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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
3edals
• e ~ cvement of the pedals must not be re-
:: :~is reason, do not put articles in the
—•".•.ell which could roll or slide underneath
—-E-
zedals.
•Vr^-d the pedal area there should not be •r. -;otmatsorotheradditionalfloorcover- •: -aterials:
• In the
case
of defects on the brake sys-
r~
3 greater pedal travel may be
necess-
• : should always be possible to depress
~3
: _tch and accelerator pedals fully.
• - pedals must be able to return, unhin-
z-z'^z.
to their rest positions,
""•e'efore, the only
foot
mats which may be
are those which leave the pedal area
::—oletely free and which are prevented . " slipping. Brakes
The following points are of particular import
ance
to the safe operation of the brakes.
• New brake linings must also be run in and do not have the optimum
friction
prop
erties during the
first
200 km. The slightly reduced braking effect can be compen
sated for by more pressure on the brake
pedal.
This also applies when new linings have been fitted.
• If the brake pedal travel increases suddenly, it may be
that
one of the two
brake circuits has failed. You can still drive
on to the next Volkswagen dealer but be prepared to use more pressure on the pedal
and allow for longer braking distances on
the way.
• The brake
fluid
level must be checked regularly-see page 105.
The brake warning lamp
will
come on to indi cate
that
the brake
fluid
level is too low (see
also
page 48).
• Brake lining wear depends to a large ex
tent
on the operating conditions and style of driving. On vehicles which are used mainly in
town
traffic
and stop/start conditions or
are driven hard it may be necessary to have
the thickness of the brake linings checked by a Volkswagen dealer in between the in
tervals given in the Service Schedule.
• Change down in good time when driving downhill, in orderto make use of the engine braking effect. This relieves strain on the
brake system. When the brakes are applied do not keep them on con::rjc_s , =" .
and release alternately.
• Under certain operating conditions, *c example after driving through water, a^e' heavy rain or after washing the vehicle the
braking effect may be retarded by wet, or in
winter iced-up brake discs and linings - the brakes must be dried out
first
by applying
the footbrake.
The
full
braking effect may also be delayed when vehicle has been driven for some time
on heavily salted roads
without
using the
brakes,
because the layer of salt on discs
and pads has to be removed
first.
Attention
If a
front
spoiler,
full
size
wheel
trims
etc., is
retrofitted,
it is necessary to
ensure
that
the
flow
of air to the
front
brakes
is not re
stricted
-
otherwise
the
brakes
can
overheat.
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CONTROLS
AND
EQUIPMENT
3
-
Multi
function
indicator
* In addition to the time display, the multi
function indicator (MFI) gives a whole range of additional information:
• Driving time
• Average fuel consumption
• Distance driven
• Average speed
• Engine oil temperature
• Ambient temperature With the exception of the time, the symbol for the function switched on appears at the upper edge of the display (in illustration the
average
fuel consumption is shown).
A
B
|B33-
695
By
repeatedly pressing button B in the wind
screen
wiper lever
with
the ignition
switched on, the additional information is
displayed,
starting
with
the time.
If the button B is pressed for longer than 1
sec,
the function being displayed at
that
time will change over automatically to the time display. The
memories
The
system is equipped
with
two automatic
memories:
A
single
journey
memory
collects the
following data from the time the ignition is switched on to when it is switched off. Driving time, distance covered and fuel
used.
From
this data the average driving speed
and
the average consumption is worked
out.
If the journey is resumed within two hours
of switching off the ignition, the new figures
are automatically included in the calculation. If the journey is interrupted for more than
two hours, the stored information is auto matically
erased.
A
total
journey
memory
stores the data
from any number of individual journeys up
to a total of 100 hours driving time, a dis
tance of 10000 km (6214 miles) and 1000 litres (220 gallons) of fuel consumed. This
data
is only used to work out the consump
tion and speed averages for all the individual
journeys.
