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wner's
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Your
Volkswagen Vanagon/Transporter
has
been conceived
with
the
classic
German
passion
for
engineering
excellence.
Even
in
Germany,
Volks
wagen engineers are
a
breed apart. They are never
just
content
to
compete, they must
excel.
A
labor of
love
Volkswagen
engineers are innovators.
They employ the most sophisticated technology, and when
it is
lacking, they
create
it
themselves. They
are
perfectionists. They insist
that
their own
craftsmanship undergoes inspection
after inspection
to
assure
that
every
Volkswagen
is
as perfect
as
man
and
machine can make
it.
They are practical. -
They have
built
efficiency, reliability
[
and durability
into
every Volkswagen
that
truly
make
it a
great automotive
value.
J
1
i
Share the
feeling
But above all, Volkswagen engineers
share
a
passion
for
performance,
the results
of
which you will experience
'
when you slip behind
the
wheel.
.
Only
then will you fully understand
that
you're
not
just
driving
a
car, you're driving
|
a
Volkswagen.
,
1
1
3
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Your new
Volkswagen
may have all or some of the equipment
described
in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations of equipment not
installed in your vehicle.
Check
with
your authorized Volkswagen
dealer
on available options or
accesso
ries.
Note
WARNINGS
concern
safety
and are co lor
identified
throughout
this
manual.
Please
note
that
the items of equipment
marked
with
an asterisk* may be stand
ard on certain models but are only avail
able
as options on other models.
In addition to this Owner's Manual, your
Vanagon/Transporter
comes
with
• the Radio
Operating
Instructions*,
In Canada,
these
manuals are also available in
French.
To obtain a copy, contact your
dealer
or
write
to:
Au
Canada
on peut se procurer un exem- plaire de ce Manuel en francais aupres du
concessionnaire
ou du:
Volkswagen
Canada,
Inc.
Customer
Assistance/
Assistance
a la Clientele 1940 Eglinton Ave. East
Scarborough,
Ontario
M1L2M2
If you sell your
Volkswagen
the Owner's Manual, the Warranty booklet and the Maintenance booklet
should
be
left
in the vehicle to make
Warranty terms as well as all operating, safety and maintenance information avail
able
to the next owner.
If you change your address or if
you
bought
this
Volkswagen
used
be
sure to send in a "Notice of Address
ChangeVNotice
of Used Car Purchase"
post card. This card can be found in the
Warranty booklet or obtained from your
Volkswagen
dealer.
It is in your own
interest
that
we can
contact
you should the
need
arise.
Your
Owner's
Manual
applies
to all Vanagon/Transporter models
currently sold in the USA and
Canada.
It
contains important operating safety infor mation. Keep this booklet in your glove
box at all times for ready reference.
Read
it before you drive your new vehicle.
Pay
particular attention to the "Break-in
period hints" and to all points listed under
"Vehicle
operation".
Acquaint
yourself
with
your vehicle's fea tures and know how to operate it more
safely.
The more you know about your
Volkswagen,
the more you will enjoy driving it. For your own protection and longer service life of your vehicle, always
heed
our instructions and warnings. Igno
ring them could result in extensive da
mage
or serious personal injury. • the
Warranty
Booklet
and
• the
Maintenance
Booklet.
Your
Warranty
booklet
which is a separate brochure, contains
detailed information about the warranties
covering your Volkswagen.
Your
Maintenance
booklet
which is a separate brochure, explains how you can keep your Volkswagen in top
driving condition by having it serviced regularly. Always have the Maintenance
booklet
with
you when you take your
vehicle
to a Volkswagen dealer for service.
Your
Service Adviser will record each
scheduled
service.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Illustration instruments and controls
Warning and indicator light symbols
CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Keys,
central locking system .... 7, 8
Doors 9
Rear lid 11
Windows, mirrors 12, 13 Safety belts, head restraints . . . .14,19
Seats 20 Luggage compartment, pedals . 28,29
Brakes, Transmission 29, 32 Differential lock 33
Automatic-transmission 35 Steering lock/ignition/starter switch . 38
Starting procedures 39 Instrument cluster 40
Warning/indicator lights 43 Switches 46 Emergency flasher 46
Light switch, turn signals .... 46,48
Cruise control 49
Windshield wipers 50 Ventilation/Heating 51
Air conditioning 54
Heater 57
Sliding roof 62
Roof-rack 68 VEHICLE OPERATION
Break-in period - and afterwards . . 69
Operate your vehicle safety 70
Operate your vehicle economically
and minimize pollution 72
Trailer towing 73 Driving with the all-wheel drive ... 75
VEHICLE CARE
Fuel tank, fuel supply 85,86
Vehicle care (exterior/interior) . . 90, 93 Maintenance, inspection intervals . . 95 Engine compartment lid,
engine compartment 97 Lubricants, engine oil 98,99
Engine oil filter 101
Transmission oil 102
Power steering 103
Cooling system 104 Brake fluid 108
Battery 109
Windshield washers/wipers . . . 112,113
Tires/wheels 114 Difficult operating conditions .... 120
Winter driving 121
Accessories 122
DO-IT-YOURSELF SERVICE
Jack and tools 123 Spare wheel 124
Changing a wheel 125 Fuses, bulbs 128, 130 Adjusting headlights
134
Installing,
replacing the radio . . . . 135
Emergency starting 136
Emergency towing 138
Lifting vehicle . . 140
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Engine, transmission 142
Steering,
suspension, brakes,
body, chassis 143 Emission-control-system 144
TECHNICAL DATA
Engine, spark plugs .
