1992 VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE window

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Paint damage

Small marks in the paint such as scratches
or stone damage should be touched up im­ mediately with paint (Volkswagen touch-up
stick or spray can) before the metal starts to rust.
However, should rust be found at any time
it must be removed thoroughly and then the
area treated first with an anti-corrosion primer and then the correct paint applied.
You can of course have this work done by a
Volkswagen dealer.
The number of the original vehicle paint is given on the data sticker (see page 154 ).

Windows
Remove snow and ice from windows and
mirrors with a plastic scraper only. To avoid
scratches due to dirt on the glass, the
scraper should only be pushed in one direc­
tion and not moved to and fro.
Traces of rubber, oil, wax, grease or silicone
can be removed with a window cleaning
sol­
ution or a silicone remover.
The windows should also be cleaned on the inside at regular intervals. Do not dry the windows with the leather
used for the paintwork because traces of
paint cleaner will cause streaks to appear on
the glass.
To avoid damaging the
heating element
wires
in the rear window do not put
stickers over the wires on the inside.

Door, boot
and
window
weatherstrips

The weatherstrips will remain flexible and last longer if they are rubbed lightly with a
rubber protective compound from time to

time.
This will also stop the weatherstrips
from freezing on in the winter.

Plastic parts
and
leatherette

Exterior plastic parts are cleaned with nor­
mal washing and interior parts with a damp

cloth.
If this is not sufficient, these parts and leatherette may only be cleaned with

special solvent-free
plastic cleaners.
Curtains

The curtains may only be cleaned chemi­ cally. They should not be washed as the.
could shrink, and/or the fire-resistant prop­erties could be washed out.

Upholstery cloth
and
textile
trim

Upholstery cloth and textile trim on doc-
panels, parcel shelves, luggage compart­ ment covers, headlining etc. must be
cleaned with special cleaners or dry foarr
and a soft brush.

Cleaning seat belts Keep belts clean
because they may nc:
retract properly if very dirty.
Dirty belts can be cleaned by washing with
a mild soap solution without taking the belt; out of the vehicle.

Note
Inertia reel belts should be completely dr.
before they are allowed to roll up.
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GENERAL
MAINTENANCE
Windscreen
washer
system
"he fluid container is on the
right
of the en­ gine compartment. The container holds
about 5 litres, on vehicles
with
headlight
washer
system* about 7 litres.

The
rear window washer is supplied
with
fluid from the container in the engine com-oartment. Filling the
container

Pull
the cap off and
fill
container to the brim

with
washer fluid.
Press
cap on
tightly
again,
then switch on ignition and check
operation of washer system.
It is advisable to add a window cleaning
sol­

ution
with
a wax remover
(with
anti-freeze
additive in winter) to the water because plain water is not usually sufficient to clean
the glass and headlight lenses quickly and
thoroughly. The mixing ratios on the win­ dow cleaner packaging must be adhered to.

Even
when
heated
windscreen

washer
jets*
are fitted, a window clean­ ing solution containing anti-freeze should

be
added to the water in the winter.

Note

If at any time no window cleaning solution

with
anti-freeze additive is available, methylated spirits can be
used.
Do not,
under any circumstances, add engine
cool­

ing system fluid or other additives.
Adjusting
washer
jets

When
the vehicle is stationary, the water
should
hit the windscreen approximately as

shown.

The
jet for the rear window washer is in the
wiper shaft. The water jet should hit the
glass
in the centre of the wiped area.

The
jets can be adjusted
with
a needle.

The
jets for the
headlight
washer
sys­
tem*
can only be adjusted
with
a specia

tool.
When adjustment is necessary,
con­

tact your Volkswagen dealer.
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Windscreen
wiper
blades
3ood wiper blades are essential for clear vi­

sion.

~o prevent streaks
from
forming on the
glass
the wiper blades should be cleaned •egularly
with
a window cleaning solution.
.A/hen
very
dirty
and
full
of insect remains,
:he blades can be cleaned
with
a sponge or doth.

Jerky
operation of the wiper blades can be
caused
by wax remains on the windscreen,
after washing the vehicle in an automatic
;ar-wash.
Filling the windscreen washer
container
with
a window cleaner containing

a
wax remover can cure the problem.

For
safety reasons the wiper blades should
oe renewed once or twice a year. Wiper

olades
can be obtained
from
all Volkswagen

dealers.
Changing
wiper
blades

Taking
the
wiper
blade
off
• Hinge the wiper arm up and position the blade horizontally.
•
Press
the retaining spring
(arrow
A) and push the blade towards the screen at the

same
time
(arrow
B).

