Volkswagen T3 Caravelle 1987 User Manual
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Volkswagen Caravelle
Instruction Manual
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Multivan, Ambulance, Special
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Warning lamps 6
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Handbrake, gear and selector
Keys,
doors, flaps 7,9,10
Windows, mirrors 11,12
Seat
belts, head restraints . }. . . 13,15
Seats
16
Stowing luggage 22 Warning lamps
Running-in and afterwards 56 environment-conscious 58
Fuel,
filling
Engine
tank
oil, gear oil
.
68,
74,75 Brake system, pedals 81,83
E
First aid kit, warning triangle
Vehicle
tools
Engine
da* 119
levers 23,24,28
Differential locks 25
Steering lock/ignition switch,
Starting engine 30
Driving safely, economically and
Power
assisted steering 76
Cooling
70 Windscreen washer 80
99
Fuses,
99 Headlights 105
system 77
Care
of car 93
Maintenance, Inspection intervals ... 97
Spare
wheel, changing wheels . . 100.101
bulbs 102. 104
Vehicle
description 110
Functional description 117
Fuel
consumption, performance . . . 120 Weigh'
Spark
plugs, vee belts 125 Dimt
Wheels,
tyre
pressures 126
Instruments 37
Switches 39
Turn signals, windscreen wipers . . 41,43
Cruise
control system 42
Heating, ventilation, auxiliary heater. 44, 47
34
Sliding
roof,
sun roof 52
Trailer towing 60
Driving a four-wheel drive vehicle .... 63
Battery 84
Wheels
86
Emission
Difficult
Lifting vehicle 98
Windscreen wiper blades 109
Emergency starting, towing,
tow starting 111, 112
Iden
control system 90
operating conditions 91
liter
., :ities 131,134
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vy
ghtf
127,130
• 135
There
is a
detailed
alphabetical
index
at the end of
this
manual
INSTRUMENT
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PANEL
INSTRUMENT
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PANEL
Page
1 - Air vents 44
2
- Air vents 44
3
- Light switch and instrument
lighting regulator 39
4 - Brake warning
5
- Speedometer 37
light
36
6 - Warning lamps 34
7 -
Fuel
gauge and coolant
temperature gauge 38
Clock
or rev counter 37
8 - Heated rear window switch . . 39
9 - Emergency
light
switch .... 39
10 - Fog light/rear fog
11 - Air vents 44
12 - Ashtray 54
13
- Loudspeaker opening
14 -
Fuse
box 112
15
- Turn signal and dip switch ... 41
16 - Horn control
17 - Digital clock 37
18 - Steering lock/starter switch . . 30
19
- Auxiliary heater switch 47
20 -
Cold
starting aid
(diesel
engine) 32
light
switch . 40
Page
21 - Blower switch for passenger
compartment heat exchanger . 46
22 - Windscreen wiper and washer
lever
43
23
- Blower switch and levers for
ventilation and heating 44
24 - Radio') or cover plate
25
- Socket/cigarette lighter .... 54
26 - Air vents 44
27 - Shelf 55
Knobs
and warning lamps for the
ential locks on Transporter/Caravelle
syncro
- see page 26.
Note
Some
of the items of equipment listed
are only
fitted
on certain models or are
optional extras.
') For vehicles
ating instruction leaflet is also
See
section
with
a factory
remarks on page 110 of "Do-it-yourself"
when service installing a radio.
fitted
radio, an oper-
enclosed.
Page
differ-
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PANEL
WARNING
Symbol
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A
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LAMPS
Turn signals
Generator
Glow
Engine
Headlight high beams
Coolant
Brake
Anti-locking brake system (ABS)
Emergency
Rear
Fog
Differential locks (syncro)
© 34
plugs-Diesel
oil pressure '®
temperature/coolant level ©
system ©
light
system
window heating
lights/rear fog
light
Page
35
35
34
35
35
36
36
39
39
40
26
Notes
• If one of the lamps marked
comes
on when driving, stop at once
and
switch engine off. Details can be
found on the pages given.
• Some of the lamps shown here are
only on certain models or are optional
extras.
On the other hand
lamps
which are not listed here because
they
are installed on so few vehicles.
with!{jP'
there
are
KEYS
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OPERATION
Up
to six keys are supplied
vehicle:
\
• two keys A
• two keys B*
• two keys C*
Key A
This
key
fits
all locks except:
• lockable glove box
• sliding door and rear flap
locks
Key B
This
key
fits
the lockable glove box*
Key C
This
key
fits
the safety locks in sliding
door and rear flap.
