2020 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER stop start

Controls on the LCD screen
Fig. 132 In the headliner: controls on the LCD screen
m First read and observe the Introductory Information and safety warnings & on page 165.
Key to Fig 132·
Eject CD or DVD.
illAY •uJ Start or interrupt playback of a CD or DVD.
lsTor•l Stop playback.
IREW ,.] Fast reverse.
G) ([;) Fast forward.
lvOl--.) Reduce volume.
lvOl • •I Increase volume.
IA/YO) Change input source (DVD, AV, DVB-T).
lllli.JQ,) Call up the menu.
IPOm) Switch on and off.
® Switch for LCD screen lighting.
@ DVD or CD slot.
® Video input
® Audio L input
® Audio R input
rll If the 0 symbol is displayed when you press L!.J a button. the button will not function when a CD or DVD is inserted in the slot. 168 I Before the journey

Key to Fig 133·
8REW8FWD Fast forward or reverse during playback. Press the button repeatedly to increase forward or reverse speed. If the§) button is pressed be-forehand, the slow-motion function has been activated.
@ §)PREY 81£XT Change to previous or next title/chapter.
§) PLAY /PAUSE Press once to start or interrupt playback. Press twice during playback and then press the B or 8 button to jump from scene to scene.
@STOP Stop playback.
Call up settings menu for the screen.
© (!) U/D(CH) Q no function
@ (!)VO!.Q Increase or lower the volume.
®l Switch sound on and off.
@ (ij ... (i) Numerical buttons
® @ Repeat the section selected between the first and second time the button was pressed.
@ Zoom into the current image. Press the button repeatedly to increase the zoom factor and finally to switch the zoom function off.
@ @) Switch repeat function on and off.
@ Skip to a chapter or piece of music.
@ §D Call up the TITLE menu of the DVD.
@ @ Select subtitles of DVDs with a multi-lingual subtitle function.
Replacing the battery
If the remote control unit no longer reacts when you press a button. the battery is empty and must be replaced.
• Slide open the cover on the rear of the remote control unit.
• Using a suitable thin object, lever the battery out of the battery compartment.
• Insert a new battery in the direction of the arrow 134
• Close the cover.
Swallowing batteries with a diameter of 20 mm or other lithium batteries can result in severe or even fatal injuries within a very short period of time.
• Always keep the remote control unit, key ring with batteries, spare batteries, round cells and other batteries that are larger than 20 mm out of the reach of children.
Settings on the LCD screen
rl'11 First read and observe the introductory L-W.f information and safety warnings & on page 165.
170 I Before the journey
• Call for medical help immediately you sus-pect that someone has swallowed a battery.
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• The remote control can be damaged if the battery is not changed properly.
• Unsuitable batteries can damage the remote control. Replace discharged batteries only with new batteries of the same voltage rating, size and specification.
• Ensure that the battery Is fitted the right way round.
Dispose of discharged batteries in accord-W ance with regulations governing the protec-tion of the environment.
r::l If the 0 symbol is displayed when you press l!J a button, the button will not function when a CD or DVD is inserted in the slot. The main menu can be used to choose different settings. .,.

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
206 Before the journey
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) ...

