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VEHICLE CARE

CORROSION
PROTECTION

The transmission,
front
and rear axle
assembly
surfaces have been treated at
the factory
with
a wax based coating for protection against corrosion. However, we
recommend to have the and the underside
inspected twice a year for any damage to
the protective coating preferably before and after the winter
season.
Have
neces­

sary
repairs done as soon as possible.
See
your dealer for correct procedures
and materials.

WARNING
Do not
apply
additional
undercoating

or
rustproofing
on or
near
the
exhaust
manifold,
exhaust
pipes,
catalytic

converter
or
heat
shields.
During
driv­
ing, the substance used for
under-

coating
could
overheat
and cause a

fire.

Engine
Compartment
When washing the engine compartment, only use commercially available grease
cutting solvents made especially for this
purpose.
Carefully follow directions
print­

ed
on the container by the manufacturer.
WARNING

Never
use gasoline,
Diesel
fuel
or sol­

vents
which
could
damage
rubber
parts
or
painted
surfaces and could
cause a
fire.

Chassis

The lower body shell of your Volkswagen
is
thoroughly protected against corrosion. However, it is recommended to have the
underside inspected twice a year. Any de­
tected damage to the undercoating, due to road hazards, should be repaired prompt­
ly. Oil based protective sprays must not be

applied.
Only tar or wax based anticorro-

sion
protectors are compatible
with
the
factory applied undercoating. Before ap­ plication, road
dirt,
salt spray deposits and
oily substances must be removed.

Whenever
the lower body
shell,
axle, transmission or engines assemblies have been repaired, the lost anti-corrosion
coating of the affected surfaces should be
reapplied.

Your
Volkswagen dealer has the appro­ priate materials, the necessary equipment
and is familiar
with
the application proce­
dure. Therefore, any additional corrosion protection work should be performed by a

Volkswagen
dealer.
Body
cavity sealing

All
body cavities which could be affecte: by corrosion have been given a thorouc"
protection at the factory.

This
sealing does not require any inspe:
tion
or additional treatments. If any wa should seep out of the cavity when tN
ambient temperature is high, it can M removed
with
a plastic scraper and -.
suitable solvent. Be sure to observe a
safety and environmental regulations.
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AINTENANCE
VEHICLE CARE

Ibur
vehicle has been designed to help «eep maintenance requirements to a mini--jm. However, a certain amount of regu­
lar maintenance is still necessary to as­ s-re your vehicle's safety, economy and re- ability.

Maintenance
Service is
required
every

12
months
or
every
15,000
miles
(24,000

kilometers),
whichever occurs
first.

I addition, it is necessary to perform an oil

nange
6 months after each Maintenance

Service,
or after each 7,500 miles (12,000
•: (ometers) whichever occurs
first.

"he
first
oil change must be performed 6 ~ionths after the delivery of the vehicle or
after 7,500 miles (12,000 kilometers).
Under
difficult
operating
conditions, for

example
at extreme low outside tempera­
tures or in very dusty regions, etc., some
service
work should be performed bet­
ween the intervals specified.

This
applies particularly to: • oil changes, and
• cleaning or replacing the air
filter.

The
maintenance work should be per­ formed by Volkswagen dealers because
they have the expertise, the workshop facilities and the special tools required. It is important
that
this work is per­
formed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Proof
of servicing in accordance
with
the
maintenance schedule may be a condition
for upholding a possible warranty claim
made
within the warranty period.
Safety
and
environmental
concerns

place
very strict limits on the nature of re­

pairs
and adjustment on engine and trans­
mission
parts which an owner can per­
form.
Tampering
with
safety-related
parts
can
endanger
you as
well
as
other

motorists.

Always
observe environmental regula­ tions when disposing of old engine oil,
used
brake fluid,
dirty
engine coolant,
spent batteries or worn out tires.

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TECHNICAL
DESCRIPTION

To
assure
efficient
operation
of
the
Emis­
sion
Control
System:

•
Have
your
vehicle maintained pro­
perly and in accordance
with
the ser­
vice recommendations as described in
your
Maintenance booklet. Lack of
proper maintenance as
well
as im­
proper use of the vehicle
will
impair
the function of the emission control
system
and
could
lead
to
damage.

•
Do not alter or remove any compo­
nent of the Emission Control System

unless
approved
by
the
manufacturer.

•
Do not alter or remove any device,

such
as heat shields, switches, ignition
wires, valves, which are designed to protect
your
vehicle's emission control

system.

