Volkswagen T3 other 1981 User Manual
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1981 Volkswagen Owner's
AG
ON
Manual
Operating Controls
Climate
Do-it-yourself Service
Emis««c-
Technical
Controls
Control
Data
IS.
Contents ^MGINJ*
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Accelerator pedal 34
Air cleaner 67
Alternator warning light 22
Ashtrays 28
Assist handles and coat hooks 29
Automatic Transmission 36
Automatic Transmission fluid 65
Auxiliary heater 42, 43
Back-up-lights 51
Battery 70
Brake fluid reservoir 68
Brakes 34
Brake warning light 24,34
Bulb chart 48
Buzzer 20
Ca:a::es 83
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Defogging and defrosting 40
Dimensions 85
Do-it-yourself service 44
Doors 11, 12, 66
EGR light 22, 23
Electrical system 84
Emergency flasher 25
Emergency starting 37,72
Emission Control System 77
Engine compartment 60
Engine number 8
Engine
oil,
changing/checking 62
Engine oil grades 86
Fuel economy 33
Fuel gauge 21
Fuel supply 32
Fuses and relays 46, 47
Gas Station Information 87
Gearshift lever 39
Headlights
Headlight dimmer
Headlight switch
Heater / Defroster
Head restraints ..
Horn
Ignition / steering lock
Instrument illumination
Instrument panel
Interior lights ...
Jack
Key
Kickdown
Lane changer 26
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License plate light 51
Lifting car 87
Lights 24, 49
Lubricants 86
Lubrication 66
Luggage compartment 30
Manual Transmission 39
Manual Transmission oil 65,86
Neutral 37, 39
Note to Owners 2
Oil pressure warning light 23
OXS-light 22, 23
Parking brake 35
Rear view mirrors 29
Rear window defogger 25
Rearwindowwiper/washer 27,69
Reverse 36, 39
Safe driving hints 6
Safety belts 16, 17
Seats 13
Selector lever 36
Side marker lights 24, 50
Sliding door 12
Sliding roof 28
Spare wheel 52, 58
Sparkplugs 61, 84
Specifications 81
Speedometer 21
Speed ranges 5, 39
Starting procedures 31
Sunroof 28
Sun visors 29
Technical data 81
Tires 57
Tools 52
Towing 73
Transmission oil grades 86
Troubleshooting 73
Turn signal/headlight dimmer
switch lever 22, 26
Undercoating 81
Unleaded fuel 32. 81
Vehicle Identification Label/number. . 8
Ventilation 40
Warning/indicator lights 22
Weights 85
Wheel changing 53
Windows 10
Windshield washer fluid container 69
Windshield wiper/washer lever 27
Winter ajgtation 56
NOTE TO OWNERS
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In Canada, this manual is also
available in French. To obtain
a copy, contact your dealer or
write to:
Volkswagen Canada Inc.
Customer Assistance / Assistance a la Clientele
1940 Eglinton Ave. East
Scarborough, Ontario M1L 2M2
NOTE AUX PROPRIETAIRES
Au Canada on peut se procurer
un exemplaire de ce Manuel en
francais aupres du concessionnaire ou de:
• Your car may have all or some of the equipment described in
this manual. Therefore you may find explanations of equipment
not installed in your car.
• Check with your authorized Volkswagen dealer on available
options or accessories.
© 1981 All rights reserved. May not be reproduced or translated in whole or in part without the written consent of Volkswagen AG
Specifications are subject to change without notice. 0.00.562.052.23 Printed inGermany1.81
• Text, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based
on the information available at the time of printing.
• It has always been Volkswagens policy to continuously make
technical improvements at any time during the model year, and
specifications are subject to change without notice.
Your new
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Your
Your
Owner's
Warranty
Volkswagen
Maintenance
BEFORE
Manual
and
booklet
is
a
ciency
contains a host of useful information.
Acquaint
safely.
driving it.