It can only be withdrawn when the sliding
door or rear flap is locked.
with
with
the
safety
Tag D
On
this tag is the number for key A. The
tag should be kept safety and separately
(in your wallet for example) so
that
no
unauthorized person can order a key.
The numbers of keys B and C are stamped
on the key itself.
With the aid of the number, a replacement key can be ordered from a V.A.G
Workshop.
Caution
When
-
even
key
with
leaving
the
only
briefly - always
you.
vehicle
unattended
take
the
Note
On
four wheel drive vehicles there is
an extra key for the lockable tank cap.
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CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM*
With this system all the doors, and —
depending on the position of the tailgate
lock — also the tailgate can be locked
and unlocked.
The system is operated from the driver's
door, and front passenger door — from
outside with the key, from inside with
the locking knob.
Note
The central locking system can only
function correctly when the driver's and
front passenger doors are properly
closed.
When locking, the locking knobs on all
doors must move down. If the knob on one
door does not move at any time, open the
door concerned and close it properly.
Caution
When the locking knobs in the driver's
and front passenger doors are pressed
down all the doors are locked. Children
should therefore not be left on their
own in the car because when the doors
are locked it would be difficult to help
in an emergency.
Sliding door and tailgate can be locked
or unlocked separately with the key.
b
To unlock the tailgate insert key and turn it
to right (c). Hold in this position and press
button in.
If the key is withdrawn in the horizontal
position (a), locking of the tailgate will be
controlled by the central locking system
when it is closed again.
When the key is withdrawn in the vertical
position (b) and tailgate closed, it will be
locked all the time. The tailgate can then
only be unlocked with the key.
Note
if the central locking system shoul:
develop a fault, all the locks can be
operated normally, see next page.
The sliding door can be secured al
released separately with the safety catc
DOORS
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Cab doors
From
outside
locked
and unlocked
unlocking the locking knobs go up, when
locking they go down.
The
front
from outside
press
locking knob down and close door.
The driver's door cannot be locked when
open by pressing the locking knob and
closing
door. This prevents you from
leaving the key in the car and forgetting it.
From
inside
pressing
long as the knobs are pressed down the
doors cannot be opened from inside or
outside.
We
advise you not to press the knobs
down when vehicle is in motion so
the door can be opened from outside in
an emergency.
both cab doors can be
with
the key. When
passenger's door can be locked
without
the door can be locked by
down the locking knobs. As
using the key: Just
that
Sliding door
From
outside
locked
and unlocked
fully open the door is held by a hook.
To close sliding door
Press
the door handle down to release
the hook and slide the door
wards.
The sliding door can also be locked from
outside
locking catch in and close door.
From
inside
by pushing down the locking catch near
the door opening lever.
As
long as the catch is in the lower position the door cannot be opened from
inside or outside.
When the vehicle is in motion, the door
must always be properly closed but
when carrying passengers the locking
catch should be
so
that
outside in an emergency.
the sliding door can be
with
the key. When
from
outside.
firmly
without
the door can be opened from
using the key:
the sliding door is locked
left
in the upper position
-
for-
Press
Child-proof
When the child-proof catch is engaged lever on door lock turned upwards - the
inner lock release lever is inoperative.
The door can only be opened from outside
with
position.
catch
the locking catch in the up
on sliding door*
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TAILGATE
To open the tailgate when key hole is
horizontal,
lift
tailgate.
Note
The
with
To
close tailgate pull it down and slam
it to gently.
After
on it
perly
could open suddenly
moving
turned
Do not
exhaust
the
vehicle
Opening
On
vehicles
hind the cab and seats in rear compartment, the tailgate can be opened from
inside
cap
gate.
right
press the lock cylinder and
lock cylinder can also be pressed in
the key.
closing the
briefly
closed -
even
in lock.
drive
gases are
from
in an emergency. To do this the
must be taken off the lock in tail-
Then press release lever to the
and open tailgate.
tailgate
to
make
otherwise
though
with
the
interior.
always
sure
that
the
when
the key has
tailgate
then
able
inside*
with
a full-width partition be-
pull
it is pro tailgate
vehicle
been
open as
to
enter
up
is
ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER
The
cover is in the luggage compartment. To remove cover
catches
On
panel.
to the
left.
the Pick-up, the flap is in the rear
turn
the two
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WINDOWS
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'IjH.fM'KI'
Vent wings*
To open - Press button in fastener and
swing fastener forwards.
