1992 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER air condition

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CONTROLS
AND
EQUIPVE\

Additional
water
heater*
E
additional water heater heats the
cool-

— ;he heater circuit and supplies the nor- • ^eating heat exchanger and the addi-

:~a
heat exchanger* for heating up the
rsaenger
compartment
with
heated
cool-
' ""e engine coolant circuit is not heated.
I current is supplied from a 2nd battery.

:ching
on and off and pre-selecting the
. :ch on/off times is effected via the timer,
- :h can be found in the instrument panel.

~a
air distribution and the air flow is ef-

:::ed
via the normal heating and ventila- : li aontrol elements (operating see page

a
additional water heater can be used

•en
stationary (short term operation) or -g the journey (continuous operation). If

.a;
when the vehicle is stationary the

•Her
runs for maximum 30 minutes,
;eoy
preserving the battery. Apart from
• 5 t switches off automatically, when a .: ant temperature of 92 degrees C is

Bcned.

"
an
the coolant temperature has dropped
-: .v 84 degrees C the heater switches on
The
additional water heater is supplied
with

fuel from the vehicle tank. It consumes up
to
1
litre
of fuel per hour. The heater output

is
approx. 7.0 kW.

Notes

• If the coolant temperature in the heater circuit reaches 55 degrees C, the fresh air
blower is automatically switched to stage 2.
• The additional water heater will only switch on when the temperature selector
lever
(see page 55, lever C) is pushed fully
to the
right.

• With the heater switched on the tem­ perature selector lever must not be pushed
to the
left.

• Regulating the heat output is not
poss­
ible
with
the temperature selector lever.
• When driving across country through mud or deep snow the heater exhaust pipe

can
become blocked. Therefore under

these
conditions check
that
the pipe is clear before switching on the heater.
Attention

The
heater
must
be s . ::'-
a
: : in confined spaces and when fil­

ling
the
tank.

•
Each
time the heater is sw :ce:
circu
at .-' pump and the comes::-blower continues to run for a v. K.e :: :::
down the heater
unit
quicker. Wher,-:. rg
the tank it is not necessary to vva :
end
of the run-on.
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DRIVING
TIPS

Driving
safely
Attention

The
operational
condition of your
vehicle
is
essential
to
safe

driving.
Therefore before moving off, always check
the following points:
• Lights and
turn
signals
•
Mirror
settings
• Cleanliness of
headlights,
lenses and
windows

Also
check at regular intervals, preferably
when filling the tank, all the checks listed on
page160

Furthermore compliance
with
the specified Inspection intervals - in particular the brake
fluid changing - is of great importance for operational safety - pages 93 and 98.
Attention

Safety
on the
road
depends to a

large
extent
on the personal
atti­

tude
and
style
of driving.

To
be on the safe side you should:
•
Always
put
seat
belt
on
before
moving
off -
even
in
town
traffic
-

and

• Ensure
that
all your passengers - including
those
on the
rear
seat
- are

wearing
their
belts
correctly
- page
15

Passengers
without seat belts can en­

danger
not only themselves, but also the
driver.
•
Adjust
head
rests
to body size.
The
upper edge of headrest must be ap­proximately at eye
level.

• Ensure
that
no
articles
interfere
with
operation
of pedals - page 29
•
Stow
all
luggage
correctly:
- in
boot
- page 28
- on the shelves - page 27
- on the
roof
- page 75 • Do not
drive
when
you
feel
tired.

Stop
for a break at the latest after driving for
two hours.
•
Never
drive
when
your
reactions
are
impaired
in any way. Not only alcohol but also drugs and many

medicines
can be very detrimental to your

reactions.

•
Adapt
vehicle
speed to
traffic
and
road
conditions.
Remember
that
particularly on smooth slip­
pery roads the handling and braking is li­
mited by the adhesion of the tyres. On wet

roads
the
front
wheels can aquaplane at
high
speeds.
The vehicle can then no longer

be
steered and braked properly.
•
Strictly
adhere
to the
traffic
regu­
lations
-
particularly
the speed li­

mits
-.
Further instructions on safety are given in
the various chapters in this manual.
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GENERAL
MAINTENANCE

Maintenance

-s
the
vehicle
is
fitted
with
modern
low
~aintenance
technical components only

small
amount
of
regular servicing
is re­
tired
in
order
to
maintain
the
roadworthi-
"sss,
economy and reliability.
~ne Inspection Service offered by the Vol ks-
I
agen dealers takes into account
to a
large
extent
the
individual annual mileage
cov-

e-ed and helps thus
to
keep
the
operating
:osts
as
low as possible.

Regular maintenance helps to

-J
ensure
that
the emissions - and
thus the environmental burden are

kept
as low as possible.

