Instruction Manual for

the Golf.
with
Carburetor Engine,
Fuel Injection Engine,
Diesel Engine
January 1979 Edition

VqLKSWAGENWERK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

. WOLFSBURG.

s publications supplied with your new vehicle

Instruction Manual and the
.
Service Schedule
Both are to be found in the vehicle wallet.
The Instruction Manual contains important information on the iise and trc$:ment of your vehicle.You should read this booklet before using the vehic!%r-.-.
that you get to know your car quickly and can start the first trip with com?it:
confidence. After reading the booklet you will know exactly how to drive - 1 look after your vehicle properly.
Please note that some of the items of equipment described are 'i:i:-.:: :a :tain models only or are optional extras.
The Service Schedule contains details of what tias to be done at iegu'c!; .,:-:vals to maintain the roadworthiness and value 6*f,the %,ah
.,a~icie. V\'he3r !'io % * I . ' ~
cing has been carried out, your V.A.G dealer confirms this by starr, :I!>
schedule.
You should always have the Service Schedule handy when you .:'~i.
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to a dealer - it is the key to efficient service.
A word about the warranty conditions: Proper treatment and complete prij
that all the specified Standard Services have been carried out by a V.A.G dl?
ler are stipulations for the upholding of any warranty claims for damage
parts which are covered by the Standard Service system.
It is therefore in your interests to take your car i n regularly for a Standard ::
vice.
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Safety
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.
Using seat belts and head restraints . . . . . . 10
Sewice installation of belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operatian
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child.proof catches . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
vent wings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H ~ ! l o t ecmtrolled mirror . . . . . . . . .
T3;lpate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a01.2et . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seats
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backrest lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Removing and installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Rear seat
Increasing carrying capacity
Luggage compartment cover

. . . . . . . . . . 18
. . . . . . . . . . 19
Gear lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Bra!ie warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20123
Steering lockiignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Warlling lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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Instruments
. . 24
24
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuelgauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
coolant temperaturegauge . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Speedometer . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
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Fuel consumption gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engineoil temperature gauge . . . . . . . . .

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Operating instructions
Fuel. fuel additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.
Checking engine oil level and
topping upengineoil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Windscreen washer
Filling container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Adjusting jets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Turn signal and dip switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Parking lights. headlight flasher . . . . . . .

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Brake fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Brakesewo
29
29
30
31
31

Ventilation and heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Startingengine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Stopping engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Cooling system
Coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2
Topping up coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Radiatorfan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Switches for
Lights
Rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fogirear fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Windscreen wipers and washer

Rear window wiper and washer . . . . . . . .
heaa lqnl hasner . . . . . . . . . . . .
C garctle qnter asntray g ove oox . . . .
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Sllo nq rool. s d n v sors
Interior light. interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Tyresand wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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Driving tips
The first 1000 miles (1500km) . . . . . . . . . . . .48
and afterwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Driving safely
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Driving economically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Winter driving
Aircleanerlintake air preheating . . . . . . . 52
Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Radiatormuffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
55
Engine. gearbox oils . . . : . . . . . . . . . . .
Wlnter tyres. snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Battery. spark plugs. door locks . . . . . . . . 56
Windscreen washer. frosted up
windows. air intakeslots . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Trailertowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

57

Care and maintanance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Care of car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Undercoating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Cavity preservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Lubricants
Engine. gearbox oils. ATE :: . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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Lubrication
Changing engineoii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Changing oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
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Changing gearbox oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Additional points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Fuelfilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Lifting vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Do.it.yourself
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Wheelchanging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Spare wheel. tools jack . . . . . . . . . . 70
Fuses. relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Bulb changing
Headlight. side light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Rear lights front turn signal . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Number plate light. interior light . . . 76
Adjusting headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
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Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
First Aid Box holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Fault finding
Automatic gearbox

Page
. . . . . . . 81

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Technical Description
Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Front axle. steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
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Rearaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Brakes. transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . 87
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Technical data
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . .'. . .89
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *9
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cil
Wheelsandtyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Weights trailer weights . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Dimensions, capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Identification plate. chassis and

engine numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Vehicledataauiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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1-Freshairvents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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2-Sidewindowvents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
3 - Instrument panel insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4 Cubbv hole or r:.dio
5 - ~oudspeaker
6 - Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
7-Fusebox
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
6 -Cold startina aid (Diesel engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Paw

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
10 -Engine oil temperature gauge.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
11 -Clock (on vehicles with revcounter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
9 - Ignition switchlsteering lock

12-Ashtray"
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
13 -Cigarette lighter" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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14-Glovebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

The horn is operated by depressing the plate in the steering wheel.

htray and c igarette ligtiter are the!1 in a console under the dash.
3entre vents or8 vehicles with air condltloner

Instrument panel
lnstrument panel insert with one instm

Page
1 Lighting switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
2 -Turn signal warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3 -High beam warning iamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4-Speedoandfuelgauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5 - Coolant temperature warning lamp. glow plug
.
23
warning lamp (Diesel only) . . . . . . .
6 - Generator-,oil pressure warning lam
. . . 22
. . 27
7 R e a r window switch . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 -Emergency light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
9 - Foglrear fog lhght . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
10- Free fortraiier warning lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
11 - Brakewarnmg lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
12 - Free
13 -Blower switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Levers for heatinglventllationiair conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

lnstrument panel insert with two instruments

Page
1 Engine oil pressure warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 -Glow plug warning lamp (Diesel only) . . . . . . . . . .
3 -Lighting switch.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 - Clock or rev counter, with fuel gauge and coolar
temperature gauge or consumption gauge.. . . . . . .
High beam, generator, turn signal warning lamps
5
6 - Coolant temperature warning lamp
(onlyon vehicles with fuel consumptiongauge). .
7-Speedo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
Rear window switch.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .,. . . . . .
9 - Emergency light switch.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 - Foglrear fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11
Brake warnina" lam^
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12
Free
13 - Free for trailer warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
14 - Blower s w i t c h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
15
Levers for heatinglventilationlair conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Seat belts
Vehicles k ~ i t hthree-point i inertia reel belts for front seats*

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The inertia reel belt adapts a u t o--A:..l,,..r t a u ~ a ~.,l.u~ yuuuy slze
and seat position and gives
completc freedom uf movement when pulled slowly.
Sudden braking will cause the belt to lock. The lockin
ism will also lock the
belt when driving down steep gradients or cornering
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Putting belt on
Pull the buckle slowly and smoothly across your che!st and hip!sand push it into the
lock part fitted on the seat until buckle engages auciibly (pull belt to check).
The belt must not be 1,-.'-'-'
The lap part of the belt

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b~?It tight if necessary
ghtly across the thic~ h sPull
Taking belt oft
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To release belt, press the orange. uurrurl rrlarneu
r n t s s In the lock. The buckle
will then spring out.
Pass the buckle towards the relay fitting 01
pillar so that the retractor can
roil the belt up properly. A plastic slide is
old the buckle in a convenient
position. Adjust the slide to suit yourself.
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Vehic les fittecj with Rc

tnmaiiic belts I l 1 n l l r c s . r

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nave a1n insert in the Instruction Man

which tdescribes this syste

untriee the be!

ibed here.

Vehicles with three-point ineFZia re6"laelfs for

the rear seat'
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These belts also adapt su;omatically to body a i z e a n d give complete freedotr
movement when pulled slo6ly.
The belts are put or!.and taken off in the same way as those for the front seats.

Vehicles with lap belts for the rear seat*'(without retractors)

The buckle is used in the same way as with tpe inertia reel belts.
The adjustment of the belt length is very important. The belt must fit tightly.
To aoidsr the oe r engrn the ock tongue sho..fo oe nc rl ar r nr dng es l o !he opll an0
Ine section of tne oelr conccrnra pu eo in rno appropr ntc rccl on.
The surplus belt length is taken up by moving the plastic slide.

In some export cauntrles the bells used may differ sligh:ly from those aescrlbed here

Instructions on

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use*;:.fseat belts and head restraints.

For all types of belt:

Seat belts are only be&!-::of
they are
worn at all times, particrilL,''; 't.;; town traf.
fic.
Persons less than 4 ft. 10 in. tall should,
not wear normal three point belts - thfs
would increase the danger of injury in an
accident.
Children under 12 years old should always
be carried on the rear seat: small children
in a special seat, older ones secured with
a child's three point belt. Children over 6
years of age can also use a lap beit, chilft' lo in'tai' can use a
Over
three point belt.
Only one person is to be secured with
each belt, Never secure two people (even
children) with one belt.
Seat belts are no longer fully effective
when the backrests are inclined too far
to the rear.
E n s ~ r etnat rne belt does not get .ammed betneen sear and oackresr or rLo
on any sharp edges

Keep the belts c!e,!nbecause they may

not retract properly I. Very dirty. Dirty belts
:an be cleaned by washing with a mild
soap solution without taking the belts Out
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ f l y l ~
roll up. Do not have the belts cleaned chemically because chemical cleaning compounds destroy the material. Ensure that
the belts do not come into contact with
corrosive fluids.

Check occasionally to see that the belt

buckles and the retractors (inertia reel
belts) are working properly. Inspect the
belt material and the fittings for damage.
Seat belts which have been stressed in an
accident and stretched must be replaced
and the belt anchorages should be
checked by a workshop.

Vehicles with adjustable head

restaints
The head restraints are set correctly when
the head touches the head restraint when
inclined slightly to the rear.
(See
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Service installation of seat

Front seats:
Lower outer holes:,!
4 door models. F.;iractor and lap. belt
end at bottom of iock pillar (see Figure;.

2 door models.'
Retractor behind cover in side panel
near lock plllar, lap belt end on side
member below retractor.
Lower inner lioles:
On side of frame tunnel in rear footwell.
Upper outer holes:
On the lock, pillar.

Rear seats:
Lower outer holes:
In floor under seat near wheel housings.
Lower inner holes:
In floor under backrest.
Upper outer holes:
In side roof members.
Holes for retractors
In luaaaae comoartment behind wheel
housings.
Special fittings are required for service
installation. Thev can be obtained from
your V.A.G ~ealer.

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The holes f ikWijslt bolts are covered by

the interior ,".i:ca;d the holes in the carpet are fitted with plastic plugs or covered
with adhesive tape.
These plastic plugs must not be used to
attach the bslts.
V.A.G. workshops have all the necessary
information on the fitting of belts.
The installation of seat belts should therefore preferably be done by a V.A.G workShOD.

Keys

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lock ,r ...,lc~~tha .:u:!:s with k7e key

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i,.lot. up - -door can be ocened.

,knob down - door is locked.

i he driver's door can only i locked from

odtr :ie with the ke).
Ti;% prev?. :s you from lo~krr,gthe door
accidel ::31l'; whiL . , I ? key i s still inside
the r..r.
Coc'ins. :;assengel 3 do^ nad rear doors
Press Ia.I-ing knoi- down ar4dslam door.
.">OunlocY ieer ~i.>r)rs:
.=ch t ~ ) 1 1 1 I 1jugred f - ~ ndoor
t
a d cull
i n \nobu,).'
.>pen daors f r ~ r ninside
D~ :I lock release lever - The locking
K:i*.' IS PIUSI be in the up positi,,n.
,,,
i . ~ . + ?tho
~ locking knobs are down, the
d \ i ~ CaPnot
i ~
be opened from inside or
out.
We advise you to leave the doors unlocked
when vehicle is in motion so that thev can
h" opened from outside in an em------..

and ignitIon key has a plastic

The d w ~
.A >.. .-,.a
handle atnu
a nrvdrsiblekey. This meanthat you cannot insert it the wrong wa
round. This key also locks the tailgate.
On vehicles with a lockable glove ba
dndlor tank cap, extra keys are provided
The key number is given on a plastic ta
on the key ring. You can obtain a replac1
ment key from your V.A.G Dealer by ju:
auoting tlhe number.When you have note
:he numl>er, destrcly the tag so that n
ized person can order a key.

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\.'!then the cl..jld-proaf catch is i n ?Qirin,

tve lclck rei,+e lever is inoperative - - rhe
door can 'only be dr:e,ied f:;-nn cu!slile.
The locking knob niJrr b r ncll-irup:;rst.
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Vehicles with vani &ngs

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To open - Press butt& in fastcmerand

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pivot fastener.
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To close - Pr,?ss vent wing agfiinst .;!:at
at front then pivot fastener to the r ' !.;.~. ~, .. ' ' ' "

Vehicles with mirrors

adjustable from inside
Both mirrors can be set to required position by swinging the lever.

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' . !lock th, - ) c &wit,. t.,.. ig~ltionldoor Never drive with tailgate open or not pro.
,Ley, pr. ss icck cylivlt: irf a:sd lift tali.
:?s'lv closed as this allows exhaust gas to
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..T),.;~.?,J?L,
,-drawn into the vehicle interior.
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+n:'qztr, . Itelil I I . ! 'sy :he st.;,por!
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-or in c , ~ ..'..sr
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(if fitte.i)
li::r,d wh..,:,he I&.!. .ite 1:. L;jrqe . p u t
her rletails en .,age 1:.

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To cleoe
Lift tailgate,;qlightly, push the to: cf
the support forl~ardand slam the rail.
y ~ t edown.
011vehicles with a gas-filled supDort the
tailgate is just pulled down ;.vj sl3rnmed.
Pull up on tailgate to check that it is
closed properly.

Lock the tailgate before having vehicle

washed in an automatic washing plant as
otherwise the brushes may press the lock
cylinder in and open the tailgate.

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To release lock
Pull lever wi S f t siU$ par21 uln;'$:.
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To open
I

1.1ft bonnet
hook.

To close
release th?
6

To support bonnet
1

Lift bonnet up, take rod out of clip and

locate it in the hole provided in the bonnet reinforcement.

L ~ f tbonnet slightly and unhook rod.

Press rod Into retainer on front cross
panel. Let bonnet fall into the locks
from a height of about 30 cm. - Do not
press bonnet down.
Pull up ou bonnet to check that it is
properly c!osed.

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iii!t.!ever-'an<:r:?djust seat ,positicn. Then

-?Iec~selwei: and rriovoseat curther until
ti.: satch er:(jnges in the nea!ast slot.

For safety reasons, only adjust front seat

w't-n the vehicle is stationary.

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To'ji4ju'rt 5h!:%v@$t 'rivke <',

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Take ,r~aiqlitoti backrest and turn knob.

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ilo PO: !nciine ;he-backrests tot, far to,\%,,

rear w ~ E Rvehicld is in ;notion bdr;at,sc
the seat belts ard t h e no !onger ,.t!,:
effec!ive.

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~ a c k r e i lock
t
(2door models only)
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lir!;lO,

i i f ? !krmS and move backrest lork.?rd. .- . For safety reasons, ensure that the back.
rest is engaged when vehicle is moving.
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Head res$rc?lhi~ts
.

The sating is correct whc , :ti.

so er
edge r.B the heas:) restraint is .o'~ghl: 2r
eye level and the head touc'?s tile hnzr.
restraint when inr.iirle4 uligt~tlvt : ~the rnar.

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To rrd,jilrt
! I*ig%+(cj
C..:; at side:; with bc'l. !I;

an, .,ul, ip

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or pust, down.
Angle +j
Vc;.!etop io f r o ~ or
t rea,
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To install, inser: hex! restraint first and

then press d i p - in :;ith siraiyhi part at
the rear.

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When making full use of the luggage

space, ensure that:

To itrzlease luggage sklsm, IN* 'ear seat

and backiest can be mdved 10 t l ~ eposl
tions shovfn very eqsily.
IJ~h,>okluggage compartment cover
- S:.e next page.

No items of luggage can fly forward if

the brakes are applied sharply.
.b The heater element in the rear window
' s not damaged by articles rubbing
against it.
6 Vision through the rear window
remains clear, otherwise a second outside mirror must be fitted.

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6 Press catch-s on each side fomvrd ar

the same !!me and fold backrest down.

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6 Lift cushion with !uop in centre.

Note
if the front seats are weii back, the front
seat should be pushed forward slightly or
backrests hinged forward before the rear
seat is folded forward so that the seat
does not h ~the
t backrests as it is lifred.
Then hinge backrest back and ensure, for
safety reasons, that the lock engages.
When putting seat back to normal position on a vehicle with three point inertia
reel belts at the rear, ensure that the belts
are not trapped.

Vehicles with i~tit~gage ,

cornpatimcnl c m ~ r . . .
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Lugg-lye
-c.rlpartment IS
4 ed
lrom vlcw DY tne cover Wnen !he rear f ap
IS opened, the cover is i~fted.

Do '~:e!j>:ace itmage on the cover.

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If large items of luggage are to be r;arrlea,

the cover can be folded down against t k
backrest.
Unhook plastic cords from fla?.
Release backrest catches - spa previous page - and pucii backrest forwarrl.
0 Pdce cover on backrest and move
backrest back into Dosi+ion.The cover
is [hen trapped betwee:~t ~ a c ~ r eard
st
wheel housings (see illustrat~on).
When the cove! is to be piaced over tine
luggage comphitment again it must be
held horizontally as backrest is pushed
back in order to prevent Jamage to rocf
pillar trim meterial.

Itt.6

?laced on the coverwill fly fonvards

are applied suddenly.

iDrakes

?- vehicles with three-~ointinertia reel

W t s for tne rear sears; ensLro that tne
& ,s do not get trapped when Dacfirest is
folded back.

On Zdoor vehicles the belts must be placed behind the ~ l a s t i cretainers on the
window cappings before the backrests
are folded down.

