Volkswagen Vista 2023 User manual

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Contents
Page 3. EasyGlide™ Ramp Operation
Page 5. EasyGo™ Ramp Operation
Page 6. Entry and Front Wheelchair Restraints
Page 7. Electric Assist Winch
Page 8. Rear Wheelchair Restraints
Page 9. Wheelchair Passenger Seat Belt
Page 10. Wheelchair Passenger Seat Belt:
Vista RS/RX [Plus] & Vista RE
Page 12. Wheelchair Passenger Seat Belt:
Vista RE Plus
Page 14. Getting Ready to Travel & On Arrival
Page 15. Rear Folding Seats
Page 16. Optional Tip & Turn Seating
Page 17. Seat Belts
Page 18. Child Restraints
Page 19. Fitting Universal Child Restraints
Page 20. Fitting ISOFIX Child Restraints
Page 22. Puncture Repair System and Optional Spare
Wheel
Page 23. Technical Specifications
IMPORTANT NOTE
This guide describes product features and options
available throughout the range of models, some of which
may not presently be available in your region. Not all
features in this guide will be present on your vehicle and
some images could appear different to your vehicle.

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fig.3
EasyGlideTM Ramp Operation - Deploy
The EasyGlideTM ramp is a double action ramp. When
not in use it can either be stored vertically at the rear
of the vehicle or fold flat into the floor to allow easier
access to the rear storage space.
Transfer from flat to vertical position
A. From the flat position, pull the lever fig.1 on the right
side of the ramp to release the ramp.
B. Using the handle in the centre of the ramp fig.2 , lift
the ramp up and towards the rear of the vehicle.
C. Walk the ramp back until the bottom latches engage.
The ramp is now secured in the vertical position fig.3 .
Deploying the ramp
D. From the vertical position, pull the lever fig.4 on the
left side of the ramp to release the ramp.
E. Using the handle in the centre of the ramp fig.2 , pull
the ramp out towards you. The ramp will lower as you
draw it out.
F. Once fully lowered, the ramp is ready to use fig.5 .
IMPORTANT NOTE
Please ensure the ramp is fully extended and rests on a
stable and level surface when in use. Pay careful
attention when boarding and alighting via the ramp if
your vehicle is parked on a slope or a steeply cambered
road, particularly when facing uphill as this increases the
angle of the ramp. While the ramp surface is
slip-resistant, extra care should be taken when operating
in wet conditions.
When parking, leave enough room at the rear of the
vehicle for wheelchair entrance and exit (approx. 3
meters to the nearest obstacle).
fig.1
fig.4
fig.5
fig.2

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fig.3
EasyGlideTM Ramp Operation - Stow
Stowing the ramp
A. Using the handle in the centre of the ramp fig.1 , lift up
the ramp and walk it back into its vertical position
fig.2 . To reduce the height of the ramp when travelling,
the top section folds down flat against the main part of
the ramp fig.3 .
B. Latches on either side of the ramp secure it in position.
Once latched, pull on the ramp to check that it is
secured.
Note: Ensure the top section of the ramp is folded down
before travelling. Otherwise rearward vision will be
reduced and damage to the rear window may occur.
Transfer from vertical to flat position
Note: The rear retractors must be removed from the
floor before the ramp can be stowed in the flat position.
DO NOT attempt to stow the ramp in the flat position
when there is a wheelchair present in the vehicle.
C. To stow in the flat position, pull the lever fig.4 on the
right side of the ramp to release the ramp. The ramp will
fall partially into the vehicle fig.5 .
D. With your hands placed below and clear of the gap in
the ramp surface, push the ramp into the floor fig.6 . If
the ramp does not stand back up it has been securely
latched in this position.
fig.1
fig.4
fig.5
fig.2
fig.6

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fig.3
EasyGo™ Ramp Operation
The EasyGo™ ramp is a single action ramp. When not
in use it is stored vertically at the rear of the vehicle.
Deploying the ramp
A. To release the ramp pull the lever on the underside of
the main ramp body fig.1 .
B. Using the handle in the centre of the ramp fig.2 , pull
the ramp out towards you. The ramp will lower as you
draw it out. Once fully lowered, the ramp is ready to
use fig.3 .
Stowing the ramp
A. Using the handle in the centre of the ramp fig.2 , lift
up the ramp and walk it back into it’s upright position
fig.4 . To reduce the height of the ramp when
travelling, the top section folds down flat against the
main part of the ramp fig.5 .
B. Latches on either side of the ramp secure it in
position. Once latched, pull on the ramp to check that
it is secured.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Ensure the top section of the ramp is folded down before
travelling. Otherwise rearward vision will be reduced and
damage to the rear window may occur.
Please ensure the ramp is fully extended and rests on a
stable and level surface when in use. Pay careful attention
when boarding and alighting via the ramp if your vehicle is
parked on a slope or a steeply cambered road, particularly
when facing uphill, as this increases the angle of the ramp.
While the ramp surface is slip-resistant , extra care should
be taken when operating in wet conditions.
When parking, leave enough room at the rear of the
vehicle for wheelchair entrance and exit (approx. 3
metres to the nearest obstacle).
fig.1
fig.4
fig.5
fig.2

