Converter Guidelines the Caddy(From Model Year 2016 Onwards)
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Converter guidelines July 2019 edition Converter guidelines The Caddy (from model year 2016 onwards) Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles – Converter guidelines – July 2018 edition The Caddy – page1 of 166 1 General information Table of contents 1 General information.............................................................................................................................................................................. 7 1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 1.1.1 Concept of these guidelines ................................................................................................................................................... 7 1.1.2 Means of representation ....................................................................................................................................................... 8 1.1.3 Vehicle safety ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9 1.1.4 Operational safety ............................................................................................................................................................... 10 1.1.5 Note on copyright ................................................................................................................................................................ 10 1.2 General notes................................................................................................................................................................................ 11 1.2.1 Product and vehicle information for converters................................................................................................................... 11 1.2.1.1 Contact in Germany................................................................................................................................................. 11 1.2.1.2 International contact ............................................................................................................................................... 11 1.2.1.3 Electronic repair and workshop information from Volkswagen AG (erWin*)........................................................... 12 1.2.1.4 Genuine Parts Online Ordering Portal* ................................................................................................................... 12 1.2.1.5 Online owner’s manuals.......................................................................................................................................... 12 1.2.1.6 European Type Approval (ETA) and EC Certificate of Conformity (CoC) ................................................................... 13 1.2.1.7 Worldwide Harmonized Light -Duty Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP)....................................................................... 13 1.2.1.8 Manufacturer's declaration ..................................................................................................................................... 14 1.2.2 Converter guidelines, consulting .......................................................................................................................................... 14 1.2.2.1 Letter of non-objection ........................................................................................................................................... 15 1.2.2.2 Application for the letter of non-objection.............................................................................................................. 16 1.2.2.3 Legal entitlements................................................................................................................................................... 17 1.2.3 Warranty and product liability of the converter................................................................................................................... 17 1.2.4 Ensuring traceability ............................................................................................................................................................ 17 1.2.5 Trademarks.......................................................................................................................................................................... 18 1.2.5.1 Positions on rear of the vehicle ............................................................................................................................... 18 1.2.5.2 Appearance of overall vehicle ................................................................................................................................. 18 1.2.5.3 Non-Volkswagen trademarks .................................................................................................................................. 18 1.2.6 Recommendations for vehicle storage ................................................................................................................................. 19 1.2.7 Compliance with environmental rules and regulations ........................................................................................................ 21 1.2.8 Recommendations for inspection, maintenance and repair ................................................................................................. 22 1.2.9 Accident prevention............................................................................................................................................................. 22 1.2.10 Quality system ................................................................................................................................................................... 23 1.3 Planning bodies............................................................................................................................................................................. 24 1.3.1 Selecting the base vehicle .................................................................................................................................................... 24 1.3.2 Vehicle modifications........................................................................................................................................................... 25 1.3.3 Vehicle acceptance .............................................................................................................................................................. 26 1.4 Special equipment......................................................................................................................................................................... 27 2 Technical data for planning ................................................................................................................................................................. 28 2.1 Base vehicle .................................................................................................................................................................................. 28 2.1.1 Vehicle dimensions .............................................................................................................................................................. 28 2.1.1.1 Basic data of Caddy panel van ................................................................................................................................. 31 2.1.1.2 Basic data of Caddy window van ............................................................................................................................. 34 2.1.2 Overhang angle and breakover angle ................................................................................................................................... 37 2.1.3 Vehicle centre of gravity ...................................................................................................................................................... 38 2.1.4 Bodies with a high centre of gravity ..................................................................................................................................... 39 2.1.5 Determining the centre of gravity ........................................................................................................................................ 39 2.1.6 Steerability - minimum front axle load................................................................................................................................. 39 2.2 Running gear ................................................................................................................................................................................. 40 Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles – Converter guidelines – July 2019 edition The Caddy – page 2 of 166 1 General information 2.2.1 Permitted weights and unladen weights .............................................................................................................................. 40 2.2.1.1 One-sided weight distribution ................................................................................................................................. 42 2.2.2 Turning circle ....................................................................................................................................................................... 42 2.2.3 Authorised tyre sizes...........................................................................................................................................................