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Your new
Volkswagen

may have all or some of the equipment

described
in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations of equipment not
installed in your vehicle.

Check
with
your authorized Volkswagen

dealer
on available options or
accesso­
ries.

Note

WARNINGS
concern
safety
and are co­ lor
identified
throughout
this
manual.
Please
note
that
the items of equipment
marked
with
an asterisk* may be stand­
ard on certain models but are only avail­
able
as options on other models.
In addition to this Owner's Manual, your

Vanagon/Transporter
comes
with

• the Radio
Operating
Instructions*,
In Canada,

these
manuals are also available in
French.
To obtain a copy, contact your

dealer
or
write
to:

Au
Canada
on peut se procurer un exem- plaire de ce Manuel en francais aupres du

concessionnaire
ou du:

Volkswagen
Canada,
Inc.
Customer
Assistance/

Assistance
a la Clientele 1940 Eglinton Ave. East

Scarborough,
Ontario
M1L2M2

If you sell your
Volkswagen

the Owner's Manual, the Warranty booklet and the Maintenance booklet

should
be
left
in the vehicle to make
Warranty terms as well as all operating, safety and maintenance information avail­

able
to the next owner.
If you change your address or if
you
bought
this
Volkswagen
used

be
sure to send in a "Notice of Address

ChangeVNotice
of Used Car Purchase"
post card. This card can be found in the
Warranty booklet or obtained from your
Volkswagen
dealer.
It is in your own
interest
that
we can

contact
you should the
need
arise.
Your
Owner's
Manual

applies
to all Vanagon/Transporter models
currently sold in the USA and
Canada.
It
contains important operating safety infor­ mation. Keep this booklet in your glove
box at all times for ready reference.

Read
it before you drive your new vehicle.

Pay
particular attention to the "Break-in
period hints" and to all points listed under

"Vehicle
operation".

Acquaint
yourself
with
your vehicle's fea­ tures and know how to operate it more

safely.
The more you know about your

Volkswagen,
the more you will enjoy driving it. For your own protection and longer service life of your vehicle, always

heed
our instructions and warnings. Igno­
ring them could result in extensive da­

mage
or serious personal injury. • the
Warranty
Booklet
and
• the
Maintenance
Booklet.
Your
Warranty
booklet
which is a separate brochure, contains
detailed information about the warranties
covering your Volkswagen.
Your
Maintenance
booklet
which is a separate brochure, explains how you can keep your Volkswagen in top
driving condition by having it serviced regularly. Always have the Maintenance
booklet
with
you when you take your

vehicle
to a Volkswagen dealer for service.

Your
Service Adviser will record each
scheduled
service.


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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
AUXILIARY HEATER* (Syncro models only)
The auxiliary heater* heats the coolant in the heating circuit and supplies the heat exchanger in the normal heating system
and the additional heat exchanger* for the
passenger compartment heating with heated coolant.
The system is switched off and on or the
switch-
on time preselected by means of a
switch and indicator unit located on the left under the instrument panel.
Air distribution and regulation is done with the controls of the normal heating and
ven­

tilation system (see "Ventilation/Heating"
on page 51).
The auxiliary heater can be used with vehicle stationary or when it is moving.
When vehicle is stationary, the heater only runs for a maximum of 30 minutes in order
to avoid draining the battery. It also switches off automatically when a coolant
temperature of 80° C (175° F) is reached.
When the coolant temperature drops below 70° C (158° F) the heater is auto­matically switched on again. The heater runs on fuel from the vehicle
tank and uses up to half a litre (one quart) per hour. Controls
A - Buttons for setting time and
preselected time
B - Indicator lamp for preselected time
C - Preselected time D - Display
E - Actual time
F - Heater on/off
G - Warning lamp (Heater on)
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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
OPERATION

Driving on dry roads

Attention

"his
is an
all-wheel drive multipurpose
rassenger
vehicle which
will
handle
and

maneuver
differently
from
an ordinary
pas­

senger
car in driving conditions which may

occur
on
streets
and
highways
and off-

'oad.
As
with
other vehicles
of
this type,
if

you make sharp turns
or
abrupt maneu­

vers,
the
vehicle
may
roll over
or
may
go
kit
of
control and
crash.
You should read
:he driving guidelines
and
instructions
in

the Owner's
Manual.
The
driver
and all
oassengers
should wear safety belts
at all

times.

Do
not
engage
the
differential lock on nor­
mal
dry
roads
as it
will
not
provide any ad­
vantage. Under these circumstances,
an
engaged differential lock
will
impair the ve-
nicle's
maneuverability and
will
cause
ex­

cessive
tire
wear.
Driving on wet, slippery roads

Due
to the
all-wheel drive,
the
engine
power
is
transmitted evenly
to a
moder­
ately slippery road surface.
On
wet surface

As
with
any
other vehicle, excessive driv­ ing speed on very wet roads can cause hy­
droplaning
and
loss
of
vehicle control.
Therefore, slow down.
The
differential lock* must
not be
engaged.

Important
instructions
on
the
differential

locks
are to be found on page
33/34.

On
slippery surfaces

On
slippery surfaces the rear axle differen­

tial
lock may only be engaged when
start­
ing
from
a
standstill
or at
very low
speeds.

When
the
road surface has improved
the
lock should
be
disengaged again. On
snow covered surfaces

On
a
snow covered road, maintain traction by making gradual changes
in
speed
or
di­
rection. Avoid sudden maneuvers. Be alert
to problems other drivers around you may be having which could create
a
hazardous
situation
for
you.
In heavy snow, maintaining reasonable
momentum
is
important
for
safe vehicle
operation. Try
to
keep moving
by
using
the
L-gear and
a
steady accelerator pedal
at

low
speed.