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h e siiiit ~7L:crrl for th; auto::latic gear-

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is ,live;. 7 , . !,a la
P.:vr.rse p a r i,:int .:!ly .,E selected wt.en
!!I? vet:1cleiSs1'ai7~~a~:
hrlfire ieverto ieft
i t ) naiitrkl as t.,r ;s
at i,'ill go arid then
iiress it Cl~wn,:110v.?i t further Lo the lef!
and pu?h ht 1:lrward.
The :-vwsing lights come 01: tv::~n rr:t?s t ;)ear ;s enyaged 1,~ththe ignitloi: on.
IICX

It is advisable therefore to wait a few

seconds with clutch pedal fully depressed, before engaging reverse.
Do not make a habit of resting your hand
on the lever when driving. The pressure of
your hand is transmitted to the shift forks
in the gearbox and can cause premature
wear on the forks.

As : i e :s ,.;.sr gr? . n .! s.lp?rate: haft,

gat;^'? .-t-ise.: m.. ,--.:.*I;if the Ge2.v is
e.r$agdc: !ao '::;;h,: ..::I ;il(jine.rur:'i(ig
- pa:ticu!air . m e n the 1;saibok ,-: ;,(arm.

Han3br;k.e

On vehicles with a brake warnlng lamp the

Llweys a n ~ l ytar~mJhr~i..c
fir,rc.y so 'is:;
you do.r,u: a;cidi?n , . : y i r i re 7ff wit!, I;
lamp goes out when the handbrake is
lightly or).
:e!eased and the engine started. (see
To releass iiandbrdke, pull !ever up slig'il- "Warning lamps").
iy, press in the locking. knob and !?:.sli
'.ir!kr '.ighl down.

Steering iock !staf%i: ;"

switch;

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2 -!Ignition on'^-- &rive ;:?;Hion

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(see "Warninp !amps': o r ttle folW

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venkles:
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Position I:'
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K,.: . : ,
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TD lock tile steerina i:,.'.ira3rh--, anT, illin
I jag0
wt,f.:l : ~ n t iyou
l h': ' ~ l i ?' % el:

p,r.:

Eii. ,mr wlthr!ri*v4.'?'.?~

.+"'Pi1 vshicle is sta';:~.

Diesel englr;as.,c

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2.
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..:ur.ls(lrip$;&jt'&ff:'&
~ ! ~ & i ? ~t !s i ~
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'kI&.k~d
-3- m?!wand-drive position . .
lamps:' r?:!t h n follo..,,..:. "VJ9rnirig
fiagesl
, ~,. ~hel.'erigi,n:Ks dol~?,the glc,wipllib
w?g.nbg lnr,lp'l;!!rnen
on. :Vr?en lamp
goes out, er~l;iiir? must be started
.. . imnlediately. i; ,.. ~.

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I-',\Nhile glow blugs are o r i j n o other

heavy cu~rerltcr~nsumersi~hotli6!X*
switched or$.
When wgine i i warn, the giow p ! u ~
wzrning la:ip does not corn!* -:,-)
the engine can be started straiyhtaway.
3 - Starting engine
(see page 38)

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!:.,I I:; ti.. I;\'*: or

cannot be turned to this position at all, tile
steering wheel must be turned to and fro
slightly to release the locking pin.
;: the key 1s (litficuli't;,

?os:l~on3:
I n this position the electrical current to
the neadlights, wipers, blower and rear
window is interrupted.

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df the warning lam!. ?c!epends on the model anti t3o engine fitted. The illustrations on Daoe 7 show where +e lamps are on the yqrisus.der,r;lons. The symbols
s:'!own here ire-also 01
n the l a m p .
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TIi e oil pres!sure and g enzrator wti.:hg lamps come sn when tne ign tisn is SVI ~cned
011. They shc)uld go oi r :vl:en the <?I 3 . i s srarled

)il pres
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Pelrol ana alesel enalnes:

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the oil pressure' wa rning lam11 conlis
I or flicker:s when d r iuing:
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Stop stra lght away, switch of f engine

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If cause of trouble is not apparent,

obtain expert assistance at once. An
occasional flickering of the warning
lamp at idling speed after a s ~ e l of
l
fast driving is quite harmless ' i f the
light goes out when accelerator is depressed.
lur lo the way the lamps arc
amp also cameS O " .

.:ithe generator warning lamp comes on when driu

1.5 or 1.6 lifre petrol engine and d i e e l engine

It. DOnot drive on without
9 Stop straight away, switoh engin3 7ff anti check
a belt because thrgBnerator and water pump a!,
..-.being driven and the lack
of coolant circul~tionwill damaae the eno:ne
It is always advisable f;'cbrr!
.I spar
on the vet
The belt size 1s given in "Tecnnical D
90.
If the belt is in order, the trouble may be a faulty generator or regulator. If the trouble
cannot be put right on the spot you can di'ive on, but try to get the vehicle into a VA.G
workshop as soon as possible because the battery will discharge continuously.
1.1 litre engine
On this engine the water pump is not dr iven by the:belt. On I:an, therefore, drive on to
the next V.A.G worksliop when the warni ng lamp ccm e s on, even if the belt has broken.
but the battery will discharge continuously.

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Coolant temperature
warning lamps

(0Brake
) warning lamp

On vehicles with the brbkb ivar&ng lamp

the
lamp should *.:.me o r ',hen the igniThe red lamp' shows that the coolant.
temperature is too high on vehicles with- tion is switched on and 5.. o d ~zfter the
engine. has Seen starled when ?he handout a temperature gauge.
brake is released.
The yellow lamp which may also be fitter!
goes out when the engine as reached nor- If the light does no; cvme on when the
igniiion is switched an or when the handmal operating temperature. As long as
brlke is applied with the engine (unning.
this lamp is on do not over-rev engine or
the
cause of the iro-ble rnust be founo
overload it.
and rectifioc' irnmediately co that the ligh;
If the red lamp lights up on hot days, when
can tillfil its :varning function.
climbing long gradients (mountain passes) with vehicle fully loaded, the engine If tbelight comes on when the foot brake
is ap~lied,o n e o r ?ha ,)rake circuits may
is overloaded. Lower engine speed by
reducing road speed or, i f possible by se- be faul{v. You will notice this by ;he increlecting the next higher gear (see page 58: ase in red41 4 aveL
point 8). The lamp should then go out You car drive on the nearest V.A.G workshortly afterwards.
shop but allow for higher pedal pressures
If it comes on again, stop engine 'and and longer braking distances on the way.
check if coolino fan is running*. If it is not,'
check fuse a A replace if necessary see Daae 73. If the cause of the fan failure
cannoibe found, let engine cool down,
check coolant level (Caution - The system is under pressure - see page 42)
and
drive to the nearest V.A.G workshop,
.
keeping an eye on the warning lamp all
the time. Try to avoid letting engine idle
and extremely slow driving as far as possisee also page 24.
ble.
.
.mefan switches on ~utomatlcallywhen the coolant TeaIf the Delt wn~chdrives the Coolant pump
ches a c e r f a n temperalure and continues to mn leven
is defective, do not drive on - see page
with ignltlon switched off) until the coolant temperature
22.
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6Gltt:.: plugs (DieseLe,~lipfT;;r-tlyl

The la'irry'.comiis on when switch is'"?
glow p;ug/drive
position, see page 21.
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?he l s ~ shows
p
when the glow plugs are
worC'!ig. The t i v 1% glow plugs are on is
.-?,~trclledaut-,ma'i;z?lly by the coolant
:f.n ~erature.When the lamp goes out, the
angiiie should be started immediately.
V:i,ile the glow plugs are on, no other
neavy current consumers should be switL. led on.

Warning lamps for:

Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency lights . . . . . . . . . . . .
High beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

page 28
page27
page 28
page 57

c - Danger zone
tte t a m tibnrs abow 4 ' I.. :s (9 ;;,ions).
;.?.li;?eS the reserve
.I;&, r:e:u i:; :bout 5 1;tr-s (1 gallon) of
i!:r '..?.nk.
fuel le:I
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V l < l ~ i ii.' e .;eP!lle

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tea?r,#?j?turegauge*

Zones:

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gl, cngiilr n ~ e e d s
and do
ncr vfort er1C;ine nd hard yet
b .- Normal range
When vshicie is drivr, Pur nallv. tile ineedle should settle down ;n :i:s ione. When
engine is wi:rking ihairl, the need!e may
move neare: to the dei.~aerzone but this is
not serious as c
l :g as drops back when
e n g i ~ ~isepulling normally.
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Instruments

A.VC-I.I

'z

Clock
The clock is electrically driven. To set the
hands, push in knob in dial and turn.
On vehicles with a revcounter t t i t cio;k
in the centre console.

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The coolant temperature 25.::' ~ n the
fuel gauge work when the is... ..:i-r;,, is
moved to the "Drive" onsitl~i..,. !:.k?< a
few seconds however 'before !n, 05eG";;s
reach the final position.

Vehicles wlthnut a gsuge lhave one or two warning

iampe. See page 23.

..The far

switclies on automatically ru'le:. the coolant

reaches a certaln temperature s n u ' c o n t l r , ~ e sto run

IBYBR
when englne has stopped) until the coolant tem.
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pwa,ur~drops.
Be c'reful. System is under pressure. See page 42.

if the needle moves into this zone on hot

days, when climbing, long gradients
(mountain passes) with vehicle fully loa.
ded, the engine is overloaded. Lower engine speed by reducing road speed or, if
possible, by selecting the next highergear
(See page 58, point 8). The needle should
+hendrop back to the normal zone.
f the needle stays in the danger zone,
stop the engine and check if the cooling
fan is running*'. If it is not, check fuse
and replace if necessary - see page 73. if
the cause of the fan failure cannot be
found, let engine cool down, check coolant level*" and drive to the nearest
V.A.G workshop, keeping an eye on the
temperature gauge all the time. Try to
avoid letting engine idle and extremely
slow driving as far as possible.

If the belt which drives the water pump

breaks, do not drive on - this does not
apply to the 1.1 litre engine. See page 22,
"Generator warnina lam^".
Notes
Additional lights in front of the radiator
grille restrict the flow of cooling air. At
high ambient temperatures and full thrott.
lethe engine may tend to overheat.
On vehicles with air conditioner, see page
36.

\!?b*ici.--. w;i",;rearshift
The perti-,issrh! i.!!,:?dCr, 'tic gieats
durinq.::he fir?,?iiOl)~.V:km
,arif3mf'&rnards:
are give11on ,;age,'.d&
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The white roll :r!:'l]

re^ ?II~
p:l:.r:n'e::Jrds
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100 m or 1/101niii4,: ' '
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On soeedoanetelp wiih a :r+, recorder th<
:,:u knob in
f i g ~ r c sare zero-+.,'%i.$;+: r,.j
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the dial.
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Vehicles with

red, counter ..

The rev counter has a wdriing zone'whikh

shows the rnaxiniuv engine speed pernitted briefly when engine is run-in and
warm.
Normally sne should change upor reduce
engine speed before the needle reaches
at
this z m e (6300 rpm). Changing : ~ p
medium speeds helps t o save fuel.
Change down into the next lower gear
before engine speed drops below 1500
rpm.
The permissible engine speeds during the
first 1500 km are given on page 48.

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pc*'.~:, :.
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fi,

i',c .;<ari:s -?ply ?

o%
'-rn:i
the engine
P.<.S :~''
.:!, run in and i- harm.

: r . r .+r~:,naementof these marks is deterrr. lec dy'the type of eng ne fltea. The
8nar6s Lstrarco can rnerefore alfler from
the marks in your vehicle.
The next higher gear should be selected,
at the latest, when the needle has reached
the mark.
Changing up early helps to iave fuel and
keeps the noise down.
The next l o w s t gear should only be selected at the ear!iest, when theveh~clespeed
has dropped below the mark.

'denicle~with ;riel ce~isurnption

suge
:'hi% instiument helps you to save fuel.
1.r lauaw onerates on intake ,nanifold
-:le!..,:;.tjsion.r'This depression is directly
r;':11. Q !c ;r'ei ccnsumption.
rne ;::dr?s on.lhe dial indicate the appro.
ximat* c:lnsurnption in litres1100 km when
sngine is warm anJ in 4th gear. In 3rd gear
the indicaied figure inust be multiplied by
1.5 and :r ?rd gear. by 7.,V\lhen angine is
igling and,vehicle statlunacy the reading
can be clisreg~rded.
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As the consumption is higher when

driving in a low gear at a certain speed
than at the same speed in a higher gear the conversion factors show this - we
recommend that a fuel saving driver tries,
wherever possible, to drive i i the highest
possible gear.
Drlve briskly and, as far as poss~b~e,
at a
un form spced. Avoid unnecessary acce e.
ration and brakino. Keeo vour accelerator
foot steaoy an0 y;t l o keep the consLmp.
tion gadge reading constant and ao no!
let the needle move uo out of the normal
range Fdrrner ~nformationon economica
driv,ng is given in the "Dr'ving tips" sec.

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Veh,cles wi?h engine oil therrno.

mete
Go nbi dr !.? rrlfh full throtile e:s long as
the enginaoii is cold. If the needle moves
into thc. warning zone at any time, the
engine hpeed should be reduced. The
needle should then return to the normal
range.

If the needle remains in the warning zone,

stop and switch engine off. Check the oil
level. if the level is in order and the oil
pressure warning lamp goes out when
engine is started, you can drive to the next
V.A.G workshop but do not rev engine too
much on the way.

Lighting swil't2h

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1st delrot -. Sids lights on

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2nd detent -.Driving lighfson
On vehicies with variable i~lst!rtnent liaV
ting, tho brightness can be ,sgulatW,bn
,
. '>: 5
turninq the knurled d ~ s r .

Dipping the kaclights is oc;scrib*Kd@ tKe

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:.: s only-work
t ~ is
. svv ' - d on
;,,Vit.!n en.!i- is being strrted, ,lis 1:c::jti!, :l
are ,-;,:tchod off autom?ti:aliy.

- .Vehicles with hdated

rear ~vindow

~ocker'switch
vdiih elemert sy:l?bol.

- Emergerrcy light
switch

When the emergericy lights are on, a wal..

-ning lamp in the rocker switch flashes 8s
The emergency lights also w o ~,when
! ~ the
ignition is switched off.

Tho heater element only works when the

ignition is on. There is a warning lamp in
the itch. AS soon as window is clear,
switch element off to reduce ctlrrent consuniction.

- Vehicles with fog

lighlslrea~fog li@t

To switch fog lights on - Cr?:s s,;. .ch tc

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first stop:
To switch fog lights and rear ioglight on
- Press switch to second step.-,'
When the lights are on, a lamp in the
switch lights up.

-'I(: f::;
~ ~ g h tcal .i y work wbcri sidr or
.~
:n are ; i i ' .
tiear!li?;:i i ~ \ \ h i . j . ~ i~n?d, igniti
?c: vra;,,.::ies wliic:i s F mi.! eqllipp+ii witi.
a fear fog ii@r; :!:is tori's-:on at the fiist
switch position.
+ o nvehlc~estor somi export countr,. s the tog lights a n y
workwith the side lightsfa carform w l t i local regulations.

;i!m sign;tb and dip lever:

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.I? t~crli,.f;rtais
v r a k onb: VI 19nthe ignitiv;: i3 c:! (key in Drive posriur)
Centre position - Off
-- Right turn signals
Lover up
- Left turn signals
LC er down

When a turn signal fails, the turn signal

warning lamp flashes faster.

k:ic!r taKiIlg a corner the turn signals aro

c.?rcelied aut~~rnaticaily.

To signal a lane change

Vehicles with parking lights

Move lever up or aown until resistance is

felt and hold it in ;his position -the turn
signal warning lamp inl,~stbe flasriing.

With ignition off:

- Right hand lights on
Lever up
- Left hand lights on
Lever down

When released, the lever spripgs back to

the centre position.

70 raise rrnd blower beams

Lift lever towj,rls wheel past tnc pressure
point with r:dltlights oil When or1 high
beam, ttie \var:,lny !amp rights up.

~ e a d l i ~ ~11as:aer
ibt
Lift lev :- L . cls -v!:re; cv :he pressure
poir! ; t ., : . :im warning lsmp lighls up.
The Fcro. , cannot be flashed when
high bear-,;, Jrr on.

Windscreen wiheriand T
:;
was,hec'iever- ,
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. ,>.:Wipers arid' washer off:
Lever at position 0

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Brief wipe:
Iviobe lever up to pressure point of'"$st
stop. The wipers work as long as !av.%?is
!I! id in this position.
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Lover at 1st stop.
Wipers t i s t :
Lever at 2n'd.stpp.
Windscreen washer:
Lever a?.nosition 4.
Washer w~irksG ; long as lever is held in
position. .+.. .,
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On vehicles w::3 automatic. washlwiper
and interfnitten; wipe fadi~ity:
Automatic w a s ' h ~ i p e : ,
IAo):e Izver to position -:- was!??: a r d wi.,,..
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-h~!tnwork
k,?lozsslever -?-!ijLq:,h?r s?:'?)snii wipers
continue fcr a@ut 4 '~ecr:;;:;:'\.J c,.:
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The windscreen wipers and washer only

work when ignition is switched on.
Note
In the winter please ensure that the wiper
blades are not frozen to the glass as
otherwise they will be damaged when the
wipers are switched on.

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intermittent wive:
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Lever at pssitior, :
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Vdipers work about ,;very 5 :jec?.nds.

washz~'
Move I:

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Wiper ,:r.;l w,~sherwurk - .long .?sIFier is

htirl rlc,:n. ,. When le!.+r is -'leas:G. washer
stops and vliper cnn'inues !or about 4
seqoiids.

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vehik~es~riTh'.he;icjlighf.
w?,,her
\rii?en the headligk!s a:e iiri, the lkr-os
ai,? washed ewry time tkie windscreen is
washed.
.At regular intervals, sucli as whzn filling
ta.~kwith fuel. csked-on dirt (insects etc)
should be. renioveri from the lerlses.
Fiiling the waskr:r container is descrrbed
or1 page 44.

