December 2015 The new California 04 Design. 28 Paint, upholstery and trim. 06 Interior and infotainment. 30 Alloy wheels and tyres. 60 years in the making. 08 Comfort and f lexibility. 30 Audio and communications. 10 Safety systems. 32 Mobile online services . With the new sixth generation Volkswagen California, there’s no better way to add to the success story of a legend. 12 Assistance systems. 33 Engines and gearbox data. What began some 60 years ago with the original Volkswagen camper van being seen as a rolling symbol of independence 14 Engines and gearboxes. 34 Economy and performance. and freedom, has become a true home from home on four wheels. Available as ‘Beach’ or ‘Ocean’, the new California 16 BlueMotion Technology. 34 Weights . embodies the same spirit and charm, yet combines this with quality engineering, comfort, performance and style. 18 4MOTION all-wheel drive. 35 Dimensions and floor plans . Add the latest driver assistance and safety systems and up-to-the-minute infotainment systems and you’ll discover 20 California Beach. 36 Accessories . the allure to hit the open road is as strong as ever. 22 California Ocean. 42 Service and warranties. 24 Standard equipment. 02 – 03 Enjoy the view. The new California is designed to draw the eye from even the most breathtaking landscape. Wherever you travel, it demonstrates unquestionable style, poise and elegance. What’s more, with a host of options such as LED headlights, LED tail lights, a new range of stylish alloy wheels and a selection of attractive exterior paint colours, you’ll find every journey a pleasure. Simply park-up and enjoy the view. 01 02 03 01 Optional LED headlights with low energy LED daytime running lights. 02 Optional low energy, high efficiency LED tail lights. 03 Optional 18" Springfield alloy wheels. 04 – 05 01 The new infotainment systems. With an interior that’s almost too comfortable to leave, the new California offers an ergonomic, highly-specified space with quality finishing and an exclusive atmosphere. What’s more, we’ve taken things a step further by introducing a new range of stylish and innovative radio and infotainment systems, all designed to help the miles fly by. Radio and navigation. Devices include the standard Composition Colour touch-screen DAB+ radio system and optional Composition Media DAB+ radio system. Voice recognition. Available as an option, the voice control system allows you to operate the telephone, navigation and audio functions without taking your hands off the steering wheel. App-Connect. Available as an option, App-Connect allows you to operate special apps. The screen of your smartphone can be shown on the radio system’s display. Connectivity package. Available as an option, external media devices, such as MP3 players, can be connected via the USB port. Additionally, the standard mobile phone interface offers a Bluetooth® hands-free speaking system. Volkswagen Media Control. Available as an option, your smartphone or tablet is turned into a remote control and able to operate the audio system functions from the rear seats via a Wi-Fi connection. 03 02 01 Optional Composition Media DAB+ radio system. 02 Optional App-Connect system. 03 USB interface within centre console. 06 – 07 A true home from home. After a long day exploring, there’s nothing better than returning to your new California to take things easy. Whether you simply want to sit back, relax and listen to your latest playlist via the California’s up-to-the-minute infotainment systems, or prepare and enjoy a delicious meal, you’ll find everything you need within easy reach. At the front there’s 180° swivelling driver and passenger seats with armrests, atmospheric lighting, numerous storage compartments and an ingenious pull-out folding table, enabling you to turn your California’s interior into a comfortable lounge or dining area. If you want to dine outside using the optional roll-out awning, standard removable table or twin folding camping chairs that are conveniently stored in the tailgate, you’ll discover there’s no need to rush home. The living areas of both the Beach and Ocean double as a cosy bedroom with pull-down blinds, while the Ocean’s electrically operated and the Beach’s manually operated pop-up roofs create a generous upper berth. The Ocean’s upper berth also features low energy LED lighting. Whether you’re just out for the day or enjoying an extended break, the new California is a true home from home. 03 01 02 01 The Ocean’s self-supporting worktop with drop-down leg forms a flexible living area. 02 Numerous storage compartments throughout. 03 Generous 2.0m x 1.2m upper berth. 