Volkswagen T4 Caravelle 1992 User Manual
Instruction
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Manual
Caravelle and Transport
How you can help
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the environment
The fuel consumption of your
Caravelle/Transporter - and
thereby the pollutant content
in the exhaust gas - are also
determined by the way you
drive.
Noise and wear are also
influenced by the way the car
is used.
way that is compatible to the
environment - and save
money at the same time.
Just turn to the heading
"Environment" in the
alphabetical index.
Please note also all tests in
this manual marked with this
symbol *$?
Please do your bit -
This Instruction Manual
explains how to drive your
Caravelle/Transporter in a
for the sake of the
environment
We
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thank you for the confidence you have placed in us through
:he purchase of the new Caravelle/Transporter.
~~e
new Caravelle/Transporter has been completely redesigned. In
:~'s
process the years of experience
porters and
__e
new Caravelle/Transporter is distinguished by the generous
amount of inside space it offers and by its modern aerodynamic styl-
-g.
In addition it also has a high payload, variability, driving comfort
and driving safety.
Environmental factors played a large part in its design, selection of
materials and manufacture. The result speaks for itself: TheVolks-
.vagen is
amount of servicing at long intervals, has extremely long-life wear"ng parts and is extensively recyclable. Therefore it has all the typical
Volkswagen
retention.
t is also reassuring for you to know
efficient organizations in the world is available to look after your
Volkswagen.
wagen dealers
ance
The Volkswagen dealers also guarantee
your CaravelleATransporter. They offer you
• 1 year warranty against defects -
front
wheel drive passenger cars has been put to good
thrifty
with
petrol is low pollutant, only requires a small
virtues such as, economy, quality, reliability and value
In Europe alone there is a network of about 9000 Volks-
that
work economically and professionally in accord-
with
factory guidelines.
with
several million Trans-
that
one of the largest and most
that
everything is OK on
with
no mileage
limit
In the majority of countries there is a complete package of additional
warranty cover and services offered, like for example:
• 6 years warranty against rusting-through on the bodywor< without
• 1 year warranty on workshop repairs
• 1 year warranty on all genuine parts and on Volkswagen
• The quick, value for money Express Service for the smaller jobs
• A reasonably priced replacement car for the period
• The Volkswagen Accessory Service
Tested,
tion
Volkswagen
tioned services and possible country specific deviations.
also
We
Your
expense for interim treatment.
sories
approved by us.
being serviced or repaired - ask your dealer.
factory approved accessories and the professional installa-
- hereto please also read the note on
the notes in the Service Schedule.
wish you pleasant and safe motoring at all times.
VOLKSWAGEN
acces-
that
yours is
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116.
dealers will gladly supply details on the above-men-
Please
see
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VEHICLE LITERATURE
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In the vehicle wallet you will find, in addition
to this
Instruction
Schedule and a Service address
Also
depending on vehicle model and equipment there can be various Supplements
(e.g.
for car radio, Multivan or Camper).
If one of these publications appears to be
missing
information on some equipment or model
version is not complete, please contact your
Volkswagen
help you.
You
with
porter in your country. The telephone
the Service address list.
The
should be read carefully as soon as possible
the
or you have the impression
dealer. He will be pleased to
can naturally also get in touch direct
our Service Department or
numbers and addresses are to be found in
Instruction
so
that
you get to know your vehicle quickly.
Your
special attention is drawn to the
chapter "Driving tips" in this instruction
manual.
There you will see how you can
drive
safely,
ronment
For
modifications
parts
The other chapters are of course also important because the correct operation of the
vehicle serves - in addition to regular care
and maintenance - to maintain the value of
the vehicle and is, in many
consciously.
safety
information
on
reasons
page
manual,
Manual
economically
please
on Accessories,
and the
117.
renewal
cases,
a Service
list.
that
the
with
the Im-
and envi-
note
also
of
also one
of the stipulations for upholding warranty
claims.
At the end of this manual we have made a
list of the checks which you should carry out
regularly to keep your vehicle roadworthy at
all times.
The Service Schedule
contains
- identification data for your car
- the Service intervals
- the Service operations
- important details about Warranty
Service
work which has been carried out is
also
confirmed in the Service
can
be important when a claim is made
under Warranty.
Your
should always present the Service
Schedule
wagen dealer.
when taking the vehicle to a Volks-
The Service address
contains
- addresses and telephone numbers of
Volkswagen
seas.
- important information on the Volkswagen dealer emergency services
dealers in Europe and over-
Schedule.
list
This
Notes
on the
It describes the largest possible range of
equipment envisaged at the time of going to
press.
Some of the equipment may be available later on or not at all or will not be offered
in certain Export markets.
Items
of equipment marked
only standard on certain model versions or
are only available as optional extras on certain models.
