belt VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER 1990 T4 / 4.G Owner's Manual

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VEHICLE
CARE

MERIOR

3 ass

.5=
the
same cleaning agents
as for ex-
f
-
or
and polish
dry.

:abric

Lse
a
vacuum cleaner
or a
soft bristle
brjsh
to
remove dust
and
loose dirt from
ri'peting,
upholstery, headliner
and
other r
Ti.
Dirt stains
can
usually
be
removed :h
a
lukewarm soap water
or all
purpose
: eaner solution,
or a
dry foam cleaner.
For

reasy, oily and other stubborn stains,
use

= spot remover.
Do not
pour
the
liquid
on

~e fabric. Dampen
a
clean cloth
and rub
rarefully, starting
at the
edge
and
working
ward.
Plastic, vinyl and leather/leatherette
Use
a
clean, damp cloth
or
sponge
to
keep
this trim free from dust.
For
other soilage, use
a
lukewarm solvent free
all
purpose
cleaning solution
or a
mild saddle soap
for

vinyl and leather
trim.
Remove water spots and soap traces with
a
clean, damp cloth
or sponge.
Use a
clean, soft cloth
to rub
dry.
Grease,
tar or oil
stains
can be
removed
with
a
clean cloth
or
sponge soaked with all purpose cleaner
or
with
a
solvent type
vinyl
or
leather cleaning agent.
Occasionally apply
a
colorless vinyl
or
leather preservative
to
retain
the
material's
luster
and
pliability. Safety belts

Keep belts clean. Dirty belts may not re­
tract properly. Do not remove belts from
the vehicle. Do not use chemical clean­ ing agents, bleach or dyes. They contain
corrosive properties which will weaken
the webbing. Do not allow inertia reel safety belts to retract before they are
completely dry.

For cleaning,
use a
mild soap water
solu­

tion.
Let
belts
dry out
thoroughly and away
from direct
sun
light.

Use the opportunity to inspect the belts
for damage. If you discover damage, see your dealer.


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VEHICLE
CARE

ENGINE
COMPARTMENT LID

mu
have access to the engine compart-

•Mit
lid from inside the luggage compart- -ent.

"lb
open the
lid,
roll the floor covering out of
~9
way and
turn
both lock handles to the
Tb close the lid, reverse the above proce- ;jre.
ENGINE
COMPARTMENT
Always exercise extreme caution when
working on the engine. WARNING
•
Before you check anything in the en­
gine compartment, stop the engine,
fully set the parking brake and remove
the ignition key.

•
Do not work on
your
car if you are
tired or ill, under emotional stress or under influence of drugs, medication
or alcohol.

•
Always let the engine cool down. Hot
components will burn skin on contact.

•
Do not spill engine oil, ATF, brake

fluid,
antifreeze and washer solvent on hot engine components, especially not
on the exhaust system.
These
fluids
are
flammable.

•
Always disconnect the battery
ground strap if you must work on the

fuel
system or the electrical system.
Never
smoke or work near heaters or
other fire hazards if you must work
around
fuel.
Always keep an approved
fire extinguisher immediately
avail­
able.
Be
especially careful if engine is run­

ning:

•
If work must be done with the engine
running, always fully set the parking

brake,
and make sure the shift lever is
in Neutral (Manual transmission) or

Park
(Automatic transmission).

•
Always be alert and extremely
cau­

tious around the engine at
all
times par­
ticularly when the engine is running.

•
Always exercise extreme caution to

prevent
neckties,
jewelry,
long hair or
loose clothing from getting caught in
the fan blades, the V-belts, or any other
moving
engine parts.

•
To avoid electrical shock and per­

sonal
injury
never
touch ignition ca­
bles
or components of the high voltage
electronic ignition system while the en­
gine is running or even when starter is

cranked.