Qperation
Gpen kshtray, press spring
"awn and pull zshtray ou!.

Tc empty

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-.- Insert at the bottom

,:at

then push in at the top

i9e springs engages.

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Vehicles .nritt~'cigarettelights:
':-:ss kl:o:r ot .jhter in - wheil tile cc5;e
yl.,ws the l i y h t ~ ,:.-:ir,gs cur nutomatically. The iigi11r.i .~ould::,,-.I
1%
used
straight abv?;, 5ecn~li: !he , ~ , z ? lcools
,~r
down quickly.

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Rear ashtray
Tc -rr,pty

- - Press ashtrai ::own (7) and

pull it out (2).

To replace

?rc.ss ashtrav 'nto the

ICCFSS.

G l ~ v ebo:
Velr:cl%switl, (il-kv'a box lid
- Squeeze buttons together
To open
Tocloae , - Push lid to
If the lid is lockable, an extra key is provi.
cied.

The cigarette lighter socket can be used

for other electrical accessories with a
capacity of up to 200 Watts. Please bear in
mind however that the battery will soon be
discharged when engine is not running.

To cpen
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.-Fold Rank d c w ~sne

, turncit
to the left '(i!, fol@ crank
into recess again. .,, . . . ;.
- Fold crann dow.i at$:Al u m i ?
to the right:!b) a: far a: it
wi:i (10, :.P-:I
:ur!i it hat!<
until -it ca:i.:be rolcled.into
the r,?cess.

FA?' s z i c t j i [eason,, ;!i.~''cra&

always :,bn,i:
tr.3 recr\.?s,,,. . .
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Wi e~ re7 ':.', .he su!'. !'isor ,;I lhsrr,

:tkii . :<,'..can !be lilted out of t i i . i n l i . ~ ~
. . , $1 :.!g and swung toward:- 1:;. s...;

shoz~d

Vehicle:; with anti.dazzl@'i

rrpirr~r
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The mirror springs out of the mounting on

impact. It can be installed again by pres.
sing it in firmly.
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Normal position - Button,f~rwdrd

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Interior light

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Switch position
...,a,T1
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Up (1)
- Door contacr swirches
Centre (2) - Off
Down (3) - Light on all thi! time

!-ie?ting and ventilation

!\"ck~iclc?s
without airconditioner)
.\;. Cintrol the air distribution.,
- -. .
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Lait :tvzr - Mixed air vents for footwell .
Right lever - Mixed air vents for windI

C,,,

i.$+i.:,,A

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screen and side windows:

B ~ i hlovers
to centre - reduced.atr flow from mixed
air v.;n?s. increase0 flow froni fresh air
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vents ;'Z:
Both levers
outwards - increased a i r flow from
mixed air usnts, decreased flow from
fresh air vents (E)

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All controls
except switch C - can be
set to any position required.
Depending on the position of levers, fresh
or warm air comes from the mixed air
vents for side windows D, for the wind.
screen and the footwell.
Stale air can escape from slots in the
(rear) doors. This through-flow ventilation
only works when the ventilation or heating
is i n action.

Lever B .-.Controls the amount of heat

Lever to
right - increased heat
Lever to
leit - reduced heat
Rotary swttch C
Sl0~'i.t

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Cuntrols the 3 speed

b l i x c i air !rsr s D fcr s~,fewlndows.

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..~i;!er .ip
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air jets E:

--.det; o?en
ibl --Jets closed

Swlny;ng I:* louvres in or out alters the

direction of the air flow vertically (c).

Moving the small lever in the centre

deflects the air flow sideways (d).

Defrosting windscreen and

side windows
Both levers A fully to the right.
.
closefresh air vents (lever down), '
Move lever B fully to the right.
Turn blower switch C to position !I.
This setting directs all the warm air to t:ie
windscreen and to the side windows.
As soon as the windows are clear, move
left lever A about halfway to the left so
that the footwell is heated as well.

Heating passenger cornpartment properly

A coldition where tne lower 0.1 2ir i? .:.':I:
':?d the upper layer is Cool is idpal ir. 'ii,?,
vehicle occupants. This condition i.? 7.: .I:'l e d by the following setting:

Levers A for air distribution:

Left lever f u l ; ~
to left.
Right lever about i w o thirds of total
movement to the !eft.
Set lever' B ;r!
sive the rncdred
amount ui neat.
0 Turn blower switch C to posl!icn I.
When driving slowly, the blower can be
left at position I as this helps to increase the flow of warm air.
Cold fresh air can also be ad~nitted$!is;
vents E.

No!e:
As the heat depends on the coolant temperature, the maximum heat will not be
available until the engine is properly
warmed up.
At very low temperatures it is therefore advisable to use a radiator muff. The engine
warms up quicker and the heating effect
is improved. Further details are given on
page 54.

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saitched on to hoost .the l~ocr.-f fresh air.

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Upper lever
- Air distributi

Centre lever
Temperature selection

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Lower lever
- Air volume (fan speedj
Cooling- 4 blower stages I, 11, Ill, 1111
Heating - 3 blower stages :I, ill, Ill1

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Air Outlets
@'dents over full width of windshield i3Footwell outlets (cool, fresh or warm
(warm and fresh air).
air).
@ Side window deiroster nozzles
@Centre outlets (cool, fresh or warm air).
(warm and fresh air).
Vanes are adjustable.
@ Fresh air outlets for car i!ite;ior (also
cool air WI;:.,
r-ii 'cnnlit'?ninc). Var'i'
i?c.a!:.i:cipl.
are adiirstat;ic ...\:ir,:ifs;.pt
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and clz?ed sar,.ib;l!?l:.:
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Heating

For maximum cooling, set lever as follows:

For maximum heat, set levers P"'?DIIOVIS:

Upper lever
- extreme left C1
Cool air from square outlets on dasilboard (3 & 5).
Centre lever
Lower lever
-extreme right (top fan speed).

For comfort cooling, set levers as folldws:

Upper lever
- t o position I
r .Cool air to dashboard and footwell outlets (3, 4 & 5).
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Air Conditioning

Centre lever L,
- blue field
Lower lever
-select desired fan speed

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Vc., :'!ation

Outer lever
u 10 El
- w a r m air flovs, hi-cording to lever
po pcsition frcnn outlets 1, 2, 4 and 5.
fully 1 . ~the right
Centre lever
Lower lever
Blowei speed 1111
.

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Defrosting the windscreen:

Top lever
fully to the right @J
-Warm air flows fr3ni outlets 1 and 2
Centre lever - fully to right M
i..oVverlevel --,BlowiV ??r:d lli or 1111
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D-~:.ILl;g:ir~'iK~,
:w~rt;:.scree$:.
,.,'t,

Top !ever
at P: :O;'
-Warm a!: ilov~dfro:? 311,:::t' I .:a;.</ 4.
Centre lever - from) A tr,
Lower lever
Blower speed lil s: II!I.
When defrosting or defoggi;ip, tho : i ~ s i ?
air outlets 3 must be closed.

la ,. wt~late,set the levers as follows:

idp lever - Position i r
(Outlets 3open)
- Fresh air flows from outlets 3, 4 and 5
or in position 0
- Fresh air flows from outlets 1, 2, and 3
or in position C1
- Fresh air flows from outlets 3 and 5
Centre levzr - position O
Lower laver
desired blower speed

When driving through tunnels or when

ambient air is contaminated, the flow of
fresh air can be stopped:
any position
Top lever
Centre lever
fully to the left
Lower lever

Vote
The air conditior~erworks best ? v t : ~ : + ~ h cFuc.'~dirring !he winter the air conditioner
windows are closed. However, wl-?"r: o :,ilLbId he cpetated briefly once a week to
vehicle has been str.naing in t!ie'su-:.:;,'?
k&?p the seaisproperly lubricated.
. ~.
is very hot inside, one window !jhou::l.hr
opened when the air conditioner ,$ sud- V i e condsnscr sbould be checked regu;
ched on and left open until the hot alr h&s arly fo:cleanliness. If clogged wirh dirt r,r
bsan forced out.
insects it should be cleaned with a jet o:
water.
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The pay oaa s r e d x e d oy a b 0 ~30
l kg 6n
vehicles w tn an afr conall oner.

When the air conditioner svstem has been

oamagea, n an accident for instance, any
leaks mdsl oe sealed as qd'cnly as poss b e, even if only prov s ona. y. This wi prevent serioLs damage to rne system due to
contam nal on of tne refrigerant.
If the engine overheats under particularly
heavy loads and in high ambient temperatures. the AIC; should be switched off until
the coolan: temperature drops to normal
again.
I I I ' L w'ork, check the fuse
If the klC
7 r \ / - 9'
and '<:.'ace if necess-.,
-?e page 3.

Repa1:s to the air conditioner require SFIcially trailed persor~neland special too IS.
!f the system does not work properly, cc
tact your V.A.G Dealer

Starting engine
a

General hints
Take care when startina tne enolne in
a conflneo space. anger of carbon
monox oe po son ng!
Beforeoperating the starter, check that
gear lever is in neutral (Automatic gearbox: Lever at "P" or "N ") and app ly the
handbrake.
Depress the clutch pt:dal when star--,..,.....~.
ting so that the starter U
N I ,,-N ~ 10turn
the engine.
As soon as the engine? starts, release
the ignition key so thalt the startr:r ,.:an
disengage.
If the engine stalls at any time the i j n i tion key must be turned back to pasi..
tion 1 (see oaae 21) before the starir;i
can be'ope;atea agean.The non-reprsr
prevenls the
lock n the lgnit on s ~ i t c h
starter from beina ooerated when the
engine is runninfas'this could damage the starter.
- 3 not try to warm the engine up by
nning is with vehicle stationary.
rive off straight away.
nly when it is very cold is it advisable
I let the enaine run for about 30 se.
,rids at a fast idle before moving off.
i i s gives the lubrication system time
I cikulate the oil properly.
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o not over-rev or use full throttle2 unw
ie engine has reached the nlorrnal
3erating te mperature.

Carburetor engines

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Startim a coid engine
The carburetor has an a u h n ~ a i i cchbke
vvhicli comes into action, when eriqine :S
cold, the first time theaccelerztor pr:i;al is
. .
c'i.piessed.
e At temperatures above 10C depress
accelerator slowly once (twice below
10C) and then release it.
Switch ignition on and start engine
immediately. Do not open throttle.
at On the 1.1 litre engine it may be necessary to depress accelerator pedai
slightly to increase the idling speed.
J The increase ir? tlie idling spsad which
:anes place as the engine starts to
warm up can be reduced by j u s ~tapping the accelerator pedal briefly.
On vehicles with an automatic gearbox
the engine should be run at a fast idle for.
about one minute after starting when it is
very coid. The pedai should then be tapped so that the speed drops and a gear
speed.
can be sele,cted ai. cut
Slarting a \n8 . m r 1 enginle
0 L e p r ~ s sC C C , 9 at0I pedal siowly while

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W:n ... . s!arthil; a hr; engine depress

accelerator i,odal ! .lly before operating starter and hold it in this position
- do not
~, ourrin
, it.
4t Release accelerator pedal as so00 as
engine starts so that it does rict race.
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Fuel inic.ction engine

Ih'; :r,gine is fitted witi: a K Jetronic in!ec:i!,.n system. The starting procedure
r l s h : ibeJ ;e(e is applicable regardless cf
?.rrka;cntor engine temperature.
W Press aczelerator down slightly and
hold i t in positicn while operating starter.
S lorn .ignition key to start. If engir
does not start after about 10 second
wait for 30 seconds and try again.

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Starting a cold engine

Pull cold start knob out fully, regardI ,- mgine is fitted with glox !, ;s. The
less of ambient temperature.
time the plugs are on i s indica'ed by a
a,':
which is controlled by. the coolant
Turn ignition key to position 2 glow
;errperature - see page 23.
plug lamp comes on. it goes out when
the ignition temperature is reached.
Cold startina aid
(see page 21).
To facilitate starting from cold, thf:o is a
0
cold starting device in the injection p~~i-np. Leave key In this position until lamp
goes out.
This cold starting aid is operated with the
To
avoid draining battery unnecessaknob sho\vn be lo!^.
riiy, do not switch nny other heavy
current consumers on while glow
: plugs are on.
@m i.s soon as lamp goes out, start engine.
L' DOnot depress accelerator pedal while
startino at temoeralures abbve 0C.At
temperatures below O'C depress accelerator pedal fully.
0 30 not operato starter longer :han 30
seconds at a time. If engine does not
start, wait about 30 seconds, switch
glow plugs on again and operate starter again.,,:OiFsn,sngine starts to fire,
keen starli:: opwh'ing until engine is
: u n n i ! ~I.[.:
~ :;r.!y.
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engine has r?>~f.:h?dits normal :,perating temperaitirk.
> i ~ plugs
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Starting a warm engine

It is not necessary to switch the glow
plugs on or to pull the cold start knob,
regardless of ambient temperature.
The engine can be started straight
away.
Do not depress accelerator pedal whlle
starting.

Stopping engine
For all engines:
When vehicle has been driven hard for
a while do not switch engine off as
soon as vou stop. Let it run at a fast idle for about 2 minutes to cool it down
slightly.
When engine is hot, the fan may
continue to run when engine has been
switched off or it may switch on when
the engine has stopped.

The condition of a car is closely

bound up with road safety.
So before driving off check the following:
the fuel level
the lights and turn signals
the brakes
the windscreen washer
and at regular intervals
the engine oil level
the coolant level
the brake fluid level
tyre pressures
You will have less to worry about while
driving!

Type o f fuel
Petrol engines
Carburetor engines:
Regular petrol
RON* not lower than 91
If regular fuel with adequate anti-knock
properties is nut available, use premium
or a suitable mixture.
Fuel injection engine:
Premium petrol
RON* not iowerthan 98
~ e s e a r c hOctane l umber, indicates anti-knock propenis?of
the petrol.

Diesel engine
Fuel: Normal diesel with a CN*' not lowe;
than 45.
At low temperatures the flow characteristics of diesel fuel deferioiate due tu
paraffin separation er?rl this can affect
engine operation wh.?? ,.'.J summer diesel.
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"Wintsr" diesel should L:. .i.:-, ,;dd or regular grade pe!tol.,(no: $s?ij~um)mixed
with t:1: diesei. See >3;;t253.

'' Cetane Number. Indicatw .\c igni~abilltyof diesel

%IOU.' -.;: ~!n:mally be mixed with. ?I@

petrol ~9.liesel.
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Only i f +';:tecarburetor engines tend to s:all
at idling speed when warming up ir. thc
colfl seasons, do we recommend that
Volkswagen AUDl Petrol Additive is mired
witi: the petrol.
F~.?therdetails are given on page 53 under
"Driving in winter".

h e r neck is in the side pane' abo

?I ? iigitt red: flhu?i.
# . ,.a wit11a lorkable cap have an artra

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T I & I - ' tank hdY, approximately 9 gal.

ioi-3:; :.'? urros). When tnc (needieof the fuel
gillg, .:'lters the resexe 7one there is
abr.!t . :.~llon(5 litres) o i fkel left in the
tani..

i'eh~c:e..ris'th'diesel el-yine:
If tanr,..is run 6:y :he fuel 3ystem is bled
auIo~~;aI;call~
when star:i,ig after filling
the .?nk.
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Q /IL? .! ;iozzle int3 !;s.~k neck

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xsslole and do not

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as izr as

20 noi try to i ~ i ti s?k too quicklybecak:se !he fuol karticularlv Diesel)

will then fat,:; ;%:.L! !his c
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Engine oil level

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The 6r;gine oil level s h o ~ i raiways

l
Bn.t.e::;
ween two marks - maxlwin - * n n ttter;.p.:!
. .belqw thq.,n)i!y
stickand must never be
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The vehicle most be or, a level i.i..;~c.r
when the oi; If;vl is checked:,l$, t;r
check the oil immeFIintely aft~r';tr,,;l.l
:d
the engine, as ths?oi: in ciuculario;; : J ' \ : s a
few minutes to dralm dow,l'in.oti~a~so:hp..'

1.1 litre engine

Pull the dipsticksout ski klpe :!vvith a .

clean cioth. P ~ s ' i t h edipstichi? ' t l / ~ ~ ' h i i l i
~ , ,
it out ayi..i ?,ns, check the level.
The differenc'l?'lnoil qulinl;9y betweei{the7
T i , .
max and min marks: , '
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All engines:,s.75 pints (1.0 litre)
. ' / : : ,:I : Unsr;rew the cap from the oil filter 09s.
If the level is dov!!i t'u the M l F ! , n l s ~P~I ,1s ning in thecyliricer head cover.
not necessary I:.?:,pup right up to h e Add Oil.
MAX mark. Add,:!juYir.:ient oil to ensurP Check the level with the dipstick - theoil
that thevehicle mil! ran to the ner' oil level shou:j not Se abcve the max mark. Screw
check withollt the tebzi faline !;~?Iow the tile cap back on tightly.
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N s e s on the use of oils of different types
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rnin mark.
and viscosity grades are given on page 64.
TPe 2ermisqible cil ~,or~;iin?p::onIs given
on p:ige 51 and in "Tech~caldets".
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When i;.,? z n g i w ' s hs:.iii$ to work bard,

sucl, as in s~~s:,?.inr;c':!!$-speed rnotorway cruising in summer or when climbing
mountein passes, !he oil level should be
up to the max mark.
1.5. 1.6 litre and diesel engines

Thc cocliny system is filled at thx factory

with a iriixiure which lasts a Ion!; time.
Wher the expansion tank is in the radietor, (upper ill!~stratidn)the system holds
?bout 4.5 litres. When the tsnk is separate
(!ewer illustration) the amount is 6.5 litres.
'rt,is mixture consists of 2.7 (3.9)' litres of
water and 1.8 (2.6)' litres of coolant edditi.<e G 10") which protects the system from
freezing at temperatures down -25" C
and also provides pro:ection against corrosion.

