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

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.  
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 rear Fig. 1.  
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.  
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