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CONTENTS
DASHBOARD AND

CONTROLS

Layout
4
i\='-:ng
lamps 6

CONTROLS
AND

EQUIPMENT

•
e.s. Central locking system 7, 8
I:cs, Tailgate 9, 10
I'I
~g doors 11

..
-^ows, Mirrors 12, 13
Sea: belts 15 5re:y for children 18
-ead restraints 19

Seats
20 _:ariing/sleeping surface 26

__ggage
compartment cover 27 __cgage compartment/load surface ... 28
-edals, Brakes 29 Vanual gearbox 31
--tomatic gearbox 32
gnition
lock 36
Starting / Stopping the engine .... 37, 38 "struments 40

.'.
arning lamps 47
Switches 50
~yn signal and dip lever 52

3'uise
control system 53 .'.'indscreen wiper 54
-eating and ventilation 55

Air
conditioner 57
Recirculating air switch 61
Auxiliary heater 63
Additional
water heater 67
Sun roof, Sliding/tilting roof 70, 71
nterior lights, Sun visors 72, 73
Ashtray, Cigarette lighter 73
-oof
rack 75
DRIVING
TIPS

The first 1500 km - and afterwards ... 76 Driving safely 78
Driving economically and

ecologically
79
Trailer towing 81

GENERAL
MAINTENANCE
Filling the tank, Fuel 85, 86
Care of car, Maintenance 88, 93 Bonnet, Engine compartment 94, 95
Engine oil, Gearbox oil 96, 99

Air
cleaner 100 Power assisted steering 100

Cooling
system 101
Brake fluid 104
Battery 106
Windscreen washer system 108
Wheels 110
Arduous operating conditions 115
Winter driving 116
Accessories, modifications and
renewal of parts 117
Mobile
telephones and two way
radios 117

DO-IT-YOURSELF

First
aid kit, Warning triangle 118
Vehicle tools 118 Spare wheel/changing wheel ... 119, 120
Fuses
122

Changing
bulbs 124
Adjusting/masking headlights .. 128,129
Headlights 129
Installing radio 129
Emergency starting 130
Tow starting/towing 132
Lifting vehicle 134
TECHNICAL
DESCRIPTION

Engine 136
Emission control system 137
Activated charcoal filter '38 Power flow '39
Steering, Axles 139 Brakes, Body -139,
1
AC
Environment compatibility 140

TECHNICAL
DATA
Engine 141
Performance 142
Fuel consumption 143
Spark plugs 145
V-belts 145
Wheels,
Tyre
pressures 146, 147

Weights,
Trailer weights 148, 151 Dimensions 152
Capacities 153
Vehicle identification data 154

SPECIAL
INFORMATION

Adjusting the brake pressure regulator 155

ALPHABETICAL
INDEX

Alphabetical index 156

CHECKS
WHEN
FILLING

THE TANK
Overview 160
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DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS

Page

| Remote controlled outside mirror
13

2
Switch for electric windows 12

3
Switches 50
-
Air
vents

55,
58

5
_urn signal and headlight dip lever

Cruise
control system 52

53

z
Emergency
light
system switch 51

Combi
instrument:
Warning lamps Instruments 47
40
I
Ignition
lock 36
9
Windscreen
wiper/washer lever

with
switch for
multi
function indicator 54
42
1 10
Switches

50

Air
vents
55,
58
I 12
Space
for auxiliary heater controls
63

'
3
Radio"

'-
Glove
box
74
' 5
Bonnet
release handle
94
0
Lola
starting aid (Diesel engines) 17

Fuse
box behind shelf
—
18 Horn ( only functions
with
ignition switched on

19
Controls
and switches for heating/ventilation
... air conditioner V-
20
Gear
lever (manual gearbox)

Selector
lever (automatic gearbox) 31
21
Switch
for recirculating air

s:

22
Ashtray
73
23
Cigarette lighter/electric socket

Notes

• Some of the items listed are only
fitted
on certain mi optional extras.
• On righthand drive vehicles the arrangement of the sv the location of some items can vary. The symbols on tr are the same as for lefthand drive vehicles.
11
Vehicles
with
a factory
fitted
radio have a radio instruction iea
When
service installing a radio pay
attention
to the ins
page
129 in the "Do-it-yourself" section.
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Mirrors

CONTROLS
AND
EQUIPMENT

dow open.
Adjusting mirrors

The rear view mirrors should always
be
ad­
justed properly before moving
off so
that
good vision
to the
rear
is
obtained.

Anti-dazzle
inside
mirror

The lever
on the
lower edge
of the
mirror should
be
pointing forwards when
the
basic

setting
is
made.

To
set the
anti-dazzle position, pull lever
to

the rear.

Outside mirror

The outside mirror should
be
adjusted
so

that
the side
of
your own vehicle can
just
be
seen.
This setting ensures the best possible
field
of
view, and
in
addition
it
serves
as an
instant check
on the
mirror setting.