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en- ~
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~ uo., lot ~
g ~ n ecool dcwn slightly then turn radiator
cap slowly one turn to the left first and let
pressure escape. T h m take cap off.
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caution:D~
,

not remove the cap when

engine
isvery hot, D~~~~~of scalding.

If system is free of leaks, coolant loss can

only be caused by boiling of the coolant
due to engine overheating. If this is not
caused by incorrect driving (see page 58,
point 8)but is due to a faulty radiator fan
ov wrong ignition timing, etc. a V.AG
~~orksho
should
p
be contacted as soon as
possible.

Coolant level
I

Cooling loss does not normally occur in

the closed system.
if coolant loss does occur it indicates
leakage. The system should be checked
without delay by a V.A.G workshop.

I ! ~ E?::parate expansion tank is translucent so the cap need not be taken off.

When engine is cold, the coolant should

be between the min and max !narks. When
eiigine is warm the level is slightly higher.

VehicIos W i t h reparate expansion

fanK.

'' Glycol based anti-freeze wilh anti-cor,oainn additives.

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Fan

In order to maintain the corrosion protection at all. times and prevent the cooling
system from becoming scaled up, do not
top UP with plain water even in the sumrner as this will alter the strength of the
coolant.

1 he fan is driven electrically and cortrolled by a thermostat from the cociiilt tem-

Only top up with our coolant additive G"

(neat) or a mixture of G 10 and clean water. The proportions are given in section
on "Winter driving': page 54.

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dihen

the engine is hot, the fan ma, conti.

when
has been swit.
ched off or it lnay switch on when the $ 2 .
gine has stopped.

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To avoid damaging the engine, add cold

coolant only when engine is cold if a lot of
coolant has been lost.
Small quantities of cold coolant to adjust
the level can however be added at :my
time.
Do not fill above the max mark.
The excess coolant will be forced out
through the valve in the radiator p
c;
when
engine gets hot.

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Filling the resewoir

ir.. Iransp?.ent rasovoir s

i; tiic -.;:cline
compa;tnient holds approximat*.;, 2.0
litri:? sf windscreen washe: fluid :,);:vehicles wi'h (leadlight washers the container ildl:!s about 8 iitres).

Pull the cap off the reservoir and fill the re.
servoir up to the brim with washer fluid,
Press the cap firmly back into place.
Switch on the ignition and check that the
washer is working properly.

Vehicles with a rear window washer have

an additiohal containar on the right in the
luggage compartment which ho!ds about
i.'?iitres.

Adjusting the windscreen washer

jets
-itie iilustratioo shows where the water
should spray on to the windscreen when
the vehicle is stationary, so that the
windscrse;. wiil be washed properly even
when the 1 x 1 is traveilinq at bigh speed.
A needle cz? be used tc adjust the jets.

a = 170-271: .:,m
Insert needle into
b = 275-3": 111v jet and align jet.

c = 3C5-335
d = 230-330

mm
mm

We recommend that you always add a

window cleaner fluid to the water since
water on its own is not usually sufficient
to get the windows and headlight lenses
really clean in a short time. See "Winter
driving", page 56.
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Prake;fiuid resenoir b"-..,i,.-f
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The.!Sa.!ke fluid. resnrvoir ilr'..the mymc

tori-i-rment has two,chanibers, one for.
?ach,of the brake circuits: ~, ,
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The screw cap for the c o m i b n 'filler opeling has a vent hole. This hole must always be kept cleer.
The reservoir is made of transparent material so that the level of the brake fluid can
be checked easily. The level shc.uld always be between the maximum and minimum marks.
The level of the fluid, tends to'sick slightly
when the vehicle is used due to the automatic adjustment of lining wear which t!.
kes place. This is cjuite normal.
However, if the le~ersinksnoticeably in a
short time this indicates that fl?lid is being
lost somewhere in the system due to
leakage. You should then take the vehicle
to a V.A.G workshop at once and have the
., . brake system checked.
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Brake fluid absorbs moisture. AS roo high

a water content in the brake fluid becomes detrimental to the entire system
after a period of time, the brake fluid must
be renewed every two years. The brake
system must be bled afterwards.
Use only fresh (unused) Voikswagf
AUDl brake fluid which complies wit
MVSS 116 DOT 3 specifications to fill the
ystem. This brake fluid is available in all
.A.G workshops.
:aution:
rake! fluid is corrosive and will d
aintl~ 0 r k .

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.;?,;el-d:?on vacuur,!, which is nniy avrnla
t i e when the engi-.? is runni

When t h e vahic~t is mov;

engine switc!ied off (e. g. W I ,..-.s8w
~ ~ ~
wed) it will be necessary to exert more f m
ce on the bra4eoeda1,

.*.y 4 scare
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:<*cs are i?,p..::'ent dosign

! - ! ' rr,
i!:
:!i:-e'.,
and :yrc.:. approved
,. J.,ers ;pet::'!, ~.stche?*o the model
c::lc5! I.?..
an? cGn'i;!bute ilryely to the
excbii,-?? !r.adhbldi:,;
and -;afe driviilg
CI~ai.?c!.~'~i~tic~.

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Sefore fitting any non.standard 'wheels XI:

tyreS to your car, have a word with youVW.AUUI dealer.
Using types of wheel andlor tyre which
have not been aoproved by us can affect
the vehicle under the Construction and
Use reg~lat~ons.
See "Wheel changing" on page 71.

'Here are a ~E'N

general notes on tyres:
New tyres
New tyres can be "run in" (see also
section on "Safe driving").

Tyre pressures
The pressures are given in "Technical
Data" section on page 9 i and also on a
sticker on the left hand iock pillar.
The pressure &re i >r cold tyres and
must pot he redn:-erl I' tyres .-e
cneckel u w n !mi i)nd p,e?sure is qigher :p&" I.,cc':~*(,.:

5 1:hcck tyres for damage from tim? to

lime and rernove any fomign bodies
embeddedin treads.
.
.
b Keep ..~iiand gasoline off the tyres.

Try to avoid exposing tyres to intense

sunlight for I ,ng periods.
Replace m~ssingdust caps as soon as
possible.

Tubeless tyres
All tyres fitted at the factorl, are tubeless.
.
Tubeless tyres may only be fitted to the
standard double hump type safety
rims
Tubes should m i l : ~ used
e
in tubeless
tyres in an ernEy?rtcy.
When thls 1s done, ensilre that abr trapped between tube aqo
can escape
from the valve

Tyre wear
Tyre life depends to a considerable extent
on the following factors:
Inflation pressure
Pressures which are too high or too
low shorten tyre life - quite apart from
the detrimental influence on vehicle
hmdling. Low pressures can also caw
?e a tyre to fail suddenly. Such tyres
flex much more at high speeds and
this causes excessive heat. This leads
to tread separation and may cause a
blowaut. The pressures should thereiore be checked at regular intervals,
preferably when filling the petrol tank,
and rectified as necessary.
O Mode of driving
Fast cornering, hard acceleration and
violent braking also increase tyre wear.
Seasons of year and weather
Tread wear is higher when ambient
emperatures are high and the road
surface dry, than at lower temperatures when roads are wet. The rubber is
less resistant to friction when warm
than when cold.
Incorrect wheel alignment
lncorrect wheel alignment causes
excessive wear of tvres usuallv on one
side and also detiacts from' vehicle
safe handling.

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.?t the bottom of the tread grooves.of the For smoot!' r . ?nina

'hear indicators

:
. . ,;d
original tyrm, there are 12 mrn wide ~ n d long tyre I . i is., i T,:., , ; I ; : ) - .:.<: ',~:,, ,?
1.6-mm high bars running across thc. ty+e. wheels sho'ilc be bat, i r 2.: ?it+?!.:1!1;.a .r
dvnamic2iiv:~his
is ..y.,t:.-. ?:I
There rnay be from 4 to G bars .accordin?
,.
. thc ~ ' l ? ~ : .
,
new vehicles: are ba!;nced
?%L
n? . ? , d
to make of tyre.
When these barsappearin t u o or more wheels get cut of ?::!anr.e duii :I. .~3lious
adjacent grooves so thatlthere is no Ion. irfluences, the wheeis sho'~ldi.;: rebzianrf.4
aer anv tread at these points the tvl'es .
.
.
.,., ever,: 10000 miles (1501)U +,in!.
concerned should be replaced as soon as
(jarticuiarly at the .lli'g'lier ??eeds whicr~
possible.
can be reached in a vehicle with a.fucl in.
When the tread has worn down to a.depth jection engine, a slight arnnunt of imbaof 1 mm' measured at any point on the
lance will be felt irnrnediateiy a! the steetread thetyre has reached the limit for
ring wheel. In such cases it is advisable to
safe usage. We advise you htiic.(er not to
have the wheels balanced more often
let the tyres wear down to this extent as
Tho
wheels should also be balanced
tyres with treads in this condition cannot
again
when a tyre has been repaired. This
grip the road surface prorlerly when drialso applies to balanced wheeis when 2
ving at high speeds n q wet roads.
tyre has lost all its pressure due to a faulty
' I n other countries this f i y ~ i r
differ.
valve.
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Changing wheels round

So that tyres I!: r,at need to be renewed

more often th::;, ilecessary if they are wearing unevenl., we recommend that the
wheels should be charged round as
snown below so that the v,':~els keep tur'ling ,n ,he same directuo.
If you nctice that !he f w . ! iyres are weaJ
ring taster, it is advisable to change the
1a!2z wheels from front l o rear as sIiOWn.
Having the deeper :reads at the front increases safety, particulerly on wet roads.
and the tyres all wear uniformly.

Replacing tyres
For safety reasons it is advisable to renew
tyres at least in pairs on the axles and not
singly.
The tyres with the deepest treads should
always be onthe front wheels.
Only tyres of the s:me type and tread patterri may be cornbinec.
Fo1 safety. reasor..'? dew tubber valve
should a l , r ' c ' , ~be r,i?e;',n;irn fi'ncw tubeless tyr3 is i;rstallnr,

The first 1000 miles (15C:~km)

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Careful choice of materials, quality workmanship and modein

production methods guarantee ;he high precision cnd smooth
operation of all the engine components. Nevertheless, during
the first few hoursof its working !ife theecgine will be subjected
more to the eflects of internal friction than later on when all tho
moving parts hav- bedded in. How well the
primarily on the way you drive during the

During !he first 1000 km,

do not drive with full throttleG
The follc!wilg

Speeds should not be exceeded:

Mileage 0-1000

km

1.5, 1.6 litre and Diesel

engine

Do not maintain :he maximum opeeci- quoted in the table for

long periods at a time but vary
engine speed and varying the
powerltransmission system as a
a well run-in vehicle.

35 kmlh (22 mph)

60 kmlh (37 mph)
90 kmlh (56 mph)
120 kmlh (74 mph)
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Automatic
gearbox

-+
Range 1

Range 2
Range C,

Mileage 0-1000 km

40 kmlh (25 mph)

75 kmlh (46 mph)
110 kmlh (68 mph)

Tke maximum permissible engine speed during the first 1000

km is 4200 rpm.
During. the next 300 miles (500 km) the speed can gradually be
increased to the maximum.
4e,
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... and afte

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...,

The speeds ranges for the vehicle when properly run-in are (krnlhlrnph)
~

1.1 litre
engine

1.5 litre
engine

1.6 litre
engine

engine

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1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear

Y-4510-20
0- 4 0 1 0 - ~ ~
20-65112-40
20-85112-53
30-130118-80
30-105118-64
40125
40125
45128
,40125
tn top speed
I-.
- 1-1
dial, see r--- q C
t h gear sh ift points 1

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-.e engiae

5 krnlh
5 knilh
3 speed

Range 2
Range D
see "2"'

Rd

Further points

.....

~ the vc?hide can 3e

W ~!nEusing t tle rev c o uiter,
. driveil
. at bet
n qnr
n I~7nn
mm in
wee,, l,Y~
,,
,,, 31, ,703,-">"rho" en
-.rglne 1s rur. in
On I
govc

YIIY

YuYY

ith the die!

,out 5000 r

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the enqinc

On 1rehicles wiith the fue'l injection engine, a speed limi

~ from exceeding al)out 6900 Irpm.
vent s the e n g irie

atlcally

0 All speeds and revs are o nly valid .ulthen engine is proFeriv
\.warm.

., .e!lylr~r
...:. ....L...
Never over-rev tile
WII~:,
or In the gears

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cold-esther

in nautrll

:I-:rig it at full
Letilna ihe engilne labour i
throttle.
ging up in good time h-Ips to save fuel &:id kt.e}~sthe
down.
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nz : :? p'intt: are
t : ; . ~r ?the vehirle.

'r !k-

xtance to safe opera.

(P N?v.l:jres

y:'p straiijhi awzy and

d i not give maxi)
shc~lr!!heref<:;? be run in at rn;der--tu speeos f ~ 'abcut
.
the
tip;: 60 miles ('X :ilometers). Thir. v;,;I help to :nake the tyres
last 1.3nger.

ings mu:':'bed
the&
J ~ S I Cand-do not have the
maximurn !ti;ti.wal pro,>erties at first. To cornpsnsat* for the
slightly reuuced braking effect, be pr.cnlro.; to use more
li i s . ,
'.:I00 km). "-'
pressu:con the pedal during rh? first 15Crn11ei;
also applieswnen new linings have been lifted.
a Use engine braking when going down steep.hills: Char~ge
down before qtarting to go down 'kc hill and use iv'akes as a
reserve. When brakes are applied, do notkeep then1 on contir: ~ously,apply and release alternately.
Fl~rthblinst:uctions on dri!,i'lq in hilly districts are given und ~ "Trailer
:
!owingN. page 5 ~;lcint
.
8.

a Pitfir

riri;,i:ig through watcr, dr'ving ;n heavy rain or washi~lg

the czr; the 3raking fomr r a n be :e~ardt.:+siishtly: The , a d o

inust he dried firs? t.:;, arc.., 'nq th-. crakes .!:
,,(!! CJepcll ' 2 ~
L,,"?; r.:, 3:;-I, : - . a
..!arge axtPr:;
coiidiciofis h id n:yr- r): ~::ii-).!$-.' On v?nicies v;kic,~ :.* ci liz'''3
mail!/ ir, tc,v:r !i: ';;, a.;d s:~blsrarto n d i t i m s n r are Wriv:~
bar,:
v,ay t ? n,%~a?~;ari
?c ~ i n tile
~ ethicKness 3'
L a k t li
.:I a ,J.A.G uorkshop in Litween !3r rl:)rma! vi

e 313ke I:rl?g

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The movement of the pedals, particularly the brake pedal,

must not be restrrcted in any way.
If trouble occurs in the brake system, the full range of pedal
movement may be required. For this reason, floor mats e!C.
should not b g jlaced in the footwell if they are likely to interfere with pedal travel. Do not put' articles in the footwell
which could roll or slide under the pedals when the brakes
are applied.
If the pedal travel increases suddenly, it may be that one of
the two brakc? circuits has failed. On vehicles which are fitted
with a brak* warning lamp, the failure of a brake circuit will
also be shown by the lighting up of the warning lamp when
; brakes are applied.
Youcan still drive on to'the next V.A.G workshop but be prepared to use more pressure or1 the pedal and allow for longer
braking distances on the wzy.
On vehicles with brakc \%;a-ling lamp the failure of a brake
circuit is indicated by the 1 Jhting up of the lamp when brakes are applied (see page 23).

Economical driving

The technical conditions for economy are built Into /our vehicle
at the factory. The engine is adjusted to' use the minimum
amount of fuel. It is now up to you to maintain the properties obtained by modern technology: It you have your vehicle serviced
in a V.A.G workshop at the intervals laid dow- !n the Service
Schedule you will obtain optimal economy plus constant reliability and long service life.
Economy depends to a large extent on the personal style of
driving. If you wish to drive economically, that is to keep fuel
consumption and brake lining and lyre wear to a minimum,
avoid high speeds and full throttle accelerati;?tl and drive
smoothly and carefully.
On vehicles with a fuel consumption gange the influe~ceof
driving style on fuel consumption is shown very clearly - Further detail on page 26.
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The individuj i cOnditioi;qPn,' ,"":;ch.+"::$;.!%icie:is',dsed'i;>C ::,..": :

an inf1t.ence on fuel cor,.:~.-ip:ioi-in r ~ r li ~ i e
driver .cln do litti: t,-l
alter the$.: factors. Tkn :ol,;.,i:g
far:ors for instance a i :lo:
.. .
favourable to fuel ci:?som[!!l~~r:
Traffic deilsity, pariicd;iuli,,in large towns nith nk!n:qrs!ls
traffic ligl:l:(
. . .:
....
,
.
Stop-start dr!vinq stic!: as,driving from i:c;us0 t u h!iu$: !io
that the engiriz is new: properly warm.
Condition .a! i'c: ;%uria.se, particularly sand and ?row.
Driving 'n coli:,ins ofsvehb:les in low ge9'so that t i e engine
speed 3 rei~livelyhigh (in proportian to tile Qi-tance covered).'
. . . . .
~ocid'consuri(';>!iin tlsuies cdn 'be ob!ained when rr~rvingtor
.3ng distances at medium speeds with few stop*.
At reasonable speeds with med~umenaine sDeads on motorways it 1s qu*te poss~bletc $:a fuel consumpl~c,n which IS below *he speafied normal f~gilre.
Engine oil consumption is also largely dependent 6n encline ioad and engine speed. Dependin$i",:nthe way yoc drive, oil ccnsurnption con be up to 1.5 iltres: pi; 1000 krn (4 pts. pei !OUC ~ n i les).
!: is \r:'<il-known ih2? i ne,t,:~n~lno
it?es not give it; rr!;!s: ;avo!!fixi:ie J ; ! co!isur;.Tr.c:~ ant11alter r :-tzin perjod o f noe.?t;ori.
f:dct..,use
.,
. ot ti.:-. . ~ icon;:~mpiicr,.>
l
:iir,?!-i?c> j,)(J,.;tz:j Or,..:i:r5tcI:.
un.1;; 3iIrr;:c.Ltrut 3000 miir~s(5GI: i l ( , i ; . i!;,, !?:XI& h eccrlsump~
....
?ion may oe somewhai iiigher !,?an it;d ;.l'od i l t h pr>-,',')!'*
r:aragrai?h:3 '.
.