To close - Press window against seal at
front and turn fastener to the rear until
button engages.
Sliding windows*
To open, press catch down and slide
dow along.
win-
Door windows
These windows are opened and closed
with the crank in the door
trim.
Electrical control*
When the ignition is on the windows
can be opened and closed electrically.
The switch is in the door
The window in the passengers door can
be controlled from the driver's side.
Caution
Careless and uncontrolled closing of
the windows can cause injuries. Take
care therefore when closing the
dows. When leaving the vehicle always
take the keys with you.
trim.
win-
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MIRRORS
The rear view mirror should always be ad-
justed properly before moving off so that
good vision to the rear is obtained.
Note for vehicles with convex outside
mirror*
Convex (curved outwards) mirrors enlarge
the field of view but they make objects
look smaller. These mirrors make it
cult to estimate how far the vehicle behind
is away.
Adjusting mirrors
Normal exterior mirrors are adjusted by
moving the mirror housing.
diffi-
Electrically adjustable mirrors*
are set by moving the lever in the driver's
door
trim.
Turning the knob from L to R switches
control from left to right mirror.
If the electrical control of the mirror fails
at any time the mirrors can be adjusted
by hand by pressing on the edge of the
mirror surface.
Mirror heating
The electrically operated exterior mirrors
are heated when the heated rear window
is switched on.
Ant-dazzle interior mirror*
With this lever the mirror can be set :z\
the anti-dazzle position:
Lever forward - Normal setting
Lever to rear - Anti-dazzle setting
It is important when setting the
ensure that the lever on lower edge
mirror is pointing forward.
mirror-jj
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SEAT
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OPERATION
BELTS
It has been proved
good protection in accidents. It most
countries
belts
Put your
also in
All vehicle occupants should also always
those on the
Even
wear
point type).
The
tance
How
on
therefore
is required by law.
belt
town
wear
the
pregnant women should always
a seat belt (preferably the three
routing of the belt is of major impor-
to the protective effect of the belt.
the belt should be worn is described
the next pages1).
on
before
traffic.
seat
rear
seats.
that
the
belts
seat
belts
wearing
every
journey
- including
of
give
seat
-
Safety
for children
Children under 12 years old should nor-
mally
be carried on the
velle
and Combi) and should, depending on age, be secured
childs
restraint
belt.
•
Children up to about 6 years of age
should,
depending on
a
reclining safety seat or a child's seat.
•
Children above 6 years of age can
also
use a lap belt.
•
Babies
also
be carried on the front passengers
seat
in a restraint system specially
approved
•
Larger children may use three point
belts
provided that the belt
over
centre of shoulder and not against
the child's neck - see illustration on next
page.
If
necessary,
can
be
used.
The
installation
restraint
accordance
manufacturer
system or the existing
up to about 8 months old can
for this purpose.
systems must be done in
with
concerned.
rear
seat
(Cara-
there
with
a
size
be carried in
passes
a safety seat cushion
and use of child
instructions of the
General notes
Only
one person is to be secured with
each
belt. Never secure two people
(even
children)
On vehicles
seats,
always
underneath
The
belt should not be worn over hard or
breakable
key
rings, pipes, etc.)
cause
injury to the body.
Loose,
bulky clothing (e.g. overcoats
over
jackets) affects the fit and function
of the belts.
The
belt must not be jammed anywhere
or
rub on any sharp
The
slot for the belt tongue must not be
blocked
wise
The
wise
perly
section).
with paper or anything as other-
the tongue cannot engage properly.
belts must be kept clean as other-
the retractors may not work pro-
(see
with one belt.
with
armrests* for the
ensure
the armrests.
articles
also
that
(glasses,
because
edges.
"Care
and Maintenance"
the
ball
belt
this can
runs
pens,
In some export countries the belts fitted
may
differ from the belts described
here.
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Seat belts which
are
damaged
or
have
been stressed in an accident and stretched must
be
replaced - preferably
by a
V.A.G workshop. The anchorages should
also
be
checked.
Belts
can be
seating
positions
with belts
of belts should
service installed
on
at
the factory.
be
done
vehicles
The
by a V.A.G
for all
not
fitted
installation
workshop because these workshops
have
the
the
information necessary
job
properly.
to do
Note
On the Van there are no belt anchorages
in
the
load compartment.
