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[INSTRUMENT
PANEL
AND
CONTROLS
WARNING AND
INDICATOR
LIGHT
SYMBOLS
Symbol
Details
on
page
Turn
signals
44,48
a Alternator A
44
Oil pressure 1^1
43
ID
High beam
45,48
=L Coolant temperature 1^
45,104
(®)
BRAKE
Brake
®
29,43
A Safety belt
14,44
A Emergency flasher
46
m
Rear
window defogger
47
WARNING
If one of the lights marked with ®
comes
on suddenly while driving, move a safe distance off the
road.
Turn
off the engine,
turn
the emergency
fla
sher on and use other warning devices
to alert other motorists. Go to listed page in
your
Owner's
Manual for ex
planations.
Some
of the lights mentioned are on certain
models
only and may be options on other
models.
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CONTROLS
AND
EQUIPMENT
WARNING
/ INDICATOR
LIGHTS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
your vehicle is equipped
with
several
•nportant indicator and warning devices to
~ionitor the continued reliable operation of .our vehicle. Familiarize yourself
with
:hese
devices so if one should come on .ou know what to do.
-allure to heed applicable warnings and "nportant vehicle information may result in
serious
personal injury or vehicle damage.
WARNING
•
Whenever
stalled
or stopped for
epair,
move
the
vehicle
a
safe
distance
off the road, stop the
engine
and
turn
on the
emergency
flasher
(see
page
46).
• The
engine
compartment
of any
-lotor
vehicle
is a
potentially
hazard
ous
area.
Before
you check
anything
in
?ie
engine
compartment,
stop the
engine
and let it cool down.
Always
exercise
extreme
caution
when
work
ing
under
the
engine
hood.
Heed
all of
re
WARNINGS
on
page
97.
page
1 - Brake 43
2
- Safety belt 18
3
- Turn signals 44
4 - Alternator 44
5
- For additional light
6 - For additional light 7 - Oil pressure 43
8 - High beam 45
9 - Coolant temperature/level . . . 45
10 - For additional switch 9 10
B25-5t?
1-Brake
« ->
The
light comes on while the engine is
cranking.
It goes out after the engine is started and the parking brake is
fully
released.
This is your assurance
that
the
brake warning light is functioning properly.
If the brake warning light does not light JC
while cranking the engine or setting :ne parking brake, there may be a malfunction in the electrical system. In this
case
c;~-
tact your Volkswagen dealer.
'where applicable
Always
heed
WARNINGS
on next page
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VEHICLE CARE
CORROSION
PROTECTION
The transmission,
front
and rear axle
assembly
surfaces have been treated at
the factory
with
a wax based coating for protection against corrosion. However, we
recommend to have the and the underside
inspected twice a year for any damage to
the protective coating preferably before and after the winter
season.
Have
neces
sary
repairs done as soon as possible.
See
your dealer for correct procedures
and materials.
WARNING
Do not
apply
additional
undercoating
or
rustproofing
on or
near
the
exhaust
manifold,
exhaust
pipes,
catalytic
converter
or
heat
shields.
During
driv
ing, the substance used for
under-
coating
could
overheat
and cause a
fire.
Engine
Compartment
When washing the engine compartment, only use commercially available grease
cutting solvents made especially for this
purpose.
Carefully follow directions
print
ed
on the container by the manufacturer.
WARNING
Never
use gasoline,
Diesel
fuel
or sol
vents
which
could
damage
rubber
parts
or
painted
surfaces and could
cause a
fire.
Chassis
The lower body shell of your Volkswagen
is
thoroughly protected against corrosion. However, it is recommended to have the
underside inspected twice a year. Any de
tected damage to the undercoating, due to road hazards, should be repaired prompt
ly. Oil based protective sprays must not be
applied.
Only tar or wax based anticorro-
sion
protectors are compatible
with
the
factory applied undercoating. Before ap plication, road
dirt,
salt spray deposits and
oily substances must be removed.
Whenever
the lower body
shell,
axle, transmission or engines assemblies have been repaired, the lost anti-corrosion
coating of the affected surfaces should be
reapplied.
Your
Volkswagen dealer has the appro priate materials, the necessary equipment
and is familiar
with
the application proce
dure. Therefore, any additional corrosion protection work should be performed by a
Volkswagen
dealer.
Body
cavity sealing
All
body cavities which could be affecte: by corrosion have been given a thorouc"
protection at the factory.
This
sealing does not require any inspe:
tion
or additional treatments. If any wa should seep out of the cavity when tN
ambient temperature is high, it can M removed
with
a plastic scraper and -.
suitable solvent. Be sure to observe a
safety and environmental regulations.
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[
VEHICLE
CARE
LUBRICANTS I
Climate Tropical
40'
30-
20- 10-
0-
10'
20
30'
Single grade oil
Multi grade oil
Gasoline Engines
|B25-565/21
Engine
Your engine was factory filled with an all- season high quality engine oil. If you need
to add oil between oil changes use any high quality petroleum or synthetic based
oil with correct specifications.