The
Inspection
Service
is
required
every
12
months
or
every
30 000 km,

. nichever occurs
first.

I
a mileage
of
15 000
km
(petrol engines)
or

"500
km
(Diesel engines)
is
reached before "2 months
has
elapsed,
the Oil
change
Service must
be
carried out. See page
98

5
so and
the
Service Schedule.
~ie Service Schedule also shows what »rk
is
done
at the
Inspection
and Oil

Inange
Services.
In
arduous
operating
conditions, e.g.
extremely low ambient temperatures, very
dusty conditions etc. certain service oper­
ations should be carried
out
between the in­
tervals specified.

This
applies
in
particular
to:

• Changing
the
engine
oil

• Cleaning
or
changing
the air
cleaner
el­
ement
• Draining water from
or
renewing the fuel
filter
on the
Diesel engine

The
service operations should be carried out by
a
Volkswagen dealer because this work
requires specialist knowledge, workshop
equipment and special tools. Furthermore
this work must
be
done
in
accordance
with
out instructions.

Complete
proof
of
servicing
by a
Volks­
wagen dealer can be one
of
the stipulations
for
the
upholding
of any
warranty claims during
the
one year warranty period.

Attention
Safety
regulations
place
very

strict
limits
on the
amount
of re­

pairs
and
adjustments
to
engine

and
running
gear
parts
which
can
be
done
by the
owner.
By
tinker­
ing
with
parts
which affect
the

safety
of a
motor
vehicle
one can

endanger
oneself
and
other road users.

Altering the engine settings is detrimental to the
exhaust

emissions.
This means
that
the envi­
ronment is burdened unnecessarily
and the
fuel
consumption
also
in­
creases.

The disposal of old oil, used brake

fluid,
dirty
coolant, defective
bat­

teries or worn-out tyres etc. must be
done according to environmental
protection regulations. It is even
better
if old operating fluids and parts are used
again
and
do not become a burden on the envi­
ronment. Through "recycling" valu­

able
raw-materials and
energy
are
saved and at the same
time
it re­ lieves the load on the toxic waste

dumps.
Volkswagen dealers collect
all reusable materials and parts and

passes
them
on to the correct
agency
for recycling.
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GENERAL
MAINTENANCE
Air
cleaner
Power
assisted
steering

The
paper
filter
element in the air cleaner is normally renewed as detailed in the Service

Schedule.
In very dusty conditions the el­
ement must be cleaned or renewed at
shorter intervals.
To clean or
renew
element

•
Release
clip (1 ) •
Press
locking handle ( 2 ) down and un­ hook it.
• Take
filter
housing out upwards.
• Take
filter
element out. •
Clean
element
with
compressed air or renew it.

The
element must not be washed
with
pet­ rol or moistened
with
oil.
Installing

• Insert
filter
housing. Ensure
that
the
plastic
lug on the rearend of the elementfits
in the recess in the mounting.
• Secure clip (1 ).
• Pull locking handle ( 2 ) up until it en­
gages.

The
reservoir is located in the engine com­partment on the
right
looking forward.

The
power assisted steering is filled
with
our hydraulic oil G 002 000.

The
correct oil level in the reservoir is
essen­

tial for the satisfactory operation of the power assisted steering.

The
level can only be checked
with
the en­ gine at normal operating temperature but not running.
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GENERAL
MAINTENANCE
nere are two marks
with
which the oil level
:an be
checked.

• Outside on container (Fig.) • Inside on dipstick attached to the cap. ~he oil level should always be between the
MAX."
and "MIN" marks. When the level

"as
dropped down below the "MIN" mark

:^e
power assisted steering should be
:necked
at a Volkswagen dealer. It is not
sufficient merely to top up
with
hydraulic oil.

Note
f the power assisted steering fails at any
: me or when engine is not running (vehicle on tow) the vehicle remains fully steerable cut more force must be used to
turn
the
steering wheel. Cooling
system

Under
normal conditions the cooling
sys­

tem is almost maintenance-free.
The vehicle is
fitted
with
a hinged radiator
which can be folded forward when required
- see page 104.
The cooling system is filled at the factory
with
a permanent coolant which is not

changed.
The coolant consists of water and

a
40 % concentration of our coolant additive
G
11 V8B (anti-freeze on glycol basis
with

anti-corrosion additives). This mixture not
only gives the necessary frost protection
down to -25 degrees C but also protects the
alloy parts in the cooling system against cor­
rosion.
In addition it prevents scaling and ra­
ises
the boiling point of the coolant.
The concentration of the coolant therefore must not be reduced in the summer or in
warm countries, by topping up
with
plain
water. The
coolant
additive
propor­

tion
must
be at
least
40 %.
If greater protection against frost is re­
quired, the proportion of G 11 V8B additive

can
be increased, but only up to 60 % other­
wise the anti-freeze protection is reduced
and furthermore the cooling effect is im­
paired.
Vehicles
for export to cold countries -s~a .
have frost protection down to -35 decrees

C.

