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Commercial California Vehicles

Models: California SE | California Beach

Press information 1 Contents

2 Contents Overview 04 History 08 Design 10 Interior 12 Engines 18 BlueMotion Technology 20 Gearboxes 21 Running gear 22 Safety systems 25 Value and equipment 28 Options and aftercare 32 Servicing and warranty 33 Technical data 34 Press office contacts 38

3 Overview

› Volkswagen’s original full factory-designed campervan is an enduring success › Two trims: Beach and SE › Engine choices comprise 114PS, 140PS or 180PS 2.0-litre units › Seven-speed DSG auto and 4MOTION four-wheel drive availability › Standard BlueMotion Technology for ultimate engine efficiency › Comprehensively equipped, exceptionally versatile recreational vehicles

he Volkswagen California Beach and SE are the latest additions to the unrivalled Theritage of Volkswagen campervans. Unlike many campervans which are essentially conversions based on the Transporter window van, the California is unique as Volkswagen’s original, full factory-designed and produced campervan. Volkswagen is the only vehicle manufacturer to produce its own campervan. It benefits from the expertise and production standards given to every other Volkswagen model, and is the only recreational vehicle of its sort available officially in the UK with full European Whole Vehicle Type Approval. Apart from its great design and high quality, the California is compact and convenient enough to be used as an everyday vehicle, yet

4 easily turns into a home from home a distinctive front end, bringing it in Power comes from three derivatives of for days out, weekend escapes or line with Volkswagen passenger cars; the same 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine. All Key fact variants have BlueMotion Technology longer adventures. aerodynamic door mirrors; and a range The range-topping as standard to maximise fuel efficiency. of enhancements to the instruments, California SE comes A five- or six-speed manual gearbox is Home from home steering wheel and front seats. with everything standard, depending on specification, The California is offered in two variants: on board for the while DSG seven-speed transmission the entry-level Beach without kitchen High equipment levels adventurous is available with the 140PS and 180PS facilities; and the range-topping SE with Safety features include daytime running traveller’s home on engines. Volkswagen’s 4MOTION four- everything on board for the adventurous lights; the latest ESP (Electronic the move, including wheel drive is offered on the SE. traveller’s home on the move, including Stabilisation Programme); and optional the kitchen sink.. the kitchen sink... ‘lane change assist’ that alerts the driver The entry-level Beach variant features The current California launched in the to any other traffic in or approaching the a manually operated pop-up roof with UK in 2010. Key design features include: blind spot. closable ventilation and a mosquito net,

5 Overview

under which is a comfortable roof bed. In addition the two-seat rear bench converts into a sleeping area measuring a generous 1.55x2.01m. Two folding chairs are stowed in the tailgate, and a folding table fits neatly into the sliding rear door.

Adventure for all As a comprehensive recreational vehicle, the California SE provides a number of features you wouldn’t find on the average family car. These include: two double beds; an electrically powered pop-up roof; a kitchen with fridge, cooker and sink; window blinds; independent heating system; and fresh and waste water tanks. Other highlights are: two deckchairs stored in the rear tailgate; a table stored in the side sliding door; parking and auxiliary with alarm; radio/CD with AUX-In socket, arrange weekends together. heaters with remote control; double glazing alloy wheels; and ISOFIX mounting points The California enjoys the high standard for the living area, its own battery power, for child seats. of build quality found in all Volkswagen plus an AC inverter with a 230V socket passenger cars and commercial vehicles. that can power electrical equipment up Passionate following However for added peace of mind, it also to 150W without having to connect to the Enthusiastic California owners have comes with the manufacturer-backed external 230V mains hook-up. Standard established their own website (www. 100,000-mile/three-year warranty and three specification includes powered windows; thevwcalifornia.com) as well as a Facebook years’ Volkswagen Roadside Assistance air conditioning; remote central locking forum to share photos, tips, blogs and to covering the whole of Europe.

6 7 History

Spirit of adventure

he iconic camper van joined the Transporter line-up in 1951 but it wasn’t until the 1960s when it was adopted by a free-spirited Tgeneration. It became a cult symbol of an alternative lifestyle and images of vans painted in psychedelic designs enthral to this day. The versatile, practical camper van captured the spirit of the times and has been the epitome of independent travel ever since. And those 60 years of experience runs through the latest generation of Volkswagen campers – the California SE and California Beach. Inspired by the past, built for today, the Volkswagen California introduces new standards of comfort, performance and safety, thanks to its modern purpose-built design and superb engineering. But the ethos remains the same. The latest evolution of Volkswagen’s iconic camper van still symbolises the fun, freedom and adventure that was such an appealing quality of the much-loved original. The ability to go where you please, when you please is as relevant today as it was in the 1950s – maybe even more so. Yes, there are those who love the nostalgia, but the appeal of the California lies across a generation. Whether it’s a family camping holiday, a festival weekend, or a voyage of discovery road trip, the Volkswagen camper van gives you the freedom of the open road and provides a place to relax, eat and sleep. Travel is not just about the destination, it’s about getting there, too.

8 Volkswagen Camper Van production milestones

1949 The first ever Volkswagen Transporter van is launched at the Geneva Motor Show, with its distinctive smiling face.

1951 The Volkswagen Transporter is developed into the iconic camper.

1960s The camper van is adopted by the hippie generation, becoming a cult symbol of an alternative lifestyle.

1967 Second generation Transporter, known as the T2, does away with the classic, ‘splittie’ (split windscreen) design and introduces panoramic vision, gaining the nickname ‘Bay’.

1979 The T2 becomes the T3, introducing a more angular design

1990 The Transporter turns 40 and the fourth generation, T4, Transporter is launched.

2003 The fifth generation T5 Transporter launches to critical acclaim and provides the basis for the latest Volkswagen California camper van.

2013 Volkswagen California celebrates its 25th anniversary, with around 100,000 California camper vans rolling off the production line since the start of production. Production of the T2 campervan ceases in Brazil.