All blocks of
colour
tention"
dent
or
Texts
printed
notes
on
One
final
When you sell your car please give the com-
plete Vehicle Wallet to the new owner be-
cause
the vehicle literature belongs to the
vehicle.
layout
text
backing
refer
injury
following
in
environmental
request:
and the
to
risks.
italics
of
this
Manual:
with
which
this
have
title
potential
symbol
are
important
protection.
a * are
this
"At-
acci-
and
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Layout
4
i\='-:ng
•
I:cs, Tailgate 9, 10
I'I
..
Sea: belts 15
5re:y for children 18
-ead restraints 19
Seats
_:ariing/sleeping surface 26
__ggage
__cgage compartment/load surface ... 28
-edals, Brakes 29
Vanual gearbox 31
--tomatic gearbox 32
Starting / Stopping the engine .... 37, 38
.'.
Switches 50
~yn signal and dip lever 52
3'uise
.'.'indscreen wiper 54
-eating and ventilation 55
Air
Recirculating air switch 61
Auxiliary heater 63
Additional
Sun roof, Sliding/tilting roof 70, 71
Ashtray, Cigarette lighter 73
-oof
lamps 6
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e.s. Central locking system 7, 8
~g doors 11
-^ows, Mirrors 12, 13
20
gnition
lock 36
"struments 40
arning lamps 47
control system 53
conditioner 57
nterior lights, Sun visors 72, 73
rack 75
AND
compartment cover 27
water heater 67
DRIVING
The first 1500 km - and afterwards ... 76
Driving safely 78
Driving economically and
ecologically
Trailer towing 81
GENERAL
Filling the tank, Fuel 85, 86
Care of car, Maintenance 88, 93
Bonnet, Engine compartment 94, 95
Engine oil, Gearbox oil 96, 99
Air
cleaner 100
Power assisted steering 100
Cooling
Brake fluid 104
Battery 106
Windscreen washer system 108
Wheels 110
Arduous operating conditions 115
Winter driving 116
Accessories, modifications and
renewal of parts 117
Mobile
radios 117
DO-IT-YOURSELF
First
aid kit, Warning triangle 118
Vehicle tools 118
Spare wheel/changing wheel ... 119, 120
Fuses
Changing
Adjusting/masking headlights .. 128,129
Headlights 129
Installing radio 129
Emergency starting 130
Tow starting/towing 132
Lifting vehicle 134
TIPS
79
MAINTENANCE
system 101
telephones and two way
122
bulbs 124
TECHNICAL
Engine 136
Emission control system 137
Activated charcoal filter '38
Power flow '39
Steering, Axles 139
Brakes, Body -139, 1 AC
Environment compatibility 140
TECHNICAL
Engine 141
Performance 142
Fuel consumption 143
Spark plugs 145
V-belts 145
Wheels,
Weights,
Dimensions 152
Capacities 153
Vehicle identification data 154
Adjusting the brake pressure regulator 155
Alphabetical index 156
Overview 160
Tyre
SPECIAL
ALPHABETICAL
CHECKS
THE TANK
DESCRIPTION
DATA
pressures 146, 147
Trailer weights 148, 151
INFORMATION
INDEX
WHEN
FILLING
3
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Switch for electric windows
3
Switches 50
Air
vents
-
5
_urn signal and headlight dip lever
Cruise
control system
z
Emergency
Combi
light
system switch 51
instrument:
Warning lamps
Instruments
I
Ignition
lock
9
1 10
I 12
'
3
'-
' 5
Windscreen
with
switch for
Switches
Air
vents
Space
Radio"
Glove
Bonnet
wiper/washer lever
multi
function indicator
for auxiliary heater controls
box 74
release handle 94
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13
12
55,
52
53
47
40
36
54
42
50
55,
63
58
58
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17
Fuse
box behind shelf
18 Horn ( only functions
19
Controls
and switches for heating/ventilation
... air conditioner
20
Gear
lever (manual gearbox)
Selector
21
Switch
22
Ashtray
23
Cigarette lighter/electric socket
lever (automatic gearbox)
for recirculating air
Notes
• Some of the items listed are only
optional extras.
• On righthand drive vehicles the arrangement of the sv
the location of some items can vary. The symbols on tr
are the same as for lefthand drive vehicles.
11
Vehicles
with
When
page
a factory
service installing a radio pay
129 in the "Do-it-yourself" section.
with
ignition switched on
fitted
on certain mi
fitted
radio have a radio instruction iea
attention
to the ins
—
V-
31
s:
73
Lola
starting aid (Diesel engines)
0
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Warning lamps
CONTROLS
Symbol
ID
((D)
£3
m
(©)
<m>
Coolant temperature/
Coolant level
Engine oil pressure f^i
Headlight
Turn
Brake
Alternator
Glow plugs - Diesel
Anti-locking brake system (ABS)
Trailer turn signals
high
beams
signals
system l^i
Page
47
47
48
49
48
49
49
49
49
Symbol
A
m
to
Notes
•
If one of the lamps marked
•
If one of the lamps marked
stop and switch engine off. Details can be found on the pages
stop and switch engine off. Details can be found on the pages
B Some of the lamps shown here are
B Some of the lamps shown here are
optional extras.
optional extras.