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Three-point inertia reel belts*
The inertia reel belt gives complete freedom
of
Sudden braking
belt
The retractor mechanism will also lock
the belt when accelerating, driving down
steep gradients
Putting
Pull
across
into
tongue engages audibly
The shoulder part of the belt must
run roughly across the centre of the
shoulder as shown - on no account
against
contact
movement when pulled slowly.
to
lock.
however
or
will cause
cornering hard.
belt on
the
tongue slowly
your
the
chest and hips
lock part fitted
and
and
on the
(pull
smoothly
seat until
to
the neck - and be firmly in
with
the body.
the
push
it
check).
On
the
front
seats
the
shoulder belt can
a
belt anchorage height adapter.
be
altered
routing
by
installing
of fe
The lap part of belt must always •
tightly
across the lap. Pull belt
tight
1
necessary.
Particularly in the case of pregnar-
women
the lap part of the belt should be
as
low across the lap as possible s:
that no pressure is exerted on the abdomen.
The belt must not be twisted.
The backrest of the front seats mus"
not be inclined too far to the rear as
otherwise the belts are no longer
effec-
tive.
Taking
belt off
To release
coloured button
will
then spring
Pass
hand
belt
up
the
the
tongue towards
so
that
the
properly.
belt, press
in the
lock.
out.
retractor
the
The
the
can
orange-
tongue
door
b.
roll
the
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RESTRAINTS*
RATION
Belt height adjustment
Two anchorage points
the
cab for the
This
makes
body
Lap
belt*
The buckle is used in the same way as
the three-point inertia reel belts.
The belt must always fit
the lap.
To lengthen belt
angles to belt and pull belt through to the
required length.
The belt
cap
are
To shorten belt it is
pull
the
The surplus belt length
moving
it
size.
possible
is
easier
pressed together.
free end
the
plastic slide.
are
upper belt attachment.
hold the tongue
to
adjust
of
belt.
provided
to
adapt belt
tightly
if
tongue and
only necessary
is
taken
in
to
on
across
at
right
to
up by
Two-point inertia reel belts*
The individual seats*
compartment
inertia
reel belts.
freedom
ly but sudden braking
the belts to lock. The automatic retractor
mechanism
driving down steep gradients
ing
hard.
Putting
Pull
the
across
the hips and push
part fitted
engages audibly
The belt must not be twisted. The belt
must
always fit
slightly if necessary.
Taking
To release
coloured button
will
then spring
Pass
the tongue across
the retractor can roll the belt up properly.
are
of
movement when pulled slow-
will also lock
belt on
tongue slowly
on the
belt off
the
out.
in the
fitted with
They
however
seat until tongue
(pull
to
tightly,
belt press
in the
passenger
two
give
complete
will
the
belt when
or
and
smoothly
it
into the lock
check).
pull belt up
the
lock.
The
by
hand
point
cause
corner-
orange
tongue
so
that
The head restraints must be adjusted
properly to suit the body size. Only
correctly adjusted head restraints,
together
effective protection.
with
the seat belts, provide
Adjusting height
Grip
at
up
be
Removing
Push
in backrest with a small
lift head restraint
To
the guide rings
of clip
restraint rods into
engage audibly.
Note:
The spring clips need
on vehicles which have a rear seat/fully
reclining
It is
ing
rear,
removed.
sides with both hands
or
push down. The upper edge should
roughly
at eye
level.
and installing
spring clips
install,
first press the spring clips into
is at the
seat bench.
quite sufficient
spring clip extensions back
to
enable the head restraints
out.
so
rear.
out of
screwdriver and
that
the
Then
the
guides until
not be
to
push
and
pull
slotted rings
straight part
push head
they
taken
out
the
protrud-
to the
to be
SEATS
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Individual
ger
To
Lift
seat.
further
IN CAB
driver's
and
front
passen-
seats
move
seats back
lever (1) on outside of seat and move
Then release lever and move seat
so
that
or
forward
catch engages.
Caution
• For
safety
only
be
stationary.
To
adjust
Take
weight off backrest, press lever (2)
on
right
move backrest to desired position by
moving upper part of body then release
lever.
reasons the
adjusted
backrest
side of seat frame down and
when
rake
seats
vehicle
should
is
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Caution
• Do not
when
belts
lower
on the
are
then
the
move
no
longer
backrest
because the
fully
too far
effective.
seat
Armrests*
The armrests on the
hinged up if they are not required.
