1990 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER Rear

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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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EQUIPMENT

mLs 3
h
;
B25-419

Secondary heat exchanger for
passenger compartment*

This
heat exchanger is located under the
rear seat bench. The air volume can be
regulated with the 3-speed fan control
s.vitch on the instrument panel (see above pstration).
Z jring the warm months of the year, the
secondary heat exchanger can supple­
ment the outside air flow-through ventila­
tion system.

•
prevent
warm air flow from reaching the
;ootwells, the heat exchanger valve must ze shut off. To gain acces to the valve -

•
Grasp upper edge of
kick
panel under
rear seat bench and pull out.

•
To open valve - pull lever forward.

•
To close valve - pull lever rearward
(see above illustration).

•
Reinstall
kick
panel securely.
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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.
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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

NTERIOR
LIGHTS

Switch
positions
-ront
interior
light:

Up
-ON-with doors open 3enter -OFF
Down -ON-with doors closed

Rear
interior
light:
Jp/front -ON-with doors open
3enter -OFF
Down/rear -ON-with doors closed

Reading
light
on the dashboard |p -Off
Down -On CIGARETTE
LIGHTER

•
Push
knob in.
When lighter is ready for use, it will spring
back.

The socket of the cigarette lighter may be
used
for 12
volt
appliances
with
maximum
consumption of up to 100 watts, such as hand spot
light,
small vacuum cleaner, etc.

WARNING
Cigarette lighter and socket remain
functional even after the ignition key is
removed.
Therefore, never leave
chil­

dren inside the vehicle
without
super­

vision.

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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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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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