Securing
the
wiper
blade

The retaining spring must engage audibly in the wiper arm.
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GENERAL
MAINTENANCE

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In winter the following points should be
noted:
• Winter weather is particularly hard on the
battery
and it should therefore be
checked,
preferably by a Volkswagen
dealer, before the onset of cold weather. If the vehicle is not driven for several weeks
when the temperatures are very low, the
battery
should be taken out - for
further
in­
formation see page 107.
• On a vehicle
with
a Diesel engine, winter
Diesel
must be used at temperatures below
0 degrees C - see page 87.
• The water should be drained out of the
Diesel
fuel
filter
before the onset of
winter.

This
operation is also included in the Lubri­ cation
Service.

• The anti-freeze in the cooling system should be checked before the cold
season
starts - see page 101.
• The engine oil viscosity must be correct for the ambient temperature - see page 99.
• Particularly in
winter,
frequent washing and waxing of the vehicle is the best way to protect it against harmful environmental in­

fluences.
• In winter the windscreen washer
sys­

tem should always be filled
with
a window
cleaning solution containing an anti-freeze
additive.
• To remove snow and ice
from
the win­ dows and mirrors, a plastic scraper should be used - see page 90.
• The road holding and handling can be im­ proved in winter road conditions by the use
of winter or All-weather tyres - see pages 114and146.
• When driving in mountainous districts in winter it is advisable to take snow chains

with
you. On some such roads, snow chains
are obligatory - see also page 114.
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DO-IT-YOURSELF
Fuse
layout

<*'om
left
to
right)

No.
Component
A11
' - Dipped beam
left,
headlight range control
left
10
I- Dipped beam
right,
headlight range control
right
10
3-
Instrument
and number plate lighting 10
--
Rear
wiper, seat heating 15

5-
Windscreen wiper,
windscreen and rear window

washer/elec.
heated

washer
jets 15

5-
Blower, air conditioner 30
/- Tail and side
light
right,
engine compartment
light
10

3-
Tail and side
light
left
10
9-
Rear
window heating, mirror heating 20

10-
Fog lights, rear fog
light
15
II- High beam
left,
high beam
warning lamp 10

12-
High beam
right
10

13-
Horn, radiator fan (run-on) 10
1 Ampere No.
Component
A

14-
Reversing lights, electric outside mirrors, sliding/tilting
roof,
shift pattern auto, gearbox,

cruise
control system
(cancel contacts on the brake
and clutch pedal) 10

15-
Engine electronics 10

16-
Warning lamps,
dash
panel insert,
glove box
light
15

17-
Turn signals 10

18-
Electric fuel pump,

Lambda
probe 20

19-
Radiator fan, air conditioner 30

20-
Brake lights 10

21-
Interior
and luggage compartment lights, make-up mirror
light,

clock,
radio,
central locking 15

22-
Cigarette lighter 10
Additional
fuses
(in separate holders)
• above the relays A11

Fuse
for electric windows 20
• In the engine compartment on the bulk­
head
above the brake servo:

Glow
plugs21 50
• Under the driver's seat

Fuse
for additional water heater 10

Fuse
for heater blower .30

Fuse
for water heater
glow plug 20
Fuse
for auxiliary heater3' 25
Fuse colour code:

Red:
10 Ampere

Blue:
15 Ampere

Yellow:
20 Ampere

Green:
30 Ampere
21 This fuse should only be renewed by
a
Volks­
wagen dealer.
31 On vehicles
with
swivelling seats this fuse
can
be found in the side
trim
behind the
driver's seat.

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ALPHABETICAL
INDEX

A
Acceleration
figures 142

Accessories
117 Activated charcoal
filter
138
Additional heater 62
Additional water heater 67
Adjusting brake pressure regulator . . 155
Adjusting headlights 128 Adjusting washer
jets
108

Air
cleaner 100

Air
conditioner 57

Air
distribution 55

Alloy
wheels 91

Analog
clock 46

Anti-dazzle
inside mirror 13
Anti-freeze 101 Anti-locking brake system (ABS) .... 30
Arduous operating conditions 115
Armrests 21

Ashtrays
73
ATF
99
Automatic gearbox 32
Automatic wash plants 88
Auxiliary heater 63
Axle
loads 148

B

Battery 106
Belt height adjustment 16
Blower
55
Bonnet 94
Brake
fluid
104
Brake
servo 30