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fig.1
fig.2
fig.3
fig.4
fig.5
Entry and Front Wheelchair Restraints
A. Open the tailgate fully and deploy the ramp.
B. Remove the rear wheelchair restraints from the
floor anchors by lifting the toggle while sliding the
restraints off the anchors fig.1 . Set the restraints aside
for later .
C. Position the wheelchair user at the bottom of the
ramp. Now press the wheelchair restraint lock/release
switch situated at the rear of the vehicle fig.2 .
D. The front wheelchair restraints are located under the
rear bench seats (RS/RX) or under the front seats (RE).
With the wheelchair positioned at the bottom of the
ramp, pull the restraints down the full length of the
ramp fig.3 and attach them to either side of the front
of the wheelchair frame fig.4 1.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Don’t attach the restraint hooks to the wheels or any
plastic or removable parts of your wheelchair. Some
wheelchairs have a designated attachment point which
will be marked with a (illustrated in fig.4 ) In this case
these points must be used when securing the
wheelchair.
E. Push the wheelchair passenger inside the vehicle fig.5
using the winch for assistance if fitted (see page 7).
F. Once the wheelchair passenger is in place press the
wheelchair restraint lock/release switch again fig.2 . The
light on the switch will now turn off indicating that
the restraint system is locked, so that it can retract
but cannot be extended. Take up any additional slack
in the straps by rolling the wheelchair backward and
forward as necessary. The straps will secure the front
of the wheelchair throughout the journey.
1Depending on preference, your vehicle may be fitted
with J hooks (as shown in this guide) or webbing
straps with tongue and buckle connectors.

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Electric Assist Winch
Note: The Electric winch system is designed to assist
in pulling a wheelchair passenger up the ramp. If your
vehicle has a winch included, it should be operated in
addition to the wheelchair restraint system as follows:
A. Position the wheelchair user at the bottom of the
ramp and attach the front restraints as instructed on
page 6, steps C & D.
B. The control for the winch is located at the rear of the
vehicle fig.1 . Holding the winch bar fig.2 guide the
strap down the ramp using the arrow button on the
remote control until the winch bar is at the bottom of
the ramp, ready to attach to the wheelchair frame .
C. Attach to secure points on the front frame of the
wheelchair using the clips fig.3 . Many people prefer
this to be attached beneath the foot rests, although
this may not always be possible with all designs of
wheelchair.
Note: The winch line should remain taut at all times to
avoid snagging.
D. Stay behind the wheelchair holding the handles as
the wheelchair ascends the ramp fig.4 . The arrow
buttons can be used to adjust the positioning of the
wheelchair inside the vehicle as required. Once inside,
lock the front restraints as detailed on page 6 step F
to prevent the wheelchair from rolling back. Detach
the winch bar and place the remote control back in
its holder fig.5 . You are now ready to attach the rear
restraints as detailed on page 8.
IMPORTANT NOTE
For safe use of the electric winch, please also refer to the
relevant ramp operation instructions on page 3 or 5. The
safe working load of the electric winch will be reduced
when your car is parked facing uphill on an incline or
if your car is parked in any other condition which has
increased the ramp angle.
fig.1
fig.3
fig.2
fig.4
fig.5

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Rear Wheelchair Restraints
A. Retrieve the rear wheelchair restraints. The restraints
attach to the anchors at the rear of the vehicle fig.1 .
To attach the restraints, lift the toggle then slide them
onto the anchors on the floor fig.2 . Check the
restraints are secure by trying to slide them off
without lifting the toggle. The restraints are now fixed
to the vehicle floor, ready for use.
B. Now attach both rear restraint hooks to the rear
frame of the wheelchair. To extend the restraints
push down on the red lever and pull the strap to the
required length fig.3 . Ensure that the restraints are
fixed at approximately 45 degrees .
IMPORTANT NOTE
Don’t attach the restraint hooks to the wheels or any
plastic or removable parts of your wheelchair. Some
wheelchairs have a designated attachment point which
will be marked with a . In this case these points must
be used when securing the wheelchair.
C. To secure the restraints, locate the adjusters found on
the side of each restraint and turn until the straps
become taut fig.4 .
D. The rear of the wheelchair is secure when both
wheelchair restraints have been attached and
tightened fig.5 . You should now apply the wheelchair
brake.
1 Depending on preference, your vehicle may be fitted
with J hooks (as shown in this guide) or webbing
straps with tongue and buckle connector.
fig.1
fig.3
fig.2
fig.4
fig.5

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Wheelchair Passenger Seat Belt
Note: Your vehicle is fitted with one of two possible
wheelchair passenger seat belts. Please ensure you
follow the correct fitting instructions for the
wheelchair passenger seat belt fitted to your vehicle.
You can identify which wheelchair passenger seat belt is
fitted to your vehicle by following the steps below:
A. Locate the seat belt hanging from the roof of the
vehicle
fig.1 . It will be positioned behind the
wheelchair passenger and may be fitted on the right
or the left.
B. If your wheelchair passenger seat belt is fitted with
multiple tongues like those in fig.2 please follow the
instructions for Wheelchair Passenger Seat Belt: Vista
RS/RX [Plus] & Vista RE on page 10 & 11.
C. If instead your wheelchair passenger seat belt is fitted
with a single tongue like the one in fig.3 please follow
the instructions for Wheelchair Passenger Seat Belt:
Vista RE Plus on page 12 & 13.
fig.1
fig.2
fig.3

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Wheelchair Passenger Seat Belt:
Vista RS/RX [Plus] & Vista RE
A. Locate the tongue that is fixed at the very end of the
belt
fig.1a and secure this in the buckle nearest to the
seat belt reel box fig.2 . You will hear a click once the
tongue has been properly inserted.
B. Pull the seat belt across the passenger’s chest and
secure the other tongue fig.1b in the buckle farthest
from the seat belt reel box fig.3 . You will hear a click
once the tongue has been properly inserted.
Note: The seat belt should be flush against the
passenger’s body and not caught on the arms, wheels
or any other part of the wheelchair. For example, the
belt should be routed under the armrests or through
the chair back, if there is a gap to do so fig.4 .
fig.2
fig.1
fig.3
fig.4
a
b