9 Design

10 Adventure on wheels: California exterior design

he California is a multi-purpose, recreational vehicle designed without Tcompromise. Honed to perfection over five decades, the current version is the best-equipped and most practical to date. Easy to use every day but with the ability to transform into a campervan and a home from home on the road, it represents over 50 years of development. Externally, unless the optional awning is fitted, there is little to indicate the California’s dual purpose. It shares many design elements with the acclaimed Volkswagen Caravelle, and thanks to clever integration of features, such as the pop-up roof that sits flush to the original roofline when folded, it has a smooth, uncluttered appearance. At 1995mm, the California is only 25mm higher than a Caravelle. new front bumper includes the option of rear, to identify the engines, the last letter In terms of styling features, the latest fog lights with integrated cornering-light of the TDI badge is red for the 140PS California is easily identified with its function to illuminate the direction in model, and for the range-topping 180PS new frontal styling in line with the latest which the vehicle is turning. BiTDI, the last two letters are red. Volkswagen passenger cars, such as the Aerodynamic powered, heated and Optional front and rear parking sensors Polo and Golf. folding door mirrors help contribute to can help prevent body damage when For added safety, the headlights feature improving fuel economy and minimising manoeuvring, and for even more visibility daytime running lights. Below this, the noise inside the new California. At the a reversing camera is an optional extra.

11 Interior

Taking the inside outside: interior design

he California is whatever the customer requires, whether that’s Ta family car, mobile office or recreational vehicle. Its versatile, well designed and high-quality interior can fulfil all these functions in one neat package. You can sleep, eat and hang out in the Beach, while the SE adds external power hook-up plus a kitchenette with running water and cooker.

Designed for life on the road Unlike larger, more cumbersome motorhomes, the California is designed to be a campervan that can be used as an everyday vehicle for all the regular trips a passenger car does, such as taking children to school or going to the supermarket or office, yet has an interior designed to function as a home from home on the road. The California SE’s interior is a triumph of design and packaging, and fully showcases the Transporter’s adaptability.

12 The pop-up roof, kitchen with fridge, provide privacy while five LED spotlights under the rear seat, two cupboards cooker and sink, two double beds, and a fluorescent striplight are fully under the kitchen unit, a hanging rail wardrobe and programmable heating integrated into the interior design in the wardrobe, a pull-down locker in system are all features usually reserved to provide illumination after dark. the roof, and cupboard with removable for high-end camper vans. Flyscreens are provided for the sliding shelves where the gas cylinder is housed, Discreet, integrated blinds on the side windows in the kitchen and sliding the 30-litre tank for fresh drinking and rear windows in the living area, plus door. Storage space has been maximised water, and circuit breaker for the mains folding blinds for the front windows, cleverly. There is a large drawer unit electricity supply.

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Kitchen facilities The wood-trimmed furniture is made of lightweight materials to minimise weight and, for maximum safety, is beautifully designed with curved rather than and sharp edges. Underneath the glass panel covering the kitchen unit is a two-burner gas hob with piezo ignition so there’s no need for matches or lighters. There is also an electrically operated 42-litre fridge (so it isn’t reliant on a gas supply), a sink with height-adjustable tap and electrically pumped running water, plus two large cupboards and a cutlery drawer. A table, attached to a rail on the front of the kitchen unit, slides out and can be conveniently positioned to provide extra workspace or somewhere to place drinks or food. Both models’ front seats swivel to face the floor, and reclining it flat to the level extra ventilation or daylight, and a safety the rear seats and create a lounge or of the mattress behind. net in case smaller children are using dining area for four people, while the A second, larger double bed (1.20 x 2.00 the upper berths. When the upper bed rear seat, which has ISOFIX fitting points, m) is housed in the pop-up roof. This is not being used it can be raised on its converts into a double bed measuring has a slatted frame and padded mattress gas springs to provide the full height for 1.14 x 2.00m. This is quickly achieved by which provide a very comfortable night’s standing in the living area. simply folding the head restraints away, sleep. This area has its own reading light, The SE’s electro-hydraulic roof is raised sliding the seat forward on the runners in mesh panels which can be unzipped for and lowered at the touch of a button

14 powering the interior lighting and fridge to save flattening the California SE’s Key fact main engine battery. These are charged The California’s front when the SE is being driven or if it is seats swivel to face connected to an external 230V electrical the rear seats and hook-up. The interior has 12V and 230V create a lounge or power systems. By using the batteries dining area for four to power the 12V system, it’s possible to people, while the camp independently, but by connecting rear seat, which has to an external source (lead provided) ISOFIX fitting points, higher powered electrical items can be converts into a comfy used, and both 12V batteries charged. double bed measuring 1.14 x 2.00m. Enjoying the great outdoors Knowing that California users will want to make the most of the great outdoors, Volkswagen’s designers have incorporated storage for two deck chairs in a special, zipped compartment in the tailgate, and stored a freestanding table in the sliding side door. The driver’s and passenger’s seat are multi-adjustable with side support and an integrated lumbar cushion. The gear lever is conveniently mounted on on the central control panel above outside temperature, the levels of the the dashboard to liberate space in the the rear-view mirror, while the roof is fresh and waste water tanks, and can cab and create an unobstructed floor raised manually in the Beach. The SE’s be used to programme the California’s space. The leather, three-spoke steering control panel is multi-functional and independent heating system. wheel is adjustable for reach and rake. also provides control and status checks Volkswagen has designed a versatile Integrated multifunction and radio of the battery charge level and capacity, electrical system for the interior lighting controls are available, as is a 30 GB hard switches the fridge on or off as well as and living equipment. There are two drive and the latest 6.5-inch colour controlling its temperature, displays the auxiliary batteries with cut-off relay for touchscreen satellite navigation.

