Get Camping equipment Guide for Volkswagen California Van Third Generation (2015-2024)

Introduction

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.

● Stow the opaque shades securely in the storage bag and stow the storage bag safely in the vehicle.

WARNING

Obscured windows can impair visibility and driving safety.

● Drive only when you have a clear view through all windows.

● Remove all opaque shades before driving off.

NOTICE

Do not place any objects that are sensitive to magnetism, such as payment cards, in the storage bag with the

opaque shades. They could be permanently damaged.

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Components of the opaque shades set

Fig. 1 Components of the opaque shades set.

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Fabric for the windscreen shade.

Bars for the windscreen shade.

Fabric for the rear window shade.

Bars for the rear window shade.

Front side window shades for the driver and front passenger doors.

Centre side window shades with four-part fasteners.

Rear side window shades with two-part fasteners.

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Assembling windscreen and rear window shades

Fig. 1 Assembled windscreen shade.

Fig. 2 Assembled rear window shade.

Assembling the windscreen shade

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1. Take the fabric shades and rods for the windscreen shade out of the storage bag→ Fig. 1

2. Connect the rods and unfold the fabric shades.

and

.

3. Guide the rods one at a time diagonally through the loops on the back of the corresponding fabric shade

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→ Fig. 1

.

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4. Insert the ends of the rods into the corner pockets→ Fig. 1

. If necessary, carefully bend the rods a little.

Assembling the rear window shade

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1. Take the fabric shades and rods for the rear window shade out of the storage bag→ Fig. 1

2. Connect the rods and unfold the fabric shades.

and

.

3. Guide the rods one at a time diagonally through the loops on the back of the corresponding fabric shade

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→ Fig. 2

.

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4. Insert the ends of the rods into the corner pockets→ Fig. 2

. If necessary, carefully bend the rods a little.

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Fitting windscreen and rear window shades

Fig. 1 Fitted windscreen shade.

Fig. 2 Fitted rear window shade.

Fitting the opaque shade for the windscreen

1. Place the assembled opaque shade for the windscreen so that its underside rests on the dash panel. The rods

must be visible from the inside.

2. Slide first the left and then the right side of the shade in behind the windscreen. The windscreen shade must lie

flush against the window frame → Fig. 1.

3. In order to additionally secure the opaque shade for the windscreen, fold down both sun visors.

Fitting the opaque shade for the rear window

1. Set up the bed (→ Bed).

2. Position the assembled rear window shade so that the securing hooks are at the top→ Fig. 2. The rods must be

visible from the inside.

3. Attach the middle securing hook at the rear trim strip in the headliner. To do so, push the L-shaped hook

between the rear trim strip and the roof → Fig. 2.

4. Attach the left and right securing hooks in the same way.

5. Push the rear window shade against the side mounts of the luggage compartment cover at the bottom right

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and left.

Fitting the magnetic rear window shade

1. Take the opaque shade for the rear window out of the storage bag and unfold it.

2. Fit the opaque shade on the rear window.

The opaque shade for the rear window is attached to the window frames using magnets.

Fitting the opaque shades to the side windows

Fig. 1 Fitting the opaque shades to the side windows

Fig. 2 Side window fitted with the opaque shade

Fitting the opaque shades for the driver and front passenger doors

1. Take the magnetic curtains for the driver and front passenger doors out of their storage bag and carefully

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unfold them → Fig. 1

.

2. Fit the magnetic shades on the corresponding window.

The shades are held on the window frames by magnets.

Fitting the opaque shades to the central and rear side windows

1. Take the opaque shades for the centre and rear side windows out of their storage bag and carefully unfold

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them → Fig. 1

.

2. Using one hand, pull the sun blind half way out and hold it in this position.

3. Use the other hand to fit the profile strip of the side window shade onto the top of the sun blind retaining bar

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from above.

4. Make sure that the opaque shade is positioned between the sunblind and the side window→ Fig. 1.

5. Hook both ends of the sun blind retaining bar into the upper retainers.

6. Make sure that the sunblind is secured firmly in both retainers→ Fig. 2.

Removing and stowing the opaque shade

Fig. 1 Removing the opaque shade from the windscreen

Removing the opaque shade from the windscreen

1. Fold up the sun visors.

2. Carefully bend the rods slightly in the middle→ Fig. 1

3. Pull back the right side of the windscreen shade by about 15 cm and remove it

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.

