Volkswagen Owner’s Manual: , Gperation and Maintenance | Type1Volkswagen Owner’s Manual: Operation and Maintenance 1973 Models Eo Sa ea Volkswagenwerk Aktiengesellschatt‘The VOLKSWAGEN OWNER'S MANUAL consists of two major eectipton and Dangrows 6 Maintenance rlocrd, ‘The festpartacquainis you wit your Vokswagen Warraty and the operation of yout ar also gles you Infrmallen on aol ot lubrication, plas echnes your Vakewagen in tp Sing condtion. Check the mileage chan atthe end of ts ou" certo your Auorized Volkswagen Dea ‘The first maintenance service at 600 miles is free of charge (you only pay for engine and transmission oii). You are further entitled to free diagnosis services at 6,000, 12,000, 18,000 and 24,000 miles. ‘Aways have yout Volkswagen Owner's Manual with you when you tnke your car to fn Alhorized Volkswagen Dealer for service... It provides your Serie Acviser ‘sn he lnformaion he wets sidenablestitormabe the recessaryenties fo You. Ploase wend ts manual betor you dive your new Yottewagen, Acquait youreat ‘wth ts leatures, and know how fo operatat more safely. becauss the ors you keow abou! ithe more you wil enjoy eving you Volkswagen ues end tnt le mae ns anes ee Vola poy 113 with Manual Teensmission. Where vemont therefore the rch is resteved {he contvols equipment ard Technical to make changes at any tone during the disse Vahowagen Sedan 1 he ous yew wana note ‘wagon Convertible site considerably ‘weil pon’ the out te tox YVaious tens shown or described in the manual may bo eptons of certain medoi Check with your Authorised Wa Dealer or wvatasie options oFCONTENTS page aes charge cats ore bir Corditoner 2 Sitomator waming Hate 2 fsmirays i botemati stick Sit 8 utematic Transmission Fuic |. 51 futary Healer a Batory « Bate warning light " Bulb char S Bulb replacing 6 Changing a whee! Ss crangng engine 2 ‘Ghecking anaine cilleve ry Cleaning you Vi 3 omwertbi op 2 Deroster a Diaanesis and Mairterance . 0! Diewibvtor adresses o Emergency nser 0 Engme oll grados a Fuel sueay 0 Fuses a Dear VW Owner: ‘ft has gone nto the manutacture of Enanesring.techniaues. gid aval convo and \Gemandng ‘iepactons. “he enpineorng and efay featur have goneinto your Ww be ert byyeu Maho knows hi venice and all he con =e mamas ie vencie proper wo urge you to road this manual care- ily, fo maitain your Vi proparly and 1B Bllow the creck Ist shown on ts page Gove compartment ‘2 Heactight smten " Heater 2 Heater lover spot ght 2 Igntion/steareg lock 10 Inatrmentttumination| i" Insirament pare 3 tern ight 5 Line changer 8 Lobrisaton s Luggage cemparinenis a Mainienance record o7 Manual Transmision 16 Rearview mirore 1“ Rear window defogger 4 Seley oats ‘ Seats : Siding 10 eS Spare wh Spark plugs: cessing and rplacing 48 Speosometer wth us gauge siartaghiats ” Sonviaore 15 ‘Betote geting pete ino whet: 1 =ake sure tat te Wes are Itetec Sereaty. Watch the trend depth ingicaor on the tres Look for brulsas and wear Sse that all windows we clean anc Uunobstacted 4 Grck nat ag ana a Tah = Check iat al ights ae tunctoning for ight ignition on} Inthe crver's seat: 1~Positian eat propery for easy reach ‘Sarina he ergine 5~-Creck brake cperation -Make sure thst a coors ere closee securely and locked age Teamcal daa 2 twee 2 Towing and vale naling 2 Tranemeson ollgrases 58 Fraibsroging % ‘Smmeorswites lever 13 bot acjusing orreplacing 48 VetieeIsentiestion 3 saan w Windenield washertiu container. 39 Windenield wperiwasnerlever 13, Winer operation 3 ‘And wes you ae on te highway: always ave detersvey, Expect me noxpocta 2 Une oi ‘changes. Tum en beadlchts at dusk {4-Folow al a safe diszance. A good Tule! thumb isto alow a sinvmum ‘fone ear feng fr eae 10 mpm OF pe fndinclement weather. 6-Onsewe socedliits ane obey hich- way sn 1 = Won ied, get ofthe highway. stop ane take ares. 8—Wren stoped or garkedalnays cet the persing arate 2 -yion saeso supped oars fhe emtrsercy lather and ase road Haws or otter warnng devicss 10 War ober notorissTYPE PASSENGER CAR MANUFACTURED BY VOLKSWAGENWERK AG_(month/year) ‘THIS VEHCLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR ‘SAFETY STANDAROSIN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANU- FACTURE SHOWN ABOVE, i GVWR LB 0000 (chassis number) GAWR_LB. FRONT 0000/REAR 0000 This sicko is your assurance that your the sticker also stows the month and 1873 Volssnagon complies wth al US. yosrofpredusten engine chases hu Fecera our vorite Satoy Slardaras ber of your ear pertoraten} a well es Which wore in elect at tho tire "ho tne Grove Vehicle Woignt Matng atthe Venice was manufactured. You cen faa Grote axle Woight Rang, this stckar on tole doorjame, 2 Vehicle Identification The identification plate ‘The chassis number The engine number is te “bith ceriicate” of your Volhi= i aso lcsted an the instument psnel = stamped on the generator suppert Mtagon. its ocalegunderinren hood ont arvers sie sha is wsibe Norge ‘This is for your growcson to ald the apprehension of ear thiowes enatne On me Vokkewagen Sodan 111, the pate ts. The chess numbaris alse stamped on manutacturer’s name, place ol orign, moda wore and "rages.Keys Your Volkswagen cemes with wo ses of ‘The key withthe elongated head is for the doore anc the lgntion steering ck ‘glove compariment only. The glave com- Fartment of the VW Sedan t11 Gove net ling Sopresse, done a0 matically. We provided this additionat fate Teaure 80 you wan't be locke To lock and unlock doore trom the Inside egress or pul cut necking dewe. Since ou! Velkswagonisalmostairight wil be saser to close the doar # you locking lever inside door handle (pull 0 open) Donetirvite car thet by leeeg your cer uatendes wih ne theives docrandihoneyis stlin he Igelten ek tis a o00d esto heap 3 record of your oy numbers inyour wallet ogetner ih Your teas, yeu Should tose 8 Hey Windows We recommend you donot put daca ot ‘hot wilntertre withthe diversion, {he font doors by means of winders We {vshloned the knebs for your safely Te openthe vent window, turn kneb ito “Temake closing te vont window sir, ‘we suggest you fist pus on te Torware part ol he vont window 9 Bat its fnvgy gana ne mesmenopng beekto lock tinlace. Doors Aways dive wit locked doors to pre ‘ent wavertnt opening of «oor trom the nai, especialy with smaller chi. fron inthe car, ‘To lock and unlock doors frm the outed Butyos can also look twthout a key Fist push in the inside locking knob on ‘he upper door paral. Then cepress the phonge ne ran door Men He On the YW Cenvortbla depress. the Dbeting loverin the nade door handle Seats We recommend you do not adjust the fcdenly Jett forward oF beckward Which cold esultntoes of contra. Your Yolkswagen nas aajstenie wont Seat adjustment Dut the lever onthe inboara sige