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Tips and Maintenance
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CONTENTS
FUEL
Petrol 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY
Brakes 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power assisted steering 7. . . . . . . . . .
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) 8. .
Electronic Stabilisation Programme 9
Four-wheel drive (4MOTION) 10. . . .
YOUR VEHICLE AND
THE ENVIRONMENT
The first 1500 km –
and afterwards 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust emission
control system 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving economically and with
respect for the environment 13. . . . .
Driving abroad 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer towing 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CLEANING AND CARING FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Care of vehicle 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of vehicle exterior 19. . . . . . . . .
Care of the vehicle interior 24. . . . . . .
Cleaning the engine compartment 26
CHECKING AND REFILLING
Safety notes for working in the
engine compartment 27. . . . . . . . . . .
Bonnet 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment 30. . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen washer system 35. . . . .
Windscreen wiper blades 36. . . . . . .
Brake fluid 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery and additional battery 38. . . .
Wheels 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SERVICING AND REPLACING
Accessories, modifications
and renewal of parts 49. . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing radio 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mobile telephones and
two-way radios 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IF AND WHEN
First aid kit, Warning triangle 53. . . . .
Vehicle tools, Tow hook,
Spare wheel 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Breakdown set 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing wheels 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sliding/tilting roof 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing bulbs 69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency starting 73. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tow starting/towing 75. . . . . . . . . . . .
Lifting vehicle 78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
Petrol
The fuel used by your vehicle can be found
listed in Booklet 3.3 ”Technical Data” and
on the inside of the tank flap.
General notes
l Unleaded petrol must comply with DIN
1)
228.
EN
l If in an emergency the octane rating of
the available petrol is lower than that required by the engine, only drive with medium engine speeds and low engine loading. High engine loading with full
throttle or high revs can cause engine damage. Fill tank with petrol of the
correct rating as soon as possible.
l Fuel with a higher octane rating than that
required by the engine can be used without
limitation. There are however no advantages regarding output and consumption.
On vehicles with catalytic con-
`
verter only unleaded petrol may
be used.
Even one tankful of leaded pet-
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rol will detract from the effi-
ciency of the catalytic converter.
Please also refer to the notes in
Booklet 3.1.1, ”Filling up”.
1)
Euro-Norm
Petrol additives
The quality of the fuel has a decisive influence upon the running behaviour, performance and service life of the engine. The additives which are mixed into the petrol are of
particular significance. It is therefore advisable only to use good quality petrol
containing additives.
If such fuel is not available, or if engine
troubles such as starting difficulties, stalling
during idling, vibration and loss of power
occur, the appropriate additives should be
mixed with the petrol when filling the tank.
At temperatures between about 0 and 15
degrees C, these additives prevent possible
icing up of the carburettor, have an anti-corrosion effect, clean the fuel system and prevent deposits building up in the engine.
Not at all petrol additives available in accessory outlets have shown themselves to be
effective. Therefore tested additives sold
under the name ”Volkswagen/Audi Genuine petrol additives for petrol engines” are
available from Volkswagen dealers in Germany and in many export countries.
The Volkswagen dealers are also informed
concerning the use of additives, and they
know what to do in cases where deposits
have already built up.
Other petrol additives should not be mixed
with the petrol.
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Diesel
TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
Diesel fuel
Diesel fuel must correspond to DIN EN
590.
2)
CN
not lower than 51.
RME fuel (diester)
corresponding to DIN 51 606.
Vehicles with diesel engines can also run on
RME fuel (Rapeseed Methyl Ester).
Please use only RME fuel when fill-
ing up with diester!
Please ask your Volkswagen dealer or an
automobile club where diester is available.
Please also refer to the notes in
Booklet 3.1, ”Filling up”.
Notes
l Performance figures may be slightly
lower.
l Fuel consumption may be slightly higher.
l The fuel filter could block up if
fuel is used that deviates from the
norm.
l RME can be used in winter to tempera-
tures down to approx. –10°C.
l We recommend that diesel fuel be
tanked at ambient temperatures of under
o
C.
–10
Euro-Norm
1)
Cetane Number - Measurement of diesel fuel
2)
ignitability.
Driving in winter
1)
When using summer Diesel trouble may be
experienced at temperatures below 0
cause the fuel thickens due to wax separation.
For this reason, ”winter Diesel”, which is
more resistant to cold, is sold during the
winter in Germany.
In countries with different climatic conditions the Diesel fuels offered have a different temperature characteristic. Check with
Volkswagen dealers or filling stations in the
country concerned regarding the characteristics of Diesel fuels.
The vehicle is fitted with a filter preheater.
This will ensure that the fuel system remains operational down to approximately
o
C provided that the winter Diesel used
–24
is cold resistant down to –15
If, at temperatures below –24
waxed to such an extent that the engine will
not start it is sufficient to place the vehicle
in a warm room for a while.
Fuel additives (anti-waxing agents),
petrol and similar agents may not be
mixed into the diesel fuel.
o
C.
o
C, the fuel is
o
C be-
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TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
Supplementary heating unit*
(TDI engines only)
The supplementary heating unit increases
the output of the heating system when the
engine is running and the ambient temperature is low. The unit switches itself on and
off automatically.
The exhaust gases which are produced as
a result are guided out through an exhaust
pipe which is fitted under the vehicle.
Smoke could develop if the percentage share of RME in the mix is
higher than 50 %, during short
journeys or at low ambient temperatures.
l Every time the engine is switched off the
blower will continue to run for a while to
cool the heater down quicker. When filling
tank it is not necessary to wait to end of
run–on.
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Brakes
TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
General notes
l Brake lining wear depends to a large ex-
tent on the operating conditions and style of
driving. On vehicles which are used mainly
in town traffic and stop/start conditions or
are driven hard it may be particularly
necessary to have the thickness of the
brake linings checked in between the intervals given in the Service Schedule.
l Change down in good time when driving
downhill, in order to make use of the engine
braking effect. This relieves strain on the
brake system. If additional braking power is
required, do not apply the brakes continuously, apply and release them alternately.
Warning
l New brake linings must be run
in and thus do not have the optimum friction properties during
the first 200 km. The slightly reduced braking effect can be compensated for by more pressure on
the brake pedal. This also applies
when new linings have been
fitted.
What can have a negative
effect on the brakes?
Wetness or grit
Warning
l Under certain conditions e.g.
after driving through water,
heavy rain falls or after the vehicle has been washed, the
brakes could set in later than normal due to damp, or in winter–
frozen, brake discs and linings –
the brakes must first be dried
through careful braking.
l Full braking power might also
set in later than normal even
when driving on gritted roads if
you have not braked for some
time – the layer of salt on the
brake discs and brake linings
must first be worn down whilst
braking.
Please also read the warning
notes on the next page.
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Overheating of the brakes
Warning
l Never let the brakes ”rub”, by
pressing the pedal too lightly
when you do not really need to
brake. This causes the brakes to
overheat, leads to longer braking
distances and to a higher level of
wear.
l Before starting on a long
stretch of road in a very hilly
area, please reduce your speed,
change to a lower gear (manual
gearbox) or choose a lower position (automatic gearbox). In this
way you will use the braking
power of the engine and relieve
pressure on the brakes.
l If a front spoiler, full size
wheel trims etc., is retrofitted, it
is necessary to ensure that the
flow of air to the front brakes is
not restricted – otherwise the
brakes can overheat.
Brake servo
Warning
The servo is operated by vacuum
which is only generated when engine is running. For this reason
the vehicle should not be allowed
to roll with the engine switched
off.
When the brake servo is not
working because, for example,
the vehicle is being towed or because a defect has occurred on
the brake servo itself, the brake
pedal must be pressed considerably harder to compensate for
the absence of servo assistance.
Anti-locking brake system*
The ABS plays a major part in increasing the
active safety of the vehicle. The big advantage when compared with a conventional
brake system is that even when braking
hard on a slippery road surface the best
possible steerability is retained for the road
condition because the wheels do not lock.
However, one must not expect the ABS
system to shorten the braking distance
under all conditions. When driving on gravel
or on fresh snow covering a slippery surface, i.e. when one should be driving very
slowly and carefully, the stopping distance
may even be slightly longer.
Modifications to the vehicle (e.g. to
the engine, brakes system, running
gear or a different wheel/tyre combination) can affect the functioning
of the ABS, EDL, ESP and TCS.
Please refer therefore to the notes
on page 49.
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Power assisted steering*
How the ABS system works
An automatic check is made when a speed
of approx. 7 km/h is reached. When this
happens a pumping noise can be heard.
When the turning speed of a wheel reaches
a level which is too low for the vehicle speed
and it tends to lock, the brake pressure to
this wheel is reduced. On the front axle the
brake pressure is regulated for each wheel
individually, whereas on the rear axle, the
pressure is regulated for both wheels at the
same time. As a result the braking effect is
the same for both rear wheels and the driving stability is retained as far as possible.
This regulating process makes itself
known by movement of the brake
pedal and is accompanied by noises.
This is done deliberately as a warning to the
driver that a wheel or the wheels are in the
locking range. So that the ABS can regulate
effectively in this range the brake pedal
must remain depressed – on no account
should it be pumped!
Warning
However the ABS system cannot
overcome the physical limits.
This must be borne in mind particularly on slippery or wet
roads. When the ABS comes into
the control range the speed must
immediately be adapted to the
road and traffic conditions. The
increased amount of safety available must not tempt one into taking risks.
You should never leave the steering wheel
at full lock for longer than 15 seconds when
the engine is running. The hydraulic oil will
be heated to a high temperature by the PAS
pump as a result of the extended period of
steering lock.
The power assisted steering system
could be damaged as a result.
Furthermore, the system will make noises
every time a full lock is engaged whilst the
vehicle is stationary as the PAS pump is
placed under high pressure as a result. The
idling speed of the engine will also dip
briefly as a result.
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Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)*
Vehicles with anti-lock brakes (ABS)* can
also be equipped with an electronic differential lock.
The EDL makes it much easier, or even
possible, to pull away, accelerate and climb
steep gradients under unfavourable conditions.
The EDL works fully automatically – the
driver does not need to do anything at all.
It uses the ABS sensors to monitor the
speed of the drive wheels.
Up to a speed of about 80 km/h (50 mph), a
difference in speed of the drive wheels of
approximately 100 rpm caused by a slippery
road surface on one side is balanced out
by slowing down the wheel which is slipping and thereby applying more driving
force to the other drive wheel through the
differential.
This control procedure can be noticed through the sound it makes.
Warning
When accelerating on a slippery
road surface, e.g. on ice or snow,
use the accelerator pedal carefully. The wheels can spin, even
with EDL, and thus impair driving
stability.
To ensure that the brake disc of the braked
wheel does not overheat, the EDL will automatically switch itself off if excessive demands are placed on it. The vehicle remains
operational and has the same characteristics as a vehicle without EDL. For this reason, the switching off of the EDL is not indicated.
As soon as the brakes have cooled off, the
EDL will switch itself back on again.
If the ABS warning lamp lights up there may
be a fault present in the EDL. Take the vehicle to a qualified dealership as soon as
possible!
Warning
The style of driving must always
be adapted to suit road surface
and traffic conditions. The increased safety offered by the
EDL should not encourage one to
take unnecessary risks.
Modifications to the vehicle (e.g. to
the engine, brakes system, running
gear or a different wheel/tyre combination) can affect the functioning
of the ABS, EDL, ESP and TCS.
Please refer therefore to the notes
on page 49.
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Electronic Stabilisation Programme*
The electronic stabilisation programme*
(ESP) contains ABS, EDL and TCS.
How the ESP system works
The ESP reduces the risk of spinning by
braking individual wheels.
In assessing the angle of the front wheels
and the speed of the vehicle, the driver’s in-
tended direction of travel is determined and
then compared with the actual movement
of the vehicle. If any deviations are calculated, e.g. the vehicle is starting to skid, the
ESP will automatically brake the appropriate
wheel.
The vehicle will be stabilised again through
the braking forces acting on the wheel. If
the vehicle is oversteering (rear end tends
to break away) the brake will primarily be applied to the front outside wheel, and if the
vehicle is understeering (tends to push out
of the curve) to the rear inside wheel.
Warning
The limits defined by the laws of
physics cannot be negated by the
ESP. This is particularly applicable to icy and wet roads as well
as when driving with a trailer.
The driver’s style of driving must
always be adapted to suit the current road quality and traffic situation. The increased safety aspect offered by the ESP should
not encourage the driver to take
unnecessary risks!
How the TCS system works
The TCS prevents the driving wheels on vehicles with front wheel drive from losing
traction during acceleration by reducing the
engine output. The system works at all
speeds together with ABS. If there is a fault
in the ABS, the TCS will not function.
The TCS makes it much easier, or even
possible, to pull away, accelerate and climb
steep gradients under unfavourable conditions.
Warning
The style of driving must always
be adapted to suit road surface
and traffic conditions. The increased safety offered by the
traction control system (TCS)
should not encourage one to take
unnecessary risks.
General notes
In order to guarantee a fault-free
function of the ESP or TCS, all four
wheels must have the same tyres.
Different roll circumferences on the
tyres could lead to an unwanted reduction in engine performance.
Modifications to the vehicle (e.g. to
the engine, brakes system, running
gear or a different wheel/tyre combination) can affect the functioning
of the ABS, EDL, ESP and TCS.
Please refer therefore to the notes
on page 49.
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TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
Four-wheel drive* (4MOTION)
The drive concept
The four-wheel drive requires no user operation.
The drive is distributed automatically and is
adapted to best suit your driving style and
the road conditions.
Warning
The style of driving must always
be adapted to suit road surface
and traffic conditions. The increased safety offered by this
type of vehicle must not encourage one to take unnecessary
risks.
In particular, one must always remember that the braking ability
is limited by the adhesion of the
tyres on the road surface and no
different from a two-wheel drive
vehicle.
