1990 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER roof

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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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EMULATION/HEATING

CONTROLS
AND EQUIPMENT
I
perating
Controls

_evers
A and C - Air
distribution

.ever A at
right
- windshield (1) and side
A'ndow
(2)
outlets
open,
•ver C at
left
-
footwell
outlets
under
:ashboard (4) and
footwell
outlets
in
:=ssenger compartment* open.

_ever
B -
Temperature
control

•
increase heat - slide lever to
right.
~3
decrease heat - slide lever to
left.
Lever
D -
Roof
outlets
in
passenger

compartment*

To increase outside air
flow
- slide lever to
left.

To decrease outside air
flow
- slide lever to
right.

Fan
control
switch
E
The air column can be regulated
with
three
fan speed settings. Air
outlets/vents

Heater or outside air
flow
from
outlets
1, 2, 3, 4 and
footwell
outlets
in passenger
compartment*, according to control lever positions.
Outside air
flow
from
roof
outlets
in
pas­

senger compartment*.
The side dashboard
outlets
3 are indi­ vidually adjustable -
side lever down -
vent
open side lever up
-vent
closed.

Adjust air
flow
direction sideways or up and down
with
center lever.

WARNINGS
see
next
page.

'where
applicable
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CONTROLS
AND EQUIPMENT
AIR
CONDITIONER*

WARNING
• Good
visibility
comes
with
windows

free
of fog, condensation and
frost.

• For clear
visibility
and safe
driving
it
is
extremely
important
that
you
thor­

oughly
familiarize
yourself
with
and fol­ low the
operating
instructions
pertain­

ing to the proper use and
function
of
the
ventilation/heating,
defogging/de-

frosting
and air conditioning system in

this
manual. If in
doubt,
consult your
Volkswagen
dealer.

The
air conditioning unit is installed under
the roof of the driver's cab. Ten air outlets permit interior cooling throughout the

vehicle.

Two
climate control switches are located
on the instrument panel.

The
unit operates on the air recirculation
principle.
Air is sucked in through the two
large
air intake grilles at the rear portion of
the unit.

Because
the air conditioner is not nor­mally used at low ambient temperatures it

is
designed to operate only when outside
temperature is above 41° F or + 5° C.
When
the air conditioner is on, tempera­
ture as well as humidity inside the vehicle

is
controlled. During high outside humidi­
ty you can prevent windshield and win­

dows
from fogging by setting the controls
accordingly.

Maximum
cooling is maintained with

standard
heating/ventilation controls
turned off and the windows
closed.

However,
when the vehicle interior is very
hot from standing in the sun, open a win­
dow for a few minutes to permit hot air to

escape.
• iHBll
1
m
Air
outlets/Vents

1 - These air vents can be adjusted or
closed
completely.
• Tilt air vent housing to direct air
flow up or down.
• Turn thumb wheel to direct air
flow sideways.
• To open outlets, position thumb

wheel
in center of vents.
• To close air outlets,
turn
thumb

wheel
to extreme right or left.

2
- These air vents can be adjusted but not
closed.

• Direct air flow by swiveling the
vent housing.
54 * where applicable


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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

SLIDING
ROOF*
SUN
ROOF*

To open pull crank handle out of recess
and
turn
counter-clockwise.
To close
turn
crank handle clockwise.

The
sliding roof is locked in any position.

WARNING

To
reduce
the
risk
of personal
injury
in an
accident
or sudden stop,
always

fold
the
handle
back
into
its recess
after
use.

Note:
If the roof is difficult to move after a while,

clean
and lubricate the guide rails. See
page
92.
The
roof is opened and closed
with
the
knurled disc in the headlining above the

front
seats.

The
roof can be
tilted
at the rear as desired or taken out altogether.
Raising
Turn knurled disc clockwise.
Lowering

Turn knurled disc anti-clockwise. To
take
out
• Turn retaining screw (A) in centre of
knurled disc one quarter
turn
clockwise
(e.g.
with
a coin)
with
roof
closed.

• Then raise roof and press it up.
•
Press
locking lever (B) up. • Detach roof.
• Lift roof from outside and pull it out tc
the rear.
To put
back
• Slide roof back into the hinges and let it
drop lightly into the retainers.

WARNING
Ensure
that
the
roof
is
properly
insert­

ed
into
the two
retaining
hinges at the

front,
and locked at the
rear.

The
roof
must
only
be unlocked
when
vehicle
is
stationary.

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CONTROLS
AND
EQUIPMENT

ROOF RACK 3REAK-
If a roof rack should be installed, note the
following:
• Use only roof racks which attach to the
rain gutters.
• Always distribute loads evenly.
• Never exceed the vehicle's
total
load
carrying capacity. See page 150 for de­
tails.
• When transporting maximum permis­

sible
loads, large or bulky items, or long,

flat
shaped objects, bear in mind
that
they

will
influence the vehicle's aerodynamics,
center of gravity and overall handling. To
counterbalance these influences, adjust steering habits and driving speed accord­
ingly.
• When the roof rack is not in use,
remove the roof rack to reduce wind

noise,
improve on fuel consumption and
to guard against
theft.