The angle of the armrests can be adjusted
as
required
neath the armrest.
with
front
seats can be
a knurled knob under-
To
take
seat
out
• Slide seat forward
tion.
•
Lift
hook (3) against spring-loac -;
at the same time pull lever (1), he : I
and slide seat past stop.
•
Release
seat
forward out of runners.
• The hook need not be
putting
lever lifted, can
stop.
Seat
Seat
seat
can be heated electrically whe-
ignition is on.
Further details are give unce
"Switches",
Head
The head restraints must be adjusted ::
body
hook and lever and p.r
seat back as the seat,
heating*
cushion and backrest of drive's
page 40.
restraints*
size
- see page 15.
into 1 st latch c: :-
lifted
just
be pushed past ~^
w-a
with
rm
SEATS IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT*
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OPERATION
Two seater bench*
The seat is moved back or forward in
same way as the single seats. The lever
is at the front of seat.
When seat is moved, the backrest rake
is also altered.
To remove
Remove in same way as the single seats.
Bolts on right and left of backrest must
be removed.
Swivelling seats*
On vehicles with swivelling seats the
passenger's seat can be turned 180° to
the right and the driver's seat 90° to the
left. To turn seats, push them forward
slightly or open door, and pull the release
lever. The handbrake must be released
before turning driver's seat. (Engage a
gear to prevent vehicle from rolling
away.)
The swivelling seats must always be
facing forward when vehicle is in
motion.
Removing and installing centre seat
bench
The centre seat is pushed into two
ners and secured with four screws. To
take seat out the floor covering must be
lifted and the screws removed. The seat
can then be pulled out of the runners
sideways through the opened sliding
door.
Note
On vehicles with floor carpeting, the
securing strip in the sill area must be
taken off first and the carpet then lifted
carefully. Take care when doing this to
ensure that the carpet does not tear at
the cut-outs.
run-
Removing and installing rear bench seat
The rear seat cushion is bolted to the
side panels on each side with one bolt
under the upholstery. Remove bolts and
take lower part of seat out.
The seat backrest is secured at each side
with two bolts. The bolts between seats
and backrests also serve as seat belt
anchorages.
When refitting the seat and backrest,
ensure that the seat belt is also correctly installed.
INDIVIDUAL SEATS IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT*
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Centre seats
The centre seats
backrest angle adjusted.
can be
turned
and the
Turning
Lift lever
the desired position and
again.
It
the
necessary
seat
(see
backrest
to
can be
illustration), turn seat
is
very
raise
it
turned.
slightly before
let
lever engage
low, it may be
the
Adjusting backrest angle
Take weight
to
down
to
the
part
of
Removing
Lift
the
seat
out.
The base which remains can be removec
when carpet
Caution
When
sure that base
properly.
off
(see
desired position
body
lever used
the
backrest and press lever
illustration). Adjust backrest
and
release lever.
to
turn seat
is
lifted.
seats
are
installed again
and
seats
by
moving upper
and
are
secured
take
en-
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Rear
seats
The height, seat angle and backrest
angle of the rear seats can be adjusted.
Mechanical
Adjusting
Press
lever B to
position of seat as required by moving
body weight.
Adjusting
Press
lever B alternately at
rear and by moving weight of body to
front
and rear
adjustment
seat
angle
front
seat
height
lift
or lower the seat.
or rear and adjust
front
and
Adjusting
Take
A
at side of backrest.
Caution
When
must
as
otherwise
fully
backrest
weight off backrest and
vehicle
not be
effective.
is in
motion,
inclined
the
belts
angle
turn
the
too far to the
backrests
are no
knob
rear
longer
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1
1
Electrical adjustment*
Adjusting seat angle
Press switch A at front Front of seat is raised
Press switch A at rear Front of seat is lowered
Press switch B at front Seat is raised at rear
Press switch B at rear Seat is lowered at rear.
Adjusting seat height
Press switches A and B at front -
Seat is raised
Press switches A and B at rear -
Seat is lowered
Adjusting backrest angle
Press switch C at front Backrest moves up
Press switch C at rear Backrest moves down.
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Caution
When vehicle is in motion, the back-
rests should not be inclined too far to
the rear otherwise the seat belts are no
longer fully effective.
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REAR SEAT/FULLY
The rear seat/reclining seat bench can
be converted
Before doing this, the backrests of the
center row of seats must be tipped
ward. The latching levers are located on
the outsides of the
backrests.