ofthe oat side the sea to the desired Dositen, Let he lever go tnd move te itis sesurey engaged.Backrest adjustment To dst the backrest. lit the lever at Srecticn desred. Let the lever o> 1 Tack he bsekres!inposton, Vio nave instled lack an the sige ot You can asengsge this lock by puling tp the lover Tih the sacaret forward souttteway rosy aan ite ‘A shoulder belt should not be worn by 3 person less than 7 Te height, because Warould rot be In ite moet protective postin, and therefore may insronse the possiblity of hry m acolision, “To tastan your lsn/shouler bet gras the bettorgus and pullthe bat na cor tinuous sow motion asross your chet fantor ne! and puch down ust tS rely Tnckod wih an acidle click should note worn wisted. ‘To untasin the bolt pushin he release marteg Pres onthe cormaporing ‘ing eutot Be anchor housing Te store ne prance vt ue te the asst strapon the docr post For the gastengerscaman the reacting ure the tet is fly woune up on the Safety belts ‘A salety bot isprevdod for sach seating Pesiton in your Yoltswagen. For yout protection, aston yur safety bat beore Srvng ff and wear la al ies whe th ca Is In motion. etshesteichlorcesduninganaccident Should ba replaced. ‘a een arog 3 Trent passenger to put on thelr seety bets. The buszer will Sound ard ihe PASTEN SEAT SELTS sgn on the Gash engaged. The warning system wil isa bereivatee tf te passenger Inthe front passenger sot ene wong ay passenger seat fuly wound up on ts Fevactor so that th elt Tongue fin Doseibilty of is Becoming a siikng ‘bec! incase of asusden sop. Dono! step in mare than one person in each elt ‘Satety bolts for rear seats The far sates equpped win ap the retracting nechenism mil tae Up the ‘sack unt! the alt ‘issn Satoty belts for front seats “ha font sests are equipped with Iap/ oulgar bets whan automate locking serach et agus oman ‘he pul on the bol slow. A sudden foton locks the. bel. The avionate "Beking mechansm in ne eat wll Heep il or in'e cure. and wor the (ars speed ic resueed ‘To tasten your ip bet, grasp the belt tongue inthe inboard bucks. Push in Unt yeu hear a sick t be sutethe belt Ieiockee securey, ‘To untesten ne bel, pushin tnerleate Parkes PRESS mite bucde ‘To store te det, guide the elt tongue 1 the rovactor Make sure the Del's tSngua ard bueklo shod ahwaye opt on top of to seat for resdy use, 09 rol peri them to get caught uncer the Bet care Keep safety bets clean. if cleanings tees Do nol alow the belis ‘> retract uni thoy are compleiey ary. Do notbleach or dye satey belts, Do not Se any oir lerng ape Ty tunel. Gneek bet neboing and dna Ings for damage. 7Instrument panel wit 1 Vents forhostng stoning (thors are 2 “thorei@ patron sach sido) 23125 3- Brame wering ag " = Sat belt warsing ant ate ave rede aperture ci demesne 8 10=Windeieldwipariwashesferor ® forthe front side wincows (here is one on exch side) 23 Speedometer dal wit unl gauge ancwaring lights 12 Ents tortean airvertianon 2 7a Brake waning ight iu 8 Saoty bet warming ght 6 10-Switch fr rear window defogger 2 Fuse box 41 ition steering idk o Centot ina for Autry Hoar {ootienal easiomen!) ea aneay ie FEmorgereyiashorawien te ~Emergerey!lasner witch Pineover ado aperture Tun signal and headlight dimmer switch lever 8 irobtor tres airan 2 ashi central snobs (2) BsIgoton/steering lock Fasionssiety bets Make sure the goa ianiion key. = ‘gntion ofsteeing locke, wheel unt the kay tues hae {2 Igntion on/stooring free (or lowing. 8-Starterenaaces. “The key returns 0 postion 2as soon Be tie eleasec Never eperate tne tho key Deck! postion 1 and repost the string procodro Moro on sta ing. tum the ey back to poston 1 an Bulilt out Turn the sterrig whsel unt remove. the key. Therefore 00. NOT REMOVE the Koy while you are deving rab te cari volingt 8 tcp 0 Brake warning Fght You Vetkswayenis aqupped ih aduat fore ront brakes and one for ha oat brakos, can function ingepencerly. ith brake waring light igh wp whey You mppy na bake nis og ore tut a lenger cistance and greater podal Breau ae gure 9 ing ca 9 Try out the etectivencss ofthe brakes you leavette key in he ignivonssteer- dryers door is opened. This Is Your fominde toremove he key Emergency flasher switch It your car is disabled or garkeg under femergercy conditions, eapress, the Signals lash smultavocusy. The warn ing light in the buitey or hod flashes by caretlly stating and stopping on the safely enough fo tke you fo tha nearest Gesler, proceed cautovsly and’ ow Suey dota ns Proper unctioningot rake warsing light Tretrano warnnguon wiltgnuparen ater the angine has boon started. This your assurence tat the brake wamng ign tinetone prover, ‘Sees tot go au ater starting, here may ‘bea dec! in the Bectrcsl system brake warning igh is necomplshed a8 {olows: Depress tne brave warning light her ‘uring tho igniton on the rob Depress tho rocker swich to the fst Stop to tum cn Re parking and se ton ne aang sen epee, ‘lowe with reduced briahtness for exny ‘eeagaton nthe dare When the mer. gay sane on operon te {ee mstrumantilumeaion). the Nght has ful erghiness whom the emergency forme heater lover and the ght inthe TewP-swich forthe optional RUxIaty totum an he headlights anion or) Instumentiluminafon— YW 113 wen fo ads the orighinese OF the the parking and de marker, lieanso Plata, ‘alan insturent lies, om fenoy flasner ight spot ght tor the Pull the knob tothe second stop to tun fen behosdights (onvor on lights and the neater fever spot lignt by Ignition is turnac of or wten the ergineSpeedometer dial The Tas sgt inred indicates 1/10 of & The fallowing warring lights ara inthe ean Cure srals cates OIL cteresue uct gauge When he neacle son °R" there is a reserve of abou! t gallon of uel lett n Your tenk.-- tne etvel at he nent Imerea warnng on frat ar “hey should go ot ater youhave started tre bngine mere are two levers just Derine the ‘The lever on the lt si is forthe turn signatmescight dimmer swich, The lever oF te igh se Is fo te The twin signa’s and the windshies turn sorte Liter down let tam signal like driving around a ccrner), and the Hosting wheel turns fo te straight un rls fective te cana ‘Yecuotey. Have your Authorizes. VI Beslorchack and rept for you cme © the alterator but ala the fan at ceole the engine, Tighten or eplace tha bl Te rteate your menton when chang. or depress the lover to an intarmedate Dositon The evo: wil rluin the OFF gon, c-onpresewe waning ton. QIL stop atonce do notaive on butcontect your nestet tare warning ght anon Ine ete ts secs cance ine at Seas ca eadarenar olver warning dev Before werking on any part rte engine Nall unll the eagine hat cooled down turcienty oaotgh immer cator light in the speedometer diel will ight uo whon tho Nohboam avo. wintsinavious WIPED The