If one of the given figures is exceeded, the
memory is erased and calculation starts
from the beginning again. Contrary to the
single
journey memory, this memory is not
erased
after a journey pause of more than
two hours.
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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
Engine oil
T
Viscosity and
specification
A
special,
high quality multigrade oil is put in
the engine at the factory and this can be
used
all the year round - except in very cold
climates.
As
a good engine oil is a prerequisite for
trouble free operation and long engine ser
vice
life, only a correspondingly high quality oil may be used for topping up and at oil
changes.
The specifications shown on this page must be marked either separately or together
with
other specifications, on the containers.
When topping-up, the oils can be mixed
with
one another.
The viscosity class of the oil must be se lected in accordance
with
the illustration. If
the ambient temperature exceeds the given range briefly, the oil does not need to be
changed.
Important
note
Quite naturally engine oils are also being
continually developed. For this reason the statements in this Instruction Manual are
only in line
with
the current state at the time
of going to press.
Volkswagen
dealers are kept up-to-date by the factory regarding changes. For this
rea
son
the oil change should preferably be
done by a Volkswagen dealer. F
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Petrol
engines
A
- Multigrade - improved lubricity engine
oils,
specification VW 500 00
B
- Multigrade oils, specification VW 501 01
- Multigrade oils, specification
API-SF^orSG11
Diesel
engines
A
- Multigrade-improved lubricity oils specification VW 500 00 (not for turbo-
diesel
engines)
B
- Multigrade engine oils, specification
VW
505 00 (suitable for all diesel engines)
- Multigrade oils, specification
API-CD
(with
turbo-diesel only for topping-up
in an emergency)
- Multigrade oils-specification VW 501 0': (not for turbo-diesel engines)
Oil
characteristics
Multigrade
oils to VW
Standard
501
01 are reasonably priced oils
with
the fol lowing properties:
- All year round use in temperate climate
areas.
- Excellent cleaning capability.
- Efficient lubrication at all engine tem peratures and load conditions.
- High resistance to ageing.
11 These oils may only be used if the approved engine oils are not available.
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GENERAL
MAINTENANCE
Topping
up
engine
oil Unscrew the cap from oil filler opening and
pour oil in 0.5 litres at a time. Then check
level with the dipstick.
On no account must the oil level be
above area C. Otherwise oil can be drawn into the engine via the crankcase breather
and escape into the atmosphere via the ex haust system. On vehicles fitted with a
catalytic converter, the oil could burn inside
the converter causing it damage. Attention
When topping up the oil, do not spill it onto hot engine components - danger of fire.
Carefully close the filler cap and push the oil
dipstick in as far as possible, this will pre
vent oil spill when the engine is running.
Changing engine
oil Not only does the engine oil deteriorate due
to use when the engine is running, but also to ageing. The engine oil change intervals depend therefore on the mileage and also
on the time elapsed.
Petrol engines
Change engine oil every 15 000 km or every 12 months (whichever comes first).
Diesel engines
Change engine oil every 7500 km or every 12 months (whichever comes first).
For further details, see Service Schedule. For petrol and Diesel engines
If the vehicle is used continuously in ar
duous conditions, the engine oil must be
changed at shorter intervals - see also page
93.
Recommended oil and viscosity classes -
see page 96.
Attention
Old oil must be stored out of reach of children until it is dis
posed of in the correct manner.
ojfcj
On no account must oil be
earth.
Because of the disposal
problems,
the necessary special tools anc
specialist knowledge required the engine oil and filter changing shoulc
preferably be done by a Volkswagen
dealer.
Engine
oil
additives
No additives should be mixed with
the engine oil.
Any damage caused by the use o
such additives will not be coverec by the warranty.
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GENERAL
MAINTENANCE
Gearbox
oil
Specifications
Manual
gearbox
and
final
drive
•
Gear
oil,
API-GL
4, SAE 80 or
•
Gear
oil, G 50, SAE 75 W-90
Automatic
gearbox
• Final drive:
Gear
oil, G 50, SAE 75 W-90 I Gearbox part: ATF Dexron®
Checking oil
level
rVith
a
manual
gearbox
and
final
drive
the oil level does not need checking.