To
convert
• Remove head restraints* -
see
page 15.
• Unlatch the backrest
grip on the reverse side of the backrest,
and fold the backrest forwards.
into
reclining
RECLINING
a large sleeping area.
right
and
seat
bench
with
SEAT BENCH*
for-
left
hand
the release
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• By pulling the release grip
towards the
bench are pulles in a forward direction.
• Finally, fold the seat backrest
the rear to
Returning
position
• Pull the seat backrest upwards out of
the horizontal position.
• Slide the seat bench, together
backrest to the rear again.
•
Push
tion.
front,
the backrest and seat
form a flat
seat
bench
backrest back
sleeping area.
to
into
further
original
locking
fully
with
posi-
to
• Pull the seat belts out again between
backrest and seat, so
position for use.
•
Install
see
The space underneath the seat bench
can
For
bench slightly at the
in the
located on the
side,
head restraints* -
page 15.
be used as a storage compartment.
this, it is necessary to
lifted
position when the
is swung upwards.
that
they are in a
lift
front.
left
on the sliding door
the seat
It
will
remain
strut,
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LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT/
LOAD SURFACE
To
enlarge
•
Release
• Fold backrest down to seat
The backrest locks automatically when
hinged to the rear.
Instructions on using the rear/reclining
seat*
Notes
ment
or the
• The load must be stowed so
cannot slip or even fly forward when the
brakes are applied.
• In the interests of good handling the
load
should,
between the
loads
and the permissible gross vehicle
weight should on no account be
ed.
• Ensure
rear window is not damaged by articles
rubbing against it.
Never
ment
not
haust
luggage
space*
backrest by pulling loop
are given on page 21.
on using the
load
wherever
axles.
that
drive
with
properly
gas can be
luggage
surface
possible,
The permissible axle
the heater element in the
the
luggage
closed
drawn
otherwise
into
compart-
that
it
be carried
exceed-
compart-
ex-
the body.
FOLDING
LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT COVER*
The folding cover can be pushed
together to
together.
When the
the rear or the rear part to the
appropriate rod must be jerked out of
the retainers. When the rear rod is
pushed fully forward it engages.
Notes
Only
placed
cover.
Ensure
• The cover is correctly located in its
mountings when vehicle is moving.
• No items of luggage can fly forward if
brakes are applied sharply.
• The heater element in the rear window is not damaged by articles rubbing
against it.
• Vision through rear window is not
obstructed otherwise a second outside
mirror must be fitted.
light
on the
that:
front
or rear or taken out all
front
part is to be pushed to
articles
of
clothing
luggage
compartment
front
the
may be
ROOF RACK
When a roof rack is to be
following:
• Only use roof racks which are supported in the rain channel
• Distribute load uniformly.
Do
not exceed permissible roof load o-
permissible gross vehicle weight.
Further details on pages 127-129.
• When carrying heavy or large objects
on the
roof,
bear in mind
handling changes due to the alteratioin centre of gravity and the increase:
area
exposed to the wind. Driving style
and speed must be modified to allovs
for this.
used,
that
the vehicla
note th
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COVER* (Pick-up)
The cover must be secured properly be-
hind the cab.
The cover is correctly secured when the
rod incorporated in the cover engages in
the rain channel at the rear of the cab
and the
ed
When the cover and rails have been re-
moved,
ing to ensure
properly in the rain channel (if necessary
renew seal).
left
and
right
to the canopy frame.
care should be taken when
that
hand ends are bolt-
the foam
seal
refitt-
is stuck
DROPSIDES (Pick-up)
To
drop side boards - pull handle outwards to release locking pin und swing
down to
On
tailboard,
be
down.
lift
vehicles
placed
hook.
with
not
more
on the
support
than
tailboard
cables for the
150 kg should
when
it is
HANDBRAKE
The handbrake is located between the
front
seats.
To
apply the handbrake pull lever up
firmly. On hilly roads the 1st gear or on
automatic gearboxes the parking lock,
should also be engaged. The handbrake
should always be applied so
it is not possible to drive off accidentally
with
handbrake slightly on.
When handbrake is applied
ignition on, the brake warning lamp*
comes
on.
To
release handbrake, pull lever up
slightly, press locking knob in and push
lever
right
down.
firmly
with
that
the
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4 speed gearbox
Engaging reverse
Move lever in neutral to the left, press it
down and move it further to the left stop
and then push it forward.
