window VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1993 User Guide

Automatic wiper/washer
wipers and washer work.
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The washer sto ps and the wipe rs carry on
for about four seconds.
Rear
window
the away from the steer­
ing
again
The wiper and the washer work as as the
making driving hazardous . Clean blades

visibility and safe driving, it is extremely important that you thoroughly familiarize yourself with your Owner's
in doubt, your authorized
after the engine has reached operating temperature.
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The air conditioning system combines both
heating and
with the gine running, at outside temperature s er than (
as the humidity in
the are reduced. This contribute
to the comfort of the passengers and
prevent the windows from fogging up on
days when the humidity is very high.
Operating
Switch A -Fan switch and System
ent spe eds.
the position the fan and air condit ioner
are switched off. you do not want outsi de
a ir which is polluted (i.e. exhaust fumes) to
get into you r press the air
be trapped by the
you want the air conditioning to becom e turn the temperature switch (air cond itioner on).

Turn the temperature control switch (B ) and the the
way to the right.
Additional warm air can also be directed
to the side windows via vents 4.
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Defogging and side
windows
your windows should fog up due to high
humidity (for example on a rainy day), set
the controls as
Turn the fan switch (A ) to position 2 or 3.
Turn the temperature control switch (B). into the heat range if necessary .
Turn the airflow distribution switch to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Add itional warm air can also be directed
to the side windows via ven ts 4.
Heating interior
Turn the fan switch ( A ) to position 3.
Turn temperature control switch (B )
Turn the airflow distribution switch to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Open vents 4 the way and
adjust as des ired.

Keeping interior comfortable
After the windows have been defogged , we
recommend the following setting:
distribution
sw itch to ................. .
or to .
......................... .
Close vents 3.
be directed
to the side windows via vents 4.
Normal cooling
Turn the fan switch (A ) to any desired
position .
to the desired position.
Note
the airflow distribution switch is in
be drawn in and cooled.
Maximum cooling
Close windows and the
Turn the temperature switch (B ) to the left .
switch to ................... .
Press the air conditione r button (D ).
Do not use the air recirculation over long periods of time because you will not receive any fresh outside air.
Note
Avoid smoking when you select air recircula­
tion. Smoke drawn in leave depos its on
the evaporator. This results in permanent
odors whenever you switc h on the air condi ­
tioner. This can be eliminated only by ex­
changing the evaporator which is time con­
suming and expensive.
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(fresh air)
Unhea ted outside air flow from vents 3
and 4 when you set the
Press the air conditioner button (D ) to
switch off the air conditioning.
Turn the fan switch (A ) to the desired
position.
Turn the temperature the way to the
Turn the distribution switch to ....................... .
ven ts 3 and 4.
necessary you can turn the
button ( E ) can be set to any desired
i ntermediate position.
To prevent the windows from fogging up, set the fan to a speed when driv­ing
the windows fog
up , this may be caused by reduced
Keep the air intake in front of the free of ice , snow and
interior
Be sure not to
When using the air conditioning , the air con­
ditioner compressor decreases engine pow­
er and increases consumpt ion. To keep
air conditioner use to a minimum,

has been standing outside
in the hot sun , first open a window or door to the hot ai r escape before driving off.
Do not use the air conditioning if the win­
dows or are open .
the desired temperature can be
reached with out having to switch on the air
co nditio ne r, the n u se fresh air operation.
...
Whe n the outside temperature is high and
the air ve ry hu mid, condensed water can
d rip off the evapo ra tor under th e Th is is
Maintenance
The condenser be checked periodi­
be washed
down with water .
After the winter months and before extended
s u mmer usage, the air cond itioner
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Automatic car wash
The
paint is so that the can be was hed without
extent
on the design of the facility , the of the
wash water, the type of wash and care
etc. appearance
necessary use a ferent car wash.
Notes
ing the windows and power roof. The
moved .
you have ries on the
be removed.
Washing the by hand
In the interest of the environment , the vehicle should only be washed in special wash bays.
Firs t so ften the dirt with of water and
rin se off as
using a ferent sponge if possible.
After washing the
rinse thoroughly
with water and wipe it off.
Notes
Do not wash the
is rinsed with a ho se, do not
direct wa te r into th e
Moisture and ice on brakes may affect braking efficiency. Test the brakes carefully after each vehicle wash.
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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.