2

.

4. Disassemble the windscreen opaque shade in reverse order (→ Windscreen and rear window shades).

5. Stow the opaque shade for the windscreen securely in its storage bag.

Removing the opaque shade from the rear window

1. Unhook the left and right securing hooks → Fig. 2.

2. Hold the opaque shade by placing one hand on the middle of the shade.

3. Unhook the middle hook and remove the opaque shade from the rear window.

4. Disassemble the rear window opaque shade in reverse order (→ Windscreen and rear window shades).

5. Stow the opaque shade for the rear window securely in its storage bag.

Removing the magnetic opaque shade from the rear window

1. Take hold of the opaque shade on the rear window at the outer edge and pull it off carefully from the window

frame.

2. Fold up the rear window shade and stow securely in the storage bag.

Removing the opaque shades for the driver and front passenger doors

1. Take hold of the magnetic shade at the outer edge and pull it off carefully from the window frame.

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2. Fold up the magnetic shade and stow securely in the storage bag.

Removing the opaque shades from the central and rear side windows

1. Hold the retaining rod of the sun blind by the handle grip.

2. Unhook both ends of the retaining rod from the upper retainers.

3. Using one hand, guide the sun blind half way down and hold it in this position.

4. Use the other hand to remove the profile strip of the side window shade from the sun blind retaining bar.

5. Guide the sun blind down into the holder.

6. Stow the opaque shades securely in the storage bag.

Fly screen

Depending on the vehicle equipment, there is a fly screen in the vehicle accessories for every sliding window.

The sliding windows cannot be completely closed when the fly screen is fitted→ Installing and removing the fly

screen. The sliding window can be completely closed again after removing the fly screen.

Installing and removing the fly screen

1. Open the sliding window (→ Sliding windows).

2. Turn the fly screen so that the handle faces inwards.

3. Position the fly screen at a slight angle.

4. Carefully insert the fly screen from the front between the fixed and movable panes of the sliding window.

5. Press the frame of the fly screen on carefully until the fly screen engages in the open sliding window.

The window opening is completely covered by the fly screen.

1. To remove the fly screen, pull the centre tabs on the frame of the fly screen.

NOTICE

Driving with a fly screen installed could cause damage to the fly screen or the vehicle.

● Remove the fly screen before driving off.

● Stow the fly screen away securely, for example in the drawer under the bench seat.

NOTICE

The sliding window cannot be completely closed when the fly screen is fitted.

● Never attempt to completely close a window with the fly screen installed.

● Engage the sliding window in an open or half-open position.

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Setting up the bed

Fig. 1 In the load compartment: MultiFlex board.

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Rear folding surface.

Front folding surface with lever.

Handle on the underside of the multi-flex board.

Fig. 2 In the load compartment: mounting seat rail on the

right.

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T-shaped retaining pin (mirrored for left).

Thumb wheel for securing the retaining pin(mirrored for left).

The multi-flex board can be used to extend the bed surface of the 3-seat bench. The multi-flex board removal and

installation should be carried out by two people.

The multi-flex board consists of a base frame with one fixed and two folding surfaces.

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The rear surface → Fig. 1

folds upwards and is fixed to the head restraint with the holder fitted to the underside.

Always attach the holder to the head restraint to prevent the surface from falling down.

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The front surface → Fig. 1

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folds up until it engages. It folds down again when you operate the lever on the

underside → Fig. 1

.

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Fitting the multi-flex board

1. Slide the 3-seat bench forwards.

2. Insert the multi-flex board into the outside seat rails. The folding surface with lever on the underside must

point towards the 3-seat bench.

3. Ensure that the T-shaped retaining pins are positioned across the seat rails→ Fig. 2.

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4. Press both retaining pins → Fig. 2

down and turn them 90° until they are parallel to the seat rails.

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5. Tighten both the thumb wheels→ Fig. 2

firmly.