For this reason, one should never
be tempted by the good acceleration capabilities, even on slippery road surfaces, to drive too
fast.
It should be noted that the front
wheels can aquaplane when driving at high speeds on wet road.
When this happens – contrary to
vehicles with front wheel drive
only – the start of the aquaplan-
ing is not indicated by a sudden
revving up of the engine. For this
reason, do not drive too fast, always adapt the speed to the existing road conditions.
What else should be noted?
Using winter tyres
With the four-wheel drive the vehicle has
good traction in winter road conditions even
with the standard tyres. However, the use
of winter/all-weather tyres on all four
wheels is recommended to further improve handling and braking.
Using snow chains
Snow chains must also be used on vehicles
with four wheel drive when snow chains are
obligatory. Further details about using snow
chains are given on page 48.
Snow chains may only be fitted on
the front wheels – this also applies
to vehicles with four wheel drive (4
MOTION).
Renewing wheels/tyres
Vehicles with four wheel drive must
have wheels which all have the same
rolling circumference.
For further notes see page 45.
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TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
The first 1500 km – and afterwards
Running-in
During the first few operating hours the engine internal friction is higher than later on
when all the moving parts have bedded
down. How well this running-in process is
done depends to a considerable extent on
the way the vehicle is driven during the first
1500 km.
Up to 1000 kilometres
the following general rules apply:
l Do not use full throttle
l Do not drive faster than 3/4 of top
speed
l Avoid high engine speeds
l Trailer towing should if possible be
avoided.
Warning
l New tyres must be ”run in” as
they have not yet reached their
optimum grip level. This should
be taken into account in your
driving style during the first 500
km.
l New brake linings must also be
run in and do not have the optimum friction properties during
the first 200 km. The slightly reduced braking effect can be compensated for by more pressure on
the brake pedal. This also applies
when new linings have been
fitted.
From 1000 – 1500 km
The speed can be gradually increased to the
road or engine maximum.
During and after the running-in
period the following applies:
l Do not overrev the engine when cold –
either in neutral or in the gears.
Do not drive with the engine
`
speed unnecessarily high –
changing up early helps to save fuel,
reduces noise and protects the environment – see also page 13.
l Do not let engine labour – change down
when engine no longer runs smoothly.
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Exhaust emission control
system*
Trouble-free functioning of the exhaust emission control system is de-
cisive for the environment-friendly operation of the vehicle.
The following points should therefore be
noted:
l Vehicles fitted with a catalytic converter
may only be driven on unleaded petrol – see
page 2.
l Never drive until the fuel tank is com-
pletely empty on vehicles with a catalyst.
The irregular fuel supply can cause misfiring. This allows unburnt fuel into the exhaust system. This can cause overheating
and damage to the catalyst.
l If whilst driving, the engine misfires,
loses power and runs unevenly, this could
be due to a fault in the ignition system. In a
this case, unburnt fuel can enter the exhaust system and then escape to atmosphere. Furthermore, the catalytic converter
could become damaged due to overheating. The vehicle speed must be reduced immediately. The defect should be dealt with
at the nearest qualified dealership.
l Do not overfill engine oil – see page 32.
l Do not tow start vehicle for more than
50 m – see page 77.
Warning
l Due to high temperatures
which can occur in the catalytic
converter in very unfavourable
conditions, the vehicle should
not be parked so that the catalytic converter can come into
contact with inflammable materials.
l Never use additional under
floor protection or anti–cor-
rosion agents for the exhaust silencer, exhaust pipe, catalysts or
heat shields. This substances
could ignite whilst the vehicle is
in motion.
Note
Even in the case of a perfectly working exhaust emission control system there can,
under certain engine operating conditions,
be a sulphurous exhaust smell.
This depends upon the sulphur content in
the fuel being used.
Quite often this can be remedied by selecting another brand of fuel or, filling up with
unleaded premium petrol.
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Driving economically and with
respect for the environment
Fuel consumption, environmental compatibility and wear on the engine, brakes and
tyres depend largely on three different factors:
l personal driving style,
l the individual conditions of use,
l technical conditions.
Fuel consumption can be reduced easily by
10–15 percent with a proper and economic
driving style. The 10 tips given in this
chapter have been drawn up in order to
make your driving not only easier on the
environment, but also on your wallet!
Tip 1
Look ahead when driving!
`
A vehicle uses the most fuel when accelerating. Look ahead when you are driving – in
that way you will have to brake less and thus
accelerate less. You should also, if possible,
allow the vehicle to roll to a stop, if it can be
seen that the next traffic lights are red, for
example.
Tip 2
Correct tyre pressures!
`
Always ensure that your tyres have the correct pressure. The fuel consumption will increase by up to 5 percent , even at an incorrect pressure of 5 Bar too little. If the tyre
pressures are not high enough they will also
cause increased road resistance and thus to
increased wear on the tyres and a poor driving response.
The tyre pressures should only be checked
when the tyres are cold!
Another tip: Do not use winter tyres all year
round as they are louder and will cause fuel
consumption to rise by up to 10 percent –
They should only be used when really
needed!
Tip 3
`
Another effective method of saving fuel is
to shift up through the gears: fuel will be
used unnecessarily if the gears are driven to
a high rev.
The illustration shows the relationship between consumption (ltr/100 km) to speed
(km/h) in the gear as selected.
The following guidelines can help: You
should only drive the length of one vehicle
in first gear. You should always shift up to
the next highest gear at approximately 2000
revs.
The accelerator on vehicles equipped with
automatic gearboxes should be operated
slowly and not be depressed down to the
kick-down position. In this way, an economical programme is selected which will shift
gears to lower consumption, by shifting up
early and shifting down late.
TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
B1R–008M
Shifting gear to save energy!
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B45–355P
Tip 4
Slower is more economical!
`
You should never travel at top speed in your
vehicle if at all possible. Fuel consumption,
emissions and driving noise all increase at
an incredible rate at high speeds.
The illustration above shows the ratio of
consumption (ltr/100 km) to speed (km/h).
The fuel consumption of your vehicle will be
reduced by approximately 50% if you drive
at roughly 75% of its possible top speed.
Tip 5
Idling speed down to a
`
minimum!
It is worthwhile switching the engine off
when in a traffic jam, at level crossings and
at traffic lights with a long red phase: The
amount of fuel saved after only 30–40 seconds is greater than the amount of fuel
needed to switch the engine back on again.
Tip 6
Regular servicing!
`
An important basis for economic driving can
be laid down even before you start driving
by taking your vehicle into a Volkswagen
dealer for regular servicing! The level of
servicing of the vehicle engine will not only
have an effect on road safety and the prolonged value of the vehicle, but also on the
level of vehicle consumption.
A badly tuned engine can consume up to
ten percent more fuel than necessary!
Check the oil level every time you fill up!
The consumption of oil is very dependent
on the load and rev of the engine. Oil consumption can be up to 1 ltr/1,000 km, depending on your style of driving.
Extra tip: The use of high lubricity oils can
help to reduce the level of consumption.
Tip 7
No unnecessary loads!
`
There are further possibilities to reduce fuel
consumption alongside driving style and
regular servicing of the vehicle:
Do not carry unnecessary loads.
As every kilogram of weight will increase
the fuel consumption, it is worthwhile
checking the luggage compartment occasionally to ensure that unnecessary loads
are not being transported.
A roof load carrier is often left in place out of
convenience, even when it is no longer
needed. At a speed of 100 –120 km/h, your
vehicle will consume approximately 12 percent more fuel as a result of the increase in
wind resistance caused by the roof load
carrier – even when it is empty!
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Tip 8
Fewer short trips!
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The engine and catalytic converter must
reach their proper working temperature in
order to be able to reduce consumption and
emissions effectively.
The cold engine of a mid–class vehicle will,
directly after starting the ignition, consume
between 30 and 40 litres of fuel per 100 km.
The consumption will sink to 20 litres per
kilometre after a further kilometre. The engine will not have reached its full operating
temperature until approximately four kilo-
metres after starting and the level of consumption will be normal. Short trips should,
therefore, be avoided if at all possible.
The ambient temperature is also decisive in
this context: The illustration shows the different levels of consumption (ltr/100 km) for
the same journey (km), at +20
0
C. Your vehicle will always consume
–10
more fuel in winter than in summer!
0
C and
TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
Tip 9
Save electricity!
`
Electricity is created and made available by
the alternator in your vehicle. The fuel consumption will rise in parallel to the load
placed on the the alternator by electrical
consumers.
Rear window heating, additional headlights,
hot air blowers and air conditioning systems* all require a large amount of energy.
The rear window heater will, for example,
increase fuel consumption by approximately one litre over ten hours.
Electrical consumers should, therefore, always be switched off when they are no
longer needed!
Tip 10
Keep a record!
`
A record of the trips you have made is also
an effective method of reducing consumption. It is possibly to quickly notice any
changes (either positive or negative) and –
if necessary – take appropriate action to
stop them. If the fuel consumption is very
high, you should take time to consider how,
where and under what sort of conditions
you were driving to use the last tank of fuel.
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Driving abroad
If the vehicle is to be taken abroad, the following must also be borne in mind:
l If the vehicle has a petrol engine and
catalytic converter, one must ensure that
unleaded petrol will be available during the
journey – see page 2. The automobile clubs
offer information about the unleaded filling
station network.
l Although there are more than 10,000
Volkswagen dealers all over the world to
service Volkswagen vehicles there are
countries in which only a limited amount of
service is available or none at all.
l In certain countries it is also possible that
your vehicle model is not sold so that certain
spare parts will not be available or that the
Volkswagen personnel are not familiar with
the repair procedure should anything go
wrong.
The Volkswagen Distribution Centres in
Germany or the Importer concerned will be
only too pleased to give advice on the
necessary technical preparation of the vehicle, on the maintenance required and on
the repair possibilities.
The addresses can be found in the ”Assist-
ance in Europe” booklet.
Adjusting/Attaching adhesive
strips to headlights
When the vehicle is driven in a country
which drives on the opposite side of the
road to the home country, the asymmetric
dipped headlights will dazzle oncoming
traffic.
Depending on the type of headlight fitted,
the headlight must either be adjusted or
areas of the headlight lens must be covered
with opaque tape to stop this dazzle effect.
Further information can be obtained from
your Volkswagen dealer.
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Trailer towing
TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
The vehicle is intended mainly for the transportation of persons and luggage but it can,
with the appropriate technical equipment,
also be used to tow a trailer.
Technical requirements
l If the vehicle is supplied with a factory-
fitted* tow hook, all that is technically and
legally necessary for trailer towing will have
been taken into account.
l If the trailer to be towed has a 7-pin plug,
an adapter cable can be used which is obtained from a Volkswagen dealer.
l If the vehicle is retrofitted with a tow
hook, this must be done according to the
manufacturer’s instructions – please also
refer to Booklet 3.3, ”Technical Data”.
l We recommend that the tow hook be
fitted by a Volkswagen dealer.
Operations instructions
l On vehicles with a factory-fitted tow
hook* the removable ball coupling, together
with instructions on fitting, is stored in the
luggage compartment.
l The permissible trailer weight must not
be exceeded on any account – see Booklet
3.3, ”Technical Data”.
l Where possible make full use of the
maximum permissible drawbar weight on
ball of the tow hook, but do not exceed it.
l If the maximum permissible trailer
weight is not used, correspondingly steeper
gradients can be climbed.
l The given trailer weights are only appli-
cable for altitudes up to 1000 m above sea
level. As the engine output and thus the
climbing ability drops due to the decreasing
air density, the combined weight
1)
must
also be reduced by 10 % for each further
1000 m or part thereof.
l While observing the permissible trailer
and drawbar weight, distribute the load in
the trailer so that heavy objects are as near
as possible to the axle. The objects must
also be secured so that they cannot slip
about.
l Check the tyre pressures on the towing
vehicle, and adjust for full load conditions,
and also check the pressures on the trailer.
l Additional mirrors are required if the
traffic behind the trailer is not visible with
the exterior mirrors fitted as standard. Both
exterior mirrors must be attached to
brackets in such a way that a sufficient field
of vision to the rear is guaranteed at all
times.
1)
The combined weight is made up of the
actual weight of the pulling vehicle and the
actual weight of the trailer. If the max. permissible towing weight is to be used, the
weight of the pulling vehicle might have to be
reduced if necessar
y.
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l The headlight settings, should be
checked with trailer attached before moving off and adjusted as necessary.
On vehicles with headlight beam control it
is only necessary to turn the knurled disc in
dash in the appropriate direction.
Driving tips
To obtain the best possible handling of vehicle and trailer, the following should be
noted:
l Always keep the ESP switched on, if
your vehicle is fitted with it, when driving
with a trailer. The ESP system will make it
easier for you to stabilise a trailer which is
skidding from side to side.
l Try to avoid driving with an unladen ve-
hicle and a loaded trailer. If this cannot be
avoided, only drive slowly to allow for the
unfavourable weight distribution.
l As driving stability of vehicle and trailer
decreases when the speed increases do
not drive at the maximum permissible top
speed in unfavourable road, weather or
wind conditions – particularly when going
downhill.
In any case the speed must be reduced immediately the trailer shows the slightest
sign of snaking. On no account try to stop
the snaking by accelerating.
Please also refer to the notes on
trailer towing loads in Booklet 3.3,
”General notes on the technical
data”.
l Always brake in good time. If the trailer
has an overrun brake, apply the brakes gently at first then firmly. This will avoid the jerking caused by the trailer wheels locking.
Change down before going down a steep
hill so that the engine can act as a brake.
l When a long climb in a low gear with ex-
tremely high engine revs must be negotiated at exceptionally high ambient temperatures the coolant temperature gauge
must be observed. When the gauge needle
moves to the right end of the scale, the road
speed must be reduced immediately. If,
however, the warning lamp flashes, stop
immediately and allow the engine to cool off
at idling speed for several minutes.