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A large number of handy and secure storage areas are provided in the dashboard and front doors, providing a home for all the paraphernalia of travelling. There is a fold-out cup holder for two drinks on the dashboard, as well as a range of easy-access tray areas with anti-slip inlays. Large drink bottles fit in a door panel compartment, and there is a lockable glovebox.

Adaptable luggage area When there is a need to carry large loads in the California, the rear seats can be folded flat or removed altogether leaving a load area 2280 mm long. Heating system Upgrades available for the interior Volkswagen’s designers have paid the vehicle or if it is stationary, a parking include Alcantara/leather seat covers, considerable attention to climate heater is standard on all SE models and the superior ‘Climatronic’ three-zone control and heating systems to ensure an option as part of the Driver Pack for electronically controlled air conditioning, occupants are comfortable day or night. the Beach. The parking heater has its a safe box in the base of the wardrobe and ‘Climatic’ air conditioning is standard own 80Ah battery and includes a timer an additional single, folding, swivelling with a dust and pollen filter and the more function in the control panel above the and removable passenger’s seat. sophisticated ‘Climatronic’ electronically rear-view mirror so it can be programmed Standard seat options for California SE controlled air conditioning is a factory to operate pretty much like a domestic models include either a two- or three-seat option for both the Beach and SE. heating system. However, it can also be rear bench. An additional one- or two-seats To keep the interior of the California operated by a remote control unit. can be specified at an additional cost. warm while occupants are away from

16 17 Engines

Refined performance: California drivetrains

he California is powered by an 2.0 TDI 114PS TDI the combined cycle is 39.2mpg. advanced 2.0-litre common rail The entry-level California engine is This engine is also available with Key fact Tturbodiesel engine. Offered with available only in the Beach variant, and DSG transmission that, unlike many three power outputs: 114PS, 140PS and strikes the perfect balance between automatics, does not seriously impact Offered with three 180PS, it has been developed to maximise performance, economy and value. on performance, fuel economy or power outputs: 114PS, fuel consumption, refinement and Capable of returning 40.4mpg on the acceleration. With DSG the 140PS engine 140PS and 180PS, performance while minimising emissions combined cycle, the 114PS engine can takes just 0.5 of a second longer to travel the California’s and running costs. power the California from 0-62mph in 16.9 from 0 to 62mph. It has the same top 2.0-litre engine has All three engine variants offered in the seconds and on to a top speed of 101mph. speed of 107mph, and achieves 36.7mpg been developed California are fitted with BlueMotion Equipped with BlueMotion technnology on the combined cycle compared with to maximise fuel technology features that optimise fuel (see page 20 for more details), the 114PS 39.2mpg with the standard six-speed consumption, 2 manual transmission. efficiency and deliver low CO emissions engine has CO2 emissions of 184g/km. refinement and (see page 37 for more information). performance while 2.0 TDI 140PS TDI 2.0 TDI 180PS BiTDI minimising emissions California engine availability The mid-range 140PS engine develops Reserved exclusively for the California and running costs. • 114PS TDI (Beach only) 340Nm between 1,750rpm to 2,500rpm. SE, the range-topping 2.0-litre 180PS • 140PS TDI (Beach and SE) Thanks to this power, the engine can go BiTDI has two turbochargers to deliver • 180PS BiTDI (SE only) from standstill to 62mph in 14.2 seconds a sportier driving experience. At low and features a strong and flexible mid- engine speeds, the larger turbo delivers range. Equipped with Volkswagen’s steady charge, and at higher speeds a acclaimed BlueMotion technology as smaller one gives additional boost. This guarantees optimal charging throughout standard across the range, CO2 emissions start from 189g/km (manual, two-wheel the engine speed range, maximising drive models), while fuel consumption on efficiency and resulting in a much

18 smoother power delivery. For example, the BiTDI delivers its maximum of 400Nm of torque from only 1,500rpm, and returns 38.7 on the combined cycle. These figures change remarkably little when this engine is fitted with the DSG transmission. Top speed is identical at 119mph; the time from 0 to 62mph is actually 0.1 second quicker with the DSG transmission, while the emissions rise from 199g/km to 208g/km, and the combined fuel economy decreases slightly from 38.7mpg to 37.2mpg.

Common-rail technology Common-rail engines use a common, high-pressure feed of fuel to the injectors for every cylinder. The fuel injectors with eight-hole jets spray the fuel in a fine mist; due to piezo switching elements, they work twice as rapidly as previous magnetically controlled units. In addition, the common-rail principle controls the injection procedure in five stages (in each case two pre-injections, a main injection, and two post-injections) so that the combustion process takes place smoothly, and maximum advantage is taken of the energy content of the fuel.

19 BlueMotion Technology

Cruise control Start/stop By keeping the California at a Allows the driver to save BlueMotion Technology constant speed, cruise control fuel at traffic lights and BlueMotion Technology is fitted saves fuel that would normally in stationary traffic. With as standard on both California be wasted when road speed the vehicle in neutral and models, and consists of four fluctuates. Especially useful the clutch out, the engine clever elements (see graphic for driving over long stretches, automatically switches off, right). Together, they significantly it stops road speed creeping saving fuel and reducing reduce fuel consumption and CO2 up unintentionally and emissions. To restart the emissions, which in turn leads to reduces the driver’s engine, all the driver needs lower running costs and smaller physical workload. How BlueMotion to do is depress the clutch. carbon footprint. Volkswagen’s Technology works to BlueMotion Technology enables lower fuel bills and users to be environmentally friendly without compromising CO2 emissions on power or performance. Using simple innovations, BlueMotion Energy recuperation When braking, energy Technology-equipped models Low rolling-resistance tyres during deceleration is strike a perfect balance Tyres with low rolling-resistance wasted. Volkswagen’s between driving enjoyment and mean that the engine doesn’t energy recuperation environmental friendliness but have to work as hard to get the system uses some of that remain suitable for everyday use. California moving – or keep it momentum to run the moving. It all helps to save fuel alternator and charge the and reduce emissions. battery. If the battery is well-charged, the engine has to do less work turning the alternator to keep it topped up. This cuts fuel use and emissions.