FOR
you to heed our instructions and cautions. Ignoring them could result in
extensive
explains
having it serviced regularly. Always have the warranty & Maintenance booklet
with
Service
The
about the warranties covering your VW. These warranties are: "Limited
Warranty for new
for new Volkswagen vehicle Emission Control System" and "Emissions
Performance
The
left
service
used car, be sure to send in a
card.
obtained from your VW dealer. 3
DRIVING
the result of many years of technical research and endurance testing. It is
sophisticated product of engineering, a car designed for maximum effi-
and driving pleasure, a car designed
yourself
The more you know about your
YOUR
mechanical failure or physical
how you can keep your Volkswagen in top driving condition by
you when you take your car to an authorized dealer for service. Your
Adviser will record each service.
Warranty & Maintenance
Owner's
in the vehicle when
information available to the next owner. If you bought this car a
This card can be found in the
with
your car's features and know how to operate it more
OWN
PROTECTION
Volkswagen
Warranty" (USA only).
Manual
vehicles"
and the
Warranty & Maintenance
sold,
to make all operating, safety and maintenance
and longer service life of your car, we ask
booklet also contains detailed information
NOTICE
with
your safety in mind.
Read
if before you drive your new car.
Volkswagen,
injury.
(USA
and
OF
Warranty & Maintenance
the more you will enjoy
Canada),
USED
"Limited Warranty
record should be
CAR
PURCHASE
booklet or
post
Operating your
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Government regulations
States
and
Canada require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations
and safety standards. Therefore cars built
for
the U.S. and
vehicles sold
in
other countries.
car
in the
Canada differ from
outside
United
the
U.S.A.
If
you
plan
to
continental limits
Canada,
•
unleaded fuels for cars with catalytic
•
fuel may have a considerably lower
•
service may be inadequate due to lack
•
replacement parts may not be readily
Volkswagen cannot be responsible forthe mechanical damage that could result because of inadequate fuel, service
or parts availability.
there
converter may not be available
octane rating. Improper fuel may cause
engine damage;
of proper service facilities, tools or
testing equipment;
available.
or
take your
of the
is the
possibility that
Canada
car
outside
United States
the
or
Certain Volkswagen models
for delivery
delivery
For details consult
or write
in
U.S.A.
Volkswagen
Tourist Delivery
818 Sylvan Avenue
Englewood Cliffs, N.J. 07632
in
Europe under
and
return shipment program.
an
authorized dealer
to:
of
America,
Inc.
in Canada
Volkswagen Canada
Tourist Delivery
1940 Eglinton Avenue East
Scarborough, Ontario
If
you
bought your
to bring
about current import
gulations first.
it
back home,
Inc.
M1L 2M2
car
abroad
be
and
sure
are
available
our
tourist
and
to
find
customs
want
out
re-
4
Speed ranges
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You
can
drive your Volkswagen
speed from
break-in schedule.
There
ed speed ranges
The maximum speeds as shown in the
tables are for normal operating conditions after the engine has warmed up.
the
first
day.
are,
however, certain recommend-
for the
various gears:
There
at
full
is no
Manual Transmission
1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
If
you
necessary
above
you
may do so for a
A governor
prevent damage from excessive engine
rpm (revolutions
up
to 15
mph
or
24
km/h
between
16 and 51
between
24 and
between 30 mph and top speed
or
have a traffic situation where
to
the
recommended speed ranges,
is
10 and 32 mph or
km/h
15 and 52 mph or
84 km/h
48 km/h and top
accelerate
installed
per
in
2nd and
brief period only.
on the
minute).
speed*
3rd
engine
it is
gear
to
Automatic Transmission
Driving
ranges
D up
2 55 mph
1
Make
it a
instead
acceleration
into
the
* Always observe
to top
speed*
or
88 km/h
25 mph
or
40
km/h
habit
to
accelerate gradually
of
using full throttle. During gradual
the
transmission shifts earlier
next higher gear, thus saving
all
local and national speed limits!
fuel.
5
OPERATE YOUR CAR SAFELY
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A lot has gone into the manufacture of
your Volkswagen, including advanced
engineering techniques, rigid quality control
and demanding inspections. These
neering and safety features will be enhanced
by you, the safe driver,
- who knows the car and all controls
- who mantains the car properly
- who uses driving skills wisely.
6
engi-
Before going on a trip . ..
1 - Be sure tires are inflated correctly.
Check for damage and tire wear.
2 - See that wheel bolts or nuts are properly
lightened and not loose or missing.
Turn the engine off before you attempt
any checks or repairs on the car.