Only engage reverse gear when vehicle
is stationary.
When engine is running, depress clutch
fully and wait a few seconds before mov-
ing gear lever, to prevent grating noises.
When reverse gear is engaged with
igni-
tion on, the reversing lights* come on.
5 speed gearbox^
To engage 1st gear move lever past
pressure point to left stop and then pull
it back.
One normally moves off in 1st gear but
on vehicles with the 44, 57 and 82 kW
engine and 5 speed gearbox the rear
axle ratio is different so that one can
move off on the level with a light load
in 2nd gear.
To engage reverse gear move lever past
pressure point to left stop, press it down
and push it to front.
4 + G
gearbox
(syncro)
Engaging crawler gear (G) on syncro
Move lever in neutral to the left, press it
down and move it further to the left stop
and then pull it to the rear.
Note
When driving you should not rest your
hand on the gear lever. The pressure of
your hand is transmitted to the shift forks
in the gearbox and can cause premature
wear of the forks.
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When negotiating a curve, the wheels of
a vehicle cover different distances. To
balance out the differences in wheel
speeds, differentials are incorporated in
the driving axles. However, these differentials have a distinct characteristic: As
soon as one wheel on an axle commences to spin on a slippery surface, only
very little traction is available, even
though the other wheel is on a hard
surface.
Using the differential locks the wheels of
one axle can be locked together and the
traction is once again obtained.
On the Transporter/Caravelle there are
two different types of differential lock:
Vehicles with rear wheel drive have a
limited slip differential in the rear axle and
4 WD vehicles (syncro) have selectable
mechanical locks in front and rear differ-
entials.
Limited slip differential*
(Rear wheel drive)
The locking effect is obtained by means
of plates which are arranged in the differential as a sort of multi-plate clutch.
With this differential the locking effect is
not 100% but only approx. 45%. Contrary
to vehicles with 100% locking, the steer-
ing behaviour on the road, particularly in
sharp curves, remains almost un-
changed.
The effective locking force is dependent
on the speed difference of the two driv-
ing wheels. This means: the larger the
difference, the larger is the locking force
of the differential.
Driving tips
In normal conditions the vehicle can be
driven just like every other vehicle. At the
beginning it may take a bit of getting
used to when driving through sharp curv-
es.
This is due to the fact that a slight
locking effect is always present.
Furthermore in isolated borderline
ditions where, on the one hand the frictional resistance of the driving wheels
on the ground differs a great deal and,
on the other hand, a large amount of
power must be transmitted to move off,
it may be found that the maximum pos-
sible locking effect is not obtained in the
differential. One notices this because
one wheel spins while the other does
not turn at all. In this case one should
engage and disengage the clutch gently
and repeatedly. This will prevent the
differential from becoming overheated.
con-
Gear oil
The oil level does not need checking be-
tween the intervals given in the Service
Schedule. The oil also does not need
changing.
V.A.G workshop should be contacted
because the gearbox must be filled with
a special oil.
To top up or fill after a repair a
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(syncro)
With the selectable differential locks, the
wheels
gether (100%). As no compensation
takes
dling and steerability are affected - particularly in the
tial lock.
Attention
The
differential
under
described on the
differential
on one axle are fully locked to-
place when cornering, the han-
case
the
locks may
limited
locks*
of the
front
differen-
only
specific conditions
following
be used
pages.
Engaging the
The
differential locks are engaged and
disengaged
centre of the instrument panel
vehicle
stationary or moving.
Left
knob
The
knob for the
secured
tentionally. The knob must therefore be
turned to the
Right
knob - Rear
differential
with
the knobs shown in the
- Front axle differential lock
front
so
that
it cannot be pulled unin-
right
before it is pulled out.
axle differential lock
locks
with
differential lock is
When
the knobs are pulled/pushe
engagement or disengagement is onselected.
can
ing at different
train is under strain, e.g.
with
even
gage
throttle
and
ahead
slightly to enable the lock to engage'
disengage.
The
indicate the operational condition of tha
locks:
• If the
been
lamp flashes. As soon as the lock am
gages
• The
tors the function of the rear axle diffe--
ential lock. It does not flash when the
lock has been selected but only light;
up once the lock has engaged proper!;.
