Volkswagen Caravelle User manual

The Caravelle
April 2008
Brochure and price list

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Freedom is more than an idea.
04 – 07
Introduction. 08 – 15 Functionality. 16 – 37 Features, prices
and specifications.
38 – 39
Services.

Freedom is the sum of all possibilities.
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Travel in style.
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The Caravelle is unique among people carriers. It’s equally at home taking the family on holiday
as it is carrying business clients to the airport. It is designed to make a statement about freedom
and independence, and it always gets you to your destination in style. The Caravelle moves the
virtues of space and flexibility into a new dimension; few vehicles are able to challenge its high
levels of comfort and its variety of uses.
Wherever you plan to go in your Caravelle, you’ll find the only limit to its ability is your imagination.
Seating up to seven people, the Caravelle interior features a rail system that enables seats to be easily
repositioned or removed, offering many combinations of interior layouts for people and baggage.

Stand out from the crowd.
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01 Swivelling seats in first rear row.
02 Sleep pack for rear seats extends
the sleeping area, adds privacy and
protects upholstery.
03 Comfortable and supportive seats for
driver and front passenger.
As soon as your passengers enter through either of the Caravelle’s two sliding side doors they will
find a flexible space that’s not only comfortable, but made from high quality materials that are
designed to withstand the rigours of everyday life. The standard features of the Caravelle are no
less impressive and aim to transport passengers, whether for business or leisure, into a world where
comfort and safety are key. The ingenuity of the Caravelle’s interior provides not only comfortable,
flexible seating arrangements, but also with the optional sleep pack the seats can also be folded flat
into a bed for occasional use.
Volkswagen’s reputation for high levels of durability and reliability can be experienced in the build
quality of the Caravelle, along with extensive active and passive safety features. The Caravelle
undoubtedly stands out from the crowd, but above all, it’s a vehicle to use and enjoy.

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Enter a world of possibilities.
The Caravelle’s floor-mounted rail system is designed to let you tailor the
interior layout to your own specific requirements. It opens up a world of endless
possibilities for passengers and their baggage.
Attention to detail is instantly obvious, with illuminated entry steps inviting
passengers to take a seat. Both of the single rear seats feature folding and
swivelling mechanisms, ISOFIX child seat mountings, adjustable head restraints
and integrated three-point inertia reel seat belts. The three-seater rear bench
offers similar levels of comfort and practicality. To increase passenger pleasure,
features such as multiple interior lights with reading lamps, heat reflective glass,
roller blinds for the side windows and overhead air vents, help create the right
atmosphere. Practicality is not forgotten – the multi-functional table can not only
be folded and swivelled, but also conveniently slid along the rail system.
Even when carrying seven people, the Caravelle’s rear luggage space, together
with numerous storage drawers, trays, bins and compartments, ensure that there
is ample room for everything you need.
04 05 01 Multi-functional table folded.
02 Multi-functional table with
integral storage compartments.
03 Spacious luggage compartment.
04 Rear bench seat slid fully
forward to maximise
load carrying.
05 Flexible rail system.

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Driving pleasure.
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01 Power steering, front and rear anti-roll
bars, independent suspension, ventilated
brake discs, Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS), Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
and Traction Control System (TCS).
02 Dash mounted gear lever.
03 Multi-functional on-board computer.
It’s not only rear seat passengers who will enjoy the Caravelle, in the front a dynamic driving experience
and feeling of well-being are encountered behind the wheel. From the leather steering wheel, handbrake
grip and gear knob, to the comfortable, supportive seats which feature height, lumbar, reach and rake
adjustments, as well as armrests and head restraints, the driver and front passenger are made to feel
totally at home. High levels of standard equipment including sports suspension to give a ride that is both
comfortable and agile, air conditioning, electric windows, heated exterior mirrors, remote central locking,
and a
radio/in-dash CD player (2 DIN) with eight speakers further enhance driving pleasure.
The Caravelle has the attention to detail that you expect to find in any Volkswagen car, with standard
features including illuminated vanity mirrors and entry steps, time delay interior lights and reading
lamps. The ergonomic dashboard is well laid out with all switches and controls conveniently positioned.