Ir :?lli.be$cb&tert-thai8ptiiiiuv performanc-aG: : ~ ,vrl

e ,;ie a;.::
ontlm:,#r.?conolny are closely linked.

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'#inter driving
The vehicle will always be ready for use in snow and ice it a few simple measures are
taken to "winterprooi" it before the cold weather starts.

Air cleanerlintake air preheating

At temperatures below 15C the carburetor
ner. This has a beneficial influence on fuel I
icing.

I,?
litre engine
.
In w l l o r
:..oosen clip on ;-if cleanei intake pipe
snd turn pipe 9,) that the opening is
towards the exhr:ust manifold.
- see ilhlstratior~..
Tighten clip.
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.~ .

In sumrne: I 'P
0 Lcosen c,.o and turn pip- 510" from wi
ter position. The opening then poin
t o the right.
a ~:.'c.+?~
clip,

draw in prr?heatedairvia the air clea~tion

and heips to prevent carburetor

nn.gr
=.igine has autornaThe Golf with
tic control of preheating and you do not
need to take any special steps in winter.
The air cleaners on the Fuel injection and
D i e ~ e lengines also require no special
btnter measures.

Fuel
Petrol

Diesel

For all carburetor engines:

At ambient temperatures between O'C
and 15"C,carburetor icing can occur
when the air humidity is high even though
the intake air ~reheatinosvstem is wor6 ng proper y . ~ n e
resLlts; tnat theenglne
lenas to sla1 at id nq speea ouriig the
warming-up phase.
Even the anti-icing additives contained in
some
- - fuels
- - - cannot entirelv Drevent carburetor ic.ng in the cola season. Wher a prooerlv ranea enalne sta Is repeateoly in the
conditions described above it is advisable
to mix Volkswagen Audi Petrol Additive
with the fuel. This additive is obtainable
from V.A.G w0rkShODS in West Gsrmanv
and many export countries under :he pait
No. AOS 15000003.

At low temDeratures the flow characteristics of d esel fuel deteriorate due to~wax
formation ano this can affecr engine operation when usino summer diesel. For this
reason, winter diesel fuel which works satisfactorily down to about -15C is sold
in the cold season. At lower temperatures,
a certain amount (max. 30%), depending
on actual temperature of regular petrol
(not premium) should be mixed with the
diesel.
As these additives reduce the enoine outp ~ tonly
, theamount acr~dilyrequlreu, a(:cording to remperature, s h o ~be
l ~used.

Irnpor:!?lr.:

,Tote,, ,.

'

@ Uus t s ::' ';ar!mabiiity o' p t r c l Tile

m:xi;i:j ci:o;;.:' .i; sdet). r+asons, only
. 'li-le tank. Where posi ~ e d o v ?I I!-.

diesel (

sible, t t e 7 - ' % should be put intc the

tank bef~rc..~?:':diesel.
M t i n g s.ioui; SO take place hefore

n.,:. . : g o''.';.'~:e ir the

. t asubseqilerit
n k bniv
ni!: in tko
othesvs:,

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The vehic? s 1 ~ ? , ~ : ' ' 9 &be.driv?f

i:
.;ji!hcut ao an3i.lreeze and
anti-corrosion ~ 0 1 - . ' i o r 3 i!" !+IS ioolen?f2ver!.n the warm seasons.
c 3 , ~t:- . fill:fhe
~
coolif.,
svste,n
~h~ loncl-lastinq coolar,t
at the factory gives proi'iction again,;l tl'6st 86wn to -.2+C. In
order to make sure that sufficient .x. ';.?eza is present in the
coolant mixture, the coolant sbould he tested before tile cold
C, 70 Shduld be
begins. ~f necessary, our coo~ap~,ac+ditiv4
added to the coolant.
,
,.
G 10 not onlv orovidos orotection noai!ist frost. bUt.when
*hesooi r q system
adoeo in s ~ l r i e
b quantlr;esa~sopro~Lc*s
af'o healer from al k nds of corros 2n dnL Dlevents scailnaThe additwe also raises the b6'ling polnt of the coolant.

~:cqlin~
tfyrj'
. s ',

Radiator muff
At very low titriperatures it is advisable to use a radiator muff.
The engine warms up quicker and the heating' is improved.
Suitable muffs can be obtained from your V.A.G Dealer.

when driving with the muff in position keep an eye on the

coolant te,::peracure gauge,
The muff must be r ~ n ~ o v e
when
d the ambient temperature rises
above 10C as otherwise the engine will overheat.

Solutions which are too weak $dill not provide adequate pro.
tection against corrosion and should be avoided. We therefore recommend that the solution used should not be weaker
than that used by the factory - 40:60.
If greater protection against frost is required the prooortion
..
of anti-freeze can simply be increased.
Vehicles for export to cold countries usually have frost protection down to -35C.

.*

Protection

4.5 litres
6.5 litres"
4.5 litre$'

-25C

6.5 litres*

2.6

2.1

3.25

2.4

3.25

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The engine oil

Tends to thicken at low temperatures and ma;. r.*use starting
dlfflcultles.

Please nota:
0 :*/inter tf,res

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,fgfib::.
-

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llli:!

i!u fi:tee.r:~

al::&j,

2':

..'p$cls.
.,

The specific prop ?o;iea of winter tyres make it necessary to

increase the Dressvres bv 3 Dsi (0.2 bar) above the normal
prescijre -- roe ~ J L . 21.
~:G

The various viscosity grades are described under "Lubricants",

page 53.

VJin'rer tyres a:e ao l o ~ g e fully

r
effective when the tread has
worn down to a dmpth of 4 mm.

Gearbox oil
There are no special winter lubrication instructions for the
manual and the automatic transmission.

When changing frorri steel to light alloy wheels and vice

versa the appropriate wheel bolts must be used. Further
details or, page 70.

Winter tyres

'

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The maximum s ~ & i ? GI I ) I . P vehie'a?:toC ail"l.th~interradial ply

tyres '5 160 kml!..' ' i!
ryres
:.
of recent manufacture there is
a '.Q' behind ;he ti;s!g*tation to dcnote this restriction.

AS soon as winter temperatures are exDeCted. chanoe over in

good time to a thinner grade of oil. If you usti r ~ l u i t i ~ r g doil
e you
should not need to change to a different grade of ril.

Are not essential for your vehicle then the SR radial ply tyres
fitted as standard are good in winter conditions providing that
theseare not too severe. This does not apply however to the HR
types which are fitted to models capable of more than 180 kmlh.
These types are designed for speeds up to 210 krnlh and have
treads of a special heat.resistant rubber mixture which is not
very skid-proof when cold, especially on snow and ice. The adhesion and traction becomes increasinalv worse as the tempera+!:redrops so that HR tyres are only suitable to a limited exient " ~ r
winter conditions. It is advisable to replace th'in with wint3.1 p
res before the winter starts using, of course. onlv ,-?dialply >dinter tyres.

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In Germany vehicles which can exceed this speed must have a sficker clearly displayed in
driven lieid of vsw, h e r e may be similar reguaitlons in your country.

Sr~ovrct.ains: Thin chains which do not stand clear more than 15

mm. including tensioner, can be fitted on all wheels. If vehicle is
fitted with 175170 SR 13 80 S or 175170 HR 1380 H tyres on 5'!1 J
x 13 wheels with 38 m w offset, chains can only be used on the
front wheels. Before drivina over lonn stretches of road which
are free of snow you shouid remove i h e chains. They serve no
useful purpose here but merely damage the tyres and wear out
quickly.

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Earidbrake:

- -- -

I.;QI~W

The windscreen and headlight washer

7.i1il

If there is a danger d IIGSL.

~0 -? ?:edply_the lhanibrake but
engage 1st gear (autorr,a:.;.~l;u+~?~?+.or!"P") or luerse gear
instead. Brake linings wh,cO I!v?.l~w.:r3:e
'?vel'due!,splashing
or condensation can freezr tin tn 1 : s - : .rns :~i
the \.,inter when
0.1 - 9 ,!hills,
~ turn the
the handbrake is left on. When ?.rli:+:j
front wheels in towards the keri, i s w ~ . i
. . .~

he battery

,I

ops in capacity as the ternperatdrs drops This is due to its

~emicaland ohvsical orooerties. Thus. 2 cold. b a t t e x which in
case may' not be full; charged, "s snl;'-s fraci'cn of the
bpacity it has at a normal tempe:ature.

iy

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e advise you to have the battery checked in a V.A.G workshbp

?forethe onset of cold weather and, if necessary, to havo it
~arged.This will not only result in quicker, more reliable startg but will help to prolong the life of the battery.

he spark plugs
lould not have excessively large gaps, particularly in the
inter. The correct gap is 0.6-0.7 rnm.

oor locks
in freeze up if water gets into the cylinder when the vehicle is
ashed, for instance, so do not aim the water jet directly at the
ck cylinder. It is a good idea to cover up the keyholes beforeand. A frozen lock cylinder can be thawed out easily, even
hen it is very cold, with the help of a lock defreezing agent.

can be frost?voofed and kept working by the addition to the

water bf:d l3ge dose of a window cleaner solution with an antifreeze agent.

Frozen wiAbo'
can be cleared wlrn a sultanle aetroster spray. After the sorav
has worked for a short period, the ice! can be wiped off.

The air intake slots

in front the windscreen should be cleared of snow so tha. ..,,
ventilation and heating system can work properly.
I- s a good idea to carry a shovel or a snort-nand ed spaae In tne
c i r rlbfn~rgtne winter so tnat you can clear away snow Iyo. get
lor sweeDlna snow off the veh cle ana
s1~c.cA sma na?o-br~sh
a plastic scraper for the wi ndscreen ;ire also u~

Tra~ilertowing

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If,yo,
jour vehicle, it r tb,. be spe..u are going to tow a trai,,,
clarlj(equipped for this purpose.
When a new vehicle is ordered with a towing b
wing is taken into account:
2 I ~ the
The towing bracket and the electrical C U ~ I O I ~ L L I U Ifor
trailer are installed correctly.
The radiator fan is modified to ensure that engine is cooled
properly.
I

When a towing bracket is :

be noted.

tailed, the following should

a - The towing bracket is ,,.

part. Only a bracket which
has been developed for your vehicle is to be used and it
must be fitted in accordance with our instructions. Details
!Ire usually glven in the fitting instructions suppiied wlth
the bracket.
A sDecial warnino lamD muyt be fitted within the driver's
.an$e of vision toshow'that rhe trailer turn signals are wor<ing (see page 7).
3n some models, depending on the trailer weight tine
standard radiator fan (100 Watt) is r e ~ l a c e dby a 200 Watt

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Natts

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LIp 0 12(

\'ehiclts i ~ t t e d w i i ! an
, a air culluluurler a, L
heavy duty e r q i w croiir.; system.

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The service installation should preferably be carri ed out by

V.A.G. Dealer.
@Bo n e pin in the 7 pin trailer socket on the vehicle is usually
left free (terminal 54 g). This can be used to connect additio
nal electrical components in the trailer to the vehicles electrical system.

If traffic conditions behind the trailer cannot be seen prc

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perly with the notlllal
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a second outside mirror mus
be fitted. If necessary, both outside mirrors should be 01
extending folding arms.
Ensure that the tyres have good treads and that the inflation
pressures are correct. Keep tyres inflated to the pressures
for maximum load. if the vehicle is fitted with winter tyres
trailers with brakes should also be equipped with winter
tyros.

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In order to avoid damage'to tiye to;

, vshicle,:?lzase note the
following instructiois and driving rules.
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@-Do not exceed the maximunr (railer weight specified for
the vehicle.
@ T h e pressure of the trailer drav! bar on the ball of the
towing bar must not exceed 50'kg;(110 lbs.). The permissi.
ble rear axle load must not be'<?xc+eded.
The minimum nose weight must nG: be less than 4% of
the actual trailer weight but it need ,idbe more than 25
kg.
@- Use the clutch carefully when towitlg: Do not acielerate
more than necessary when moving off a n t never slip the
clutch longer than necessary.
@- Always drive at a moderate speed In many counlrrae there
are speed restrlctlons for veh~clestowinq trailers.
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1 . : .:, n trailer places s o r , , 3 .,;l,!n strain o;r the body, trans.

ma.
clutch and brakes c'i the. !oiv'ng v~hjrie.~,
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@ - Use brakes in good time as gently as possible. Practise

braking properly with a trailer with over-run brakes: Apply
brakes gently at first then brake rapidly. In this way you
can avoid the jerking which is caused by locked trailer
wheels.
Change down in good time before going downhill.
@-Trailer towing always puts the fuel consumption up. This
is due to the extra weight and the higher rolling and air
resistance.

- T!ie following points should be noted when towing a trai-

lei in mountainous regions:

The trailer weights given in the "Technical Data" section
in conjunction with the 10or 12% gradients areonly applicable up to +.? altitude of I000 m above sea level.
When drivino above 1000 m, the engine output and thus
the climbing ability decreases due to the lower air density.
The maximum combined weight (vehicle and trailer loaded
to permissible total weight) given for altitudes up to 1000
m must therefore be reduced by 10% for each further 1000
m if the aradients mentioned above are to be climbed.
if the combined vehicle and trailer weight is below the permissible maximum a correspondingly steeper gradient
-can be climbed

cooling svstem ot vour vehicle is fitted with an elec.

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rr ca rsoialor'lan. ~ont;ary ro veh~clesw l h an eng.ne driven Ian. Ine eng ne is Looleo oer!er wnen c imoing ,ong
Uphill stretches if the hiahest ~ 0 s s i b i eaear is used and
englne speeo is napr owlhan knen 1he;exr
lowest gear
is ~ s e d
with a n aner englne speeo. One shou.0 therefore,
contrary to the usual practice of keeping the engine speed
high when going uphill, not change down as long as the
engine can cope in the higher gear with medium engine
speed without full throttle. When this is no longer the
case. one should naturally change down in good time.

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r care
canI be done bv everv car I
II that is rewired is interest
andI pride in one's own car, a aurrly of suitable car care mate.
rials and a quick glance at our instructions which must be followed exactly.

Maintenance
is nnore than car care It I ~ ~ I U Speclal
I I ~ ~ :I
<now edge, wort(shop apl lances and speclal tools Even o I changlnb and uorlcating req-ire spec a ist m o w edge an0 cacnot oc oone proper- t equ prnenr ava able in a lubr cating pant') This
IY ~ ~ t h othe
weir( m,sr
oe oone in accoroance wlln oLr nstrJct ons.
Furthermore. oresent dav safetv reauallions and environmental
protection piace very s t i c t limiis & the amount of repairs and
adlustments whlch even a technically skilled and experienced
handyman can undertak,2 on the eligine and running gear.
' In most couniles there are enviror,mental protoction laws goveming the disposal 01 O l d Pi1

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Tinkering with i! .! i i t i l c-r ?of'.?, morur vehicle can ,,;I.,L,:< ler

the life and 'Izalrh o: ?I;+:?;!
usz .; Akeration of the factory settings of car',.:reior oi f : 2 1 ilijection sy!srern, ignition or valves
invariably chziges t?;? ?miss ion values a~;dincreases fuel consumption and such alterlltior IS are forbiidden in most countries
today.
I yo^ have yoJr ventc s-rviced n a V.A.G dealersnlp you c:an
rest assLreo 'na! every!?ng poss b ~ WI.
e oe done to maint;ain
the roadworthiness, ecoriomy and reliability of the vehicle.
The Service Scttedule suppl~edwith the vehicle tells you wliat
has t r Se done acd 'when. We adivse you to study this book:let
carefully.

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Regular and careful car, h ' '

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tain the value of the vehicle. k . z - V .'. G
workshoo carries stocks of ., ' :a%, - ? r
care materials. The instruction f a ti.;.; :,I:
the colitainer should be followed.

The best protection against environmental influences is frequent washing and

waxing. The longer dust and industrial grime, salt, insects and bird droppings are
left on ihe paintworl*. the more damags
they areliabie to do to the finish.

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Washing

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Wash the Yeh~clafreq~entlyfrom lop l o

t in a recr
bolton- with c ear +dater, o ~ not
sunshine.
Rinse out the sponge thoroughly at freouent intervals in order to avoid scratc'n ng the palnt. If clear water noes nor
s ~ f f i c ro
e remove oirt. ado snampoo to rne
water and use a sponge or a soft brush.
Afterwards rinse the vehicle and dry it
with a leather.
Some shampoos leave a protective fiim of
wax on the cleaned surface so that subsequent waxing is not necessary.

Waxing
\Jax as oftan as possible. This vdill prevent dirt irom sticking to the pa;lt and
industrial grime from penetrating into the
paint.
~ i t i ~appiJ
n j wax to the vehicle after was~I'PII and then polish it or simply add a
was.1 wax solution regularly to the second
lot of washing water. Rinse the vehicle
with tqis 3olution and dry with a leather.
~oliskin~
Should,,only b* done if paint has lost its
shine and gloss :annot bs brought back
with wax. If the polish used does r o t contain preservative compounds, the paint
must be v axed afterwards.
Matt painted surfaces should not be treated with wax or polish because this will
spoil the matt finish.
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Touching up paint damage
small marks in the paint s,,ch as scrat.
chep or stone damage should be touched
with vo'. ;wagen touch.up brushes or
spray cans before the metal starts to rust.
A sticker in the spare wheel well gives the
coiour designation and number of the original finish.