WARNING
•
Always
maintain
a safe driving

speed,
especially
when
road and

weather
conditions are poor.

•
Excessive
driving speed on very wet
roads can cause hydroplaning and

loss
of vehicle control.

•
Always avoid forceful and
abrupt

braking action.
You
could block all four
wheels simultaneously and lose
con­

trol
of the vehicle.

•
The braking capability of your Vana-
gon/Transporter Syncro is
greatly
de­
pendent on the
traction
of your tires.

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VEHICLE CARE
FUEL SUPPLY
Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter and requires unleaded fuel.
For maximum engine performance, un­
leaded fuel with an octaine rating of 91
RON,
which corresponds to an anti-knock
index (AKI) of 87, is recommended.
Do not use leaded gasolines.
Deposits from leaded gasolines deacti­
vate the catalytic converter and thus
defeat its purpose to control exhaust emis­

sions.

Unleaded fuels may not be available
outside the continental USA and Cana­

da.
Therefore, we recommend you do not take your vehicle to areas or coun­
tries where unleaded fuel may not be
available. Octane rating
Octane rating indicates a gasoline's ability to
resist detonation. Therefore, buying the cor­
rect octane gas is important to prevent en­
gine "knock", which reduces performance and may cause engine damage.
Under high load operating conditions, un­
leaded premium gasoline may be used.
The 91 RON octane rating which you will find above the filler neck is based on the re­ search method. The AKI octane rating unsu-
ally displayed on USA gasoline pumps is
calculated as follows: Research octane number plus motor octane number, divided
by 2.
Regular fuels have an octane rating ranging
from 91 to 95 RON (Research Octane Number) or 87 to
91
AKI.
Do not use any fuel with octane ratings
lower than 91 RON or 87 AKI.
Gasolines containing alcohol
Gasoline containing alcohol is available at
gas stations in some areas. The gas pump may not be labeled to identify that alcohol
is present in the gasoline. If it is labeled, it
may not identify what amount and type(s)
of alcohol are used. We recommend you
use quality gasoline that is NOT blended
with alcohol. The use of fuel containing alcohol can cause loss of fuel econorr
and driveability and performance pre:

lems.
If these problems are experience:
we recommend you switch to anothe brand of gasoline.
Seasonally adjusted gasoline
Many gasolines are blended to perfor-
especially well for winter or summer drl
ing.
During seasonal change-over, wl
suggest that you fill up at busy gas statior I
where the seasonal adjustment is mo-r likely to be made in time.
Gasoline additives
A major concern among many aut: manufacturers is carbon deposit build-i:
caused by the type of gasoline you use.
Although gasolines differ from onr manufacturer to another, there is a cor-
mon thread. All gasolines contain props'
ties that can cause deposits to collect ad essential engine components, specificali
fuel injectors and intake valves. Althoug- most gasoline brands include additives tc
keep engine and fuel systems clean, the;,
are not equally effective.


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VEHICLE CARE
Changing the
engine
oil
Have
your engine oil changed regularly,
but at least twice a year (see Maintenance
booklet).

This
is very important because the lubri­ cating properties of oil diminish gradually
during normal operation of the vehicle.
If you drive mostly short distances, or if
you operate the vehicle in dusty
areas,
or under predominantly stop-and-go traffic
conditions, or when temperatures remain below freezing for extended periods, the
engine oil should be changed more fre­
quently.

Due
to the detergent additives in the oil,
the fresh oil will look dark after the engine
has
been running for a short time. This is
normal and there is no reason to change
the oil more often than recommended by
the manufacturer.

Always
heed
WARNINGS
on
page
96
100 and97-
WARNING

•
Drain
the oil
into
a
container
that
is
designed for
this
purpose, one
that
is
large
enough to hold at
least
the oil

filling
of your
engine.

•
Wear
eye
protection.

• To
reduce
the
risk
of burns
from
hot

engine
oil let the
engine
cool
down
to
the touch.
•
When
removing
the oil
drain
plug

with
your fingers,
keep
as far
away
as possible.
Always
keep
your
forearm

parallel
to the ground to
help
prevent
hot oil
from
running
down
your arm.
• Engine oil is poisonous. Keep it
well

out of the
reach
of children. Con­

tinuous
contact
with
used
engine
oil is
harmful
to your skin.
Always
protect

your skin by
washing
thoroughly
with
soap and
water.

•
Always
dispose of used
engine
oil

properly.
Do not
dump
it on
garden
soil,

wooded
areas,
into
open
streams
or

down
sewage
drains.
• Recycle used
engine
oil by
taking
it to
a used
engine
oil collection
facility
in
your
area,
or
contact
a service
station.
• Turn off the engine.
• Remove the oil drain plug (arrow) when
the engine is still warm and allow the oil to
drain.

•
Always
use a new
gasket
when

reinstalling
the plug. Do not
overtighten.

•
Fill
the engine
with
oil. Do not
overfill.

Always
check engine oil level
with
dipstick
as
described on previous page.

Engine
oil capacity is listed under

"Capacities",
page 147.

Local
zoning ordinances or environmental
regulations will tell you how you can

dispose
of used engine oil. Should the dis­ carding of the old oil present a problem to

you,
we suggest you have the oil changed
at your dealer or a service station.


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Gasoline,
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Service
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1987-1989 models including Wagon
Official Factory Repair Manual by Volkswagen United States
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Official Factory Repair Manual by Volkswagen United States
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1982-1986 models

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