Emergency light system 51
Rear
window
Fog lights
rear fog light
heating 51
with
comes on when driving
with
comes on when driving
only
on certain models or are
only
on certain models or are
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given
given
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Keys
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he vehicle is supplied with two keys
"hese keys fit all locks on the vehicle.
Attention
When leaving
tended - even
moments - always take
with
you.
the
vehicle unat-
if
only
for a few
the
keys
Key
tag
The key number is on the plastic tag. With
the aid of the number, a replacement key
can be ordered from a Volkswagen dealer.
It must then be stated if it is the main key or
the second key.
The tag should be kept safely and separate-
ly (in your wallet for example) so that no un-
authorized person can order a key.
In addition to the plastic tag there may also
be a metal tag on which there is a part of the
vehicle identification number. This tag is no
longer required after vehicle has been delivered.
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Central
With this system all the doors, and - depending
wing door lock - the tailgate or wing door
can
also be locked and unlocked.
The
system is operated from the
door or
outside
locking
Note
The
central locking system can only function correctly when the driver's and
passenger
When
must move down. If the knob on one door
does
concerned
Attention
•
When
driver's
are pressed
are locked
Since it
der assistance
in an emergency,
are locked, children should
be
own.
locking system*
on the position of the tailgate or
front
with the key, from inside with the
knob.
locking,
not move at any time, open the door
left
passenger door - from
doors are properly
the locking knobs on all doors
and close it properly.
the locking knobs in the
or
front
passenger doors
down
automatically.
would
in the vehicle on
all
be
difficult
from
when
driver's
closed.
other
the outside
the doors
front
doors
to ren-
never
their
• Locking the doors can
them
from
extraordinary
Locked doors also
sons
bly e.g. at
in an emergency
more
open the doors.
Notes:
If the central locking system should develop
a
fault, all the locks can be operated nor-
mally,
see next page.
The
sliding door can be secured or released
separately
Sliding door and
door can be locked or unlocked separately
with the key.
bursting open in an
accident situation.
from
entering
traffic
difficult
with the safety catch.
lights.
they
for outside
tailgate
prevent
prevent
the car forci-
per-
However,
make
help
or
wing
it
to
To
unlock the tailgate or wing door insert key
and
turn
and
If the key is withdrawn in the horizontal
tion (a), locking of the tailgate or wing door
will be controlled by the central locking
tem when it is closed again.
When
position (b) and tailgate or wing door
it will be locked all the time. The tailgate can
then only be unlocked with the key.
it to right (c). Hold in this position
press button in.
posi-
sys-
the key is withdrawn in the vertical
closed,
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Cab doors
From outside
coked
or unlocked
D
eking,
the locking knobs go up, when lock-
"5
:hey go down.
Ihe
front
from
outside
:"5ss
locking knob down and close door.
~~e
driver's door cannot be locked when
coen
by pressing the locking knob down
and closing door. This prevents you from
esving
the key in the car and forgetting it.
From inside
messing
-s
coors
skte.
down the locking knobs.
long as the knobs are pressed down the
cannot be opened from inside or out-
Attention
Locking
them from bursting open
extraordinary accident situation.
the
front
with
passenger door can be locked
without
all the doors can be locked by
the
doors
doors can be
the key. When un-
using the key: Just
can
prevent
in an
Locked doors also prevent persons from entering
bly e.g.
in
more difficult
open
at
an
traffic lights. However,
emergency they make
the
doors.
the car
for
outside help
forci-
it
to
Sliding door
From outside,
locked
and unlocked
The sliding door can also be locked from outside
without
knob down and close door.
From inside,
pushing down the locking knob.
As
long as the knob is pressed down the
door cannot be opened from inside or outside.
When the vehicle is moving, the door must
always be properly
ing passengers the locking knob should be
left
in the upper position so
be opened from outside in an emergency.
Note
In the opened position the sliding door is
held open by a retainer.
the sliding door can be
with
the key.
using the key:
the sliding door is locked by
closed,
Press
locking
but when carry-
that
the door can
Child-proof
When the child-proof catch is engaged lever on door lock down - the inner lock release
lever is inoperative. The door can only
be opened from outside
knob in the up position.
catch
with
the locking
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Tailgate
To
open
zontal,
gate and
To
On
pending on model, either an opening lever
or an emergency lock release which can be
reached
This
to leave the vehicle via the tailgate in an
emergency.