6. Make sure that the multi-flex board is locked securely in the seat rails and that both thumb wheels have been

tightened firmly.

Moving the multi-flex board

1. Loosen both thumb wheels.

2. Move the multi-flex board to the desired position.

3. Tighten both the thumb wheels firmly.

4. Make sure that the multi-flex board is locked securely in the seat rails and that both thumb wheels have been

tightened firmly.

Setting up the lying surface

Fig. 3 On the rear bench seat: Controls in the living area.

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Release lever of rear bench seat.

Centre cover under the bench seat.

Loop under the bench seat.

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Fig. 4 In the living area: mattress for mid-length bed.

1. Push the multi-flex board backwards to the stop.

2. Fold up the front section of the multi-flex board until it engages.

3. Remove the individual seats or push the individual seats forwards as far as they will go and turn them to face

the rear of the vehicle.

4. Stow the folding table or the centre table.

5. Remove the head restraints on the 3-seat bench (→ Head restraints).

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6. Pull the release lever of the rear bench seat→ Fig. 3

out fully so that the red marking is visible.

7. Fold the rear seat backrest as far forward as possible and release the lever.

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8. Open the middle flap→ Fig. 3

under the rear bench seat and pull out the loop→ Fig. 3

.

9. Push the rear bench seat as far forward as possible and let go of the loop.

10. Move the rear bench seat further forward until it locks into place.

The front edge of the base of the rear bench seat must be around 15 cm(5.9 in) away from the rear end of the

door opening and it must engage securely.

11. Close the middle flap under the rear bench seat.

12. Pull the release lever of the rear bench seat→ Fig. 3

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out fully again so that the red marking is visible.

13. Fold the backrest of the rear bench seat completely backwards.

14. Make sure that the lever has returned to its original position. The red marking should no longer be visible.

15. Fold up the front section of the multi-flex board until it engages.

Fitting the mattress

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The mattress for the rear seat bench consists of three parts→ Fig. 4. Parts

have zips and can be fastened to each other.

and

can be folded out. All parts

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1. Fasten parts

of the mattress to each other with the help of the zip.

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2. Fold part

together and fasten it to part

with the help of the zip.

3. Place the mattress on the set up bed→ Fig. 4.

WARNING

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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 MultiFlex board while the vehicle is in motion.

● The multi-flex board must always be fitted in the seat rails and must be securely engaged when the vehicle is in

motion.

WARNING

Improper use of the multi-flex board can cause serious injury.

● The rear surface must always be folded down when the vehicle is in motion.

● Never fit the MultiFlex board in front of the 3-seat bench.

NOTICE

This could damage the cool box considerably if the multi-flex board is fitted.

● Always fold the front part of the MultiFlex board up and lock it securely.

If the multi-flex board is fitted in the rear position, the fastening rings in the luggage compartment cannot be

used.

Taking down the bed

Fig. 1 In the load compartment: MultiFlex board.

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Rear folding surface of the MultiFlex board.

Front folding surface of the MultiFlex board.

Handle on the underside of the multi-flex board.

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Fig. 2 In the load compartment: mounting seat rail on the

right.

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T-shaped retaining pin (mirrored for left).

Thumb wheel for securing the retaining pin(mirrored for left).

Taking down the bed

1. Remove the mattress.

2. Return the rear bench seat to driving position .

3. Fit the individual seats again if necessary.

Stowing the mattress

The mattress can be stowed on the multi-flex board.

1. Pull the handle on the underside of the multi-flex board.

2. Fold up the front section of the multi-flex board until it engages.

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3. Fasten parts → Fig. 4

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and

of the mattress to each other with the help of the zip.

4. Fold part

over and place the two parts next to each other on the multi-flex board.

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5. Fold part

together and place it on top of parts

and

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Removing the multi-flex board

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1. Loosen both thumb wheels→ Fig. 2

.

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2. Turn both retaining pins→ Fig. 2

90° until they are positioned across the seat rails.

3. Make sure that both folding surfaces are folded down and are securely engaged.

4. Remove the multi-flex board.

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.

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Camping equipment for Your Volkswagen California Van Third Generation (2015-2024)

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