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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

WIPER
AND WASHER SYSTEM

The
wiper and washer systems only work when the ignition is on.

Always
loosen blades
frozen
to glass be­

fore
operating
wipers
to
prevent
damage

to the
wiping
system.

Windshield

Brief
wiping

Lift lever to pressure point before position 1.
Low
wiper
speed:

Lever
in position 1.
High
wiper
speed:

Lever
in position 2.

Intermittent
wiping:
Lever
in position 3.

The
wipers operate about once every six
seconds.

Automatic
wiper/washer:
Pull
lever towards steering wheel (position
5) and hold - wipers and washer work.

Release
lever - washer stops and the wip­

ers
carry on for about four
seconds.

Rear
window*

Push
lever to position 4 and release - the
wiper will operate approx. every six
sec­

onds
(intermittent
wiping).

Push
lever again to position 4 and release.

The
wiper stops.

Automatic
wiper/washer:
Push
lever to position 4 and hold - both,
wiper and washer will operate.
*where applicable
Release
lever
- the washer operation stops instantly

and
wiper stops after two or three sweeps.

Wiper
and washer function overrides inter­
mittent
wiping. After releasing lever, inter­

mittent
wiping continues if previously set.

WARNING
• Check
wiper
blades
periodically.

Worn
or
dirty
blades
reduce
visibility,
making
driving
hazardous. Loosen
blades
frozen
to glass
before
operating

wipers.

• Clean all
windows,
windshield
and

wiper
blades
regularly
to
remove
road

film
and
carwash
wax buildup. Use an alcohol base cleaning solution and a sponge or
soft
cloth. Dry glass
with
a
chamois.
• Do not use the
wiper/washer
in
freez­

ing
weather
without
first
warming
the

windshield
with
the
defrosters,
other­

wise
the
washer
solution may
freeze
on
the
windshield
and obscure your vi­
sion.

• Avoid
running
the
wiper
blades
over

a dry
windshield
to
prevent
scratching
the glass. A scratched
windshield
will
reduce
visibility.


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AUXILIARY HEATER*
CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
~jrn the auxiliary heater on and off with the :amperature switch, located on the right of
fee steering column. Use the same switch

ID
regulate the heat.
depending on vehicle model, the warm air
lows from the footwell vents for the pas­ senger compartment and/or from a con-
tollable vent under the driving seat. The a r distribution cannot be controlled.
While driving, the heater can be operated rontinuously. When the engine is not run-

-:ng,
the heater will shut off automatically
after 10 minutes to save battery power.
"he auxiliary heater is running on fuel from our fuel tank. Fuel consumption varies
according to operating conditions and
-eat output (approx. 1 US qt or one liter
zer hour). 0
Switch knob positions 0 - Heater off.
0—1 — Heateron (engine stationary)
2 - Heateron (engine running)
2-3 - Temperature adjustment range. Engine stationary/ignition off
Heater on:
From position 0, push knob in and turn
clockwise. Switch knob control light will
come on. Knob will spring back out when
released.
Adjust temperature by turning
knob between positions 2 and 3.
Heater off:
The clockwork in the temperature regulat­ ing switch switches the heater off auto­
matically after about 10 minutes and the
lamp goes out.
To switch off before clockwork has run

down:
Turn temperature regulating switch
anti­

clockwise to 0. The lamp goes out and
clockwork runs down.


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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
lie heater has a safety switch which is lo- :ated under the dash on the left near the
steering column. If the heater does not
start, or starts and then stops again, wait
3 minutes and then operate the red lever
on the safety switch.
[f the heater still does not work or if the
safety switch stops it again, there is a de-
:ect in the heater which can only be re- :aired by a Volkswagen workshop. Fuses
The auxiliary heater is equipped with two
fuses,
one 16 amp fuse for the entire heater and one 8 amp fuse for the over­
heating switch. Both fuses are located in a
fuse holder behind the fuse panel on the left side under the dashboard. When the
fuse for the overheating switch is blown,
the fan is working however no heat is

delivered.

If the replacement fuse blows again, have
the heater checked by your Volkswagen dealer.
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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

For
best roadability adjust your load to the
maximum allowed tongue load. To be sure

measure
tongue load of loaded trailer on
bathroom
scales.

Check
that
both sides of your trailer can be

seen
from the driver's seat. If necessary in­
stall extended rear-view mirrors.