Child
Vehicles
of the tailgate are
lock.
When the child proof catch is engaged -
lever on lock moved down - the inner lever
is
blocked. The tailgate can then only be
opened from outside.
To close
to gently.
To
there is a loop on the inside.
the tailgate when key slot is hori-
pull control behind finger strip on tail-
lift
tailgate.
open
from
inside
the inside of the tailgate there is, de-
through a hole in the trim.
makes it possible for vehicle occupants
proof
make the tailgate easier to pull down
lock*
with
an opening lever on the inside
fitted
with
a child proof
tailgate
pull it down and slam it
Attention
•
After
ways
that
wise
when
though
in lock.
• The
fully
ing,
be
terior!
closing the
pull
it is
it could
vehicle
the key has
tailgate
closed
otherwise
drawn
up on it to
properly
open
is moving,
must
when
exhaust
into
the
tailgate
make
closed -
suddenly
been
always
vehicle
gas
vehicle
al-
sure
other-
even
turned
be
is
mov-
will
in-
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Wing
Righthand
From
From
down the knob.
-s
;3or
;cor is held by a check strap.
doors*
door
outside
rcked and unlocked with the key. When un;cking the locking knob goes up, when
:eking it goes down.
inside
long as the knob is pressed down the
cannot be opened from inside or out.
- the fully open position (approx. 90°) the
the wing door can be
the door is locked by pressing
Lefthand
The lefthand door can be opened when the
righthand door is open.
To open, pull release lever (see illustration)
and open door.
Note
When
ensure
first.
door
closing
that
the
the
wing
left
doors
door
always
is
closed
Unhooking
Both doors are held in the open position (approx. 90°) by check straps.
To open the doors further the check strap
can be unhooked (see illustration).
When doors are closed the check straps engage again automatically.
door
check
strap
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Windows
Mechanical
The
windows are opened and closed
crank-handles
Electric
Electric
fort
facilities:
• Single-touch opening for driver's and
front
passenger's door windows
• Single-touch closing of driver's door window
The
windows function
switched on. If the driver's door is not
opened
windows can still be operated for about one
hour. Apart from this, the windows can always
function when the driver's door is
open.
For safety reasons, the single-touch
closing
functions when the ignition is on.
windows
fitted
in the door
trim
with
panels.
windows*
windows offer the following
with
after switching off the ignition, the
of the driver's door window only
com-
the ignition
The
The
can
driver's door.
a
b - Front passenger door
All
by touching the lower part of the appropri-
ate switch. If more than one window is to be
opened
matically, one afterthe other, in the selected
sequence.
If the appropriate switch is tapped once
again,
|B70
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switches are in the door
window of the
also be opened and closed from the
- Driver's door
windows can be opened automatically
at the same time, this is done auto-
the window will stop immediately.
front
trim
panels.
passenger's door
All
windows can be closed by pressing the
upper part of the appropriate switch. To
close
the driver's door window, when the
ignition is switched on, it is sufficient to
touch the switch. If the switch is touched
again,
the window stops moving immedi-
ately.
Attention
• Be
careful
windows!
Careless or
of the
windows
juries.
Therefore
hicle,
always
key
with
dows
are
tion
if the
and closed again. As soon as the
driver's
windows
tion.
when
uncontrolled
when
you. The
then
driver's
door is opened again, the
can once
closing the
can cause in-
leaving
take
the
ignition
electric
only
put out of ac-
door is opened
again
closing
the ve-
win-
func-
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dow open.
Adjusting mirrors
The rear view mirrors should always
justed properly before moving
good vision
Anti-dazzle
The lever
should
setting
To
set the
the rear.
to the
rear
is
inside
on the
be
pointing forwards when
is
made.
anti-dazzle position, pull lever
mirror
lower edge
Outside mirror
The outside mirror should
that
the side
seen.
field
of
instant check
of
This setting ensures the best possible
view, and
your own vehicle can
in
addition
on the
mirror setting.
Normal outside mirrors
pressing
the mirror housing.
the
edge
of the
off so
obtained.
of the
the
be
adjusted
it
serves
are
adjusted
mirror surface
be
ad-
that
mirror
basic
to
so
just
be
as an
by
in
Electrically
set
by
moving
trim.
Turning
the
trol
from
left
If the
electrical control
any time
ually
surface.
by
the
pressing
/ R
adjustable
the
knob
knob from
to
right
mirrors can
on the
/
(B707T76]
mirrors* are
in the
driver's door
L to
R switches
mirror.
of the
be
edge
mirror fails
adjusted man-
of the
con-
at
mirror
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Note
for vehicles
pherical
Convex (curved outwards) mirrors enlarge
the field of view but they make objects look
smaller.
estimate how far away a following vehicle
is.
