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NOTESTO Ov'TNER

Your new Volkswagen

is the result of many years of technicalresearch and endurance testing. lt is asophisticated product of engineering, avehicle designed for maximum efficiencyand driving pleasure, a vehicle designedwith your safety in mind.

Your Owner's Manual

contains a host of useful information.Bead it before you drive your new vehicle.Pay particular attention to the "Break-inperiod hints" and to all points listed under"Vehicle operation".Acquaint yourself with your vehicle'sfeatures and know howto operate it moresafely. The more you know about yourVolkswagen, the more you will enjoy dri-ving it. Foryourown protection and longerservice life of your vehicle, heed our in-structions and warnings. lgnoring themcould result in extensive damage orserious personal injury.

Your Warranty & Maintenaricebookletexplains how you can keep your Volks-wagen in top driving condition by having itseruiced regularly. Always have the War-ranty & Maintenance booklet with youwhen you take yourvehicle to aVW dealerfor service. Your Service Adviser will re-cord each service.

The Warranty & Maintenance booklet alsocontains detailed information about thewarranties covering your VW. These war-ranties are:

I Warranty for New VolkswagenVehicles

I Warranty for New VolkswagenVehicle Emission Control System (USAand Canada)

I Emissions Performance Warranty(USA only)

I California Emission Control SystemWarranty (California, USA only)

lf you sell your VW

the Owner's Manual and the Warranty &Maintenance record should be left in thevehicle to make all operating, safety andmaintenance information available to thenext owner.

lf you change your address c il1cboughtthis VW used

be sure to send in a "Notice of AffessChange"/"Notice of Used Car Purcfiase-post card. This card can be found inn

the Warranty & Maintenance boold€i oilr

obtained from your VW dealer.

It is in your own interest that we cacontact you should the need ariss

ln Canada, this manual is also avaiffiin French. To obtain a copy, contact yrann

dealer or write to:

Au Canada on peut se procurer lrtllexemplaire de ce Manuel en francibauprds du concessionnaire ou du:

Volkswagen Canada lnc.Customer Assistance/Assistance d la Clientele1940 Eglinton Ave. EastScarbolough, Ontario M1L 2M2


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Abo{rt this ManualYour vehicle may have all or some of theequipment described in this manual.Therefore, you may find explanations ofequipment not installed in your vehicle.

Check with your authorized Volkswagendealer on available options or acces-sories.

Text, illustrations and specifications inthis manual are based on informationavailable at the time of printing.

It has always been Volkswagen's policyto continuously improve its products.VolKswagen,'therefore, reserues the rightto make changes in design and specifica-tions, and to make additions or improve-ments in its product, without incurringany obligation to installthem on productspreviously manufactured.

Please note that the items of equipmentmarked with an asterisk* may be standardon certain models but are only availableas options on other models.

Operating your vehicle outside the U.SA or Canada

Government regulations in the UnitedStates and Canada require that automo-biles meet specific emission regulationsand safety standards. Therefore vehiclesbuifi for the U.S. and Canada differ fromvehicles sold in other countries.

lf you plan to take your vehicle outsidethe continental limits of the United Statesor Canada, there is the possibility that

I unleaded'fuels for vehicles with cata-lytic converter may not be available;

I fuel may have a considerably loweroctane rating. lmproper fuel may causeengine damage;

I Diesel fuel or the correct grade of Die-selfuel may not be available;

I service may be inadequate due to lackof proper service facilities, tools ortesting equipment;

I replacement parts may not be readilyavailable.

Volkswagen cannot be responsible forthe mechanical damage that could resultbecause of inadequate fuel, service orparts availability.

Certain Volkswagen models are availablefor delivery in Europe under our touristdelivery and return shipment program.

For details consult your VW dealer orwrite to:

U.SA. Volkswagen of America lnc.Tourist Delivery818 Sylvan AvenueEnglewood Cliffs, N.J. 07632

Ganada Volkswagen Canada lnc.Tourist Delivery1940 Eglinton Avenue EastScarborough, Ontario M 1 LSM2

lf you bought your vehicle abroad andwant to bring it back home, be sure to findout about shipping and fonrarding re-quirements, as well as current import andcustoms regulations first.


INSTRUMENT PANEL

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Airvents ....352 - Headlight switch and thumb wheel

for instrument illumination . . . . . . . . 32

3- Safetybeltandbrakewarninglights .. . ... .28

4- Speedometerwithtripodometer . . .30

S-Warning/indicatorlights.... ......276 - Clock with fuelgauge and water

temperaturegauge .... 30,31

7- Rearwindowdefoggerswitch ......328-Emergencyflasherswitch .. ......329 - For additional switch

1O-Airvent ..-...3511-Ashtray i..... ....4212 - Loudspeeker grille

13 - Fuses ::i;14-Turnsignal/headlightdimmerswitchlever . . . . . . . . 33

15 - Button for horn operation

1 6 - Steering lock/ignition/starter switch . . . . . . . 24

17 - Temperature switch for auxiliary heater* . . . .38

18 - Windshield wiper/washer lever . . . . 34

1 9 - Secondary heat exchanger switch . ; . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

20 - Cold start knob (Diesel engine only) . . . . . . . 26

21 -Climatecontrols ....3622-Airvents.... ......3523 - Radio. (vehicles with factory fitted radio)

have a radio instruction leaflet)

24-Cigarettelighter ....4125-Glovecompartment .......42.where applicable


Your Volkswagen comes with four keys:

I two keys A

I two keys B

Key A can be inserted into locks eitherway.

Key A is used for the ignition/steeringlock, the doors and the rear luggage com-partment lid.

Key B is provided for vehicles equippedwith a lockable glove compartment.

Tag C gives the key number.

For your protection,against theft:

I Record the key number and keep it in asafe place, such as your wallet. Do notkeep it in the vehicle.

I lf you should lose a key, provide yourVW dealer with the key number to obtaina duplicate key.

I Do not leave your vehicle unattendedwith the key in the ignition lock. Takethekey and lock the doors.

The buzzer will sound when you open thedriver's door with the key in the ignitionlock. This is your reminder to remove thekey and lock the doors.

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DOORS

Front doors

To lock, unlock and open doors fromthe outside

I Lock and unlock the front doors byturning the key to the right or left.

I Open the doors by squeezing the trig-ger in the outer door handle.

I The passenger's door can be lockedwithout a key. First depress the lockingknob, then close the door.

I The driver's door can only be lockedfrom the outside with the key. This pre-caution was taken to prevent locking thedriver's door while the key is still insidethe vehicle.

To lock, unlock and open doors fromthe inside

I To lock doors depress the lockingknob. This will prevent opening the doorsfrom inside and outside.

I To unlock doors raise the locking knob.

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To open from the outside

I Unlock the door with the keY.

I Then press the handle down and sltdethe door to the rear. The door is held inthe fully open position bY a catch.

To close and lock from the outside

I Press the handle down to release thecatch. Slide the door forward until it isclosed.

You can only lock and unlock the slid'ing door from the outside with the key.

To open from the inside

I Move the small sliding knob uP andpull the handle back.

lf the sliding door does not close on finiltry, operate the handle again and Pddoor back to its fully open position. Donot attempt to use force. You could iamthe door and damage the sliding mechanism.

To close and lock from the inside

I Pull the handle forward to release thecatch, close the door and move the smallsliding knob down.

ln the VANAGON Kombiand VANAGONDelivery Van

Calgo area

Make sure the cargo compartment floorarea is loaded correctly, to permit un-obstructed operation of the sliding door.

Do not transpoft people in the cargo area.

Sliding door


REAR LID ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID

To unlock the rear lid, use the key A.

I lnsert key into vertical lock slot positionand turn to left.

I Press lock cylinder in and lift lid.The open hatchback will stay in positionat any desired height.

I To close, swing lid down.

I Lock with key.

Be careful when loading or removinglarEe objects. Sharp edged articles maydamage the defogger wires in the rearwindow.

For safety reasons keep the rear lidlocked at all times.

Before taking yourvehicleto an automaticGar Wash, lock the rear lid with the key,as otherwise the bristles of the washingbrushes may operate the lock cylinder.

You have access to the engine compart-ment lid from inside the luggage com-partment.

To open the lid, roll the floor covering outof the way and turn both lock handles tothe left.

To close the lid, reverse the above pro-cedure.


WINDOWS MIRRORS

Ventwindows"I To open, press button in latch and turnthe latch.

I To close, press vent window againstseal and turn latch until button engages.

DgorwindowsLower and raise the windows with thewinders in the door Panels.

Sliding windows"

To open, press locking knob down andslide window open.

mirrors be-g your seats importantgood vision

to the rear.

Outside mirrors

The outside mirrors are hinged and foldflat against the vehicle when struck fromeither direction.

Inside day-night mirror

You can adjust the day-night mirror fromclear daylight visibility to non-glare visibi-lity at night by moving the lever at thebottom of the mirror.

daylight driving - lever forwardnight driving - lever down

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SEATS

Seats in driver's cab Vehicles with bucket seatsSeat adjustment (forward or backward)

The bucket seats can be adjusted indi-vidually.

I Pull up lower lever (1) at outboard sideof seat.

I Slide seat to desired position.

I Let lever go and move seat sligthlyback and forth to make sure tfre seat i3securely locked.

Seatback adjustmentThe backrest is secured and cannot tiltforward accidentally.I To adjust, take body weight off thebackrest and push down lever (2) at hingecover on right side of seat.I Exert slight body pressure in the direc-tion desired and let lever go to lock back-rest in position.

Removing bucket seatsI Stand outside vehicle, pull up lever (1)and slide seat all the way forward.I Lift stop hook (3) up against spring-loading, hold there and stide seai paststop.I Release stop hook and slide seat for-ward out of guide rails.When reinstalling seat, reverse the aboveprocedure. The stop hook (3) need not belifted as the seat can just be pushed pastthe stop. 11www.WestfaliaT3.info - a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW Westfalia T25 / T3 / Vanagon Campervans

Vehicles wiffr two-seaterieat adiustment (fonrard or baclovard)

The two seater adjustment lever is lo-cated in front of the seat.

The adjustment procedure ouilined forthe front bucket seats also applies to thetwo seater.

The backrest adjusts at the same time theadjustment lever is operated.

Removing two seater

First remove bolts from the upper hingeon the backrest.

Then proceed as ouflined for removal ofthe bucket seats.

Vehicles with swivel seats

ent pro-et seats

Before turning the driver's swivel seat:I Position shift lever in park (automatictransmission) or in first geai (manualtransmission).

I block wheels if necessary to prcventvehiclefrom moving.

I release parking brdke.

slightly for-Then pushofthe seat.

The passenger seat can be turned 1gfto the left (half circte).

The driver,s seat can be turned gOoto theright (quarter circle).

The seats will lock automatically at everyturn.

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Seats in passenger compatmentln the 9-seater version (U.S. model only),the backrest of the first seat in the middlerow can be tilted fonryard and out of theway for easy access to the rear bench.To disengage the lock of the backrest,pull up the lever on the side of the back-rest.

Removing center seat bench

Remove the four bolts from under frontand rear of seat bench, and take benchout of attachment rails.

To install the center seat bench, reversethe above procedure.

Note:

Keep the attachment rails clean.

Removing rear seat bench

The rear seat bench is secured with onebolt on each sidewall underneath the seatcovering. Remove both bolts and take outthe seat. The baclsest poftion of thebench should not be removed.

To install the rear seat, reverse the aboveprocedure.

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REAR SEAT/LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT HEAD RESTRAINTS

You can expand the luggage compart-ment load surface by folding the backrestof the rear seat bench down.

Folding backrest forrear seat bench

Unlock the backrest by pulling strap indriving direction. Fold backrest down untilit rests on seat cushion.

The backrest will be locked automaticallywhen returned to its upright position.Make sure the lap belts remain on top ofthe seat cushion, ready for use.

When transporting luggage or othercargo, secure it in place to preventsuch articles from shifting during asudden stop.

Be careful when removing large ob-jects through the rear lid. Sharpedged objects may damage the defog-ger wires in the rear window.

Keep the luggage compaftment lockedat all times to prevent unauthorizedaccess to the vehicle.

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I For height adjustment grasp headrestraint with both hands and pull up orpush down.


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SAFETY BELTS

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Combination lapshoulder belts

Belt waming system

An audio-visual warning system is inter-connected with the driver's safety belt.

Every time the ignition is turned on, theFASTEN BELTS warning light will comeon for about 6 seconds as a reminder tobuckle up. lf the driver does not fasten thesafety belt, the buzzer will also come onfor the duration of this six second period.With the driver's door closed, the buzzerwill go off as soon as the driver hasbuckled up.

lnertia reel retractor

The combination lap-shoulder belt withinertia reel locking mechanism adjustsautomatically to your size and move-ments as long as the pull on the belt isslow.

Rapid deceleration during hard braking ora collision locks the belt. The belt will alsolock when you drive up or down a steephill or in a sharp curve.

I Do not wear shoulder paft of belt underyour arm or otherwise out of position.This wo-uld increase the possibility ofserious injury in case of an accident.

I To unfasten belt, push in release onbuckle. Belt will spring out of buckle.

To release a locked belt, lean back to takethe body pressure off the belt.

I To store lap-shoulder belt, allow beltto wind up on retractor as you guide belttongue to its stowed position on doorpost.

I To fasten, grasp belt tongue and pullbelt in continuous slow motion acrossyour chest and laP.

