Stowage -> Centre table for Your Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

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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  
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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.  
Raising 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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