Brake
system 104

Brake
warning lamp 48
Brakes
29, 139
c

Capacities
153

Capacity
141

Care
of body 88
Care
of car 88

Catalyst
137

Cavity
preservation 92
Central
locking system 8

Cetane
Number 87
Changing
bulbs 124

Changing
front
turn
signal bulb 125

Changing
wheels 120

Chassis
number 154
Checks
when
filling
the
tank
160

Child
safety 18

Child
seats 18
Child-proof catch 9 Cigarette lighter 73

Cleaning
and anti-corrosion
treatment
of engine compartment 91

Clock
46

Cold
starting aid 38

Combined
weight 151

Compression
ratio
141
Consumption figures 143

Coolant
additive 101
Coolant
level 47, 102
Coolant
temperature - Gauge 41

Cooling
system 101

Cruise
control system 53
D
Dash
panel 4

Dashboard
and controls 4
Defrosting windows 56, 58

Diesel
fuel 87
Dimensions
152
Dip lever 52
Dipstick - Automatic gearbox 99
- Engine 97
Direction indicators 48
Do-it-yourself 118

Door
locks 9

Doors
9 Drawbar weight 83
Driver's seat 20
Driving abroad 115
Driving on holiday 115
Driving safely 78 Driving tips 76

E

Electric
socket 73

Electric
window
lifters
12

Emergency
lights 51
Emergency
starting 130

Emission
control system 137
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ALPHABETICAL
INDEX

Engine
-Code
letters 154

-Data
141
- Intervals of oil change 93

-Number
154

-Oil
96 - Oil capacity
1
53
- Oil change intervals 98
- Oil consumption 97
- Oil level 97
- Oil pressure 47
- Starting/stopping 37

Engine
compartment 95

Engine
compartment
light
72
Engine
number 154 Environment
- Activated charcoal
filter
738

-Battery
707
- Brake
fluid
705 - Care of car 88
- Coolant 103
- Driving environment consciously 79 - Driving
with
low emissions/noise 79
- Emission
control
system 737
- Engine oil 98
- Filling the
tank
85
-Fuel 86 - Maintenance 93
-Old oil 98 - Old
tyres
712 - Petrol vapour accumulator .... 738
-
Tyre
pressure
7
70
- Tyres 7 72
- Unleaded
fuel
86
- Washing the vehicle 89

F

Fan
103

Filling
the tank 85

Filter
preheating 87

First
aid kit 118

Fog
lights 51, 125
Folding
seat 25

Foot
mats 29

Fresh
air ventilation 56
Front axle load 148 Front seats 20

Fuel
86

-Additives
86, 87

-Consumption
79,143
- Filter 116
- Filter preheating 87 - Gauge 46
- Saving 79

Fuses
122

G

Gear
change marks 40, 77

Gear
lever 31

Gearbox
oil 99

Glove
box 74
Glow
plugs 38
H

Handbrake
31
Head
restraints 19

Headlight
beam control 50

Headlight
flasher 52

Headlight
washer system 54

Heated
rear window 51

Heating
55, 57

High
beams 48

Horn
4
I
Identification data 154
Ignition
lock 36

Increased
payload 149

Inertia
reel belts 16 Inside mirror 13
Inspection intervals 98
Installing seat 22

Instrument
lighting 50
Instruments 40
Interior
lights 72, 126
Intervals of inspection 93
Intervals of oil change 93

J
Jack
120

Jacking
points 120

Jumper
cable 130

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ALPHABETICAL
INDEX

K

Keys
7
34

L

^ambda probe 86, 137

Lap
belt 17

Lashing
eyes 28 Lifting vehicle 134
Lighting 50
Lighting switch 50
Loading/sleeping surface 26
Lubricant additives 99
Lubricants 96 Luggage compartment 28
Luggage compartment cover 27
M

M
& S tyres 116 Maintenance 93
Make-up mirror 73
Manual gearbox 31
Masking
headlights 129
Maximum engine speed 77 Maximum speed 142

Mileage
recorder 40
Mirror heating 14
Mirrors 13 Mobile telephones 117
Modifications 117
Moving radiator forwards 104
Multi function indicator 42
N
Number plate lights 126
o Octane rating 86
Oil
capacity 153

Oil
change intervals 98

Oil
consumption 97

Oil
pressure 47

Oil
specifications 96

Oils
96
Output 141
Outside mirror 13
P
Paint care 89
Paint number 154
Parking 138 Parking lights 52 Parking lock 33

Payload
148

Pedal
29 Performance figures 142

Permissible
GVW 148 Petrol
-Additives 86
- Consumption 143
- Quality 86
Petrol vapour accumulator 138
Pivoting seats 21

Power
assisted steering 100
Power
flow
139
R

Radio
129

Rear
axle load 148
Rear
fog
light
51, 126

Rear
lights 125

Rear
seat bench 23

Rear
window wash/wipe 54
Recirculating air switch 61 Removing seat 22

Renewal
of parts 117
Restraint systems 18

Rev
counter 46
Reverse
gear 34

Reversing
lights 31
Roof
load 75, 148

Roof
load carrying system 75

Roof
rack 75 Running-in 76
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