Volkswagen T2 Other 1973 User Manual

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Volkswagen Owner’s Manual:

Operation and Maintenance

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Volkswagen Owner’s Manual:

Operation and Maintenance

V O L K S W A G E N W E R K A K T I E N G E S E L L S C H A F T

1973 Models

Volkswagen

Station Wagon

and Kombi

Volkswagen

Campmobile

Volkswagen

Delivery Van

2.02.563.007.23

Printed in Germany 8. 72 Retyped/Printed in USA 12. 10

Revisions:

A - 21-12-2010

Corrected various misspellings and adjusted content layout to be more consistent Corrected Bulb list on Page 54

The first maintenance service at 600 miles is free of charge (you only pay for engine and transmission oil).

You are further entitled to free diagnosis services at 6,000, 12,000, 18,000 and 24,000 miles.

The VOLKSWAGEN OWNER’S MANUAL consists of two major parts: operation description and Diagnosis & Maintenance record.

The first acquaints you with your Volkswagen Warranty and the operation of your car. It also gives you information on fuel, oil, lubrication, plus technical data.

The second part deals with the maintenance of your Volkswagen. It explains what the VOLKSWAGEN DIAGNOSIS and MAINTENANCE is all about, and how to keep your Volkswagen in top driving condition. Check the mileage chart at the end of this manual. It will tell you when to bring your car to your Authorized Volkswagen Dealer for periodic oil changes, diagnosis and maintenance services.

Always have your Volkswagen’s Owner’s Manual with you when you take your car to an Authorized Volkswagen Dealer for services . . . it provides your Service Adviser with the information he needs and enables him to make the necessary entries for you.

Please read this manual before you drive your new Volkswagen. Acquaint yourself with its features, and know how to operate it more safely . . . because the more you know about it, the more you will enjoy driving your Volkswagen.

Pictures and text in this manual are based on the 1973 Volkswagen Station Wagon with manual transmission. Where the controls, equipment and technical data of the commercial models and the Automatic Transmission differ considerably, we will point this out in the text.

Various items shown or described in the manual may be options on certain models. Check with your authorized VW dealer on available options or accessories.

It has always been Volkswagen’s policy to continuously make technical improvements; therefore, the right is reserved to make changes at any time during the model year without notice.

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Safety belts Seats Sliding door Sliding roof Spare wheel Spark plugs: cleaning and

...replacing

Speedometer Starting hints Sun visors

Technical data Tires Towing and trailer hauling Transmission oil grades Troubleshooting Turn signal/headlight

...dimmer switch lever

Vehicle Identification Ventilation

Warning lights Warranty Windows Windshield washer fluid

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Windshield wiper/washer lever Winter operation

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Contents

Address change cards

Air cleaner Air conditioner Alternator warning light Ashtrays Assist handles and coat hooks Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission Fluid Auxiliary heater

Battery Brake fluid reservoir Brake warning light Bulb chart Bulb replacing

Changing a wheel Chassis number Checking and changing engine oil Cleaning your VW

Dear VW Owner Defogging and defrosting Diagnosis and Maintenance Distributor addresses Doors

Emergency flasher Engine compartment Engine oil grades

Fuel gauge Fuel supply Fuses

Headlight switch Heater

Ignition/steering lock Instrument illumination Instrument panel Interior light: front

rear

Jack

Key

Lane changer

Lubrication

Maintenance record Manual transmission Manual transmission oil

Oil pressure warning light

Rear view mirrors

Rear window defogger

Volkswagen offers a quality product. Maintain this quality by having your Volkswagen serviced regularly. A service schedule that we recommend is explained in the section Volkswagen Diagnosis and Maintenance.

Should you have occasion to make use of your Volkswagen Warranty, it is always helpful to have the related service receipts handy.

Type:

for the new VW automobile

Chassis No.

Engine No.

In accordance with the terms of warranty printed overleaf.