97


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V-BELT
winter operation
I the beginning of the winter season, have the coolant checked for anti-freeze
ecncentration. If you have to add, only use
Hality
phosphate-free anti-freeze con-
ra. ning ethylene glycol which is available
5".
your Volkswagen dealer.
Tie ratio between water and anti-freeze
r-pends
on the anticipated outside temp-
r'atures. Tension checking
Correct V-belt tension is important for over­
all vehicle performance.
Tensioning and replacing of vehicle V- belts should be performed by your
Volkswagen dealer or a qualified work­ shop.
See page 147 for V-belt designation.
WARNING
To prevent personal injury stay well clear of the V-belt when the engine is
running.
Before checking V-belt
ten­

sion turn the engine off and let it cool

down.
Hot components can burn skin
on contact.
Always heed WARNINGS on page 97. 107


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VEHICLE CARE

Tire
care
Inspect your tires at least every 2,000
miles (3,000 km) for wear and damage.

WARNING
• Avoid
damaging
tires
and
wheel

rims.
If you
must
drive
over
a
curb
or

other
obstacle,
drive
slowly
and at an
angle.
Frequently
check
tires
for un­

even
wear
and
damage.

•
Remove
imbedded
material.

•
Replace
worn
or
damaged
tires

immediately.

•
Replace
missing
valve
dust
caps.
• Keep oil,
fuel,
brake
fluid,
etc.
away

from
tires.

• Keep
tires
inflated
correctly.

• Mark tires before removing them.
Remount tires on the same vehicle side

because
the rotation direction should stay
the same.
• Store removed tires in a
cool,
dry and
preferably dark place. Tires which are not
on wheels should be stored standing up.

Tires
age even if they are not being
used.

Tires
which are older than 6 years should only be used cautiously in an emergency.
Wheels
and
tire
replacement

Wheels
and tires approved by the manu­
facturer have been specially matched to
your vehicle and contribute largely to the road-holding and driving characteristics of
the vehicle.
• Fitting and repairing tires requires
expert knowledge and special tools. This
work should only be performed by a
spe­
cialist.
• For safety reasons, tires should be

replaced
in pairs and not individually. The
tires
with
the deepest tread should always be mounted on the
front
wheels.
• In the interest of maximum safety and
best all-around vehicle handling, always
buy replacement radial tires
that
have the

same
specifications
with
regard to
tire

size,
design, load carrying capacity, tread pattern, tread depth etc. This also applies
to Volkswagen recommended alternate replacement tires.
• Never mount used tires if you are not
sure of their previous history.
• Whenever replacing a tubeless tire,
always install a new valve stem. Tire repair
should only be performed by a specialist.
WARNING

•
Never
mix
tires
of
different
design
such as
steel
belted
radials
with
radial
bias
belted
or
bias
ply
tires
etc.
Mixing

tire
types
will
adversely
affect
road
holding
and can
lead
to loss of
vehicle

control
and
personal
injury.

• New
tires
do not possess
maximum

traction.
They
tend
to be
slippery.
Break
new
tires
in by
driving
cautiously

at
moderate
speed for the
first
100

miles
(160
kilometers).

Applies
additionally
to the Syncro:

All
four wheels on the vehicle must always have tires of the same
size,
construction
and tread type so
that
the viscous coupling

does
not abnormally activate the
front

wheel drive. Different tires on the
front
or rear wheels exert additional stress on the
drive
train
components, causing increa­

sed
tire
wear and impair vehicle control.


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VEHICLE CARE

WARNING

The
traction
grade
is based on
brak­
ing
(straightahead)
traction
tests
and
does not
include
cornering
(turning)

traction.

Temperature
A, B, C
The temperature grades A (the highest), B and C, represent the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat. Sustained high tem­peratures can reduce
tire
life, and lead to
sudden
tire
failure. Grade C corresponds
to a performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor

Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades
B
and A represent higher levels than the minimum required by law.

WARNING

The
temperature
grade
for
this
tire
is
established
for a
tire
that
is
properly
inflated
and not
overloaded.
Excessive
speed,
underinflation,
or excessive loading,
either
separately
or in combi­

nation,
can cause
heat
buildup,
possi­
ble
tire
failure,
loss of
control
and
per­

sonal
injury.
Snow
tires

The tires for your vehicle were selected for optimal performance under normal driving
conditions.

