1990 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER tow

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CONTROLS
AND EQUIPMENT
1 - Position for steep hills

This
position is to be
used
for mountain
driving
or
slow
driving.
It
also
provides
for
maximum
engine
braking effect. To
engage this gear depress the push but­
ton in the handle of the selector lever
first. In "1" the
transmission
will
stay
in first
gear
and will not upshift.
The road speed must not exceed 33 mph
or
53 km/h. Only shift down into "1"
when the speed is below this speeds.
WARNING
Do
not shift to a lower driving position
until vehicle speed has dropped below
the specified limits otherwise engine
speed
will
suddenly increase and may

cause
engine damage and
loss
of
vehicle control. Driving the automatic transmission
Starting the engine

The
selector
lever
must be in Neutral or Park. If one of the driving
positions
is

engaged
a
safety
switch will prevent the
engine
from
being
started.

Emergency
starting

Your
Volkswagen
with
Automatic
Transmis­
sion
cannot
be started by
pushing
or tow­
ing.
If
engine
does
not start
because
of
dis­

charged
battery, the
vehicle
can be started
with jumper
cables.
Refer
to
"Emergency

starting
with jumper
cables".
Should
the

engine
fail to start
consult
your
nearest

Volkswagen
dealer.
Selecting
a driving position
WARNING
•
Apply the foot brake before select­
ing a driving position when the vehicle

is
stationary.
When the selector lever is in a driving
position,
the vehicle may creep even at
idle speed. Therefore, do not release
the parking brake or foot brake until

you
are ready to move, because power
is
transmitted to the wheels as soon as
a driving position is engaged.

•
Do not accelerate
while
selecting
a driving position. At this
time
the en­
gine must run at idle speed so
that
no undue stress
will
be placed on the auto­
matic clutches in the transmission.

•
Never have any position engaged
when checking in the engine compart­ ment. Make sure the selector lever is

securely
locked into the P position
with

the parking brake firmly set. Otherwise, any increase in engine speed may set
the vehicle in motion, even
with
the parking brake applied.




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CONTROLS
AND
EQUIPMENT

•
Never shift into Reverse (R) or Park
(P) when the vehicle is in motion.

•
Do not remove the key from the ig­
nition steering lock until you have
parked the vehicle, because removal
of the key
will
lock the steering wheel.

•
If the selector lever is unintention­
ally moved into Neutral (N)
while
driv­

ing,
take
your foot off the accelerator pedal and
wait
until the engine speed

has
dropped to idling before selecting
a driving position.
Maneuvering
•'/hen
alternating between forward and

-averse
- for
instance,
while
maneuvering

ne
vehicle
into a tight parking
space
-
:nly
shift when the
vehicle
has
come
to a
full stop and the
engine
is running at idle
soeed.
Stuck
in snow, mud or sand

When
alternating between forward and
reverse
in an effort to free the
vehicle,

depress
the
accelerator
pedal
slightly

while
the
transmission
is in
gear,
and
release
the
accelerator
pedal
while

shifting.
Do not
race
the
engine
and
avoid

spinning
the
wheels.
Do not repeat
"rocking"
back and
forth
with
wheels

spinning
at high engine speed and heavy
throttle,
as serious damage may
be caused to the automatic transmis­

sion
and other critical parts.

Kickdown
device

The
kickdown
device
gives
maximum
acceleration
when the
accelerator
pedal
is

pressed
down
past
the full throttle
posi­

tion.
Depending
on
road
speed
and
engine
speed,
either the upshift is
delayed
(forced
throttle) or the box
changes
down

into
the next lower
gear.

WARNING
Be
careful when using the kickdown on

slippery
roads. Rapid acceleration may

cause
skidding.
Stopping

•
When
stopping briefly, at a traffic light

for
example,
it is not
necessary
to
move

the
selector
lever
to
Neutral.
Simply
apply

the
brakes.
To start
again
release
brake
and
accelerate.