windshield wising system o wo speeds: ow ang nigh Ling lverotrst step —low specs Lining lever secone stop nigh speoa 1 Jou jt sgn i me ove etre To give you tll bakery power whie ‘wigers: will slop. automatically at this indeed vasier €E3WASH pul te lover toward te steering wheel dry windshield. you may scratch the floss. Spray wesher falc onit fst 18Sercrnrenssgeoe a ee coe Tipo keep inte ote era Depress the eckerawitchto tur onthe fearwingo ostoage. Tagen con ‘you thatthe delogoer fs swictod or. To gue you tll batery power wrile ‘atcallyat his moment void an unnecessary dain on te bat. 32 caret when removing eblecs trom the luggage compartment behind "me fear seat Sharp edges may damage he ‘efogaerin the rear wincow. Assist straps and coat hooks There i one assist strap and one cost Interior light Ie switch positions are own —ON (wits doors cosed) ~ (onthe VW Convert, height and ight The suit postions are Let On (wn doors open Fight —ON (wth doors closes) Rear view mirrors Inside day-night miror (except W111) You can move the cay-night minor rom cles dvigh sity to orgareva Word or downward a ho Boon of tho Ashtrays Front ashiray Pato open te ashrayincheinrument the tep cover Now pull out he tay. ‘out tack, ol the tp cover dow, Inger the ayn thaguise ris ane Duh Rear ashiray To remote the ashvay in the rear piston’ cangartnent es sown at push the ashtray back in again Sun visors To protec the civ trom side gare the sunvisor ane passengers side cannot de moredtowara he adeControls for Manual Transmission 1 cutenpecat Aways depres 6 out goa uly partly depressed: Tha may savse oe ‘ature wetr cr damage 4 Gearshift over ‘The Menusl Trassmission is ful sy Foverze gear oro arranged ae iuststec TT shit patiarn 1g also shown on the Instrument panel below the speed esting your hand onthe sitiever knob while dving will cause premature woat speed ranges s5ee6 Fom the fst day. You 0 rot have Sbreatcinschodul.Toreare,haweve, spesc ranges fot ind 123k mph Erdgeer 21s mph Sn gear roms mp up you have atric situation whare its eter fo yuo ove 7 mph in 2nd gear e2nphinsragear 2 Brake pedat fiat youl ne bake rout nay have Make sure that the movenent of th brake pedals no obetected by 2 floor ‘at any ether objet Vokswagen auomobiles have sxcolent brokes. bo they a sll subject o wear ‘Sepencing on now the Brakes a dusted, if necessary, between the spe Giteamamanance infers exp in ied tah baking atarce twice bit ‘our ties longer than at S0'mph Tire traction is ale ess otf Revers ny shit eto Aeverse when tne car is fot oving To engage te reverse goat pres he lover down rove othe Bt ‘ane pll back. Tha back-up lights go 0” autonaticaly when you agage he reves ou Dring trough deep water may reduce ‘lscatiectbrakirg aleloncy.Castiousy opi the brakes fora fess you notice «7g inte rating ation, he brakes opted thn baker tow tes, but dot very cautious. Trestore “alow fr longer broking stance during the inal 100 to 120 fies Ths also. spptes wen brake For good uel ecanamy we recommend veo test. racy arng, aerating De ‘ass the tus! corsumsion consider iy. Aso. tres and brake linings wear and 44 mph in 3rd gear S51 and82mph in ath gear '5~ Parking brake lever Tp eet ihe parking Drake, press Inthe ‘you pull up the lever. The parking brake IPengagae we soon any ras he To lease te grting rake, pu tne felsnsa buton ‘Then push the aver al the way down | ‘Ge sure ii fly released. A parially gaged parsing brake promotes west feck we the ‘Thestcring column is locked assoon se ou romove the kay. Take cut tne Key {nly atertne earls parked. Aways set the parking brake when par ing your car-Onstegp iis also tum theVW Automatic Stick Shift Attestotance YoUWil notice the lackta clutch pal Driving wit the Automat Sick Sats Simpler ana Shiting easier, We Sup foe: you earetly 2a the fllonng i Etrctions to iamianize yourself the ‘operation of te ansmission verona powerpevate clutch lr shit hhg. anda mechanical wee speed \ransmssion. The foaue converer mu hd allows th histo nortan ih very litle shiting ~ usually two driving ranges will be used. I automaticaly changes the trque'rom the engine n Intintoly variable vaio tcearangto Jn Ing’ conditions. Since the terave, con: 2 Reverse Engage the revrse goat only when the Gar s rot moving, Geprosn the selector icvor frat to overcame. sey cate Bere shiting into Rovere. The backe {igh gon aiematiealy when the fives. gear is engaged wih te Moving ott With the parting brake set, move the lecter lever to Novtal and sia: the {Se nermaly Range 1 Aller sheng bo tite fo remove yout hand rom Ine lever {b alow te citer to engage To Mowe Tranamtted te the whose as coon as @ eas ongages hiting ‘ed and move the gearshift love rom the range you ate ino. the rango you war ove your ana for he gear Forassiarsolactono! esting anaes ord 2 wnion are veed most. the gow" verter is eu couping, aio permits ‘Sopoing tne vohes win an engaged {gear wa ho engne 12 runing he Guten outa heinw of power fom the engne to permt be gears in the ttansmisten (abe sified, Because the {te frataht morerert ote gear Fover theres need era clutch pedal Diving ranges ith the lever mounted en she frame {urna you can sole thre onward ive anges! and. ono rovers. The, neutral positon Ne betwaen ll gears nthe Hatem Neutral ste ot range which you can iat engine. In tin ossion tho Powe! flow to ho rete wheal is intrepid [Snouit be used when th sar is Stanaing at fae, with te pang rake sraeees eared gre range shaver aways stays on me igh ice Stopping Relea the accelerator and apa the foot trate you ae going to sat of! fagain In arother range, you may shit Io re nya ie Yee ing rnge apply the ool or parang ba Toprevest the vehele rom ereepig. a not move the Key tome gan ‘ar, because femoral of tne Key locks the seen, Driving Range 1 's for starting off and accelerating. it Covers the speed range om 0-59 mph mended for use In cit atte. slew ‘ring lines of vents. and wnovevor ‘maxtrum aeeeeraven is quires for passing I tho veri Pango 2 you ‘may downshift nto Range 1a any speed Uneer 39 mph Driving Range 2 Aways use Range 1 rst betore siting ilo Range 2 Range ? should normaly De used ferhghway drving kistheonly range that can b vtedorapsecs above 53 mph. You may shit ria Range 1 at ty spend under 62 mph Low Range Shit ita Low when you want te get ar moving up steep hls, especial when carying a heavy load er when ‘Swing. ard when criving down a step Ii parting nti spaces tip brake, ard srr the wheels Tama sre curb Ifyou tke quit. smoot ving, Which gaves fuel, we recommend that You shit to Range 2 a! aout 20 10 singh 11 you wart maximum eocsleation you can stay in Range 1 night up to Sting and’ tan snft nwo Range 2 Keep m mind. 1 =n staring of, eit io & ding fargo belore feloesing te paving brace. 