General notes
l It is advisable to have the vehicle ser-
viced between the Inspection intervals if it
is used frequently for towing a trailer.
l The trailer and drawbar load figures on
the data plate of the tow hook are for test
certification only. The correct figures for the
vehicle, which may be lower than the above
figures, are given in the vehicle documents
and in Booklet 3.3, ”Technical Data”.
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Care of vehicle
TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
The following points on caring for your vehicle apply to all Volkswagen passenger vehicle models. For this reason, some points
in this chapter will not apply to your vehicle.
Regular and expert care helps to
maintain the value of the vehicle.
Furthermore it can be one of the stipulations for the upholding of warranty claims should corrosion damage and paint defects occur.
We recommend that you use Volkswagen
approved car care materials which can be
purchased from your Volkswagen. The instructions for use on the container should
be followed.
Warning
l If misused, car care materials
can be injurious to health.
l Car care materials must al-
ways be stored in a safe place
where they are out of the reach of
children.
When buying car care materials
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one should select products
which do not damage the environment. Empty containers which
these materials were in do not belong with household waste.
You should never attempt to remove
dirt, mud or dust when the vehicle
surface is dry. A dry cloth should
also not be used for this purpose as
the paint work or the windows of
your vehicle could be damaged.
The dirt, mud or dust should first be
soaked with a lot of water before
you attempt to remove them.
Care of vehicle exterior
Washing
Warning
Dampness and ice in the brake
system can have a negative effect on the braking power.
The best protection against damaging environmental influences is frequent washing
and waxing.
How often this treatment is required depends, amongst other things on how much
the vehicle is used, how it is parked (garage,
in open under trees etc.), the seasons,
weather conditions and environmental influences.
The longer bird droppings, insects, tree
resin, road and industrial grime, tar spots,
soot, road salt and other aggressive materials remain on the vehicle paint the more
lasting their destructive effect will be. High
temperatures e.g. from strong sunlight intensifies the corrosive effect.
In certain circumstances weekly washing
can be necessary, in other conditions
monthly washing with appropriate waxing
may be fully adequate.
After the period when salt is put on the
roads the underside of the vehicle musts always be washed thoroughly.
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Automatic car washes
The vehicle paint is so durable that the vehicle can normally be washed without any
problem in an automatic car wash. The influence on the paint depends to a large extent,
however, on the design of the car wash, the
filtering of the wash water, the type of wash
and care material, etc. If the paint has a matt
appearance after going through the wash or
is even scratched this should be brought to
the notice of the car wash operator immediately. If necessary a different car wash
should be used.
Note
l Before going through the car wash, apart
from the usual precautions (closing windows and sliding roof*) there is nothing
further to note.
The exterior mirrors should, however, be
folded in in order to prevent damage.
l If there are special fittings on the vehicle
– such as spoilers, roof rack, two–way radio
aerial etc. it is best to speak to the plant operator.
Washing the vehicle by hand
In the interests of environmental
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protection the vehicle should
only be washed in specially provided wash bays. In some districts,
washing cars elsewhere may even
be forbidden.
First soften the dirt with plenty of water and
rinse off as well as possible.
Then clean the car with a soft sponge, glove
or brush, starting on the roof and going from
top to bottom using only slight pressure.
Paint shampoo should only be used for very
persistent dirt.
Rinse the sponge or glove out thoroughly at
short intervals.
Wheels and sill panels should be cleaned
last, using a different sponge if possible.
After cleaning the vehicle, rinse thoroughly
with water and leather it off.
Warning
l Never wash the vehicle whilst
the engine is running.
l Protect your hands from poss-
ible cuts on sharp metal edges
when cleaning the underbody,
the underside of the mudguard
(wheel house) or the wheel
covers.
Note
l The vehicle should not be washed in
strong sunshine.
l If the vehicle is rinsed with a hose, do not
direct the jet of water at the lock cylinders
and the door/boot lid shut lines – they can
freeze up in the winter.
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Washing vehicle with high pressure
cleaner
l The operating instructions for the high
pressure cleaner must be followed closely
– particularly with regard to pressure and
working distance.
l Do not use a concentrated jet.
l The water temperature must not exceed
60°C.
l In order to prevent damage to,
please maintain sufficient distance
to soft materials, such as rubber
hoses, plastic parts or sealing materials, with the high pressure
cleaner. This also applies when
cleaning the painted bumpers.
The material will be placed under
more pressure the closer the pressure cleaner is to the surface.
Warning
Tyres must never be cleaned with
a concentrated jet! Even at a relatively large working distance and
a very short spraying time, damage can occur.
Waxing
A good coat of wax protects the vehicle
paintwork to a large extent against the environmental influences listed under ”Wash-
ing” on the previous page and even against
light mechanical damage.
At the latest when water on the clean paint
does not form small drops and roll off, the
vehicle should be protected by applying a
coat of good hard wax. Even when a wax
solution is used regularly in the washing
water it is advisable to protect the paint with
a coat of hard wax at least twice a year.
Paint damage
Small marks in the paint such as scratches
or stone damage should be touched up immediately with paint (Volkswagen touch-up
stick or spray can) before the metal starts to
rust.
However, should rust be found at any time
it must be removed thoroughly and then the
area treated first with an anti-corrosion
primer and then the correct paint applied.
You can of course have this work done by a
Volkswagen dealer.
The number of the original paint of the vehicle is given on the vehicle data sticker –
see Booklet 3.3 ”Vehicle Identification
Data”.
Door lock cylinder
To de-ice the door lock cylinder we recommend the Genuine Volkswagen Spray,
which has lubricating and anti-corrosive
qualities.
Door, boot, roof and window
seals
The rubber seals will remain supple and last
longer if occasionally treated with an appropriate agent (e.g. silicon spray). In this
way, a better seat for the rubber lips on the
sealing surfaces can be achieved. Furthermore, premature ageing of the seals can be
avoided and leaks and large door slamming
forces can be stopped. In this way they will
also not freeze shut in Winter!
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Windows
Remove snow from the windows and mir-
rors, preferably using a brush.
Remove ice from windows and mirrors
with a soft plastic scraper, or even better
with de-icing spray.
To avoid scratches due to dirt on the glass,
the scraper should only be pushed in one
direction and not moved to and fro.
Never remove snow and ice from
windows and mirrors with warm or
hot water – there is a risk that the
glass could crack!
Traces of rubber, oil, wax
cone can be removed with a window cleaning solution or a silicone remover.
The windows should also be cleaned on the
inside at regular intervals.
Do not dry the windows with the leather
used for the paintwork because traces of
paint cleaner will cause streaks to appear on
the glass.
To avoid damaging the heating element
wires in the rear window do not put
stickers over the wires on the inside.
1)
This wax residue can only be removed with
a special cleaner. Your Volkswagen dealer
will be able to provide you with more detailed
information.
1)
, grease or sili-
Plastic parts
Plastic parts are cleaned by washing normally. If this is not sufficient, please use a
solvent-free plastic cleaner which has
been approved by Volkswagen.
Cleaning agents containing solvents will damage the material.
Polishing
Should only be done if paint has lost its
shine and gloss cannot be brought back
with wax. If the polish used does not contain preservative compounds, the paint
must be waxed afterwards.
Matt painted and plastic parts should
not be treated with polish or hard wax.
Cavity preservation
All cavities on the vehicle which could be
susceptible to corrosion are given permanent protection at the factory.
This coating does not need checking or any
subsequent treatment. Should a small
amount of wax run out of the cavities at high
ambient temperatures it can be removed
with a plastic scraper and some white spirit.
If the wax which has run out is
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removed with clean petrol, heed
the environmental protection regulations.
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Steel wheels
The wheels and the wheel trims should be
cleaned thoroughly at regular intervals
when the vehicle is being washed. This will
prevent brake dust, dirt and road salt from
accumulating on the wheel. Persistent
ingrained brake dust can be removed with
an industrial grime remover. Paint damage
should be repaired before rust can form.
Warning
Please note when cleaning the
wheels that dampness, ice and
grit can have a negative effect on
the braking power.
Alloy wheels*
In order to maintain the smart appearance
of alloy wheels for a long period, regular
care is necessary. In particular, salt and
brake pad dust must be washed off thoroughly at least every two weeks otherwise
the surface of the alloy will be damaged.
After being washed, the wheels should be
treated with an acid-free cleaner for alloy
wheels.
About every three months it is necessary to
give wheels a good rubbing with hard wax.
Paint polish or other abrasive solutions
must not be used. If the protective paint
coat has been damaged, e.g. by stone impact, the damaged spots should be dealt
with as soon as possible.
Warning
Please note when cleaning the
wheels that dampness, ice and
grit can have a negative effect on
the braking power.
Undercoating
The underside of the vehicle is coated with
a special compound to protect it from corrosion and damage.
However, as this protective layer becomes
damaged when the vehicle is in use, the
protective coating under the body and on
the running gear should be examined at defined intervals – preferably before and after
the winter season – and any damage re-
paired.
Volkswagen dealers have stocks of the correct compound, have the necessary equipment and are familiar with the application
procedure.
We advise you, therefore, to have the
patching up or additional coating done by a
Volkswagen dealer.
Warning
Never use additional under floor
protection or anti–corrosion agents for the exhaust silencer, exhaust pipe, catalysts or heat
shields. These substances could
ignite whilst the vehicle is in motion.
Note for vehicles with a catalytic
converter
Due to the high temperatures which occur
in the afterburning process, additional heat
shields are fitted over the catalytic converter. Underbody sealant must not be applied to these shields, the catalytic converter or the exhaust pipes. Removal of the
heat shields is also not permissible.
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TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
Care of the vehicle
interior
Plastic parts, instrument panel
and leatherette
Plastic parts and leatherette are cleaned
with a damp cloth. If this is not sufficient,
these parts may only be cleaned with
special solvent-free plastic cleaners
which have been approved by Volkswagen.
Cleaning agents containing solvents will damage the material.
Warning
Never clean the instrument panel
and surface of the airbag module
with cleaning agents containing
solvents.
Cleaning agents containing solvents will make the surface porous. Serious injuries could result from the breakage of plastic
parts should the airbag ever have
to be triggered.
Alcantara (Velours leather
imitation)
Do not use leather treatments to
clean Alcantara covers!
Removing dust and dirt
The Alcantara covers should be wiped
down using a slightly damp, soft cloth or
treated with an appropriate shampoo.
Particles of dirt and dust will wear
down the leather more quickly because of their abrasive nature.
Removing stains
Dampen a soft cloth with lukewarm water
or diluted white spirit and treat he stain by
moving from the outer edge to the centre.
Stubborn stains should be removed
by a specialist company in order to
prevent damage.
Natural leather
Ensure that the leather is not exposed to bright, direct sunshine for
extended periods as it will otherwise loose its colour.
It must be noted that on no account
may solvents, floor wax, shoe polish, spot removers and similar products be used for treating the leather.
Stubborn stains should be removed
by a specialist company in order to
prevent damage.
Care of the leather
We recommend that, with normal usage,
the leather is treated at half-yearly intervals
with a leather care agent. This agent is to be
applied very sparingly. After it has dried in,
wipe with a soft cloth.
Removing dust and dirt
Wipe down the leather areas with a damp
cloth. Dirtier areas can be cleaned with a
mild soap solution (2 dessert spoonfuls of a
neutral soap to 1 litre of water). It is essential to note that the leather must not be
made too wet and that no water seeps
through the seams. After cleaning, wipe dry
with a soft cloth.
Particles of dirt and dust will wear
down the leather more quickly because of their abrasive nature.
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Upholstery cloth and textile
trim
Upholstery cloth and textile trim on door
panels, luggage compartment covers,
headlining etc. are cleaned with special
cleaning materials or dry foam and a soft
brush.
Care of chrome
Chrome parts should be cleaned with a
damp cloth and then polished with a soft,
dry cloth. If this is not sufficient, use a
chrome cleaning material.
Stains and dirt coatings on the chrome parts
can be removed using a chrome cleaning
material. You can prevent dirt coatings from
building up on the surfaces by using a
chrome cleaning material regularly. To this
end, ensure that the entire surface is completely and evenly covered with the cleaning material.
Note
l You should, under no circum-
stances, use an abrasive cleaning
material.
l The chrome surfaces should not
be cleaned in dusty or sandy environments.
Thermal box*
Before the thermal box is used for the first
time it should be cleaned inside with warm
water to which a mild cleaning solution has
been added.
To prevent mould and damp stains forming
when the thermal box is not used for long
periods the lid should be propped open
slightly by inserting a towel or cloth which
has been folded several times.
Cleaning seat belts
Keep belts clean! They may not retract
properly if very dirty.
Dirty belts should be cleaned by washing
with a mild soap solution, without taking the
belts out of the vehicle.
Note
Inertia reel belts should be completely dry
before they are allowed to roll up.
Warning
l The seat belts must not be re-
moved for cleaning.
l Do not have the belts cleaned
chemically because the cleaning
compounds damage the webbing
material.
Ensure that the belts do not come
into contact with corrosive
fluids.
l You should check the condi-
tion of your seat belts regularly.
If you find any damage of the belt
webbing, belt connections, the
belt retractor or the locking
parts, the belt in question must
be replaced by a qualified dealer.
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Cleaning the engine
compartment
Cleaning and anti-corrosion
treatment of engine compartment
Warning
l Before doing any work in the
engine compartment it is essential to read the notes on page 27.
l For safety reasons pull out
ignition key before reaching into
the water box. Otherwise if the
windscreen wipers are switched
on unintentionally the movement of the wiper linkage could
cause injury.
The leaves, blossoms etc. which drop into
the water box (underneath the engine
bonnet in front of the windscreen) should
be cleaned out occasionally. This will prevent the water drain holes becoming
blocked and – on vehicles without a fresh air
filter – foreign bodies entering the vehicle
interior via the heating and ventilation system.
The engine compartment and the outside
surface of the power unit are given anti-corrosion treatment at the factory.