I lnsert belt tongue into buckle on in-board side of the seat. Push down until itis securely locked with an audible click.Pull belt to check.

I Pull shoulder section to make surebeh fits snugly across the hiPs.

I Belts should fit snugly across th6 pelvisand chest. Make sure any slack is woundon the retractor.


I To fasten lap belt, grasp belt tongueon outboard side of seat, pull acrosspelvis and insert in inboard buckle.

I To unfasten belt, push in release mar-ked PRESS in the buckle.

Lap belts

Seats in the passenger compartment areequipped with adjustable lap belts.

The belts should always be kept on topof the seat for ready u'se. Do nbt permitthem to get caught under the seat.

I To adjust the belt, hold the belt at aright angle to the belt tongue and pull therespective belt section in the desireddirection. Adjusting is easier if cap andtongue of buckle are pressed together.Take up any slack by moving the slide onthe belt.

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BRAKES

Functioning of brake system

One brake circuit operates the frontwheels and the other the rear wheels'

vehicle to a safe stop.

Brake pedal Brake oPeration and brakewarning light

Make it a habit to check the operation of.,^,,, hrakoq hcfore drivino. The brakevour brakes before driving. Thei^,arnino lioht will lioht uo while theivaininq liqht will liqht up while the engineis crank-ind and the parking brake is pulledor one of t-he brake circuits should fail. Foror onemore details see "Brake warning light"onpage27.Keeo in mind that the braking distanceincrbases very rapidly as the speed in-creases. At 60 mPh or at 100 km/h, forexample, it is not twice but lour timeslonoer than at 30 mPh or at 50 km/h'Tiritraction is also less effective whenthe roads are wet and slippery' There-fore, always maintain safe distance.

Brake booster

The brake booster assists braking onlyg. When theengine is notbrake pedal

cle to a stoP.

lf one brake circuit has failed, the otherwill still operate. However, you will noticean increased pedal travel when you stepon the brake. Should you encounter suchexperience, bring your vehicle safely to afull stop.

Avoid driving the vehicle and have ittowed to the nearest \Ml dealer or quali'fied workshoP.


Moisture or road salt onbrakes affects braking

WARNING

Driving through water may reduce tirelraction. Moisture on brakes fromroad water, car wash, or coating ofroad salt may affect braking efficiency.Cautiously apply brakes for a test.Brakes will dry and sah coating will becleaned off after a few cautious brakeapplications.

Brake wear

Our automobiles have excellent brakes,but they are still subject to wear, depend-ing on how the brakes are used. Have thebrake system inspected at the intervalsrecommended in Your MaintenanceSchedule.

New brake pads or linings

Brake pads or linings may not have thehighest possible braking efficiency whennew. Therefore allow for longer brakingdistance during the initial 100 to 150miles or 150 to 250 kilometers.

WARNING

I Release the parking brake fully' Apartially engaged brake will overheatthe rear brakes, reduce their effective-ness and cause excessive wear.

Parking brake lever

The parking brake lever is located bet-ween the front seats.

I To set the parking brake, pull the le-ver allthe way up. With the ignition on, thebrake warning light will light uP.

I To release the parking brake, pull thelever slightly he releasebutton (airow), the lever allthe way down. ing brake isfully released, ing light willgo out.

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The Manual Transmission is fully syn-chronized in the forwArd gears. Theforward gears and the reverse gear arearranged as illustrated.

Reverse

Only shift into Reverse when the vehicleis not moving.

seconds before shifting into Reverse.

Back-up lights go on when you engageReverse gear with ignition on.

S-speeit transm ission*

To engage first gear, move lever to letbeyonE ihe spring pressure point, andthen pull the lever back.

To engage Reverse, move lever to leftbevond the spring pressure point' pressdown, and then pull the lever fonrard.

4-speed transmission

Gearshift lever

s-speed transmission

-where apPlicableStart engine with gearshift lever in Neu-tral, clutch pedal dePressed.

Resting your hand onthe shift lever knobwhile driving willcause premature wearin the transmission.


AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Selector lever positionsP - Park

Engage Park only when the vehicle is

and push it through R to P. The trans-mission is then mechanically locked.Shift out of the Park position, beforereleasing the parking brake.

IrD

?D

R - Reverse

Reverse position should be selectedonly when the vehicle has come to afull stop and the engine is running atidle speed.Before you move the selector lever to thereverse position you have to depress thepush button in the handle of the selectorlever.

N - Neutral

Shift to this position for standing withbrakes applied.

Do not use neutralfor coasting downhill.Coasting downhill with the trahsmissionin- neutral and the engine not operatingwill result in damage to the automatiatransmission.

D - Normaldriving position

Positiondriving.and alldependi

2 - Position for hilly stretches

This position is to be used for mountaindriving or slow driving, and also when youwant to make use of engine's brakingeffect.

ln "2", only the first and second gears willeng_age automatically. Therefore, onlyshift down into position "2" when vehiclespeed is below 54 mph or 87 km/h. tt isnot necessary to let up on the accelerator.

1 - Position for steep hills

This position is to be used for mountaindriving or slow driving. lt also providesfor maximum engine braking effect. Toengage this gear depress the pushbutton in the handle of the selector lever

sion will stay inshift. Only shiftspeed is below


Driving the automatic transmission

Observe the speed ranges lor thebreak-in-period - see page47.

Starting the engine

The selector lever must be in Neutralor Park. As long as one of the drivingpositions is engaged a safety switchprevents the engine from being started.

Emergency starting

Your VW with Automatic Transmissioncannot be started by pushing or towing.lf engine does not start because ofdischarged battery, the vehicle can bestarted with jumper cables. Refer to"Emergency starting with jumper cables".Should the engine fail to start consultyour nearest VW dealer.

Selecting a driving position

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Maneuvering

When alternating between forward andreverse - for instance, while maneuver-ing the vehicle into a tight parking space- only shift when the vehicle has cometo a full stop and the engine is running atidle speed.

Stuck in snow, mud or sandWhen alternating between forward andreverse in an effort to free the vehicle,depress the accelerator pedal slightlywhile the transmission is in gear, andrelease the accelerator pedal whileshifting. Do not race the engine and avoidspinning the wheels. Do not repeatwww.WestfaliaT3.info - a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW Westfalia T25 / T3 / Vanagon Campervans

Kick-down device

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Stopping

ions must never bevehicle at rest uphill.foot brakes when

WARNING

l-Never get out seatwften the engine i e se-Iector lever is not r ..: ''.:

I lf you must leave the vehicle moveme sebctor lever to p and apply park-ing brake.

Towing

lf the vehicle has to be towed at any time,you must read the instructions in thesection "Emergency towing,, on p"g" SS.


STEERING LOCK / IGNITION / STARTER SWITCH

The steering is equipped with an antitheftignition lock.

Switch positions1 - lgnition offlsteering can be locked.

Pull out the key and turn steeringwheel until it locks.

2 - lgnition on/steering freelglow plugoperation for Diesel engine.lf it is difficult to turn the key fromposition 1 lo 2, gently move thesteering wheel until the key turnsfreely.

3 - Starter engages.Key returns to Pos. 2 as soon as it isreleased."Starting procedures" see nextpages.

ln position 3, the power supply toheadlights, windshield wipers, blowermotor and rear window defogger istemporarily interrupted to conservebattery power.

Before the stafter can be operated againthe key must be turned back to position 1 .

The non-repeat lock in the ignition switchprevents the starter from being operatedwhen engine is running as this coulddamage the starter.

ln position 2 and 3 several warning/in-dicator lights will come on. Refer to"Warning/indicator lights" for details.

Buzerlf you leave the key in the ignition/steeringlock, the buzzer will sound when thedriver's door is opened. This is yourreminder to remove the key.

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Automatic Transmission

fn-gine will only start with selector leverrn Neutral or Park.

Manual TransmissionStartwith gearshift lever in Neutral, clutchpedal depressed, so that the startbi onlyhas to crank the engine.

Starting gasoline engineI Do not depress accelerator oedalwnen starting. This applies at any outsidetemperature.

I As soon.as the engine stafts, releaserne tgnftton key.

art the first timeoff and restart.

pedal slowlyattempt.

l_ Operate the starter for no more than1 0 seconds.

I Allow about 1 minute between eachstarting attempt.

Starting Diesel engine

with a glow plugglow plug warm-uplamp which is con-

t temperature _ seepage 28.

Cold starting aid

To facilitate starting a cold engine, therers a cold start device in the injection pump.This device is operated Ov a hanOr" 6n ii"ngntotthe steering column (see illustrationon rne next page).

Starting cold engine

I Before starting engine at outsideTemperatures down to _15" C, pull thecold start handte out fuily. At tower'ouisiJJtemperatures, the handle should n;i b;pulled out until the engine is tirinq reoull"rly - the ensine witithen usu;ily;i'artbetter.

I_ Switch glow ptugs on key position 2and start engine as soon a-s blow oluotrgnt goes, out. While operating tne starteioepress the accelerator slightly (about 1/.

). tf engine sthris to firdp operating starter for alonger (maximum 30engine runs under ownpower.


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I lf engine does not start, wait for about30 seconds, switch glow plugs on againand start as described.

I When engine has reached its normaloperating temperature, push the coldstart handle in.

Cpld weather staning

Planning ahead for the cold weather willhelp assure good starting and driving.

At temperatures below 20" F (-7" C),Diesel Fuel No. 2 loses its fluidity due towax separation, which may clog the fuelfilter or tank strainer and keep the enginefrom running.

Therefore, use Diesel fuel No. 1 orwinter-ized Diesel fuel No. 2,it you expect thosetemperatures. For details see page 50.

Engine oil gets thicker as it gets colder,making i ank the engine whenstarting. ttery has less energyto crank when it is cold. YourDiesel engine, however, needs to becranked fast (faster than a gasolineengine) before it will start.

Change over to the proper engine oilviscosity when cold weather sets in (seeoil viscosity chart for engine oils onpage 56). You may also want your dealerto have an engine block heater installed toincrease engine cranking speed, and abattery warmer to keep your battery atoptimum pedormance.

Starting warm engine

I Do not pull out cold start handle.

I Do not depress accelerator whilestarting.

I The glow plug light will not light up. Youcan start the engine immediately.

Applies to all engines:

I Turn key back to position 1.

Do not immediately afterhard or ving. Keep enginerunning idle for about twominutes to prevent excessive heatbuild-up.

I The radiator fan switches on auto-matically when the coolant reaches acertain temperature and continues to run(even with ignition off) until the coolanttemperature drops.


WARNING / INDICATOR LIGHTS

Your vehicle is equipped with severalimpodant indicator and warning devicesto monitorthe continued reliable operationof your vehicle. Familiarize yourself withlhese devices so if one should come onyou know what to do. Failure to heedlhese warnings may result in seriouslamage.

1 - Brake warning light

t or mrit ]The light comes on while the engine iscranking. lt goes out after the engine isstarted and the parking brake is fullyreleased. This is your assurance that thebrake warning light functions properly.

lf the brake warning light does not light upwhile cranking the engine or setting thehandbrake, there may be a malfunction inthe electrical system. ln this case, contactyour VW dealer.

The brake warning light does not indicatebrake fluid level in the reservoir. Checkthe fluid level between regular mainte-nance servtces.

For detailed information see uBrakeso onpage 1 8.

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6 - Service reminder light"Thefollowing lights willcome on when therg_nttton is turned on and should go outafter the engine is started.

lf the lights come on and stay on, readyour odometer. The time ha6 come totake your vehicle to your VW dealer forthe scheduled emission control mainten_ance service.

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5 - Glow plug tight" o0-

Exhaust gasrecirculation light

Oxygen "

sensor light

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ffii* on every 15,000 mites or 24,OOO

EGR

OXS4 - Alternator warning light

system or the V-belt to the alternator maybe loose or broken.

ln this case, turn the engine off andcontact your VW dealer.

;il". on every 30,000 mites or 48,000

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- Oil pressure warning light trz,the ignition is turned on, the oil

ure warning light comes on for acheck. lt should go out after the

has started.

I - High beam =DRefer to "Turn signal/headlight dimmer

switch lever" on page 33 for details.

9 - Watertemperature fRefer to "Water temperature gauge" onpage 30 for details.

the oil pressure warning light does nottht up when turning the ignition on or if it

not go out after starting the engine,ct your VW dealer immediately.

AT ONCE if the oil pressure war-light comes on while driving. (Brakeing light also comes on due to design

electrical system. ln case of brakeonly brake warning light will come

the engine off!

oil pressure warning lights is not anntor for low engine oil level. To>k the oil level, always use dipstickpage 58).

the engine oil level to make surehave enough oil. lf in doubt about the

do not drive on but contact nearestDealer.

occasional flickering of the oil pres-e waming_ light when the engine is

after a long high-speed trif is noI for concern if the light goes outacceleration


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INSTRUMENTS

lf the light flashes while driving, theengine may be overheated because oflow coolant level or V-belt damage. Movethe vehicle a safe distance off the road,stop the engine and depress the emer-gency flasher switch.

The fan should be operating when thewarning light is on (listen for fan, locatedin front of car behind grille).

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1 - Speedometer dial

The speedometer indicates road speed.The odometer indicates the distancedriven.

U.S. models: MilesCanada models: Kilometers

To record a distance, reset the trip odo-meter to zero by pressing the button. Thelast digit in red indicates 'll10 of a mile orkilometer.

2 - Clock.

To set the electric clock, depress theknob in the dial center and turn.

