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(for
example , Radio operation instructions).
and the supplement should be read
''Vehicle operation ". T here you will see how
For safety reasons please note also the information regarding additional acces
sories, modifications and parts replace ment on page 153.
The oth er chap ters are also impo rtant cause correc t op eration of t he vehicle -in
ad dition to pro per care and mainten ance -
serves to mai ntain the value of th e
ditions for upholding warranty claims . Notes
explaining this manual
:
This manual describes
the equipment
concern safety and are highlighted like this throughout this manual.
Texts identified by this symbol and
terisk may be sta nd ard on certain models
and opti ona l o n ot he rs.
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TABLE
Difficult operating conditions ........ 154
tank ,
and protection ............ 114
Ma
int enance , Engine hood . . . . 122 , 124
Engine compartment
............... 126
accesso ries, Mod ificatio ns
and Parts ............. 154
and CB radios .... 155
Engine data ...................... 177
Capaci ties
...... .................. 178
D ime nsions ..
..................... 179
Weights
..........................
........................ 1 28 J
ack and
system ................... 133
Tr ansmission
................ 135
Brake
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . 136 , 138 Compac
t spare
................. 159
Fuses
........................... 1 63 R eporting safety defects ............ 182
Operating your
outside
t he
................ 142
Windshield /rear window washer
container
................ ......... 143
I a radio ...........................
Emergency sta rting ................ 171
....... 183
Wiper ..................... 144
Dust and
............... 145
Tires
I .................... 146
Eme rgency towing with tow truck .............. 173
Lifting
..................... 175
..................... ....... 187
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page
window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2 -Door handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3 -Adjuster control for outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4 -Air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
5 -Air vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
6 -Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 7 4
7 -
illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
8 -Height adjuster for steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
9 -
cluster: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Warning indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
-Steering lock ignition starter switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
14-1
) . . . . . . . .
15 -Climate controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
16 -
side Air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
idle speed boost
( D1esel models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
-Turn signals with knobs for cruise control ................. .
21 -Horn (works only when the ignition is switch on)
22 -Driver 's side air bag ................................... .
23 -Windshield wiper washer lever
w ith knobs for multi -function indicator .................... .
24 -Air conditioning switches ...............•........•.......
25 -Ashtray .............................•.................
26 -Gearshift lever (Manual transmission) .................... .
Selector lever (Automatic transmission) ............... .... .
27 -
29 -Rear window defogge r switch ................•...........
-
78
82
92
56 51
For technical reasons, the arrangement of the switches and
indica to r/warnin g lig hts may differ. The govern ing factor is the symbol on the sw itch itself.
1
) A separate brochure is prov1ded for your you place your radio , yourself Service".
7
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CARE
Charging of battery
The battery contains acid.
Therefore , keep battery out of reach of
Charge battery in a area. Keep away from open
rinse with water for minutes and
Never charge a frozen battery. because of gas trapped in the ice. a frozen battery to thaw out first.
Fast charging a battery is dangerous and
Battery acid that may during charging be washed off with a of warm water and baking soda to
Never use a fast charger as a booster to start the engine . This damage sensitive nents, such as units, radio, etc. , as
and instructions that come with your battery charger .
is not necessary to remove the battery
from the engine compartment , and it is
Make sure the in each and marks. ma rk, you r aut horized co rrect
the condition.
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Mobile telephones
and CB radios
Mobi le telephones or CB radios should not be used in the vehicle unless a
you use a antenna,
the high frequency energy (resonance
Using a
to the high frequency energy emitted!
Moreover the unit only achieves maximum
pick-up if an outside antenna is installed.
Note
Always heed the instructions of mobile telephones and CB radios.
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Fuse arrangement from
15
11 -H igh beam,
12-High beam , right ............... .
164 N
o.
Amp
13-Horn ..........................
14 -Back -up lights ......... 15
15
-En g ine e lectro nic s ..... .........
16-Power sunroof , front map/
reading light ................. .. 15
17 -Emergency flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
19-Radiator fan, A/C ...............
-Brake lights ....................
21 -Dome and luggage compartment
lights, c igarette li ghter , ..... 15
22 -Radio, cigarette lighter ,
luggage compartment release . . . . 1
fuses
(located above the relays) Amp
Fuse for
Fuse for
Fuse for A/C ....................
the engine compartment above the brake
booster:
plugs 1 l ...
Co lor codes:
light brown :
........ 5 ampere
red: .............. . ampere
blue: ..... 15 ampere
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Center stop in rear window
Press spring housing inwards and take hous ing off.
out and
Rein stall housing.
a radio
note the
The factory installed are de
s igned for Genu in e Volkswagen Radios.
W he n installing a different
radio,
con nection s may not be
compatible
different connector
may be
nee ded .
install or the ra dio .
They are the most with the offer
Gen uine Volkswagen Radios with the
n ecessary installation compo nents and
instructions .
installing a radio could
cause a short circuit.
This could result in
an electrical fire.
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-On/off switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Note: The ra dio features code system,
if the radio does not emit any
sound when it is switched on and is page 11 for instructions.
-
. . . ......... 3
-Station finder: press knob ..... 3
-Cassette side change-over button .. 3
- C D function switch . . . . . . .
.3
Bass control ,
control . . . . . . . . . . . .3
button fo r automatic
s ta tion scann ing . . . . . . . . .... 5
2
page
for automatic tape scanning. .5
- for automatic CD scanning ..... 5
-Repeat button for cassette and
C D for repeat function ..... . 5
-Mix/COLBY B NR button . . ...... 5
When cassettes recor ded with B NR , press button.
buttons ........ 6
® -
Cassette mode indicator ......... 7
Preset station indicator .... .... 7
-Cassette side indicator ......... 8
-CD number indicator . . . . . . . . . .1
........ ... 7
-time/track number ..... .. ..........
indicator .. ..... ...... 7
Metai-C r02 tape type indicator ... 7
............. 8
-Cassette Stop/Eject button . . . . . .. 8
Fast forward and rewind buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Anti-theft ........... 11
CD mode indicator ...........
TRACK indicator for CD ........
indicator for CD ..........
Laboratories Licensing
C orpor ation .
Laboratories
Licensing C orporat ion .
The mode and anoth er funct ion s with changer oper ation ask your