Removing industrial grime

Treat rne paint s ~ r f a c ewith an ind-str~al
grime remover as soon as possible. Do
not apply directly to black plastic parts.
The solution should be allowed to work for
a few minutes and then rinsed off very
thoroughly. Pay particular attention to all
seams and joints.
.
Removing tar spots
Treat trie paint surface with a tar remover
as soon as possible. After treatment rinse
away all traces of the tar remover with a
detergent solution (water and shampoo).
Removing insects
Driedan insects should be removed with
an insect remover as soon as possible.
Wash the paint surface afterwards. Clean
dirty windscreens with an insect sponge.
Care of chromed parts
Before applying any chrome cleaner,
wash the chrome plated parts thoroughly
and dry them. Remove spots and marks
with a suitable chrome cleaner. These materials usually contain a preservative
the weatwhich protects the parts
herA chrome protective compound can be
sprayed on to give long-term protection.

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Care of plastic parts

Plastic parts and adhesive strips which
are exposed to the weather should be cleaned as explained in the section "Washing".
If normal washing is not sufficient, these
parts may only be cleaned with special
plastic cleaners. The cleaner manufacturers instructions for use should be followed closely. No, other cleaning cornpounds or paint polish should be used because these may attack the plastic parts
and strips.
Cleaning cloth upholstery
Clean with a vacuum cleaner or a medium
hard brush. Spots or very dirty patches
can be removed with a suitable cleaner.
Moisten a clean, non-coloured cloth with
the cleaner and rub the spot with a circular motion, working inwards.
Cleaning and preserving leatherette
Apply plastic cleaner and rub dry with a
soft cloth.

Cleaning windows
W ncoas can ncrmally oc cleantd WI:~. d
spcncle ano luke *arm waler a r d the1
dried~w'tha leather.
Dc,nor use the same leaiher for the paintwork since traces of paint cleanei and
pilish cause streaks to appear o:i the
windscreen.
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Insects can be removed with an iniact

sponge.
Traces of rubber, oil, grease 0r:sliicone
can be removed with window cleaner or a
diiy
silicone remover, depeiding on h r t ? ~
the glass is.
Botn ?olutoonscon oe pvt lnrn i h . water In
the vJlnoscr?en *asher In Ii e kvnrlr ler a
window cleaner with an anti-freeze agent
should be used in the water.
Windscreen wiper blades
Blades which are clogged with insects or
oil deposits should be removed and clear e d with a hard brush and a detergent
sl'ution.
!dew blades should be installed once or
twice a year according to condition.

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:;&c.r, b t a .ri?tl
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~
i..l.atherstrips
''.:re.~+';.i!!:i;~r,ir1:8~
will remain flexible and
!ac!,'o.::.e::.l
[;ley ars rubbed lightly with a
'ul,~~:e~..ro~~ictive
compound from time to
ii::,e Th.t will also stop the weatherstrips
: . ~ireering
m
on in the winter.
Cleaning and anti.corrosion treatment of
engine compartment
The engine compartment and the outside
surface of the power unit are given anticorrosion treatment at the factory.
If the engine compartment is cleaned at
arly time with grease removing solutions
9r if one has the engine washed, the anticorrosion compound is nearly always
removed as well. It is therefore essential
to ask for durable preservation of all surfaces, seams, to joints and'components ir:
the engine compartment to be carried out.
Your V.A.G. Cealer has stocks of the highquality preservation compound recommended by the factory.
Airing the interior
If the vehicle is left in a closed garage for
a lona time. the aaraae and car doors
shou 6 oe openeo occasionally rc 3resenr
the 'ormation o l mo-la ana oamp sra ns.

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Ttc t:;~derside of the vehrcle is co2k?k1

~ 1 I: a special compound to protect i k
flc. chemical and mechanical influer:
ces. tiowever, as this protective layer gets
darnaged when the vehicle is in use, the
undercoating should be examined at certain intervals - preferably before and
after the winter season - and any darnage made good.
Not a1 rne malerlals a~a.~able
are sulrao e
for lh s p-rpo?e SO we advise you ro have
the patching up or additional coating
done by a V.A.G workshop.
Every V.A.G .workshop has stocks of .the
correct compound, has the necessary
equipment and is familiar with the application procedure. They know, in particular, what precautions have to be taken in
respect of the braking system and the
exhaust system to ensure that additional
undercoating is applied properly.

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\i?.~,ts r:avilie:.

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ihr: tu;lv ire a!:.c rro-

iireserva!ior; -:he best resuits are ou!a;.

Y . rr,e first qukse3~2,I .:<,-. r?:
i s nc 7(.d ~ a i ane
~ i .yea' afte l n i #*. . : S F
put on !'1c read.
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i.1i;V.A.G workshops krsw hoa ~ n ,n,:lere
c ~
this treai~nenthas to b~ carlied ocli and
have i r e d c t q ap$rov2 I com~.ol~~iLI
ano
the wr~,q.,rn.it req1.1r-d.
or,

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Battery
The battery is in the engine compartment
on the left hand side.
AS the starting ability of the engine and
the functioning of the entire eiectricPi
system depend to a great extent on tile
condition of the battery, it is essential to
check the battery regularly and to give it a
certain amount of attention.
Checking the acid level

be
The acid level
the two marks on the side of the
remove the plugs and add
it is
led water.

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0ti~r':s~d:more'w~fer'thanin
necesai!+>, ~:;ix,.
6 t
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bec2i,r%? ifrthe lewlh i s ' b o higti:the.w~d

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the positive cable, then

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ear;,, ,. >

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sriap. Keep the terminals clear1 and cuat
, . .. . ' them with terminal grease after fittins the

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blsw c'iprl !he b-dtteryhas i p b e kha!'<1.;6?

Cepitids ori!he operating condltions:acc!:

the i:,;>t.
of year.
If a u,i!hihl%is oftentused forlorig urns :h'.
the ,d,rflime when,,next to no canent is
being used, .the battery will neea mppine
up with distilled water much n!ore oZ!en
than in the case of a vehicle operattng under different condiriuns. Pn a gswral rule
the batte- 3::id level shcuic he ct;ecked
more often in summcr than in winra:.

When driving in hot cc.!!ltries it is atlvisable to check the battery at least once a
week.
A battery which is not in constant use will
discharge itself in time and should be
checked about every four weeks and
trickle charged.
Gemoving
Loosen terminals. Remove earth strap
first then the positive cable. Detach battery securing bracket. Pull battery forward
a little and lift it out.

ciamps.

Some more points:

short the battery terminals as
this causes the battery heat up very
quickly and it may burst. Furthermore,
tne sparks can ignite the gas generated during the charging process. Never
a naked flamenear the battery.
6attew.acid is corrosive and must not
get inio the eyes or onto skin and clothing.
:

Never run the engine with the battery

connected as this will damage the
electronic components in the electrical
system.
On the other hand, both terminals
must be taken off before the battery
is given a quick charge while in ihe
vehicle.

Starting with a second battery is described in DIY section, page 78.

Gear oil and ATF

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nb !.-iti"g .i~Lgesof neighkxurlng
,.L:.;
;.,LC;? c:ls caeriab there is no need tf:
. ' I + . ,:r; thi:r:i!
if the temperatiirevaries ior
5 ; - ,-: peljoos.
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/l?~iO1,?i~ln;! (Up~erFir!.;
ils? cr.: ;dp:!ta6ie brands 11 HD engine
3 a
.
SE" accu:62'ni:!o the API sySI31TI.

ou no1 r r t r i r i : ti!"Ulmtt~e lor lace p r r i m when us~ng

*nw

SAL
:,ingl:.,,:aar oil or SA? 5 w.?: m ~ ~ t i . g r a doil
e it
teir.#"'t.rre
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.. is ;.= :a= range s!,own.

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Dlase: e:.l;.!:u (1 i ~ r r e Fig.)

r
Uze onl!: 110 .'.vine oils marked "CC" or
' CI!" acc:c:r~:.f;:, hi the API systsm.

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t>n not drive i.::.

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'hrottir for long periods when vslng
SaE 1; W s l n ~ i , <:. oli ll temperature Is above the range
s.:av,::.

(all the year for all climatic zones)

Manual gearbox and flnal drive
iiypoid oil marked " G L 4 according to the
A?' svstem or oils which fulfil Mil-L-2105

Automatic gearbox:
a Converter and gearbox
ATF Dexron
Final drive
Hyprid oil marked " G L 5 according to
the API system or oils which fulfil MilL-2105 B specifications:
SAE QO
Lubric:.nt additives
No additives of any kind should be mixed
with the lubricating oils.

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Engin0 oil cfiei.yin~

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The engine oil must,:fP:.dE:iitg@Us 5 r i ~ . : & 3

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Wicz each vear
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Engine oil not ~ n i deterioi,:ii,:?s
y
wi8t:';ii
in use, *he lubricatino p r o p e r ~ ~arc,
e~
impaired by ageing.-Tine oil el-~qli;:i::t'n:f::
fore, be char!!:ni; .::7:y 5 rr ,r;iL,, .)r ~.!c-I
later than at, trie .inte?va!s;rjiv~r:::in ihe'
Service Sct1eriJit.i".
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The old oil should be dr6it,t! vli-ie9s:iil

warm by rerrujvinglthc drain !s'+iq -:air.?\* -.
Always fit a new washer i;ii"V-'
t;a.5-,'pl;n
and tighten plug firmly i:_;' !;.,,iir.i
- , e tui.
. .much force.
The oil change quantities for all engines
are:
With fiiter change - 3.5 litres
Without fiiter change - 3.0 litres ".'

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Putting oil in - see

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3ue +,-,'thecleansing properties'of the 173.

oils, 1 .
; fresh oil tends to look diriy ailer,
bein, '5' ui.? only a short time. t h i s has
notkir-.j :G do with. is'!uhricafing ?roperties :=i~+"~xe(l
riot worry you.
If tt,n;+'hicle is used continuvusly in very.
dusty areas or in countries r;ith arctic cl!..
mates where the temperature is normaily
below about -%Om G, t h e engine oil
should be changed at shor:er.- intervals.
If you are nct sure whether your engine oi!
sho,i:4 he changed at shorter iidsivals or
not:, a . k !t;:rr VA.G deal% -

Cb:..i:?&ri: ail filter

7n6 nil filter is changod'a!. the intervals
Schedu!f?. I: it cannot
given i,, :fie :;a:-!!:.:e
be rernowd- b~ nd 5 special w~enchis
required.
,
,
Oil seal of nev; f l l t ~ r.i$btly and screw it on
bv hand.

Gearbox nil changing

Manuai fl*::i>ox

Additional points to be lubricated

Thegearbovcil does not need chznging.

The bonnet and rear flap latches should

be oiled lightly.
The battery terminals and posts are
coated with terminals grease.
The lock cylinders in the doors and the
rear flap should be lubricated as required
with graphite. The key can be dipped in
graphite and then turned to and fro in the
lock a few times.

Automatic gearbox
:jee page 86.

Fuel filter

Carburetor angines .

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The filter in ib? fuei lid'. +cui/l %e re.

ne.ved 2t tl:e mi!eaqe intokals !aid down
ifi the Service .5~hndsil?.

T i sysiem is nlad automatically wh

engine i- started.
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The 3rr:vi on the fiiteiGj6t boint towards

the fi!:i pump.

For all engines:

Injection engine
The ?liter is also rerie\w?d 3: li:e iriileage
interval.: laid ,clown in the C.drvice Schedule.
Note
This must be done by a w~).i.r:h~p.Fuel
system is under pressure.
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Diesel engine

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The f~ltermust be d r a ~ n er j i~', , ter. 0. renewed, at the intervals la!r;d.,wn ir: the
Service Schedule.
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To drain water, open vent screw at top of

filter 1-2 turns with a screwdriver, then
loosen knurled screw underneath filter
and drain olf about 100 cm3 of fluid. Catch
fluid in a suitable container. Then tighten
screws again.
When renewing the filter, moisten rubber
seal of new filter with aiesel fuel and
screw filter on by hand.

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Before starting any work on the, fuel

cystem which could resuit i?the escaping'
df'fuel, disconnecl the bat?ery earth strap.
so that 9n accidental shori circuit cannot
, I' .
%?arta fire.

Care and rriailjteli2rlt:c

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Air cleans~
Removina
element
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~ and
. installine
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~
1.1 litre carburetor engine
Rnlnlca
rlinc
snrl
la.
".,.bYub
Y,,pLI Y
, , Y t:llrn m s m r n
,. f,f, .Tska a
-,.ment out. When larrlacina cover.. &:ion
"
marks.

For
. all cleaners:
The element should normally be renewed
as detailed in the Service Schedule.

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In verv dustv conditions the element must

oe c eaned 'i3Y Dealing O L ~carel-, y w th
the arty side donrnwards) or reneweo at
1.511.6 litre carburetor enains . .
shorter intervals.
Loosen nut at f:.ont of filter hou?rng, re- Cleaner housing must be wiped clean
lease
-~~~ clios. Lift front
-~ . oar:
, ~slichtlv
~ ~,and
-~ - n
- ~- l l~l each time. Cover air intake ooenina so
it forward. 'Bka elemant cidt. After as- that dirt does not fall into engine.
sembling housin:. tighten nut CarefullY.
E~~~~~that element k installed properiy,

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Do not clean element in petrol or moisten

with oil.

"",;dFuel injection engine

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Pfterreleasing clips, lift metering unit and

top of cleaner and pull element out of
housing. . When assembling housing,
attach all clips properly.

Diesel engine
Release clips and take front part of housing off. Take element out to front.

Lifting vehicle

on a vehicle lift

With a trol!~yjack

Before driving over a vehicle lift ensure

that there is sufficient clearance between
lift and vehicle. This is particularly irnportart on vehicles with iarge spoiler (fuel injection engine).
The vehicle. may only be lifted at the
points shown here.

The vehicle should aleaonly be lifted with

a trolley jack at the points shown here.
To prevent damage to the side member or
the floor it isessential to use a suitbbte
rubber or wooden pad.

Front (uppet F~G:)

At the vertical stiffeneron the side mernber and at t t ~ eadapto; welded to the floor
plate.
Rear (lower Fig.)
At the vertical stiffener on the side mernber at points shown by the marks.
On vehicles with fuel injection engine,
take care to avoid damaging the tuel
pump wh~chis located near the right rear
jacking point.

On no accodnt should the veh~clebe lifted

under the ngine, gearbcx or the rear axle
as this can causese~iousdamage.

With vehicle jack

The use of the vehicle jack is described on
the next pages.

Wheei changing
The spare wheel
is located in a well in the fioor of the
luggage cornpartrr,ent. It is secilred with a
retai!i:ig strap and covered by the floor
material.
Please ensure that the spare wheel is kept
proleriy ir::lated ready for use. The
pre ,sure ss?ulcl be checked regularly (the
pra-sure IS given on page 91).
The tools

are. i i i a k:ag In the spare wheel well or

secured in thz :pare wheel with the jack.
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T:te jack
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is ce: ured in the spare wheel with rubber
b&r~ds
To take jark cut
Take spars .iPeel out and unhook the
rubner bands in the spare wheel.
To put jack back:
Turn the arm right back and cianip ctav'q
against side of jack (version A) or place 11
between jack housing and arm (version B).
Then secure jack in spare wheel.

Wheel changing

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Apply handbrake firmly.

If the car is on a slope place a stone or
some similar object behind one of the
wheels oil !he oppokite side.
Lever off the wheel bolt a;id hdb'trim
caps with a screwdriver or pull wheel
cap off with har and wire hook supp,,
lied in tool kit.
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The hook is placed in the,!i6!es atihe
side of the cap and the bar supported
on wheel rim.

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Note:
Light alloy wheels are a~iai!::bi'S'fdi.vour
vehicle. As the bolts :or ihose wh:ei.;.,are
different in length it is essential to crnsure
that the correct Soits ere used .in each
case when changing wheels.
Thk-factory fitted whee!s are secured:&
follows:

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steel wheels with M 12 x i . 5 ?,20bolts?'
light alloy wheels w ~ t hM S f X 1.5 x 28
b' 'ts.
"Tyres" secLoosen the bol!s ab9.4 WIF turl v~itti Sef 'LI$rating ~nstruct~ons",
the box spanner an0 I: e romrr bar. In. ts,
sert the oar in the sualtrv' ?o that ;kg..:
\h!bt,n the light alloy spare wheel is fitted,
maximum IeveraGe /a obtained.
, , e nbb cap must be levered out of the
wree! with the flat tyre and pressed into
the hi.!b of the spare wheel.
If yuu wish to fit non-sisndaid tyres or
wheels to your car at any tirim we advise
you to see your V.A.G dealer first because
the use of wheels andlor tyres not appro.
ved by us may affect the registration of
the vehicl: under the construction and
r.
use regulations.

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mar!at~:igt v n t veare.:i 4 tni? wheel

wit' . . ::at tyre wilh *!ie column at an
angtr - -..en ;ig. A. Tile arrr r i tile jack
r ~ . f !i t round ine verticai part of the
side r. .-:li?c; sn that the jack cannot
hi!> ?,i~cn
vehic'e is liffed (se? illustra.
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The vehicle has two marks on each s~de

near the wheel arches to show where the
jack 1s to be placed.
Do not put the jack anywhere else

A -- i?>c;>lingjack
6 - L i f t i ~ g%?hicia

The jack is only designed to lift thevehicle

for wheel changing. When working under
the vehicle, ensure that it is supported on
blocks or trestles.
When a wheel has been changed on the
road, have the torque checked-with a torque wrench at the first opportunity.
The tightening torque for the bolts for factory fitted steel and alloy wheels is 65 lb.
ft. (9 mkg).
Check the air pressure at the same time
and rectify if necessary.