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3 - Water temperature gauge

The needle in the water temperaturegauge will indicate the temperature of thecoolant shortly after the ignition isswitched on.

Engine operating temperature will varywith climate, traffic conditions and engineload. Maintain moderate speed until theengine has warmed up.

When the engine is working hard,and instop-and-go-traffic, the needle can showa very high temperature, but this is notserious as long as the warning light doesnot flash.

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lf a visual check shows that coolant leveland V-belt are normal, but the warninglight continues to flash, contact yournearest dealer to have the cause locatedand corrected.

For more details see "Cooling system"on page 64.

Do not install accessories (fog lights orinsect screens, for example) on top of thefront bumper. They may restrict enginecooling.

4 - Fuel gauge

The needle in the fuel gauge will indicatethe fuel level in the tank shortly after theignition is switched on.

The fuel tank capacity is 16 gal/60 liters.

When the needle reaches the red area atthe bottom there is a reserve of about2.6 U.S. gal. or 10 liters of fuel left in thetank. Time to refuel.


SWITCHES

1 - Headlight switchDepress the rocker switch to the first stopto turn on the parking, side marker,license plate, tail and instrument lights.

Depress the switch to the second stop toturn on the headlights (ignition on).

To conserve battery power, the head-lights will go out automatically when theignition is turned off or when the engineis started.

2 - lnstrument illuminationTurn the thumb wheel below rockerswitch to adjust the brightness of instru-ment lights.

The emergency flasher works inde-pendentlyof the ignition switch position.

lf your vehicle is disabled or parked underemergency conditions, depress the switchto make all four turn signals flash simul-taneously. The warning light in the rockerswitch flashes, too.

light can be adjusted together with theinstrument panel illumination.

4 - Rearwindowdefogger switch

The rear window defogger works onlywith the ignition on.

The rear window defogger - togetherwith the flow through ventilation - willhelp to keep the inside of the rear windowclear of condensation and frost in thewinter.

Depress the switch to turn on the rearwindow defogger.

The control light in the switch will tightup to remind you that the defogger isswitched on. After the rear window hasbeen cleared, switch off the rear windowdefogger to avoid unnecessary drainon the battery.

5 - For additional switch

3 - Emergencyflasher switch

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TURN SIGNAL I HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH LEVER

The lever on the left side just behind thesteering wheel is forthe turn signal/head-light dimmer switch.

Tum signals

The turn signal indicator light flasheswhen you operate the lever (ignition on).Lever up - right turn signalLever down - left turn signal

The turn signals are cancelled automatic-ally when you have completed a turn (likedriVing around a corner), and the steeringwheel returns to the straightahead posi-tion.

lf a turn signal fails, the indicator lightflashes about twice as fast. A light bulbmay have to be replaced.

lane changer

To indicate your intention when changinglanes on expressways, move the lever upor down just to the point of resistance.The lever will return to the OFF positionwhen released.

Headlight dimmerTo switch to either high or low beam, pullthe lever toward the steering wheel pastthe point of resistance. When high beamis on, the indicator light will light up.

Headlight flasher

You can signal with your headlights (inlieu of horn) during daylight, by repeat-edly pulling and releasing the lever justup to the ooint of resistance.


WINDSHIELD WPER AND WASHER LEVER

The lever on the right side behind thesteering wheel is for the windshield wiperand washer. lt onlyworkswith the ignitionon.

Wndshield wipers

The windshield wipers can be operated atthe following speed:

Lever up to position 1 - low sPeedLever up to position 2 - high sPeedLever down to position 3 - intermittent

wiping*ln position 3 the wipers sweep the wind-shield approximately every six seconds.

Lifting the lever slightly without engagingthe first stop allows the wipers to operatefor as long as the lever is held in this po-sition. The wipers will stop when the leveris released.Avoid running the wiper blades over a drywindshield to prevent scratching theglass. Spray on washer fluid first.

Wndshield washer

To spray washer fluid on the windshield,pull the lever toward the steering wheel(position 4) from any selected wiping po-sition.

lf you pull the lever from the O-position,washer fluid is sprayed on the windshieldand the wipers work. When lever is re-leased, washer stops immediately, butwipers will continue to run several timesto dry the windshield.

Rear window wiper and washer*

Push lever to position 5 and release' Thewiper will operate two or three times.

Push lever to position 5 and hold. Bottuwiper and washer will oPerate.

Release lever. The washer operationstops instantly and wiper stops after tvuo

or three sweeps.

Clean all windows, windshield and wiperblades regularly to remove road film andcarwash wax buildup. Use an alcoholbase cleaning solution and a sponge csoft cloth. Dry glass with a chamois.

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/ENTILATION / HEATING

Air outletsHeater or outside air flow from outlets1, 2, 4 and footwell outlets in passengercompartment., according to control leverpositions.

Outside air flow from outlets 3 and roofoutlets in passenger compartment*.

The side dashboard outlets 3 are indi-vidually adjustable -side lever down - vent openside lever up - vent closed.

Adjust air flow direction sideways or upand down with center lever.

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Levers A and C - Air distributionLever A at right - windshield (1) andside window (2) outlets oPen.Lever C at left - footwell outlets underdashboard (4) and footwell outlets inpassenger comPartment* oPen.

Lever B - Temperature controlTo increase heat - slide lever to right.To descrease heat - slide lever to left.

Lever D - Roof outlets in Passengercompanment"To increase outside air flow -slide lever to right.To decrease outside air flow -slide lever to left.

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Fan controlswitch E

The air colume can be regulated withthree fan speed settings.

Defogging and defrosting wind-shield and sidewindowsI Slide all control levers to the extreme I

right and turn fan control switch E to speedsetting 2.

I The fan control switch for the secondaryheat exchanger should be OFF.

Warming up vehicle interior quickly

I Slide levers A, B and D to extreme right.

I Slide lever C to extreme left.

I Close air outlets 3.

I Turn fan control switch E to sPeedsetting 2.

Warming up vehicle interiornormally

Once the windshield and side windowsare clear and the vehicle interior is warm,you may want to set the controls asfollows:

I Slide lever A to the left.

I Slide lever B to desired temperaturesetting.

I Slide lever C toward center.

I Turn fan control switch E to sPeedsetting'l|.

Outside air ventilation

With lever B at extreme left, outside airis emitted from all open outlets. Whenlever B is moved toward the right, outsideair is emitted from oPen dashboardvents (3) only.

Hints

I All operating controls, except fan con-trol switch E and fan controlswitch forthesecondary heat exchanger can beadjusted to any intermediate position.

I Stale air is drawn out of the vehicleinterior through vents on the inside frontdoor panels. The vents can be opened orclosed by sliding the lever fonruard orrearward.


Air Conditioner

The cooling system of your VanagonDiesel is not designed to accomodate theadditional load of an air conditioner. Themanufacturer therefore advises againstthe installation of an air conditioner.

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Secondary heat exchanger for pas-senger compaftment*

This heat exchanger is located under therear seat bench. The air volume can beregulated with the 3-speed fan controlswitch on the instrument panel (seeabove illustration).

,During the warm months of the year, thesecondary heat exchanger can supple-ment the outside air flow-through venti-lation system.

To prevent warm air flow from reachingthe footwells, the heat exchanger valvemust be shut off.

'where applicable

To gain acces to the valve -I Grasp upper edge of kick panel underrear seat bench and pull out.

I To open valve - pull lever forward.

I To close valve - pull lever rearward(see above illustration).

I Reinstall kick panel securely.


AUXILIARY HEATER-

withthethe

Deoendinq on vehicle model, the warmair'flows f-rom the footwell vents for thepassenger qompartment and/or from acontrollable vent under the driving seat.The air distribution cannot be controlled.

While driving, the heater can be operatedcontin un-ning, t allYafter 1 t-

The auxiliary heater is running on fuelfrom your fuel tank. Fuel consumptionvaries according to operating conditionsand heat output (approx. 1 US qt or oneliter per hour).

Engine stationary/ign ition off

Heater on:From position 0, push knob in and turnclockwise. Switch knob control light willcome on. Knob will spring back out whenreleased. Adjust temperature by turningknob between positions 2 and 3.

Note:On Diesel engine vehicles, it will takeabout 40 seconds before heating outputstarts.

Heater off:The clockwork in the temperature regulat-ing switch switches the heater off auto-matically after about 10 minutes and thelamp goes out.

To switch off before clockwod< has rundown:Turn temperature regulating switch anti-clockwise to 0. The lamp goes out andclockwork runs down.

Switch knob positions

0 - Heater off.

Enginestationary

0 - 1 Push knob in and turn clockwise.When clockwork in the temPeratureregulating switch is running, the heaterwitl be operational, and the control light inthe switch knob will come on.

Engine running

2 - Heater is operational and switchknob control light is on.

2 - 3 Temperature adjustment range.

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Engine running

Heater on rTurn knob clockwise to position 2. Switchknob control light will come on. Adjusttemperature by turning knob betweenpositions 2 and 3.

Note:

On Diesel engine vehicles, it will takeabout 40 seconds before heating outputstarts.

Heater off -Turn switch knob counter-clockwise toposition 0. Switch knob control lightwillgoout.

Notes

I Every time the heater is switched off,the warm air and combustion air blowerscontinue running briefly to coolthe heaterdown quicker.

I To avoid draining the battery, do notrun the heater repeatedly when the engineis not running.

I When the heater is running on theclockworktime switch, it must be switchedoff by hand before attempting to start theengine at low temperatures so that thefull battery capacity is available to turn theengine.

Maintenance

During the winter and when driving oververy poor roads, mud qr snow may tend toaccumulate in the exhaust and combus-tion air intake pipes. Have these pipeschecked for blockage from time to time sothat the heater can continue to work.


Fuses

The auxiliary heater is equipped with twofuses, one 16 amp fuse ior the entireheater and one 8 amp fuse for theoverheating switch. Both fuses arelocated in a fuse holder behind the glovecompartment. When the fuse for theoverheating switch is blown, the fan isworking however no heat is delivered.

lf the replacement fuse blows again, havethe heater checked by your VWdealer.

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Troubleshooting

On cars with gasoline engine the heaterhas a safety switch which is located underthe dash on the left near the steeringcolumn. lf the heater does not start, o-rstarts and then stops again, wait 3minutes and then operate the red lever onthe safety switch.

lf the heater still does not work or if thesafety switch stops it again, there is a de-fect in the heater which can only berepaired by a VW workshop.Should the withdiesel eng e inoperation, wastriggered.lf chedon after repeated turning the switch offand on, see your VW dealer to locate theproblem.

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SLIDING ROOF- INTERIOR LIGHTS CIGARETTE LIGHTER

To open pull crank handle out of recessand turn counter-clockwise.

To close turn crank handle clockwise.

The sliding roof is locked in any position.

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For safety f€asonS; alwaYs fold thecrank handle back into its t€cess,:

Switch positions

Front interior light:Up -ON- with front doors oPenCenter -OFFDown -ON- with front doors closed

Rear interior light:Up/front -ON- with sliding door openCenter -OFFDown/rear -ON- withslidingdoorclosed

I Push knob in.When lighter is ready for use, it will springback.

The socket of the cigarette lighter may beused for 12 volt appliances with maxi-mum consumption of up to 100 watts,such as hand spot light, small vacuumcleaner, etc.

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ASHTRAYS GLOVE COMPARTMENT

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To remove ashtray from dashboard,grip the strip on opened lid and lift at oneside to take out.

To replace, move ashtray lid to closedposition and press into housing.

To remove passenger compaft ment ash-tray, open tray, press down and pull out.

To replace, first insert upper edge, andthen slide ashtray allthe way into housing.

To open - Squeeze the twolock latches to-gether

To close - Pressdoorupwarduntil lock engages

To lock or unlock* - Turn key to right orteft

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ou can lift the visor on the driver's sideut of the center mounting and move it

ASSIST HANDLES/COAT HOOKS

Assist handles and coat hooks areintended for Your convenience.

the door window to Protect againstglare.

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OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE SAFELY

A lot has gone into the manufacture ofyour Volkswagen, including advancedengineering techniques, rigid qualitycontrol and demanding inspections.These engineering and safety featureswill be enhanced by you, the safe driver,

I who knows the vehicle and all controls

I who maintains the vehicle properly

I who uses driving skills wisely.

The following points are important foryour safety, please observe them all.

First things first . . .

I Turn the engine off before you attemptany checks or repairs on the vehicle.

I Be sure tires are inflated correctly.Check for damage and tire wear.

I See that wheel bolts or nuts are pro-perly tightened and not loose or missing.

I Check engine oil level, add if neces-sary. Make it a habit to have engine oilchecked with eVery fuelfilling.

I Check coolant level to assure sufficientengine cooling.

I Be sure you have a well chargedbattery.

I Check brake fluid level. lf too low, havebrake system checked.

I Replenish windshield washer fluid.

I Replace worn or cracked wiper blades.

I See that all windows are clear and un-obstructed.

I Check whether all light lenses areclean.

I Be sure all lights are working and head-lights are aimed correctly.

I Chebk under vehicle for leaks.

I Be sure all luggage is stored securely

You'llfind helpful hints on how to performmost of these checks in this manual. lf indoubt, have these checks performed byyour dealer or any other qualifiedmechanic.

Emergency equipmentIt is good practise to carry emerg€equipment in your vehicle. Some ofthings you should have are: winscraper, snow brush, container or bagsand or salt, emergency light, snshovel, first-aid kit, etc.