WARRANTY VOUCHER

Date

At Mileage

Make, Model

(Stamp of Installing

VW Dealer)

Date

At Mileage

Make, Model

(Stamp of Installing

VW Dealer)

Date

At Mileage

Make, Model

(Stamp of Replacing

VW Dealer)

Air Conditioner Installation Speedometer Replacement

(Stamp of Selling

VW Dealer)

The warranty commences at the date the VW automobile is delivered to the original purchaser,

viz. on

(To be filled in by selling VW Dealer)

and covers a period of 24 months or the period before the vehicle has been driven 24,000 miles, whichever event shall first occur. Should any warranty claim arise, you are requested to present this voucher to your VW Dealer.

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.

Auxiliary Heater Installation

No other express warranties, as to Volkswagen vehicles sold in the United States are made either by Volkswagen of America, Inc. (“VWoA”), or by the manufacturer, the distributor or the selling dealer, except the following warranty by Volkswagen of America, Inc.

This warranty is issued by Volkswagen of America, Inc. (“VWoA”), the authorized United States importer of Volkswagen vehicles.

2. In order to keep this warranty in effect, the owner must have the vehicle maintained and serviced as prescribed in the Volkswagen Maintenance Schedule.

1. VWoA warrants that every Volkswagen vehicle imported by VWoA and sold as a new vehicle to a retail customer by an authorized United States Volkswagen dealer will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for 24 months after the date of deli-very of the vehicle to the original retail customer or until the vehicle has been driven 24,000 miles, whichever comes first. This warranty is limited, however, to the following: If any part of the vehicle becomes defective under normal use and service and the vehicle is brought during this period to the workshop of any authorized Volkswagen dealer in the continental United States, Hawaii or Canada, the dealer will, without charge, either repair the defective part or replace it with a new or factory reconditioned part.

Maintenance required to keep warranty in effect.

Free repair or replacement in the United States and Canada of defective parts for 24 months or 24,000 miles.

Warranty for New Volkswagen Vehicles

Warranty outside the United States and Canada

No other warranties made

Items not covered by warranty

4. If the vehicle is brought to an authorized Volkswagen workshop outside the continental United States, Hawaii or Canada, VWoA’s warranty will not be applicable and defective parts will be repaired or replaced free of charge with new or factory reconditioned parts only within the terms and limitations of the warranty for new Volkswagen vehicles in effect in the country where such authorized Volkswagen workshop is located.

5. This warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties of VWoA, the manufacturer, the distributor and the selling dealer. Neither VWoA nor the manufacturer assumes, or authorizes any person to assume, on its behalf, any other obligation or liability.

3. VWoA’s warranty does not cover: (i) Defects, damage or deterioration due to normal use, wear and tear or exposure; (ii) normal maintenance services, such as fuel system cleaning and wheel, brake or clutch adjustments; (iii) the replacement of service items, as for instance, spark plugs, ignition points, wiper blades or brake linings; (iv) deterioration of upholstery, soft trim and appearance items; (v) damage or defects due to misuse, alteration, negligence or accident; (vi) damage or defects due to the repair of the vehicle by someone other than an authorized Volkswagen dealer or the installation of parts other than genuine Volkswagen parts; (vii) damage or defects due to the use of the vehicle in competitive events, including rallies and races; and (viii) loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use of the vehicle or other consequential damage.

Let us explain the warranty . . .

Volkswagen of America Inc. is proud of the quality of the automobiles it imports. It warrants new vehicles for a period of 2 years or 24,000 miles from the date of purchase, whichever comes first. In general, the complete vehicle including battery and tires is covered under the provisions of the Volkswagen New Vehicle Warranty. It will be honored by any Authorized Volkswagen dealer in the continental United States, Hawaii and Canada.

This warranty is transferable if the ownership of the vehicle changes within the above period.

In order to keep the warranty in force, you, as the owner of the vehicle, have certain responsibilities. It is important that the vehicle be maintained properly. To facilitate record keeping, this booklet provides space for listing diagnosis, maintenance, and oil change services as they are performed.

Diagnosis and maintenance services should be performed by Authorized Volkswagen dealers. They have Volkswagen trained mechanics and special tools to provide fast, efficient service in accordance with Volkswagen quality standards.

