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3- Clock

The clock is electrically operated. The hands can
be moved by pressing in and turning the knob in
the dial center.

4 - Windshield wipers and

windshield washer system

The two-speed wipers are switched on by turning
the switch. They park automatically when switched
off. When the knob in the center of  the  wiper
switch is pressed, the washer sprays water on to
the windshield.

5- Light switch

Pull the knob out to the first stop to switch on the
parking, license plate, tail and instrument lights. A
green warning light in the dial of the fuel gauge
also lights up. When the knob is pulled out to the
next stop, the headlights are switched on. At the
same time, the green warning lamp for the parking
lights is turned off.

The brightness of the instrument lights

can be adjusted by  turning  the  lighting  switch
knob.

6 - Turn signal switch

Lever up 

— right turn signals

Lever down 

— left turn signals

The turn signals are cancelled automatically upon
completion of a turn.
Pull the lever toward steering wheel to 

raise or

lower headlight beams. 

A blue warning light

in the fuel gauge dial shows when the headlight
high beams are switched on.

7 - Steering-ignition lock

l — Ignition off - steering locked
2 — Ignition off - steering free
3 — Ignition on
4 — Starting

Important

Remove  key  from  lock  only  when  vehicle  is
stationary.

8- Fresh air ventilation

The volume of fresh air coming from the vents - 8a
-at  the  lower  edge  of  the  windshield  can  be
controlled with the  upper  knob.  The  lower  knob
regulates fresh air for the legroom.

Turn knobs to the left —increasing air flow

Turn knobs to the right - decreasing air flow

9 - Glove compartment

To open turn knob to the left.
Inside the glove compartment is the release lever
-10 - for the front hood.

10- Release lever for

the front hood

To close the front hood, just press it down firmly
until you hear it click.

11 - Ashtray

To remove ashtray, press leaf spring down and pull
ashtray out.

12 - Defroster vents

13 - Emergency blinker switch

If  the  vehicle  is  disabled  or  parked  under
emergency conditions, pull the switch to make all
four turn signals blink at once. A warning light in
the switch knob blinks when the system is turned
on.

14 - Warning light for dual

circuit brakes

See explanation on page 17.

15 - Release for fuel tank flap

16 - Switch for rear

window defogger

The rear window defogger is actuated by this switch
after switching on the ignition. The green control
lamp near the switch will light up when the system
is in operation. After the rear window  has  been
cleared, switch off the rear window defogger so as
not to place an unnecessary drain on the battery.

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Summary of Contents for 1969 Model

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...swagen Service that adds to your convenience Just present this Manual whenever you stop for service et your Authorized Volkswegen Dealer Your identification Card will quickly furnish the Service Advis...

Page 3: ...LIF SELLING DEALER CIRCLE MOTORS INC 177 The warranty commences at the data the VW automobile is delivered to the original purchaser viz on To be filled in by selling VW dealer and covers a period of...

Page 4: ...Maintenance and validation by owner required to keep warranty in effect 2 In order to keep this warranty in effect the owner must do two things FIRST The owner must have the vehicle maintained and se...

Page 5: ...Volkswagen New Vehicle Warranty It will be honored by any Authorized Volkswagen Dealer in all 50 States the District of Columbia and Canada This warranty is transferable if the ownership of the vehicl...

Page 6: ...by driving habits and use The replacement of these linings and the reconditioning of brake drums should be performed whenever necessary Spark plugs and ignition points are subject to wear Periodic rep...

Page 7: ...Index 53 Lubrication and maintenance 55 Maintenance Record 57 All pictures are of the Volkswagen Fastback Sedan with four speed synchromesh transmission and the text is based on this vehicle Where the...

Page 8: ...d Volkswagenwerk AG certifies to the dealer that this vehicle conforms to all US federal motor vehicle safety standards applicable at time of manufacture The tires of your Volkswagen conform to the US...

Page 9: ...ontains information on lubrication and maintenance and some interesting technical data Additionally this book contains the warranty voucher and the terms of warranty as well as a punchcard for the fre...

Page 10: ...he seat forward or backward After adjusting be sure the seat is securely locked in position The backrest angle can also be set to eight different angles by turning the large knob B Try them out until...

Page 11: ...g knob The doors cannot be opened from inside or outside unless the locking knobs are raised When leaving the vehicle just press the locking knob down and pull the trigger in the outer handle as you c...

Page 12: ...nition switched on 1 Speedometer 2 Fuel gauge When the needle is on the R mark there is about one gallon of fuel left in the tank It s time to refuel at the next opportunity The following warning ligh...

Page 13: ...gnition off steering free 3 Ignition on 4 Starting Important Remove key from lock only when vehicle is stationary 8 Fresh air ventilation The volume of fresh air coming from the vents 8a at the lower...

Page 14: ...outside mirror is hinged to fold flat upon contacting anything The inside rear view mirror is rimmed with plastic for safety and designed to detach upon impact It is equipped with an anti glare provis...

Page 15: ...use the fan can then force the warm air into the body interior more easily 7 Heater control slides in front footwell The flow of warm air into the front footwell can be controlled separately on each s...

Page 16: ...tions Lamp in center position light comes on when a door is opened Lamp pressed in on right light on Lamp pressed in on left light off 3 Assist straps and coat hooks 4 Ashtrays They are removed by ope...

Page 17: ...n and adjusting the seat and backrest positions pull the belt buckle across in front of you to the center of the car Insert the buckle tongue into the opening in the housing on the center tunnel and p...

Page 18: ...nt should be necessary if the same person uses the seat belt each time To release the belt pull the unlocking lever on the inboard buckle Only a light pull and a small movement of the lever is necessa...

Page 19: ...the possibilities offered by the Volkswagen with its two luggage compartments The front hood is opened by pulling the lever on the left inside the glove compartment The hood springs up slightly under...

Page 20: ...s i The air flow from the spare tire to the washer container will automatically be interrupted by a valve in the filler cap if the tire pressure ever falls below 26 p s i Squareback Sedan 36 p s i As...

Page 21: ...pillar of the left door The luggage compartment lamp only lights up when the vehicle lights are on and goes out when the hood is closed To get to the engine roll beck the floor covering and lift the l...

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