In the winter when the vehicle is being
driven frequently on salted roads, good anticorrosion treatment is very important. For
this reason the entire engine compartment
and the plenum chamber should be thoroughly cleaned before and after the salting
period and then preserved so that the salt
cannot have a damaging effect.
The ignition must be switched off
before washing the engine.
Do not direct the water jet directly
at the headlight – it could otherwise
be damaged!
If the engine compartment is cleaned at any
time with grease removing solutions
one has the engine washed, the anti-corrosion compound is nearly always removed
as well. It is therefore essential to ask for
durable preservation of all surfaces, seams,
joints and components in the engine compartment to be carried out. This applies also
when corrosion protected parts are renewed.
Because when washing the en-
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gine petrol, grease and oil deposits are washed off, the dirty
water must be cleaned by an oil separator. For this reason engine washing should only be carried out in a
workshop or filling station.
Volkswagen dealers have stocks of the
cleaning and preservation materials recommended by the factory and have the equipment necessary to apply them.
1)
Only the correct cleaning solutions should be
used – on no account petrol or Diesel.
1)
or if
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Safety notes for working in the
engine compartment
TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
Scalding and injuries, risk of fire and
accident can occur during all work
carried out in the engine compartment, e. g. checking and refilling op-
erating fluids.
For this reason, it is very important
to read the following warning notes
and general safety regulations.
When topping up fluids one should
ensure that they are not mistaken,
one for the other, under any circumstances, otherwise serious functional defects will result.
So that leaks are quickly de-
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tected the ground underneath
the vehicle should be checked regularly. If spots as caused by oil or
other operating fluids can be seen,
the vehicle should be taken to the
workshop for checking.
Note
Of course, operating fluids and materials
such as coolant additives, engine oils as
well as spark plugs are being continually developed. For this reason the details given in
this manual can only refer to those available
at the time of going to press.
Volkswagen Service is always kept up-todate by the factory regarding changes. We
recommend, therefore, that the operating
fluids and material changes should be carried out by a Volkswagen dealer.
Please also refer to the notes in ”Acces-
sories, modifications and renewal of parts”
on page 49.
Warning notes
Warning
Particular care should be taken
when working in the engine compartment!
l Never open the bonnet or carry
out any work on the engine if you
notice that steam or coolant is
escaping – risk of scalding!
Wait until you can see no more
steam or coolant and the engine
has cooled down.
l Turn engine off, remove igni-
tion key.
l Pull handbrake firmly on.
l Move gear lever into neutral or
”P” position.
l Allow engine to cool off.
l Keep children away from the
engine.
l As long as the engine is at op-
erating temperature:
– Do not put your hand into the
radiator fan, it could switch on
suddenly.
– Do not open the radiator cap
because the cooling system is
under pressure.
Warning
Please take notice of the warning
notes on the next page.
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l Never spill any liquids over the
hot engine. These liquids could
ignite.
l Avoid causing short circuits in
the electrical system – particu-
larly at the battery.
l If checks, servicing, repairs or
adjustments have to be carried
out with the engine running,
there is an additional danger
present from rotating parts – e.g.
V-belts, alternator, radiator fan
etc. – and from the high voltage
ignition system.
l If work on the fuel or electrics
system is necessary:
– Disconnect the battery from
the electrics
– Do not smoke
– Never work near naked flames
– Always keep a fire extin-
guisher in the vicinity.
l Please refer to the warning
notes on page 38 if work has to
be carried out on the battery.
Fan
The radiator fan is driven electrically and
controlled by a thermoswitch from the coolant temperature (also from the engine compartment temperature on some models).
Warning
After the engine has been
stopped the fan can continue
running for a while (up to about
10 minutes) after the ignition has
been switched off. It can also
start to run again suddenly after
a short time if
– the coolant temperature in-
creases due to heat build-up
– when engine is hot and the en-
gine compartment is heated
additionally by strong sunlight.
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Bonnet
TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
B7M–319M
Unlocking
Pull lever on left under instrument panel –
the bonnet springs up out of its lock.
At the same time a release button can be
seen in the radiator grille – see right illustration.
Note
Before opening the bonnet, ensure
that the wiper arms are not lifted off
the windscreen. Otherwise the
paintwork may be damaged.
Opening
Lift the bonnet slightly and push the release
button in the direction of the arrow – see
right illustration. The catch is thus released.
Lift the bonnet to the stop. The bonnet is
held in position by a gas filled rod.
B7M–320M
Closing
Hold the bonnet on the side where the gas
filled rod is fitted. Press the bonnet down
until the gas filled rod gives way and then
allow the bonnet to fall into position – do
not press down!
Warning
l For safety reasons the bonnet
must always be properly closed
when vehicle is moving. Always
check therefore after closing the
bonnet that the lock is engaged.
This is the case when the bonnet
is flush with the adjacent body
panels.
l If you should notice that the
lock is not engaged, stop the vehicle immediately and close the
bonnet.
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Engine compartment Engine oil
Specifications
A special, high quality multi-grade oil is put
in the engine at the factory and this can be
used all the year round – except in very cold
B7M–403M
1 - Engine oil dipstick
2 - Engine oil filler opening
This position can vary slightly depend-
ing on the engine version
3 - Coolant expansion tank
4 - Brake fluid reservoir
5 - Vehicle battery behind a cover
6 - Windscreen washer container
Warning
Please refer to the warning notes
on page 27 before carrying out
any kind of work in the engine
compartment.
climates.
The oil specifications approved for your en-
gine can be found in Booklet 3.3.
When topping-up, the oils can be mixed
with one another.
The specifications must be on the container
and be no older than 1.97.
Important note
Of course, engine oils are also being continually developed. For this reason the details
given in this manual can only refer to those
oils available at the time of going to press.
Volkswagen dealers are kept up-to-date by
the factory regarding changes. For this reason, the oil change should preferably be
done by a Volkswagen dealer.
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Petrol engines
If none of the oils listed in Booklet 3.3 are
available, oil with specification ACEA A2 or
A3 may be used.
For vehicles with LongLife Service, only the
following engine oil quality should be used:
VW 503 00.
In exceptional cases. a maximum of 0.5
litres of Norm VW 502 00 can be used.
Diesel engines
Only engine oil quality as per VW 506 01
should be used.
In exceptional cases. a maximum of 0.5
litres of Norm VW 505 00 can be used.
Engine oil additives
No additives should be mixed with
the engine oil.
Any damage caused by the use of
such additives will not be covered
by the warranty.
Checking oil level
Warning
Please refer to the warning notes
on page 27 before carrying out
any kind of work in the engine
compartment.
Every engine uses a certain amount of oil.
The oil consumption can be up to 1.0
litres per 1000 km. The engine oil level must
therefore be checked at regular intervals,
preferably when filling the tank and before
a long journey.
TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
BIM–025M
The location of the oil dipstick can be seen
in the illustration of the engine compartment on page 30.
The vehicle must be on a level surface when
checking the oil level. After stopping engine
wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back
to the sump.
Then pull the dipstick out, wipe it with a
clean cloth and insert again fully.
Then pull dipstick out again and check the oil
level:
A – If the oil level is in area A, the oil may
not be topped up.
B – If the oil level is in area B, the oil can
be topped up.
The oil level could then be in area A.
C – If the oil level is in area C or lower, the
oil must be topped up.
It is satisfactory if the oil level is then
somewhere in area B.
The oil level must not, under any circumstances, be above area A.
When the engine is working hard, such as
extended operation of the engine (10 – 12
hours), the oil level should be kept in area a
– not above.
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Topping up engine oil
Warning
Please refer to the warning notes
on page 27 before carrying out
any kind of work in the engine
compartment.
The location of the engine oil filler opening
can be seen in the illustration of the engine
compartment on page 30.
l Unscrew the lid of the engine oil filler
opening.
l Pour in a small quantity of oil.
l Wait for some minutes and then check
the oil level. It is sufficient if the oil level is
somewhere in the B area, otherwise pour in
some more oil.
The oil level must not, under any circumstances, be above area A.
Otherwise oil can be drawn into the engine
via the crankcase breather and escape into
the atmosphere via the exhaust system. On
engines fitted with a catalytic converter, the
oil could burn inside the converter causing
it to become damaged.
Carefully close the filler cap and push the oil
dipstick in as far as possible, this will prevent oil spill when the engine is running.
Changing engine oil
Warning
Please refer to the warning notes
on page 27 before carrying out
any kind of work in the engine
compartment.
The engine oil must be changed at the intervals given in the service schedule.
Warning
If you want to change the engine
oil yourself, you must note the
following points:
l Allow the engine to cool down
first to avoid the danger of being
scalded by hot engine oil.
l Use an appropriate container
to drain off the oil. It should be
big enough to hold the quantity
of oil in your engine.
l Wear protective glasses for
your eyes.
l When removing the oil drain
plug with your fingers, keep your
arm horizontal so that the oil
being drained cannot run down
your arm.
l If your hands come into con-
tact with engine oil you must
wash them thoroughly afterwards.
l Old oil must be stored out of
reach of children until it is disposed of in the correct manner.
On no account should oil be
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poured down drains or into the
earth.
Because of the disposal problems,
the necessary special tools and
specialist knowledge required the
engine oil and filter changing should
preferably be done by a Volkswagen
dealer.
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The cooling system must be filled with a
TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
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B7M–380M
The location of the coolant expansion tank
can be seen in the illustration of the engine
compartment on page 30.
The cap of the expansion tank does not
have to be taken off to check the level of the
coolant, as the container is transparent.
The coolant level must be between the
max and min marks on the expansion tank
when engine is cold and can be slightly
above the max mark when it is warm.
Topping up coolant
Warning
Do not remove expansion tank
cap when engine is hot – danger
of scalding:
System is under pressure.
Warning
Please refer to the warning notes
on page 27 before carrying out
any kind of work in the engine
compartment.
As a basic principle, no other coolant may be
used if G 12 is not available. In this case only
water can be used and the correct mixture
concentration must be restored with the
specified coolant additive (see page 33) as
soon as possible.
If a lot of coolant has been lost, only
add coolant after the engine has
cooled down. This will prevent engine damage.
Do not fill above the marked area.
The excess coolant will be forced out
through the pressure relief valve in the cap
when engine becomes hot.
Screw cap on again tightly.
Important note
The coolant additive G 12 (purple
colour) can be mixed with the coolant additive G 12 (red colour) or the
coolant additive G 11.
You can recognise G12 in the expansion tank by its purple colour. If the
fluid in the expansion tank is brown,
G 12 has been mixed with another
additive!
If this is the case, the coolant must
be changed immediately!
Otherwise, serious functional failures or damage to the engine could
result!
Only new coolant should be used
when refilling!
Switch engine off and let it cool down. Then
cover expansion tank cap with a cloth and
turn cap carefully to the left and remove.
Use only new coolant to top up.
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Windscreen washer
system
B7M–382M
The location of the windscreen washer container can be found in the illustration of the
engine compartment on page 30.
The rear window washer is supplied with
fluid from the container in the engine compartment.
Filling the container
The capacity of the windscreen washer container can be found in Booklet 3.3 ”Techni-
cal Data”.
Warning
Please refer to the warning notes
on page 27 before carrying out
any kind of work in the engine
compartment.
TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
We recommend that Genuine Volkswagen Washer Fluid (G 052 164) be
added to the water. Plain water alone is not
enough to clean the glass and headlight
lenses quickly and thoroughly. Genuine
Volkswagen Washer Fluid is a powerful cleaner with frost protection and can
thus be used throughout the year. It can be
purchased at your Volkswagen dealer. The
mixing ratios on the window cleaner packaging must be adhered to.
Note
Only washer fluid G 052 164 may be used
on vehicles with a fan shaped spray to ensure that the tiny openings in the vents do
not clog up.
Under no circumstances should you
add coolant anti–freeze or other
additives.
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Windscreen wiper blades
Warning
l For clear vision, it is impera-
tive that the windscreen wiper
blades are in good condition.
l In order to prevent streaks on
the windscreen, you should clean
the windscreen wiper blades regularly with a window cleaner. If
the windows are particularly
dirty, e. g. insect remains, a
sponge or cloth should be used to
clean the blades.
l For reasons of safety, you
should change the wiper blades
once or twice a year. Windscreen
wiper blades can be purchased at
Volkswagen dealers.
If the wiper blades judder, it may be caused
by various things:
l If the vehicle has been washed in an au-
tomatic car wash, residual wax may be left
on the windscreen. This residue can only be
removed by using a special cleaner. Your
Volkswagen dealer will be happy to give you
further information.
Filling the windscreen washer container
with a window cleaner containing a wax remover can solve the judder problem. Solvent cleaners cannot remove this residue.
l Damaged wiper blades can also lead to
judder. In this case the blades should be renewed.
l The blades are set at an incorrect angle.
Have the angle checked and, if necessary,
adjusted by a qualified dealer.
B7M–643M
Changing wiper blades
Taking the wiper blade off
l Fold the wiper arm away from the screen
and position the blade perpendicular to the
wiper arm.
l Remove the wiper blade from the wiper
arm in the direction of the arrow.
Securing the wiper blade
l Place the wiper blade on the side of the
wiper arm at a right-angle to the wiper arm.
l Swing the wiper blade parallel to the
windscreen wiper arm and place it against
the screen.
Note
The driver’s side and front passenger side
wiper blades must not be confused with
each other whilst the wiper blades are being
installed.
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Brake fluid
B7M–381M
The location of the brake fluid reservoir can
be seen in the illustration of the engine compartment on page 30.
Checking fluid level
Warning
Please refer to the warning notes
on page 27 before carrying out
any kind of work in the engine
compartment.
The fluid level must always be between the
”MAX” and ”MIN” marks.
The level of fluid tends to sink slightly when
the vehicle is used due to the automatic adjustment of brake linings. This is quite normal.
If the fluid level sinks noticeably in a short
time or drops below the ”MIN” mark, how-
ever, the brake system may be leaking. A
low fluid level in the reservoir is indicated by
the brake system warning lamp lighting up
(see Booklet 3.1.1, ”Warning lamps”).
