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

Introduction

WARNING

Improper use of the tables could cause serious injury.

● Never use the tables while the vehicle is in motion.

● All tables must be securely stowed while the vehicle is in motion.

● Never sit or stand on the tables.

NOTICE

Never place hot objects, such as pots or pans, on the tables. Such objects could damage these surfaces.

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Folding table in the side panel

Fig. 1 In the rear side panel: Cover for the folding table.

Fig. 2 Fully assembled folding table

A folding table may be located in the side panel opposite the sliding door.

The folding table isstowed when it is in its retainer behind the side panel and the cover is securely engaged.

Assembling the folding table

1. Fold the cover out by the handle→ Fig. 1 in the direction of the arrow.

2. Use the handle to lift the folding table up and out and pull the table down until it stops in the horizontal

position.

3. To extend the folding table, fold the top section of the table back in the direction of the arrow→ Fig. 2.

Stowing the folding table

1. Fold back the table extension, if in use.

2. Use the handle to pull up the folding table and guide the table down into its retainer in the side panel.

3. Press the cover in the opposite direction to the arrow→ Fig. 1 until it engages securely.

NOTICE

● The opened folding table can carry a maximum of 20 kg. If this weight is exceeded, the table 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 position. The folding table

could otherwise be damaged.

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Folding table in the sliding door

Fig. 1 In the sliding door: Folding table.

Fig. 2 Controls on the folding table.

The folding table can be set up inside and outside the vehicle.

Setting up the folding table outside the vehicle

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1. To unlock the folding table, take hold of the folding table and push the handle

2. Lift the folding table out of its retainer.

upwards.

3. Unfold all the table legs fully until they engage securely.

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4. On uneven ground, correct the length of the table leg using the thumb wheel

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5. To stow the folding table, proceed in the reverse order. Screw in the knurled screw fully again in order to avoid

“rattling noises” while the vehicle is in motion.

Setting up the folding table inside the vehicle

1. Closing the sliding door

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2. To unlock the folding table, take hold of the folding table and push the handle

3. Lift the folding table out of its retainer.

upwards.

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4. Pull the table guides out fully

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5. Connect the table guides to the guide rail on the side panel opposite the sliding door. To do this, insert the

table guide from above into the groove in the rail, holding the table in a horizontal position.

6. Unfold both the front table legs fully until they engage securely.

7. To stow the folding table, proceed in the reverse order.

Centre table

Fig. 1 Controls on the front centre table.

Fig. 2 Controls on the rear centre table.

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Fig. 3 Centre table with raised table module, folded-out

table surface, bottle holder and stowage compartment.

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Drink holder

Magazine pocket

Grip for moving and carrying the removed centre table

Drawer

Table surface in basic position

Drink holder

Button for raising the table module

Grip for moving and carrying the removed centre table

Button for moving the open table module

10 Bottle holder

11 stowage compartment.

12 Open table surface

Stowing the centre table

The centre table is in the basic position if the following conditions are fulfilled at the same time:

—The side table surfaces are folded in.

—The table module is fully lowered and securely locked.

—The centre table isnot located between the individual seats.

—The centre table is securely locked in the seat rails.

Moving the centre table

1. Adjust the backrest of individual seats to an upright position.

2. Ensure that the side table surfaces are folded in and that the table module is fully lowered.

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3. Fold the handle

up and hold the centre table with the handle and the handle recess

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4. Move the centre table in the seat rails.

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5. Fold the handle

back to engage the centre table securely in the seat rails.

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6. Check that the centre table is locked securely. It should now no longer be possible to move the centre table.

Raise the table module.

1. Adjust the backrest of individual seats to an upright position.

2. Fold up the armrests of the individual seats.

3. Move the centre table so that it is no longer located between the individual seats.

4. Ensure that the drink holder and the stowage compartments are closed.

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5. Press the button

to raise the table module.

Folding out the table surface and moving the table module

The raised table module can be turned 360° when the table surface is open, or secured in position in the base position

to the front or at 90° to the left or right.

1. Raise the table module.

2. Lift up both side table surfaces and hold them in this position.

3. Turn the table surface 90° until it engages.

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4. Keep the button

pressed and move the table module slightly to the left or to the right.