The terms of your warranty require you to keep a maintenance record of your vehicle. Provided that maintenance or oil change services were performed in accordance with Volkswagen specifications, dated bills of other than Authorized Volkswagen dealers will be accepted as proof that these services were performed when required.

For example, you are required to pay for the following:

Lubrication services.

Diagnosis and Maintenance services

— except those free of

charge as specified in the Owner’s Manual.

Wheel alignment and wheel balancing.

The frequency of these services depends on driving conditions such as rapid starts and stops, tire skidding, hitting pot holes and curbs, etc.

Mechanical adjustments

— including brakes, clutch, door locks

— are required as a matter of normal operation of a motor

vehicle. This protects you against early or expensive replacements.

Brakes and clutch linings

are directly affected by driving habits and use. The replacement of brake linings, brake pads, clutch linings and shock absorbers, and the reconditioning of brake drums and brake discs should be performed whenever necessary.

Not all repairs, adjustments and replacements, however, are the result of defects in material or workmanship. There are other circumstances beyond the control of the manufacturer that might make a workshop visit necessary. These depend mainly on where you drive and how you drive. They would include weather and atmospheric conditions, varying road surfaces, individual driving habits and vehicle usage.

Spark plugs and ignition points

are subject to wear. Periodic replacements ensure you of maximum engine performance and gasoline economy.

Wiper blades

will have a varied life expectancy, depending on climatic conditions and extent of use. You are the best judge of when they should be replaced.

Light bulbs and fuses

are service items.

Paint, chrome, trim and other appearance items

are affected by normal wear and exposure. Proper care of these items can add to their appearance and durability. (Imperfections are normally apparent during New Vehicle Delivery Inspection. For your protection, please report any imperfection to you dealer immediately.)

Tires and battery are subject to wear. If there is a manufacturer’s defect, you pay only for the amount of use you obtained. An adjustment for tires is based on the remaining tread depth. Battery adjustment is according to time used, based on 24 months of service. This is known as the pro-rata method of adjustment.

Volkswagen parts, accessories and exchange units are identified by these trademarks.

All meet the same exacting quality control standards as the original equipment on the car, and comply with all applicable Government safety regulations.

They are guaranteed to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of 6 months or 6,000 miles, whichever comes first.

All Volkswagen parts and accessories are available at your Authorized Volkswagen Dealer.

Also, ask him about rebuilt parts under the Volkswagen Exchange Service . . . they cost less than new parts but carry the same warranty.

Dear VW Owner:

A lot has gone into the manufacture of your Volkswagen. Including advanced engineering techniques, rigid quality control and demanding inspections. The engineering and safety features that have gone into your VW will be enhanced by . . . you,

the safe driver who knows his vehicle

and all the controls, who maintains his vehicle properly, who uses his driving skills wisely.

Because safe driving is important to you, we urge you to read this manual carefully, to maintain your VW properly and to follow the check list shown on this page whenever you use your VW.

And when you are on the highway:Before getting behind the wheel:

In the driver’s seat:

1 - Make sure that the tires are inflated

correctly.

2 -Watch the tread depth indicator on the

tires. Look for bruises and wear.

3 - See that all windows are clean and

unobstructed.

4 - Check that headlight and tail light

lenses are clean.

5 - Check that all lights are functioning

properly.

6 - Check turn signal lamps and indicator

light (ignition on).

1 - Position seat properly for easy reach

of controls.

2 - Adjust inside and outside mirrors for

unobstructed rear view. 3 - Fasten safety belts. 4 - Check brake warning light when start-

ing the engine. 5 - Check brake operation. 6 - Make sure that all doors are closed

securely and locked.

1 - Always drive defensively. Expect the

unexpected.

2 -Use signals to indicate turns and lane

changes. 3 - Turn on headlights at dusk. 4 -Follow at a safe distance. A good rule

of thumb is to allow a minimum of one

car length for each 10 mph of speed. 5 - Reduce speed during night hours and

inclement weather. 6 - Observe speed limits and obey high-

way signs. 7 - When tired, get off the highway, stop

and take a rest. 8 - When stopped or parked, always set

the parking brake. 9 - When stalled or stopped for repairs,

move the car well off the road. Set

the emergency flasher and use road

flares or other warning devices to

warn other motorists.

