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Page 1: ...porter wner s Manual www westfaliaT3 info a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW Westfalia T25 T3 Campervans ...

Page 2: ...smanship undergoes inspection after inspection to assure that every Volkswagen is as perfect as man and machine can make it They are practical They have built efficiency reliability and durability into every Volkswagen that truly make it a great automotive value J 1 i Share the feeling But above all Volkswagen engineers share a passion for performance the results of which you will experience when ...

Page 3: ...hase post card This card can be found in the Warranty booklet or obtained from your Volkswagen dealer It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise Your Owner s Manual applies to all Vanagon Transporter models currently sold in the U S A and Canada It contains important operating safety infor mation Keep this booklet in your glove box at all times for ready reference Rea...

Page 4: ... supply 85 86 Vehicle care exterior interior 90 93 Maintenance inspection intervals 95 Engine compartment lid engine compartment 97 Lubricants engine oil 98 99 Engine oil filter 101 Transmission oil 102 Power steering 103 Cooling system 104 Brake fluid 108 Battery 109 Windshield washers wipers 112 113 Tires wheels 114 Difficult operating conditions 120 Winter driving 121 Accessories 122 DO IT YOUR...

Page 5: ...INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 4 www westfaliaT3 info a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW Westfalia T25 T3 Campervans ...

Page 6: ... lever 48 15 Horn page 16 Digital clock 40 17 Steering lock ignition starter switch 38 18 Temperature switch for auxiliary heater 57 19 Windshield wiper washer lever 50 20 Secondary heat exchanger switch 53 21 Emission Control System ECS 45 22 Climate controls 51 23 Air vents 51 24 Radio1 25 Cigarette lighter 63 26 Glove compartment 64 1 A separate brochure is provided for your factory installed r...

Page 7: ...ow defogger 47 WARNING If one of the lights marked with comes on suddenly while driving move a safe distance off the road Turn off the engine turn the emergency fla sher on and use other warning devices to alert other motorists Go to listed page in your Owner s Manual for ex planations Some of the lights mentioned are on certain models only and may be options on other models 6 www westfaliaT3 info...

Page 8: ...re may also be a metal tag snowing part of the vehicle identification number This tag is no longer required after the vehicle has been deliv ered Note The syncro model has a separate key for the lockable tank cap A chime will sound when you open the driver s door with the key left in the ignition lock This is your reminder to remove the key and lock the doors WARNING Do not leave children unattend...

Page 9: ...n help prevent inadvertent door opening during an accident and generally while the vehicle is in motion Locked doors can also prevent unwanted entry from the outside Locked doors can however also delay assistance to vehicle occupants and rescue from the outside in the event of an accident or other emergency Do not leave children inside the vehicle without supervision If locking knob in driver s an...

Page 10: ...is still inside the vehicle To lock unlock and open doors from the inside To lock doors depress the locking knob WARNING Locking doors from the inside can help prevent inadvertent door opening dur ing an accident and generally while the vehicle is in motion Locked doors can also prevent unwanted entry from the outside Locked doors can however also delay assistance to vehicle occupants and rescue f...

Page 11: ...elease the catch Slide the door forward until it is closed You can only lock and unlock the sliding door from the outside with the key To open from the inside Move the small sliding knob up and pull the handle back To close and lock from the inside Pull the handle forward to release the catch close the door and move the small sliding knob down In the VANAGON Kombi and VANAGON Delivery Van Cargo ar...

Page 12: ...eful when loading or removing large objects Sharp edged articles may damage the defogger wires in the rear window For safety reasons keep the rear lid locked at all times WARNING To help prevent poisonous exhaust gas from being drawn into the vehicle always keep the rear lid closed while driving Do not transport objects larger than those fitting safely into the luggage area www westfaliaT3 info a ...

Page 13: ...a b l e Power windows The window control switches are located in the door panels The right window can also be operated from the driver s door by a separate switch The power windows work only with the ig nition on a driver s door b right door WARNING Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle especially with access to vehi cle keys Unsupervised use of the keys can result in starting of the eng...