2-Aiter citing remove our handtrom time, ent io Neutra and apaly the porking bra. When stopped in teste. appyy ether ho parking oF Foct biake to proven ereeping Brake, On hil alto turn the wheels toward the ou, 9Starting hints Never star of let he engine un fan lass. Carton monoxide, however, Is a very harmful gon, and can be fatal it Betore wring he ighton Koy, make Sete gears evr Noa he Noualony. _— 48 S000 asthe engine sas. lease ho fenton "the ngine coes nt star the fist ime ‘or sal, turn the igition boy ale way To ett ana estan, operate estar fora tew sacends Summer staring the slater wns siomy depres: Winioretarting ana lease lowly fo activate the ate rate choke, Then sartthe erga 2 Luggage compartments Your WW has. two luggage compar: Front luggage compartment “To unlock the ton! hood, pull the re- lage lever lala ne gve compar To lek the trom Roos, lower the hood nat press ne hance Gown ly bo (On the anual Transmssion, also de prose ine cute fds wen tareng so cenaine eo not ty to warm up the engine by Teting ites with he Ger satonery st eperating Betore operating the starter, depress the accelerator pedal uly. donot ‘eloave R, Now sen Since improper weit istouien can ‘fhe two Iopgaon compartments Loaa the Fort luggage compartment frst Usng the neewest ples of ggage Rear luggage compartment pace behind the rene seat You can 2x pend this luggage ares by feleng the Becket cown anc fastenng is tho" Te as seen in dtving section Vinenyou tel tne backrest ack, oeKs auonteaty nis pace Glove compartment Toopen Turn ino tote let To clove Press doer (except YW) orien Inside the glove compartment is the release lover forthe rent hood A locked hee “To hold he bacirat in the flded-down postion, nook the reining sap fon Fe oack othe tackrest) uncer ne seat To austin ergin ot he strap, unnock Blo shorn he rap¢ 4 Articles stored in the uanace aroz be fine the rear seat ean te conceaec rom De aubiaa view oy aco Tssoxers ‘over up. Then move backrest ard cover wl oon te 898 in the YW 411, wate se wl enter the Car's tar ough the ee wn Vents ~28~ below the windshield and bullets the ont and ea Tootwels Foote outers ‘There ae four footmol oats, two in the Fort and we ne fear Tre Tom Soors he sear outlets are under the fear seat Front Sne rea focwells sre ‘1o— Host distribution lever for font ‘and rear footwells (DEF-HEAT) a ets o the ane nx he want Heater/Defroster Central lovers are logated on te tunnel Betweenthe rent aesta The eater lever The’ brightness ch te. spat ight and Instement iluminatan can be equsted by turning the tnomo whee (VW 11 get ewitenknob). Seo page 1 414 —Heatertemperature ever (TEMP) ‘The lever toward the passanger’s seat Lever up rea! ontuy yeu can select he degreo ef hat that is Inoet comfortable fo you wins Attar reasonable warmuptime, which So depend en te epeed of the ean fide window vents and aul In helen andrea fotwels, Lever down —frontand rear ‘oowells You can select any intarmediate position {regulate te dation ef het to Re 2 Detrostor vert fr frost ‘windows (except W111) Volume ane dection ofthe ar coming trem he ovtels on he dasheoard can ‘pened or closed by pressing against ‘ne Bde ofthe flaps Whon teans a0 a Hints for detogging ana derosting Gelogang a seosing yout wn: ere iswhat to do ay down (DES) ~ ne eat fo te ont ‘nd rat footw 28. Forside window deteggingldetosting Jo inorease the 13h ai flow, turn the Jot tesh air kneb = 20~ "016 1 (see In he W411. olow the above steps 1. he'd h edition, se the levers ime ents" 20- beiow te. windshidd aight ep. Tum the rsh ar Robe 11 Cece page 25) t0 the lel oi crease the a flow —nowall airs det se tomare the wncahitd eyVentilation ttiving. Ar enters the cer thrauah the gill on the font Reod and iride vats A rater separtor proves ran rom Theairin nepassenger compariment Grawn aut tough inside openings neat the oa’ wndow ang escaposto th a titan (cope vw rst) ion ating at low spaese ‘aio ips ren a wer he cat wis 20 Fresh alr knobs You can reguate tho volume and dst {ution ot rech ar wth nets Keods Lettknob — ten to et: iron to wirdeneld vent—1~ ana side Bs win 11 Frosh a controtknobs You can regulate the volume of tesh ai fo each Sao separate By tring the knob 0 he right Boyonc tha pressure pint Ave toware passenger companmant vats can be adustod upward, down Te decrease the air tow, tun the knobs forme ght pant 40 Frosh airtan turning en he two-spaed fan Tho switch postions are 28.and 2b - Fresh ir vonis Fresh air comes out though a alr of lover's the svat potion he air Isiecteg toward te wanda. nine {oun position imeve lever fo The rg) tions wren you solest an intermediate ava opened the fresh air vents by tr ingine res ar anabs alte wey the Haring the eng the eneratng fresh Sliding roof {eptocal an te vw 113) Wa cat the ‘AV wih ding roo! the tose the sliding root, tun the hende Clockwise The sling fools tocked in inyopen postionConvertible top The comenbie top should raver be ‘maton. How to open tre convenibie top Thetop shou's be cr Dotoreyou opent. 1 Firs flease the locking levers on locking eatenes ~*~ on bot sides. 6 WW Auxiliary Heater (optorai 1p rot start or let he engine or heater ‘gine oF gasoline neater contain car ‘bon menotide, which Is coleriss and rales. ako sure te padng oss not et seein the liniags 3- Now take he covering boot (a sepa Ww Gorverb) ane sleet over he How tocclose the converte top 41=The ip should bs dry botere closing Gown ight teaisengace ine cing catches on bom sides. Fold the lop 2-rrominsse acer giao bath ves fier the guide holes on he wind Shelo ema 3~Engage the hooks atthe end of Be Tock the top thy By pushing tne levers upward 47 A8 a last step, open and close he ‘ear mncawe te poperiypesiion Me “To aniten te hester on, sepross me pil out the énoo}. This tights up a green Inclcetor Hight in the rooker switch oF “The indicater ight wl also glow when the headight wich Is operat Whe ‘cognition af te swt knob in he To avoid an uenezessary eran on the Dati, ewilen ne ete” of ater about Si-Snnutn te eignenare eer fain autonatcaly within 3 minutos ‘upper half ofthe rocker switch (VW 111 posh the krob in) Tho indicator tight {hen goss out bu he blower motor con be awtehed off when Went very cold tefl baterycapa- ely 1s requis te slat the engine. TO suo wrong omeatie, 1 ovine these conditions tat. do not ster the heataron unt he engine's Yanning. “Te heater normally requies no speci imantenance, fis sewsable, however, {orhave the heater plug checked once a ow ig ea foresee ‘uring the winter ac when civing over ‘orp aan ms oso may era fines checked ‘or Slackage fem time when me neater 18 not ia use Sor 108g is. therefore advisable to operate the eater bray once @ month when i's Heat output: 4000 BTU ope. 07 sinh (98min) ‘cirer: consumption 40 wats,VW Air Conditioner (optional equipment Ineo sows ai 13 equppes ih an ac conions. The com ne 1 Air volume emit (FAN) the airconditioning sytem on and ‘zndcorres the lanspeed The an pos 1st positon HGH 5a estan “LOW 2 ‘taming he Air Gonationer ‘nth ine windows era tos ax requator Volume spoeddesired. Onexterel net ‘hays tom me sr volume to tl eapacty ‘he earand the window can Bo rlled uP 3 cooling starts. Adjust the air cscharge louvers tothe Stopping the Air Conditioner Turning te aie vourre switch to the "OFF" positon slaps the ante at sor ven esaring a sas orgie I toner, The cron to the tir consioner |simorrptog durngihestarting process. 