20 Gearboxes

Changing rooms: California gearboxes

five-speed manual transmission is standard on the 114PS Beach, Awhile the 140PS engine is linked to a six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG box. The 180PS unit is offered with a six-speed manual or DSG automatic. DSG is as economical as it is convenient to use, and performs gearshifts within a few hundredths of a second without any interruption in traction. The seventh gear of the DSG is designed as an overdrive, with top speed reached in sixth, so the top gear has a particularly long ratio. This reduces engine speed, fuel consumption, emissions and noise. DSG operates with two automatic clutches. While one is engaged, the second is poised ready to accept the drive of the next gear. Gear changes are completed in less than four hundredths of a second. The driver can leave the transmission in drive mode (like a conventional automatic) or can elect to change gear manually via the gear lever pushing it forwards to change up, or backwards to change down.

21 Running gear

Safe and secure: California dynamics

safe handling is at the heart of the used to attach the subframe to the body, platform in a head-on collision. At the rear, California’s dynamic set-up. The leading to extremely effective insulation there is a semi-trailing arm arrangement Sbody structure is extremely stiff and and enhanced ride comfort. The subframe with compact ‘miniblock’ coil springs and integrates advanced under-floor bracing also serves as a second energy absorbing separate dampers, as well as an anti-roll bar. that forms the main carrier of loads. This element of the structure is critical to the strength and the safety of the California, and has been designed to deform in a predictable way in the event of collision. The California boasts highly effective lateral impact protection. Large-size body sills, lateral impact members incorporated into the doors and the elevated seating position provide protection for occupants in the event of side impact. Additional reinforcements in the pillars further improve the bodyshell’s endurance limit.

Axles The California’s strut-type front suspension features a separate front subframe. Unusually, the track control arms and anti-roll bar are attached to a subframe rather than being directly linked to the body. Vibration-absorbing mountings are

22 Key fact The California’s 4MOTION system automatically transfers power using a Haldex4 clutch to channel power to the wheels with the most grip. As much as 100 per cent can be transferred to the rear wheels if necessary.

4MOTION four-wheel drive vehicles, plus improved fuel efficiency rear wheels can be varied precisely by The California’s 4MOTION four-wheel drive compared with a traditional permanent means of the pressure level. with electronic control sets new standards four-wheel-drive system. The clutch carries out the commands for traction, safety, comfort and efficiency, 4MOTION uses a multi-disc clutch in from the electronic control unit extremely and is offered across the model range. which the oil pressure responsible for rapidly. The unit processes nearly 40 It automatically transfers power using a distributing torque to the rear wheels is different signals including the steering Haldex4 system to channel power to the established by an electric pump. An oil angle, yaw rates, accelerator setting wheels with the most grip. As much as 100 pressure accumulator enables the electric and engine speed. Not only does this per cent can transfer to the rear wheels pump to be switched off from time to improve traction on poor surfaces, it also if necessary. In normal driving, 90 per time, thereby reducing fuel consumption. contributes to a general improvement cent of the engine’s power is delivered to An electronically controlled valve in active safety as it helps keep the the front wheels, with 10 per cent going enables the pressure stored in this vehicle under control. Loss of traction to the rear. This results in characteristics accumulator to be passed on to the on individual wheels is prevented by the familiar to drivers of front-wheel-drive clutch discs where the power flow to the electronic differential lock (EDL).

23 Steering, tyres and wheels The California’s efficient power-assisted steering delivers excellent steering precision. Its energy-saving pump delivers hydraulic fluid according to demand, so the quantity delivered is always optimal for assisting the steering. For example, during low-speed manoeuvres the power-steering support is at its greatest, while at higher speeds the support and output from the pump decreases, which provides more feedback through the steering wheel. This process reduces the power consumption of the steering pump, and therefore fuel consumption. Correct tyre pressures are important not only for the driver’s safety but also for Braking system achieving optimum fuel consumption A four-channel ABS anti-locking system is activates the hazard warning lights to warn and lower tyre wear. A tyre-monitoring standard, along with a TCS traction-control other traffic if the vehicle stops. indicator, available as an option, system, EBD electronic brake pressure Working in conjunction with the continuously checks tyre pressures and distribution (which automatically alters other elements of the braking system, alerts the driver of any decrease. When a front/rear braking effort to maximise Brake Assist recognises from the speed tyre’s pressure decreases, the cross-section braking performance), and an electronic at which the brake pedal is depressed or diameter changes, and the affected differential lock (EDL). whether it is a ‘normal’ braking situation wheel rolls faster. The monitoring system The emergency-braking hazard warning or an emergency stop. In the event of an uses the ABS wheel rotational-speed lights function works by flashing the brake emergency stop, it automatically increases sensors to calculate comparatively low tyre lights rapidly if it detects any heavy braking braking pressure, activating the ABS and pressure on any wheel by measuring the when the vehicle is travelling at speeds over ensuring the level of braking meets the rotational difference. 60 km/h (37 mph), and then automatically needs of the conditions.