Page 14: ...h an auto matic car wash to prevent possible dam age Outside mirrors with electric remote control These mirrors can be adjusted electrically from the inside by moving the knob on the driver s door panel They work only with the ignition on To adjust either driver or passenger mirror turn knob to L or R If the electrical adjustment of the mirror should not respond adjust the mirror by hand by pushin...

Page 15: ...y in case of an accident Do not use comfort clips or devices which create slack in the shoulder belt portion and can increase the risk of in jury in an accident However such clips may be required in the proper use of some child restraint systems Never strap in more than one per son including small children with each belt It is especially dangerous to place a safety belt over a child sitting on you...

Page 16: ...ea than in the front seating posi tions A suitable child restraint properly in stalled and used in one of the rear seat ing positions provides the highest de gree of protection for infants and small children in most accident situations Commercially available child seats are required to comply with U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 213 or in Canada CMVSS 213 These standards include in...

Page 17: ...uld wear depending on age and body size either a child re straint system or the existing safety belts Babies and children up to about 6 or 7 years should be secured with a child restraint system designed for their size Children of average size of about 6 or 7 years of age may use available safety belts Always make sure that the shoulder portion of a three point belt is positioned midway over the s...

Page 18: ...nsert belt tongue into buckle on in board side of seat Push down until it is securely locked with an audible click Pull belt to check Pull upwards on shoulder section to make sure belt fits snugly across the pel vis The shoulder belt must be positioned mid way over the shoulder it must never rest against the neck See illustration Belts should fit snugly across the pelvis and chest Make sure any sl...

Page 19: ...belt buckle up and pull at loose end of the belt Take up any slack by moving the slide on the belt WARNING To reduce the risk of injury in an acci dent position the lap belt as low as possible across the pelvis To fasten lap belt grasp belt tongue on outboard side of seat pull across pelvis and insert in inboard buckle To unfasten belt push release marked P R E S S in the buckle During pregnancy P...

Page 20: ... with the use of safety belts offer effective pro tection For height adjustment grasp firmly with both hands and pull up or push down For maximum protection the upper edge should be at eye level WARNING Do not drive the vehicle without the head restraint provided Head restraints are designed to help reduce injuries where applicable 19 www westfaliaT3 info a useful website for owners and enthusiast...

Page 21: ...ats can be adjusted indivi dually Pull up lower lever 1 at outboard side of seat Slide seat to desired position Release the lever and move seat slightly back and forth to make sure the seat is securely locked Height adjustment of head restraints Head restraints must be adjusted accord ing to seating height of the respective occupant See page 19 Armrests The armrests on the front seats can be hinge...

Page 22: ...us personal in jury in an accident Removing bucket seats Stand outside vehicle pull up lever 1 and slide seat all the way forward Lift stop hook 3 up against springload ing hold there and slide seat past stop Release stop hook and slide seat for ward out of guide rails When reinstalling seat reverse the above procedure The stop hook 3 need not be lifted as the seat can just be pushed past the stop...

Page 23: ...NG Swivel seats must be in forward facing position while driving Do not operate the locking lever of the swivel seat while the vehicle is in mo tion To swivel the seat move seat slightly for ward or open the door a crack Then push down the locking lever in front of the seat The passenger seat can be turned 180 to the left half circle The driver s seat can be turned 90 to the right quarter circle T...

Page 24: ...bench seat slides into two hold ing rails and is fastened in place by four screws To remove the seat Lift the floor covering and remove the screws Pull the bench seat out of the holding rails and remove the seat through the slid ing door Note On vehicles with floor carpeting you must first unscrew the mounting strip and care fully lift the carpet up Be sure not to tear the carpeting When reinstall...

Page 25: ... pull release knob Tilt seat forward and lift seat out WARNING When pulling the release knob the seat will tip forward Therefore never pull the knob when someone is sitting on the seat Installing the seat Place both rear legs into the holes in the floor panel see illustration Swing seat up until locking mechanism audibly locks into place Visually check and pull on the seat to make sure the lock in...

Page 26: ...installing the folding seat make sure that the front seatback is fully upright Attachment parts for the folding seats are individually fitted Therefore label the seats when removing both to prevent them from being interchanged when reinstalling If the seats are inter changed the locking mechanism may not engage securely www westfaliaT3 info a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW Westfal...

