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Setting up the bed

Fig. 1 In the load compartment: MultiFlex board.

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2

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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 (→ Sitting position) 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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2

1. Fasten parts

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

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2

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 (→ Sitting 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

.

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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Bed for Your Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

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