Take the vehicle to a qualified dealer
immediately and have the brake system checked.
Renewing brake fluid
Warning
Please refer to the warning notes
on page 27 before carrying out
any kind of work in the engine
compartment.
TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
Brake fluid absorbs moisture. It will, for this
reason, absorb water from the surrounding
air in the course of time.
Too high a content of water in the brake fluid
can in time cause corrosion damage in the
system. Furthermore the boiling point of
the brake fluid is reduced considerably. For
this reason the brake fluid must be
renewed every two years.
Warning
When the brake fluid becomes
too old vapour bubbles can form
in the brake system when the
brakes are used hard. The efficiency of the brakes and thus the
vehicle safety is then seriously
affected.
Only use our Genuine brake fluid (please
ask for the specification at your Volkswagen
dealer). The fluid must be new.
Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous!
It must therefore only be stored
in the closed original container
out of reach of children.
Remember also that brake fluid will
attack the paintwork.
Because of the disposal prob-
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lems, the special tools necessary
and the specialist knowledge required, the brake fluid changing
should preferably be done by a
Volkswagen dealer.
It is advisable to have the fluid change carried out during an Inspection Service.
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Warning notes
Warning
Please refer to the warning notes
on page 27 before carrying out
any kind of work in the engine
compartment.
Wear eye protection. Do
not allow particles containing acid or lead to
the eyes, skin or cloths.
tery – acid can spill out of the
vents. Should acid contact the
eyes, rinse for several minutes
using clean running water. Seek
medical assistance immediately.
Should acid contact skin or
clothes, neutralize immediately
using an alkaline soap solution
and rinse thoroughly. Should
acid inadvertently be drunk, seek
medical attention immediately.
come into contact with
Battery acid is highly
caustic. Always wear protective gloves and
glasses. Do not tip bat-
Fire, sparks, unprotected
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Location
Please take notice of the warning
notes on the previous page.
Vehicle battery
The location of the vehicle battery can be
seen in the illustration of the engine compartment on page 30.
On batteries with a cover, the cover must
first be removed to gain access to the vehicle battery. To do this, turn the quick release catches and lift the cover off.
Starting by connecting an additional battery
is described in the Do-It-Yourself section.
Additional battery*
The additional battery* is located under
the front right seat.
The additional battery supplies the electric
sockets* in the luggage compartment and
the additional water heater* when the engine is switched off.
A cut-off relay is installed between the additional battery and the vehicle battery. Both
batteries are only electrically linked when
the engine is running and are thus charged
by the alternator.
Winter driving
If the vehicle is not to be used for an
extended period of time, protect the
battery and additional battery*
against frost so that it does not
freeze which will destroy the battery.
If the vehicle is not used
If the vehicle is not used for more than four
weeks the battery will be discharged by low
current consumers, such as the immobilizer
and will have to be recharged. In order to
avoid this, the battery should be charged intermittently or the negative pole should be
disconnected.
Please refer to the warning notes
on page 38 before carrying out
any work on the vehicle battery.
Checking acid level
Warning
Please refer to the warning notes
on page 27 before carrying out
any kind of work in the engine
compartment.
The acid/electrolyte level should be
checked regularly if the following operating
conditions apply:
– high mileage
– in countries with a warm climate
– old battery
The battery is otherwise service-free.
If the vehicle is not used for more than four
weeks the battery will be discharged by low
current consumers, such as the immobilizer
and will have to be recharged. In order to
avoid this, the battery should be charged intermittently or the negative pole should be
disconnected.
It is recommended that the acid level be
checked and corrected by a Volkswagen
dealer.
Warning
l Never use force to open a bat-
tery – Risk of explosion and acid
burns! Damaged and leaking batteries should not be connected,
but rather disposed of following
the appropriate regulations.
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BIM–023M
Battery with a magic eye*
A round viewing window is located on the
upper side of the battery (see arrow). This
”magic eye” will change its colour according to the charge condition and acid level of
the battery.
Air bubbles can distort the true colour. You
should, therefore, tap carefully on the magic
eye.
The acid level in the battery is too low if the
display in the viewing window has no co-
lour or is a light yellow. Have the battery checked by a qualified dealer.
The colour displays of green and black help
your Volkswagen dealership in the diagnosis of the battery.
Charging battery
Battery and additional battery
Before charging, switch off the ignition and
all electrical consumers.
When charging with a low current (e.g. with
a small charger) the battery cables need not
normally be taken off. The instructions from
the charger manufacturer must, however,
be noted.
Before Quick charging, that is charging
with a high current, both battery cables
must be disconnected.
Please note the following points:
Please refer to the warning notes
on page 38 before carrying out
any work on the vehicle battery.
Warning
l Keep children at a distance
from the battery and battery acid
and from the battery charger.
l Only charge the battery in well
ventilated rooms. Do not smoke
and allow no naked flames or
electric sparks near the battery,
as a highly explosive gas is produced whilst the vehicle is being
charged.
l Protect your eyes and face. Do
not bend over the battery.
l Should acid come into contact
with the eyes or skin, rinse for
several minutes using clear
water. You should then seek
medical assistance immediately.
l Fast charging a battery is dan-
gerous and should only be carried out by a Volkswagen dealer,
as special equipment and knowledge is necessary.
l Never charge a battery which
has frozen – risk of explosion!
There is still a risk of chemical
burns from leaking battery acid
even after the battery has
thawed. Always replace a frozen
battery.
Replace a frozen or thawed as the
battery housing might have cracked
due to the ice. Battery acid might
leak out as a result and damage the
vehicle.
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l When charging the battery do not re-
move caps.
l The mains cable of the charger should
not be connected until the clips of the
charger have been properly secured to the
battery terminals:
red = plus (or positive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
black or brown = minus (or negative).. . .
l After charging the battery, first switch off
the charger and disconnect the mains cable.
Then disconnect the clips of the charger
from the battery .
l Check the battery acid level – see page
39. Battery acid might evaporate during
charging, depending on the technique used.
What happens when the battery
is disconnected and then reconnected ...
Warning
Please refer to the warning notes
on page 27 before carrying out
any kind of work in the engine
compartment.
Please refer to the warning notes
on page 38 before carrying out
any work on the vehicle battery.
After reconnecting or recharging
the battery you should:
reset the digital clock – see Booklet 3.1.1,
”Digital clock”.
You should also reset the automatic opening/closing function of the electric windows
– see Booklet 3.1.1, ”Electric windows”.
The starting procedure for petrol engines
with starting and idling problems should be
carried out as follows: Turn on the ignition
for 30 seconds, then switch off the ignition.
Then start the engine.
Renewing battery
Only Genuine Volkswagen batteries of the
same size should be used.
Battery and additional battery
Our batteries have been developed to suit
their fitting location and have been
equipped with safety features.
Genuine Volkswagen batteries fulfil the service, performance and safety requirements
of the vehicle.
Warning
l Only service-free Genuine
Volkswagen batteries conforming to norms TL 825 06 and
VW 7 50 73 should be used. This
norm must be dated August 2001
or later.
Please refer to the safety notes
as of page 27 and the warning
notes on page 38 before carrying
out any kind of work on the engine or in the engine compartment.
Because of the problem of dis-
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posing of the old battery the renewal of a battery should preferably
be done by a Volkswagen dealer.
Batteries contain, amongst other
things, sulphuric acid and lead and
must on no account be put with normal household waste.
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Removing battery
Vehicle battery
Warning
Please refer to the warning notes
on page 27 before carrying out
any kind of work in the engine
compartment.
Before removing the battery, turn off the
ignition and all electrical consumers.
On batteries with a cover, the cover must
first be removed in the engine compartment to gain access to the vehicle battery.
To do this, turn the quick release catches
and lift the cover off.
To take battery out, first disconnect the
negative cable (normally black or brown)
and then the positive cable. Then unscrew
the battery retainer and remove the battery.
Additional battery*
Before removing the battery, turn off the
ignition and all electrical consumers which
are supplied with electricity by the additional battery.
To take battery out, first disconnect the
negative cable (normally black or brown)
and then the positive cable. Then unscrew
the battery retainer and remove the battery.
Installing battery
Battery and additional battery
Warning
Please refer to the warning notes
on page 27 before carrying out
any kind of work in the engine
compartment.
Before connecting the battery turn off ignition and all electrical consumers.
Place the battery in the designated position
and secure the battery with the battery retainer.
To connect the battery, first connect the
positive cable (normally red) and then the
negative cable (normally black or brown).
Also install the battery cover in the engine
compartment as needed. Turn the quick release catches to secure the cover.
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Wheels
TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
General notes
Warning
l New tyres must be ”run in” as
they have not yet reached their
optimum grip level. This should
be taken into account in your
driving style during the first 500
km. This ”running in”will also
help to extend the running life of
the tyres.
l The tread depth of new tyres can vary
due to construction and design features,
and depending on version and manufactures.
l Check tyres for damage from time to
time (cuts, splits, cracks and lumps) and remove any foreign bodies embedded in the
treads.
l To avoid damage to tyres and wheels
drive over curbs and similar obstacles very
slowly and as nearly at right angles as possible.
Damage to wheels and tyres is not always
easy to see. Unusual vibrations or a pulling
to one side could indicate tyre damage. If
you suspect damage to a tyre, you
should immediately reduce speed.
Check all tyres visually for damage (bulges,
tears etc.). If no external damage can be
seen, drive carefully to the nearest qualified
dealer and have the vehicle checked over.
l Keep grease, oil and fuel off the tyres.
l Replace missing dust caps as soon as
possible.
l Mark wheels before taking them off so
that they rotate in the same direction when
put back on again.
l When taken off, the tyres should be
stored in a cool, dry and preferably dark
place.
Tyres which are not on wheels should be
stored in a vertical position.
Note for
tyres where the direction of rotation is stipulated
It is imperative that the designated direction
of rotation for tyre treads (which can be determined from the arrow on the side of the
tyre) be kept to. The best tyre performance
i.e. in aquaplaning, road adhesion, noise and
wear are then guaranteed.
Tyre life
Tyre life depends to a considerable extent
on the following factors:
Inflation pressure
The inflation pressures for summer tyres
can be found on the inside of the tank flap.
The values for summer tyres should be increased by 0.2 bar for winter tyres.
The inflation pressure is very important particularly at high speeds. Therefore, the pressures should be checked at least once a
month and before every long journey.
At this opportunity do not forget the spare
wheel:
l The spare wheel should always be in-
flated to the highest pressure required on
the vehicle.
l Always check the pressures when the
tyres are cold. When warm, the pressure is higher but do not reduce. If
the load changes a great deal the pressure
must be altered to suit.
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The air pressure tester can be applied directly to the dust cap without having to remove it.
Pressures which are too high or too low
shorten tyre life – quite apart from the detri-
mental influence on vehicle handling.
Warning
At continuous high speeds a tyre
in which the pressure is too low
flexes more and heats up excessively. This can cause tread separation and tyre blow out.
A pressure which is too low in-
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creases the fuel consumption
and this burdens the environment
unnecessarily.
Mode of driving
Fast cornering, hard acceleration and violent braking also increase tyre wear.
Balancing wheels
The wheels on new vehicles are balanced.
However when the vehicle is running various influences can cause the wheels to become unbalanced and this causes steering
vibration.
As imbalance also increases steering, suspension and tyre wear the wheels should be
balanced again. Furthermore a wheel
should always be rebalanced when the tyre
has been repaired or when a new tyre has
been fitted.
B1H–235C
Wear indicators
At the bottom of the tread of the original
tyres there are 1.6 mm high”wear indicators” running across the tread – see fig.
There are 6 – 8 of these indicators – according to make – evenly spaced around the tyre
circumference. Marks on the walls of the
tyre (for example the letters ”TWI” or symbols) show the locations of the wear indicators.
Warning
l The tyres must be renewed at
the latest when they are worn
down to the wear indicators.
This should be done without
delay.
l Worn tyres are detrimental to
roadholding particularly at high
speeds on wet roads. Furthermore, the vehicle tends to aquaplane sooner.
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Note
When tread depth is down to 1.6 mm
measured in the tread groove next to the
wear indicator bar – the official permissible
minimum tread depth has been reached (in
export countries this figure may differ).
Incorrect wheel alignment
Incorrect wheel alignment not only causes
excessive, usually uneven tyre wear but
can also impair the car’s safe handling. If unusual tyre wear is noticed, contact a Volkswagen dealer.
Renewing wheels/tyres
1)
Wheels and tyres are important design features. The wheels and tyres approved by us
should be used. They are specially matched
to the model concerned and contribute
largely to the excellent roadholding and safe
driving characteristics.
Volkswagen dealers are fully informed as to which makes of tyre
are approved by us. Furthermore,
many Volkswagen dealers keep a
wide range of tyres and wheels.
l Fitting and repairing tyres requires expert
knowledge and special tools. This work may
only be carried out by specialist personnel.
Because of the problem of dis-
`
posing of the old tyres, the
special tools necessary and the
specialist knowledge required, tyre
changing should preferably be done
by a Volkswagen dealer.
1)
For vehicles with a Navigation system,
please refer to the notes in the supplement.
l For safety reasons the tyres should be re-
newed in pairs and not singly. The tyres with
the deepest tread should always be on the
front wheels.
l You should only combine radial
tyres of the same construction, size
(rolling circumference) and, as far as
possible, the same tread profile on
all four wheels.
l If the spare wheel differs from the ver-
sion fitted on the vehicle (e.g. winter tyres
or wide tyres) the spare may only be used
briefly to replace a flat tyre and with an appropriately careful style of driving. It must
be replaced with the normal wheel as soon
as possible.
l Never fit used tyres where their previous
history is not known.
l Knowing the tyre lettering and its
meaning makes the selection of the correct
tyres easier. Radial ply tyres have the following lettering on the sidewall:
e.g.: 195 / 70 R 15 97 S reinforced
195 = Tyre width in mm
70 = Height/width ratio in %
R = Radial construction code letter
= Radial
15 = Wheel diameter in inches
97 = Carrying capability code
S = Speed code letter
rein = Reinforced version
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The manufacturing date is also printed
on the tyre wall (possibly only on inner side
of wheel):
DOT ... 1801 ... means that the tyre was
produced in the 18th calendar week of
2001.
