Caddy California -> Setting up and folding away the bed for Your Volkswagen Caddy SUV Fifth Generation (2020-2025)

Assembling the folding table  
Remove the folding table from the stowage pocket.  
Unfold the four table legs until they engage securely  
Setting up the folding table.  
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On uneven ground, correct the length of the table leg using the thumb wheel→ Fig. 1  
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Stowing the folding table  
Turn the folding table around.  
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Press the button → Fig. 2  
and fold in the respective table leg→  
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Store the folding table in the stowage pocket.  
WARNING  
Improper use of the folding table can cause serious injury.  
The folding table must always be stowed securely while the vehicle is in motion.  
Never sit or stand on the folding table.  
Always position the folding table on firm and even ground.  
WARNING  
Serious injuries could result if the table legs are not folded in and out carefully and in a controlled manner.  
Always keep hands, fingers, feet and other body parts away from the camping chairs when folding them.  
NOTICE  
Never place hot objects, such as pots or pans, on the tables. Such objects could damage these surfaces.  
Setting up and folding away the bed  
Fig. 1 Unfold the bed.  
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Fig. 2 Fold out the supports.  
Before setting up the bed when the vehicle is stationary, the seats and backrests must be adjusted – (→ Folding  
backrests forwards in first seat row) and (→ Second row of seats).  
Setting up the bed  
Slide the seats in the first row all the way forward and set the backrest sufficiently far forward.  
Fold down the backrests of the second row of seats.  
Open the catch on the fixing strap.  
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Fold the bed→ Fig. 1  
forwards →  
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Fold out the side supports→ Fig. 2  
. When folding out the bed, the linkage→ Fig. 2  
ensures that both  
sides are folded out at the same time. Make sure that there is sufficient clearance between the bed and the side  
trim. →  
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Place the side supports→ Fig. 2  
securely into the mounts on the hinge posts.  
Folding the bed away  
Prise the bed frame out of the support position→  
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Fold in the side supports→ Fig. 2  
. Both sides are folded in at the same time. Make sure that there is sufficient  
clearance between the bed and the side trim.  
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Fold the bed up→ Fig. 1  
until the bed is fully folded together.→  
Secure the bed with the fixing strap. Close the catch.→  
Fold back the backrests and adjust the seats.  
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WARNING  
Serious injuries may result if you do not fold the bed up and down carefully and in a controlled manner.  
Always keep hands, fingers, feet and any other body parts away from the area when folding the bed in and out.  
WARNING  
Objects that are not secured, or are secured incorrectly, can cause serious injuries in the event of a sudden driving or  
braking manoeuvre or accident.  
Never place any objects on the folded bed while the vehicle is in motion.  
The bed must always be folded up and secured with the fixing strap while the vehicle is in motion.  
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The backrests on the second row of seats must always be in place while the vehicle is in motion.  
NOTICE  
Always position the bed with the side supports in the mounts on the hinge posts. Otherwise the bed could be  
damaged under strain.  
The bed is designed for a maximum load of  
200 kg.  
Removing and fitting the bed frame  
Fig. 1 Removing the bed frame.  
The bed frame and bed can be removed when not in use.  
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends that you install and remove the bed frame with the help of a second  
person.  
Removing the bed frame  
Open the boot lid (→ Boot lid).  
If necessary, remove the stowage pocket for the camping chairs and the folding table (→ Storage pocket for table  
and chairs).  
If necessary, fold up the bed (→ Bed). The bed must be folded up and secured.  
Unlock the four release mechanisms on the left and right of the bed frame→ Fig. 1.  
Lift the bed frame upwards out of the side mounts.  
Lift the bed frame rearwards out of the luggage compartment→  
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Installing the bed frame  
Lift the bed frame into the luggage compartment.  
Set the bed frame on the side mounts and engage securely.  
Check that the bed frame is engaged securely→  
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If necessary, attach the stowage pocket for the camping chairs and table to the frame.  
Close the boot lid.  
WARNING  
The bed frame is heavy and can cause serious injuries due to its weight.  
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