2- Ar temperature conto (“TEMP”) 2) progres uring the corto to be selected Itis in tha coldest positon when tumed es tar 3s possile tothe et Coperationet ints Temperature central tote ef until he ‘esivedcontor lovellst reached, He windows fog over on the exter warm namie desu he srompe ‘wipers on onthe a condtioner During highway diving, set the atom eure contol in approsimatey he Frade postion Maintenance hints During the wintr seas, tis advsaoie tooperate yourAirConaioreriorabiet lubricates RETRY @y Sand 4—Airaissnerge lowers Lowers~3~can be acjusteoupor sown louver Reusing can be moved sideways to direct the condoned airflow tthe ‘Stor ign Lorena cane al tonves 2F sideways by moving the conor vane, Fer heuld bechsoreaana,\Inecossay fenieed ty an Asthorzea VW Dealer The condenser should be enecked pera fr deainensleggsin fenser should be weshed down wih F the cordensar fine are bent he eat Genser fi, dn air-conditioned Volkswagen stould ‘nly be raised on a It thet proves Sequte cerace to prove amare Circuit breaker ‘An automatic resting cireuit breaker rte ere sippy of a con ator. the vehicle capacity woight wil bo reduced eccordingly (se sticker onthe 0‘Towing and trailer hauling ‘A Towing ‘Your Volkswagen it euigped with to {owing yes, one at the fent ane ore et tho roar. Taey are fr emergency towing Rear ‘toning eye is atached to telat roar bumper bracket ‘The VW 419 and VW Convertbie havo 8 towing vewelded tothe rghnand ico ofthe tame hese on the v1, atoning nye ie welded to terahtshandsido! me lower ce be ‘hen towing your VW place tha gearsit be ae to oparste parking gh. tars ‘signals and stop fights Be sure ‘elease the parking brate pal erdharces governing towing utes » Winter operation ‘Your VW has an air-cooled engne. Do tng the wuvers below tho rear window oF inthe fear hooe. These lourors must ‘sways De Kept open sont can ow othe carbureorend the engine cling fin ater, ug ne wae ma ebay Simmer moms More cartons 2 Sumac wren steing ter Tew len Beraures. Lights end the roar ninow [sicgger te ined more cfton. Besides. the baton terdsto decrease n capacity the temperate dos. Thoreiee, its very important to ep your betty inthe bes pense cand Ten Se sto"antery on page not expose batter to open fame oF decile spark as tydiogen gas gene- fated by the battery Is axplosve. De not Tat bate eta come In centect wit thin yes fabric or painted surtacen ‘aro capaciy a5 2 batty at normal ‘emporature Ht you mainly dhe short sipances of ney ae, te ve Charged between regular insooctors Please keepin mind... ng ey on your Yoliswagen sre gn for towing by commercial towec by the borer. ‘Tha iver o'the towing car must bo very careful ‘when driving off and sing 0 (rtd sudden and abrupt fort “Te ever othe towed car must aways B — Trailer hauling iis possible to tow a Waller with your Vorkswagen Tho total weight of a trailor (without brakes) should not excess 862 Ibs. The Distribute loadin the tralar evenly, And femember. the adaivonal ater weight foc the bring of your ear ao that = Tonge’ distance Is neaded to brug me er and vailr fo atop. Tex the brakes Delore staring outana inp witha rain YW Automatic Stick Shift Automate Stick Shit have ar, ATE ‘arming ight intallog on ths darboara Door locks a0 free inthe winter it ator gos into Stem nen washing yur cate atineloeks tis agood dea to pu tape ver the haytotes prevent water from seein eater ine ack mst wards” Squst lock deer, arti-roazo ‘or glycine Imo the Took cylinders to prevent Nelocts Won Treezng, Toopena tozen ioc, warm up te bey ‘Wermene isk Da nous hot water st ‘Ni oer fran inthe lock Emorgency equipment 1 good planing to cary emergency fsqitment ‘in your sae Some. of the things you should ave re. window Scraper! snow brush container of beg Engine ol! Te make string easier during tho cole vninter montis,we suggest youchoose & ‘hnnar grade mtr ai Tum fo page forthe recommended ailgrases by your Aunorizea YW Beate nen org et, aroun on Fange when sing up or down sleep ATE wering taht Stop atonce Ut the ATF warring light comes on. It ‘ition Fudmay have enced oa eh temperature. This may be caused fy Stoprandsgo weatia mountan driving stopneengin acech te ATF eve frivng Gantect our naarest Authorized Wwosule 1 you have enough ATF. you ray con- tne ervig, but ony in lower ding ange. The ATF wammrg ight stove 20 tutater while whan ino ATS has sufi- Clery costed down. W te ATE warring light has come on Wine Gang In Low range, Sop tho {gine to pon the ATF 9 coe! ows YYoumay sortinue drwing ater ine ATF Waring lighthas gene out Ityou dive mostly stor stances and in sie i crane mise Transmission ot SAE 90 gre transmission of cen gone- ‘ooldclimat eft neers tea te thimer SAE 89 wanemistion ol doing the mirermentn Inavetic ciate andarsaswit tempor ves consisanty bobw —'9" Pr use Xitomate Tranemistion Fld (ATE) for ‘he manus transmission an inal civ. When he temperature ise, ropace he Irv win sae soar SAE @ grave tans ‘Windshield washer Ae arti-sroote tthe washer tua, such fe Vokawegen's Wdshia nt-Fmere & Salvent to oravertittron ‘roczing. Follow the Instructors on he tantor the ngnt amount be used Sparkplugs ake sure the soark lugs are not worn berave aga large than0.028 Forturtverdetais seepage <9. "Tires Your voswazen is eupyae win uve ‘omrly wih sil apicable US Federal Motor Vohele Safety Standards Tie pross For good ear handling and long tre se- sce Important mara Y- Se inflated abore or bowm species. ‘creased gas consumption and affect the ‘ag helding ofthe car brossures are listec on a sticker an tha Inside of the gleve compartment coo In the interest of safely, check the tie pressure et at tres nciusing to soar Frejatloart once was and akeays be Taregongona lang wo. For roed wae do net exosed the max: ‘num te fatatin pressure iste or the the dewalt. 