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01 Range of TDI PD diesel engines.
02 Powerful and flexible 235PS V6 petrol engine.
03 Electronic Stabilisation Programme
includingActive Rollover Protection (ARP),
brake assist system, maximum brake
support, prefill and fading brake support
and Rain Brake Support.
On the move.
You’ll find the Caravelle a joy to drive, with a surprisingly powerful and responsive range of economical
TDI PD diesel engines with power outputs up to 174PS, or a V6 petrol engine providing an impressive 235PS.
Continual improvements to our engine range provide environmental benefits too and all Caravelle
engines now comply with EU 4 legislation. Our diesel engines also benefit from a Diesel Particulate
Filter (DPF) which helps cut particulates from exhaust gases. Safety is of course paramount, so every
Caravelle is packed with active safety features, such as Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Traction
Control System (TCS). Passive safety features, such as driver and passenger airbags and side and front
curtain airbags, work to minimise injury in the event of an accident.
The Caravelle engine range.
• 130PS TDI PD 2.5 litre, 5 cylinder diesel engine producing 340Nm maximum torque through
a 6-speed manual or 6-speed Tiptronic automatic gearbox.
• 174PS TDI PD 2.5 litre, 5 cylinder diesel engine producing 400Nm maximum torque through
a 6-speed manual or 6-speed Tiptronic automatic gearbox.
• 235PS V6 3.2 litre, petrol engine producing 315Nm maximum torque through a 6-speed
Tiptronic automatic gearbox.
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The Caravelle SE.
The Caravelle SE is the perfect combination of comfort, space and
flexibility. It’s a vehicle that’s packed with standard features, designed
to offer quality and versatility on the move.
When you look at the Caravelle SE, you’ll see a vehicle that’s styled with
attention to detail. The bumpers, mirrors, protective side mouldings and
door handles are all body coloured, contrasted with chrome trim on the
radiator grille. The 16" ‘Miyato’ alloy wheels, clear glass halogen headlights
and front fog lights all help to provide an excellent balance of aesthetic
looks and practicality.
The interior is no less impressive, with a fully carpeted floor, silicone
damped grab handles and aluminium effect decorative inlays. A variety
of power sockets are provided so that business passengers can charge
their mobile phones or the kids can play electronic games to make the
journey more pleasurable. Behind the wheel, the driving experience of
the Caravelle SE is enhanced by Volkswagen’s signature blue illuminated
instrument panel which enables the driver to assess information easily.
04 05 01 ‘Miyato’ alloy wheel.
02 Air conditioning controls.
03 Heating and ventilation controls
for rear passenger compartment.
04 Art grey fabric trim with aluminium
effect door inserts.
05 Luxuriously upholstered
‘Duo’ fabric seats.
Caravelle SE
specific features.
–Air conditioning, with
dashboard and ‘B’ pillar vents,
manually controlled
–Alloy wheels, ‘Miyato’ 16"
6.5J x 16
–‘Duo’ fabric seat covers
–Steel spare wheel
–Tyres: 215/65 R16

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The Caravelle Executive.
When your emphasis is on luxury and style, the Caravelle Executive is the
answer. On top of the extensive specifications found in every Caravelle,
you’ll find a comprehensive package of features that make the Caravelle
Executive a highly desirable way to travel.
When your passengers enter the Caravelle Executive through its twin
electrically operated side sliding doors the quality is evident. Wide
door steps fitted with stainless steel inserts invite passengers to cosset
themselves in supportive Alcantara®and leather seats. Privacy glass in
the rear passenger compartment adds to that feeling of executive luxury.
‘Climatronic’ 3-zone electronically controlled air conditioning provides all
passengers with the ability to tailor their environment to suit themselves,
whether they are in the front or rear.
16" ‘LA’ alloy wheels (17" ‘Solace’ alloy wheels with the 235PS V6 petrol
engine) enhance its elegant style. Cruise control, an automatic dimming
rear-view mirror, heated washer jets and wipers with rain sensor and
heated front seats all help to make driving a real pleasure. At the rear
the tailgate has a useful power-closing feature, and the luggage area
floor includes a stainless steel load-sill cover to help keep your Caravelle
Executive looking like new.
04 05 01 ‘LA’ alloy wheel.
02 ‘Climatronic’ electronically
controlled air conditioning.
03 ‘Climatronic’ controls for
rear passenger compartment.
04 Anthracite trim with aluminium
effect door inserts.
05 Cruise control.