08 – 09 Safety systems. Your safety is vital, so we ensure that a long list of safety and security features are built into every vehicle we produce. Since we first introduced structural safety features on commercial vehicles over 35 years ago, Volkswagen has maintained a policy of continuous safety development. Every Volkswagen model incorporates a range of both active and passive safety features, to help ensure the safety and security of both you and your load. With the vehicle’s design contributing to safety, occupants are securely enclosed within a rigid safety cell with crumple zones to absorb crash energy, while the chassis and suspension are designed for excellent directional stability and handling. Features such as Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP), driver and passenger front and side airbags, electric seatbelt tensioners and two ISOFIX child seat mountings in the rear passenger area are fitted as standard. For additional security and protection, an electronic immobiliser and remote central locking with dead locking and internal locking button are standard, while optional features such as anti-theft devices, front and rear parking sensors, LED headlights, 4MOTION all-wheel drive, automatic rain-sensing wipers and front fog lights with integrated cornering lights (standard on Ocean) all offer additional peace-of-mind. Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP). Traction Control System (TCS). Airbags. Designed to prevent the vehicle from swerving in Aids smooth starts and acceleration by reducing Driver and passenger front and side airbags are critical driving conditions by controlled and targeted wheel-spin. The system also incorporates the fitted as standard. They offer occupants improved intervention in the brake and engine management. Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) and makes up part protection in the event of head-on or side impacts. This helps to maximise directional stability. of the Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP). Seatbelt warning. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Electronic Differential Lock (EDL). The seatbelt warning reminds the driver that their Designed to prevent wheels from locking up Allows smooth starts on slippery or loose road seatbelt is not fastened. Audio and visual signals and assist manoeuvrability of the vehicle under surfaces. If one wheel starts to spin, EDL will brake are used to request that the seatbelt is fastened heavy braking. the wheel as necessary, directing power to the before driving. wheel with greater traction. 10 – 11 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). Lane Change Assist – Side Scan. High Beam Assist. Fog lights with integrated cornering lights. Available as an option, ACC uses a front Available as an option, Side Scan displays Available as an option, High Beam Assist Fitted as standard on Ocean and available as radar to measure the distance (up to 120m) a warning signal on the exterior mirror as automatically dips the headlights and prevents an option on Beach, these help to illuminate and speed relative to vehicles driving ahead. soon as one of its sensors detects a vehicle dazzle for oncoming vehicles, or vehicles curves and bends in the road ahead. This aids It automatically regulates the pre-set distance. in a blind spot during a lane change. travelling ahead. At night time at speeds the driver in spotting any obstacles where ACC also includes the Front Assist area of above 37mph, the system automatically the vehicle is turning. monitoring system with City Emergency switches the headlights to high-beam. Braking System . This detects critical distances, warns of hazardous situations and when necessary, triggers emergency braking. Advanced driver assistance systems. Cruise control. Daytime running lights. To help ensure every journey ends as stress-free as it begins, the new California is equipped with Available as an option, cruise control maintains Fitted as standard, daytime running lights offer a number of systems – all of which are activated in critical situations as a preventative measure. the selected speed, or limits the top speed to increased visibility. For extra driver convenience, Add to this a variety of new and innovative driver assistance systems and you’ll discover the a value set by the driver. the dipped beam headlights are automatically new California offers high levels of safety and peace-of-mind. switched on when you start your vehicle. Driver Alert System. Fitted as standard, the Driver Alert System Hill Hold Assist. registers deviation from normal steering Fitted as standard, the convenient Hill Hold Assist patterns and uses visual and acoustic warnings helps to prevent your vehicle from rolling back 01 02 to recommend that the driver takes a break. when pulling away on an incline. The hold operates for approximately two seconds. Brake Assist. Fitted as standard, the system registers the Tyre pressure monitoring. speed at which the brake pedal is pressed. The standard tyre pressure monitoring display During emergency braking, it helps ensure activates a warning signal to highlight significant full brake pressure is applied more quickly. changes in tyre pressure. This lets the driver know that the tyre pressure should be checked 01 Optional parking sensor display. as soon as possible.