Warning
Tyres which are more than 6
years old should only be used in
an emergency and then with a
particularly careful style of driving.
If you wish to fit your car with nonstandard wheels or tyres please
note:
The engine output or engine torque has
been increased on Sharan vehicles as of
model year 2000. It was, for this reason,
necessary to adjust the wheels and wheel
bolts suitably as well as increase the
tightening torque of the wheel bolts.
Volkswagen dealers have all the necessary
information about the possible conversion
of wheels, tyres and wheel trims.
Warning
l For technical reasons it is not
normally possible to use wheels
from other vehicles – in certain
circumstances not even wheels
from the same vehicle model!
l Using types of wheel and/or
tyres which have not been approved by us for your vehicle
model can impair the safety of
the vehicle. The vehicle may also
loose its type approval for operation on public roads.
l Wheels and wheel bolts are
matched to each other.
Therefore, whenever wheels are
changed to a different version
(e.g. alloy wheels or wheels with
winter tyres), the corresponding
wheel bolts with the correct
length and taper, must also be
used. The security of the wheels
and the functioning of the brake
system depend on this!
l If wheel trim discs are subse-
quently installed it is essential to
ensure that the air flow remains
adequate to cool the brakes.
Wheel bolts
The tightening torque for steel and
alloy wheels, as well as the spare
wheel, is 170 Nm.
The wheel bolts must be clean and
easy to turn – do not grease or oil
under any circumstances!
Warning
The wheel bolts could loosen
whilst the vehicle is in motion if
the tightening torque is too low
– risk of accident! The wheel
bolts or the wheel bolt thread
could be damaged if the torque is
too high.
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TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
Winter tyres
Warning
In winter conditions, winter tyres
will significantly improve the vehicle’s handling – even for fourwheel drive vehicles.
Because of their construction
(width, rubber mixture, tread
formation, etc.), summer tyres
provide less traction on ice and
snow.
Changing the wheels round
If the front tyres are worn more than the
rear it is advisable to change the wheels
round as shown. All tyres will then have approximately the same length of service life.
With certain types of tread wear it can be an
advantage to change the wheels diagonally.
Volkswagen dealers have the necessary information.
When fitting winter tyres note the following:
l Only radial ply winter tyres may be fitted.
All of the tyre sizes listed in the vehicle
documentation can also be driven as winter
tyres.
l To obtain the best possible handling char-
acteristics, winter tyres must be fitted on all
four wheels.
l Winter tyres are no longer fully effective
when the tread has worn down to a depth
of 4 mm.
l The filling pressure for winter tyres must
be 0.2 bar higher than summer tyres, as
long as 3.5 bar is not exceeded.
The following speed limits apply for winter
tyres:
Code letter Q max. 160 km/h
Code letter S max. 180 km/h
Code letter T max. 190 km/h
Code letter H max. 210 km/h
Code letter V max. 240 km/h
Please also refer to the further
notes on next page.
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Warning
The highest permissible speed
for your winter tyres must not be
exceeded. This could damage the
wheel and lead to a serious accident.
In Germany, vehicles which can exceed this
speed must have an appropriate sticker in
the driver’s field of view. Suitable stickers
are available from Volkswagen dealers.
Please note regulations to this effect in your
country.
l All-weather tyres can also be used in-
stead of winter tyres.
l If you have a flat tyre the remarks on
using the spare wheel on page 45 should be
noted.
l Do not leave winter tyres fitted for an un-
necessary long period because when the
roads are free of snow and ice the handling
with summer tyres is better.
For environmental reasons
`
summer tyres should be fitted
again as soon as possible because
normally they are quieter in running,
tyre wear is reduced and the fuel
consumption is lower.
Snow chains
Warning
For your own safety, please refer
to the details given in the instructions delivered by the snow chain
manufacturer.
Snow chains may only be fitted on
the front wheels – this also applies
to vehicles with four wheel drive.
Information concerning which snow chains
may be fitted to which tyre can be obtained
from your Volkswagen Service Centre.
Only use thin chains which do not stand
clear more than 15 mm (including tensioner).
When using snow chains wheel trim plates
and trim rings must be taken off. For safety
reasons the wheel bolts must then be fitted
with caps which are available from Volkswagen dealers.
When driving over roads which are free of
snow you must remove the chains. On such
roads they are detrimental to vehicle handling, damage the tyres and wear out quickly.
In Germany, the maximum permissible
speed with snow chains is 50 km/h.
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TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
Accessories, modifications and renewal of parts
Your vehicle is built in accordance with the
most modern principles of safety technology and offers therefore a high degree of active and passive safety. To ensure that this
remains so the vehicle as supplied by the
factory may not be modified without careful
thought. The following points must be
noted if the vehicle is to be subsequently
fitted with accessories, technically modified or have parts renewed later on:
l Always consult a Volkswagen dealer be-
fore purchasing accessories spare parts
and before any technical modifications are
carried out, because the Volkswagen Organisation is particularly competent in such
matters due to the close cooperation with
us.
l Approved Volkswagen accessories and
Genuine Volkswagen Parts
3)
can be obtained from Volkswagen dealers who will,
of course, carry out the fitting correctly.
l We recommend that work on your ve-
hicle be carried out by Volkswagen Service
using genuine approved Volkswagen accessories and genuine Volkswagen parts.
Please appreciate that Volkswagen Service
cannot accept warranty claims for damage
resulting from unqualified work carried out
on the vehicle.
3)
Not available in all countries.
l Appliances which have been retro-fitted
and have a direct influence on the driver’s
control of the vehicle e.g. cruise control system or electronically controlled shock absorber systems must have the
1)
e
symbol
and be authorised for that vehicle.
l Additionally connected electric con-
sumers e.g. refrigerators, horns, fans etc.
which are not directly linked to the control
of the vehicle must carry the CE
l If technical modifications are to be made,
2)
symbol.
our guidelines must be observed. This is to
ensure that no damage occurs to the vehicle, that the traffic and operating safety is
retained and that the modifications are permissible. Volkswagen dealers will also carry
out this work correctly or will recommend a
specialist workshop.
Warning
Please take notice of the warning
notes on the next page.
1)
e - Authorisation symbol of the European
Community
2)
CE - Manufacturer conformity declaration in
the European Community
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TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
Warning
l The reliability, safety and suit-
ability of Volkswagen Genuine
parts and Volkswagen Genuine
accessories
established for your vehicle.
l Despite continuous market ob-
servation we cannot assess or accept responsibility for other
products, even in cases where an
officially recognized permit has
been issued.
l Accessories such as telephone
retainers or drinks holders must
never be attached to the Airbag
covers or within their area of effectiveness. They could be a
cause of injury if the Airbag is
activated during an accident!
l Please refer to the safety notes
on page 27 before carrying out
any work on the engine or in the
engine compartment.
3)
have been specially
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Installing radio
TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
When retro-fitting a radio, but also when replacing a set installed by the factory the following points should be noted:
l The connections* in the vehicle are for
Genuine Volkswagen radios
1)
as of Model
Year 1999.
l Radios with other connections must be
connected with an adapter cable which can
also be obtained from a Volkswagen dealer.
Warning
On no account cut wires off and
leave them without insulation. If
necessary use a proper adapter.
Otherwise the wiring can be
overloaded or short circuits can
occur – danger of fire!
Apart from this important electronic components can be damaged
or the functioning impaired. If for
example the speed signal is disturbed this can lead to faulty management of engine, automatic gearbox, ABS etc.
Even connecting the speed signal to
radio sets with speed dependent
volume control from other manufacturers can cause such faults.
1)
Not available in all export markets
l It is advisable therefore to have the in-
stallation of the radio system done by a
Volkswagen dealer. They are fully informed
about the technical features of the vehicle,
have the Genuine radios
fitting parts from the Genuine Volkswagen
Accessory Programme
1)
, the necessary
1)
and work in accordance with the guidelines developed by
the factory.
l The radios from the Genuine Volks-
wagen Accessory Programme
1)
are similar
to those used in the factory and ensure
trouble-free installation. These sets are in
keeping with the advanced technology and
well-planned easy-to-operate design. In
Germany there is also an Exchange Service
for these radios so that even after years of
use a set requiring repair can be exchanged
cheaply for a completely reconditioned,
good-as-new set by a Volkswagen dealer.
l Loudspeakers, fitting parts, aerials and
suppression kits should also be taken from
the Genuine Volkswagen Accessory Programme
1)
. These parts have all been
specially developed for each vehicle model.
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Mobile telephones and two-way radios
The installation of mobile telephones and
two-way radios should be carried out by a
specialist workshop, e.g your Volkswagen
dealer.
Volkswagen has authorised the use of mobile telephones and two-way radios for your
vehicle with correctly installed external aerial and maximum broadcast power of 10
Watts .
On vehicles with a provision for a telephone*, the appropriate connecting cables
can be found under a cover plate underneath the driver’s seat.
When using mobile telephones or
two-way, faults in the vehicle electrics could occur under the following conditions:
– no external aerial
– external aerial incorrectly in-
stalled
– broadcast power higher than10
Watts.
Mobile telephones or two-way radios must not, therefore, be operated inside the vehicle without a
separate external aerial or with an
aerial which has been incorrectly installed.
Warning
Mobile telephones and two-way
radios operated inside the vehicle without a separate external
aerial or with an incorrectly installed external aerial can be injurious to health due to the extremely high electromagnetic
fields generated!
Furthermore, optimal range is only achieved
with an external aerial.
Note
The operating instructions of the
mobile telephone or two-way radio
must be adhered to!
If you want to use a mobile telephone or
two-way radio with a broadcast power of
higher than 10 Watt, please ask your Volkswagen dealer. He is aware of the technical
possibilities for retro-fitting mobile telephones and two-way radios.
Warning
Please concentrate on your driv-
ing first of all!
Never install telephone retainers
on the Airbag cover or within its
range of effectiveness. This
would increase the risk of injury
should the Airbag be activated
during an accident!
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First aid kit, Warning triangle
TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
B7M–109C
Vehicles without removable ball
coupling on tow hook
The standard first aid kit fits together
with a warning triangle of the type
shown here, in the mounting on left of luggage compartment. They are secured with
the rubber band, which is hung behind a retainer (arrow).
Note
l The first aid kit and warning triangle are
not included in the scope of delivery for the
vehicle!
l The first aid kit and warning triangle are
not included in the scope of delivery for the
vehicle in some export markets!
l The first aid kit and warning
triangle must correspond to legal
stipulations.
l You should also note the use-by
date of the contents of the first aid
kit.
B7M–110C
Vehicles with removable ball
coupling on tow hook
The standard first aid kit fits together
with a warning triangle of the type
shown here, in the mounting on left of luggage compartment. They are secured with
the rubber band, which is hung behind a retainer (arrow).
Note
The first aid kit is located behind the left side
luggage compartment trim on vehicles
equipped with the multi-media pack-
age.
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Vehicle tools, Tow hook*, Spare wheel
Vehicle tools
Warning
l The jack supplied by the fac-
tory is only designed for your ve-
B7M–094C
Stowage of vehicle tools
The vehicle tools and the jack are located behind the right-hand luggage
compartment trim and is accessible
by opening a flap. The tool box is secured with a thumb wheel.
Warning
Ensure that the vehicle tools are
stowed securely, so that they
cannot injure the vehicle occupants should you brake suddenly
or be involved in an accident.
hicle model. On no account
should heavier vehicles or other
loads be lifted!
l With the vehicle lifted, never
start the engine – danger of accident.
l If work has to be done under-
neath the vehicle, ensure that it
is supported on suitable stands.
Vehicles may also have:
– Tool box*
– Wheel bolt spanner
– Wire hook* for wheel trims
– Open jaw spanner 10 x 13
– Screwdriver with box spanner in handle
for the wheel bolts.
The screwdriver blade is reversible.
– Jack
Before the jack is placed back into the
tool box, the claw must be fully wound
back. The crank is then tensioned against
the side of the jack.
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TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
B7M–111C
Stowage of tow hook*
On vehicles with a removable ball coupling
on the tow hook
behind the right side trim in the luggage
compartment and is accessible after opening a flap. The ball coupling is secured with
a thumb wheel.
Warning
Ensure that the tow hook* is
stowed securely, so that they
cannot injure the vehicle occupants should you brake suddenly
or be involved in an accident.
*,
the ball coupling is stored
B7M–127C
An instruction manual for the installation or
removal of the ball coupling can be found in
a plastic bag in the vehicle tool box.
If the ball coupling has been installed, the
cover from the bumper and the plug from
the mounting can be placed in the plastic
bag and stored in the vehicle as shown in
the illustration.
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TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
B7M–095C
Stowage of spare wheel
The spare wheel is located outside the vehicle, in a bracket below the luggage compartment floor.
Removing spare wheel
l Fold the small cover (A) in the luggage
compartment floor near tailgate lock in the
luggage compartment floor forwards.
l Remove the rubber seal (B) on the eyelet
upwards.
l Take the wheel spanner (C) from the ve-
hicle tools. Place it as far as it will go over the
bolt. Hold in this position and press the locking ring (D) down.
l Turn the wheel spanner anti-clockwise
until the spare wheel, which is attached to
a rope, can be stood next to the vehicle.
B7M–096C
l Squeeze the retainer lightly (arrows 1)
and at the same time fold the cross piece in
the direction shown by the arrow 2. Now
guide the retainer through the central opening in the spare wheel.
Stowage of changed wheel
l Stand the wheel behind the vehicle, as
shown in the above illustration.
l Guide the retainer from the inner side of
the wheel through the central opening of
the changed wheel.
l Fold the cross piece in the opposite to
arrow 2.
l Push the changed wheel under the ve-
hicle with the outer side facing down.
