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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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Fuse arrangement No. Component Amp. No. Component Amp.
From left to right: 1
Radiator fan 30 17 Windshield wiperengine 10
2 Brake lights 10
18 Brake warning light,
3 Interior lights, illuminated heated driver's seat,
Make-up mirror, clock,
ciga
cruise control system 10
rette lighter, radio 15 19 Turn signals 10
4 Emergency flasher system 15 20 Number plate light,
5 Vacant headlight washer
10
6 Vacant 21 Low beam left
10
7 Tail and side light left 10
22 Low beam right 10
8 Tail and side light right
10
9 High beam right 10
10 High beam left
10 Additional fuses
11 Windshield wipers and washer
15 (in separate holders)
12 Cruise control system
Air conditioner, power above the fuse box:
windows, auxiliary heater, Instrument lightning
10
electric outside mirrors, Overheating fuse for auxiliary heater
10
auxiliary heat exchanger, Main fuse for auxiliary heater
20
rear window wiper 20 Central locking 20
13 Fresh air fan
20 Automatic fuse for window lifter
20
14 Rear window heating, heated
rear view mirror, light for Color codes
15
16 lighting switch
Back-up lights
Double tone horn 20
10
15 10 Amp. fuses - red
15 Amp. fuses - blue
15
16 lighting switch
Back-up lights
Double tone horn 20
10
15 20 Amp. fuses - yellow
30 Amp. fuses - green
The number on the face of the fuse is the amperage rating.
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REPLACING BULBS
Before starting to replace a bulb, switch off
the respective circuit.
Do not touch the glass part of the new bulb
with bare fingers. Finger prints left on the
glass evaporate when the bulb gets hot,
the vapor settles on the reflector surface and dims it.
Always use the same
type
of bulb. The designation is marked on the bulb.
It is advisable to always
carry
a box of
spare bulbs in the vehicle. Bulbs can be
obtained from any VW dealer.
It should contain, at least, the following
bulbs which are important for traffic safety:
12V/70/50W
- Headlight
12V/21
/5W -
Front
turn
signal and
front
side marker light
12V/21W
- Rear
turn
signal
12V/3W
- Rear side marker light
12V/21/5W
- Brake and tail lights
12V/4W
- Licence plate light Headlights
The outer units are for low and high beams and have two filaments. The auxiliary
driving lamps are for high beam only and have one filament.
Should it become necessary to replace a
headlight bulb, the air intake grille must be
removed first. • With a screwdriver loosen the five
quick-release screws along upper edge c
grille.
•
Pull
the grille slightly toward you.
•
Then
lift the grille out of its retainer.
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