24 Safety systems

Safety first: California protection systems

Electronic Stabilisation Programme different load conditions (empty, half Brake disc wiper For increased stability in all driving loaded, fully loaded) depending on how When the windscreen wipers are Key fact conditions, ESP (Electronic Stabilisation much torque is being used. switched on above 50 mph, the system The California’s Programme) is standard.The automatically applies the brake pad to the ESP system offers a sophisticated system automatically Ready Alert Brake brake disc at regular intervals in order to high degree of driving senses any tendency for the vehicle to Designed for faster braking intervention, wipe off the unwanted water. understeer, oversteer or start to slide and if the accelerator is released jerkily the safety, as it is possible for a skid to be reacts within fractions of a second. If this brake lining is already applied to the Trailer Stabilisation corrected even before situation occurs, ESP reacts by applying brake disc in order to shorten the braking If the vehicle is ordered with a factory the driver is aware the brakes to one, two, three or all four time and distance. fitted towbar, ESP also includes trailer that one has started, wheels and adjusting the engine’s power stabilisation to help keep the vehicle and and it is particularly appropriately. In this way, ESP offers Brake Fade Support. trailer in line with each other to try to helpful in wet or a high degree of driving safety, as it is If the brakes become hot and begin to prevent any instability. possible for a skid to be corrected even fade, the brake pressure is automatically icy conditions. before the driver is aware that one has increased to restore braking performance. Hill Hold control started, and it is particularly helpful in This system prevents the vehicle rolling wet or icy conditions. ESP includes the Hydraulic Brake Assist backwards by utilising a slippage sensor following functions: This advanced system achieves integrated into the ESP control device that maximum braking if the brake pedal recognises when the vehicle stops and ARP (Active Rollover Protection) is not activated forcefully enough in maintains the braking pressure, even after Designed to reduce the risk of emergency braking. HBA can reduce the brake pedal is released, until there is overturning, ARP calculates three braking distances by around 25 per cent. any movement of the accelerator pedal.

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Additional safety features An airbag deactivation switch is standard in case a child seat needs to be carried in the front passenger seat. An emergency- braking hazard-warning lights function flashes the brake lights rapidly if it detects any heavy braking when the vehicle is travelling at speeds over 37 mph, and then automatically activates the hazard warning lights to warn other traffic if the vehicle stops.

Lane Change Assist At speeds over 20mph, the Lane Change Assist option for the California uses a 24 GHz radar to scan the blind spot area at the rear and side of the vehicle. If the radar detects that vehicles are approaching or in the blind spot, it alerts the driver by illuminating a strip of LED lights in the exterior door mirror on the corresponding bends in the road, potentially safeguarding Stronger by design side of the vehicle. pedestrians and cyclists at junctions or The California’s bodyshell is designed to when parking. The system is activated by include a number of crash-safety features. Cornering lights steering movements and/or the indicators The chassis’ side members act as the main Cornering lights, when integrated into the being used at speeds below 25 mph and load paths in the event of a collision, and front fog lights, are designed to improve illuminates a distance of several metres at are designed to ‘concertina’, absorbing visibility for the driver when negotiating an angle of 35 degrees. impact energy as they do so. At collision

26 speeds of up to 9.3 mph the front bumper will absorb impact energy, and body Key fact parts located behind will be undamaged, At speeds over minimising repair bills that would usually 20mph, the Lane result from around-town manoeuvring Change Assist option and parking knocks. for the California uses Another important driver safety a 24 GHz radar to measure is a steering column equipped scan the blind spot with deformation crash elements which area at the rear and ensure that, in the event of head-on side of the vehicle. impact, the steering wheel ‘telescopes’ and is not pushed into the cabin. If the driver should nonetheless collide with the steering wheel, a special mechanism moves it away by as much as 50mm. Tests have shown that head restraints are often set too low, so that in a collision they are pushed back into their lowest position, leading to whiplash. To minimise such risks, the California’s head restraints cannot be adjusted downwards until they have been deliberately unlocked. The tilt angle of each restraint is also adjustable.

Value & equipment

California SE Standard equipment

Exterior Alloy wheels and tyres • Climatic manually controlled air-conditioning • 80-litre fuel tank with secure flap • 16” x 6.5J Miyato alloys fitted with 215/65 R16 withdust and pollen filter and air recirculation • Body-coloured bumpers, door mirrors and low-rolling-resistance tyres (140PS models) • Crete fabric seat covers protective side moulding 17” x 7J Thunder alloys fitted with 235/55 R17 • Dash-mounted gearlever • Chrome-effect trim on radiator grille tyres (140PS 4MOTION® and 180PS models) • Drinks holder • Clear glass headlight lenses • Steel spare wheel • Driver and passenger swivelling seats with • Covered sliding-door guide • Jack and tool kit lumbar support and armrests • Insulating double-glazing in living area (except • Front and rear axle: anti-roll bars, front and • Fabric push-on frame insert to shade sliding window) rear, front MacPherson strut suspension, door window • Mirrors: convex on passenger’s side, flat with independent suspension, rear miniblock • Hook on lower dash on passenger side outer wide-angle section on driver’s side springs, telescopic shock absorbers • Interior entry steps, illuminated • Pop-up aluminium roof (electro-hydraulically • Hydraulic brake system with ventilated disc • Interior light and two reading lamps in activated) with two attachment rails for roof brakes and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) overhead console, with switch-off delay luggage rack system (maximum roof load 50kg), • Leather-covered steering wheel, handbrake exterior-mounted stay arm and self-furling Interior (cab) and manual gearknob bellows • Cruise control • Lockable glove compartment • Driver-side sliding door with power latching • Two silicone-damped grab handles above cab • Open storage compartment in dash, including • Tailgate with power latching doors; grab handle at left-side A-pillar mobile phone holder • Full steel body, self-supporting and galvanised • Two storage compartments in driver and • Parking heater with radio remote control • Roof rack preparation passenger door; lower holds 1.5-litre bottle • Storage compartments in dash beneath outer • Underbody constructed of long and • Two sunvisors, folding and pivoted, with vanity air vents cross members mirror and document pocket • Storage compartments in outer side of driver • Tailgate window, double-glazed • Black-out screen for night use on windscreen and passenger seats • Towing eyes, front screw-in and rear fixed and cab doors • Storage net on lower dash (passenger side) to body • Carpet floor covering • Storage pockets on front-seat backrests