2 1 you neice tat tes aro wearing Deser raven waar may not alays be fe 19 proper whee alinmers. I can be he result of Indindial drvng Mabie ‘6 egilir'y, atrormal te wear can Sse occur, Do not dive with worn tres or tres brutes aothey may lead test all-around earhandlng, lvaye Buy Feplacement ties that show the same ‘eatieatons win regard toe iz, Sorign, lead covrying capacity, aad ator. oc. Thi aloo apple to WM. facemmerded aternste replacemort lire specitesions are impirtee on the dowatol tha toe Hin doubt chook stn your Authorized VW Dealer. Replace a4 tires at re same time. isis rot pease, pace as n pairs, tree inby driving ai madrate spd for "he 60-100 miles. Spare tie pressure Since the spare tre supplies the pee tho preceur o tho spar tre shoula be bbeween 28-42 psl (20-30 ko/on), ‘This pressure evel nly to be main taned er te operatien st he wincsmale Drossure inthe sore tre snould be ag [Usted as spectiow ont sicker an he ie te Gove compan aco. “Tre rotation ‘shown inthe sketch betw. Arar the te pressures mus bo coreclod he anger ae sud. bros ages Winter tees Winter res ge goodtracton i stow or ‘Gan ute wineries wth stse, buteheck wih your State MetorVenici Buresutor poselble restastions. Winter res with be on al four wheats: They shoul aso ‘cenform tothe same los fequiements ‘ss orginal equipment ies, Inaton pressures for winter tes are Nstedon the stexer on the nage at the ‘dovecomparinert doar De not exceed lated on the tire sidewal intr ties domo! Kai tei purpose t the road opti loss than Ss (en) For salty reasons, tis nt adviseble to ‘ve wih ‘winter tos at top speeds. Se tiesdaovnar sa sae oe fas repulr tr Whee! balancing wea should akways be balances ater Develancedtram time totime, Untalan- See whedle may floc! car Randlng and Tire weat Te oie! eaupmen es on your Vi grooves and wil agpear a= aperoxima- ‘aly Vs inch bande when tha te tress depun becomes Votan ch When the eet grocves ts time vo repacs the ‘ves. We recommend, however. that you do notletine tres weer down tots ‘ot Wort tes cannot gp the tone mur- {ace properly andere ave less fective RIAA By yyy 2220 indicator visible vead worn Tre care " =Frequenty check srs for damage. Remove imbedded meter 2-Keep ail 3nd gasoline sway from {8—Fopiace wom tresin time. ‘piace ning vate es aps a8 Spare wheel ‘he spare whee!is unger nesront noc Ineoleve compariant vn the YW 113, the spare wheal ie stored orton vider me oggge compan ‘! a uv wTe spare wheel is connected to the ‘oe ir supply tothe wondahald washer will bo Invrroptad auroraticaly by required presture By Changing a wheel Ityou nave a nate, move off he road. ‘iaiton, mart the poston ct youre ‘itn flares or other warning devices To Sertothermotorsts Betere you change a wneel, be sure the ‘ound is vel ana tr, expecially ee Serearwhoaie unore tho ck perteare. king brake and block the \hedls opposite he defective wheel on ts tnerade of theca, Fora more aticent and safe ctanging afte tee, obsone the Totowing 10 Furi on, we expana on ese steps (gonter deal ‘Stop. 1~ Tako ost tos, Jtokand spare take thm ov. Secure ingarthe ack iniack or. More 1s ane for aach Soe. ie under the rurnirg changna, Newer jek the car up by he bumper oF the runing board CChoes tne the pressure tom tine to tine (2 kafem@y. Tn pressure levi ony Fequited for the eperation of the wind: shelé washer system, For rae use, Sse spre te tsa ae op slovecomparinent door To crock or corect ine prossure, rst (cap of te windshield + (coo aleo picture on 28ge 2). Vi this vale. Peconract the hose tothe awe ‘ater checking or fain. the Spavetire hele washer hose fromthe valve he Spare tra (coe als left leur). Pecan ‘eet mie nove afte inating or enecking. Stop 5-Jack up sar Step 6 Change whoo! and hand Take out your toolkit “ake ou: the jack from under the rar Seat nox to the batlry Take tho roar Seat cut (eos page) ana IM me clamp Jack he ak ant to ne se er hanlag ‘won underneath the ea, The Jack cates under tne rear sat ostion by clamp. Tetake cut ne lace {aie oot the roar seat eee pege 45 and inna chimp. are purge ack Tighten the camo, Step. &~Furer tighten tne wnes cots Stop. &— Replace nab cap step 10 Torque and ai pressure at- tndar the front heod. dseanroct the tose leading tothe windshistd washer oncainer (lage arrows ~ se Hght p= 6)wedges (small arrows), that hold the Uheagosardsaparat ha container rom {vough the puter, brace one end ofthe bar en the wheel ina tug ighly on nen yeu place the hub cap face dom ouscan sia a yf" your wo Wrench Inger the breaker tar to make ‘oitse ais ‘port Thereisone an each side under the funning. board Toward the rear ard Is {Sou or font ard reat whee! chaning. Newer Jack the ear up by the bumper or Passerge's should not remain inthe car ‘when the car's jacked up. sts the jackin securely gees To get ne jack as varia as possible, Dish the upper pat ofthe jack loware {he body wie you are jacking up the ny raise the car as muchas is reedec tochange a whee Fe in! step ‘resswise belore Jacking the car cown, ste7 anen go crosswise from one Delt 10 {exetwrancn and oreaker Ba Container for capocity of 3.6 US pints (20 Imp. pt) To’ add washor ld. ust unscrew the tebe ‘As cloee water is usually not adequate \nagen's Windehiald Weaher Anti Freeze 'Scivent isa concentrate, se follow the lower pat ofthe when center. ane wan a frm push on the upper pat he tho cap wil snapinto place. Make sare Id washer fluid (1) Yeu can use Volkswagen's wingeniats Ihe fo tees yur windshield clean, and prewons ieeaingofthewasher id Shncethesparetirestpplesinepressire fom’) To pressure the spare tra, #60 paged Comect tghiese of te wheel bot ‘oraet Comectyiohtoned bolts shuld havea force of 8734 % Ibe ia tomue can Dovabained wh socket wrercn ad Drake try a pron of average fgniness of the wheel Bola. have it i wrench by your Also, correct te pr Brake fluid reservoir (2) Ihe brake tu should always be adove ‘ause sheuld be extracted by your Au ‘Monized volkswagen Coal ke Tu has o be ee "Sohtdulea Maintansnce” on page envage O70 J 1703 and oweorms to Motor vehicle Saley SianBattery The ater is under the rear sea! on the {ake the oar seat out (sme 908 £5), The olactrcalsystom depends mainy on sorting condtion, Novor dive the car wth a disconnected battery as this may damage the elect car ynem, ‘Do not exsose the batery to an epen fon ef ecie spr omen get ‘ot let batery acd come I contact wit ‘ein eyes, fabric, of palrtee surtaces, ‘Te er neckto netue tank's boning a font Tender A fngor moulding make ‘pening ard dosing the fp easion The tual tank has a eapacty of 1.1 US Gallons (22 lies 91.2 Imp. ga). The iv hes a tank capacty of 6 US falona do era 8 mp a) ‘troaced filarcao untilyos hears heh Eh terug has ts be unscrewed to below th iaestr top t up with ie Teo water Onlyilupto deat. batts” degends malay on operating ‘nations and an the tine 9 yea As 8 Sera bate toes eet ‘often when driving long sistances, ‘prey or petolaun ly Make sure the ‘round connection fo he