Aspherical outer mirrors have a mirror
surface
angle
even
mirrors. Their usefulness is also limited
when judging the distance to vehicles approaching from behind.
outside
These mirrors make it difficult to
with
different curvature. This wide-
mirror increases the area of vision
more so than conventional convex
Mirror heating
The
electrically operated outside mirrors are
heated as long as the heated rear window
is
switched on.
with
convex or as-
mirrors
*
*
Folding outside mirrors
The
When
ent.
To
hicle,
see
in
outside mirrors can be folded in.
folded in the mirrors are held by a det-
fold out
again,
press detent in and fold mirror out -
illustration.
press mirror in towards ve-
Attention
When
folding
that
the
between
Danger
Notes
• Before putting the vehicle through an automatic washing plant, the mirrors should
be
folded in to prevent them becoming dam-
aged.
• These remarks apply only to vehicles
with
tended arms can also be folded in but they
have
of
normal outside mirrors. Mirrors on ex-
no detent.
mirror
fingers
mirror
injury.
out
are not
and
bracket
ensure
trapped
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belts
It has
been
give
good
most
countries
ing of
Attention
The
belts
every
traffic.
rear
Pregnant
ways
The
routing
importance
fect
of the
should be
the
next
-DW
children can be carried safely in the ve-
" cle is explained on page 18.
proven
protection
seat
belts
should be put on
journey - even
This
seats.
women
wear a seat
of the
to the
belt.
worn
pages.
that
seat
in accidents. In
therefore
is
required
applies
too should al belt.
belt
How the
is described on
the
in
also to the
is of
protective
before
belts
wear-
by law.
town
major
ef-
belt
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General
• The
• Two persons
must never be secured
particularly dangerous to put the belt round
a
child sitting on a persons lap.
• The belt should not be worn over hard or
breakable
rings,
jury
•
Loose,
over
the belts.
• The belt must not be jammed anywhere
or rub on any sharp edges.
• The lock tongue may only be inserted
into the lock part belonging to the appropriate seat otherwise, the protective effect is
impaired.
notes
belt
must
not be
(including
articles (glasses, ball pens, key
pipes, etc.) because this can cause in-
to the body.
bulky clothing (e.g. overcoats
jackets) affects the fit and function of
twisted.
children)
with
one belt. It is
• The slot for the belt tongue rr„s: -;: ze
blocked
with
otherwise the tongue cannot 5"a;e
properly.
• The belts must be kept clean otherwise
the retractors may not work properly (see
also
"Care
• Seat belts which have become damagec
or have been stressed in an accident and
stretched must be renewed - preferably by
a
Volkswagen dealer. The anchorages
should
• In some export countries seat belts
could
be used on which the functions differ
from those described on the next pages.
• On the Delivery Van there are no belt anchorage
paper or anyth'-c s ~
of car" section).
also be checked.
points in the load compartment.
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Three-point
The
inertia reel belt gives complete freedom
of movement when pulled slowly. Sudden
braking however will cause the belt to lock.
The
mechanism will also lock the belt when
accelerating,
or cornering.
Putting
Pull
the tongue slowly and smoothly across
the chest and hips and push it into the lock
part
fitted
gages
audibly (pull to check).
inertia
driving down steep gradients
belt
on
on the seat until the tongue en-
reel
belts
The shoulder
roughly
shoulder as
against
contact
The backrests of the
must
not be inclined too far to the
rear,
otherwise
longer
fully
part
across the
shown
the
neck
with
- and be
the body.
the
effective.
of
belt
must
centre
- on no account
front
belts
run
of the
firmly
in
seats
are no
With the aid of the
ment
the routing of the
belt can be set to fit the body properly.
• To adjust, push button
(see
right
shoulder
centre of the shoulder as shown on the
- on no account
• After adjusting, pull the belt
ensure
gaged.
illustration) up or down so
part of belt runs roughly across the
that
the relay
belt
height
front
with
against
fitting
adjust-
seat shoulder
relay
fitting
that
the neck.
with a jerk
is properly en-
the
left
to
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The lap part of belt must always fit
tightly across the pelvis. If necessary,
pull the belt tight.
Particularly in the case of pregnant
women,
should be as low across the pelvis as
possible so that no pressure is exerted on the abdomen.
Taking belt off
K release the belt, press the orange-co-
:_red button in the lock. The tongue will
"en spring out.
-ass the tongue towards the door by hand
so that the retractor can roll the belt up
oroperly. A plastic knob in the belt holds the
:ongue in a convenient position.
Lap belt
The belt lock is used in the same way as on
the three-point inertia reel belts.
The belt must always fit tightly
across the pelvis.
For safety reasons a lap belt not being used
should always be connected to the buckle.
the lap part of the belt
To lengthen belt hold the tongue at right
angles to belt and pull belt through to the required length - see illustration.