28 Interior (living area) with height adjustable single tap (with switch Functional • Two folding chairs (stored in tailgate) for water pump)and removable washing-up • RCD 310 radio/CD player • Clothes cupboard and storage compartment bowl. Drawer for cutlery and storage space with • Four 12V sockets in living area • Fridge (Waeco, 42-litre-capacity, compressor- two sliding doors • Air-conditioning: dash-mounted, manually type cooling system) • Light in luggage compartment (tailgate- controlled, with dust and pollen filter • Curtains for side windows (passenger-side rear) activated) • Electric windows, front • Drinks holder • Reclining bench/bed, adjustable and tilting: • Electrically adjustable, heated and folding • Flexible worktop (attached to kitchen cabinet) backrest adjustable to three positions; folding, exterior mirrors • Fluorescent light and five LED spotlights, articulated and adjustable headrests; storage • Heated front seats individually switched compartment under bench seat; removable • Instrument illumination, dimmable • Folding table (stored in sliding door) integrated seat belts. • Programmable parking heater with radio • Fresh water container, approx 30 litres • Sleeping area 1.14m x 2.00m, together with remote control and auxiliary heater: auxiliary (filled outside vehicle, nearside rear, with bed cushions heater with supplementary air heater, which access for cleaning. Comes with electric pump) • Roof bed (1.20m x 2.00m) with gas-spring- enables the vehicle air to be fully heated when • Waste water tank: protected against freezing in supported pivoting mechanism: ventilation parked and supports the engine to heat the passenger compartment; capacity approx 30 windows in sides (closable) on nearside and off vehicle in cold conditions when driving. litres side; mosquito net, comfort slatted frame, foam Controlled via the roof-mounted operating • Gas cooker: two burners, burner power approx plastic padding (55mm), child safety net and display (switch-on time, day of week, 1kW/1.8kW. Power from 2.8kg gas cylinder (not flexible halogen lamp temperature) or remote control (on/off ). Heat supplied), energy consumption rated approx • Safety tank valve: gas pressure regulator, shut- is guided into the vehicle via separate vents in 140g/hr off valve for gas feed the B-pillars. Includes second battery with • Interior entry step with automatic illumination • Sliding windows with flyscreens cut-off relay switch-off • Separately controlled heating system for • Kitchen unit: sink/cooker with height- living area adjustable safety cover. Sink: stainless-steel • Adjustable steering column

29 Value & equipment

Electrical • 12V to 230V adapter (in kitchen cupboard) • Earthed mains socket in living area • Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) • 230V system with battery charger • Fuses for power-consuming devices in including Active Rollover Protection (ARP), • AC inverter with 230V socket living area Brake Assist System, Maximum Brake Support, • Alternator (180Ah) • Supply via CEE outlet on outer side, rear left Prefill and Rain Brake Support • Batteries: two 72Ah maintenance-free • Traction Control System (TCS) auxiliary batteries with cut-off relay for Safety and security • First aid bag and warning triangle powering living area • Airbags – driver and passenger, with • Fog lights (front with cornering lights and rear) • Central electronic system with waking-alarm passenger-airbag deactivation • Headlight range control function in cab above interior mirror. This unit • Airbags – side and front curtain • Head restraints, height- and tilt-adjustable also controls and shows status of: battery • Anti-theft protection: alarm with interior and for all seats charge level, battery capacity, fridge (digital tow-away protection, deactivation switch for • Heated washer jets – front temperature setting), outside temperature, both functions on B-pillar, breaksafe steering- • Hill Hold Assist fresh- and waste-water supplies, charger wheel lock, electronic immobiliser • Rear-view mirror anti-dazzle function display, activation of electric pop-up roof, • Childlock on sliding door Seat belts (rear), three-point, integrated in parking heater • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) rear seats • Charging via alternator or battery charger • Brake Assist System (BAS) • Seat belts (front), three-point with • Circuit breaker (FI/LS 0.001/13A) • Engine Braking Control (EBC) (except height adjustment and front-seat tensioners • Fridge: electric 12V, power consumption 4MOTION®) approx 50W when cooling; cooling approx 30% • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) of the time, silent approx 70% of the time; noise • Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) when cooling less than 35dB (A)

30 California Beach Standard equipment

Exterior Interior Safety and security • 80-litre fuel tank • RCD 310 single CD/radio with aux-in socket • Airbags – driver and front passenger, with • Body-coloured door mirrors and handles, front • Cruise control de-activation switch and rear bumper including chrome detailing • Driver and front passenger swivelling seats • Airbags – side and front curtain in upper grille. (Body-coloured door mirrors with lumbar support, armrests and side storage • Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) and handles are not available with Sunny • Two folding chairs stowed in tailgate • Anti-lock Braking system (ABS) Yellow paint finish) • Two-seat rear bench on rail system, with • Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) • Door mirrors – electrically adjustable storage drawer. Folds into a sleeping area • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and heated 1.55m x 2.01m • Brake Assist System (BAS) • Heated rear window with wash/wipe • Blinds – integrated, pull-down in passenger • Hill Hold Assist • Leisure second battery with cut-off relay compartment and pop-up covers in cab • First aid kit and warning triangle • Climatic manually controlled air-conditioning, • Thatcham Category 1 alarm and immobiliser Alloy wheels and tyres with second heater in passenger compartment with tow-away protection • 16” x 6.5J Miyato alloys fi tted with 215/65 R16 • Electric front windows low rolling-resistance tyres • Flooring – carpet in cab and rubber in • Steel spare wheel passenger compartment • Folding table, stowed in sliding door • Manual elevating roof with sleeping area • Fresh-air intake system with charcoal canister 1.2m x 2.0m, incorporating ventilation • Leather-covered steering wheel and gearknob windows with mosquito nets at sides • Passenger compartment lighting • Sliding door – right • Storage chest in passenger compartment • Sliding left window in second row • Takato cloth upholstery • Tool kit and jack • Trip computer with multi-function display • 12V socket (California Beach only) • 12V to 230V adapter

31 Options & aftercare • Tailgate-mounted bicycle rack for four bikes • Roof rack • Reversing camera • Picnic accessories such as a folding kettle

A range of Brandrup accessories designed specifically for the California include side walls for the (optional) roll-out awning, additional mattress for the folding bed, storage pockets for the back of the front seats, anti-slip mats for cupboard shelves, cooking sets, plate holder and cutlery-tray liner. A separate brochure is available for the full range.