Only
our G 11 V8B or an additive v/rs :~e

specification
TL-VW 774 B (markea or
container) should be added to the coolant.
The additives can be obtained from
Volks­

wagen dealers.

Other
additives
can be
very
detri­

mental
to the
anti-corrosion
effect
in
particular.

The
subsequent
corrosion
damage
can
lead
to
coolant
loss
resulting
in

major
engine
damage.
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GENERAL
MAINTENANCE
Arduous
operating
conditions
ne vehicle construction and equipment is
resigned for normal operating conditions.
his also applies to the frequency and the
extent of the maintenance laid down in the
service
Schedule.
f the vehicle is used in arduous operating
conditions (e.g. continuous trailer towing,
exceptionally high or low ambient tempera-

:ures,
very dusty conditions, poor quality

ruel,
etc.) it may be necessary to carry out
special
technical preparations, such as ;hanging the oil to the appropriate viscosity, ^stalling special air cleaners, modifying the
ignition timing etc. Furthermore, the main­
tenance must also be matched to the oper­
ating conditions - see also page 93.
Driving
abroad

If the vehicle is to be taken abroad, the fol­
lowing must also be borne in mind:
• If the vehicle has a catalytic converter, one must ensure
that
unleaded petrol will be available during the journey - see
page 86.The automobile clubs offer infor­ mation about the unleaded filling station
network.
• Although there are more than 10 000
Volkswagen
dealers all over the world to
service
Volkswagen vehicles there are
countries in which only a limited amount of

service
is available or none at all.
• In certain countries it is also possible
that
your vehicle model is not soid so
that
certain
spare
parts will not be available or
that
the

Volkswagen
personnel are not familiar
with
the repair procedure should anything go
wrong.
The Volkswagen
Sales
Centres in Germany or the
Importer
concerned will be only too
pleased
to give advice on the necessary
technical preparation of the vehicle, on the maintenance required and on the repair

possibilities.

The addresses are given in the vehicle wallet. • When the vehicle is used in a country
which drives on the opposite side of the road to the home country the wedge

shaped
areas on the headlight lenses must be masked - see page 129.

Driving
on
holiday

Before starting off note the following
points:
• The roadworthiness and driving safety are particularly important when on holiday-

see
page 78.
• With a fully laden vehicle and/or roof rack, the handling changes. The driving
style must be adapted to the different condi­
tions - more information on loading is given
on page 28.
The
tyre
pressures must be checked - see
page147.

• When a trailer is to be towed, there are many special points to note - see page 81.
• If an oil change or an Inspection Service
is
probably going to become necessary dur­
ing the
trip,
it is advisable to have this work
done before going on holiday if possible.

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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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DO-IT-YOURSELF
• The radios from the Genuine Volks­ wagen Accessory Programme11 are similar
to those used in the factory and ensure
trouble-free installation. These sets are in keeping
with
the advanced technology and
well-planned easy-to-operate design. In
Germany
there is also an Exchange Service
for these radios so
that
even after years of
use
a set requiring repair can be exchanged

cheaply
for a completely reconditioned,

good-as-new
set by a Volkswagen dealer.
• Loudspeakers,
fitting
parts, aerials and
suppression
kits should also be taken from
the Genuine Volkswagen Accessory
Pro­

gramme11. These parts have all been

specially
developed for each vehicle model. • When installing the aerial it is essential to
ensure
that
the hole provided by the factory
where the aerial enters the body is sealed
very carefully. In addition the aerial cable,
the connecting wires and the loudspeaker
wires must be routed so
that
they cannot
chafe,
rattle
or get tangled up
with
moving parts (e.g. pedals, steering, heating controls
etc.). Otherwise the operation of the
con­

trols may be affected or vehicle safety im­
paired.

In
cases
of doubt, exact information can be
obtained from Volkswagen dealers.
Emergency
starting

|B43-
174[

A
- Flat battery
B
- Boosting battery
The battery is located in the engine com­ partment.
If the engine will not start because the ba:-
tery is
flat,
jumper
cables can be
con­
nected to the battery of another vehicle tc
start the engine. The following points
should be noted:
• Both batteries must be of the 12 Volt var­ iety and the capacity (Ah) of the booster bat­
tery must be approximately the same as

that
of the
flat
battery.
• The jumper cables must be heav enough to carry the load. Note cable manu­
facturer's data.
Not available in all export markets
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