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the driver's seat

I Check oPeration of horn.

I Position seatforeasy reach of controls.

I Adjust inside and outside rear viewmirrors.

I Use safetY belts as directed.

I Check operation of foot and parkingbrakes.

I Check all warning and indicator lightswhen starting the engine.

I Do not leave vehicle idling unattended.

I To prevent inadvertent opening .ofdoors irom inside or outside drive withlocked doors.

On the road

I Always drive defensively. Expect theunexpected.

I Use signals to indicate turns and lanechanges.

I Turn on headlights at dusk.

I Always keep a safe distance from thevehicle-in front of you, depending ontraffic, road and weather conditions'

I Reduce sPeed at nignt and duringinclement weather.

I Observe speed limits and obey roadsrgns.

I lf you smell gas fumes in the vehicle,drivswith the wihdows open, but keep therear lid closed. Have the cause immedi-ately located and corrected.

I When tired get well off the road, stopand take a resi. Turn the engine off. Donot sit in the vehicle with engine idling.Engine exhaust is dangerous if inhaled.

I When stalled or stopped for repairs,move the vehicle well qff the road' Turn onemergency flasher and use other w-arningdevices to alert other motorists' Do notpark or operate the vehicle in areas wherethe hot exhaust system may come ln

contact with dry grass, brush, fuel spill orother f lammable material.

I Make it a habit to have the engine oilchecked with every fuel filling.

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BREAK.IN PERIOD

The internal friction in a new engine ishigh. lt will diminish gradually as allmoving parts adjust to each other. Youcan contribute to extending the servicelife and economy of your engine byobserving the following precautions.

During the first 600 miles/1000 km:

I Fullthrottle should be avoided.

From 600 miles/1000 km to 900 miles/'1500 km the speed can be graduallyincreased.

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Manual Transmission

Gear up to600 miles

up to1 000 km

Gasoline1l2l3l4l

Dieseler1l2l3l4t5l

engrne:12 mph25 mph44 mph65 mph

g ne:12 mph22mph35 mph53 mph60 mph

2Okm/h40 km/hTOkm/h

105 km/h

2Okm/h35 km/h55 km/h85 km/h95 km/h


Drivingpositions

up to600 miles

up to1000 km

Gaso neDI2l1l

engrne:69 mph | 1 10 km/h47 mph | 75 km/h22mph I 35 km/h


AFTER BREAK-IN PERIOD DURING ANDAFTER BREAK-IN PERIOD

Aftdr the. break-in period, the followingspeeds should not be exceeded:

Applies to all vehicles:I Details on how to operate both Manualand Automatic transmission are outlinedin the "Operating controls" chaptor.

I Avoid full throttle starts and abruptstops.

r Try to avoid running the engine at max-imum speed - changing up early helps tosave fuel and reduces noise.

I Do not overstrain engine; select propergear or driving positioi before relcn'rgtop speeds.

I Do not let engine labour - changedown . when engine no longer runssmoothly.

r All speeds are only valid when enginers properly warm.

I Always observe local and nationalspeed limits.

Applies in addition to vehicles withAutomatic Transmission:Make it a habit to accelerate graduallyinstead. of using full throtile, Durin!gradual acceleration the transmissionshifts earlier into the next higher gearthus saving fuel.

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Gasoline engine:1 | 16mph

23km/h38 km/h63 km/h90 km/h

top speed

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top speed54 mph33 mph

top speed87 km/h53 km/h


OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE ECONOMICALLY

We made great efforts to make Yourvehicle fuel efficient. However, fueleconomy will vary depending on where,when and how you drive, on the optionalequipment installed and on the conditionof your vehicle.

I Keep a light foot on the accelerator.

I Drive smoothly, avoid abrupt changesin speed as much as Possible.

I Avoid jack rabbit starts and suddenstops.

I Avoid unnecessary idling. Turn theengine off.

I "Warm up" idling wastes gas. Starttheengine just before you are ready to drive.Accelerate slowly and smoothlY.

I Do not drive longer than necessary inthe lower gears. By shifting up early youcan economize on fuel consumption.

I Organize your trips to include in sev-eral errands.

I Any additional weight carried in thevehicle reduces fuel economy. Alwayskeep cargo to a minimum and remove allunnecessary items.

I Remove roof and ski racks when not inuse.

I All electrical consumers contribute toincreased fuel consumption. Therefore,use fan, rear window defogger, etc., onlywhen needed.

I Check your vehicle's fuel consumptionregularly. Keep a written tally sheet or usethe trip odometer. Fuel consumption willvary with traffic, road and weatherconditions.

I lf average fuel consumption seems toincrease, have the vehicle inspected.A well tuned and properly maintainedvehicle will help you maintain optimumfuel economy.

I Air cleaner should be inspected toassure proper engine "breathing".

I Battery should be fullY charged.

I Wheels should be properly aligned.

I Tires should be inflated to correctpressures.

I The published EPA mileage estimatesmay vary, depending on sPeed, weatherand trip length. Your actual highwaymileage will probably be less.

I Have the engine oil level checked withevery fuel filling. Engine oil consumptionis normal but tends to be higher when theengine is new. The use of quality engineoil-and a correct engine oil level areessential for vehicle performance andeconomical operation at all times.


FUEL SUPPLY

Gasoline engine:

Vehicles with catalytic converterrequire unleaded fuel with a minimumoctane rating of 91 RON.

An embossed reminder sticker is on theinstrument cluster, and another stickeris located next to the fuel filler cap.

Such vehicles have a smaller fuel tankopening, and gas station pumps havesmaller nozzles. This will prevent acci-dental pumping of leaded fuels.

Deposits from leaded gasolines destroythe catalytic converter and thus defeatits purpose to control exhaust emissions.

Unleaded fuels may not be availableor.ltside the continental U.S. and Cana-da. Therefore, we'reoommend you donot take your car to areas or countrieswhere unleaded fuel may not beavailable.

Vehicles without catalytic convertercan be driven with regular fuel, includinglow-lead an unleaded fuel with a mini-mum octane rating of 91 RON.

Octane ratingOctane rating indicates a gasoline'sability to resist detonation. Therefore,buying the correct octane gas is impor-tant to prevent engine "knock", whichreduces performance and may causeengine damage.

Under high load operating conditions,high test unleaded gasoline may be used.Regular fuels have an octane ratingranging frorn 91 to 95 RON (ResearchOctane Number) or 87 to 91 CLC (U.S.Cost of Living CouncilOctane rating).

The 91 RON octane rating which youwill find on the inside of the fuel tankflap is based on the research method.The CLC octane rating usually displayedon U.S. gasoline pumps is calculated asfollows: Research octane number plusmotor octane number, divided by 2.That is:

RON + MON

2

The CLC octane rating is usually 4points less than RON rating:

91 RON equals 87 CLC95 RON equals 91 CLC

Do not use any fuel with octane ratingslower than 91 RON or 87 GLG.

GasoholA mixture of unleaded gasoline and etha-nol (ethyl alcohol) known as "Gasohol"is available in gas stations in some areas.

You may decide to use gasohol in yourVolkswagen, provided it contains notmore than 1 0% ethanol and the octane re-quirements for your vehicle are met.

However, we strongly recommend toswitch back to gasoline without ethanol,if you experience the following adverseeffects on your vehicle, because of theuse of gasohol:

- Deterioration of drivability and perfor-mance

- Substantially reduced fuel economy

- Generation of vapor lock and hot startproblems, specially at high altitudes orat high temperatures

- Engine malfunction or stalling.

The continued use of gasohol underthese conditions may adversely affectthe fuel and emission control systemsof your vehicle.


Diesel engine: Diesel Fuel No. 2

Service stations offering Diesel fuel aregenerally located on truck.routes of majorhighways Directories of Diesel fuelstations are usually sold at Diesel fuelstations.

Some U.S. states require permits to, purchase Diesel fuel. Check with youri State Motor Vehicle,Department.

.. Diese! fuel may not be available outsideIthe'continental U.S. and Canada, we

*iecommend you do not take your vehicle"r to countries whgre Diesel fuel may not be

bbtainable.

Yirur Dieselengine has been specificallyr designed to operate on Diesel fuel only.

'Therefore, do not use home heating oilor rcgular gasoline.

The pioperties of these luels may causeserious damage to the fuel iniectionsystem and !o the engine. This couldlead to additional expense and may alsoaffect your warranty.

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Winter operation

At temperatures below 20' F (-7' C),Diesel Fuel No. 2 loses its fluidity due towax separation, which may clog the fuelfilter or tank strainer and keep the enginefrom running.

lf you expect temperatures below 20'F (-7" C):

I Use Diesel Fuel No. 1, if available inyour area.

I lf Diesel Fuel No. 1 is not available, askyour fuel dealer whether his Diesel FuelNo. 2 is sufficiently winterized for theprevailing temperatures.

I As a measure of precaution, add acommercially available Diesel Fuel flowimprover (pour point depressant) to yourDiesel Fuel. Because of the manydifferent flow improvers on the market, aswell as differences in Diesel Fuel, theireffectiveness varies. Use only accordingto instructions on containers. '

I lf winterized Diesel Fuel No. 2 is notavailable, mix Diesel Fuel No. 2 with up to50 % Kerosene. Engine power may drop,therefore keep percentage of keroseneadded to Diesel Fuel as low as thetemperature allows.

lOnly if neither Diesel Fuel No. 1,winterized Diesel Fuel No. 2, nor Kero-sene are available, use up to 30 % leadedor unleaded gasoline.

I Do not use Premium gasdline.

I Mixing Diesel.Fuel No. 2 with Kero-sene (or gasoline) must be done be-fore wax starts to separate. Later mix-Ing may be effective in the fueltank butnot in the rest of the fuel system.

I Always add the correct amount ofKerosene (or gasoline) to the fueltankfirst, and then fill up with Diesel FuelNo.2.

I Do not use "starting assist fluids",they will cause engine damage.

I Do not use fuel line anti-freeze of-fered for gasoline engines.

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Temperature DieselFuelNo.2

Kerosene

20'to 14" F(-7'Cto-10"C 75% 25%

below 14" F(-10'c) 50% 50%


b normal that the engine noise levelis louder during the warm-

in winter. lt is also normal thatsfr-blue smoke may be emitted fromexhaust after starting and during

. The amount of smoke dependstfie outside temperature.

Do rrct let your Diesel engine idle unnec-€ssarily after a cold start-up. Driving offCorvly will shorten the warm-up period.

FUEL TANK CAPACITY

The capacity of the tank is 16.0 gal/60liters (Reserve is 2.5 gal/10 liters of totalcapacity). ,

The fuel filler neck is located above theright front wheel.


CLEANING PRODUCTS EXTERIOR

Any automobile is subjected to abusefrom industrial fumes, corrosive road salt,abandoned lollipops, muddy dog feet,etc.; to name just a few. A well caredfor VW can look like new many yearslater. Regular and correct care will contri-bute to maintaining the beauty and thevalue of your VW.Your VW dealer has a number of car-careproducts and can advise you which onesto use for cleaning the exterior and in-terior of your vehicle.Whether you use VW recommended pro-ducts or other, commercially availablecleaning agents, make sure first of theircorrect application.

Washing and waxingThe paint on your VW is very durable butmust be protected from losing its lusterdue to outside influences. Therefore,wash and wax your VW often. The longerthe dirt is left on the paint, the greater therisk of damaging the glossy finish, eitherby scratching if the dirt is rubbed into thepaint, or simply by the chemical effect dirtparticles have on the paint surface.

Do not wash or wax in direct sunlight. Donot use hot water. Lukewarm to coolwater is kinder to the paint.

Use plenty of water, a car-wash and waxsolution and a soft sponge or hose brush.Begin by spraying water over the dry sur-face to remove all loose dirl before apply-ing the car-wash and wax solution. Useplenty of water to rinse the vehicle off.Wipe everything dry with a chamois toavoid water spots.

To guard against corrosion from insideout, clean drain holes on the bottom ofdoors, tail gates, hatches, etc., after eachwashing. Then wipe dry thoroughly. Alsoinspect all weatherstrips to make surethey do not allow water to enter the bodypanels.

Do not aim the water jet directly at door,hatch or rear lid locks. Tape the key holesto prevent water from seeping into thelock cylinders. Water in lock cylindersshould be removed with compressed air.To prevent locks from freezing in the win-ter, squirt glycerine or lock de-icer intothe lock cylinders. Do not use any solu-tion that can damage the body paint.


The underside of the v6nicte picks up dirtand road salt used to keep streets andh[hways free of snow and ice. To guardagainst corrosion, it is important to re-move mud, debris and road salt from theunderside with a powerful jet of water. Besure to include the wheel housings, bum-pers, muffler, tailpipe and brackets. Thisshould be done twice a year and is bestaccomplished after the vehicle has beendriven through a heavy rain. Let engineand exhaust cool down before washing.

Waxing is not really needed when youhave used a car-wash and wax solution.lf you do not use a car-wash liquid withvuax, apply wax to preserve the naturalshine of the body paint. To obtain a longhsting finish, apply hard wax. Wax againwhen water remains on the surface inhrge patches instead of forming beadsand rolling off.

Use a polish when it becomes evidentthat waxing no longer accomplishes theiob. lf the polish you are using doesnot contain wax, apply hard wax afterpolishing.