The following term must appear on the oil container singly or in combination with
other designations: "API Service SF or
SG".
Engine oils are graded according to their
viscosity. The proper grade to be used in your engine depends on existing climatic
or seasonal conditions. Refer to the temperature chart when
selecting engine oil. As temperature ranges of the different oil grades overlap,
brief variations in outside temperatures
are no cause for alarm. It is also permissi ble to mix oil of different viscosities if you
find it necessary to add oil.
When using SAE 10 W or SAE 5 W-20 or SAE 5 W-30 engine oil, avoid high speed
long distance driving if outside tempera
ture rises above the indicated limits.
Engine Oil Identification Symbol
Select an oil for your vehicle which
con
forms to the standards of the American Pe
troleum Institute (API). A symbol has been added to the top of some oil containers to help in selecting the correct oil.
-l -l
/ / SAE '. j -2
t—i iow-3o jji -3
1B25-
532
98 (1) The top portion indicates the oil quality
by API designations.
(2) The center portion shows the SAE oil
viscosity grade.
(3) The lower portion indicates that the oil
has fuel saving capabilities. Transmission
Manual transmission: Hypoid oil SAE 80 (Mil-L-2105 or
API/GL4).
Automatic transmission:
ATF Dexron® or Dexron II® for torque cor
verter and hypoid oil SAE 90 (Mil-L-2105
E
orAPI/GL5) for final drive.
Front axle differential (Syncro only)
Hypoid oil SAE 80 (Mil-L 2105 B M
API/GL 4) or synthetic transmission oi
G50,
SAE75W-90.
The lubricant used does not have to be
changed.
Should the need arise to add oil, it shoulc
only be done with the necessary workshop equipment.
Power steering
ATF Dexron®
Lubricant additives
Volkswagen does not recommend the use of oil additives. It may adversely af
fect your warranty.
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VEHICLE CARE
Changing the
engine
oil
Have
your engine oil changed regularly,
but at least twice a year (see Maintenance
booklet).
This
is very important because the lubri cating properties of oil diminish gradually
during normal operation of the vehicle.
If you drive mostly short distances, or if
you operate the vehicle in dusty
areas,
or under predominantly stop-and-go traffic
conditions, or when temperatures remain below freezing for extended periods, the
engine oil should be changed more fre
quently.
Due
to the detergent additives in the oil,
the fresh oil will look dark after the engine
has
been running for a short time. This is
normal and there is no reason to change
the oil more often than recommended by
the manufacturer.
Always
heed
WARNINGS
on
page
96
100 and97-
WARNING
•
Drain
the oil
into
a
container
that
is
designed for
this
purpose, one
that
is
large
enough to hold at
least
the oil
filling
of your
engine.
•
Wear
eye
protection.
• To
reduce
the
risk
of burns
from
hot
engine
oil let the
engine
cool
down
to
the touch.
•
When
removing
the oil
drain
plug
with
your fingers,
keep
as far
away
as possible.
Always
keep
your
forearm
parallel
to the ground to
help
prevent
hot oil
from
running
down
your arm.
• Engine oil is poisonous. Keep it
well
out of the
reach
of children. Con
tinuous
contact
with
used
engine
oil is
harmful
to your skin.
Always
protect
your skin by
washing
thoroughly
with
soap and
water.
•
Always
dispose of used
engine
oil
properly.
Do not
dump
it on
garden
soil,
wooded
areas,
into
open
streams
or
down
sewage
drains.
• Recycle used
engine
oil by
taking
it to
a used
engine
oil collection
facility
in
your
area,
or
contact
a service
station.
• Turn off the engine.
• Remove the oil drain plug (arrow) when
the engine is still warm and allow the oil to
drain.
•
Always
use a new
gasket
when
reinstalling
the plug. Do not
overtighten.
•
Fill
the engine
with
oil. Do not
overfill.
Always
check engine oil level
with
dipstick
as
described on previous page.
Engine
oil capacity is listed under
"Capacities",
page 147.
Local
zoning ordinances or environmental
regulations will tell you how you can
dispose
of used engine oil. Should the dis carding of the old oil present a problem to
you,
we suggest you have the oil changed
at your dealer or a service station.
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VEHICLE CARE
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID / MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL
Automatic Transmission Fluid
The torque converter and the transmis
sion are lubricated with Automatic Trans mission Fluid (ATF).
The final drive requires hypoid oil SAE 90,
which does not have to be changed.
Checking the ATF level
The ATF has to be checked at frequent intervals, for instance, when the engine
oil is being checked or at least at the intervals specified in your Maintenance
booklet.
Always heed WARNINGS on page 97. A correct ATF level is very important for
transmission operation.
To obtain an accurate reading, the
vehicle must be on level ground, and the
fluid must have reached operating
tem
perature. Normally, after a cold-start the
fluid will reach operating temperature when the vehicle has been driven for ab
out 6 miles or 10 km. If the ATF is too cool
or too hot, the fluid level reading will be inaccurate.