The belt is easier to adjust if tongue and cap
are pressed together.
To shorten belt it is only necessary to pull
the free end of belt.
The surplus belt length is taken up by moving the plastic slide.
Automatic retracting lap
The single seats* in the ca;;e-;e'
pertinent are equipped with =- —5; ;
retracting lap belt.
Putting belt on
Pull the belt out and insert the tors_e ~:
the appropriate lock part until tongue en-
gages (pull to check).
The belt must always fit tightly
across the pelvis, if necessary,
the belt tight.
Note
If the belt is pulled too tight, it can
be released by pressing in the
ton located on the belt reel.
Taking belt off
Press the orange-coloured button in the
lock part and guide belt by hand sc :na: :~s
retractor can roll the belt up properly.
beits
;im-
pull
but-
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EQUIPMENT
Safety
Children
should
seat1>(Caravelle,
cab).
height
tected
system
A
child may also occupy the
seat
expressly
manufacturer. One should bear in mind
however
rear seat.
On no
babies
• Babies up to about 9 months old/10 kg
are best protected, in an accident,
safety seat or a special safety carrier.
• Experience has shown
small
best protected in child seats or safety
carriers where they can lie or sit facing the
rear of the car.
• Children up to about 7 years of age/25 kg,
depending on their height, are safest when
secured
cushion.
for
children
under
normally
Depending
and
with
or the
if the restraint system used has been
approved for this purpose by the
that
account
travel
children up to about 3 years/18 kg are
in a child seat or by a safety seat
12
years
travel
Kombi,
weight,
upon
seat
should
on an
they
a child
belt
adult's
either
they are generally safer on the
of age
on the
their
must
provided.
front
children
that
rear
Double-
age,
be pro-
restraint
passenger
lap.
with
babies and
- or
a
• Children over about 7 years of age may
use
the three point belts or two point belts
provided on the rear seats. It is important to
ensure
that
over the centre of the shoulder - and does
not
make
lap part of the belt must pass across the
vis
and not
If this is not so a safety cushion must be
used
When using the belt the section "Seat
belts" should also be noted.
Note the following points when purchasing,
installing and using a child restraint system:
• For safety reasons always use a restraint
system which conforms to the international
safety standard ECE R 44. Restraint
tems
belts provided in the car are recommended.
• Only use child seats or safety carriers of
the type which have a large,
tact
with
seats
no
flat
car's
safe.
the diagonal part of the belt
contact
over
to raise the seating position.
that
can be connected to the seat
the car's seat upholstery. Child
which have feet or tubular frames and
base can easily penetrate
upholstery, and are therefore not so
with
the
neck.
the child's stomach.
flat
area in
into
fits
The
pel-
sys-
con-
the
• We recommend
tems from the genuine accessory pro-
gramme of the Volkswagen dealers are
used.
Here under the name "Bobsy" restraint systems for all age groups are offered21.
These systems
ments mentioned and over and above this,
have been developed and tested by us for
use
in Volkswagen vehicles.
• Special care must be taken if child restraint systems are used which are bolted
on at the same point as the belts provided
in the vehicle. One must ensure
is
long enough so
threaded hole is utilized and tightened to a
torque of 30 Nm
Furthermore, one should ensure
belt itself cannot become damaged by
sharp edged buckles etc.
• For the
tention
regulations
the
must
restraint
Not in all export markets
that
child restraint
fulfil
that
the
installation
be
paid
and the
system
instructions
manufacturer.
sys-
all the require-
that
full
and use, at to the
the bolt
length of the
that
the
legal
of
Observe
any statutory regulations to the
trary.
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con-
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EQUIPMENT
Head
The
rake and height and should be set to suit the
size
justed head restraints together
seat
Adjusting
• Grip sides of head restraint
hands and pull up or push down.
• The best protection is obtained when the
upper edge of restraint is roughly at eye
level.
restraints*
front
head restraints are adjustable for
of the person in the seat. Correctly ad-
belts offer effective protection.
height*
with
with
the
both
Note
In vehicles
straints are not adjustable.
with
a high partition the head re-
Removing
To
remove head restraints in
backrests,
press
both buttons (arrows) and atthe same
time take restraints out.
To
install again, push the restraint rods
the guides
and
installing
pull restraints up to the stop,
until
they are heard to engage.
front
seat
into
Note
On
some models, head restraints are
which are retained by spring clips.
To
remove the spring clips from the seat
backrest guide rings, pull or push the clip out
to one side
When reinstalling, insert the head restraint
first,
the straight leg is at the rear.
with
a small screwdriver.
and then push the spring clips in so
fitted
that
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EQUIPMENT
Seats
The correct adjustment
portant
- reaching
- relaxed low-fatigue body position
- maximum protection from the seat belts.
