Removing and stowing the opaque shades
Fig. 144 Removing the opaque shade from the windscreen
,....-("n First read and observe the introductory L-.lc.l.l information and safety warnings & on page 175.
Removing the opaque shade from the windscreen
• Fold up the sun visors.
• Carefully and slightly bend the rods =>Fig. 144 G).
• Pull back the right side of the windscreen shade about 15 cm and remove it@.
• Disassemble the opaque shade for the wind-screen in reverse order to the order given on =>page 176.
• Stow the opaque shade for the windscreen se-curely in its storage bag.
Removing the opaque shade from the rear window
• Unhook the hooks on the left and right.
• Keep the opaque shade in place by placing one hand on the middle of the shade.
• Unhook the middle hook and remove the opa-que shade from the rear window.
• Disassemble the opaque shade for the rear window in reverse order to the order given on =>page 177.
• Stow the opaque shade for the rear window se-curely in its storage bag.
Removing the magnetic opaque shade from the rear window
• Take hold of the opaque shade on the rear win-dow at the outer edge and pull it off carefully from the window frame.
• Fold the opaque shade for the rear window se-curely in its storage bag =>CD.
Fig. 145 Folding up the opaque shades for the driver door and front passenger door
Removing and folding up the opaque shades for the driver and front passenger doors
• Pull each opaque shade away from the driver and front passenger doors.
• Hold the individual opaque shade by the edges =>Fig. 145 CD and turn your hands in opposite di-rections.
• Bring your hands together towards the middle of the shade @.
• Stow the opaque shades securely in the stor-age bag.
Removing the opaque shades from the central and rear side windows
• Take hold of the tab on the bar.
• Unhook both ends of the bar and roll it halfway down.
• Remove the opaque shade from the bar.
• Guide the sun blind down into the holder.
• Stow the opaque shades securely in the stor-age bag.
Do not place any objects that are sensitive to magnetism, such as payment cards in the stor-age bag with the opaque shades. They could be permanently damaged. <1
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@ Kitchen unit with:
-Gas cooker ................................... . 233
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-230-volt grounded safety socket ................. .
-12-volt socket .............................•..................................
-Cupboard with two sliding doors
-Drawer
-Waste water tank with drain lever and opening for cleaning ...... . 237
-First aid kit on the rear panel of the left stowage compartment in the cupboard
@ Refrigerator box ...
@ Wardrobe with:
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-Cleaning opening for fresh water tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
-Second additional battery . . . . . ........ , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
-Lockable stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
@ Stowage area with:
-Residual current circuit breaker ............... , ...... . 247
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-Gas bottle holder .................. .
® Tailgate with room for stowing two camping chairs
Number of seats
The vehicle has a total of 4 seats: 2 at the front and 2 at the rear. Each seat is equipped with a seat belt.
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 anchor points should be fitted to the vehicle floor by a specialist workshop in accordance with Volks-wagen AG guidelines.
These additional seats must also have seat belt anchor points and suitable seat belts.
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership can provide you with more information on retrofit-ting seats.
Furniture Catches
The flaps and doors are fitted with furniture catch-es to prevent them from opening when the vehicle is in motion.
Seat functions, rear, California
ClJ Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bench seat/bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . . . 195
Bed (bench seat/bed) . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Mattress, bench seat/bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Components of the mattress, 3-seat bench . . 198
To open the doors in the kitchen unit, press and hold the catch. Slide the door open.
Equipment accessible only from the outside of the vehicle
• Opening for filling the fresh water tank on the rear left side of the vehicle (with lockable lid and separate key)
• 230-volt electrical feed on the rear left side of the vehicle (with flap cover)
• Fresh water tank drain opening under the vehi-cle.
• Waste water tank drain opening under the vehi-cle.
• Awning rails on the left and right side of the top of the vehicle on the roof frame.
• Awning adapter on left (if vehicle is fitted with an awning) and on right in the awning rail.
• Awning: attach to aluminium rail on right side over sliding door only. Mattress for a short bed, 3-seat bench . . . . . . 198
Mattress for a medium-length bed, 3-seat bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Mattress for a long bed, 3-seat bench . . . . . . . 201 Stowing the mattress, 3-seat bench . . . . . . . . 203 .,..
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Fig. 198 Camping chairs in the tailgate
r-111 First read and observe the Introductory l.-.lo::.U Information and safety warnings & on page 229.
The camping chairs are located in the tailgate be-hind the fabric trim.
Taking out the camping chairs
• Open the tailgate.
• Open the zipper at the rear of the tailgate com-pletely
• Release the hooks one at a time 198 (}).
• Take out the camping chairs@.
• Close up the zipper and
Stowing the camping chairs
• Open the tailgate.
• Open the zipper at the rear of the tailgate com-pletely
• Fold up the camping chairs.
• Fold down the hooks(}).
• Fit the camping chairs ® properly back in their holders.
• Secure the camping chairs with the hooks (}).
• Close up the zipper and
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Take care not to scratch the paint on the tall-gate when opening and closing the zipper. Flyscreen element for the sliding window
r-111 First read and observe the introductory l.-.lo::.U Information and safety warnings & on page 229.
Fitting the flyscreen element
• With the sliding window closed, insert the flyscreen element starting at the bottom and work-ing toward the top of the rear window frame.
• Opening the sliding window 36.
• Push the flyscreen element carefully forward between the fixed and the movable pane of the sliding window.
• Insert the tongues of the flyscreen element be-hind the front trim so that the flyscreen element completely covers the window space.
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The sliding window cannot be closed fully when the flyscreen element has been inserted.
Do not insert the flyscreen element in the sliding window white the vehicle is in motion.
Removing the flyscreen element
• To remove the flyscreen, follow the steps for fit-ting it in reverse order.