• 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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While driving
Starting the engine, changing gear and parking
Starting and stopping the engine
o::n Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Ignition lock . . ......•........ 258
Starting the engine . . . . . • . • . . . . . . . . 258
Stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Electronic immobilizer . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . 260
Immobilizer display
When a vehicle key is not valid or there is a fault in the system, this will be displayed in the Instrument cluster. The engine cannot be started.
Push-starting or tow-starting
For technical reasons, your vehicle must not be push-started or tow-started. Use jump leads to start the engine instead.
Additional information and warnings:
• Vehicle key set =>page 36
• Changing gear =>page 260
• Braking, stopping and parking =>page 269
• Steering =>page 281
• Pull-away assist systems =>page 282
• Filling the tank =>page 340
• Fuel =>page 343
• Manual opening and dosing =>page 413
• Jump starting =>page 443
• Tow-starting and towing =>page 446
A WARNING
Switching the engine off while the vehicle Is moving makes it more difficult to stop the ve-hicle. This can lead to loss of control of the vehicle and to accidents and severe Injuries.
• Braking and steering support systems, the alrbag system, the belt tens loners and other items of safety equipment in the vehicle are only active when the engine is running.
A WARNING (Continued)
• The engine should only be switched off when the vehicle Is stationary.
A WARNING
The risk of serious Injury can be reduced with the engine running or when starting the en-glne.
• Never start or run the engine In unventlla-ted or closed spaces. The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, an odourless and colourless toxic gas. Carbon monoxide can cause people to lose consciousness. it can also cause death.
• Never start or run the engine if oil, fuel or any other highly flammable fluids are under or near the vehicle, or are leaking out of the vehicle, e.g. as the result of damage.
• Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running, particularly if a gear or driving mode has been selected. The vehicle could move suddenly or something unexpec-ted may happen that may cause damage, fire and serious Injuries.
• Never use a start booster. Start boosters may explode and cause the engine to sud-denly run at high revs.
A WARNING
The components of the exhaust system be-come very hot. This can cause fires and sari-ous Injuries.
• Never park the vehicle where parts of the exhaust system can come Into contact with Inflammable material underneath the vehicle, e.g. undergrowth, leaves, dry grass, split fuel.
• Never apply additional undersea! or anti-corrosion coatings to the exhaust pipes, cat-a lytic converters or heat shields.
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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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A WARNING
Never switch off the engine while the vehicle Is In motion. This can lead to a loss of vehicle control, accidents and serious injuries.
• The alrbags and belt tensioners will not work If the Ignition Is switched off.
• The brake servo will not work when the engine Is switched off. That is why more pressure on the brake pedal is needed to stop the vehicle when the engine Is switched off.
• The power assisted steering will not work when the engine is not running. More power is needed to steer the vehicle when the en-gine Is switched off.
Electronic immobilizer
r-T'n First read and observe the Introductory L-Wl information and safety warnings & on page 257.
The immobilizer helps to prevent the engine from being started and driven with an unauthorised ve-hicle key.
There is a chip in the key. lt automatically deacti-vates the immobilizer when the vehicle key is in-serted into the ignition lock.
The electronic immobilizer is automatically activa-ted when the vehicle key is removed from the igni-tion lock.
Changing gears
CO! Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Warning and indicator lamps ............. . Pedals ... Manual gearbox: selecting a gear ........ .
Dual clutch gearbox DSG® ...... .
DSG® dual clutch gearbox: selecting a gear Changing gear with llptronic ............. .
260 While driving
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A WARNING (Continued)
• If the vehicle key is removed from the Igni-tion, the steering lock can activate and you will no longer be able to steer the vehicle.
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If the vehicle has been driven at high load for a long period, the engine could overheat when it Is switched off. In order to avoid damage to the engine, allow the engine to run In neutral for approximately two minutes before switching lt off.
m In vehicles with DSG® dual clutch gearbox, W the vehicle key can only be removed from the ignition lock if the selector lever is in position P.
m After the engine is switched off, the radiator W fan in the engine compartment may run on for some minutes, even if the ignition is switched off or the vehicle key has been removed. The radi· ator fan will switch itself off automatically. The engine can only be started using a genuine Volkswagen vehicle key with the correct code. Co-ded vehicle keys are available from a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership 36.
If a non-authorised vehicle key has been used, the display in the instrument cluster will show SAFE, or Immobilizer active!. The vehicle cannot be used if this occurs.
m The vehicle cannot be operated properly if W you do not have a genuine Volkswagen key. Driving with dual clutch gearbox DSG® 266 Fault in the DSG® dual clutch gearbox . . . . . 267
Gear-change indicator 268

The following will occur if reverse gear is selected and the ignition is switched on:
• The reverse light comes on.
• The Climatronic switches automatically to air recirculation mode when the vehicle is reversing.
• If fitted, the ParkPilot and the rear view camera system are switched on.
• The static cornering light may be switched on on both sides.
Additional information and warnings:
• Instruments 19
• Volkswagen information system 24
• Braking, stopping and parking 269
• Pull-away assist systems 282
• ParkPilot 287
• Reversing camera (Rear Assist) 291
• Air conditioning 322
• Engine management system and exhaust puri-fication system 407
• Manual opening and closing 413
A WARNING
Rapid acceleration can cause loss of traction and skidding, particularly on slippery roads. This can cause you to lose control of the ve-hicle, which can lead to accidents and seri-ous Injuries.
Warning and indicator lamps
A WARNING (Continued)
• The kickdown function or fast acceleration should only be used If the visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions permit.
A WARNING
Never "ride" the brake pedal. Do not overuse the brake pedal. Constant braking will cause the brakes to overheat. This can considerably reduce the brake effect, Increase the braking distance and, in certain circumstances, cause the brake system to fall completely.
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• Never let the brakes "rub" by applying light pressure to the brake when it Is not necessary to brake. This will Increase levels of wear.
• Before driving down a long, steep gradient, reduce speed and change to a lower gear or move the selector lever to a lower position. This will make use of the engine braking effect and relieve the load on the brakes. The brakes could otherwise overheat and possibly fall. The brakes should only be used to slow or stop the vehicle. ro First read and observe the Introductory Information and safety warnings .1:. on page 260.
Lit up Possible cause Solution
Do not drive on I Allow the gearbox to cool down in selector lever
(!) 7-speed DSG® dual clutch gearbox over-position P. If the warning light does not go out, do not drive heating. on. Seek professional assistance. Failure to do so can cause considerable damage to the gear-box page 267.
Fully depress the brake pedal. Brake pedal not depressed. See also Adaptive cruise control (ACC) 298.
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