This sticker is your assurance that your 1973 Volkswagen complies with all U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards which were in effect at the time the vehicle was manufactured. You can find this sticker on the left doorjamb.

This sticker also shows the month and year of production and the chassis number of your car (perforation) as well as the

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and the Gross Axle Weight Rating.

This sample shows the weight ratings of the Campmobile and the Station Wagon.

This additional line applies only to the Campmobile

Vehicle Identification:

The Chassis Number The Engine Number

The Identification Plate

is stamped on the crankcase below the breather (not visible). And also near the ignition coil.

is also located on the instrument panel on the driver’s side so that it is visible from the outside through the windshield. This is for your protection . . . to aid in the apprehension of car thieves and the recovery of stolen vehicles.

is the “birth certificate” of your Volks- wagen. It is located behind the front passenger seat.

The chassis number is also stamped on the left-hand engine cover plate.

The plate shows such information as manufacturer’s name, place of origin, model, weights, and “Fahrgest.-Nr.”, which is the chassis number of your car. The sticker behind the driver’s seat shows the color code.

Key Doors

The same key is used for the ignition/ steering lock, the doors and the rear luggage compartment.

It is a good idea to keep a record of your key number in your wallet together with your license. If you should lose a key, your Authorized VW Dealer will thus be able to quickly secure a replacement key for you.

Since your Volkswagen is almost air tight, it will be easier to close the door if you open a window slightly.

But you can also lock it without a key.

First depress the locking lever in the inside door handle. Then depress the plunger in the outside door handle as you close the door.

If the door, with the locking lever depressed, closes by itself, the locking device will disengage automatically. We provided this additional safety feature so you won’t be locked out if the door should slam shut while the key is still inside the car.

A buzzer will remind you when you open the driver’s door and the key is still in the ignition lock.

by leaving your car unattended with the key in the ignition lock. Take the key with you and lock the doors.

depress or pull out the locking lever in the inside door handle.

DO NOT INVITE CAR THEFT

You can lock and unlock your car with a key, of course.

Always drive with locked doors to prevent inadvertent opening of the door from the inside, especially with small children in the car.

To lock and unlock front doors from the outside

To lock and unlock front doors from the inside

The sliding door

Always drive with a securely locked sliding door.

To open the sliding door from the outside,

press the handle down and slide the door to the rear. The door is held in the fully open position by a catch.

To close the door from the outside,

press the handle down first to release the catch. Slide the door forward until it latches. Then pull the handle up firmly until the sliding door is flush with the rear panel.

You can lock the sliding door from the outside with the key.

A sliding door that has been locked from the outside can only be opened with the key from the outside.

To open the sliding door from the inside,

move the door handle forward, to position — A —, and slide the door open.

To close the door from the inside,

move the handle forward first to release the catch. Slide the door forward until it latches. Then pull the handle up, to position — B — to make sure the door is securely closed.

On the VW Delivery Van,

with a full partition between the driver’s cab and the car- go compartment, open the sliding door from the inside by pulling the inside handle to position — D —.

In the VW Kombi and VW Delivery Van,

embossed lines — E — on the cargo compartment floor mark the limit up to which cargo can be loaded without obstructing the operation of the sliding door.

To lock the sliding door from the inside,

depress the small lever to position — C —. A sliding door that has been locked from the inside can only be unlocked from the inside. On the Delivery Van, the cargo compartment can be locked from inside with a small sliding knob instead of the locking lever — C —. To lock, move the sliding knob to the right.

The rear lid Windows

To open the vent windows, turn knob in driving direction, move locking lever forward and push out window.

To make closing the vent window easier, we suggest you first push on the forward part of the vent window so that it fits snugly against the weatherstripping. Then grasp the knob, and move the lever back to lock it in place.

You can lower and raise the windows in the front doors by using the window winders. We cushioned the knobs for your safety.

We have made the windshield and windows large for clear, unobstructed visibility.

To close the lid, swing it down firmly. Always make sure it is properly closed and locked.

The rear luggage compartment

is easily accessible through the lid at the rear of the vehicle. You lock and unlock it with the key.