The
putting
After every fore and
seat
the retainers are properly engaged.
in cab
for:
front
seats should
on the
check,
of the
the
controls safely and quickly
jerking
be
aft
with
seat belt.
by
seats
adjusted before
adjustment
the
body,
is im-
of the
that
[B70-160J
Driver and front passenger
seats
To
move seat backwards and for-
wards (1)
Lift
lever and move seat. Then release lever
and move seat
gages.
The driver's seat should be adjusted so
the pedals can
legs
slightly angled.
Attention
For
safety reasons the driver's
seat must only be moved backwards or forwards when vehicle
is
stationary.
further
so
be
fully depressed
that
the catch en-
with
that
the
Adjusting
Take
The backrest
adjusted
wheel can be reached
slightly.
Attention
Do
when on the move because the
seat belts are
effective.
backrest angle (2)
weight
off
backrest and
of
the driver's seat should
so
that
the top of the
not lower the backrest too far
then
turn
knob.
with
the arms angled
no longer fully
steering
be
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stop
(3)*
the second battery* is located under the
•ft seat. To get to the battery the seat can
:e
cashed forward past the normal stop:
• Dush seat fully forward
• Dul stop outwards and push seat
":~.vard.
Pivoting
me release mechanism of both seats is lo-
rded on each seat base at bottom
Seats
E::^
:~at it might be necessary to push the seat
':".vard slightly or open the doors.
Attention
When
must
properly
seats*
are released by pulling up the lever.
seats are turned anti-clockwise so
vehicle
be
is
facing
secured.
moving
forward
further
right.
the
seats
and be
CONTROLS AND
Two-seater
To
lower the backrest, press locking knob to
the rear.
When lowered, the backrest is locked. The
locking knob must therefore be pressed
again to
Attention
For
safety
must
hicle
passenger bench*
lift
backrest up.
reasons the
always
is in
be locked
motion.
backrest
when
ve-
EQUIPMENT
Head
restraints
The head restraints should be ac _s:e;
body
size
- see page 19.
Seat
heating*
Seat
cushion and backrest of
be heated electrically when ignition is on.
Further details are given under "Switches",
page 51.
Armrests*
The armrests on the
hinged up if they are not required.
The angle of the armrests can be adjusted
as
required
the armrest.
with
a knurled knob, underneath
front
front
seats can be
seats can
2!
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EQUIPMENT
Seats
Centre
Folding
To
knob to the rear.
When folded down the backrest is locked.
To
be pressed again.
in passenger
seat
and
single
backrest
fold backrest down press the locking
lift
it up the locking knob must therefore
Attention
For
safety
must
always
hicle
is in
down
reasons the
be
vertical
motion.
compartment
seats*
backrest
when
ve-
Removing
The seat can be removed easily.
• To remove pull levers on
frame (illustration).
• Pull seat to rear slightly and take it out.
seat
left
and
right
of
Installing
• To install, place seat in
ing parts in floor as shown.
•
Lift
and push seat forward
ly in the securing parts.
Important
are
given
seat
levers on
notes
on the
left
front
and
right
until
on
installing
next
of the secur-
of seat frame
it engages firm-
seats
page.
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When installing the seats the following points are important for
the safety of the vehicle
occu-
pants:
•
The seats must always be firmly engaged in the mountings so
that
they cannot become detached when braking or in an
accident.
•
The seats must always be installed in the correct direction
and position so
that
the belts provided for each place can be worn
properly.
Rear seat bench
~:
ncrease
"ear
"crward.
seat,
the
or the
(three-seater)
size
of the
backrest
luggage
only,
area
can be tipped
the
Attention!
When taking off the rear
three
point seat belts the belts must be
pushed
provided on the side
This
becoming
underneath the loops
trim
will
prevent the belts from
panels.
damaged when the
rear seat backrest is folded forwards.
Folding
•
Push
wards.
•
Fold
backrest forwards
lever
at right or left of
backrest
down.
backrest
CONTROLS
Tipping
•
Fold
•
Pull
•
Tip
bench
for-
AND EQUIPMENT
seat bench
backrest
loop
forwards
on lower part of
forwards.
seat
bench
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EQUIPMENT
Removing
To
increase the luggage/loading area, the
rear seat can be removed:
• Fold backrest of centre seat forwards
• If fitted, fold folding seat* out of way see
page 25
• Remove lower seat frame trim* from
rear seat
• Remove head restraints* - see page 19
• Fold backrest down - see page 23
• Tip seat forwards - see page 23
• Loosen and remove two bolts (arrows in
the
left
• Carefully fold seat back
rear
illustration)
seat
• Fold back carpet* to attain
front
bolts
• Loosen and remove
in the
right
• Remove seat to rear
• Screw in and tighten all four bolts in the
securing points.