Normal outside mirrors
are
adjusted
by

pressing
the
edge
of the
mirror surface
in

the mirror housing. / R
/
(B707T76]

Electrically
adjustable
mirrors* are

set
by
moving
the
knob
in the
driver's door
trim.
Turning
the
knob from
L to
R switches
con­

trol
from
left
to
right
mirror.

If the
electrical control
of the
mirror fails
at

any time
the
mirrors can
be
adjusted man­ ually
by
pressing
on the
edge
of the
mirror

surface.

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Note
for vehicles
with
convex or as­

pherical
outside
mirrors
*
Convex (curved outwards) mirrors enlarge
the field of view but they make objects look
smaller.
These mirrors make it difficult to
estimate how far away a following vehicle
is.

Aspherical outer mirrors have a mirror
surface
with
different curvature. This wide-

angle
mirror increases the area of vision

even
more so than conventional convex mirrors. Their usefulness is also limited
when judging the distance to vehicles ap­ proaching from behind.

Mirror heating
*

The
electrically operated outside mirrors are heated as long as the heated rear window

is
switched on.
Folding outside mirrors
in

The
outside mirrors can be folded in.

When
folded in the mirrors are held by
a
det­ ent.

To
fold out
again,
press mirror in towards ve­
hicle,
press detent in and fold mirror out -

see
illustration.
Attention

When
folding
mirror
out
ensure
that
the
fingers
are not
trapped
between
mirror
and
bracket
-
Danger
of
injury.

Notes

• Before putting the vehicle through an au­ tomatic washing plant, the mirrors should
be
folded in to prevent them becoming dam­

aged.

• These remarks apply only to vehicles
with
normal outside mirrors. Mirrors on ex­tended arms can also be folded in but they
have
no detent.
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CONTROLS
AND
EQUIPMENT

3
-
Emergency lights .
nen the emergency lights are on, a warn-
'z lamp in the switch flashes as well.
Ine system also works when the ignition is
;
.-.itched off.

4
-
Knurled wheel for seat
^Jf
heating*

~~e cushion and backrest of the
front
seats
:
=
n
be heated electrically when the ignition
s
on.

_~e
heating is switched on and regulated .vth the knurled wheel.

•
switch heating off,
turn
knurled wheel to

:_e
left
to the detent position.
5
-
Heated rear window
QpJ

The
heating works only when ignition is on.

When
heater is on a lamp in the switch lights up.

As soon
as
window
is
clear,

switch element
off. The
reduced
current consumption helps
to re­

duce
the
fuel
consumption
- see
also
page
80.

On
vehicles
with
electrically adjustable ex­
terior mirrors the mirrors are heated as long

as
the rear window heating is switched on.
6
-
Fog lights •/
|Q

Rear fog light

First
detent - fog lights

Second
-
front
and rear fog
detent lights, or rear fog
light
only

At the second position a warning lamp in the switch comes on.

The fog lights
work
with
the side lights (ignition on), low or high beams.

The rear fog light
works only
with
the fog lights or
with
the low or high beams.

Due
to the amount of
dazzle
it
causes
the

rear
fog
light
should only be switched on
when the visibility is very poor (in Germany
for example, below 50 metres).

Note
The
electrical system of the factory
fitted

tow bar* is wired-up so
that
when towing

a
trailer
fitted
with
rear fog lights, the rear
fog
light
on the towing vehicle are automati­
cally
switched off.
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Sun visors
Ashtrays CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Cigarette
lighter

•= sun visors can be pulled out of the
x~:re mountings and swung towards the

*
i
z
'S.

"*"
e
make-up mirror can also have a sliding
'." :he mirror
with
light* (illustration), mov-•: :ne sliding cover switches mirror lighting
:" and off. The lighting is also automatically
= '. iched off and on when the sun visor is
'= sed or lowered. Ashtray in dash
panel

To
empty - Open ashtray, press spring down and pull ashtray out.

To
replace -
Push
ashtray into the
guides.

Ashtray in passenger
compart­
ment

Removing:

Open
ashtray, press down and take out.
Replacing:

Insert ashtray in from above and then push
fully in.
The
cigarette
lighter
is switched on by
pushing in the element. When the heating
element glows, the lighter springs back
automatically - pull it out immediately and
use
it.

The
cigarette
lighter
socket can be
used
for other electrical
accessories
with
a

capacity
of up to 120 watts. When the en­
gine is not running this will however dis­
charge
the battery. Further information see
chapter
Accessories
on page 117 .

Attention
Be
careful
when
using the ciga­

rette
lighter!

Careless or
uncontrolled
use of
the
cigarette
lighter
can cause burns.
The
cigarette
lighter
and the socket also
work
when
the igni­

tion
is
switched
off and the key removed.
For
this
reason
children
should

never
be
left
in the
vehicle
on

their
own.

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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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DRIVING
TIPS

• As the factory installation of a towing bracket includes the modification of the

cooling
system, this should also be done
when service installing a bracket. Other­

wise
overheating may occur when the en­ gine is pulling hard (mountains, high ambi­
ent temperature, heavy trailer loads).