•
The driving
positions
must
never
be

used
for holding the
vehicle
at rest
uphill.

Always
use your foot
brakes
when
stopped
on
inclines.

WARNING
•
Never get out of the driver's seat
when the engine is running and the
selector
lever is not securely locked in
the P position.

•
If you must leave the vehicle move
the selector lever securely into the P
position
and apply parking brake
firmly.
Towing

To
tow the
vehicle
see instructions
"Emergency
towing" on
page
138.




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I CONTROLSAND EQUIPMENT
WARNING If the brake warning
light
does not go
out
with
the engine running and the parking brake released or lights up
while driving, the fluid level
in
the brake
fluid reservoir may
be
too low.
This might be
due
to
a
leak in one of the two independently functioning brake circuits.
If the brake pedal travel has increased,
one of the brake circuits may have

failed.
Avoid driving the vehicle and have it towed to the nearest Volkswa­
gen dealer or qualified workshop for re­ pair.
If brake pedal travel has not increased

and
braking performance remains un­
impaired,
proceed carefully to
your

nearest Volkswagen dealer or qualified
workshop to have the braking system inspected and corrected.

For detailed information see
"Brakes" on

page 29. 2-
Safety belt
|
A
FASTEN
BELTS

Refer
to
"Safety belts"
on
page
14 for

details.

3
-
Turn
signals E^

Refer
to
"Turn
signal/headlight dimmer
switch lever" on page 49 for details.
4
- Alternator

This
light comes
on
when
the
ignition
is
turned on and goes out after the engine
is
started.
If the
light does
not go out
after

starting
and
revving-up
the
engine
momentarily
or
lights
up
while driving,
there may be a malfunction
in
the electrical system
or
the V-belt
to
the alternator may be loose
or
broken.

In
this
case,
turn
the engine off and

contact
your
Volkswagen dealer.

5
- For additional
light

6
- For additional
light
7
- Engine Oil pressure

When
the
ignition
is
turned
on, the oil
pressure warning light comes on for a bulb

check.
It
should
go out
after
the
engine
has
started.

If the
warning light does
not go out or

flashes
while driving
(above
2000
engine rpm a buzzer
will
sound simultaneously),
it

indicates,
that the oil pressure is too low.

Stop the engine immediately, check the
engine
oil
level
and add
oil, if necessary.
If engine oil level is normal, but the
light

continues to flash, do not continue to
operate the vehicle. This could damage
the engine.

Turn
the engine off and contact the nearest Volkswagen dealer for assistance.

The oil pressure warning
light
is not an indicator for low engine oil level. To

check
the oil level, always use dipstick
(see page 99).

Make
it a habit to have the engine oil
level checked
with
every
fuel filling.


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fCONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
TURN SIGNAL / HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH LEVER
Turn signals
The turn signal indicator light flashes when you operate the lever (ignition on).
Lever up - right turn signal
Lever down - left turn signal
The turn signals are cancelled automatic­ ally when you have completed a turn (for
example when turning a corner), and the
steering wheel returns to the straight-
ahead position.
If a turn signal fails, the indicator light
flashes about twice as fast. A light bulb may have to be replaced. Headlight dimmer
With headlights on (light switch in second
stop),
you can switch to either high or low beam by pulling the lever toward the steer­ing wheel past the point of resistance.
When high beam is on, the indicator light will light up.
Headlight flasher
With headlights on or off, you can signal with your headlights (in lieu of horn), by repeatedly pulling the lever just up to the
point of resistance.
Lane changer
Move the lever up or down just to the point
of resistance - the indicator light must also flash at the same time. The lever will
return to the OFF position when released.
The lever will return to the OFF position when released.


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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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CONTROLS
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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
and defogging/
defrosting
system in
this
manual. If in

doubt,
consult your Volkswagen
dealer.