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5. Release the button

and move the table surface further until it engages.

Lowering the table module

1. Hold both side table surfaces and turn the table surface by 90°.

2. Fold both side table surfaces down.

3. Move the centre table so that it is no longer located between the individual seats.

4. Ensure that the drink holder and the stowage compartments are closed.

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5. Keep the button

pressed and then press down from above on the table surface to lower the table module

slightly.

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6. Release the button

and lower the table module fully until it is securely engaged.

Removing the centre table

The centre table can be removed more easily when this is done by two people.

1. Remove front protective covers from the central seat rails.

2. Turn the individual seats so that they face the direction of travel.

3. Adjust the backrest of individual seats to an upright position.

4. Fold up the armrests of the individual seats.

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5. Fold the handle

up and hold the centre table with the handle and the handle recess

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6. Push the centre table forwards to the point where it can be lifted out of the slots in the seat rails.

7. Lift the centre table out.

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8. Put down the centre table carefully so that the rollers and feet are not soiled or damaged.

9. Place the removed cover in the open slots in the seat rails.

Installing the centre table

The centre table can be fitted more easily when this is done by two people.

1. Remove front protective covers from the central seat rails.

2. Turn the individual seats so that they face the direction of travel.

3. Adjust the backrest of individual seats to an upright position.

4. Fold up the armrests of the individual seats.

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5. Fold the handle

up and hold the centre table with the handle and the handle recess

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6. Insert the centre table guides into the recesses in the seat rails.

7. Insert the centre table into the seat rails and push them back, so that the removed covers can be placed on the

open slots in the seat rails.

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8. Fold the handle

back to engage the centre table securely in the seat rails.

9. Check that the centre table is locked securely. It should now no longer be possible to move the centre table.

NOTICE

● The opened centre table can carry a maximum of 20 kg. If this weight is exceeded, the table top or the table

module could be damaged.

● Do not raise the table module when the centre table is located between the individual seats. This could cause

damage to the table.

Introduction

Only use stowage compartments to stow light or smaller objects.

WARNING

Loose objects may be flung through the vehicle interior in the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre. This

can cause serious injury and can also lead to loss of control of the vehicle.

● Stow objects only in closed stowage compartments.

● Always keep stowage compartments closed while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

An open glove box can increase the risk of serious injury in the event of an accident or sudden braking or driving

manoeuvres.

● Always keep the glove box closed while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

Cigarette lighters in the vehicle could be damaged or accidentally lit. This could lead to serious burns and other

injuries.

● Before adjusting the seats, always make sure that there is no cigarette lighter on or near the movable parts of the

seat.

● Before closing stowage areas or compartments always make sure that there is no lighter in the way.

● Never stow lighters in stowage areas or compartments or on other surfaces in the vehicle. High surface

temperatures, especially in summer, may cause cigarette lighters to self-ignite.

WARNING

Objects in the driver footwell can hinder pedal operation. This can lead to loss of control of the vehicle and increase

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the risk of serious injury.

● Make sure that all pedals can always be operated without any hindrance.

● The floor mats must always be properly secured in the footwell.

● No additional floor mats or other floor coverings should be placed over the fitted floor mat.

● Make sure that no objects can enter the driver footwell while the vehicle is in motion.

● If there are any objects in the footwell, remove them when the vehicle is parked.

WARNING

Incorrect use of the drink holders can cause injury.

● Never place hot drinks in a drink holder. Hot drinks in a drink holder could be spilled and cause scalding in any

sudden braking manoeuvre or accident.

WARNING

Closed drink bottles can explode in the vehicle in extreme heat or crack in extremely cold temperatures.

● Never leave closed drink bottles in an extremely hot or extremely cold vehicle for extended periods.

NOTICE

● Do not stow any temperature-sensitive objects, food or medicines inside the vehicle. Hot and cold temperatures

could damage them or render them unusable.

● Objects stored in the vehicle that are made from transparent materials, such as transparent suction cups on the

windows, can concentrate the sun’s rays and thus cause damage to the vehicle.

Wireless charging function

Fig. 1 Diagram: shelf with lining mat for the wireless

charging function.

The wireless charging function comes with some equipment levels and is not available in all countries.