•
Do not continue to operate
your

vehicle if you detect engine misfire or
other
unusual
operating conditions. WARNING
Starting
Do
not leave engine idling unatten­

ded
after starting. If warning lights should come on to indicate improper

operation,
they would go unheeded. Extended idling also produces heat,
which could result in overheating
or other
damage
to
the
vehicle
or
other
property.

Parking
•
Do
not
park
or
operate
the
vehicle
in

areas
where the hot exhaust system
may
come in contact
with
dry grass,

brush,
fuel spill or other material,
which
can
cause
a
fire.
Undercoating

Do
not apply additional undercoating
or rustproofing on or
near
the
exhaust
manifold,
exhaust
pipes,
catalytic
con­

verter
or heat shields. During driving,
the substance used for undercoating
could
overheat
and
cause
a
fire.


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TECHNICAL DATA

WEIGHTS

The vehicle capacity weight (max. load), the
Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR),

and
the
Gross
Axle Weight Ratings
(GAWR)
for
front
and rear, are listed on the

Safety
Compliance Sticker on the
left
door-
jamb.
The gross vehicle weight rating includes the weight
of the
basic
vehicle plus
full

fuel tank,
oil and
coolant, plus max. load which combines passenger (150 pounds/
68 kg per designated seating position) and luggage weight. Luggage weight
is not

increased
by the use of a
roof rack,

unless
passenger capacity
is
reduced
accordingly.
The gross axle weight rating
is the
maxi­ mum load
that
can be applied
at
each axle
of the vehicle.

Syncro

When driving off-road,
the
Gross
Vehicle
Weight
(GVWR)
must
be
reduced
by 440
lbs (200 kg).
WARNING

•
The actual
gross
axle
weight
rating
at the
front
and rear axles should not
exceed the permissible weights, and

their
combination must not exceed the
Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating.

•
Exceeding permissible
weight

ratings can result in vehicle damage,
accidents and personal injury.
Note

The vehicle capacity weight figures apply when
the
load
is
distributed evenly
in the

vehicle (passengers
and
luggage). When
transporting
a
heavy load
in the
luggage
compartment,
the
load should be carried
as
near
to
the rear axle as possible so
that
the

vehicle's
handling
is not
impaired.
On no
account should
you
exceed
the
maximum
permissible axle loads
or the
maximum

gross
vehicle weight. Always remember
that

the vehicle's handing
will
be
affected by
the
extra
load,
and
adjust your speed accord­ingly.
Roof
weights

The maximum permissible roof weight
on
the station wagon
and
kombi
is 220 lb,
100
kg. The
roof luggage rack
on the

campmobile
with
pop-up roof allows only 110 lb/50 kg.

For
more details see page 68.

Maximum permissible
trailer

weights

Braked
trailer 900 kg (2,000 lb.) Unbraked trailer 600 kg (1,3201b.)
Tongue load 75 kg
(
1651b.)

Do not exceed the
weight
limitations of
your
trailer
hitch.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
page
Introduction 2
Instrument illumination 46
Instrument panel 4 Instruments 40
Interior light 63,133
Jack and tools 123 Jack points 126
Keys 7
Kickdown 37
Lane changer 48
License plate lights 133 Lifting vehicle 140
Light switch 46 Light alloy wheels 92
Lights 46,130
Locks 7
Lubricants 98
Luggage compartment 28
Maintenance 95
Maintenance booklet 2
Manual Transmission 32 Manual Transmission Oil 102
Mirrors 13
Notes to owner 2 page
Octane rating 86
Oil change 100
Oil filter changing 101 Oil pressure warning light 43
OXS (Oxygen sensor) 144
Parking 31,145
Parking brake 31 Pedals 29
Power steering 103
Power windows 12
Radio 5, 135
Rear lid 11 Rear seat bench/bed combination 26
Rear view mirrors 13
Rear window defogger 47
Rear window wiper/washer 50
Refill Tank 105
Reverse 32
Roof rack 68
Safe driving hints 70
Safety belts 14
Safety belts warning light 18
Safety compliance sticker 151
Seats 20 Secondary heat exchanger 53
Selector lever 35 page
Service manuals 152 Side marker lights 132
Sliding door 10 Sliding roof 62
Sliding windows 12
Snow chains 119 Spare wheel 124
Spark plugs 146
Speedometer 40
Speed ranges 69
Starter switch 38 Starting procedures 39
Steering lock 38
Stopping engine 39
Sunroof 62 Sun visors 67
Switches 46
Swivel seats 22 Syncro Differential lock 33
Driving with the-all-wheel-drive . . 75
Snow chains 119
Technical Information 142 Towing 139
Tachometer 41
Tail lights 132
Technical data 146


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