Vent windows

(VW Station Wagon only)

Do not drive with the rear luggage compartment lid open. This precludes the possibility of exhaust fumes entering the car.

We recommend you do not put decals or other signs on the windows of your car that will interfere with the driver’s vision.

To open the lid,

depress the lock and raise the lid until it is held in the fully open position by springs. Do not let the lid fly open on its own.

Seats

We recommend you do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Your seat may suddenly jerk forward or backward, which could result in loss of control.

The backrest is secured and cannot tilt forward accidentally. It can be adjusted to different angles by turning the hand wheel at the front of the seat.

Head restraint (optional)

Your Volkswagen has adjustable front seats

To move the driver’s seat forward and backward, pull the lever at the front left hand side of the seat. Now slide the seat to the desired position. Let the lever go, and move the seat slightly back and forth to make sure it is securely engaged.

A head restraint can be installed for each seat. The head restraints cannot be adjusted.

lever raised, slide the seat fully off the tracks. Lift out.

To remove, pull head restraint out. To install, push head restraint in as far as possible.

With the adjustment lever raised, slide the seat all the way forward until the runner touches the leaf spring stop. Stand outside the car, pull the leaf spring stop with the right hand and, with the adjusting

Removing and installing driver’s seat

To reinstall the driver’s seat, stand out- side the vehicle and position the seat in front of the tracks. Hook the inboard seat track first. Then insert the outer runner by pulling the seat slightly toward you. With the adjustment lever raised, slide the seat back on the tracks.

The front passenger seat

can be adjusted to two different positions. Lift the seat cushion at the front edge and move the seat into the second notch.

When putting the seat back in again,

hold the seat with the seat cushion tilted toward the backrest, slide the hook on the rear side of the backrest into the bracket on the partition. Insert the seat cushion in the desired notch, and fold the seat cushion down. Always check to be sure the backrest is securely attached to the partition.

Then unscrew the nuts and take off the mounting supports. Remove seats. Take out bolts by turning them.

Removing and installing seats in the rear passenger compartment

All seats in the rear passenger compartment can be taken out. First remove the sides and front trimming from the seat frames.

When reinstalling the seats use all bolts, mounting supports, and nuts. Be sure to tighten the nuts firmly.

In the 9-seater version, the backrest of the first seat in the middle row can be tilted forward and out of the way for easy access to the rear bench. To disengage the lock of the backrest, pull up the lever on the side of the backrest.

Removing and installing the front passenger seat

Passenger compartment

Lift it at the front edge first; then remove.

Keep the backrest hooked into the bracket on the partition when adjusting the seat position.

Safety belts

Safety belts for front seats

Safety belts for rear seats

Do not strap in more than one person in each belt.

Belt care

A safety belt is provided for each seating position in your Volkswagen. For your protection, fasten your safety belt before driving off and wear it at all times while the car is in motion. Store safety belts of unoccupied seats properly. This reduces the possibility of their becoming a striking object in case of a sudden stop.

Insert the belt into the anchor housing on the inboard side of the seat and push down until it is securely locked.

buckle already engaged in the anchor housing. Take up any slack of the loose belt by moving the slide on the belt.

Keep safety belts clean. If cleaning is necessary, wash them with a mild soap solution, without removing them from the car. Do not bleach or dye safety belts. Do not use any other cleaning agents. They may weaken the webbing. Check buckles and retractors for proper function. Check belt webbing and bindings for damage.

The front seats are equipped with combi- nation lap/shoulder belts. For easy storage a hook is provided on the door post.

A shoulder belt should not be worn by a person less than 4’7” in height because it would not be in its most protective position, and therefore may increase the possibility of injury in a collision. To fasten your combination lap/shoulder belt, grasp the belt tongue, take it off the

hook on the door post and pull the belt across your lap and chest.

The belt should not be worn loose or twisted.

To unfasten the belt, push in the release marked PRESS in the anchor housing. The belt tongue will spring out of the anchor housing.

When not in use the belt should be hung on the hook provided for this purpose on the door post.

Belts should not be worn too loose or twisted.