The wireless charging pad is located in the centre console.

In some vehicles, the lining mat has a telephone symbol which marks the centre of the wireless charging function

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→ Fig. 1

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The wireless charging function enables wireless energy transmission by electromagnetic induction over a short

distance.

The maximum charging power is 5 watts.

The Qi standard enables wireless charging of suitable Qi-enabled mobile telephones.

Consult the operating manual for the mobile telephone to find out if it is compatible with the Qi standard. The

manufacturer of the mobile telephone can provide more information on compatibility.

Place only one Qi-enabled mobile telephone without a protective cover with maximum dimensions(width x length)

of 80 mm x 140 mm (3.15 in x 5.512 in) flat on the wireless charging pad.

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Qi-capable mobile telephones with larger dimensions cannot be charged wirelessly.

Before charging, remove any foreign objects with metallic components such as coins from the stowage compartment

and observe the operating instructions for the mobile telephone.

To charge a Qi-enabled mobile telephone, remove the protective cover and place the entire surface of the suitable

mobile telephone flat in the centre of the stowage area with the display facing upwards. The charging process will

start automatically.

The factory-fitted Infotainment system will provide information about the start of the charging operation and, where

applicable, about any foreign objects with metallic components that are detected in the stowage compartment.

Remove foreign objects immediately.

If the mobile telephone has not been placed correctly or its dimensions are too large, it cannot be detected or

detected correctly. The Infotainment system may report that there is a foreign object on the shelf. The fault can be

rectified if a suitable mobile telephone is used and its position is corrected.

Stowage compartment cover

Depending on equipment and country, the stowage compartment for the wireless charging function has a cover for

the mobile telephone’s display.

Always place only one mobile telephone with maximum dimensions(width x length) of 80 mm x 140 mm

(3.15 in x 5.512 in) in the stowage compartment with the cover in accordance with the specifications.

The cover can avoid distractions caused by the mobile telephone, such as incoming messages.

The cover must always remain closed when driving and the mobile telephone display must be fully covered.

WARNING

Notifications on the mobile telephone display can distract the driver and increase the risk of a serious accident.

● Only ever place one suitable mobile telephone, Qi-enabled as required, without a protective cover and with

maximum dimensions (width x length) of 80 mm x 140 mm (3.15 in x 5.512 in) flat on the shelf in the stowage

compartment, as per the specifications.

● Remove any items that prevent the cover from closing.

● Keep the cover closed at all times while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

Do not place any metal objects or items with metallic components on the wireless charging pad. Metallic objects

may become very hot. This may cause burn injuries to the skin and cause a fire.

NOTICE

Do not place any ID cards, credit cards etc. with magnetic strips or with a chip on the wireless charging pad. The

data stored on the magnetic strip or chip may become unusable.

Drawers under the 3-seat bench

Fig. 1 Under the 3-seat bench: drawers.

There are three drawers in the 3-seat bench, which can be accessed from the front and from the rea→r Fig. 1.

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All the drawers can be removed completely and stowed stacked inside each other.

Opening the drawers

1. Front: hold down the handle in the handle recess and fold the cover upwards.

2. Rear: hold the handle in the handle recess and pull the cover backwards.

Closing the drawers

1. Front: push the drawer in fully and press the cover down.

2. Rear: place the cover on the top with the retaining lugs in the recess and press it down until it engages.

WARNING

If you leave a drawer open, it or objects that fall out can hinder the correct operation of the pedals. This can result in

accidents and severe injuries.

● Always keep the drawer closed while the vehicle is in motion.

Other stowage areas

Other stowage areas:

—In the front door trims.

—In the side trim panels in the living area.

—In the centre table

—Coat hooks on the B-pillar and on the rear roof grab handles.

—Waste bin in the stowage compartment in one of the front doors

—Coin tray in the drink holder in the front centre console.

WARNING

Hanging up items of clothing can restrict the driver's field of vision and cause accidents and serious injuries.

● Always hang items of clothing on the coat hook in such a way that they do not restrict the driver's field of vision.

● Use the clothes hook in the vehicle only for transporting light items of clothing. Never leave any heavy, hard or

sharp objects in the pockets.

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

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