Check
proper working of vehicle and
trailer lights.

Check
cold
tire
pressure of both vehicle

and
trailer.

Be
sure trailer safety chains are properly

connected
from trailer to the hitch on the

vehicle.
Leave enough slack in the chains
to permit turning corners.

Trailer
towing
tips
Your
vehicle handles differently when tow­ ing a trailer because of the additional
weight. Safety, performance and economy
will greatly depend on how carefully you
load
your trailer and operate your "rig."
Before
you actually tow your trailer, prac­
tice turning, stopping and reversing in an
area
away from
traffic
until
you learn the
feel of your vehicle and trailer
unit.

Reversing
is
difficult
and requires practice.

Steering
while reversing is generally oppo­
site of
that
when backing your vehicle with­
out a trailer.

Observe
speed limits. In some areas

speeds
for vehicles towing trailers are lower than for regular vehicles.
Maintain a greater distance between your

vehicle
and the one in
front.
You will need more room to stop.

When
passing remember
that
you cannot
accelerate
as fast as you normally would

because
of the added load. Make sure you
have
enough room to
pass.
After passing
allow plenty of room for your trailer before

changing
lanes again.

Avoid
jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
Slow
down in crosswinds and on rougi"

roads.
Be especially carefull when
pas­

sing
other vehicles and trucks.

When
parking always block the wheels o: both vehicle and trailer. Do not park
with
a
trailer on a slope. If it cannot be avoided dc
so
only after the following:
• Apply brakes.
• Have someone place wheel blocks
under both vehicle and trailer wheels.
• With wheel blocks in place slowly re­

lease
brakes
until
wheel blocks absorb the

load.

• Apply parking brake.
•
Place
transmission in
"P"
for automatic
or in
first
or reverse gear for manual trans­
mission.

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VEHICLE
OPERATION

WARNING continued
•
The permanently engaged allwheel-
drive
will
provide
good
performance on relatively wet or slippery
roads.
Be
sure
to use these features and advantages
wisely. Do not let the excellent traction
which your VW
SYNCRO
offers lead

you
to underestimate the difficulties
and risks involved in negotiating wet or
slippery
roads. Always drive defen­

sively
and adapt vehicle operation and
driving speed to road and
traffic
condi­

tions.
Driving Off-Road
WARNING
The Vanagon/Transporter
Syncro
is not an off-road or all
terrain
vehicle. Use of
this or any other vehicle under off-road
conditions
requires special skills and knowledge. The off-road operation of
this or any other
vehicle
can
lead
to per­
sonal
injury.

•
Driver and all
passengers
must
wear

safety belts at all times.

•
Keep your thumbs and fingers on
the outside of the steering wheel.
Potholes
or rocks can
jerk
the
wheel

from your grip; it really hurts if a spoke
catches
you on the way around.

Off-Road
Driving
Driving off-road places extra demands
on

your vehicle and on you, the driver.
If
under

exceptional
circumstances
you
judge
it

safe
and
appropriate
to
leave
the
paved highway,
first
make sure
that
your vehicle

is
in top
mechanical condition. Make cer­

tain
that
all
vehicle systems
are
function­ ing normally,
in
particular,
for
example,

that
the engine, especially the cooling
sys­

tem,
is
operating properly and
that
trans­
mission,
brakes and steering are function­ ing normally. Tires must have adequate

tread,
be
free
of
damage
and be
adequately inflated.

Before
driving over
difficult
terrain, such as

mud,
sand,
water, snow
or
steep
slopes,

we recommend engaging
the
differentia lock*
at low
speed.
Important
information
regarding
the
differential lock
is on
page

33/34.

Whenever
you
operate your
car you
should
be
well
and fit, but
your physical

and
mental condition
are
especially
im­

portant
when driving
off
the road.

As
a
general rule
you
should
go
only where others have gone before.