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VEHICLE OPERATION

OPERATE
YOUR VEHICLE ECONOMICALLY AND
MINIMIZE
POLLUTION
Your
personal
style
of
driving
determines your operating costs,
exhaust
emissions and noise levels. To obtain the best
possi­

ble fuel economy,
minimize
pollution
and

save
wear and tear on the engine, brakes
and tires, observe the following points:
• Keep a
light
foot
on the accelerator.
• Drive smoothly, avoid abrupt changes
in speed as much as possible.
• Avoid jack rabbit starts and sudden

stops.

• Avoid unnecessary idling. Turn the
engine off.
• "Warm up" idling wastes gas. Start the
engine
just
before you are ready to drive.

Accelerate
slowly and smoothly.
• Do not drive longer than necessary in
the lower gears. By upshifting early you
can
economize on fuel consumption. • Organize your trips to include in several
errands.
• Any additional weight carried in the
vehicle reduces fuel economy. Always keep cargo to a minimum and remove all

unnecessary
items.
• Remove roof and ski racks when not in

use.

• All electrical consumers contribute to

increased
fuel consumption. Therefore,

use
fan, rear window defogger, etc., only
when needed.
• Check your vehicle's fuel consumption
regularly. Keep a
written
tally sheet or use
the
trip
odometer. Fuel consumption will
vary
with
traffic, road and weather condi­
tions.
• Have your vehicle serviced by an

Volkswagen
dealer at the specified inter­
vals
(see page 95 and your Maintenance brochure). • Air cleaner should be inspected to

assure
proper engine "breathing".
• Battery should be fully charged.
• Wheels should be properly aligned.
• Tires should be inflated to correct pres­

sures.
Check
tire
pressures regularly - at least once a month.
• The published ENVIRONMENTAL-
PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) and Trans­

port
Canada
mileage
estimates
may not

agree
with
your
actual
highway
mileage

which
will
vary,
depending
upon
vehicle
load
and speed,
road
and
weather
condi­

tions,
trip
length,
etc.
• Have the engine oil level checked
with

every fuel filling. Engine oil consumption
is
normal but tends to be higher when the
engine is new. The use of quality engine oil
and a correct engine oil level are essential
for vehicle performance and economical operation at all times.
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VEHICLE
CARE

Weatherstrips
Keep silicone sprays
off the
windshield
to avoid wiper smear
in
rain.
To seal properly, weatherstrips around
hood,
hatch, windows, doors,
etc.,
must
be pliable. Spray with silicone
or
coat with
talcum powder
or
glycerine
to
retain
flexibility
of the
rubber
and to
protect against freezing
in the
winter.

Sliding roof quide rails

To assure that
the
sliding roof* function properly, clean
the
guide rails
and
lubri­

cate with silicone spray
at
least once
a

year.
See
your Volkswagen dealer
for
cor­ rect procedures
and
lubricant.
Dull finishes and plastics

Plastic parts, such
as
light bulb lenses,
decorative stripes, panels, bumpers,
etc.,

will come clean with regular washing. Should additional cleaning
or
spot
re­
moval
be
necessary,
use a
soft brush
or

cloth soaked with
a
mild detergent
solu­

tion.
Then rinse thoroughly
and im­
mediately with clear water.
Do not use anything which could mar the
plastic
or
dull finished surface, such
as

wax, polish, abrasive detergents
or
chemical cleaning solvents.

Sliding door

The sliding door mounting points,
the
guide tracks
and the
roller guides should be lubricated regularly
and as
often
as
necessary.

Bright metal trim

Bright
or
black anodized trim will come
clean with regular washing.
To
protect metal
trim,
use car
wax. Remove spots
or

dirt from chrome
and
stainless steel with
a

chrome cleaner. Apply
a
chrome polish
for

continued luster and protection.
Steel wheels

Always include
the hub
caps
and
whee rims when washing your vehicle
to
remove
road dirt, salt sprays and brake dust.
If
nec
essary,
use a
commercial wheel cleaner
t:
remove accumulated brake dust. Pain:
scratches should
be
touched
up to
prever

corrosion.

Light alloy wheels

To preserve
the
decorative appearance
c-
the light aluminium cast, some specie
care
is
necessary.
In
addition
to
road
dr
and salt sprays, brake metal dust
is
alsc
corrosive.
If
left
on too
long,
brake meta
dust
can
cause pitting. Wash
the
wheels
with
a
sponge
or
hose brush every othe-
week. Road salt should
be
remove:
weekly with
an
acid free cleaning solutior Every three months (after regular clear­
ing)
the
wheels should
be
coated
wit-
petroleum jelly
or car
wax.
Rub it in
firml.

with
a
soft cloth. Never
use
abrasive
c
metal polishing cleaning agents.
Remember that moisture,
ice and
roac
salt
on
brakes
may
affect braking
eff

ciency. Test
the
brakes carefully afte'
each washing. Heed warning
on
page
29.

92
*
where applicable


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