3 - Check engine oil level, add if neces-
sary. Make it a habit to have engine oil
checked with every second fuel filling.
4 - Be sure you have a well charged batte-
ry.
Each cell should be filled to correct
level with distilled water.
5 - Check brake fluid level. If too low, have
brake system checked.
6 - Replenish windshield washer
7 - Replace worn or cracked wiper blades.
8 - See that all windows are clear and
unobstructed.
fluid.
9 - Check whether headlight and tail light
lenses are clean.
10 - Check under car for leaks.
11 - Be sure all lights are working and
headlights are aimed correctly.
12 - Be sure all luggage is stored securely.
You'll find helpful hints on how to perform
most of these checks in this manual. If in
doubt, have these checks performed by your
dealer or any other qualified mechanic.
In the driver's seat...
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On the highway ...
1 - Depress plate in center of steering wheel
to check whether horn is working.
2 - Position seat for easy reach of controls.
3 - Adjust inside and outside rear view
mirrors.
4 - Use safety belts.
5 - Check operation of foot and parking
brakes.
6 - Check all warning and indicator lights
when starting the engine.
7 - DO NOT leave car idling unattended.
8 - Lock doors from inside, especially with
children in the car.
1 - Always drive defensively. Expect the
unexpected.
2 - Use signals to indicate turn and lane
changes.
3 - Turn on headlights at dusk.
4 - Always keep a safe distance from the car
in front of you, depending on traffic,
road and weather conditions.
5-Reduce speed during night hours, in-
clement weather.
6 - Observe speed limits and obey high-
way signs.
7 - Never let car roll by its own weight
with transmission in Neutral. Such
coasting may lead to sudden loss of
control and damage to transmission
and engine, when a gear has to be en-
gaged.
8 - When tired, get off the highway, stop
and take a rest. Turn the engine off.
DO NOT sit in the car with engine id-
ling.
See warning on Engine Exhaust.
9 - When stopped or parked, always set
parking brake.
10 - When stalled or stopped for repairs,
move the car well off the road. Set the
emergency flasher and use road
res or other warning devices to warn
other motorists.
11 - Have the engine oil level and the ATF
(in cars with automatic transmission)
checked regularly, even in between
the recommended maintenance intervals.
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located on the instrument panel on the
driver's side so
identification
that
it is visible from the
number
outside through the windshield.
Vehicle
is
board.
formation:
1. Vehicle Identification Number
2.
3.
4.
5.
A
and
Identification
located on the
left
Label
side under the
The label contains the following in-
Vehicle Code
Engine and Transmission Code
Paint and
Option
Interior
Codes
Code
duplicate of the label is in your Warranty
Maintenance brochure.
the vehicle was manufactured. You can
find this sticker on the
The
sticker also shows the manufactur-
er's
name, the month and year of pro-
left
doorjamb.
duction and the vehicle indentification number
of your car (perforation) as well as the
Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating and the
Axle
Weight Rating.
• For Campmobile only. Campmobile equipment is
8 installed subsequently.
Gross
is
located on the
right
side of the engine
compartment, directly in
housing.
front
of the fan
dash-
OPERATING CONTROLS
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Key
The same
steering
luggage compartment
An additional
equipped with a lockable glove compartment.
key is
lock,
the
key is
used
doors
lid.
provided
for the
and the
for
ignition/
rear
vehicles
The ignition/steering lock
stamped
For
Record
place,
CAR!
If you
authorized
to obtain a duplicate
on a
plastic tag.
your
protection against
the key
such
as
should lose
VW
dealer with
number and keep
your
wallet.
a key,
key.
key
number
car
theft:
in a
safe
NOT IN THE
provide
the key
your
number
is
DO NOT remove key from steering lock
while you are driving or as the car is
rolling to a stop. The steering column
is
locked when you remove the key,
and
you
will
not be able to steer the car.
Do
not invite car theft
by leaving
in
the
and lock
The
driver's door
ignition lock.
remove
your
car
ignition lock. Take
the
doors.
buzzer
will sound when
and the key is
This
the key and
unattended with
the key
is
your
lock
the
the key
with
you
open
still
in the
reminder
doors.
you
the
to
9
Windows
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Z-z
sut decals or other signs on the
MM of your car that may interfere
* t- tie driver's vision.