Always
obey applicable
Federal,
State
and
local regulations
and
above
all re­

spect
and protect the environment. Do
not

scar
the
land, avoid unnecessary wheel
spinning and other driving behavior which

will
create
ruts
and destroy vegetation.
Be

careful when parking and when standing

with
a hot
engine. The catalytic converter

with
which your vehicle
is
equipped devel­

ops
very high temperatures which can set
dry grass and brush
on
fire. Respect
the

wildlife, leave animals
to
themselves
and

do not destroy their areas
of
refuge. Above
all,
be
considerate and operate your vehi­

cle
sensibly and safely. Nature
is a
natural
resource
which belongs
to
all
of
us.
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VEHICLE
CARE

LUBRICANTS I
Climate Tropical
40'
30-
20- 10-
0-

10'

20

30'
Single grade oil
Multi grade oil
Gasoline Engines
|B25-565/21

Engine
Your engine was factory filled with an all- season high quality engine oil. If you need
to add oil between oil changes use any high quality petroleum or synthetic based
oil with correct specifications.
The following term must appear on the oil container singly or in combination with
other designations: "API Service SF or
SG".

Engine oils are graded according to their
viscosity. The proper grade to be used in your engine depends on existing climatic
or seasonal conditions. Refer to the temperature chart when
selecting engine oil. As temperature ranges of the different oil grades overlap,
brief variations in outside temperatures
are no cause for alarm. It is also permissi­ ble to mix oil of different viscosities if you
find it necessary to add oil.
When using SAE 10 W or SAE 5 W-20 or SAE 5 W-30 engine oil, avoid high speed
long distance driving if outside tempera­
ture rises above the indicated limits.
Engine Oil Identification Symbol
Select an oil for your vehicle which
con­

forms to the standards of the American Pe­
troleum Institute (API). A symbol has been added to the top of some oil containers to help in selecting the correct oil.
-l -l
/ / SAE '. j -2
t—i iow-3o jji -3

1B25-
532
98 (1) The top portion indicates the oil quality
by API designations.
(2) The center portion shows the SAE oil
viscosity grade.
(3) The lower portion indicates that the oil
has fuel saving capabilities. Transmission
Manual transmission: Hypoid oil SAE 80 (Mil-L-2105 or

API/GL4).

Automatic transmission:
ATF Dexron® or Dexron II® for torque cor
verter and hypoid oil SAE 90 (Mil-L-2105
E

orAPI/GL5) for final drive.
Front axle differential (Syncro only)
Hypoid oil SAE 80 (Mil-L 2105 B M
API/GL 4) or synthetic transmission oi
G50,
SAE75W-90.
The lubricant used does not have to be
changed.

Should the need arise to add oil, it shoulc
only be done with the necessary workshop equipment.
Power steering
ATF Dexron®
Lubricant additives
Volkswagen does not recommend the use of oil additives. It may adversely af­
fect your warranty.


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VEHICLE
CARE
I

AIR CLEANER
A
dirty
filter
element reduces engine
out­
put and increases fuel consumption and

can
cause premature engine wear.
Normally, it is not required to service the
air cleaner more often than recommended in the Maintenance booklet. If the vehicle

is
driven on very dusty roads, the air

cleaner
must be serviced more frequently,

even
daily. We recommend
that
you have
the air cleaner serviced by your
Volks­

wagen dealer or a qualified workshop.
If
your
air
filter
must
be
changed more
frequently,
we
recommend
that
you have
your
Volkswagen dealer show
you the
procedure
before
you
attempt
doing
it

yourself.

The
paper
filter
element must never
be
cleaned
or
soaked
with
gasoline, clean­

ing
solvents or oil. POWER STEERING*
The
fluid
reservoir is located behind the
licence
plate lid.

The
power steering is filled
with
ATF Dexron®.

A
correct
fluid
level in the reservoir is im­
portant
for the proper functioning of
power steering.
With the engine running, the
fluid
level in the power steering system must be
checked
at regular intervals. The
fluid
level
should always be between the "max"
and "min" markings. If the level should go below the "min" marking, have the power
steering system inspected by your
Volks­

wagen dealer. It is not sufficient to
just
add hydraulic fluid.
WARNING

•
Be
sure
not to
confuse brake fluid

and
hydraulic fluid.
If
the wrong fluid
is
used,
the systems may fail.

•
If the
power steering system should

fail,
or if the
engine
is not
running
(for

example
while
being
towed),
you
will
still
be
able
to
steer
the
vehicle, how­
ever, more
effort
will
be required.
Note

Since
the hydraulic
fluid
also functions as

a
lubricant, serious damage to the pump
and to other components of the system
could result if there is insufficient hydraulic

fluid
in the system.

Always
heed WARNINGS on page
97. "where applicable


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