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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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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
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Changing
the wheels round If
the
front
tyres are worn more than the rear
it
is
advisable
to
change
the
wheels round
as
shown.
All
tyres will then have approxi mately
the
same length
of
service life.
With certain types
of
tread wear
it
can be an advantage
to
change the wheels diagonally.
Volkswagen
dealers have
the
necessary
in
formation.
Renewing wheels/tyres
Wheels
and tyres are important design
fea
tures. The wheels and tyres approved by us should be
used.
They are specially matched
to
the
model concerned
and
contribute largely
to the
excellent road holding
and
safe
driving characteristics.
Volkswagen
dealers have the up-to-date in
formation
on
which brands
of
tyres are ap proved
by us.
• Fitting
and
repairing tyres requires
ex
pert knowledge and special tools. This work
may only be carried out by specialist person
nel.
djn
Because
of the
problem
of dis-
<^>
posing
of the old
tyres,
the
special
tools
necessary
and the
specialist
knowledge
required,
tyre
changing
should
preferably
be
done
by
a
Volkswagen
dealer.
Furthermore, many Volkswagen dealers
stock
an
attractive range
of
wheels
and
tyres.
•
For
safety reasons
the
tyres should
be
renewed
in
pairs and
not
singly. The tyres
with
the deepest tread should always be on
the
front
wheels. • Only combine radial
ply
tyres
of the
same
type,
size
(rolling circumference) anc if possible
the
same tread pattern
on all 4
wheels.
•
If the
spare wheel differs from
the
ver
sion
fitted
on the
vehicle (e.g. winter tyres
or wide tyres)
the
spare may only
be
usee briefly
to
replace
a
flat
tyre
and
with
an
appropriately careful style
of
driving.
It
mus:
be replaced
with
the
normal wheel as soor
as
possible.
• Never
fit
used tyres where their previous history
is not
known.
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GENERAL
MAINTENANCE
Winter
tyres
In winter conditions winter tyres will dis
tinctly improve the vehicle's handling. This
applies
in particular to vehicles that are
equipped
with wide tyres.
Because
of their
construction (width, rubber mixture, tread
formation etc.) these tyres provide
less
trac
tion on ice and snow.
When
fitting
winter tyres note the follow
ing:
• Only radial ply winter tyres may be fitted.
The
factory recommended tyre
sizes
are
givenonpagel
46.
• To obtain the best possible handling
characteristics,
winter tyres must be
fitted
on all four wheels. • Winter tyres are no longer fully effective
when the tread has worn down to a depth
of 4 mm.
• All-weather tyres can also be used in
stead
of winter tyres.
• If you have a
flat
tyre the remarks on
using
the spare wheel on page 112 should
be
noted.
• Do not leave winter tyres
fitted
for an un
necessary
long period because when the
roads
are free of snow and ice the handling
with summer tyres is better.
For
environmental
reasons
summer
tyres
should
be
fitted
again
as soon as possible
because
normally
they
are
quieter
in
running,
tyre
wear
is
reduced
and the
fuel
consumption is
lower.
Snow chains
Snow chains may only be
fitted
on
the
front
wheels.
Snow
chains must not be
fitted
on 215/65 F
16
tyres. When
necessary
the vehicle mus:
be
equipped with smaller tyres - see
Wheels,page146.
Only
use thin chains which do not stanc
clear
more than 15 mm (including ten-
sioner).
When
using snow chains wheel
trim
plates
and
trim
rings must be taken off. For safet
reasons
the wheel bolts must then be f ittec
with caps which are available from
Volks
wagen
dealers.
When
driving over roads which are free of
snowyou
must remove the
chains.
On such
roads
they are detrimental to vehicle handl
ing,
damage the tyres and wear out quickly.
In Germany, the maximum permissible
speed
with snow chains is 50 km/h.
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TECHNICAL DATA
Wheels
The tyre/wheel combinations in the table are valid for steel and alloy wheels. Details
on whether other tyres or wheels can be
used
can be obtained from Volkswagen
dealers.
For
winter tyres the most suitable tyre/
wheel combination is given. The winter
tyre
recommendation applies also to All-
weather tyres. Further remarks on the use of winter tyres are given on page 114.
Attention
If you
wish
to fit
your
car
with
non-standard
wheels
or
tyres
(e.g.
alloy
wheels
or
wheels
with
winter
tyres),
you
must
read
the
appropriate
notes
in the
centre
and
right
hand
columns on
page
113.
Snow
chains
Snow
chains may only be
fitted
on the
front
wheels.
Snow
chains
must
not be
fitted
to 215/65
R
15
size
tyres. If necessary smaller tyres
must be fitted.
Tyres
on
wheel
Winter
tyres/wheels
185
R14 C
99/97N
(or 99/97P)
5
1/2 J x14
185
R 14/5 1/2 Jx 14
195/70 R 15 97S reinforced 6 J x 15 205/65 R
1
5 / 6 J x 15
205/65 R 15 98S reinforced 6 Jx 15 205/65 R 15 / 6 J x 15
215/65 R 15 100T (or 102H) re inforced 7 J
x1
5
205/65 R
1
5 / 6 J x
1
5
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TECHNICAL
DATA
Dimensions
in mm Wheelbase
in mm Length
Width
Height Ground
clear
ance21
Overhang
Track Turning
circle
with
out
canopy with
can
opy front
rear front rear in m
Caravelle 2920
3320 4655
5055 1840
1840 1940
1940
—
180 .
180 860
860 875
875 1575
1575 1540
1540 11.7
12.9
with lowered suspension 2920 4655 1840 1920
-160
860 875
1575 1540 11.7
Multivan 2920 4655 1840 1940
-180
860 875 1575 1540 11.7
Kombi 2920
3320 4655
5055 1840
1840 1940
1940
—
180
180 860
860 875
875 1575
1575 1540
1540 11.7
12.9
High roofed Kombi 3320
5055 1840 2400
-180
860
875 1575 1540 12.9
Van 2920
3320 4650
5055 1840
1840 1940
1940 -180
180 860
860 875
875 1575
1575 1540
1540 11.7
12.9
High roofed van 3320 5055 1840 2400
-180
860 875 1575 1540 12.9
Pick-up 2920
3320 4845
5245 1970
1970 1910
1910
2125
2125 180
180 860
860 1065
1065 1575
1575 1540
1540 11.7
12.9
Low loader 3320 5245 1970 1910
-180
860 1065 1575 1540 12.9
Double cab 3320 5245 1970 1920 2120
180 860 1065 1575 1540 12.9
The details given refer to the basic model. 21 When loaded to permissible GVW. derneath the floor, care must be taken not to Special model versions and optional extras - When negotiating steep ramps, driving over "bottom" and thus cause damage to these fit-
e.g.
different wheel sizes - can result in
devi-
poor surfaces, curbs etc., particularly with ve- tings,
ations. hides with a spoiler and heater mounted un-
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