For
winter driving, the roadability of your
vehicle can be improved by installing all
season
tires or radial snow tires (M + S)

with
or
without
studs1).
That applies also to the Syncro - see page 78.
When installing snow tires, please note the following:
• Only radial ply snow tires must be

installed.
Ask your Volkswagen dealer for
the recommended
tire
size.

• Snow tires should be mounted on all
four wheels.
• The
tire
pressures for snow tires are the

same
as for summer tires. However, do not

exceed
the maximum
tire
pressure listed
on the sidewalk
• Snow tires should have the same load
capacity as original equipment tires and
should be mounted on all four wheels. • Snow tires do not
fulfill
their purpose, if
the tread depth is
less
than
%2
in (4 mm).

WARNING
•
Tires
with
badly
worn
treads
and
studs are
very
dangerous.
Make
sure

they
are
replaced
immediately.

•
Never
mix
tires
of
different
design
such as
steel
belted
radials
with
radial
bias
belted
or
bias
ply
tires
etc.
Mixing

tire
types
will
adversely
affect
road
holding
and can
lead
to loss of
vehicle

control
and
personal
injury.

• Snow tires
with
studs should be run at
moderate speeds when new in order to
give the studs time to settle.

Do
not drive a vehicle equipped
with
snow
tires at prolonged high
speed.
Snow tires
do not have the same degree of traction on
dry, wet or snowfree roads as a normal tire. Furthermore, snow tires wear rapidly
under these conditions.
• Where snow tires are compulsory on
certain roads, this also applies to vehicles

with
all-wheel-drive.
118 1)
Check
with
your local Motor Vehicle Bureau for

possible
restrictions.


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TECHNICAL DATA

V-BELTS
CAPACITIES
for waterpump/alternator. 9.5 x 1100 LA
Fuel
tank 16.0 gal/60 liters
for A/C compressor . . . 12.5x1153 LA Syncro:
for power steering .... 9.5 x 1080 18.5 gal/70 liters Noteg
Reserve
(of
total
capacity) >. .. 2.5 gal/10 liters
The V-belts are among the most severely Coolin3
sVstem186
^t/17-5 ll,ers
stressed
parts of a vehicle. The belts there- Automatic
fore have very high quality requirements. transmission fluid (ATF) 3.2 qt/3.0 liters
When replacing a belt, it is not sufficient to Windshield washer container 4.3 qt/4.2 liters
use
just
any belt of the same
size.
For safe
operation, use only Original Volkswagen
Rear
window washer container 1.1 qt/1.0 liters

V-belts
specially designed for your Engine oil

vehicle.
The correct belts can be obtained
with
filter
change 4.8 qt/4.5 liters at your Volkswagen dealership.
without
filter
change 4.2 qt/4.0 liters

Do
not
fill
above "max" mark.
The oil level should be checked while topping up.
Difference between "min" and "max" marks
on the dipsticks is approx. 1 qt/1 liter


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ALPHABETICAL
INDEX

page

Accessories
122

Air
cleaner 103

Air
Conditioner 54 All-wheel-drive 75
Alternator warning
light
44

Ashtrays
64
Assist
handles and coat hooks ... 67
Automatic safety belts 14
Automatic Transmission 35
Automatic Transmission Fluid .... 102 Auxiliary Heater 57, 60
Battery 109
Battery charging 110

Brake
fluid reservoir 108

Brake
warning
light
43
Brakes
29

Break-in
period 69

Bulb
chart 130

Bulb
replacing 130
Buzzer
7,35

Capacities
147

Catalytic
converter 144

Central
locking system 8
Cigarette lighter 63
Child
safety 15

Chime
7,35

Cleaning
products 89

Climate
controls 51
Clock
41 page

Coolant
temperature gauge .... 41

Cooling
system 104

Consumer
information 152
Corrosion
protection 94

Cruise
control 49

Curtains
27

Cup
holder 66

Dashboard
4

Data
146
Defogging/defrosting 52 Differential lock 33

Dimensions
148
Do-it-yourself service 123

Doors
9

Economically
driving 72

Electric
windows 12

Emergency
equipment 70
Emergency
flasher 46

Emergency
starting 136

Emergency
towing 138

Emission
Control System 144
Engine
code letter 151

Engine
compartment lid 97

Engine
cooling 41,104
Engine
exhaust 144

Engine
number 151

Engine
oil changing 100
pace

Engine
oil checking 9?