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B7M–097C
l Turn the bolt in the luggage compartment
floor clockwise with the wheel spanner to
lift the wheel into the wheel bracket under
the vehicle. Ensure that the wheel fits
into the recess (arrows) in the
bumper, as shown in the illustration.
l Turn the bolt (max. torque 25 Nm) until
the wheel sits firmly in the luggage compartment floor. Seal the opening with the
rubber seal and fold the cover back.
TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
Note
If you need to drive without a spare
wheel, the spare wheel bracket, together with the rope, must be fully
wound up to the vehicle floor.
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TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
B7M–650M
The breakdown set is located behind the
right trim in the luggage compartment (see
illustration).
To remove the breakdown set, unscrew the
winged nut from the breakdown set to the
right and move the retainer to the left to the
rear.
Note
The vehicle tools will first have to be removed on vehicles fitted with a tow hook.
Warning
l In case of a flat tyre or punc-
ture, park the vehicle as far as
possible away from the traffic
flow. If necessary, switch hazard
warning lights on and place the
warning triangle in position –
note any statutory requirements.
The breakdown set includes:
– A plug
– A tyre filler hose
– A tyre filler bottle with sealant
– A compressor and
– A tyre pressure indicator
Application
Small cuts (up to 4 mm in width), particularly
in the tyre road contact surface, can be
sealed with the breakdown set.
Foreign bodies (e.g. screws or nails) should
not be removed from the tyre.
Warning
Cut or stab damages to the tyre
which are larger than 4 mm, tyre
damage resulting from driving
with extremely low tyre pressure
or even empty tyres, or even
damages to the disk wheel all
present considerable risks to
safety – Risk of accident! Please
do not drive the vehicle – go to a
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TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
Should your vehicle have a flat tyre,
leave the engine running and proceed as follows:
l Remove the sticker ”max. 80 km/h
(50mph)” from the breakdown set and stick
it on the instrument panel in the driver’s field
of vision.
l Remove the valve cover on the defective
tyre and screw the tyre filler hose onto the
valve.
l Pull the cigarette lighter out and insert
the electro-plug from the breakdown set in
the cigarette lighter plug.
l Switch the compressor on. Ensure that
the air release valve on the pressure indicator is closed!
Leave the compressor on for at least 5, but
a maximum of 10 minutes.
Once a pressure of 2.5 to 3.5 bar has been
reached, switch the compressor off (after a
minimum run-time of 5 minutes).
Warning
The sealant must not contact
skin or eyes under any circumstances – Risk of injury!
Keep the sealant out of the reach
of children!
l You may not continue with your
journey if the tyre pressure does not reach
at least 2.5 bar with 5 to 15 minutes – Call
Volkswagen Service!
l If a tyre pressure of at least 2.5 bar is re-
ached within 5 to 15 minutes, continue
your journey immediately driving
with a maximum speed of 80 km/h
(50 mph) for 10 minutes.
The tyre will be sealed whilst the vehicle is
in motion.
The driving response of the vehicle can be
affected by the sealant in the tyre.
l Check the tyre pressure of the repaired
wheel after driving for approximately 10
minutes. To do this, connect the breakdown
set as before and then switch the compressor on briefly and then off again. You
will be able to read off the tyre pressure
after a few seconds.
l If the tyre pressure has fallen below 1.8
bar, you may not continue with your
journey – call Volkswagen Service!
l If more than 1.8 bar are displayed,
correct the tyre pressure to the proper value
(see sticker in the tank flap) and continue
with your journey at a max. 80 km/h (50
mph) to the nearest workshop so that
the defective tyre can be replaced.
The tyre filler bottle should be replaced as
soon as possible.
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Changing wheels
Warning
l Only Volkswagen approved
jacks should be used for your vehicle.
l Other jacks, even from other
Volkswagen vehicles, may not be
used. The jack could slip – risk of
injury!
l Never leave the engine run-
ning when the vehicle is on the
jack – risk of accident!
l Suitable supports should be
used when working underneath
the vehicle.
l In case of a flat tyre, park the
vehicle as far as possible away
from the traffic flow. If necessary, switch hazard warning lights
on and place the warning triangle
in position – follow any statutory
requirements.
l All vehicle occupants should
leave the vehicle and move to a
safe area (e.g. behind safety
barrier).
l Apply handbrake firmly, select
a gear or place selector lever to
position ”P” and chock the oppo-
site wheel with a stone or similar.
l When towing a trailer, the
trailer must first be disengaged
from the towing vehicle before
the wheel is changed.
B7M–387M
l Carry out wheel change on as flat
a surface as possible.
l Take the tools out of the vehicle.
l Take spare wheel out of bracket.
l To remove wheel trim:
– Remove wheel bolt caps.
– Remove hub cap or wheel trim with the
wheel spanner and the specially designed wire hook.
Some alloy wheels are fitted with caps on
the wheel bolts which can be removed
using the wire hook included in the vehicle
tool box.
Guide the hook through the opening on the
cap and pull the cap off.
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TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
B7M–384M
l Push the wheel spanner as far as poss-
ible onto the wheel bolt as shown and turn
the spanner anti–clockwise. When doing
this, grip the spanner as far as possible towards the lever end.
If the bolts cannot be loosened, one can in
an emergency, carefully push the spanner
down with a foot on the end of the lever.
One should ensure that one has a firm
stance and a good grip on the vehicle.
Loosen wheel bolts about one turn.
Warning
On no account should the multi-
point bolts be loosened on
wheels with an outer ring. The
wheel could leak – risk of acci-
dent!
Refer to page 64 for notes on loosening the
anti–theft wheel bolts.
B7M–385M
l Depressions under vehicle for jack:
– Depressions in the side member at front
and rear indicate the points at which the
claw of jack must be fitted to the vertical
rib of the side member – see arrows in illustration.
Warning
The vehicle could be damaged if
the jack is not placed at the positions as described. There is also
a risk of injury!
The vehicle could slip off the jack
if the ground below the jack is
too soft.
The jack should, for this reason,
be placed on a solid base. If
necessary, use a large and stable
underlay for the jack.
If the ground under the jack is
slippy (e.g. a tiled floor) a non–
slip surface (e.g. rubber mat)
should be used.
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B7M–388M
l Place jack under vehicle:
– Wind jack arm up by turning the crank in
the spindle until the jack just goes under
the vehicle.
– The foot of the jack must be placed fully
and securely on the ground.
– Align jack and at same time wind claw up
further until it contacts the vehicle.
Warning
The claw of the jack must fit
round the vertical seam of the sill
so that the jack does not slip
when the vehicle is being raised
– see illustration.
l Lift vehicle until the wheel is just clear of
the ground.
l Remove wheel bolts and place them on
a clean surface (hub cap, cloth, paper) next
to the jack and take the wheel off.
l Fit spare wheel and tighten all bolts using
hand only.
To prevent the wheel from rusting solid, the
wheel can be greased round the hub.
The thread for the wheel bolts must,
however, not be greased.
The wheel bolts must be clean and
easy to turn – do not grease or oil
under any circumstances!
l Lower vehicle and fully tighten bolts in di-
agonal sequence using the wheel spanner.
l Refit the wheel trim.
l Place and secure defective wheel in
spare wheel bracket.
Please also refer to the further
notes on next page.
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Notes on changing wheel
l The box spanner in the screwdriver
handle makes handling the wheel bolts
easier. The blade should be removed when
doing this.
Never use the box spanner in the
handle of the screwdriver to loosen
or tighten wheel bolts.
l The following points should be
noted after changing a wheel:
– Check the inflation pressure of
the replacement wheel as soon as
possible.
– Have the tightening torque of the
wheel bolts checked with a
torque wrench as quickly as possible. The torque for steel and alloy
wheels is 170 Nm.
Warning
The wheel bolts could loosen
whilst the vehicle is in motion if
the tightening torque is too low
– risk of accident! The wheel
bolts or the bolt thread could,
however, also be damaged if the
tightening torque is excessively
high.
If the wheel bolts are seen to be corroded or too tight when changing
the wheel, they must be replaced before checking the torque
Until this has been done, you should
only drive at low speeds.
l When using a spare wheel which differs
from those on the vehicle, the points on
page 45 must be noted!
l The defective wheel should be repaired
as soon as possible.
Warning
If the vehicle is to be subse-
quently fitted with wheels or
tyres which differ from those
fitted by the factory, it is essential to read the relevant remarks
on page 46.
Note for
tyres where the direction of rotation is stipulated
It is imperative that the designated direction
of rotation for tyre treads (which can be determined from the arrow on the side of the
tyre) be kept to. The best tyre performance
i.e. in aquaplaning, road adhesion, noise and
wear are then guaranteed.
If a spare wheel has to be fitted against the
stipulated direction of rotation, this
measure should only be a temporary one.
The best possible tyre performance concerning aquaplaning, noise level and wear
are no longer fully guaranteed.
We recommend that you take this into account, especially in wet weather, and adjust
your speed to the driving conditions.
In order to use the principle of the direction
of rotation fully again, the faulty tyre must
be replaced as soon as possible.
If necessary, mount the tyre fitted against
the direction of rotation in the stipulated
direction.
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Anti-theft wheel bolts*
Each wheel is also secured with an antitheft wheel bolt.
We would recommend that you keep the
adapter in a location known to the vehicle
owner at all times, preferably with the vehicle tools.
Code number
The code number for the wheel bolt is imprinted on the upper side of the adapter.
You should note the code number
and keep it in a safe place.
A replacement adapter can only be
supplied by Volkswagen using this
code card.
B7M–389M
Loosening or tightening the antitheft wheel bolts
1 - Anti-theft wheel bolt
2 - Adapter for the wheel bolt.
l First press the adapter 2 as far as poss-
ible into anti-theft wheel bolt 1. The adapter
will only fir in one position on the anti-theft
wheel bolt.
l Push the wheel spanner (from the ve-
hicle tools) as far as possible onto the
adapter 2. The wheel bolt can now be loos-
ened or tightened to the specified tightening torque – see page 63.
l After changing the wheel, remove the
adapter from the wheel bolt.
We would recommend that you keep the
adapter in a location known to the vehicle
owner at all times, preferably with the vehicle tools.
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B7M–040C
If the system should develop a fault the roof
can also be closed by hand.
l Remove interior light by inserting flatturnertult tscrewdrlatrand.
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Fuses
The individual current circuits are protected
by fuses.
All electric windows are protected together
via an automatic fuse which breaks the circuit when overloaded (e.g. windows frozen)
and makes the circuit again automatically
after a few seconds.
It is advisable to always carry a few spare
fuses on the vehicle. These can be obtained
from any Volkswagen dealer.
Warning
Never, under any circumstances
”repair” the fuses or replace
them with more powerful ones,
as damage in another part of the
electrical system could result.
This could even lead to a fire.
Fuse colour code:
Violet: 3 Amp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Beige: 5 Amp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brown: 7.5 Amp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Red: 10 Amp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blue: 15 Amp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Yellow: 20 Amp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
White 25 Amp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Green: 30 Amp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B7M–386M
Changing a fuse
Warning
Please refer to the warning notes
on page 27 before carrying out
any kind of work in the engine
compartment.
The fuses are located in the instrument
panel behind a cover – see illustration and
the overview in the front of Booklet 3.1.1,
”Cockpit”.
On some models, further fuses can be
found in the vehicle e.g. in the engine compartment on the battery. These fuses
should only be replaced by a qualified
dealer.
l Switch off the ignition and the compo-
nent concerned.
l Take the cover off – see illustration.
l A pair of plastic pliers* is secured inside
the lid or in the fuse box and should be used
to remove the fuses.
l The fuse layout is shown on a card in the
lid of the fuse box.
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l Pull out the fuse concerned.
l Replace blown fuse – can be recognised
by the burnt metal strip – with a fuse of
same amperage.
l If the newly inserted fuse blows again
after a short time, the electrical system
must be checked by a qualified dealer as
soon as possible.
l Replace cover.
Fuse layout
The fuse layout is shown on a card in the lid
of the fuse box.
A number of consumers may run over the
same fuse e.g. heating, air conditioning and
the blowers. In this case, several pictures
can be seen on the fuse card.
The meaning of the pictures on the card is
as follows:
Dipped beam
Main beam
Headlight range control
Parking light
Fog light
Rear fog light
Reverse light
Turn signals
Hazard lights
Instrument lighting
Blower
Air conditioning
Heating
Heated windscreen
Heated rear window
Heated exterior mirror
Exterior mirror adjustment
Folding in exterior mirror
Seat heating
Horn
Windscreen wiper
and washer
Rear window wiper
and washer
Rear window wiper
Headlight cleaning system
Sliding roof
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Electric windows
Cigarette lighter
Vent window
Locking system
Read owner’s manual
Central electrics
Ignition electrics
Engine electrics
ABS
ABS
ESP
Selector lever lighting
Immobilizer
Licence plate
Telephone, Telematics
Mobile telephone
Cruise control system
Navigation
Interior lighting
Reading light
Fuel pump
Connector for trailer towing
Heated windscreen washer vents
Combi-instrument
Central locking
Radio
CD player, CD changer
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Replacing bulbs
TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
It is normally no longer possible to replace
a bulb without first removing other vehicle
parts. This applies to bulbs in particular as
they can only be accessed from the engine
compartment. Special skills are thus required to carry out this work.
Warning
Particular care and attention
should be paid when working in
the engine compartment!
l H7-bulbs* are pressurized and
can explode when changing the
bulb. Risk of injury!
l There is a potentially fatal risk
when working with vehicles
fitted with gaseous discharge
lamps* if the high voltage part of
the lamp is handled incorrectly!
We recommend, therefore, that the bulbs
only be replaced by a Volkswagen dealer, or
that you ask them for expert advice.