bosy Is tight Wen working on the battery, be sure fol fo shot ekeut the terminal. Ths Woulé cause the battary to heat Up ery ‘ullcy, whish could load to damage. Betore having « auchccharge performed fon a bation intlled in a car, Bacon ect both terminate to avoid serious fo the elecroric conpenents tended peridot ume, have the alter reenarge Fuses ‘The 12-poin fuse bok Is lovatea under tormeraly replace The causa of the ‘shor iret roveroad mst be une, Grne account snout fusee be petored telovour. is advisable always cary Tew spares amp and Toamp tases Torepace tse simply depress acane ‘hore are ten 6 amp. fone (white) and two 16 amp tus red} Ho. and No. 10 fate tho wo 1B amp. hes, Me ma Prking ane see marker ignts cance plate ight, Tal ight, ‘gt 1 Tallight it 2 Fuel supply In te interest of cleaner sir, the ViV ‘The minimum ocare ratrg Is shown on the latel on the inside of tho fel tank Dromium fuels should de used or mixed wien ogular ‘uel The might be feconsaly men veing cacy te ‘Pon mun Oo trea of hen ing ho Nan over stator atthe engine ren in en ‘ncloand unventilted ares. Exhaust {mas trom ‘he engine consin esrben ‘onoxde witch fs colorless and odor: se. Carbon manos ery harmful gos a hihetee. Mosel nis Lowpeam iat ow beam right igh beat igh beam indicator ight igh Beam, nah ursor Interior ight inastiets pers. Rear window ‘Selogger(ewtsh caren) 10 10 rath at fan 2 ie orn Sop lghts Centro val “and ATF warning igh" (futomatle tisk Smit) a Fue! gauge, Turnslenas, rake ‘warring light Waming lights terol pressure. signals @ 9 wo u_2 aAdaiional fuses Dect: vptahte Game. Inthe engine compertment above the Toraplace ase nan aloe tise olde, ignitor eat (a) Pull the holder out ofthe clip, whore Fearwindow defogger amp. Underreath ho rat seat on he ett (B, _FEERBEAEY. To epen the Molde, asp (rain current) - tconn ding dresten) Nam ents etl on ‘Aun heater team. inthe fort kagagecomparinertnearine BORNE and wish couric {optiona euiament heaier tens together again, press ight ad Cleaning your VW (Applicaton Volkowagen Product Te paint on your YW is very curble. 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To ‘ma Heigl he ar apy ih or ceat with sloum power. indstleld wiper ba emo ie ipa lade, eo ‘Seohol ora strong detergent solvion ‘chrome care To patetie cars come, spay ws ‘Touch-up paint Your desler has touch-up paint er minor imcnea ana ore cpa, Sratenes care of chassis The ungorsice ofthe car picks up ait and salt and should be sorarec! with = Dowortl et ofwater Thee easier ta do [Ror the car has been ervan rain. azardous in other ways Only use spot removing ful In well ventiate areas. neep them out otrezch ‘Stender. De net allow tr to remain onthe paint fish. Ramove ita soon 28 possible ‘win « cloth soaked witha specta’ pat ‘Wax you do not have spot remover, ‘you may subatiute with turpentine ter eva @ leaing ns, aways wash land aoply anew wax cout Insects Remove as soon as possible wih elule- warm soapiweterslution 8 @p9iy Tree sp Remove wit a lukewarm soopiweter outin Dont alow tree sap to hereon ‘nthe pintsurtace, {Cloth upholstery and carpet Clean wen a vzcuum cleaner of hard Dratle bush. Dirt spots can ually be ‘noted with @ ukewarm seap'weter Use snct ramover for ofenss and oil spate Do not pour the igus en the Removing and installing rear seat Do inis trough the passonger’ coor Raice ta trot edge ofthe stand pul Fr stgly toward you Fepositon ‘the Safety belts. For east removal, it the Fight aig of me rear seat up fas seen Ging aieotion) nen doing this, be caretul net to arg ekacet wit eng Postion the sant diagonaly ans take ft rough the gh door ion patig tne seat bak n aan, Un the seat into the ear thrush the easengor’s\ door, hating the. seat Shagonaly with tho right ana ct the rar ‘ent ited up, slide he seat lly ack Ura tho backrest to engage ihe retain Ing Rook Postion the salty bats on {0p of ts seat cushion, Press down the tront edge tthe at totaly positon Iti lace. lo materiel. Oampen a cloan clon nd rb caret. starting & tho boge Grease or paint spots can be romoved bywping with acicth soskea wih VWs AI Purpose Cleaner. Lestheote pars te leened wih sft sloth arbrash ae 1 Purpose Clesne Cleaning the convertible top ‘The top dos rot require any spocial Care. Waeh oft ort as soon es poseble ‘warm vate tether with Wis Al Pur= oso Cleaner A ard beste brash wil Feipto lovsen drt ron the grained sur- To remove spots, use a strengor solu= tion of We All Purpave Gleaner Never ‘se pant inienes, nil pols remover oF ‘ter loaning ard washing the to, rinse ‘hecarwell wihclear water Clon the piroted points ofthe top th- age ron'tine to tne, and brews thom lanty witha few drepa ot a Wipe lf excesie oil prover 0 roman ing on the top mater. Bulb chart 6Replacing bulbs Hesatighis Your Volkswagen is eguipped_ win raplace a ni, logon serow inthe center tthe nm rirg elew fe headlight and Firmly gratp the loose screw — a (nor femovebie) and pul tin ng of Tealed beam retaining ring ara ake ving Rear tur signal, stop/tai light or back-up light bul 2m “ur Philips screws and re Bott pesitons: sm sg ae Gory press Ou ino hoes, turn an lr me poston of the tong jutmant screws (6). “Toke sealed beam unit out of support inp ana pl cable connector et ‘When insaling new eesles Beam units be“Suve the tes glass gs e99206 properiyin he supper rng fber gasket sin piace. Loosely inser {ho gerew forthe wim rng ae tur fo Posiion e@ge of tim sing over upper fog. Prese ing aver tug’ aed ighton Ino other nendignt pat as describae fherowas removed 0: fs postin chang justment checked at your dealer License pte tight bulb {ke of lens wih bul helder, Pul but holder out o ens Gently gross bub inva holder tum and Instat new lb Won inataing, ensure thatthe cable Front turn signst/parking light bull for side marker light bulb Se sur te gates property pesos Tignten screws eveny. 