Transporting (External) -> Tensioning straps for Your Volkswagen California Van Third Generation (2015-2024)

Buckle straps  
Fig. 1 Fastening the buckle strap.  
Fastening the buckle strap  
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1. Check before tightening: The lever→ Fig. 1  
objects.  
must not be in contact with the load, any edges or protruding  
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2. Press and hold the lever→ Fig. 1  
on the buckle  
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2
3
3. Feed the buckle strap→ Fig. 1  
4. Tighten the buckle strap → Fig. 1  
from the back to the front between lever  
and rib  
.
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2
and release the lever  
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Fig. 2 Releasing the buckle strap.  
Releasing the buckle strap  
1. Before releasing the buckle strap, make sure the load cannot fall over.  
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2. Press the lever→ Fig. 2  
and pull the buckle strap  
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out of the buckle  
.
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3
3. Feed the buckle strap→ Fig. 2  
from the back to the front between lever  
and rib  
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4. Tighten the buckle strap → Fig. 2  
and release the lever  
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Ratchet straps  
Fig. 1 Releasing and tightening the lever on the ratchet  
strap.  
Fig. 2 Releasing and tightening the lever on the ratchet  
strap.  
Fig. 3 Tightening the ratchet strap.  
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Tightening the ratchet strap  
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1. Press the slider → Fig. 1  
2. Pivot the lever → Fig. 1  
outwards in the direction of the arrow.  
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B
to position→ Fig. 2  
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3. Pull the belt→ Fig. 2  
from the rear through the slot in the spool  
and tighten the belt.  
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A
B
4. Pivot the lever → Fig. 1  
back and forth alternately between positions→ Fig. 2  
and  
until the belt has  
. The ratchet is  
wound itself around the spool two to three times →  
.
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A
5. Press the slider → Fig. 1  
outwards and pivot the lever→ Fig. 1  
to position→ Fig. 2  
now closed and locked in position.  
Releasing the ratchet strap  
1. Before releasing the ratchet strap, make sure the load cannot fall over.  
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2. Press the slider → Fig. 3  
outwards.  
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engages in the end position . The spool  
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3. Pivot the lever → Fig. 3  
now rotates freely.  
to position  
until the slider  
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4. Pull the ratchet strap→ Fig. 2  
out of the ratchet.  
WARNING  
Incorrectly fastened ratchet straps may get detached in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or accident. This  
could cause objects to be flung through the interior and lead to severe or fatal injuries.  
Wind the strap around the spool 2 - 3 times.  
Never use ratchet straps to secure loads to the side panels.  
Fitting the removable towing coupling  
Fig. 1 Overview: Detachable ball coupling.  
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