The actual shifting process
be delayed. If the wheels are rota?]
differential lock engaged, it could
happen
or disengage at all. In such a
application should be reduce
the vehicle should be driven straigr
while moving steering wheel
warning
selected, the
the lamp lights up continuously
right
speeds,
that
lamps
front
axle differential lock has
hand warning lamp monH
or if the drivq
tight
the lock will not er-
above the knotsi
left
hand warning
corne-
case
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Both warning lamps
once
the
and
If
after selecting
and after driving some distance,
warning lamps
cal
should
Attention
The differential locks influence
steerability
with
gaged,
able.
erential
offroad conditions and then only
speeds.
fore driving
knobs have been pushed
the
locks have actually disengaged.
the
do
system
be
checked
the
front
the
For
this reason, the
lock must only
Always disengage
not light up, the electri-
and the
of the
axle differential lock
vehicle
on
metalled road surfaces.
go out
differential locks,
locks themselves
at a
V.A.G workshop.
vehicle.
is no
be
In
particular,
longer steer-
front
axle diff-
used under
at low
the
lock
again
in
the
the
en-
be-
When may the differential locks not
be engaged?
•
Neither
differential
driving along metalled road surfaces.
Locking
makes
When
locked,
the
two
effect
This
also
being
stances
train.
For this reason,
engaged under off-road conditions
an
assistance when moving
See
"Driving Tips"
the
front
locks may be engaged when
the
the
the
on the
leads
to
steered.
front
vehicle unsteerable.
rear axle differential
the
rigid connection between
rear wheels
to
increased
"jerking" when
it may
nor the
axle differential
has a
tyres
when cornering.
tyre
In
even damage
the
the
certain circum-
locks may only
on
page 65 also.
rear axle
is
scrubbing
wear
and
vehicle
off.
the
is
drive
be
or
as
•
When a wheel
example
This
tyre
drive train
acceleration.
ing
standstill
are engaged.
•
see
•
namometer,
local
the
would
wear
wheel must first
When
page 112 also.
When testing
authorities
vehicle
not
but it
and
For this reason, the spinn-
before
the
vehicle
e.g.
OPERATION
is
spinning,
is
only lead
could also damage
lead
when being tested
- see
stuck
to
to
uncontrollable
be
the
the
brought
differential locks
is
being towed
vehicle
page 67 also.
if for
in
snow.
increased
on a dy-
the
to a
-
by
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Selector lever
P - Parking lock
The driving wheels
cally.
The parking lock
when vehicle
lever into and
safety catch
pressed.
Depending
may also
lector lever safety catch.
then only
when
the
the knob
positions
are
may
is
out of the
in
on
vehicle version, there
be an
be
moved
brake pedal
in the
only
standing
lever handle must
additional electrical
out of the P
is
selector lever pressed.
locked mechani-
be
engaged
still.
To
"P" position
The
depressed
move
lever
position
the
be
se-
can
and
R - Reverse gear
The reverse gear must also
ed when vehicle
engine idling. Before "R" can be engaged
the safety catch
pressed.
N - Neutral
D - Normal driving position
The three forward gears
and down automatically according
throttle opening
2 - Position
The 1st and 2nd gears are shifted up
down automatically according
opening
is
braking effect.
The road speed must not exceed 90 km/h
(56 mph).
The lever
"2"
However
place immediately this must only
done
and
not
used. This increases
can be
with accelerator pedal depressed.
as the
at
speeds below
is
stationary
in
lever handle must
and
road speed.
for
hilly stretches
road speed.
moved from
shift into 2nd gear takes
be
engag-
and the
are
shifted
to
throttle
The 3rd
the
engine
"D"
85 km/h.
be
up
to
and
gear
into
be
1 - Position
To engage this gear,
handle must
mains
are
not
sible engine braking effect.
speed must
mph).
The lever can
with accelerator pedal depressed. How-
ever
as the
place immediately this must only
done
at
for
steep hills
the
catch
in
be
in 1st
used. This gives maximum pos-
speeds below
pressed.
gear and
not
exceed
be
moved from "2" into
shift into
The
2nd and 3rd
50 km/h (30
1st
45 km/h.
lever
vehicle
gears
The
road
gear takes
re-
"1"
be
Kick-down device
The kick-down device gives maximum
acceleration. When
dal
is
pressed right down past
throttle position, depending
speed
and
shift
box changes down into
gear.
engine speed, either
is
delayed (forced throttle)
the
accelerator
the
pe-
the
full
on
road
the up-
or the
next lower
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