Parking sensors Front and rear parking sensors simplify tight parking manoeuvres, helped by n addition to the comprehensive model • Rear privacy glass an optical parking system to highlight range and standard equipment offered • Alcantara/leather upholstery specific areas where objects are detected. Iacross the California model line-up, • Six-disc CD autochanger The system uses ultrasonic sensors customers can tailor the vehicle further • DAB digital radio reception integrated in the bumpers to pinpoint to suit their tastes and requirements using • Tyre-pressure warning light potential obstructions around the car. the comprehensive range of options • Towbar (removable with 13 pin socket) To activate the system, reverse gear that includes: • Alternative alloy wheels is selected. The system produces an • Metallic or pearl-effect paint audible warning signal which beeps more • Awning (roll-out type on driver’s side) • Lane Change Assist quickly to guide the driver up to a safe • Front and rear parking sensors • Powered sliding side door distance from any objects, and becomes • Satellite navigation with 6-inch colour • Additional single seat a continuous sound when it calculates touchscreen and AUX-IN • Visibility Pack 1 (headlamp washers) an impact is imminent. Not only can this • Multifunction steering wheel with • Visibility Pack 2 (rain sensor and automatic prevent car-park knocks, it might also radio controls dimming rear-view mirror) help prevent accidents.

32 Flexible or fixed: aftercare options

Service intervals have traditionally been However, cost savings are available from set at fixed time or mileage parameters, reduced servicing costs, and possible but the development of engines and improved fuel economy: operators can LongLife synthetic oil has changed this. expect an average reduction of 2.7 per Built-in sensors continually monitor oil cent on their fuel bills by using LongLife quality, so a smart chip decides when it oil. What’s more, as less oil has to be needs changing and flags up a service disposed of with less servicing, there are reminder on the dashboard monitor. clear advantages for the environment. Service intervals are therefore determined by driving style and patterns. These long intervals are possible thanks Warranty to the use of Castrol SLX LongLife engine All new Californias sold through a oil. This is fully synthetic SAE 0W-30 oil Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK that has been specially formulated to Van Centre have an unlimited-mileage, be compatible with the longer service three-year bumper-to-bumper warranty. intervals of both petrol and diesel engines. The first two years with no mileage By removing this oil and using restrictions are manufacturer operated, traditional lubricants, it is still possible while the third year (and up to 100,000 Key fact to have servicing at fixed intervals. The miles) is a Van Centre warranty. choice is made at PDI (the vehicle’s pre- In addition, all have a 12-year anti- Volkswagen TDI delivery inspection), and can be changed corrosion warranty and a three-year engines have at a major service. comprehensive recovery and assistance inbuilt sensors that There are no strict rules on which to package. Fully trained technicians are on continually monitor base the decision of which servicing hand 24 hours a day, every day of the year, oil quality, so a smart regime will be most beneficial to a to diagnose and repair most problems chip decides when it customer. LongLife oil protects for up to at the roadside using Volkswagen needs changing and three times the distance of standard oil, Commercial Vehicles equipment and flags up a service but it costs roughly three times as much. genuine parts. reminder on the dashboard monitor.

33 Data CaliforniaTech data SE and Beach: Engines California SE and Beach: Dimensions All the facts and figures you’ll need 2.0TDI 11PS 2.0TDI 10PS 2.0BiTDI 180PS Dimensions SE Beach Engine specifications Wheelbase 3,000 3,000 Living area for your vehicle Engine type Diesel, transverse, water-cooled, in-line, variable-turbine-geometry- Transverse, water-cooled, in-line, turbocharger with intercooler bi-turbocharger with intercooler Internal height to berth edge 1,334 1,334 Area 4.0m2 4.3m2 Sliding side door Width 1,010 1,020 Mixture preparation/injection Common-rail, direct-injection Height 1,253 1,268 EU exhaust emission standard 5 Tailgate No. of cylinders 4 Width 1,446 1,486 Cubic capacity 1,968cc Height 1,262 1,295 Turning circle Output, PS at rpm 114 at 3,500 140 at 3,500 180 at 4,000 wall to wall) 11.9m 11.9m Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) � � � Dimensions in mm unless otherwise indicated. 5-speed manual gearbox � - - 6-speed manual gearbox - � � California SE California Beach 7-speed auto DSG - �† �

Front-wheel drive � � �

4MOTION® all-wheel drive - �† �

● Available – Not available 2.0TDI 11PS 2.0TDI 10PS 2.0BiTDI 180PS

) 180 ) ) 180 180 180PS torque (Nm) torque (Nm) t W 160 160 orque 160 k 140PS 140 140 140 ( Nm 103 kW 120 114PS ( 120 120

) 400Nm 100 100 100 340Nm

114 PS (84 114 PS (84 80 80 80 80 PS (132 kW 80 PS (132 40 PS 1 1

60 250Nm 60 S 60

40 40 40 utput P

20 o 20 output PS

output PS 20

Output (PS) 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 Torque (Nm) engine speed (rpm) engine speed (rpm) engine speed (rpm) Daytime layout

Night-time layout Standard layout Two-seat bench with Three-seat bench Three-seat bench with Two-seat bench with storage chest (Standard) 34 (No-cost option) two optional swivel seats storage chest and (Optional at extra cost) optional swivel seat (Optional at extra cost)