Tar or oilDo not allow tar or oil to remain on thepaint. Remove as soon as possible witha cloth soaked with a special paint clea-ner. lf you do not have a tar or oil re-mover, you may substitute with turpen-tine. After applying a cleaning fluid,always wash with a lukewarm soap watersolution and apply a new wax coat.

InsectsRemove as soon as possible with a luke-warm soap water solution or insect re-mover.

Tree sapDo not allow tree sap or bird droppingsto harden on the paint. Remove with alukewarm soapwater solution.

Touch-up paintYour VW dealer has touch-up paint forminor scratches and stone chips. Scrat-ches should be touched up soon afterthey occur to prevent corrosion. lf corro-sion formation becomes visible, however,a simple touch-up job will not suffice.The affected surface must be smoothedwith sand paperand covered with an anti-rust primer, before restoring the paintedfinish.

WndowsKeep silicone sprays off the windshieldto avoid wiper smear in rain.

Clean all windows regularly to removeroad film and car-wash wax buildup. Usea lukewarm soap water solution or analcohol base commercial window clean-ing agent. lf a chamois is used for po-lishing the glass, it should exclusively beused for that purpose.

To assure that windshield washers andrear window washer* also function atfreezing temperatures, anti-freeze mustbe added to the washer fluid reservoirsbeforehand. lt is advisable to use win-dow washer solvent with anti-freeze allyear round. Follow directions on the canfor the right amounts to be used. Do notuse engine coolant anti-freeze or anyother solution that can damage the paint

Wper blades

Always loosen frozen wiper blades fromglass asthey maytearothenruise. Removeall wiper blades periodically and cleanthem thoroughly with an alcohol basecleaning solution. Use a sponge or softcloth and wipe lengthwise.


CORROSION PROTECTION

Plastics

Plastic parts, such as decorative stripes,panels, bumpers, etc., will come cleanduring normal car washing. Should addi-tional cleaning or spot removal be neces-sary, use a soft brush or cloth soaked witha mild detergent solution. Then rinsethoroughly and immediately with clearwater.

Do not use anything which could marthefinish of the plastic surface, such as waxor polish, harsh detergents or chemicalcleaning solvents.

Weatherstrips

To seal properly, weatherstrips aroundhood, hatch, windows, doors, etc., mustbe pliable. Spray with silicone or coat withtalcum powder or glycerine to retainflexibility of the rubber and to protectagainst freezing in the winter.

Sliding doorThe sliding door mounting points, theguide tracks and the roller guides shouldbe lubricated regularly and as often asnecessary.

The engine compartment, as well as allengine, transmission, front and rear axleassembly surfaces have been treated atthe factory with a wax based coating forprotection against corrosion.

Engine Compartment

lf it becomes necessary to steam cleanor otherwise wash the engine oompart-ment, the wax based protective coatingis usually lost. lt is therefore important toreapply this protective coating to all en-gine compartment panels, flanges, cavi-ties, seams and engine assembly sur-faces.

Ghassis

The lbwer body shell of your VW isthoroughly protected against corrosion.However, it is recommended to have theunderside inspected twice a year. Anydetected damage to the undercoating,due to road hazards, should be repairedpromptly. Oil based protective spraysmust not be applied. Only tar or w€xbased anticorrosion protectors are com:patible with th'e factory applied under-coating. Before application, road dirt, saltspray deposits and oily substances mustbe removed.

Whenever the lower body shell, axle,transmission or engine assemblies havebeen repaired, the lost anticorrosioncoating of the affected surfaces shouldbe renewed.

Let yourVW dealer advise and assist you.


Bright metal trimBright or black anodized trim will comeclean with regular washing. To protectmetal trim, use car wax. Remove spotsor dirt from chrome and stainless steelwith a chrome cleaner. Apply a chromepolish for continued luster and protec-[on.

Glass

Use the same cleaning agents as forexterior and polish dry.

Fabric

Use a vacuum cleaner or a soft brisflebrush to remove dust and loose dirt fromcarpeting, upholstery, headliner and

not pour the liquid on the fabric. Dampena clean cloth and rub carefully, starting atthe edge and working inward.

Seat beltsKeep belts clean. Very dirty belts maynot retract propedy. Do not remove beltsfrom the vehicle to be cleaned. Do not

For cleaning, use a mild soap water so-lution._Let belts dry out thoroughly andaway from direct sun light.

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LUBRICANTS

ClimateSinglegrade oil Multi grade oil

Tropical

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Moderate

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Engine

Always use quality oil/petroleum basedand/or synthetic based. The terms "APlService SE or SF' (Gasoline engine) or"CD" (Diesel engine) must appear on theoil container singly or in combinationwith other designations.

Engine oils are graded according to theirviscosity. The proper grade to be usedin your engine depends on existing cli-matic or seasonal conditions.

Refer to the temperature chart whenselecting engine oil. As temperature ran-ges of the different oil grades overlap,

brief variations in outside temperaturesare no cause for alarm. lt is also per-missible to mix oil of different viscosities ifyou find it necessary to add oil.

When using SAE 10 W or SAE 5 W-20engine oil, avoid high speed long dis-tance driving if outside temperaturerises above the indicated limits.

Oil change intervals specified in theWarranty & Maintenance booklet accom-panying the vehicle must be adhered to,including intervals for oil filter change.

Transmission

Manudl transmission:Hypoid-oil SAE=.80, SAE 75W80 orSAE 80W90 (Mil-L-2105 or API/GL 4).

Automatic transmission:ATF Dexron@ for torque converter andSAE 90 or SAE 80W90 (Mil-L-2105B orAPIiGL 5) for final drive.

Lubricant additiveslf your vehicle is properly maintained,it is uneconomical to mix any type ofadditive with fuel or lubricating oils andtransmission fluids.

Battery

Silicone spray or petroleum jelly shouldbe used for the battery terminals andposts.


EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON THE ENGINE

engine compartment of any motoris a potentially hazardous area. lfnotfully familiar with proper repair

lures, do not attempt the adjust-described on the following pages.

caution applies to the entire vehicle.


ENGINE OIL

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Engine oil consumption

It is normal for your engine to consumeoil. The rate of oil consumption dependson the quality and viscosity of oil, thespeed at which the engine is operated,the climate, road conditions as well asthe amount of dilution and oxidation of thelubricant.

Because of these variables, no standardrate of oil consumption can be establish-ed, but drivers should expect an increas-ed oil consumption at high speeds andwhen the engine is neW.

I The engine in your vehicle depends onoil to lubricate and cool all of itsmoving pafts. Therefore the engine oilshould be checked regularly and keptat the required level.

I Make it a habit to have the engine oillevel checked with every fuel filling.

I Lack of sufficient engine oil may leadto severe engine damage.

I The oil pressurewarning light is not anoil level indicator.

Gasoline engine

The engine oil dipstick and the oil fillerneck are located behind the license platetid.

Checking the engine oil levelI Turn off the engine.I To get a true reading, the vehicleshould be on level ground. After turningoff the engine, wait a few minutes for theoil to return to the crankcase.I Flip license plate down.I Pull out dipstick and wipe it clean witha rag.I Reinsert dipstick; push it in all the wayfor an accurate reading.I Pull dipstick out again. The oil level iscorrect if it is between the "max" and"min" marks on the dipstick.I lf oil level is below "min" mark, or notshowing on dipstick, add oil immediately.

Diesel engine

Adding engine oilI Unscrew cap from oil filler neck.I Pull extension tube out of filler neck asfar as it will go.

I Only add the amount of oil needed.Always select a quality oil with the correctspecification. See "Lubricants" on page56.The difference between the "min" and"max" marks on the dipstick is about1 U.S. quart or 1 liter.

I Push in the extension tube, replacefiller cap and hand tighten securely.I Check oil level with dipstick.


Changing the engine oil

-=,/e your engine oil changed regularly,:-: at least twice a year (see Warranty6 tulaintenance booklet).

-- s is very important as the lubricating:'operties of oil diminish gradually during-,:rmal operation of the vehicle.

= _, ou drive mostly shorl distances or in

:-sty areas, the engine oil should be::^ anged more f requently.

Sacause of the detergent additives in the: the fresh oil will look dark after thee-gine has been running for a short time.-rs is normal and there is no reason to:.ange the oil more often than recom--:nded by the manufacturer.

I Turn off the engine.I ,Allow the oil to drain when the engine5 !'/afm.

Gasoline engine

On the gasoline engine, remove the oildrain plug (arrow) fully.On the Diesel engine, the oil drain plug(arrow) does not need to be taken off. lt issufficient to loosen the plug only farenough so that the oil flows out.

Diesel engine

Be mindful of how you dispose of usedengine oil. Do not dump it on garden soil,wooded areas, into open streams or downsewage drains.

Local zoning ordinances or environ-mental regulations will tell you how youcan dispose of it. Should the discardingof the old oil present a problem to you, wesuggest you have the oil changed at yourdealer or a service station.

I Fill the engine with oil. See "Addingengine oil", page 58.Engine oil capacity is listed under"Capacities", page 90.


ENGINE OIL FILTER

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Gasoline engine

Changing the oil filterThe oil filter should be changed at theintervals listed in your Warranty &Maintenance booklet.

I Remove old oil filter element and dis-card.

I Use only Oilfilter pafi No.:070115561 for gasoline engines068115561 B for Diesel engineas otherwise engine damage can occur.

I Lightly coat seal of new filter elementwith oil.

I Screw on filter element and hand-tighten according to manufacturer'sinstructions on the carton or on the filterelement.

Diesel engine

I Fill engine with appropriate amount ofengine oil.

I Run engine at various speeds for threeto five minutes and check for leaks.

I Check dipstick for correct oil level, topup if necessary.


FUEL FILTER

=Jel filter replacements should be per-':"ned by your VW dealer or a qualified-echanic.

l. Diesel engine equipped vehicles,;.;oumulated water should be drained-=gr.ilarly.

=-.,e1 filter replacement and water drain-age interuals are specified in yourrrr arrant/ & Maintenance booklet.

Srculd it become necessary to drain thei-re filter of water between scheduled-,auntenance intervals, proceed asit:ll rCtWS.

To drain water from Diesel fuel filter

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID / MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL

Automatic Transmission Fluid

The torque converter and the transmis-sion are lubricated with Automatic Trans-mission Fluid (ATfl.

The final drive requires hypoid oil SAE 90or SAE 80 W/90, which does not haveto be changed.

Checking the ATF level

The ATF has to be checked at frequentintervals, for instance, when the engineoil is being checked or at least at theintervals specified in your Warranty &Maintenance booklet.

A correct ATF level is very important fortransmission operation.

The ATF should be checked when it iswarm, with the engine idling, the selectorlever in Neutral and the parking brakeapplied.

The ATF filler neck is in the engine com-partement on the left hand side. The dip-stick is attached to the plug. Pull it outand wipe it clean first before inserting itto take a reading.The Automatic transmission may bedamaged by even a tiny speck of dirtOnly use lint free rags to wipe thedipstick Use a clean funnel or spoutwhen adding ATF.

You have enough ATF if the fluid levelis between the two marks on the dip-stick. lt should never be above or belowthese marks.

lf level is too high or too low do notjust add or drain ATF. Have your dealercheck and correct the cause as soon asposible.

For correct ATF specifications, see "Lu-bricants" on page 56.

Changing the ATF

The ATF has to be changed at the inter-vals specified in your Warranty & Main-tenance booklet.

Do not tow the vehicle or run the enginewithout ATF in the trcnsmission.

Manual Transmission Oil

Both transmission and final drive arecombined in one housing. The lubricantused is hypoid oil which does not haveto be changed.


AIR CLEANER

{ dirty filter element not only reduces the

=ngine output but can also cause prema-

:Jre engrne wear.

\crmally, it is not required to,service thez 'cleaner more often than recommended- the Maintenance Schedule. lf the ve--,cle is driven on very dusty roads, the:: cleaner must be serviced more fre-:-ently, even daily.

l-te paper filter element must never bed€ned or soaked with gasoline, clean-nrq fluids or oil.

Atways

Gasoline engine

Gasoline and Diesel engineI Turn off the engine.

I Unfasten clamps and pull top of aircleaner housing toward you.

I Lift out filter element.

I Shake filter element to remove dirt.Replace if necessary.

I Reinstall filter element in top.

I Press top onto lower part of filterhousing and fasten clamps.

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Diesel engine


COOLING SYSTEM

The cooling system is sealed a1d gene-rally requires little attention.

For year round driving, anti-freeze isadded at the factory for temperaturesdown to:

-13" Fl-25" C (USA)

-31" F/-35" C (Canada)

Because ol its anti-corrosion propefties,anti-freeze should also remain in the coo-ling system for summer oPeration.

The coolant levelshould be checked fromtime to time, and always before going ona longer trip.

Should you ever notice a loss of coolanthave the cause promptly corrected byyour VW dealer.

The refill tank and the expansion tank arein the engine comPartment.

The coolant level is normally checkedonly in the refill tank (behind the licenseplate lid).

The expansion tank needs checking onlyif a large amount of coolant is lost or if thewarning light in the water temperaturegauge lights up.

Refill tank Gasoline engine

Checking the coolant level

On the refill tank and the expansion tank,the cap need not be taken off, since thetanks are transparent.

On the refill tank, the coolant level mustbe between the min. and max. markswhen engine is cold and not running'When engine is warm, coolant level maybe slightly above max. mark.The expansion tank is equipped with anelectric coolant level checking device.When the coolant level is too low, thewarning light in the water temperaturegauge lsee page 30) will flash until thecoolant level has been restored to normal.