'.ith the
automatic
gearbox
the oil
•e.
el in the final drive does not need check- *g either.
"he
ATF
level
in
gearbox
part
must ": .'/ever be checked in between the inter-
•BS
given in Service Schedule. To do this
ire vehicle must be standing on a level sur-
fe:e.
The
level must only be checked when
He ATF is
warm.
(Approximately 10 km
Irrer
starting from
cold,
the ATF has re
tted the required temperature.) If fluid is
l:: :: or too hot the reading will be incorrect.
1
he engine must be running at idling
speed,
the handbrake must be applied and the se lector lever at "N".
To
check, pull dipstick (see Fig.) out, wipe
with a clean lint-free rag and then insert it
fully
again.
Pull
the dipstick out and check ATF
level.
When
the ATF is
warm
the
level
must
be
between
the two
marks
- other
wise
the vehicle must be taken to a
Volks
wagen
dealer without delay so that they can
find the reason for the incorrect
level.
It is not sufficient to merely top up or drain off
ATF.
Changing oil
For
the manual
gearbox
with
final
drive
the oil does not need changing.
For the
automatic
gearbox
the :
the final drive does not need
chariC-g
either. The ATF in gearbox part must how
ever
be changed at the intervals given in
Service
Schedule.
Because of the disposal
prob
lems,
the
special
tools
necessary
and the
specialist
knowledge
re
quired,
the ATF
changing
should
preferably
be
done
by a
Volkswagen
dealer.
Notes
•
When
there
is no
lubricant
in the
manual
or
automatic
gearbox,
the
engine
must
not be
started
and the
vehicle may only be
towed
with
the
driving
wheels
lifted.
• No
additives
may be
mixed
with
the lubricants.
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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
'necking fluid level
Pe :orrect fluid level is essential to the sat-
:~=
:tory operation of the brake system. The
fc. Z level must always be between the
AX"
and "MIN" marks.
~- a "evel of fluid tends to sink slightly when
"a vehicle is used due to the automatic ad- ::ment of brake linings. This is quite nor-
-rwever, if the level sinks noticeably in a
srorttime or drops below the "MIN" mark
re system may be leaking. A low fluid level " the reservoir is indicated by the brake
w.arning lamp lighting up (see page 48 also), .nen this happens take car to a Volks
wagen dealer immediately and have the
cake system checked. Renewing brake fluid
Brake fluid absorbs moisture. In the course
of time it takes in water from the ambient
air. Too high a content of water in the brake
fluid can in time cause corrosion damage in
the system. Furthermore the boiling point of
the brake fluid is reduced considerably. For
this reason the brake fluid must be renewed every two years.
Attention
When the brake fluid becomes
too old vapour bubbles can form in the brake system when the
brakes are used hard. The
effi
ciency of the brakes and thus the
vehicle safety is then seriously
affected.
Only use our genuine brake fluio (see: - ra
tion to US standard FMVSS 116 DO~-
.
~-e
fluid must be new.
Attention Brake fluid is poisonous!
It must therefore only be stored in the closed original container
out of reach of children.
Remember also that brake fluid will
attack the paintwork. Because of the disposal
prob
lems,
the special tools necessary
and the specialist knowledge re
quired,
the brake fluid changing
should preferably be done by a
Volk
swagen
dealer.
It is advisable to have the fluid change car
ried out during an Inspection Service.
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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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Capacities
(in litres)
Fuel
tank
of
that
reserve about 80
about 10
Windscreen
washer
with
headlight washer about 5
about 7
Engine
oil
(with/without
filter
change)
4 Cylinder engines
5
Cylinder engines
The
oil level must be checked while topping up.
Do
not overfill (see page 97 )! about 5.0/4.5
about 5.5/5.0
Automatic
gearbox (ATF) about 3.0
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