V-belts capacities . . Dimensions
Weights
Vehicle identification 146
147
148
150 151
CONSUMER INFORMATION
Service manuals 152
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Location of servicing points 156
ALPHABETICAL INDEX 158
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INSTRUMENT
PANEL AND CONTROLS
4
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
page
1 - Air vents 51
2 - Light switch and thumb wheel for instrument illumination 46
3 - Safety belt and brake warning lights 43, 47
4 - Speedometer with trip odometer 40 5 — Warning/indicator lights 6, 43
6 - Clock or tachometer with fuel gauge and coolant temperature gauge 40,41
7 - Rear window defogger switch 47
8 - Emergency flasher switch 46 9 - For additional switch
10 - Air vents, left and right 51
11 - Ashtray 64
12 - Loudspeaker grille
13 - Fuses 128 14 - Turn signal/headlight dimmer switch lever 48
15 - Horn page
16 - Digital clock 40
17 - Steering lock/ignition/starter switch 38
18 - Temperature switch for auxiliary heater 57
19 - Windshield wiper/washer lever 50
20 - Secondary heat exchanger switch 53
21 - Emission Control System (ECS) 45
22 - Climate controls 51
23 - Air vents 51
24 - Radio1)
25 - Cigarette lighter 63 26 - Glove compartment 64
1) A separate brochure is provided for your factory-installed
radio.
If you replace your radio, please be sure to read the notes
in the chapter "Do-it-yourself Service", page 135.
Note
Some features mentioned are standard equipment on some
models only or are options on others.
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[INSTRUMENT
PANEL
AND
CONTROLS
WARNING AND
INDICATOR
LIGHT
SYMBOLS
Symbol
Details
on
page
Turn
signals
44,48
a Alternator A
44
Oil pressure 1^1
43
ID
High beam
45,48
=L Coolant temperature 1^
45,104
(®)
BRAKE
Brake
®
29,43
A Safety belt
14,44
A Emergency flasher
46
m
Rear
window defogger
47
WARNING
If one of the lights marked with ®
comes
on suddenly while driving, move a safe distance off the
road.
Turn
off the engine,
turn
the emergency
fla
sher on and use other warning devices
to alert other motorists. Go to listed page in
your
Owner's
Manual for ex
planations.
Some
of the lights mentioned are on certain
models
only and may be options on other
models.
6
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CONTROLS AND
EQUIPMENT
Key A is used for the ignition/steering lock, • Do not
leave
your
vehicle
unattended
the doors, the lockable tank cap and the
with
the key in the
ignition
lock.
Always
rear luggage compartment lid.
take
the key and lock the doors.
KEYS
B25-460
Your
Volkswagen comes
with
four keys: • two keys A
• two keys B
Key
A can be inserted
into
locks either
way. Key B is provided for vehicles equipped
with
a lockable glove compartment.
Tag C gives the key number.
For
your
protection
against
theft:
• Record the key number and keep it in a
safe
place, such as your wallet. Do not keep it in the vehicle.
• If you should lose a key, provide your
Vol
kswagen dealer
with
the key number to
obtain a duplicate key.
In addition to the plastic tag, there may also
be a metal tag snowing part of the vehicle
identification number. This tag is no longer
required after the vehicle has been deliv
ered.
Note
The syncro model has a separate key for the lockable tank cap.
A
chime
will sound when you open the
driver's door
with
the key
left
in the ignition lock. This is your reminder to remove the
key and lock the doors.
WARNING
• Do not
leave
children
unattended
in
the
vehicle
especially
with
access to
vehicle
keys. Unsupervised use of the
keys
can
result
in
starting
of the
engine
and use of
vehicle
systems such as
power
windows
etc. Unsupervised use
of
these
systems can
result
in serious
personal
injury.
• Do not
remove
key
from
steering
lock
while
you are
driving
or as the
vehicle
is
rolling
to a stop. The
steering
column
will
lock
when
you
remove
the key, and you
will
not be
able
to
steer
the
vehicle.
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