Expansion tank Gasoline engine

Adding coolant

Top up coolant in refil tank. Only whencooling system was drained or a lot ofcoolant needs to be added, also fill ex-pansion tank.


Wnter operation

At the beginning of. the winter season,have the coolant chdcked for anti-freezeconcentration. lf you have to add, useany quality phosphate-free anti-freezecontaining ethylene glycolwhich is avai-lable at your VW dealer.

The ratio between water and anti-freezedepends on the anticipated outside tem-peratures.

lncreasing the anti-freeze in the coolantfurther than shown on the container isnot only uneconomical, it is also (etri-mental to engine cooling.

tank Diesel engine

rnaintain the anti-corrosion propertiesthe coolant, the anti-freeze concen-

Hbn should not be reduced, even dur-ng the warm season.

lE any quality phosphate-free anti-free-ze containing ethylene glycol. Such anti-hze is available at your VW dealer.

ftli{reeze, other than specified bYkgen, may cause corrosion of the@hg system, leading to engine over-Hirg and damage.

Expansion tank Diesel engine

Only for topping-up coolant, a smallamount of anti-freeze containing ethyleneglycol and phosphates may be used, ifrecommended anti-freeze is not available.

I After adding coolant, run the engine atidle speed for a few seconds.

I Wait for the radiator fan to switch onand off again.

I Check coolant level. Add more coolantif necessary.


V.BELT WINDSHIELD / REAR WINDOW WASHER CONTAINER-

Tension checking

Correct V-belt tension is important foroverall vehicle performance, in particular,tension of the V-belt which drives thewater pump (see also page 89).

Tensioning and replacing of V-belts ve-hicle should be performed by your VWdealer or a qualified workshop.

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The filler cap is located at the left sideof the driver's footwell.

Vehicles with rear window wiper andwasher have an additional container onthe right in the luggage compartment.

To fill the container, unsnap cover andunscrew the filler cap. After filling thecontainer, screw the cap on tightly andclose cover.

The capacities of the containers are listedunder "Capacities" on page 90.

As clear water is usually not adequatefor cleaning the glass, add a cleaningsolution to the water.

Use windshield washer solvent withanti-freeze all year round. lt helps tokeep your windshield and rear windowclean and prevents freezing of fluid in thewinter.

Do not use engine coolant ahti-freezeor any other solution that can damagethe vehicle paint.

Follow the directions on the can for thecorrect amount to be used.

After filling the container press the caponto the filler neck.

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BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR

re brake fluid reservoir is located under.'e instrument cluster in the dashboard:.anel.

-: gain access to the reseruoir, grasp the/,o recesses provided on back of the

-me cover and pull up.

rf , 1en replacing the cover, insert the front:Jge first, then press the cover down=-nly. Make sure it is correctly seated.-ie fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir=-ould always be between the two marks',JIAX" and "MlN". lf the brake ftuid tevet

--lls considerably below the mark "MlN":-e complete brake system should be-.oroughly checked by your WV dealer=nd the cause corrected.


BATTERY

The battery is located underthefront pas-senger seat. To check the battery, movethe seat all the way fonruard.On vehicles with Diesel engine the bat-tery is located in the engine compartmenton the right.

Electrolyte levelUnder normal operating conditions, thebattery in your VW is maintenance-free.At high outside temperatures it is ad-visable, however, to check the fluid levetat regular intervals through the transpa-rent battery housing. The fluid levelshould always be between the "min" and"max" marks in each cell.

lf the fluid level is below the "min" mark,let your VW dealer correct the condition.

Wnter operationDuring the winter months, battery cap-acity tends to decrease as temperaturesdrop. Additionally, more power is con-sumed while starting, and the headlights,hedter, rear window defogger, etc., areused morefrequently.Curtail unnecessarypower consumption, particularly in citytraffic or when travelling short distancesonly. Let your VW dealer test the bat-tery's capacity before winter sets in. Awell charged battery will not only preventstafting problems but will also live longer.

Cleaning terminals and connections

The terminals and connections shouldbe kept clean and greased with siliconespray or petroleum jelly. Make sure theground connection to the body is tightand free of corrosion.

Never drive the vehicle with a discon-nected battery as this may damage theelectrical system.

Replacing batteryA replacement battery must have thesame specifications as the original equip-ment battery. Specifications are listed onthe battery housing. Make sure the repla-cement battery can be installed correcilyand securely. See "Removing and rein-stalling battery" on page 82.


Tire pressuresThe original equipment tires and wheelrims on your vehicle comply with allapfl'rcable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety$andards.

To maintain these safety standards, re-rrernber the following:

f Wheel rims, wheel bolts or lug nuts areneched to fit your VW.

I llo not attempt to mount wheels ofdprvehicle types on your VW; not evenrl-els of a previous model year VW ofilEsametype.

I Tlp use of wheel rims, wheel bolts orlfg nuts that do notd-teodginalfactoryrl afbct the safOrC*1e...-,,",.n1 . -:f @rc you plan on exchanging steelJEdq light alloy wheels, or winter tires-dV mounted on wheel rims, consultpu Wl dealer. He has the technical

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Required cold tire inflation pressures arelisted on a sticker on the left doorjamb.

Use an accurate tire pressure gaugewhen checking inflation pressures. Donot exceed the maximum tire inflationpressure listed on the tire sidewall. Coldtire inflation pressure means: when avehicle has not been driven for at least3 hours or less than 1 mile.

Always include the spare tire during apressure check.

Tire life and rotationTire life depends on various factors, i. e.roads, traffic and weather conditions,driving habits, type of tires and tire care.

lnspect your tires at least every 2,000miles or 3,000 km for wear and damage.lf you notice uneven or substantial we-ar,wheels might need alignment or tiresshould be balanced or replaced.

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Tire manufacturers recommend rotationevery 7,500 miles or 12,000 km for radiatbelted tires. Rotation and balancing, al-though an expense to you, will prolongtire life. The sketch illustrates how tiresshould be rotated.

Tires must always remain on same sideof vehicle.

After rotation adjust tire pressure andtorque wheel nuts diagonally to 123 ftlb/17 mkg. (Please refer to "Changing awheel" on pages 73-75.)

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lf you notice that tires are wearing un-evenly, consult your VW dealer. Unievenwear may not always be due to improperwheel alignment. lt can be the resuli ofindividual driving habits such as corner-ing at high speeds. lf the tire pressure isnot checked and adjusted regularly,abnormal tire wear can also occui.

Tire care

Tire replacement

ln the interest of maximum safety andbest all-around vehicle handling, alwaysbuy replacement radial tires that have thesame specifications with regard to tiresize, design, load carrying capacity, treadpattern, tread depth, etc. This also appliesto WV recommended alternate replace-ment tires.lf your tires are worn to the safe limit,replace all 4 tires at the same time.lf this is not possible, replace tires inpairs, either front or rear. Do not combinetires of different design, size or treadpattern.

Tire wearThe original equipment tires on yourvehicle have built-in wear indicators. Theyare molded into the bottom of the treadgrooves and will appear as approxima_lely 11, inch (12 mm) bands when thetire tread depth is down to r,/ro of aninch (1.6 mm).

When the indicators appear in two ormore adjacent grooves, it is time to re-place the tires. We recommend, how-ever, that you do not let the tires weardown to this extent. Worn tires cannotgrip the road surface properly, and areeven less effective on wet roads.


Tire specifications are imprinted on thesidewall of the tires. lf in doubt, checkwith your VW dealer.

Whenever replacing a tubeless tire, al-rays install a new valve stem. Tire re-pair should only be performed by a spe-cialist.

Sfheel balancingA wheel should always be balanced af-ter a tire repair. Even with regular usea wheel can get out of balance, andsltould therefore be balanced from timeto time. Unbalanced wheels may affectuehicle handling and tire life.

knoving and storing tiresThe driving direction should be clearlymarked on all tires before removing themfur storage, to make sure they are re-rpunted and run in the same direction asbeilorb. Store tires in a cool and dry place.When remounting put the tires with themost tread depth at the front.

Wnter tiresWinter tires are not absolutely essentialon vehicles with radial ply tires, becauseradial ply tires are very good on winterroads.

For a better grip on snow and ice, useradial M*S tires or winter tires with studs.Check with your local Motor VehicleBureau for possible restrictions. Becauseof the special design characteristics ofradial ply M*S tires, they shoutd be in-flated 3 psi above the cold tire inflationpressures required for the regular radialply tires. However, do not exceed themaximum tire inflation pressure listed onthe tire sidewall. Winter tires should havethe same load capacity as original equip-ment tires and should be mounted on allfour wheels. Winter tires with studsshould be run at moderate speeds whennew in order to give the studs time tosettle.

Do not drive a vehicle equipped with win-ter tires at prolonged high speed. Wintertires do not havd the same degree oftraction on dry, wet or snowfree roadsas a normal tire. Fudhermore, winter tireswear rapidly under these conditions.

Winter tires do not fulfill their purposeif the tread depth is less than s/sz in(4 mm).

Snow chains

Snow chains can be used on the rearwheels only.

Check with local authorities for possiblerestrictions.

Only use chains with fine pitch linksprotruding no more lhan t/z in/15 mmfrom tire tread and side walls, includ-ing tensioner. Wheels must rotate freelyin all steering positions with chainsmounted to prevent damage to body, axleor brake components. Remove chainswhen roads are lree of snow.


JACK AND TOOLS SPARE WHEEL

The jack and the tools necessary tochange a wheel are in a bag stored underthe driver's seat.

The spare wheel is located underneaththe floor panel of the driver cab, where itrests on a hinged metal Plate.

I To take out the spare wheel, removethe bolt (curved arrow) from the holdingbracket with wheel wrench.

I When re-installing the spare wheel,slide spare wheel onto metal plate.

I Givethe plate a hard upward push,andmake sure the catch hook is securelyengaged.

I Replace bolt and tighten firmlY.

I Stand in front of the vehicle and pullthe catch hook (arrow) forward to let themetal plate drop.

I Pullout the spare wheel. Check the inflation pressure periodicallyto keep the tire ready for use.

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CHANGING A WHEEL

Step 1

I Take out the bag with jack and toolsfrom under the driver's seat.

Step 2

I With the wheels still firmly resting onthe ground, remove the hub caplwheelcover of the defective wheel.

Wheels with wheelcover(left illustration)

I The wheel cover can be pulled off byhand.

Wheels with hub cap(right illustration)

I Remove chrome plated hub cap withpuller clip and wheel wrench. lnsert clip inholes at rim of a hub cap. Put wheelwrench through clip, brace one end ofwrench on wheel rim and pull lightly onother end.

When you place the hub cap face down,you can use it as a tray for lug bolts (frontwheels) or lug nuts (rear wheels).


Step 3

I Loosen wheel nuts or bolts counter-clockwise about one turn with the wheelwrqnch. Do not yet remove the nuts orbolts.

To loosen - turn counterclockwise

To tighten - turn clockwise

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Step 4

There are two jack ports on each sideunder the car body for front and rearwheelchanging.

I Securely insert the jack into the jackport closest to the wheel to be changed.

I Before inserting jack, clear jack port.

I Place jack as straight as possible, asshown.

Step 5

Never jack the vehicle up by the bumperor body.

Do not raise the vehicle until you are surethe jack is securely engaged.

Passengers should not remain in the ve-hicle when the car is jacked up.

I To raise the vehicle, turn the handleclockwise.Only raise the vehicle as much as isneeded to change a wheel.

Step 6

I Fully unscrew wheel nuts or bolts andplace them into the hub cap. Take the topnut or bolt off last. Place the spare wheelagainst the wheel hub and slightly rotatethe wheel until a bolt hole in the wheel is inline with a threaded stud in the wheel hub.Reinstall nuts or bolts and tighten themcrosswise by hand before jacking the cardown.74www.WestfaliaT3.info - a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW Westfalia T25 / T3 / Vanagon Campervans

Step 7

I To lower the vehicle, turn the handle:eunterclockwise.

Step II Then go crosswise from one nut or boltto another tightening them firmly with thewheel wrench.

I Correct tightness of the wheel nutsis impoilant.

Correctly tightened nuts or bolts shouldhave a torque ol 123 ll lb/17 mkg. Thistorque can be obtained wtth the wheelwrench by any person of averagestrength. lf in doubt about the correcttightness of the wheel nuts, have itchecked with a torque wrench by yourdealer or at service station.

Step 9

I To install the hub cap, place it aroundthe lower part of the wheel center. With afirm blow of your hand on the upper part,the hub cap will snap into place. Makesure it is firmly seated.

Step 10

I Fully lowerthevehicle and remove jack.

I Correct the air pressure of the tire youhave just put on. For correct tire inflationpressures, see the sticker on the leftdoorjamb.

I Store the jack and tools under thedriver's seat.

I Store damaged tire in sPare wheelmetal plate under front of vehicle.

I Engage lock for metal plate and firmlysecure plate with bolt.

I Have flat tire repaired promptly.


FUSES

A failure in the electrical systern may becaused by a burned fuse.

The fuse panel with plug-in arrangementfor relays'is located under the dashboardon the left hand side of the steeringcolumn.

Replacing a fuse

Before replacing a fuse, turn off all lightsand accessories and remove the ignitionkey to avoid damaging the electricalsystem.

I Take cover off.

I Turn all fuses between contact springsuntil metal fuse strips face upward. ln ablown fuse the metal strip is separated.To replace a fuse, simPlY dePress acontact on either side of the fuse'

I Carefully install replacement fuse withmetal strip facing upward. The fuse mustfit tightly between the contact springs -do not bend the springs.