They should fit snugly across your body. The lap belt section should be completely unrolled from the retractor.

To adjust the length of the belts, press in the release in the buckle as you pull the respective belt section in the desired direction. With this release it is also possible to adjust the belt length with the

The rear seats are equipped with adjustable lap belts.

Pull the longer section across your lap and insert the tongue in the inboard buckle. Push in until you hear a click to be sure the belt is locked securely.

To unfasten the belt, push in the release marked PRESS in the buckle.

To lengthen or shorten the rear belt, hold the belt tongue at a right angle to the belt and pull the respective belt section in the desired direction. Take up any slack of the loose belt end by moving the slide on the belt.

Instrument panel

1 - Heater temperature lever (TEMP) 1a- Vents for heating and defrosting

(two for each side) 2 - Heat distribution lever (HEAT-DEF) 2a- Warm air outlets for front leg area

(one for each side) 3 - Fresh air control lever 3a- Vents for fresh air ventilation below

the windshield (one for each side)

3b- Vents for fresh air ventilation on the

dashboard (one for each side) 4 - Fuel gauge and warning lights 5 - Speedometer 6 - For installation of optional

equipment: electric clock 8 - Plate over radio aperture 9 - Glove compartment 10 - Turn signal/headlight dim switch lever 11 - Headlight switch 12 - Horn button

13 - Interior light switch for rear 14 - Windshield wipers/washer lever 15 - Emergency flasher 16 - Control knob for Auxiliary Heater

(optional equipment) 17 - Ashtray 18 - Rear window defogger 19 - Location for optional accessory

switches 20 - Ignition/steering lock 21 - Container for windshield washer fluid

Ignition steering lock Indicator or warning lights

Fuel gauge

Fasten safety belts. Make sure the gearshift lever is in Neutral (Manual Transmission) when starting the engine. The Automatic Transmission can be started in Neutral or Park (also see

pages 30 and 33).

The steering is equipped with an anti-theft ignition lock.

To remove the key and to lock the steering, turn the key back to position 1 and pull it out. Turn the steering wheel until it locks.

The steering column will lock when you remove the key. Therefore DO NOT REMOVE the key while you are driving or as the car is rolling to a stop.

If you leave the key in the ignition/steering lock, the buzzer will sound when the driver’s door is opened. This is your reminder to remove the key.

When the needle is on the “R”, there is a re- serve of about 1 gallon of fuel left in the tank . . . time to refuel at the next gas station.

The fuel gauge only works with the ignition on.

The following indicator or warning lights are in the fuel gauge dial.

a - green

b - red

c - blue

d - green

turn signals

alternator

high beam

parking light

e - red oil pressure

1 - Ignition off/steering locked.

Insert the key. If it is difficult to turn the

key, gently move the steering wheel

until the key turns freely. 2 - Ignition on/steering free (for towing). 3 - Starter engages.

The key returns to position 2 as soon as

it is released. Never operate the starter

for longer than a few seconds. If the

engine should fail to start, turn the key

back to position 1, and repeat the

starting procedure. More on starting on

page 33.

b - Alternator warning light e - Oil pressure warning light

7 - Brake warning light

5 - Speedometer dial

6 - this dial can be used for installation of an electric clock, which is optional equip-

ment. To set the clock, depress the knob in the center and turn.

Proper functioning of brake warning light

Pull off the road and stop

The red warning lights for

alternator

and

oil pressure

will light up in the fuel gauge dial

when the ignition is turned on. They should go out after you have started the engine.

If this light comes on when you are driving, the alternator has stopped charging. You can drive on. But try to get the vehicle to an Authorized Volkswagen Dealer as soon as possible because the battery will soon run down.

STOP AT ONCE . . . If the oil pressure warning light comes on when are driving.

Check the oil level to make sure you have enough oil. If the oil level is normal, do not drive on but contact your nearest Authorized VW Dealer.

An occasional flickering of the oil pressure warning light when the engine is idling after a long high-speed trip is no cause for concern if the light goes out upon acceleration.

The speedometer indicates the speed; the odometer records the miles driven. The last digit in red indicates 1/10 of a mile.