09 net over- Interior tight bub the switch sige nd carefully ory out Tako bulbour rst new bulb Insert housing in roverse orderGeneral services {for woringo any grin engine Vieoot dwn suificorty i worchesto Be ddone wih the engine ranting, exec fetreme ‘cautton to provent neckies, owary or fog hale rom getting caught {huee problems inthe operation ofthe Gari dub atau ary sori, ave fied workshop Adjusting or replacing V-belt “en the engin oft “To adiut he bel emevothe reer haf of thepulley on. ine alternator, When Starter tug tects nthe front half of plley’ ane suppor the Scewerner own athe eure The belt fension i acustod by varying the namber ol washers betwean the Pl ‘yarn rating ashes ot ereaoes wa washers stored on the outside af te puley hal, Tasso wnan sou-are making th ‘lowing toot tenson check Depress one sde of fhe bette cater erase te we Cane aapressnd berwesn 0.4 Pn fand 055 ti) ata pressur9 of 105108 (Shire pest wh your tram}. Are nay sata sgh aso gutenee eighty more wen Test i stalea, The. Geiecion should be bes aver 085 PM) in. and 48 (Mie I a the some pretsure "The corect belt g Cleaning or replacing spark plugs ecowest spar pug gap spe nen. reuse in timo during normal operation, Fsaaweabee ‘o replace spare plugs very 12000 miles Removing spark plucs Grasp he spark lug connector ane pull Fos.0o rot pull onthe ton mires 98 ‘oy may separate Yom the connector, t {sero te spar plugs win a sutabe (Cleaning spark plugs Dirty spark lugs shoulsbe cleaned with A sand blastn bu t not evaiaee, the The plugs should alto be dean andy ofthe outside to aod shorting ane be onzsines Instating spark plugs iso sem oyna snascrew ne ete Onivthan use the searkplua wrench to fighten hem tm D0 not overtgnien Checking the engine oil level trom timate tine To om are reading De certan tha earls cn vel giound tension wil then be reached after about mines ofaperaio. tn GouDl nae Ser“ Vekewagee-eommenced = ‘any aspare bet in your ear. Forthe correct designation an he bet soepane 6. Wat atleast 5 minutes ator the engine ta ovr top, th eo To.check the ol level, take the dipstick [he engine i the ol levels betwean the upper ard lower marks onthe a. Oni ade he amour ofolthatianendesChanging the engine oil change the ci In your engine atleast, 5 the lubricating propertias of ol cim~ fshrgracvay during normal operstion other Gran te ot when he eng si Sterremoring five of tha mite py th rai cover loose. Allow the ol © ‘After the ol is eraiod, eomove the at cnange. Use now gaskets and copper ‘wasters when resting the strainer FIL the engne wi 93 U.S. pin G4 np. pins) il labled "For Serica S0" or "SE" for combinaton| Fortheright al wscoaly, see page Because of detergent actives inthe ai This is to be axcected and there ino Teagan to change the ol! inenale Sheer than 300) miles We recommen more frequent cil anges (ee sc re) ye are ‘rintor monte. you dvetorony 8 few Hundred miles a month under these cor Pa Manual Transmission oil Both vansmissien ane tal arve are ‘eae only ore time at 300 mres a part the lubreaton sevice, Se pege D2. Shouldthened risa to aco, tahouls anerally not market in smal quant ons, we save you cargo eo tlinate whore voranetomperaares are felow 12°F theol shoud bs changes very 750 miles. Automatic Transmission Fluid (On venicies with Automatic Stek Shit, be erected every 600 mies, wih the gine turned [An ATF tank ile with a cipstick tac co cover a previa for ha fon the cipstek, and shuld neve fal Belew the lower mark Only 800 here For ATF specications soe page 56 stAir Cleaner Au me ust present in te ar aaun i) To cleanorto place te tier emt A ety er sloment nat only wedceS Sachmentssterchanging of noses rgenaine foatput bus cen also cause ict tte operation a ne engine fone are nue’ tha the vehicle efter Pull off Noses. 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The proper grade be used in our engine dopunos on extsng clmaic 9 vasoral conations “The folowing table contans te grading or Gils tobe used in W engines Temperature ranges of SAE grades (Cool season - saeco ‘Summer ‘A average outsice tammperatre SAE @W.20 move F temperaturesnot | SAE10W" fewer thani3" (ieee As omperatue ranges ofthe diferent ol grades overlap, bit variations in cutside temporatwres are ro cause fr ala. i also permsinie to mi of Odeon 4 Transmission oil and Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) {igsmlon a tna ave are oan ed wih mp al ackorkig ta ATF nareas wih arte cimateanc tonparaivres consistnty below 19°F ATF isa spoval ud tor automatic renseission, bu ATF canals bo use in the Daruat Transmission under ine ove mentioned chmate conations, The torque convertr ef re Automatic Sik Shit requres ATF sl yea, AILATE'slabated "Oesror® with ative-dgit umber precadsed byte later can rt adcives 1 aVW ergire is property maintained ts ureconcmisal io mixany type of active Grease 1 Mati purpose grease with a iiom base shouldbe used forthe rent exe ofthe Vokswagon Seden 17 and lr he doar hinges anal baetlotypo WW models 2--Dny tek lubricant shoule be sad fore hood lacks andthe sing sirtaces of the striker plates. oF petrol Im ely shouldbe used for the batty terminals aneTroubleshooting ‘Your Valkewagen stouls repty you wih toublete® veg I Yeceves regular mainonancs. Should you over encounter acu in reg your engine orhaye rouble onthe oad, there ate # fow simple repairs which {youeah make to ge your /g0ng aga. Local te problem ana probabi cause ot Ne WoUbKintne gudeon the flowing Pouss andfotom the Brocton on whet too {your Authorized WW Dealer. Note; the aduotment fi Authorized VW Dear ™ BR Aamo odin eb natn age 7‘Tere are nove than 1600 Aumnonzes Volkowagen Dealers in Nore end Cantral America. Ther sderosses and tlaphene ures ae ated na booklet whieh i availabe at your YW ‘Any one ofthese dealers is well ecuippes te help you wth ‘rua al! Vierelated matters, sd your dealer should be ssance, you may want to cortact yout area aistibuer, We ‘Show ihe adsresees anc telophone numbers of the YW ‘Satrbutors nine US. on he ent page rower. mabe! a lie your quastont il {equipment We therefore suggest you centact your dealer fst For quick rofererco, always include chassis number in cor- respancence. s ‘Addrosses of VW Diatibutors inthe US: SEE et se GieysrBasc0 Kenay Mave, nomportec Bibi ne 17 sisiet Pres a, Eee Yuma oan own Sra (EES Bar Pepe Bota sent Se Bare En New orsoy Nort Caroina " ov Sou) ont otemne Cometen Re Bese Sian taney tars ave ei Slforsa 9020, ae Sesat Soper Eee. Yolawagen oth Sra iaiauat ‘TiBodohneen Industral ive Remamon- CalorieTechnical data ‘Tranemiesione Four cylinder, four stroke, horizontally oppaved in rear, Ar cooling by ‘an, therastat-cortrolies Presture ol feed with geartype pur. (cote Mecnanea uel pump. DDowndralt carburetor wih automatic choke and accelerator pump [A claarer with load and tomperazure sensiveinake air pre-reating Emnaust emission contre system. Acivated charcoal fitarin the fel system Bere. 3.38 in (85.8 mm) svoke 272i. (691m) Dispiacement| 966 cu. (1564 2) Compression ratio 734 Maximum outpat SAE net 48hpat 400 pm Maxinum torque SAE net 72018. at2800 pm. Valve clearanea wth engine old Inia ard exhaust .006in (0.15 me) Fuel atog “Fogular” gaaling rel lowled ar eae- Oil eensamation U's) p24 pnt per 1900 ioe “Twit tater aingierourwtengnn aited Matic ~0.5-10 her 301090 ton cra Ser origin a Imp. —514-28 pits per D0 miles i. (10-20 mm) Beulk synebranizes fourepsed geartox and Bove! gear sie ‘Automate tek Shit, Hycroaynamic torque converter wth hee apeud synchramssh trenaniason, ‘comained with nal ve none housing Dive satis wit two corstantveecty jonts per svat.