Engine
oil grades 9E

Expansion
tank 105

Fan
41, 10c

Folding
table 65

Foreign
country driving 120 Front seats 20

Fuel
economy 72

Fuel
gauge 42
Fuel
injection 142

Fuel
supply 86

Fuel
tank 85

Fuses
12E

Gas
Station
Information
156

Gasoline
additives 86
Gearshift lever 32

Glove
compartment 64
Headlight dimmer and flasher .... 48 Headlights 13C
Headlight adjustment 134
Headlight switch 46

Head
restraints 19 HeatingA/entilation 51
High beam 45,48
Horn 4
Identification label and number ... 151
Ignition/steering lock 38
Indicator lights 43


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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
page
Introduction 2
Instrument illumination 46
Instrument panel 4 Instruments 40
Interior light 63,133
Jack and tools 123 Jack points 126
Keys 7
Kickdown 37
Lane changer 48
License plate lights 133 Lifting vehicle 140
Light switch 46 Light alloy wheels 92
Lights 46,130
Locks 7
Lubricants 98
Luggage compartment 28
Maintenance 95
Maintenance booklet 2
Manual Transmission 32 Manual Transmission Oil 102
Mirrors 13
Notes to owner 2 page
Octane rating 86
Oil change 100
Oil filter changing 101 Oil pressure warning light 43
OXS (Oxygen sensor) 144
Parking 31,145
Parking brake 31 Pedals 29
Power steering 103
Power windows 12
Radio 5, 135
Rear lid 11 Rear seat bench/bed combination 26
Rear view mirrors 13
Rear window defogger 47
Rear window wiper/washer 50
Refill Tank 105
Reverse 32
Roof rack 68
Safe driving hints 70
Safety belts 14
Safety belts warning light 18
Safety compliance sticker 151
Seats 20 Secondary heat exchanger 53
Selector lever 35 page
Service manuals 152 Side marker lights 132
Sliding door 10 Sliding roof 62
Sliding windows 12
Snow chains 119 Spare wheel 124
Spark plugs 146
Speedometer 40
Speed ranges 69
Starter switch 38 Starting procedures 39
Steering lock 38
Stopping engine 39
Sunroof 62 Sun visors 67
Switches 46
Swivel seats 22 Syncro Differential lock 33
Driving with the-all-wheel-drive . . 75
Snow chains 119
Technical Information 142 Towing 139
Tachometer 41
Tail lights 132
Technical data 146


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ALPHABETICAL
INDEX

page

Technical
description 141
Temperature gauge 41 Tire specifications 117

Tires
114

Tools
123
Towing 138
Trailer towing 73
Trailer weights 150

Transmission
oil 102
Trip odometer 40
Turn signal/headlight dimmer switch lever 48
Undercoating 94

Unleaded
fuel 85
Vanity mirror 67
V-belt 107,147

Vehicle
care 85

Vehicle
identification number/label 151

Vehicle
operation 69
Ventilation/heating 51 page

Washer
jets
adjusting 112
Washer
reservoir 112
Water temperature gauge 41
Water temperature warning
light
41
Weights 150
Wheels
114

Wheel
changing 125
Windows 12
Windshield washer
fluid
container 112
Windshield wiper/washer lever ... 50
Winter operation Battery 110

Cooling
system 107

Engine
oil 98

Snow
chains 119
Snow
tires 118

Vehicle
care 90
Windows 91
Windshield washer container ... 112
Wiper blades 113
Warning and indicator
light
symbols 6
Warning lights 43
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