•:_ :a~ ower and raise the windows in the
:cors by using the window winders.
Cars with vent windows
Cars with sliding windows
To open - Press button in fastener and
swing fastener forward.
To close - Press vent windows against seal
at the front, then swing fastener to the rear.
iO
The passenger compartment is equipped
with sliding windows. When closed, windows
are locked. To open, press locking knob
down and slide window open.
Doors
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Front
•
•
doors
To
open doors from outside, squeeze
trigger
in outer door handle.
To
lock
or
unlock doors from outside,
you must
use the key.
•
To open doors from inside, pull inside
door handle.
•
To lock doors from inside, depress the
locking
knob. This
the
doors
from the
CAUTION:
Depressing
measure
from
opened
handle.
the knob is not a safety
against inadvertent opening
the inside. The door can
by pulling the inside door
will
prevent
outside.
opening
still
be
Sliding door
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Always drive with a fully latched sliding
door.
To open from the outside
Unlock the door with the key. Then 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 and lock from the outside
Press the handle down to release the catch.
Slide the door forward until it is closed.
You can only lock and unlock the sliding
door from the outside with the key.
To open from the inside
Move the small sliding knob up and pull the
handle back.
To close and lock from the inside
Pull the handle forward to release the catch,
close the door and move the small sliding
knob down.
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In the VANAGON Kombi and VANAGON
Delivery Van
Cargo area
Make sure the cargo compartment floor
area is loaded correctly, to permit unobstructed operation of the sliding door.
Do not transport people in the cargo area.
Seats
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Do not adjust the driver's seat while
driving. Your seat may suddenly move
forward or backward, which could
result in loss of control.
|B25-015|
Seats
Cars
Seat
The bucket seats
vidually.
•
•
•
in
with
bucket seats
adjustment
Puli
up
lower lever
of seat.
Slide seat
Let
lever
and forth
locked.
driver
to
go and
to
cab
(forward
can be
desired position.
move seat slightly back
make
sure the seat is securely
or
adjusted
(1) at
backward)
indi-
outboard side
Seatback
The backrest
forward accidentally.
•
To
rest
cover
•
Exert
desired
in position.
adjustment
is
adjust, take
and
push down lever
on
outboard side
slight
body
and let
secured
body
pressure
lever
and
weight
of
go to
seat.
in
cannot tilt
off the
back-
(2) at
hinge
the direction
lock backrest
Removing
•
Stand outside vehicle, pull
and slide seat
•
Lift stop hook
ing,
•
Release stop hook and slide seat forward
out
When reinstalling seat, reverse
procedure.
lifted
the stop.
bucket seats
hold there
of
guide
The
as the
all the way
(3) up
against spring-load-
and
slide seat past stop.
rails.
r. n
stop hook
seat
can
just
up
forward.
(3)
need
be
pushed past
lever
the
(1)
above
not be
Cars with two-seater
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Seat adjustment
The
tv.o
seater adjustment lever
in f-ort
of the
The adjustment procedure outlined
front bucket seats also applies
seater.
The backrest adjusts
adjustment lever
Removing
First remove bolts from
the backrest.
Then proceed
bucket seats.
seat.
two
(forward
is
seater
as
outlined
or
at the
operated.
the
upper hinge
for
backward)
is
to the two
same time
removal
located
for the
of the
Cars with swivel seats
The forward
dure outlined
applies
To swivel
ward
down
The
passenger
the
the
on
left
The
driver's
right (quarter circle).
The seats will lock automatically
turn.
Before turning
• Position shift lever
transmission)
transmission).
• block wheels
vehicle from moving.
or
for the
to the
the
seat, move seat slightly for-
or
open
the
the
locking lever
(half circle).
seat
backward adjustment proce-
swivel seats.
door a crack. Then push
seat
can be
the
or in
if
front bucket seats also
in
front
of the
seat.
can be
turned
turned
180°
90° to the
at
every
driver's swivel seat:
in
park (automatic
first gear (manual
necessary
to
prevent
to
Head restraints
Head restraints
reduce injuries.
tion never drive
head restraints.
are
designed
For
maximum protec-
the
vehicle without
• release parking brake.