WARNING Before checking the ATF, the selector
lever must be securely locked in the Park position and the parking brake ap
plied firmly.
Checking the ATF level is potentially hazardous because the hot engine has
to be running during the check. Do not
attempt to check the ATF before read ing all WARNINGS on page 97.
The ATF filler neck is in the engine com- partement on the left hand side. The dip
stick is attached to the
plug.
Pull it out
and wipe clean first before inserting it to
take a reading. The Automatic transmission may be da
maged by even a tiny speck of dirt.
Only use lint free rags to wipe the dip
stick.
To get a true reading, the ATF must be at operating temperature.
You have enough ATF if the fluid level is between the two marks on the dipstick. I:
should never be above or below these marks. If level is too high or too low do not
just add or drain ATF. Have your dealer check and correct the cause as soon as possible.
For correct ATF specifications, see "Lub
ricants" on page 85.
Changing the ATF
The ATF has to be changed at the inter vals specified in your Maintenance booklet.
Do not tow the vehicle or run the engine
without ATF in the transmission.
Manual Transmisson Oil Both transmission and final drive are
combined in one housing. The lubrican: used is hypoid oil which does not have tc
be checked or changed. If you shoulc
suspect a leak, contact your VW dealer.
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VEHICLE
CARE
COOLING
SYSTEM
The cooling system
is
sealed and gener ally requires little attention.
The cooling system has been filled at the factory with
a
permanent coolant which
does not need to be changed. The coolant
consists
of a
mixture
of
water
and the
manufacturer's coolant additive
G 11 —
antifreeze
on
glycol basis with anticorro-
sion additives (40% for USA
models;
50%
for Canadian models).
This
mixture
assures
the
necessary frost protection
and protects
the
entire cooling system
against corrosion and
scaling,
and raises
the boiling point of the coolant.
Do
not
reduce
the
concentration
of the
coolant
in the
summer
by
adding plain
water.
The coolant additive proportion
must
be at least
40%
but not more than
60%,
to
maintain the antifreeze protection
and the cooling efficiency. For year round driving, antifreeze is added
at the factory for temperatures down to:
-13°
F/-25°C(USA)
-40°
F/-40°
C
(Canada)
Only
use
quality phosphate-free
anti
freeze containing ethylene glycol. Such antifreeze
is
available at
your
Volkswagen
dealer.
WARNING Antifreeze is poisonous. Always store antifreeze in its original container and
well
out of the reach of children. If you drain
the
coolant,
it must
be
caught
and
safely stored. Drained coolant should normally not be reused. Always des-
pose
of used coolant observing all en
vironmental regulations.
Coolant losses
Coolant losses may indicate
a
leak in
the
cooling
system.
In
this
case,
the
cooling
system should
be
inspected immediately by
your
Volkswagen dealer.
It is not
suffi
cient merely to add coolant.
In a
sealed system, losses can only occur
if
the
boiling point
of the
coolant
is ex
ceeded as
a
result of overheating.
Overheating can occur
if:
•
the
flow
of air to the
radiator
is
obstructed
by
leaves, dust, insects
or by
additional
lights installed
in
front
of the
radiator grille;
•
the boiling point of the coolant has been
reduced
due to an
incorrect mixture
of
coolant and water;
•
the
radiator fan
is not
working
- see
"Radiator
fan",
or;
•
the vehicle is being driven up
a
long
hill
j
in
a
low gear with engine speed
very
high
and
at
very
high ambient temperature
-
see
"Radiator fan".
If
the cause for the overheating cannot
be
determined
and
corrected, contact
your
Volkswagen dealer immediately, other-
I
wise serious engine damage could result.
104
Always
heed
WARNING on page
97.
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t'/INTER
DRIVING
VEHICLE CARE
Remember
the following points when
criving in the
winter:
• Winter weather is particularly hard on
ne battery. We recommend having the cattery
checked,
preferably by a
Volks
wagen dealer, before the cold weather starts - see page 110.
If the vehicle is
left
standing for several
iveeks
at extremely low temperatures, the
rattery
should be removed - see page 111
=or
further
details. • Have the antifreeze concentration in
the cooling system checked before the cold weather starts - see page 107.
• The engine oil must have the correct
viscosity grade for the outside tempera
tures to be expected - see page 98.
• The best way to protect the bodywork is
to wash and wax it frequently, especially in
winter - see page 90.
• Always use a windshield washer
fluid
with
antifreeze for the windshield and rear
window washer system in winter - see page 112. • Use a scraper to remove snow and ice
from
the windows - see page 91.
• On winter roads the use of winter tires
or all-weather tires
will
improve handling;
this also applies to vehicles
with
all-wheel
drive - see pages 78 and 118.
• When driving in the mountains in winter
it is best to take along a set of snow chains.
Snow
chains may be compulsory for some
mountain roads, and this restriction also
applies
to vehicles
with
all-wheel drive -
see
pages 78 and 119.
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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
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
160 Warranty booklet 2
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