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Getting acquainted

It is advisable

to read this Owner's Manual carefully. You will then
get to know your new car quickly and will be able to
start off on your trip with complete confidence. You
will notice, your Volkswagen  has  many  features
designed with your safety in mind.

The  first  part  of  this  manual  deals  with  the
operation of  your  Volkswagen.  Everything  about
winter driving,  tips  on  care  of  the  vehicle  and
numerous points on carrying out small repairs  and
adjustments are given in the second half.  It further
contains 

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  free-of-charge  maintenance
service and a maintenance schedule. An easy-to-
use maintenance record provides a stamping field.
so you can tell at a glance when a maintenance
service is due. The stamps in the squares show that
the oil changes  and  maintenance  services  have
been carried out regularly.

Only one key

is required to open the doors and start the engine.

Be sure the key number is recorded in the front of
the manual If you should lose the key.  you  can
obtain  a  replacement  from  your  Authorized
Volkswagen Dealer.

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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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