Fitting
• Fold down backrest of centre bench seat
• If fitted, fold folding seat out of way.
• Fold back carpet and retain
thing heavy
• Remove the four bolts
illustration)
rear
seat
access
front
bolts (arrows
with
to the
some-
• Fit seat
• Tighten
tion)
• Carefully fold seat back
•
Insert
tighten all four bolts
Attention
Ensure
bench securing
tened
the
safety
upon
• Fold backrest up
Notes
• It is expedient for two people to carry out
the removal and
seat.
• When removing and
sure
grilles etc. are not damaged or soiled.
into
position
front
bolts by hand
rear bolts
that that
again,
seat
belts
of the passengers
it.
that
the belts, side trim, loudspeaker
(left
bolts
as the
and
fitting
(right
illustration) and
the
rear
are
security
therefore
depends
of the rear bench
fitting
the seat en-
illustra-
seat
tigh-
of
the
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Folding
The single seat next
oench can
enable easy
Folding
• Unlatch
oackrest forwards
• Then,
centre and
seat*
be
folded,
access
seat
the
tip the
right
to the
seat backrest
(left
seat sideways
hand illustrations).
[B70-296
to the
in
centre seat
such a manner,
rear seat bench.
and tip
hand illustration).
to the
•
To
return
the
to
proceed
in the
Removing
The seat can
few simple operations).
• Set seat
left
•
Press
downwards.
•
Press
rection
both
seat towards
of
Installing
• To install the seat, place seat on
side
(as viewed
to
the
securing elements
seat
reverse order.
seat
be
removed
into
sitting
levers
seat bench and take
seat
from
[B70-297
to its
original position
by
performing
position.
on
foot
part
left
hand side
out.
driving direction) next
on
vehicle floor.
of
left
a
seat
in di-
hand
[B
• Then, pull seat towards
engages
firmly
in the
Attention
•
The seat must always be
properly engaged in the retainers
to ensure
the brakes are applied or the vehicle is involved in an accident
•
The seat must always be reinstalled in the correct direction
and position. This ensures
the seat
be properly
that
belt
provided can always
used.
right,
securing parts.
it cannot move if
until
that
70-298
seat
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EQUIPMENT
Loading/sleeping surface*
The rear seat backrest
ing surface can be folded forward to provide
a
large loading and/or sleeping surface.
• Remove head restraints from rear seat
bench.
• Unlatch the backrest at the
hand outer side and tip it forwards
illustration).
with
a loading/sleep-
left
or
(left
right
hand
• Unlatch the centre seat bench backrest,
fold it forwards and fold the wooden part
forwards
(centre illustration).
• To
tion
until
a large surface is provided
return
proceed in the reverse order.
the backrest to its original
posi-
Attention
When
the
one,
may remain
ing surface.
Further important instructions
loading
vehicle
and
this includes children,
are to be
on the
found
is
moving,
loading/sleep-
on
page
no
on
28.
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AND EQUIPMENT
igggage
I - /ehicles with a rear seat bench, a lug-
zazs
compartment cover
:e rending
~en loading,
::.
er
compartment cover*
can
on the
can
be
tipped upwards.
vehicle version.
the
luggage compartment
be
installed,
Attention
When
the
persons,
animals
of luggage
vehicle
are to be
is
moving
or
heavy items
carried
no
on
the luggage compartment cover
- danger
are applied suddenly
hicle
further important instructions
oading are
of
is
involved
injury when brakes
or
when ve-
an
accident.
on
page 28.
to
be
in
found
on
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Luggage
To
enlarge
Lower
page 23.
Notes
In the interests of good handling ensure
the load (persons and luggage) is distributed
evenly. Heavy items should always be carried as near to the rear axle as possible or
better still, between the
The permissible axle and gross
weights must not be exceeded
under any circumstances.
Attention
• It should be noted
transporting heavy items the
handling
displacement of the centre of
gravity. Driving style and speed
must be altered to suit.
• The load must be stowed so
that
forward if brakes are applied
suddenly. - If necessary use the
lashing
compartment/load
luggage
backrest and seat as described on
on loading
will
change due to the
no items of luggage can fly
eyes.
space
axles.
that
that
when
surface
• One should ensure
ements in the rear window on the Variant
are not damaged by articles rubbing against
them.
• The stale air
openings at the rear. The function of these
openings must not be impaired.
Attention
• When vehicle is on the move
no persons may be in the luggage
compartment. This includes
children.
be belted in properly - see page
15.
• Never drive
wing doors not properly closed
otherwise exhaust gas can be
drawn
escapes
Every passenger must
into
the vehicle
that
the heater el-
through ventilation
with
the tailgate or
interior.
On
vehicles
should always be secured to the
Each
eye has a tensile strength of 500 kg.
with
lashing eyes the load
eyes.
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