Do
not
operate
the
swivel seat while
Warning:
Swivel seats must
locking lever
the car is in
be in
forward facing
of
the
motion.
To adjust height...
- Grasp head restraint with both hands
pull
up or
push down.
position while driving.
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to
help
and
Passenger compartment
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In
the
9-seater version (U.S. model only),
the backrest
row can be tilted forward and out of the way
for easy access
disengage the lock
the lever on the side
For your passenger's protection,
backrest lock must
times while the car
of
the first seat
to the
of
is in
in
the middle
rear bench.
the backrest, pull
of
the backrest.
be
engaged
motion.
To
up
the
at all
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Removing center seat bench
Remove the four bolts from under front and
rear
of
seat bench, and take bench out
attachment rails.
To install the center seat bench, reverse the
above procedure.
Note:
Keep the attachment rails clean.
of
CAUTION: Never drive the vehicle unless
the seat benches are securely bolted
down.
Removing rear seat bench
The rear seat bench is secured with one bolt
on each sidewall underneath
covering.
the seat.
bench should not be removed.
To install the rear seat, reverse the above
procedure.
Remove both bolts and take out
The backrest portion of the
the
seat
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Safety
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Lap/shoulder belts
Inertia
The one-piece lap/shoulder belt with inertia
reel locking mechanism will adjust automatically
long
Rapid
collision
lock
or
in a
To release a locked belt, lean back
the
•
To fasten,
belt
your
•
Insert
board side
securely locked with an audible click.
•
Pull
fits
•
should fit snugly across lap and
chest
i»i
belts
reel retractor
to
your
size
and
as the pull
deceleration during hard braking
when
sharp curve.
body
in
chest and lap.
shoulder section
snugly across the hips.
tiw-
on
the belt
locks
the
belt.
you
drive up
pressure
continuous slow motion across
belt tongue into buckle
Make
extractor.
off
grasp belt tongue
of
seat. Push down until
sure
movements
is
slow.
The
belt will also
or
down a steep hill
the belt.
to
make sure belt
any slack is wound
to
and
on in-
as
or a
take
pull
it is
•
Do
not wear shoulder part
your
arm
or
This
would increase
serious
injury
•
To unfasten
ked
PRESS
out
of
buckle.
•
To store
wind
tongue
post.
lap/shoulder belt, allow belt
up on
to its
of
belt under
otherwise
in
belt, push
on
retractor as
stowed position
out of
the
possibility
case
of
an accident.
in
release mar-
buckle. Belt will spring
you
guide belt
on
position.
of
to
door-
Lap
belts
Seats
in the
passenger compartment
equipped with adjustable lap belts.
•
To fasten
tion across
gue in the inboard buckle. Push
you hear a click
locked
•
Belt should not be
twisted.
•
To
marked
•
To lengthen
the belt tongue
belt and pull the respective belt section
in
the
slack
slide
The belts should always be kept on top
of the seat for ready use. Do not permit
them
the belt, pull
your
lap and insert the ton-
to
indicate
securely.
unfasten
of the loose belt end by moving the
on the belt.
to get caught under the seat.
the belt, push
PRESS on the buckle.
or
shorten
at a
right
desired direction. Take
are
the
longer sec-
in
until
the
belt
worn
loose or
in
the release
the lap belt, hold
angle
to the
up any
is
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•
For your and your passenger's pro-
tection, use safety belts at all times
while
the car is in motion.
•
Do not strap in more than one per-
son
with
each belt.
•
Belts should not be worn twisted.
•
For maximum effectiveness the lap
belt
should be worn low across the
pelvic crests.
•
Do not
•
Several layers of heavy clothing may
•
Belts must not rub against sharp
•
Keep
•
Make sure the
wear
belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing,
such
as eye
glasses,
as
these may cause injury.
interfere
belts.
objects.
struction
locking.
pied passenger seat is fully wound
up on its retractor so
tongue is in its stowed position.This
reduces
with
belt
buckles
that
the possibility of its be-
pens, keys, etc.
proper positioning of
free
of any ob-
may prevent secure
belt
of the unoccu-
that
the
belt
coming
sudden
•
A shoulder
by a person
height because it would not be in its
most protective position, and therefore may increase the possibility of
injury in a collision.