Certain
vehicle versions can be equipped

with
a heavy-duty cooling system ex fac­

tory,
even though the vehicle is delivered

without
a towing bracket. Details can be ob­
tained from Volkswagen dealers.
• Volkswagen dealers have all the
necess­
ary information on the installation of towing
brackets
and the
fitting
of a heavy-duty

cooling
system. The installation should
therefore be done by them.
• If, when towing a trailer for commercial
purposes,
the permissible
total
weight of

vehicle
and trailer - also
with
passenger
cars
- exceeds 3500 kg, it is necessary to in­
stall and use a tachograph in most European

countries.
Operations
instructions

• When inserting the 13 plug
into
the
socket
on the vehicle, the ribbed sleeve on
the plug must be turned fully to the
right.

The
lid of the socket then engages over the
boss
on the
sleeve.

• If the
traffic
behind the trailer cannot be
seen
properly
with
the standard rear view mirrors, additional outside mirrors will be

necessary.
Both outside mirrors must be

fitted
on folding arms and adjusted to give
a
good view to the rear at all times.
• Pitching movements between towing
vehicle
and trailer can be reduced by heavy-
duty springs and shock absorbers on the rear axle. If these springs and shock ab­

sorbers
have not already been
fitted
at the
factory, they can, in many
cases,
be servi­

ce-installed
by a Volkswagen dealer.
• Pitching and snaking movements can
also
be reduced by stabilizers which can be
obtained from and
fitted
by Volkswagen
dealers
in most European countries. • The permissible trailer weight11 - see

page
151 -must not be
exceeded
on any
ac­

count.
• When towing a trailer in mountainous re­
gions,
note
that
the trailer weights given ir
the "Technical data" are only valid for gradi­ ents up to 10 or 12 %. If the trailer weigh'
is
below the permissible maximum a corre­
spondingly steeper gradient can be

climbed.

• The given trailer weights are only appli­
cable
for altitudes up to 1000 m above see
level.
As the engine
output
and thus the
climbing ability drops due to the decreasing
air density, the weight of vehicle and trailer must also be reduced by 10 % for eacr

further
1000 m or part thereof.
1 The permissible vehicle/trailer weight
con­
sists
of the permissible
total
weight of tow­ing vehicle plus the permissible
total
weight
of trailer. If the permissible trailer load is to be
fully utilized it may be necessary to reduce
the weight of the towing vehicle appropriate­ ly. The towing vehicle must however not be
lighter than the trailer.
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GENERAL
MAINTENANCE
Care
of car

Regular
and
careful
care
helps
to

maintain
the
value
of the
vehicle.

Furthermore
it can be one of the

stipulations
for the
upholding
of

warranty
claims should corrosion

damage
and
paint
defects
occur.

Every
Volkswagen dealer carries stocks
of

suitable car care materials. The instructions
for use on the container should be followed.

Attention

•
If
misused,
car
care
materials
can
be
injurious
to
health.

•
Car
care
materials
must
al­

ways
be
stored
in a
safe
place

where
they
are out of the
reach
of
children.

When
buying
car
care
materials

one
should
select
products

which
do not
damage
the
environ­

ment.
Empty
containers
which
these
materials
were in do not be­

long
with
household
waste.
Washing

The
best protection against environmental

influences
is frequent washing and waxing.

How
often this treatment
is
required
de­

pends,
amongst other things on
how
much
the vehicle is
used,
how
it
is parked (garage, in open under trees etc.),
the
seasons,

weather conditions
and
environmental
in­
fluences.

The
longer bird droppings, insects, tree
resin,
road
and
industrial grime,
tar
spots,
soot, road salt
and
other aggressive
ma­

terials remain on
the
vehicle paint the more lasting their destructive effect will be. High
temperatures e.g. from strong sunlight
in­

tensifies
the
corrosive effect.
In certain circumstances weekly washing

can
be
necessary,
in
other conditions monthly washing
with
appropriate waxing
may
be
fully adequate.
After
the
period when salt
is put on the

roads
the underside
of
the vehicle should al­

ways
be
washed thoroughly.
Automatic
wash
plants

The
vehicle paint
is so
durable
that
the ve­

hicle
can normally be washed without prob­

lems
in an
automatic wash plant. Howeve'
the influence on the paint depends
to
a large extent
on the
design
of the
plant,
the
filter­
ing
of
the wash water, the type
of
wash anc

care
material, etc.
If
the paint has a
matt
ap­
pearance
after going through
the
wash
plant
or is
even scratched this should
be

brought
to the
notice
of the
plant operate
immediately.
If
necessary
a
different wash
plant should
be
used.

Notes

• Before going through
the
wash plant, apart from
the
usual precautions (closing
windows and sliding roof, retracting the aer­ial) there
is
nothing further
to
note. How­

ever,
to
prevent damage
the
door mirrors

should
be
folded
in.

•
If
there are special
fittings
on the vehicle - such as spoilers, roof rack, two-way radio
aerial
etc.
it is
best
to
speak
to the
plant op­erator.
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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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