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Fuses
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To prevent damage to the electrical

system due to short-circuiting or overloading, each individual current circuit is
provided with a fuse.
The fuses are housed in a box with a
transparent plastic lid in the front fsatwell.

Switch component concerned off.

Lift the lid of the fuse box.
Take defective fuse out of the clips
carefully.
Insert new fuse of same capacity so
that the metal strip is visible, but do
not grip the metal strip or bend the retaining clips.

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beam rigil!t;. '. :!I,-:, $! 8
High bealn left, high ije:.'"'; '"
am warning la:nj;
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tqigh beam riahi , > ,.:.,.I(;,
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brake :igb?s
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Interit.!r llgtii c'rjl'ettr
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Turn FIgnals
Reversing iights.,.~:?;;~
Fe:~:}l.l,; .i
lector lever .lon$,,%!l C*!JIL>matic gearbm) a~~rorfiaiii:
choke and pile, cl.it-of:
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valve (cqrburetor enyit:t5,L,21, 8,
Fresh air blower
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Windscreen wipers ;II~L!
'1'.1 ,. ~,
washer pump, rear .v,/n,
30w washer pump i!i&rmittent relay
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Number p i a t i ligibts

win&$?

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Changing a fuse

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Changing bulbs
~efore
startin5 to replacea b81Ib;switch the lights off. Do not touch the glass part Of the
new bulb with the bare f i n j x s because the finger marks left on the glass evaporate
wh?n the buib gets hot, this vapour settles on the reflector and dims it.
A bulb may only be replaced by one of the same type. The designation is marked on the
base of the buib. It is advisable to always carry a small box of spare bulbs on the
vehicle. These can be obtained from any V 4.G Dealer.

Headlights (Normal)
Install ring, press it against reflector
The bulb is held in the reflector by a reand turn it to the right.
taining ring. No tpols ars required to replace the bulb.
Press cap on carefully so that it con' < .' '
tacts the reflector properly and attach
Open bonnet. Pull connecior a r d cap 1
connector.
off headlight.
Have headlight alignment checked.
Press ring 2 in slightly and turn it to the
left to taks it off.
Take bulb 3 out of reflector.
Side lights
P l ~ c new
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bulb in reflector so that the
Changing of side light bulbs is described
locj. .IL .g on ine b~ b prate engages
on the next page.
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a1 the 3 0 1 1 of
~ ~ine rellector
The centre termlnal of the three on the
bu!b is then at the top.

Headlights (Halogen H 4)

Side

The bulb i3 i a l d In ihe reflector by a spring

clip. No tools are req~iredto replace the
bulb.
0 Pull connectol and cap 1 off.
Squeeze retaining clip 7 together and
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hinge away.
Replace bulb 6 install new bulb so that
the centre tab is upwards.
0 Hinge clip 7 over b t ~ l bbase, sqheeze it
together andengag? in retain ing lugs.

Ncr~neland Halogen H4 headlig

No tools are required to replace ,,,,

Install cap and ccr:nector.

Have headlight aiigfirnent checked.

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Turn bulb holder 5 slightlv t8

r: the let
and pull it out of the reflect0r.
Turn bulb to left slightly and tzke it :u
Press new bulb into holder and t i r n
to the right.
O Press holder into reflector and turn
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From inside lugga?? &o~.~:artment

press inner lug 1 tovehicle centre and takecover
off. On the right tne water container must be taken off first.
Press outer lug 2 outwards ar,d take bulb holder out on the left side the wire clip 3 below the lamp must be opened first.
0 ,Press defective bulb in to holder, turn it to the left and take it out.
'Press new bulb in to holder and turn it to the right.
U lnstall bulb ht Ider. Push holder under iil; 3n inner retainer first then press it into the
housing until ihe outer retainer engages.

Push cover under outer ret3iner

enoi8.n that the wires are inside the cover - and
then press the cover against the lamp ~ . ~ and
t i l catch engages.
Secure wires below the left lamp arld install water container on right.

Interior light
The light is held in the roof member by a
lug at ihe switch end and a spring clip at
the opposite end.
Insert a screwdriver carefully between
edge of housing and headling and lift
light out.
0 Take bulb C3stoon) out cf the contacts.
Insert
h.

Install ilc:x:l.,.,: at the switcn end first

and tha;: cV-...s the othn: end in until
the syriny c i ' cigages.
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Front turn signal, number plate

light
9 Remove screws and take lens off.

Press bulb into holder, turn it to the left

and take it out.
Press new bulb lightly into holder and
turn it to the right.
Do not overtighten
screws.

lens securing

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Adjusting i.!tadiiqhts

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Correct heabiighr aiijustrnent IS very important for vehicle add traffic safety. The
adjustment should therefore only be done
with a special appliance. The following
paints should be noted:
The headlights are adjusted from the front
by inserting a screwdriver between radiator grille and head:ight l ? ~ .The positl6:i
of the adjusting screws is the same for
normal and Halosen bulbs, right and left:
4

- Vertical setting

B - Lateral setting

When going abroad

When th: vehicle is used in a country
which drives on the opposite side of the
road to the home country, the asymmetric
headlights will dazzle oncoming traffic. To
prevent this, the wedge.shaped sector on
the headligh! lens must be covered up
with an opaque adhesive strip. The illustration shows the strip installed for the
change from righthand to lefthand traffic.
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Emergericy slarting
if the engine will not start because the
battery has insufficient power in the winter or is flat because the vehicle has not
been used for some time, jumper cables
can be connected to :he battery of another vehicle to start the engine. The
following points should be noted:
0 Both batteries must be 12 Volt ones

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A
B

- Flat battery
- B o o s t ~ nbattery
~

Connect the jumper cables as follows:

1. One end of (+)cable (usually red) to
the (+)terminal of the flat battery.
2. Other end of red cabie to the ( + )
teminal of boosting battery.
3. One eila of (-)cable (usually black)
to the (-) teminal of boosting battery.

and the capacity (Ah) of the booster

battery must be approximately the
4. Other end of black cable to the (-)
same as that of the flat battery.
terminal of the flat battery.
The jumper cables must be heaky Take great care to ensure that the cabie
enough to carry the.ioad. Note cabjs, clips do not touch one another and that
manufacturers da'a.
.i, the cable attached to the positive terminal
:jses not touch current conducting vehicle
0 A flat battery can freeze at .-10"Cand:
if a battery is frozen itmust be.thawed, ~,alts.- Risk of short circuit.
out Defore connecting juinper cables.
Do not stand with vour face over the
battery - danger of acid burns.
There must be.no contact between the
vehicles as otherwise current c l n flow
startthe enginein the normalway.
as soon as the plus terminals are
connecteri. ;
With engine running, disconnect
cables in reverse sequence.
e The flat bat!f!ry must be properly
Screw cell plugs in again.
i;r;cinected to the electrical system.

ib Rerr~nvc211 cell plugs atit lay them

looseiv or, the ho!es.

The t,ngine r i !he hoostlng vehicle
must be rcnriillq.

So that you can assist other vehicles, and'

also in case your car ever needs to be
towed, towing eyes are provided at the
front and rear on the right hand bumper
brackets.
Towropes may only be attached to these
eyes.
Avoid excessive towing effort and dc not
jerk. During towing operations on other
tt.an surfaced roads there is always the
danger that the attachment points on the
body will be overloaded and damaged.
fk.~: driver of the towing vehiclc mlJst enrag* the clutch v e y smootiliy when mov;r,g off or changing gear. The driver of the
vehicle being towed must keep the towrope taut.
The towrope should be slightly elastic !o
reduce the risk of damage to both vehicles. It is advisable to use only ropes of
synthetic materials or with elastic links.

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If yourvehici~has tobe towed at any time

note the.following points.
SV,(I.,C~ the ignition on so that the
s!eering wheel is free and the turn siynals, horn, and, if necessaly,, the
windscreen wiper and washer can be
used.
e As the brake servo only works when
the engine is running, more pressure is
r7quiredon the brake pedal when the
engine is not running.

if the vetiicie has an avtomatic gearbox, see the instructions on page 85.

Check whether there are any local traffic

requlatlolis concerning the towing of
vehicles.

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Vehicles witti First Aid

BOX holder. - ..
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T t , > : - ~irs !c:;..atcd at the-rsar left of the

luggn,7e corn?i<?inent.
*he retaining ,;trap is secured to the rear
bunpel. brack?t bc~:;.

Th? hook at thei-thkr end of the strap is

hooked into
hvie ill side panel - see
Fig.

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Hints on fault finding

Some hints on fault finding are giver
These hints are summarized again h

parts of tii is mrnual.

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Engine is hard to start or

will not start at all

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Renew fuse (page 73)

Tow vehicle to a warm iaom.
\Fu'tien svstem is clear. add reaular
petrol (no! premium) tb the diGsel
(page 53)

Mix Voiks tagen-AUDI Petrol !

with tt.2 fuel (page 53)

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:IS; correct procedure (page 3

Start with booster battery (page 78)

Have battery charged (page 63)
Push or tow start vehicle
(not possible with automatic gearbox)
Renew fuse (page (73)

.r>uretbr lcing
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Carburetor engines: Fuse for

automatic choke blown
Fuel injection engins: Fuse for
;:a1 pump blown.
Giesel
,
engine: Fuel supply
blocked bv wax

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englne lends to
stall wnen a ng
.. . reto tor

Incorrect stsrting p r ~ w d u l c
Battery ilst (starter r,z:,: Irning)

Carbulretor engine tends to

stall Pvhen warming up

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(in cold weather)

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' St(>pencglne imvedistely a : : (I.ec!,

level. (FdPher rnies om o .e 41)

Oil pressure warning lamp

comes on or flickers when
engin'e is running
p
Genet.ator warning lamp comes
on wtlen engine is running

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t in or j !r the
nerator m??v be defective

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>'.djust or renew IbcI!~

I Further notes oi? pace :'2.
P i v e to nc;t V 4 G .3aala.. Ra1:ery
w ~ t hdischarqe -.~t,,~n:.!ourly.

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Coolan: :E.,i:ierature gauge r!sed;c

red zone or temperature
rning lamr) lights up

Engine overheatir.3 because:

e coolant level low
e radiato! fan not working
Additional lights in front of
radiator grille.

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Po:$s&le cause

TOP UFI coolant (page 43)

Renew' fuse for fan (page 73)
See nc)te on page 24.

Engine overloaded due to incorrect driving prccedure

Engine overloaded due to use ,:,
of AIC when driving uphill
with trailer
Engine settings incorrect
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uriI K ~ warnlna lam0 comes on when

Failure of a brake circuit

Briake pedal t ravel suddenly

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Failure of a brake circuit

One turn signal bulb has faile?

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Fuss blown
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Laurlon: More pedal pressure will be
required and stopping distance will
be longer

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SwitchI AIC off (page 36)

Take car to V.A.Ci Dealer

icker

See pzige 58, poi

urlve c:aretully to next V.A.G Dealer.

See nc~ t e son page 23.

br: ikes are 01 yeratid

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Renew fuse (page 73)

Renew bulb (page 74)

iicie pulls to one side

Tyre prt;s
consideral"'I

?eringwhe el vibrates

Front whe,els out of balance

Check pressures, inflate if

necessary (page 46 and 91)
ev;

lnced (pag

The ;3utomatic gearbox consists of an autoniatic three-speed planetary gearbox 2nr: i

hydrc,-dynamic torque converter. In the normal driving range - D - all the forwb~d
gears3 are shifted automatically according to engine load and vehicle speed.

Bas ic driving rules

a W'hen moving off, always apply foot.
I

blake or handbrake before seledting a

A. 'iving range.
>ason: The torque converter, which
so serves as a moving off "clutch",
ways transmits a certain amount of
rawer even when the engine is only idling. This means that the vehicle tends
to move slowly or "creep" as soon as a
driving range is selected. The higher
the engine speed, the stronger is the
ndencv to c r e e ~ .
'hen selecting a driving range b
oving off, do not depress the ac
or pedal. If the lever has been accn.
!ntally moved into "N" from a driving
nge when vehicle is moving, release
:celerator pedal and let engine speed
-.op to idling before moving lever back
into a driving range.
Reason: When engaged at high engine
speeds, the shift clutches in the gear.
hOX are subjected to an excessive
nount of strain.

The selector lever has 6 ~ositions:

- Parking lock
R - Reverse

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"e:aclor lever ~ositions

""" In " P the front wheels are l o c ~ e a

Parking lock. The parking lock rn;

only be engaged when vehicle I
standing still. To move the lever in1
or out of " P , the safety catch mu:
be depressed.

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"R" The reverse range must only be selected with the vehicle stationary and
the engine idling. Press button on selector lever to engage reverse.
"N" This corresponds to neutral in a no
ma1 manual gearbox. Nothing ha1
nens in the automatic gearbox.

three forward driving ranges are

ted up and down automatically
Irdina to the throttle ooenina ien! load? and the vehicle kpeez " D
ierefore the position for normal
A safety czitch is :.:o;;d :d for selector lever positions P, R :.:-:? r .
,

The catch is relea??., "s pressing.the button on the sidr uf ':,?

tiector iavcr.
When the key is in the drive posittan, the
-;ale on the console is illuminated.

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"2" The vehicle moves off in 1st gear and

changes into 2nd gear automatically
but does not change into 3rd gear.
The maximum speed in "2" is 70 mph
(115-~krnlhl.
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When vehicie is in motion, the lever
can be moved from " D into "2", with
accelerator pedal depressed if necessary. However, as the shift into
2nd gear takes place immediately,
this must only be done at speeds
below 115 kmlh.
This is the correct gear for hilly
stretches.
"1" The vehicie moves off in 1st gear and
remains in this gear. It does not shift
into 2nd or 3rd gear. The niaximcni
speed in 1st gear is 40 rn, ,.35 kph.).
Tn s ranqe can also oe se >, . n when
ven cle s n mollon. but 11.'- lust not
!$5
be done at weeds above 4 !,mDh
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kmlh) (Press 'button on leve I
Thls 1s the gear for steep do c17grad.s
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Kick-down:
Pressing the accelerator pedal right dcwr,
Dast the full throttle oDerates the kickdown device. The kick-dbwn device alters
the points at which the automatic gearbox
works. There are two variations:
Maximum acceleration by delaying upshift unt!! enoine is at full throttle
(forced throttle?.

aringing about ?.n immediate downshift at speeds below 62 mph (100

krnlh) for fast ,wefieking and when on
hills, that is to say, in those situations
where a dow-,shift would a ~ o e a rneceosary with a manual gear60x.

the brakes. It is not necessary to movethe

lever to "N" while stationary. The engine
should only run at idling speed and thevehicle is held with the brakes.

Parking

If the vehicie is drivqn with the accelerator

pedal fully depressed in this way and with
the selector lever $ "D",the gearbox
shifts into the next uear at the i ~ l l o w i n a
speeds:
from 1st to 2nd gear at approx
40 mot! (65 kmlh)
from 2nd to 3rd gear at approx
69 mph (112 kmlh)

However, when additional security is cal.

led for, such as when parking on a gradient, the parking lock should be engaged
as well.

Driving tips

Basic rules:

Starting
The englnn can only be started in "N" or
"P" 8 ' ' 'ier polnts on starting are as given
on p' 2 37.)
h~Ou~nrJ

\?;,>en .!;? lever i.$~~avnd.Jrom

"P" to "N"
i.7 ifl~.a-drlvingrange
with engine r~.rllr~il!a
wi?en moving o:f, lime -?raK;.s nust be
a c ~ l i e tat " ? bci?i:se i;le reverse gear
is engaczd briefl., (s-e "%sic driving ruN~s").

Stoppili~
To s t o vehic!e
~
temporarily such as at traffic lights, all that is necessary is to apply

In general, applying the handbrake will be

sufficient to prevent the vehicle from roliing away. This is, of course, assuming
that the handbrake is working properly.

Engage the parking lock after applying

the handbrake.
Release the parking lock before releasing the handbrake.
When it is freezing, it is advisable only to
use the parking lock to secure the vehicle
because the brake shoes can freeze on to
the drums if the handbrake is applied.
Note:
When a vehicle has been parked on a gradient, only using the parking lock, it may
be found that a fair amount of force is required on the lever to release the parking
lock. This is caused bv the load on the Darking lock mechanism'and is quite norhal.

Automa:.:,; gearbox
Driving in mountains

Towing

On hilly stretches and particularly in

mountainous areas the driver of a vehicle
with an automatic gearbox must be prepared to use the selector lever.

Using tow rope or bar

Selector lever at "Nu.

On long climbs with lots of sharp corners

range " 2 should be selected to orevent
heg gearbox from shifting ~p ano oown Jnnecessarily. On downhil stretcnes 11 is
even more important to select a lower range. The braking force of the engine in "2"
relieves the strain on the brakes and increases safety.
For very steep downgrades, select range
"1" in good time so that the maximum engine braking force is available.

Emergency starting
On vehicles with an automatic gearbox
the engine cannot be started by towing or
pushing the vehicle.

if the engine does not start because the

battery is flat, it can be started by connecting jumper cables to the battery of
another vehicle.
Further information is given in the D-I-Y
section under "Emergency starting"

Do not have vehicle iowed faster than

30 mph (50 kmlh).
Do not tow furthe: than 30 miles (50
kilometers).
If the vehicle hk.s to be towed long
distance it must be lifted at the front.
Reason: When the engine Is not running, the gearbox oil pump is not working and the gearbox is not adequately
lubricated for hlgh speeds or long distances.
With breakdown vehicle
Your front-wheel drive vehtcle may oniy be
suspended at the front.

r-

1I--

Reason: If aiven a rear susoended tow. the

dr ve shalt; for the front wheels lLrn oackwardsand ma6e the planetary qears in !he
aearbox turn at verv hiah soeeds.This will
seriously damage 'theugearbox in a very
short time.