•
Persons smaller than 4'7" or 1.40 m
in height, and children who are able
to sit upright by themselves, should
use
and the lap
•
Children who are not able to sit up-
right by themselves should use a
child's
•
The safety belts should not be used
to hold a child's seat; the diagonal
belt
tection.
a striking object in case of a
stop.
belt
should not be worn
less
than 4'7"
one of the rear seating positions
belt
provided.
seat.
will
not provide the needed pro-
or1.40
m in
Belt care
•
Belts
that
have
been
subjected to excessive
should
•
If belts
ings,
replaced.
•
If belts do not work properly, see your
VW
replaced.
•
Do not modify or
belts
•
Keep
use
remove
cleaning
webbing.
•
NEVER
•
DO NOT allow safety belts to retract until
they
stretch
be
show
buckles
dealer
in your car.
belts
a mild
belts from car. DO NOT use other
agents as they will
bleach
are completely dry,
forces
replaced.
damage
or retractor, they
to
clean.
soap
to
have
them repaired or
disassemble
If they
solution,
or dye safety
•ui . 'J hi-
in an
accider:
webbing,
should
the safety
need
cleaning,
but do not
weaken
belts.
f •
'•?"
Sit! ,~:C
bind-
be
the
Instrument
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Instrument panel
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1 - Side window nozzles, left and right, for heating/defrost-
ing 41
2 - Fresh air vents, left and right 40
3 - Headlight switch and thumbwheel for instrument
illumination 24
4 - Brake warning light 24
5 - Speedometer with trip odometer 21
6 - Warning/indicator lights 22
7 - Clock with fuel gauge 21
8 - Rear window defogger switch 25
9-Emergency flasher switch (HAZARD) 25
10-
For additional switch 25
11 - Windshield air outlets for heating/defrosting and fresh
airventilation 40
12-Ashtray 28
13 - Loudspeaker grille
14 - Fuses and relays 46
15 - Turn signal/headlight dimmer switch lever 26
16 - Ignition/steering lock 20
17 - Windshield wiper/washer lever 27
18 - Heater and fresh airventilation controls 40
19 - Footwell air outlets for heating and fresh air
ventilation 40
20 - Radio (optional)
21 - Glove compartment
Horn operation
- Depress pressure plate in center of steering wheel.
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With
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key in
Pos.
2, the
lights
Ignition/steering lock
The steering
theft ignition lock.
Important reminders before starting
Never
enclosed, unventilated area. Exhaust
fumes from
monoxide, which
odorless
be fatal
0 Manual Transmission:
Move gearshift lever
0 Automatic Transmission:
Move lever
For your protection, fasten safety belts.
NEVER LEAVE ENGINE IDLING
ATTESTED.
come
tion,
they would
could result
car.
20
is
equipped with
start or let the engine run in an
the
engine contain carbon
is a
colorless
gas.
Carbon monoxide
if
inhaled.
to
Neutral.
to
Neutral
If
warning lights should
on to
indicate improper opera-
in
severe damage
or
Park.
go
unheeded. This
an
anti-
and
can
UN-
to the
Switch positions
1 - Ignition off/steering locked.
Insert
the key. If it is
the
key,
gently move
wheel until
2 - Ignition on/steering free
ing).
3 - Starter engages.
Key returns
released.
Do
not
operate starter continuously
more than
start, turn
Also
see "Starting procedures".
the key
to Pos. 2 as
10
seconds.
key
back
difficult
the
turns freely.
(for
soon
If
engine fails
to Pos. 1 and
to
turn
steering
tow-
as it is
for
to
restart.
alternator, exhaust
(EGR -
where
applicable),
(OXS -
where
applicable),
will light
up.
They should
gine
is
started.
go
out
after
released.
indicator Lights".
The brake warning light
the
parking brake
For
more details
Buzzer
If
you
leave
the key in the
lock,
the
buzzer will sound when
door
is
opened. This
remove
the key.