Your Volkswagen is equipped with a dual circuit brake system. Both circuits, one for the front brakes and one for the rear brakes, can function independently. If the brake warning light lights up when you apply the brakes while driving, one of the two brake circuits may have failed. The other brake circuit will still operate, but a longer distance and greater pedal pressure are required to bring the car to a halt.

Try out the effectiveness of the brakes by carefully starting and stopping on the road shoulder. If you judge that the brakes operate safely enough to take you to the nearest dealer, proceed cautiously and at low speed. If you do not feel it is safe to continue, have your car towed to the nearest dealer for repair.

The brake warning light will light up when the ignition is turned on. It will go out after the engine has been started. This is your assurance that the brake warning light functions properly. If the brake warning light does not light up when turning on the ignition, or if it does not go out after starting, there may be a defect in the electrical system. If this is the case, contact your Authorized VW Dealer.

Whenever stalled or stopped for repair, move the car well off the road. Turn on the emergency flasher and mark the car with road flares or other warning devices. Before working on any part in the engine compartment, wait until the engine has sufficiently cooled down.

15 - Emergency flasher switch

11- Headlight switch

Instrument illumination

13 - Interior light switch for rear

passenger compartment

18 - Rear window defogger

lights by turning the headlight switch knob.

Pull out the knob to turn on the light in the rear of the passenger compartment.

If your car is disabled or parked under emergency conditions, pull the switch to make all four turn signals flash simultaneously. The warning light in the switch knob flashes, too. The light in the flasher switch will glow when the parking lights or headlights are turned on.

Pull the knob to the first stop to turn on the parking lights, the side marker lights, the license plate, tail and instrument lights. The green indicator light will light up on the lower right hand side of the fuel gauge dial.

Pull the knob to the second stop to turn on the headlights. The headlights only work with the ignition on.

To preserve the battery, the headlights will go out automatically when the ignition is turned off or when the engine is started.

Adjust the brightness of the instrument

The rear window defogger will help to keep the inside of the rear window clear of condensation and frost in the winter. Be careful when removing objects from the luggage compartment behind the rear seat. Sharp edges may damage the defogger in the rear window.

To give you full battery power while starting the engine, the operating rear window defogger will turn off automatically at this moment.

After the rear window has cleared, switch the rear window defogger off to avoid unnecessary drain on the battery.

Turn ignition on first. Pull out the knob to activate the rear window defogger.

The green control lamp in the knob will light up to remind you that the defogger is switched on.

Move the car well off the road when stalled or stopped for repairs.

Windshield washer

To spray washer fluid on the windshield, pull the lever toward the steering wheel. You can operate the washer from any selected wiping position. Avoid running the wiper blades over a dry windshield . . . you may scratch the glass. Spray washer fluid on it first.

Headlight dimmer

Windshield wipers

Turn signals

Lane changer

Turn signal/headlight dimmer switch lever and windshield wiper/washer lever

reaching the first stop, the wipers will wipe as long as the lever is held in this position and come to a stop when released. To give you full battery power while starting the engine, operating windshield wipers will stop automatically at this moment.

If a turn signal is defective, the control light flashes at about twice the normal frequency. Have your Authorized VW Dealer check and repair it for you.

Dim the headlights by pulling the lever toward the steering wheel. The blue indicator light will light up in the fuel gauge dial when the high beams are on.

The windshield wiping system operates at two speeds: low and high. Lifting lever to first stop — low speed Lifting lever to second stop — high speed If you just slightly lift the lever before

There are two levers just behind the steering wheel:

If you are just changing lanes on an expressway, slightly lift or depress the lever. When you release your hold on the lever, it will return to the OFF position.

Lever up

— right turn signal

Lever down

— left turn signal

The green turn signal indicator light comes on in the fuel gauge dial when you operate the lever. The turn signals are canceled automatically when you have completed a turn (like driving around a corner), and the steering wheel returns to the straight-ahead position.

The lever on the left side is for the turn signal/headlight dimmer switch. The lever on the right side is for the windshield wiper/washer system.

The turn signals and the windshield wipers only work with the ignition on.

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