Trailer towing
When towing a trailer in flat country, it is
only necessary to note what has already
been said about driving a vehicle with automatic gearbox. The general instructions
under "Trailer towing" also apply in this
case.
In the interests of safety, nowever, and
taking into account the additional load
uluced on the automatic aearbox and !he
brakes
,
Iorfv ng n h'iiy districts, tne
fo, oulr colnts shou d be q ven spec~al
attontic '
G in sh 'ations where it is obvious that
oniy l.)w speeds are possible, it is better +c select driving range " 2 .
In dl iving range " 2 the driver can control the car and trailer better.
S For long downhill stretches it is essential tu select driving range "1" to get
:
maximum benefit from engine braking
and relieve strain on the brakes. If the
gradient is only slight, sufficient braking effort may possibly be obtained in
range "2".

..

;;.:u.;omatic
. . - ..gearbox
Lubrication
The torque converter and the automatic
gearbox are both lubricated by a common
supply of ATF.
The final drive housing is filled with hypoid gearbox oil.
This oil is not changed.
See "Care and maintence", under "Lubricnnts" for specifications.

Checking ATF level

Tine correct ATF level is essential to the
service !if and operation of the gearbox.
The levei should therefore be checked at
freqjent interrals, fc:, instance, when the
engine oil has been chscked.
in the engine
a dipstick
r:.,,nich is attached to the filler tube cap,
,

'-Note
the following pointswhen checking:
,
The *TF musf b e i!llfe VJarm. DO not
check 13vci ! N ~ V ii!.i.S hot Or cold.

& TK~
;,.,"st bebn.d iGvei
surface,
.:?he
seleclo! lever lnust be at "N" and
,the ha??t)'i':e applied.
).
:.
>
..,< ,.

During the check the engine must be

running at idling speed.
Use only clean lint-free rag to wipe the
dipstick.
The level must be between the two
marks on the dipstick.
if the level is too high or too low it is not
sufficient to just drain or add fluid. The
cause of the level variation must be estaworkshop as
as
blished in a
possible.

Changing the ATF

The ATF is changed regularly at long intervals as detailed in the Service Schedule.
This requires specialist knowledge and
should preferably be done by a V.A.G
Dealer.
.Please note that in arduous operating
conditions (trailer towing, stoplgo and city
traffic, continuous mountain driving, high
ambient temperatures) the ATF is
changed more frequently,
Details of these intervals are also given in
the Service Schedule.
When there is no ATF in the converter and
gearbox, the engine must not be started or
the vehicle towed.

Technical Descripti r t
Body:

All.steel body with safety passenger c e l l

front and rear ends desioned es crunch zones

Front axle:

Independent suspension with suspension

struts and wishbones. Anti-roll bar (Fuel injection engine only)

Steering:

Rack and pinion steering

Steering pinion
and column connected by angled shaft with
two universal ioints.

Rear axle:

'

lndependent suspension with torsion beam

trailing arm axle and shock absobers. Anti-roll
bar (Fuel injection engine only)

Brakes:

Hydraulic dual circuit brake system with dra<;tnallv connected circuits

Front disc, br?l..c
(veniilated with Fuel injection e r ~ f i * ) : Si:iadjusting rear drum braFes. C F a k e serv.3
(1.5 litre carburetor ~ ? o g i f i ~ ' ,Fuel
~ ~ ? inject'??,
?
i!rai<c :?re%urereguengine)
Load.ser~~l;iv~
lator (with Fuel injectiin,'!:;:,iiir: all5 auiomatic
models) a H a n d b r ~ i ~'iec:i-'c
.
r7echanicaliy
on rear wheels.
, .."

Power
transmission:

,Dry, single plate clutch

baulk synchronizcc!
four.speed bearbox and differential in one hou.
sing o: hyJrodynamic torque converter and au.
t i n a t ~ cthr(?espeed gearbox (only with 1.5 litre
carburetor enging), Final crive flanged on @
front wheel drlve.

I.

Engine

I
Type
Cvlinder block
sump
Cylinder head
Crankshaft
Valve gear
Cooling system
Lubrication
Fuel svstem
Air cleaner

1.1 iitre
Carburetor

--

1.5 litre
Carkjuretol

1.6 l ~ r r e
Fuel injection

'+

;tP

1.5 litre
Diesel

Four stroke, four cy!inder :I line

Cast iron
Cast iron
C.x! iron
Sheet metal
Shee. me!al
Sheet metal
Lidtt! :~llcy
I .
Lig'it alloy
Light alloy
Ei.15. t,:*:in!i.wii!n r;ounter weights
. T c ~ g i t t Lveit,~iiivenoverhead camshaft
rocker fingers
bucket tapper:.
bucket tappets
I bucket tappets
Water cooling by sealed ;i-rlssurized ! ystem with waterpump,
radiator with built-in expansio; ' ~ r l no
: Diesel engine expansion tank is
separate) thermostatically r\?ntr>lledelectric radiator fan.
Pressure feed system with p~rr.:and filter, oil coolar on FI engine
1
Continuous
I
Mechanical fuel
Down-draft carburetor with
injection system
automatic choke and accelerator
pump
chamber principle.
Dry cleaner with paper element.
Cast iron
Sheet metal
Light alloy

.,,W..?JS

<

Europem cco.tn::'.:s a<e :.eriing to

ikebp ,t.,

".:

USE

the Pew international units for technical measurements

we as follows:

o l d unit

New unl!

'

I Remarks
1 bhp = 0,736 kW
1 kgm = 10 Nm'
new way of writing
1 psi = 0,07 bar

Eogi:is data

.+.a.
,

1.1 litre
Larhuretor engine

Ca;.:i;ity
in cm3
S t r o L ~ 3n!?
Bore in mm
'
Cr.n,;.'ess~or~
8.0'. , , :
0u:Cu: (D:Pi; in I;:,'(bhp)')
37 (50, at 6000 r p k
Maximum twque in Nm (kgm)
80 (8.C) at 3G00 rpm
'Type of f u ~ i " )
91 RON (Regular)
Oil consumption in litres per 1000 km
1.5
Valve clearance in mm with
wgine warm
Inlet
0.20"'
Exhaust
0.30"'
'1 For Some export cnuntn8s the ol>t:.lt

"1

'.I

r,f the sngnes dtfer

Further detail tn "nperatng rs'ructlons under 'Type 01 fuel"
Measured between csmshalt ?i'3 rocker linger.

1.5 litre
Carburetor engine

e x a c t l y n.81 ~ r n

1.6 litre
Fuel injection engine

1.5 litre
Diesel engine

8.2
9.5
51 (70) at 5600 rpm
81 (110) at 6100 rpm
110 (11.0) at 2500 rprn 140 (14.0) at 5000 rpm
91 RON (Regular)
98 RON Premium
1.5
1.5

II

23.5
37 (50) at 5000 rpm
82 (8.2) at 3000 rpm
45 CN (Diesel)
1.5

En!gine data
-

...,

r.

r u t:I

LUllSUllllJllUll

Urt)an

56 Inph (90 kmlh)

75 1nph (120 kmlh)
DIF4 70030

mpg
litresllO0 krn
rnpg
litresl100 km
mpg
IitresllOO km
mpg
litresl100 krn

also "Dnwng I p s . Economcal

I
Performance

3 cruising speed
Hlj'I;alarauull time with half
rnz~xirnurnload
0-50 rnph (0-80 kmlh)
0-62 rnph (0-100 krnlh)
bIIrnbing ability on good roads,
Wiith half load
driving non-stop in 1st gear

1.1 lltre engine

Manual gearbox

Diesel
engine
Manual
gearbox

I
1.5 !,c,ewlgi
Ffi.~~;,:.ilgearbox

F~iel
el~gir
tion ensine,
l,:omatic gearbov :/la;?\. 3 : n, , :k>x
8 I I ~ I ~

nlh)

,.
,

:
(1

ii-data
Elt

-L.

,P<-E

system

.,.,
-.-

Champio
k,.

g gap in m
? belt for

Part No.
with Air (
Part No.
t for
compress
Part No.
liator fan I.,..,
h AIC or factory installed
ing bracket
130 'Driving tlps". 'Trailer tawing"
-

' with automatic g a

" With air conditionr

90

1.5 litre
carburetor engine

Fuel
injection engine

--

voltage
Battery (Ah)
Starter kW (hl
Alternator (An
Spark< plugs
I30sch
I=art No.
Beru
Part No.

1.1 litre
carburetor engine

36 or 63
0.8 (1.1)

12
36
0.8 (1.1)
55

Diesel engine

Technir
-Whc?els and tyres
Whemels
I
-

1.1 liue a r ~ uulesel:

1.5 litre:
Fuel injection:
n-tbnal:
ice installation:

Tyres

1.5 iitre:
Fuel injection:

i.,,
,-:
Light alloy, 5 J x 13 or
5'h J x 13, drop centre with double hump
5!' J x 13 wheels, may only be fitted in
conjunction with flared wings

Radial ply, tubeless

145 SR 13 7 4 ~ 155
~ . SR 13 7 8 s . 175170 SR 13 80
155 SR 13 78 S. 175170 SR 13 80 S
175170 HR

Pres!sures-bar (psi)

~nt

All tb(re sizes

If you wish t o fit non-standat

.', or
wheels to your car at any time we a d ~ t s e
you to see your V.A.G dealer first uecause
the use of wheels andlor tyres not appro.
ved by us may affect the registration o*
the vehicle under the construction an
use regulations.

Perlorarea steel disc, drop centre

wlth double humo
~r5Jx13

Half load
Full load

Rear

1.7 (24)
2.2 (31)

The pressures should be increased by 0 2 (3 psti when usino wnter tyres The pressures are far cold tyres

See "Changing wheels" secti~

on; page 7

2-door models

Weights

4d00r models

-.

Fuel

Fuel

1.1 lilre

1.5

engine

engine

iilre

injection

Diesel

Automatic

1.1 iitre

1.5 iitre

injection

Diesel

Automatk

engine

engine

gearbox

engine

engine

engine

engine

gearbox

805
445
1250
670
600

830
420
1250
670
600

830
420
1250
670
600

75

75

75

-~

> :.aden weight

.. .. . .. ..
. . . . . . . . .... . .
Pe:missibietotal weight . . . . . . . . .
p~ r m l s s l b i efront axieioad . . . . . . .
Permissible rear axle load . . . . . . . .

(ready for

road, full tank)

kg

780
470
1250
670
600

810
420
1230
670
570

805
445
1250
670
600

805
445
1250
670
600

. . . . . . . kg

75

75

75

75

75

"

Permissible load on roof"

kg

750
450
1200
610
600

PErrnissibie load*

kg
kg
kg

775
425
1250
610
600 .
75

.In :he lnlerests of good nandlng, hssvy items should always be stowed as near to the rear axle as ~ssibie.
or better stli, between the axles.
"Only use r m f racks whch clamp to raln channel, dislribute load uniformly.
The permisslhletotal weight must not De exceeded
On vehlcles wltn AIC the payload is reduced by aborlt 30 kg.

These figures are for Germany only and can vary in other countries.

Trailer loads

1.1 litre

Diesel engine

Permissible trailer weight*

Trailer without brakes . . kg
Trailer with brakes
up to 12% gradient . . . . kg
up to 10% gradient . . . . kg
Maximum nose weight
on ball coupllng . . . . . . . kg
'See Trrller to,nlng" page 57158
'

'Only with 7% Walt ridator fan

.'.MinimUrII 1.0:~ w~eigntat least do,m at actual trailer weight but it need not be more than 25 kg.

1.5 litre engine

Manual
gearbox

1.6 litre Fuel injection

engine
Manual gearbox

1.5 litre engine

Automatic
gearbox

Dimensions

With carburetor and

Diesel enaines

Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rnm
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm
Overhang, front . . . . . . . . . . . . mm
Overhang, rear.. . . . . . . . . . . . mm
Ground clearance at permissible
total weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm
Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rnm
Front'"1Rear track . . . . . . . . . mm
Turning circle . . . . . . . . . . . . . m

.....

engine-381513835'
1630
1395**
7401760'
655

Vehicles with the fuel injection engine

have a slighter lower suspension to is-'
prove handling characteristics.
,.
When driving on steep ramps, on rOUGn
roads and over pavements, take care, Farticuiarly when fully loaded, to avoid low
parts such as the spoiler and exhaust
making contact and becoming damaged.

~ i t headlight
h
washer
Unladen
varies ~ilgntlyaccording to wheels fitted.

Capacities i n pints flltres)

With fuel lnjectlon

7-

Fuel tank
Cooling system, including heater

9 galls (40 including 5 reserve)

approx. 7.8 (4.5) with expansion tank in radiatol
amrox. 11.3 (6.5) with seDarate expansion tank

Engine ail* with filter change

Engine oil* without filter change
~ i f i e r e n c ein oil quantity between
MIN - MAX marks on dipstick
Windshield washer container
Headliaht washer container.
incluo
wtndscreen washer
Rear winaow washer conlamer

1.75 (1.0)
3 (1.7)

ng

' see page 84 for viscosity grades and specifcations

all engines

- ':urM,~~:";
' .. . .. .... ,chassis and engine numbers
,*

.i.;:

*l:j2&"""","
.

. . ..

- The identification plate

Is on the front lock carrier near the
bonnet lock.
Vehicles for export to some countries have no identification plate

2 --The chassis number

Is on the right suspension strut
mounting.

3 - The engine number

(1.5 litre carburetor,
Fuel injection Diesel engines)

is at the front of the block below the

joint.

The engine number

(1.1 iitre carburetor engine)

is below the distributor on the end of

the block.

'

What sort of petrol does your vehicle

require?

Carburetor engines: Regular petrol, minimum octane rt,:.?;

; ..,) I
,? +..
Fuel injection engine: Pemium petrol minimum octane ratir& ' ' ' ' ..
Diesel engine: Normal diesel, CN not lower than 45.
Further details are given in "Operating instructions" under "T,",:
i ' ,,lcl".

What sort of engine oil?

Petrol engines: HD oil marked " S E according to the API systet:..

Diesel engine: HD oil marked " C C or "CD" according to the API systGn.
SAE grade (viscosity) according to time of year.
. . ,.
Details in "Care and maintenance" section.

'

What is the difference in quantity

between the minimum and maximum
marks on the dipstick?

How often should the engine oil be

changed?

Twice a year, or at least at the intervals given in the Service Schedule

How often should the oil filter be

changed?

As specified in Service Schedule

How much oil is required for an

engine oil change?

With filter change 3.5 litres; without filter change 3.0 litres. "'

How often should the air cleaner

be cleaned?

The element is normally renewed as specified in the Service Schedule and deaned
or renewed more often in very dusty conditions.

What oil is used in the manual

gearbox and final drive?

Hypoid oil marked "GL4" according to the API system or oils which fulfil the
MiL-L-2105specifications: SAE 80 or 80 W-90 all the year.

What oil is used in the

automatic gearbox

Converter and gearbox: Dexron ATF

Final drive: Hypoid oil marked " G L 5 according to the API system or oils which
fulfil the MiL-2105 B specifications: SAE 90 all the year.

How often should the gearbox oil

bechanged?

Manual gearbox: Is not changed.

Automatic gearbox: Converter and gearbox: See Service Schedule
Final drive: Is not changed.
When the engine is cold the coolant level should be between the "min" and "max"
marks in the expansion tank. See "Cooling system" section in "Operating instruction" chapter.

What is the correct coolant level?

all engines

Vehicle data quiz

Is theie anti-freeze in the cooling
system in the warm season as well?

Yes. The coolant mixture put in at the factory not only protects against frost down
to -25"C, it also prevents corrosion. Even in summer you should only top up with
our coolant additive G 10 (undiluted) or a mixture of water and G 10 (see "Winter
driving" section of "Driving tips".)

May the fan continue running

when the engine has stopped?

Yes. The fan switches on automatically when the coolant reaches a certain
temperature and continues to run (even when engine has been stopped) until the
coolant temperature drops.
The fluid level shouid be between the Min. and Max. marks.
The fluid must be renewed every 2 years.
Information on plugs is given in Technical Data, Electrical System.
Fit new plugs as detailed in Service Schedule. Electrode gap 0.6-0.7 mm.

HOW much brake fluid should there

be in the reservoir?
Which spark plugs should be used?

What is the correct vee belt tension?

When pressed firmly wlth the thumb between waterpump and generator pulleys the
belt should deflect 1-1.5 cm.
Belt data: see "Technical Data. Electrical System".

What is the correct tightening torque

for the wheels bolts?
What are the correct tyre pressures?

9 mkg (65 lb. ft.)

All tyres (bar)

Front

Half load
Full load

Where are the fuses for the

electrical system?

Increase by 0.2 bar for wlnter tyres.

~hese
figures are for cold tyres. The pressures will be higher after driving fast for
a.\~hilebut they must not be reduced.
On the left under the Instrument panel or in a separate box above the main fuse
box.

The factory is wohlng continuously on the development of

all modes Wo trust, therefore, that y a u w i appreciate that
wemurfreservethnnghtfoa1Ier.wilhoutnnlice.any part of
the vehlcle or equ~pment.No legal cammltment is thus i m ~
pledbythedats.lllustratlonsordescrptlonsinthismanual

I
I

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May noI be reproduced or translated in whole or In part without t he written cansent of V o l ~ s w
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All rlqh,:S resewed. Spec~ficat~ons
sublect to alterelthan without n<,tlce.
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