Remove
• Turn
Only remove
standstill
NEVER remove
car
wheel locks,
the
Never
transmission
may lead
damage
when a gear
key and
key
back
to Pos. 1 and
Turn steering wheel until
key
after
and
parking brake
key
is
rolling
to a
you
could lose control
car.
let car
roll
in
Neutral. Such coasting
to
sudden loss
to
transmission
by its own
has to be
for oil
gas
recirculation
oxygen sensor
and
go out
has
see
ignition/steering
is
your reminder
lock steering wheel
it
car has
while driving
stop. Since steering
of
and
engaged.
pressure,
brake system
after
the en-
will
been fully
"Warning/
the
driver's
to
pull
out.
locks.
come
to a
is
engaged.
or as
of
weight with
control
and
engine,
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Speedometer dial
The speedometer indicates road speed.
The odometer indicates
driven.
U.S. models: Miles
Canada models: Kilometers
To record a distance, reset
meter
to
zero
by
pressing
last digit
kilometer.
in red
indicates
the
distance
the
trip odo-
the
button.
1/10 of a
mile
The
or
To
set the
in
the
dial center and
electric clock, depress
turn.
the
the
knob
The
fuel level
engine
When
bottom there
gal.
or 10
to refuel.
needle
in the
fuel gauge will indicate
in the
tank shortly after
is
running.
the
needle enters the red a;ea
is a
reserve
liters
of
fuel left
of
about
2.6
in
the tank...time
at
the
The
U.S.
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Warning/indicator lights
Cautions:
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,
turn the engine off and wait until it has
cooled down sufficiently.
1 - Turn signals ^ ^
For details see "Turn signals"
2 - High beam =[>
For details see "Headlight dimmer"
3 - Alternator
warning light
lights up when the ignition is turned on.
It should go out after the engine is started.
If the alternator warning light does not light
up when turning the ignition on or if it does
not go out after starting the engine, there
may be a malfunction in the electrical
system.
dealer.
If the light comes on while driving, the
alternator may have stopped charging because of a blown fuse, or the V-belt may be
slipping or broken.
Pull of the road, turn off the engine and
let it cool down before checking the condition of the V-belt.
In case of a blown fuse, replace it (see
"Fuses and relays")
If the V-belt is not slipping or broken, there
may be a malfunction in the electrical
system.
the cause promptly.
If the V-belt is slipping or broken, replace it immediately. Do not continue to
operate the vehicle as severedamage will
occur.
(see "Troubleshooting" items 16 and 17)
If this is the case, contact your VW
Have your dealer locate and correct
I- •
4 - Oil pressure ^
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warning light
lights up when the ignition is turned on.
It should go out after the engine is started.
If the oil pressure warning light does not
light up when turning the ignition on or if it
does not go out after starting the engine,
contact your VW dealer immediately.
STOP AT ONCE if the oil pressure warning
light comes on while driving. (Brake warning
light also comes on due to designof electrical
system.
warning light will come on).
Turn the engine off!
Note:
The oil pressure warning light is not an
indicator for low engine oil level. To
check the oil level, always use dipstick
(see page 62).
Check the engine oil level to make sure you
have enough oil. If in doubt about the cause
do not drive on but contact nearest 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.
In case of brake failure, only brake
ntj^»
5 - For additional light
6 - Service reminder light
(not connected in Canada models)
The following lights will come on when the
ignition is turned on and should go out after
the engine is started.
If the lights come on and stay on, read your
odometer. The time has come to take your
car to your VW dealer for the scheduled
emission control maintenance service.
Exhaust gas
recirculation light EGR
comes on every 15,000 miles or 24,000 km.
sensor light oxs
(California models only)
comes on every 30,000 miles or 48,000 km.
1 -
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Brake warning light
HO
:-- = .'.-en the ignition is turned on.
: 5-:. : zz out after the engine is started
?.-: :~e :a'<ing brake is fully released.
:_• :
:.v,/agen
z : .',3' assisted dual circuit brake system.
E::n 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
ed.
First make sure the parking brake is
fully released.
For detailed information see "Brakes".
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is equipped with a
BRAKE
fail-
Correct functioning of brake
warning light
The brake warning light will light up
when the ignition is turned on. It will go
out after the engine has been started and
the parking brake released. 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 the engine and releasing the parking brake, there may be a malfunction in
the electrical system. If this is the case,
contact your VW Dealer.
2 - Headlight
switch
Depress the rocker switch to the first stop to
turn on the parking, side marker, license
plate,
tail and instrument lights.
Depress the switch to the second stop to turn
on the headlights (ignition on).