I Reinstallcover.

lf a fuse blows rcpeatedly, do not keepon rcplacing it. The cause of the shortcircuit or overload must be found. On noaccount should fuses be patched up withtin foil or wire as this may cause seriousdamage elsewhere in the electrical cir-cuit. lt is advisable to always carry a fewspare fuses in your car.

Fuse arrangement according to. thenumbers on fuse Panel cover AmP.

1 Tail light left, Parking lightleft,sidemarkerlightleft .... . . . .' I

2 Tail light right, Parking lightright, license plate light, side-markerlightright .. ..... '. I

3Lowbeamleft ... ........84 Low beam right . . . .

5 High beam left, including indi-cator light

pump, blower11 Turn signals

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12 Horn, back-uP lights .

Additionalfuses - in separate fuseholders located at right side offuse panelRear'windowheating ........ 8RearwindowwiPer . .....". IAuxiliary heater*:Entireheater .......16Overheatingswitch . ........ 8

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REPLACING BULBS

F'badlights

'rur vehicle is equipped with double' ament seven inch sealed beam units.

S.rould it become necessary to replace a---adlight, the air intake grille must be-:moved first.

I With a screwdriver loosen the fivequickrelease screws along upper edgeof grille.

I Pull the grille slightly toward you.

I Then lift the grille out of its retainer.

I Remove the three short screws in thesealed beam retaining ring and take thering off.

I Do not alter the position of the longheadl ight adjustment screws.

I Take the sealed beam unit out of thesupport ring and pull the cable connectoroff.

When installing a new sealed beam unit,be sure the three lugs on the headlightengage properly in the support ring.

lf no other headlight part as describedhere was removed or its position changed,it should not be necessary to aim theheadlights. lf in doubt havethe adjustmentchecked by your dealer.


Frontturn signal/parking light bulb /front side marker light bulb

I Remove the two Phillips screws andtake off the lens cover.

I Pull out bulb holder and push down therubber boot.

I Press spring clip inward and take outbulb holder.

I Give bulb a left turn and remove.

I Replace bulb and reverse the aboveprocedure to install bulb holder and lenscover.

Rear turn signal, stop I tail /back-up light bulb

I Remove the four Phillips screws andtake off lens cover with bulb housing.

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I Squeeze the two side springs inward(arrow) and lift out the bulb housing.

I Press defective bulb into bulb holder,turn left and take out bulb.

I Replace bulb and reverse the aboveprocedure to install bulb housing withlens cover.


Rear side marker bulbI Remove the two Phillips screws andtake off lens cover.

I Pull out bulb holder and push down thefluober boot.

I Press spring clip outward and take outhub holder.

I Give bulb a right turn and remove.

I Replace bulb and reverse the aboveorocedure to install bulb holder and lens3CVer.

lnterior lightI To remove lamp, press against springclip on left side and lift out the housing.

I Take out bulb from between the twospring contacts and install new bulb.

I lnstall lamp by inserting switch side ofhousing into cut-out first.

I Then press in the other side untilspringclip engages.

License plate light bulbThere is one bulb housing on each side ofthe license plate. Only if both bulbs areoperative is the license plate properlyilluminated.

I Take the bulb housing off by pulling itdown.

f Remove the two Phillips screws andtake off lens cover.

I Press bulb into housing, turn left andtake out.

I Replace bulb and reverse above pro-cedure to install bulb housing and lenscover.

Make sure the spring clip on each side ofthe housing is securely engaged in thecutouts provided at upper edge of crosspanel.


Always verify part number with your VW dealer

Bulb for TradeNo.

U.S.VW Part No.

CanadaVW Part No.

H 6014

1 034

1816

1073

1 034

1073

89

211

N 191411

zvP 118034

zAP 1 18816

zvP 118073

zvP 118034

zvP 118073

zvP 1 1 8089

zvP 118211

N 19141 1

N',177382

N 177122

N 177322

N 177382

N 17731 2

N 177192

N 177232

Alldashboard lights, such as illumination of instruments, operating controls,indicator and warning lights, should be repaired if necessary by your VW dealer.


EilERGENCY STARTING WITH JUMPER CABLES

I Vehicle with discharged battery: turnoff lights and accessories, remove key,'eflrove lever to N or P and set parkin-g:rrake.

I Vehicle with booster battery should not:e running. Disconnect ground cable.

How to use jumper cables

lmproper hook-up of jumper cables canruin the alternator.

Always connect POS|T|VE (*) to pOSt-TIVE (+), and NEGATTVE (-) to bott se-curing ground strap to body.

1. Connect clamp of plus-cable to positive(*) terminal (1) of discharged battery.

2. Connect clamp on opposite end ofcable to positive (*) terminat (2) of boos-ter battery.

3. Connect clamp of minus-cable to ne-gative (-) terminat (3) of booster battery.

4. Connect clamp on opposite end of

@A - Discharged batteryB - Booster batteryX -To bolt securing ground strapto body

5. Start engine in the usual manner. llengine fails to start, do not continue tocrank but contact nearest workshop.

6. .With_engine running, remove jumpercabies from both vehicles in exaci rever-se order: Steps 4 through 1.

Vehicles with Catalytic Converter /Automatic transmission:Do not push or tow vehicle to staft.Damage to the catalytic converter, thetransmission and/or other pafts of thevehicle may result.Alvrays


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CHARGING OF BATTERY

Slow battery charging

I lt is not necessary to remove the bat-tery from the engine compartment, and itis also not necessary to disconnect thecables.

I Make sure the electrolyte level in eachcell is between the "min" and "max"marks. lf the fluid level is below the "min"mark, let your VW dealer correct thecondition.

I Connect charger cables.

Charger cables must be connected PO'SITIVE (+) to POSITIVE (+) and NEGA-TIVE (-) to NEGATIVE (-).

Do not connect or disconnect chargercables while charger is operating.

I Switch on charger.

I Charging rate not over 6 AmP.Normally, a battery should be charged atno more than 10 percent of its rated

For example, a charging current of 4.5Amp. would be used on a battery having45 Ah. Rated capacity of the battery inyour vehicle is listed on the batteryhousing.

I After charging, turn off charger anddisconnect charger cables.

To remove battery from vehicle

I Disconnect negative ground strap.

I Disconnect positive cable.

I Unscrew bolt of holding plate with openend wrench.

To reinstall battery in vehicle

I Place battery in vehicle and tightenbolt of holding plate.

I Reconnect positive cable.

I Reconnect negative ground strap.


TROUBLESHOOTING

Your Volkswagen should repay you withtoublefree driving if it receives regularmirilenance and proper care.

Strould you ever encounter difficulties instarting your engine or have trouble ontfie road, there are a few repairs whichlrtrr can make to get your vehicle going4am.

A-Vehicle will not stad, enginewill not turn over or turns overtoo slowly.

Locate the condition and probable causeof your trouble in the list on the follow-ing pages and follow the directions onwhat to do. lf the trouble is serious or ifyou are unceftain as to its origin, besure to see a VW dealer or qualifledmechanic as soon as possible

Whatto do

1. Refer to "Starting procedures" onpage 25.

2. Charge or replace battery. Havecause of high power consumPtionchecked.

3. Make sure that all connections aretight:a - check connections at battery andground strap, retighten as necessary.b - check solenoid connections onstarter.

4. Contact nearest VW dealer.

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1. lmproper starting procedures.

2. Run down or dead battery.

3. Loose connections:

-a-atbatteryb - at stafter

4. Starter failure


Condition Probable Cause What to do

B - Engine turns over but will notstart

1. lmproper starting procedures.

2. No fuel in tank.3. Other failures in ignition or fuel

system.

1 . Refer to "Starting procedures" onpage 25.

2. Fill up tank.3. Replace fuse in fuse panel - see

"Fuses" on page 76.4. Contact nearest VW dealer.

G - Engine hard to start. 1. lmproper starting procedures.

2. Failure in fuel or ignitionsystem.

3. Glow plugs not working (Dieselengine only).

1 . Refer to "Starting procedures" onpage 25.



D - Engine knocks (pinging). 1. Octane rating of gasoline notcorrect.

2. lncorrect ignition timing.

1. Fill up fueltank with fuel of properoctane rating. See "Fuel suPPlY" r

page 49.2. Contact nearest VW dealer.

E - Engine heats up excessivelywhile driving, water temPeraturewarning light flashes.

1. Stop-and-go or mountain drivingin hot weather with air conditioning.

2. lnsufficient coolant.3. Defect in radiator fan or thermoswitch.

4. lnsufficient cooling due to foglights or insect screens (forexample) installed on top offront bumper.

5. lgnition retarded.

1. Slow down. Engine temPeratureshould return to normal. lf not,check other probable causes.

2. Add if necessary.3. Turn the engine off and let it cool

down. Contact nearest VW dealer.4. Remove such accessories.

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Gondltion Probable Cause What to do

F_ fuel odor while parked'lo.

G - Strong odor of hot oil.

H - Excessive fuel consumptioncombined with poor engineperformance.

Leak at fuel cap, fuel lines or fuelevaporation control system.

Turn offthe engine. Check fuel cap, r

lines and connections. Seal leaks ifpossible. Contact nearest VW dealer.

Loose or missing oil filler cap. Turn off the engine. Have vehicleto nearest dealer. Engine comparmust be cleaned.

1. Clogged or dirty cleaner.

2. Defect in warm-up unit.

1. Turn off the engine. Clean orreplace air filter element.2. Contact nearest VW dealer.

| - Engine missing and stalling. ldle adjustment incorrect,ignition or electrical failure.

Contact nearest VW dealer.

vehicle towedcompartment


FEATURES

Engine

I Four stroke - gasoline or diesel enginein rear.

I Four cylinder horizontally opposed(gasoline engine), four cylinder in line(Dieselengine).I Crankshaft with four or five mainbearings.I Liquid cooling system, thermostaticallycontrolled.I Thermoswitch operated electric fan.

I Pressure oil feed with gear - typepump and fullflow filter.I Self-adjusting hydraulic valve lifters(gasoline engine).I AFC (Airflow controlled) fuel injection(gasoline engine).

I Diesel injection system with rapid pre-glow plugs and pre-combustion cham-bers.I Paper element air cleaner.

For gasoline engine only:

I Exhaust emission control system withactivated charcoal filter in the fuel system.

I Breakerless electronic ignition.


I Hydrodynamic torque converter andplanetary gearing with three forward andone reverse gear.

I Final drive in separate housing.

I Rear wheel drive, with two constantvelocity joints per drive shaft.

Manual Transmission

I Single plate, dry clutch.

I Synchronized four or five speed trans-mission and differential in one housingwith common lubrication.

I Rear wheel drive, with two constantvelocity joints per drive shaft.

Front wheel suspension

I lndependent upper and lower controlarm

I Stabilizer

I Coilsprings

I Shock absorbers

Steering

I Rack and pinion

I Safety steering column

Rear wheel suspension

I lndependent semi-trailing arms withintegrated axle support

I Coilsprings

I Shock absorbers

Brakes

I Hydraulic dual-circuit power-assistedbrake system with pressure regulator forrear wheel circuit. Front wheels with discbrakes, rear wheels with self-adjustingdrum brakes.

I Parking brake for rear wheels.

Body/Chassis

I Allsteel unitized body

I Frame plates reinforced with side andcross members.


ln the interest of clean airFdlution of our environment has be-oome a problem that is of increasingoo{lcern to all of us. We urge you toirin us in our efiods for cleaner air incontrolling the pollutants emitted fromthe automobile.

Volkswagen has developed an emissioncontrol system that controls or reducesthose parts of the emission that can beharmful to our environment. Your gaso-frre engine VW is equipped with such aslstem.

ly'olkswagen warrants the Emission Con-tsol System in your new vehicle underthe terms and conditions set forth in thelrlananty & Maintenance booklet.

Your Volkswagen with gasoline engineb equipped with such a system, whichcontains the following major compo-rEnts.

Catalytic convefter*The catalytic converter is an efficient*dean-up" device built into the exhaustsastem of the vehicle. The catalytic con-verter burns the undesirable pollutantsh the exhaust gas before it is releasedilrto the atmosphere.

avhere applicable

The exclusive use of unleaded fuel iscritically important for the life of thecatalytic converter. Therefore, only un-leaded gasoline without additives mustbe used.

The eatalytic converter will be damagedby

I push or tow starting your vehicleI misfiring of the engineI turning off the ignition while the ve-hicle is moving or

I other unusual operating conditions.

Do not continue to operate your vehicleunder these conditions, as othenrisefud can reach the catalytic converter.This could result in overheating of theconverter.

For maintenance intervals refer to yourWarranty & Maintenance booklet.

Orygen Sensor(OXS).

The oxygen sensbr, installed in the ex-haust manifold, continuously senses theoxygen content of the exhaust and sig-nals the information to an electronic con-trol unit.

Every 30,000 miles/48,000 km, the OXSlight on the instrument panel will comeon and stay on to remind you to takeyour vehicle to your VW dealer for thescheduled emission control rnaintenancedescribed in your Warranty & Mainte-nance booklet.

Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR).

Some of the exhaust gas from the en-gine is diverted before it enters the muff-ler. This gas is routed back into theintake manifold. An exhaust gas recir-culation valve controls the flow to theintake manifold. The exhaust gas recircu-lated into the combustion chambers ofthe engine helps to lower the formationof oxides of nitrogen (NOx) during thecombustion process.