•
Maximum
heating
output
and
fast

defrosting
can be
obtained
only
after

the
engine
has reached
operating
tem­
perature.
Defogging and
defrosting
wind­
shield and side
windows

• Slide all control levers to the extreme
right and
turn
fan control switch E to speed
setting 2.
• The fan control switch for the
secon­

dary heat exchanger should be
OFF.

Warming
up vehicle
interior
quickly • Slide levers
A,
B and D to extreme right.
• Slide lever C to extreme left.
• Open air outlets 3.
• Turn fan control switch E to speed
setting 2.

Warming
up vehicle
interior
normally

Once
the windshield and side windows

are
clear and the vehicle interior is warm,
you may want to set the controls as fol­
lows:

• Slide lever A to the left.
• Slide lever B to desired temperature

setting.
• Slide lever C toward center.
• Turn fan control switch E to speed
setting 1.
Outside air
ventilation

With lever B at extreme left, outside air is emitted from all open outlets.

Hints
• All operating controls, except fan
con­

trol
switch E and fan control switch for the
secondary
heat exchanger can be ad­
justed to any intermediate position.
• Stale air is drawn out of the vehicle
interior through vents on the inside
front

door
panels. The vents can be opened or
closed
by sliding the lever forward or
rearward.

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT]
VANITY MIRROR* ASSIST HANDLES/COAT HOOKS*
N VISORS
>fcu
can
lift
the
visor
on the
driver's side
out

cf
the
center mounting
and
move
it
toward
Te
door window
to
protect against side :
are.
[B25-377J

A
vanity mirror is
located
on the
back
of
the
sun
visor
on the
passenger's side.
To illuminate
the
vanity mirror, slide
the
switch (arrow).
When
the sun
visor
is
tilted
up,
illumination is shut
off
automatically. Assist handles
and
coat hooks
are

intended
for
your convenience.
WARNING • Hang clothes
in
such a way that they
do
not
impair
the
driver's vision.
•
Do not
hang heavy objects
on the

coat hooks,
as
they could cause per­
sonal injury
in the
event
of a
sudden
stop.
'where applicable 67


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VEHICLE
OPERATION

In the
driver's
seat
•
Check operation of horn.

•
Adjust seat for easy reach of controls.

•
Adjust head restraints to your
size.

•
Adjust inside and outside rear view mir-
brs.

•
Use safety belts as directed.

•
Assure yourself
that
all passengers,

especially
children, are properly buckled up.

•
Check operation of
foot
and parking

orakes.

•
Check all warning and indicator lights
v/hen starting the engine.

•
Do not leave vehicle idling unattended.

•
Lock all doors
from
inside to prevent in­ advertent opening of doors
from
inside
and unwanted
entry
from
outside. On the
road

•
Always drive defensively. Expect the

unexpected.

•
Observe speed
limits
and obey road

signs.

•
Use signals to indicate
turns
and lane

changes.

•
Turn on headlights at dusk.

•
Always keep a safe distance
from
the
vehicle in
front
of you, depending on
traf­

fic, road and weather conditions.

•
Reduce speed at
night
and during incle­
ment weather.

•
If you smell gas fumes in the vehicle,
drive
with
the windows open, but keep the rear lid
closed.
Have the cause im­
mediately located and corrected.

•
Make frequent rest stops, at least
after

every two hours of driving.

•
When
tired
pull off the road, stop and
take a rest. Turn the engine off. Do not sit in the vehicle
with
engine idling. Engine ex­haust is dangerous if inhaled.
•
When stopped or parked, always set
the parking brake. Move the selector lever
to "P" (Automatic transmission) or move
the gearshift lever to reverse or
first
gear (Manual transmission). When parking on

hills,
turn
wheels
toward
the curb.

•
When stalled or stopped for repairs,
move the vehicle well off the road. Turn on
emergency flasher and use other warning

devices
to alert other motorists. Do not park or operate the vehicle in areas where
the hot exhaust system may come in
con­

tact
with
dry
grass,
brush, fuel spill or other material which can cause a fire.

•
Make it a habit to have the engine oil

checked
with
every fuel filling.


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