When the high beams are on, the
cator light will light up (see "Turn signal/
headlight dimmer switch lever").
To conserve battery power, the headlights
will go out automatically when the ignition is
turned off or when the engine is started.
3 - Instrument illumination
Turn the thumb wheel below the rocker
switch to adjust the brightness of the instrument lights.
ID
indi-
4 - Rear window
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defogger
5 - Emergency
U3
flasher switch
A
HAZAR^J
The rear window defogger - together with
the flow-through ventilation - will help to
keep the inside of the rear window clear of
condensation and frost in the winter.
To turn on rear window defogger:
• Turn on ignition first.
• Depress right side (symbol) of rocker
switch.
The control light in the switch
will light up to remind you that the
defogger is switched on.
After the rear window has been cleared,
switch off the rear window defogger to avoid
an unnecessary drain on the battery.
To turn off rear window defogger:
• Depress left side (blank) of rocker switch.
The emergency flasher works independently of the ignition switch position.
If your car is disabled or parked under emergency conditions, make all four turn signals
flash simultaneously.
To turn on emergency flasher:
• Depress right side (HAZARD) of rocker
switch.
The warning light in the switch
flashes, too.
To turn off emergency flasher:
• Depress left side (blank) of rocker switch.
When the headlight switch is operated, the
emergency flasher switch glows with reduced brightness for easy recognition in the
dark. When the emergency flasher is not in
operation,
adjusted together with the instrument panel
lights (see instrument illumination).
Move the car well off the road when sta!led or stopped for repairs.
Do not park or operate the car in ares>
where the hot exhaust svsioi irtay
come in contact with dry or/
fuel spill or other flammabfc material.
the brightness of the light can be
b;v«h,
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Turn signal/headlight dimmer switch lever- and wiper/washer lever
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There are two levers just behind the steering
wheel:
The lever on the left side is for the turn
signal/headlight dimmer switch.
The lever on the right side is for the wind-
shield wiper/washer and (optional) rear
window wiper/washer.
Both levers work only with ignition on.
Lane changer
To indicate your intention when changing
lanes on expressways, lift or depress the
lever up to the point of resistance. The lever
will return to the OFF position when released.
Headlight dimmer =£>
To switch to either high or low beam, pull
the lever toward the steering wheel past the
point of resistance. When high beams are on,
the indicator light will light up.
Headlight flasher
Turn signals
Lever up
Lever down
The turn signal indicator light comes on
when you operate the lever.
The turn signals are cancelled automatical-
ly when you have completed a turn (like
driving around a corner), and the steering
wheel returns to the straight-ahead position.
If a turn signal is defective, the control
light flashes at about twice the normal
frequency.
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Have your VW dealer check and repair it
for you.
- right turn signal
- left turn signal
You can signal with your headlights (in lieu
of horn) during daylight, by repeatedly
pulling and releasing the lever up to the
point of resistance.
Windshield
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washer
To
spray washer fluid
pull
the
lever toward
(position
from
Avoid
windshield
Spray
Windshield
The
windshield wipers
the following
Lever
position
Lever
position
Lever
position
(Where applicable)
The
wipers sweep
mately every 6 seconds.
Lifting
the
lever slightly without engaging
the
first
stop allows
for
as
long
as the
tion.
The
released.
wipers will stop when
wipers
speeds:
1 - low
2 -
high speed
3 -
intermittent
the
the
lever
WIPE<3f>
can be
speed
windshield approxi-
wipers
is
held
operated
wiping
to
operate
in
this
the
lever
posi-
at
is
4). You can
any
selected wiping position.
running
to
on
washer fluid
Note:
Check
wiper
or
dirty
blades
driving
hazardous. Loosen
zen to glass
the
wiper blades over
prevent scratching
blades
impair
before
>WASH
on the
the
operate
first.
periodically.
operating
windshield,
steering wheel
the
the
vision,
making
blades
wipers.
washer
a dry
glass.
Worn
fro-
Rear
window
and
washer
(where applicable)
Push
lever to position 5 and release -
wiper operates two or three times.
Push
lever to position 5 and hold there -
wiper and washer operate.
Release
instantly and wiper stops after two
sweeps.
lever - washer operation stops
wiper
orthr*
.
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