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Ehgine

llaximum output SAE netllaximum torque SAE net

Stroke .................

t$eltsftankshafVcoolant pumpfulant pump/alternator ...................

s<plugshcheru

&cfrode gap ......................

rery

tlThis beh is essential to engine operating. lt is advisable thereforebdrflays carry a spare belt in the vehicle to allow prompt replacement.

Gasoline engine Dieselengine

48 hp at 4200 rpm70.1 ft lb at 2000 rpm97 CID (1588 cms;3.40 in (86.4 mm)3.01 in (76.5 mm)23:'l

9.5 x 643 LAl)9.5 x 600 l-A

Specifications are listed on the battery housing. A replacementbattery must have the same specifications as the original equip-ment battery.

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82 hp at 4800 rpm105 ft lb at 2600 rom117 CID (1913 cm3)2.7Oin (68.9 mm)3.70 in (94 mm)7.3:1

9.5 x 1070 LA

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0.028 in (0.7 mm)


Station Wagon CamP-Pemissible roof weights Kombi mobile

Roof weights lb/kg ............. .. 22O/1OO* 1 10/50.

. Applies only to rooJ rack mounted to rain gutters or roof luggage

rack (Campmobile with Pop-Up Roof) Distribute load evenly.

Kombi Camp-mobile

mmDimensions

Lengthwidth.Height (unladen)Overhang, f ront ....................

WheelbaseFront trackRear trackGround clearance with gross vehicle weight...'

90 Turningcirclediameter....................

C.apacities

Fuel tank......Reserue (of total capacity) ......

Cooling system

Engine oilwith filter changewithout filter change

Automatictransmission fluid ATF

Windshield washer container ...

Rear window washer container

Gasoline engine Diesel engine Weights

16.0 gal/60 liters2.5 gal/10 liters

18.6 qt/17.5 liters

4.8 qt/4.5 liters4.2 qt/4.0 liters

3.2 qV3.0liters


16.0 gal/60 liters2.5 gal/10 liters

16.9 qt/16 liters


4.3 ql/4.2liters1.1 qV1.1 liters

Gross vehicle weight lb/kgGross axle weight front lb/kgGross axle weight rear lb/kg

I """ sticker on left

f doorlamb

179.572.676.742.237.496.862.364

7.4

45701 84520551 160

95024601 5831 570

190

4570 1 179.s 1 4570 1 179.s1345 172.6 11845 172.61950i77.1 11960 180.71160 142.2 11160 142.2esol 37.4 1 95ol 37.42460196.8 12460 1e6.815m162.3 11s83 162.31570 | 64 1570 | 64

190 7.4 | 190 7.4approx. 35 ft/l0.7 m (wall to wall)


I'EHICLE I DENTIFICATION

fb ldentification Numberblocated on the instrument panel on thediue/s side so that it is visible from theotside through the windshield.

The safety compliance stickerb your assurance that your new vehiclewhplies with all applicable Federallhor Vehicle Safety Standards whichrere in effect at the time the vehiclerc manufactured. You can find thisdicker on the left doorjamb. lt shows therurth and year of complete and in-cunplete (campmobile only) productionand the vehicle identification number ofyurr vehicle (perforation) as well as theeoss Vehicle Weight Rating and theOoss Axle Weight Rating.

The Vehicle ldentifcation labelis located on the left side under thedashboard. The label contains the follow-ing information:

1 Vehicle ldentification Number2 Vehicle Code3 Engine and Transmission Code4 Paint and lnterior Code5 Option Codes

A duplicate of the label is in yourWarranty& Maintenance booklet.

91

I2345

tioT0RK8. / GtTR. l(0.

tilG. (0Dt/TRAilS. (00t

ta((t{R. / luilillau5iT.PATNI lt0 / lllTnl0l

Frs-oso I


The Engine Number (gasoline engine)is located on the right side of the engineblock.

The Engine Number (Diesel engine)is located on the engine case next to theinjection pump.


EMERGENCY TOWING BY COMMERCIAL TOW TRUCK

Your car can be towed by commercialtow trucks using conventional sling-typegear.

Always tow with rear wheels off theground

This restriction does not apply to carswith manual transmission.

ff excessive damage or other conditionsprevent towing your car with rear wheelsd the ground, use wheel dollies.


LIFTING VEHICLE

The vehicle should never be lifted orjacked up frcm undemeath the engineoil pan, the transmission housing, or thefront or rear axle. This could lead toserious damage.

Lifting with workshop hoist

Make sure there is sufficient clearancebetween pads and vehicle before drivingvehicle on to hoist.

The vehicle must be lifted only at the liftpoints illustrated.

Lifting with floor jack

The same lifting points as illustrated forthe hoist also apply when using a floorjack. To avoid damage to the underbodyor chassis frame, it is necessary to inserta rubber pad between the floor jack andthe lift points.

FrontAt the front jacking Point

Lifting with vehicle jack

Refer topage 73.

RearAt rear cross member

the "Changing a wheel" on


STARTING ENGINE FUEL SUPPLY/FUEL CAP


Engine will only start with selector leverin Neutral or Park.

llanual Transmission

Startwith gearshift lever in Neutral, clutch@ddepressed.

Casoline engineDo not depress accelerator pedal slightlywhen starting. This applies at any outsideand engine temperature.

For more details, see page 25.

lhsel - cold engineAtoutside temperatures down to -15" C,grll out handle for cold start device. Atbwertemperatures the handle should nothe pulled out. Turn key to pre-glowposition. When glow plug light goes outslart the engine. Depress acceleratorpedal while cranking and release pedalCowly as engine begins to run.

Itrtlhen engine has reached normal operat-hg temperature, push the cold startffinrdle in.

Diesel- warm engineDo not depress acceleratorwhile starting.Do not pull out cold start handle.

The glow plug light will not come on. Youcan staft the engine immediately.

A vehicle with Automatic Transmissioncannot be started by pushing or towing.See page 81 for "Emergency startingwith jumper cables".

Gasoline engineREGULAR, unleaded fuel only.

Under high load operating conditions,high test unleaded gasoline may be used.

Gasohol may be used, provided it con-tains not more than 10 % ethanol.

Do not use any fuel or Gasohol withoctane ratings lower than 91 RON or87 CLC.

Dieselengine

Diesel Fuel No.2.

As cold weather sets in, the Diesel fuelshould be winterized - see page 50.

Fuel cap - Above right front wheel

The fuel tank has a capacity of 16.0gal/60 liters including 2.5 gall10 litersreserve.


Driver's seat

To adjust seat, Pull lever (1) uP.

To adjust backrest, push lever (2) down'

Sparewheel

Underneath floor panel of driver cabin'

Jack and tool kit - under driver's seat'

Engine comPadment lid

You have access to the engine compart-

ment lid frorn inside the luggage com-partment.

To ooen the lid, rollthe floor covering out

oitfrir *"y and turn both lock handles to

the left.

To close the lid, reverse the above pro-

cedure.

Fuses

On left under dashboard. See page 76'

Tire pressure

See sticker on left doorjamb.

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Jack Points - two on each side


ATF dipstick.Check ATF levelwhen ATF is warm, withengine idling, selector lever in Neutraland parking brake apptied.

Dipstick has cover plug attached.

Details on page 62.

Brake fluid reservoir

under instrument cluster. Brake fluid levelsfrould be between upperand loweredgeC reservoir.

f bnke fluid must be added to the reser-xri, use only new and unused DOT 3 orIX)T4 brake fluid that meets SAE speclftation J 1703 and conforms to MotorItehble Safety Standard 116. Using anydpr brake fluid, or using brake fluid thatlras absorbed moisture from the open*, or brake fluid that is dirty, may causepemature wear or unreliable brakingdbn.t o not add or mix DOT 5 silicone typebd<e fluid with the brake fluid in your carG Severle cromponent corrosion mayresrdt Such corrosion could lead tohake system failure.

Air cleaner

lf the vehicle is driven on very dustyroads, the air cleaner must be servicedbetween specified maintenance intervals.Details on page 63.

Windshield washer container

- under dashboard left hand side.Fill with water and cleaning solution.Follow mixture instruction on can.After filling, screw on cap tighily.

The container for the rear windowwasher" is located on the right side inthe luggage compartme.nt.

BatteryThe battery is located under the frontpassenger seat (Gasoline engine) resp.on the right side in the engine compad-ment (Diesel engine).

The electrolyte level should be betweenMlN. and MAX. marks on battery housing.Check each cell. tf the fluid levet is be-low the "MlN" mark, let your VW dealercorrect the condition.

Fuel filter (Diesel engine)How to drain water from the filter seepage 61.

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COOLANT REFILL TANK, OIL DIPSTICK, OIL FILLER CAP

3 - Engine oilfiller cap

Use quality oil labeled "APl Service SE"or "SF". For Diesel engine use oil labeled"For Service CD". Oil viscosity chartson page 56.

Gasoline engine

The coolant refill tank, the engine oildipstick and the oil filler cap are locatedbehind the license plate lid.

1 - Coolant refilltankAnti-freeze must remain in the coolingsystem all year round. Coolant levelshould be between MlN. and MAX. markson the refill tank when the engine is cold.

Always add antiJreeze and water in ratiospecified on container of the antifreezemanufacturer. Use quality phosphate-free anti-freeze containing ethyleneglycol.

Diesel engine

2 - Engine oil dipstickVehicle must be on level ground. Stop theengine and wait at least 5 minutes beforechecking the oil level. Level should bebetween upper and lower marks ondipstick. Difference between marks isapprox. 1 U.S. qt/1 liter.


Battery . . 68,69Batterycharging .. ........ 82Brakefluidreservoir ........ 67Brakewarninglight . ....... 27Brakes ......19Break-inperiod. ....46Bulbchart .........80Bulbreplacing .... ........77Buzzer ... . 6,24

Capacities ...90Gatalyticconverter . ....... 87Cigarettelighter. ....41Cleaningproducts ...52Climatecontrols .... 35Clock. ......30Cohstartdevice ... ....... 26Coolingsystem .....64Conosionprotection ....... 54

Defogging/defrosting ...... 36Dimensions ........90Do-it-yourselfservice ......72Doors . T

Emergencyequipment '.^ZZEmergencyflasher . ........32Emergencystarting ........81Emergencytowing . ........93EmissionControlSystem ....87Enginecompartmentlid .:... 9Enginecooling .... .....30,64Engineexhaust... .........87Enginenumber ......92Engineoilchanging ........59Engineoilchecking .........58Engineoilgrades ....56Expansiontank.... .....64,65

Fan.. : .......30Features .....86ForeigncountrydrivinS ............ 3Frontseats .........11Fuel economy .... .........48Fuelfilter ...... .....61Fuelgauge .........31Fuelinjection .......86Fuelsupply .........49Fuses. ......76GasStationlnformation .....93Gearshiftlever ...,........20Glovecompartment ........42Glowpluglight . .....28

Headlightdimmerandftasher . . . i:83Headlights....., :........77Headlightswitch .. ........92Headrestraints ... ........ 14Heating/Ventilation ........ 35Highbeam ......29,39Horn . 4

lgnition/steeringlock .......24lndicatorlights .... ........27lntroduction 2lnstrumentillumination .....32lnstrumentpanel ... ....... 4lnstruments ........30lnteriorlight ........41Jackandtools. .....72Jackpoints ........74Keys .

Kickdown device

Lanechanger .... ........ 33Licenseplatelights ........29Liftingvehicle ... ...94Lights. ..32,22Locks. 6Lubricants ...56Luggagecompartment .... ....... 14


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pageManual Transmission .'.. .,-20ManualTransmissionoil ... - - -.'' .62Mirrors ...... '.....10Miscellaneous .... . ".'..'96Notestoowner .... .'''..'- 2

Parkingbrake. ......19Pre-glow " ' .25

Rearlid '...'.......9Rearviewmirrors . .....'...'10Rearwindowdefogger ' ' '...32Rearwindowwiper/washer . . . . .' -.34RefillTank ......64,65Reverse '...-2O

Secondaryheatexchanget." ' ' 3-7

Selectorlever ..... .... " -'21Sidemarkerlights.. . "'.'..78Slidingdoor ...... .. '...8,54

pageSlidingroof .. "...'-41Snowchains """-.71

Startingprocedures '.. ' ' ' - '25Steeringlock -.. ' ' ' ' '24Stoppingengine -.. '.26Surirboi...... "'--41Sunvisors ....43Switches ..'.-32Swivelseats. ..".-.12Taillights .'--78Technicaldata. .....89Technicallnformation .......86Temperaturegauge'.......30Tired....... ....'..69Tools . "..'-72Towing .'....93Transmissionoil ...'.......56Tripodometer ..... .'......30Trdubleshooting .. .........83Turn signal/headlight dimmerswitchlever.. .......33

Undercoating ....".54Unleadedfuel ..... ... "...49

pageV-bett. ...66,89Vehiclecare ".'---52Vehicle identification number/label . ' 91

Vehicleoperation . --".." 44Ventilation/heating . ......' 35

Warninglights . . .. . . .'. - -. 27Washeireservoir ...90Watertemperaturegauge 9qWatertemferaturewarninglight' ?9Weights...... ...'90Wheels ..'..69Wheelchanging ... ' 73Windows..-.... ..'.10Windshieldwasherfluidcontainer . " . 66Windshieldwiper/washerlever . . . .' 34


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