Please note the following points,
however, if you wish to change a
bulb:
Warning
Please refer to the warning notes
on page 27 before carrying out
any kind of work in the engine
compartment.
l The access to the headlights in
the engine compartment can, according to the engine version, be
extremely difficult and thus hinder the changing of the bulb. You
could also, above all, injure your
arms and hands.
Before starting to replace a bulb, you must
first always switch off the consumer concerned.
Do not touch the glass part of the new bulb
with bare fingers because the finger marks
left on the glass evaporate when the bulb
becomes hot, the vapour settles on the reflector and dims it.
Always use the same type of bulb. The designation is marked on the base of the bulb
or on the glass.
It is advisable to always a carry a box of
spare bulbs in the vehicle. These can be obtained from Volkswagen dealers.
Please also refer to the further
notes on next page.
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TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
B7M–390M
Main headlight bulb
Warning
Please refer to the warning notes
on page 27 before carrying out
any kind of work in the engine
compartment.
Renewing the bulb for dipped
beam and main beam
l Open bonnet.
l On the left hand side, pull the divider 1 up
and out.
l On the right hand side, screw out both of
the quick releases (arrows and remove the
battery cover 2.
l Fold out the appropriate spring clip on the
rear of the headlight and fold the clip up.
The spring clip on the left hand side is lo-
cated between the windscreen washer
filler opening and the mudguard.
l Remove the headlight cover by lifting it
out and up.
l Replace the defective bulb.
– Remove the connector from the bulb.
– Push the spring clip over the lugs and fold
it to the side.
– Pull the bulb out of the reflector.
– Insert the new bulb so that the lugs are
in the bulb plate in the recess in the reflector.
l Place the headlight cover with the retain-
ing lugs wide apart in the receiver.
l Fold the upper spring clip over the head-
light cover and engage the clip securely.
l Push the divider 1 into the side guide
rails to the very end and also secure the battery cover 2 with the quick releases.
–Check the headlight setting after installing
a new bulb.
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B7M–391M
TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
IF AND WHEN 71
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TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
B7M–651M
Lights in the tailgate
l Remove flap in trim.
l Press spring retainer in direction of arrow
and remove downwards.
l Press defective bulb into holder, turn it to
left and take it out.
l Insert new bulb and turn it fully to the
right.
B7M–652M
l Place bulb holder lug first into body open-
ing (arrow) and press holder up at rear until
the spring retainer engages.
l Refit flap. To do this, first slide both flap
lugs behind tailgate trim and press flap upwards until it engages.
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TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
If the engine will not start because the battery is flat, jumper cables can be con-
nected to the battery of another vehicle to
start the engine. The following points
should be noted:
Warning
Please refer to the warning notes
on page 27 before carrying out
any kind of work in the engine
compartment.
l Both batteries must be of the 12 Volt var-
iety and the capacity (Ah) of the booster battery must be approximately the same as
that of the flat battery.
l The jumper cables must be heavy
enough to carry the load. Note cable manufacturer’s data.
l Only use jumper cables with insulated
clips.
Warning
Never charge a frozen battery –
risk of explosion! There is still a
risk of chemical burns from acid
leaks even after thawing. Always
replace a frozen battery.
l There must be no contact between the
vehicles, otherwise current can flow as
soon as the plus terminals are connected.
l The flat battery must be properly con-
nected to the electrical system.
l The engine of the boosting vehicle must
be running.
l Ensure that the insulated clips have
enough contact to metal. This is particularly
applicable to clips which are attached to the
engine block.
Fuse colour code
for the starter cable:
Replace a frozen or thawed as the
battery housing might have cracked
due to the ice. Battery acid might
leak out as a result and damage the
vehicle.
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TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
B1J–223M
A – Flat battery
B – Boosting battery
The jumper cable must be attached
in the following order:
On some models, a cover of the fuse
holder* must be opened before it is possible to connect the (+) pole of the battery.
1. One end of (+) cable to the (+) terminal
of the flat battery A.
2. Other end of the cable to the (+) terminal
of boosting battery B.
3. One end of (–) cable to the (–) terminal of
boosting battery B.
4. Other end of cable (X) to a solid metal
part bolted to the block or to cylinder block
itself. This connection should be as far away
as possible from the discharged vehicle battery A.
Warning
l Do not connect the negative
cable (X) to the negative terminal
of the flat battery. The gas emitting from the battery could be ignited by the sparks caused.
l The negative cable may never
be attached to parts of the fuel
system or to the brake cables.
l The non-insulated parts of the
cable clips must not touch one
another on any account. Furthermore the jumper cable attached
to the battery positive terminal
must not come into contact with
electrically conductive vehicle
parts – danger of short circuit!
l Route the jumper cables so
that they cannot come into contact with rotating parts in the engine compartment.
l Do not stand with your face
over the battery – danger of acid
burns!
l Keep sources of ignition
(naked flames, burning cigarettes etc.) well away from the
battery – danger of explosion!
l Start the engine as described in the
”Starting engine” section of Booklet 3.1.1.
l If the engine does not start at once, stop
using starter after 10 seconds, wait about
half a minute and then try again.
l Turn on the blower and the rear window
heating in the vehicle with the discharged
battery so that voltage peaks can be minimised when disconnecting.
l Ensure that the headlights are
switched off as the bulbs can be destroyed by voltage peaks when disconnecting the cables.
l With engine running, disconnect cables
in reverse sequence.
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Tow starting/towing
TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
General notes
l Check whether there are any local traffic
regulations concerning the towing of vehicles.
l The tow-rope should be slightly elastic to
reduce the risk of damage to both vehicles.
It is advisable to use synthetic fibre ropes,
or ropes of similar elastic material. It is
however safer to use a towing bar!
Avoid excessive towing effort and do not
jerk. During towing operations on other than
surfaced roads there is always the danger
that the attachment points will be overloaded and damaged.
l Before trying to tow start, an at-
tempt should be made to start using
the battery of another vehicle – see
previous page.
l Both drivers must be familiar with towing
procedures. Inexperienced drivers should
not attempt to tow start or tow.
l When using a tow-rope the driver of the
towing vehicle must engage the clutch very
gently when moving off and changing gear.
l The driver of the vehicle being towed
must ensure that the tow-rope is always
taut.
l The emergency lights must be switched
on on both vehicles – unless local regula-
tions differ.
l Turn ignition key to ”Drive” position so
that the steering wheel is free and the turn
signals, horn, and, if necessary, the windscreen wiper and washer can be used.
l As the brake servo only works when the
engine is running, considerably more pressure is required on the brake pedal when
the engine is not running.
l More force than usual will be required to
turn the steering wheel as the power assisted steering does not work when engine
is not running.
l When there is no lubricant in the manual
or automatic gearbox, the vehicle may only
be towed with driving wheels lifted.
l The vehicle must be lifted at the front if
the distance to be towed is further than 50
km.
A tow-rope or a towing bar must only be applied at the following points:
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TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
B7M–392M
Front towing eye
A cover in the lower area of the bumper on
the right hand side must first be removed to
gain access to the front towing eye – see illustration.
To remove the cover, press together the
plastic part1 in the given arrow direction.
This will disengage the retaining lugs and
the cover can be taken off to the front.
To install, first press the cover with the thin
side in the rear of the receiver. Then press
the cover to the back until it engages fully.
B7M–203C
Rear towing eye
l The towing eye is located on the right
under the rear bumper – see illustration.
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Tow starting
We recommend as a general rule that you
should not tow start your vehicle. Emergency starting procedures should be used instead – see page 73.
There are a number of reasons for not tow
starting:
l There is a high accident risk when tow
starting, e.g. the vehicle could crash into the
vehicle that is towing.
l Unburned fuel can enter the cata-
lytic converter on vehicles with a
petrol engine and cause damage.
If a vehicle is to be tow started despite the above warnings the following points must be noted by the
driver of the vehicle being towed:
l Before moving off, engage 2nd or 3rd
gear, depress and hold clutch.
l Switch ignition on.
l Once both vehicles are moving, release
the clutch.
l As soon as engine starts, depress clutch
and move gear lever into neutral to avoid
running into the towing vehicle.
l For technical reasons tow start-
ing a vehicle with an automatic
gearbox is not possible.
Towing
When towing vehicles with an automatic gearbox, the following points
must be noted in addition to the details on
page 75:
l Selector lever at ”N”.
l Do not have the vehicle towed faster
than 30 mph (50 km/h).
l To not tow further than 30 miles (50 kilo-
metres).
Reason: When the engine is not running,
the gearbox oil pump is not working and the
gearbox is not adequately lubricated for
high speeds or long distances.
l With a breakdown vehicle the vehicle
may only be suspended at the front.
Reason: If given a rear suspended tow, the
drive shafts turn backwards. The planetary
gears in the automatic gearbox then turn at
such high speeds that the gearbox will be
severely damaged in a short time.
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TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
Lifting vehicle
Vehicle jack
The procedure for lifting with the vehicle
jack is described on page 61.
Vehicle hoist
Before driving onto a vehicle hoist,
please ensure that there is adequate
clearance between the hoist superstructure and the low parts on underside of vehicle.
Trolley jack
It is essential to use a suitable rubber pad to
prevent damage to the underside of the vehicle.
On no account should the vehicle be
lifted under the engine, gearbox,
rear axle or front axle as this can
cause serious damage.
Warning
l Never start the engine with the
vehicle lifted on the jack – danger
of accident!
l The vehicle must be supported
on suitable stands if work has to
be done underneath the vehicle.
B7M–102C
Front
B7M–103C
Rear
Lifting points for hoist and
trolley jack
The vehicle may only be lifted at the
points shown in the illustration as
serious damage could otherwise be
done to the vehicle.
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Numbers
4MOTION 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A
Accessories 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional battery 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alloy wheels 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-freeze 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-locking brake system (ABS) 6. . .
Anti–knock properties of the fuel 3. .
Anti–theft wheel bolts 64. . . . . . . . . .
Aquaplaning 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic car washes 20. . . . . . . . . .
B
Ball coupling 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Charging 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Installing 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Removing 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Renewing 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Winter operation 39. . . . . . . . . . . .
Bonnet 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake fluid 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake servo 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake system 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Breakdown set 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulbs, replacing 69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C
Car phone 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of leather 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of vehicle 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Alloy wheels 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Instrument panel 24. . . . . . . . . . . .
– Seat belts 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Thermal box 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catalytic converter 12. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cavity preservation 22. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cetane number 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing wheels 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning and anti-corrosion treat–
ment of engine compartment 26. .
Cleaning plastic parts 24. . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the instrument panel 24. . .
Cleaning the vehicle 19. . . . . . . . . . . .
Code number 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant level 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling additive 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling system 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D
Depression points for jack 61. . . . . . .
Diesel engines, supplementary
heating unit 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diester 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Differential lock 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door seals 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drawbar weight 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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D
Driving abroad 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving in winter, Diesel fuel 3. . . . . .
Driving tips 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving with four-wheel drive 10. . . .
E
Electronic differential lock 8. . . . . . . .
Electronic Stabilisation
Programme 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency starting 73. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine
– Oil 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Oil change intervals 32. . . . . . . . .
– Oil consumption 31. . . . . . . . . . . .
– Oil level 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Safety notes 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environment
– Battery 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Brake fluid 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Care of car 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Coolant 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Driving with low
emissions/noise 13. . . . . . . . . . . .
– Driving with respect
for the environment 13. . . . . . . . .
– Engine oil 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Exhaust gas system 12. . . . . . . . .
– Fuel 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Old oil 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Old tyres 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Tyre pressure 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Tyres 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Unleaded fuel 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Washing the vehicle 20. . . . . . . . .
ESP 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust
– Gases 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– System 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust emission
control system 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
External aerial 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F
Fan 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
First aid 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
First Aid Kit 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tyre 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Four-wheel drive 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel 2, 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Additives 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Consumption 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Saving 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Unleaded 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuels, additives 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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H
Headlights,
attaching adhesive strips 16. . . . . .
I
Inspection intervals 32. . . . . . . . . . . . .
J
Jack 54, 61, 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking points 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump leads 73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil consumption 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil dipstick, engine 31. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil specifications 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
P
Paint care 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Petrol
– Additives 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Quality 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power assisted steering 7. . . . . . . . . .
L
Lifting vehicle 78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricants 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M
Mobile telephone 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modifications 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R
Radio 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reduction of engine output 9. . . . . . .
Renewal of parts 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement parts 49. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing bulbs 69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RME diester 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rubber seals 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running-in 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
O
Octane number 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil additives 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil change intervals 32. . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 81
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
S
Safety notes 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving energy 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seals
– On roof frame 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Windscreen seals 21. . . . . . . . . . .
Sliding/tilting roof 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snow chains 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Socket 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare wheel 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speeds 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stabilisation Programme 9. . . . . . . . .
Steering 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sunroof 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplementary heating unit 4. . . . . . .
Syncro, snow chains 10. . . . . . . . . . . .
T
Tail lights 71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical modifications 49. . . . . . . . .
Telephone 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The first 1500 km 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tools 54, 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tow hook 54, 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tow starting 77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T
Towing 77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing eye 76. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer towing 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tread depth 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trolley jack 78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn signals 71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Two-way radios 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyres 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Condition 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Inflation pressure 43. . . . . . . . . . .
– Stipulated direction of rotation 63
U
Unbalanced wheels 44. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Undercoating 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unleaded fuel 2, 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
V
Vehicle battery 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle jack 78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle lift 78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle tools 54, 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
W
Warning triangle 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washing 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel bolt security set 64. . . . . . . . .
Wheel bolts 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows, de-icing 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen washer system 35. . . . .
Winter operation
– Battery 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Care of vehicle 19. . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Cooling system 33. . . . . . . . . . . . .
– De-icing windows 22. . . . . . . . . . .
– Engine oil 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Snow chains 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Tyres 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Windscreen washer system 35. .
Winter tyres 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper blades 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 83
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