† SE models only

6 Volkswagen camper vans Volkswagen camper vans 6 California dimensions Data California SE and Beach: Engines California SE and Beach: Dimensions All the facts and figures you’ll need 2.0TDI 11PS 2.0TDI 10PS 2.0BiTDI 180PS Dimensions SE Beach Engine specifications Wheelbase 3,000 3,000 Living area for your vehicle Engine type Diesel, transverse, water-cooled, in-line, variable-turbine-geometry- Transverse, water-cooled, in-line, turbocharger with intercooler bi-turbocharger with intercooler Internal height to berth edge 1,334 1,334 Area 4.0m2 4.3m2 Sliding side door Width 1,010 1,020 Mixture preparation/injection Common-rail, direct-injection Height 1,253 1,268 EU exhaust emission standard 5 Tailgate No. of cylinders 4 Width 1,446 1,486 Cubic capacity 1,968cc Height 1,262 1,295 Turning circle Output, PS at rpm 114 at 3,500 140 at 3,500 180 at 4,000 wall to wall) 11.9m 11.9m Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) � � � Dimensions in mm unless otherwise indicated. 5-speed manual gearbox � - - 6-speed manual gearbox - � � California SE California Beach 7-speed auto DSG - �† �

Front-wheel drive � � �

4MOTION® all-wheel drive - �† �

● Available – Not available 2.0TDI 11PS 2.0TDI 10PS 2.0BiTDI 180PS

) 180 ) ) 180 180 180PS torque (Nm) torque (Nm) t W 160 160 orque 160 k 140PS 140 140 140 ( Nm 103 kW 120 114PS ( 120 120

) 400Nm 100 100 100 340Nm

114 PS (84 114 PS (84 80 80 80 80 PS (132 kW 80 PS (132 40 PS 1 1 S 60 250Nm 60 S 60

40 ut PS 40 40 p utput P

20 o 20 output P out 20

Output (PS) 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 Torque (Nm) engine speed (rpm) engine speed (rpm) engine speed (rpm) Daytime layout

Night-time layout Standard layout Two-seat bench with Three-seat bench Three-seat bench with Two-seat bench with storage chest (Standard) (No-cost option) two optional swivel seats storage chest and (Optional at extra cost) optional swivel seat (Optional at extra cost)

† SE models only

6 Volkswagen camper vans Volkswagen camper vans 6 35 CaliforniaCalifornia SE andweights Beach: Weights California SE and Beach: Economy and performance

Model / Trailer weight gross vehicle Axle load limit braked 12%/ Gross train Unladen Urban mpg Extra-urban mpg Combined mpg Acceleration Top speed mph CO2 emissions weight (kg) Engine/transmission front/rear (kg) unbraked (kg) weight (kg) weight † (kg) Payload † (kg) Engine/transmission (l/100km)1 (l/100km)1 (l/100km)1 0-62 mph (seconds) (where law permits) (g/km)1

California SE California SE 3,000 2.0TDI 140PS BlueMotion Technology 1,550 / 1,575 2,500 / 750 5,200 2,476 2 2.0TDI 140PS BlueMotion Technology 31.0 (9.1) 46.3 (6.1) 39.2 (7.2) 15.7 106 189 3,000 2.0TDI 140PS DSG BlueMotion Technology 1,550 / 1,575 2,500 / 750 5,300 2,492 08 2.0TDI 140PS DSG BlueMotion Technology 29.7 (9.5) 42.2 (6.7) 36.7 (7.7) 15.6 105 203 3,080 2.0TDI 140PS 4MOTION® BlueMotion Technology 1,600 / 1,575 2,500 / 750 5,300 2,605 7 2.0TDI 140PS 4MOTION® BlueMotion Technology 28.8 (9.8) 42.2 (6.7) 36.2 (7.8) 16.6 104 206 3,000 2.0BiTDI 180PS BlueMotion Technology 1,550 / 1,575 2,500 / 750 5,200 2,496 0 2.0BiTDI 180PS BlueMotion Technology 31.7 (8.9) 44.1 (6.4) 38.7 (7.3) 12.4 117 192 3,000 2.0BiTDI 180PS DSG BlueMotion Technology 1,550 / 1,575 2,500 / 750 5,300 2,512 88 2.0BiTDI 180PS DSG BlueMotion Technology 32.1 (8.8) 40.9 (6.9) 37.2 (7.6) 12.4 117 199 3,080 2.0BiTDI 180PS 4MOTION® BlueMotion Technology 1,600 / 1,575 2,500 / 750 5,300 2,617 63 2.0BiTDI 180PS 4MOTION® BlueMotion Technology 29.4 (9.6) 40.9 (6.9) 3.8 (7.8) 12.8 115 208 3,080 2.0BiTDI 180PS DSG 4MOTION® BlueMotion Technology 1,600 / 1,575 2,500 / 750 5,300 2,634 6 2.0BiTDI 180PS DSG 4MOTION® BlueMotion Technology 29.1 (9.7) 37.7 (7.5) 3.0 (8.3) 12.8 115 219

California Beach California Beach 3,000 2.0TDI 114PS BlueMotion Technology 1,500 / 1,550 2,200 / 750 4,900 2,288 712 2.0TDI 114PS BlueMotion Technology 32.8 (8.6) 46.3 (6.1) 0. (7.0) 16.9 101 18 3,000 2.0TDI 140PS BlueMotion Technology 1,550 / 1,550 2,500 / 750 5,200 2,323 677 2.0TDI 140PS BlueMotion Technology 31.0 (9.1) 46.3 (6.1) 39.2 (7.2) 14.2 107 189 3,000 2.0TDI 140PS DSG BlueMotion Technology 1,550 / 1,550 2,500 / 750 5,300 2,339 661 2.0TDI 140PS DSG BlueMotion Technology 29.7 (9.5) 42.2 (6.7) 36.7 (7.7) 14.7 107 203

Roof load limit: 50kg. Trailer nose weight: 100kg. † Unladen weight and payload includes approximately 90% fuel load and 75kg for driver. The published payload  gure is based on a standard speci cation vehicle. It does not include any items of optional equipment. Any optional equipment will reduce the payload from the published  gure. Dimensions in mm unless otherwise indicated. 1 The fuel consumption and emission test values shown are in full compliance of the fuel consumption directive 80/1268/EWG

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