Page 27: ...d Repositioning rear seat bench Pull backrest section up Swing seat cushion and backrest toward rear again Make sure the backrest is locked securely into position Pull safety belts out again to be ready for use WARNING Do not place heavy or sharp edged objects on the rear deck mattress to avoid damaging the upholstery Such objects may also become dislodged while driving and cause injury Do not use...

Page 28: ...ll The curtains are stored underthe rear seat bench The curtains cover the windows to give you complete privacy They can be in stalled with the snap fasteners provided WARNING Safe driving requires that you have an unobstructed view of the road at all times Remember to reposition the cur tains so that you have a clear view all around you before driving off 27 www westfaliaT3 info a useful website ...

Page 29: ...imes to prevent unauthorized access to the vehicle WARNING To help prevent poisonous exhaust gas from being drawn into the vehicle always keep the rear lid closed while driving Therefore do not transport ob jects larger than those fitting safely into the luggage area Do not allow passengers to occupy the rear load surface while the vehicle is in motion To reduce the risk of personal injury during ...

Page 30: ... to bring the vehicle to a stop WARNING Failure of one brake circuit will impair the braking capability resulting in an increased stopping distance If one brake circuit fails the other will still operate However you will notice an increased pedal travel when you step on the brake Should you encounter such experience bring your vehicle safely to a full stop Avoid driving the vehicle and have it tow...

Page 31: ...kes by resting your foot on the pedal when not in tending to brake This may cause the brakes to overheat premature wear and increased stopping distance Before descending a steep grade re duce speed and shift transmission into a lower gear or lower driving position to control speed Do not ride the brakes or hold the pedal down too long or too often This could cause the brakes to get hot and diminis...

Page 32: ...ke system could overheat Parking brake lever The parking brake lever is located between the front seats To set the parking brake pull the lever until strong resistance is felt The parking brake must be pulled up all the way so that the vehicle cannot be moved When the ig nition is on the brake warning light will light up Depress brake pedal and hold while re leasing parking brake To release the pa...

Page 33: ...s not moving To engage Reverse move lever to left press down move further to left and them push forward Especially after some driving depress the clutch pedal fully and rest the shift lever in Neutral for a few seconds before shifting into Reverse Back up lights go on when you engage Reverse gear with ignition on J B 2 5 5 1 9 Low speed traction gear L Syncro models only The vehicle is equipped wi...

Page 34: ...tial with the knob shown in the center of the instru ment panel WARNING To reduce the potential for loss of vehicle control only use the rear differential lock under the specific and limited circumstances described on the next page When the knob is pulled or pushed engagement or disengagement is ony initiated The actual locking of the differ ential can be delayed if the wheels are rotating at subs...

Page 35: ... when the vehicle is stuck or is in immediate danger of becoming stuck one wheel is spinning First bring the spinning wheel to a standstill and only then engage the differential This prevents damage to the drive train or uncontrollable acceleration leading to loss of control and personal injury See Driving Tips on pages 79 84 also The vehicle is being towed see page 139 also Testing the vehicle on...

Page 36: ... come to a full stop and the en gine is running at idle speed Before you move the selector lever to the reverse position you have to depress the push button in the handle of the selector lever N Neutral Shift to this position for standing with brakes applied Depending on the model your vehicle may be equipped with an Automatic Shift Lock ASL To move the shift lever from the N Neutral position to a...

Page 37: ...es not start because of dis charged battery the vehicle can be started with jumper cables Refer to Emergency starting with jumper cables Should the engine fail to start consult your nearest Volkswagen dealer Selecting a driving position WARNING Apply the foot brake before select ing a driving position when the vehicle is stationary When the selector lever is in a driving position the vehicle may c...

Page 38: ...and heavy throttle as serious damage may be caused to the automatic transmis sion and other critical parts Kickdown device The kickdown device gives maximum acceleration when the accelerator pedal is pressed down past the full throttle posi tion Depending on road speed and engine speed either the upshift is delayed forced throttle or the box changes down into the next lower gear WARNING Be careful...

Page 39: ...1 to 2 gently move the steering wheel until the key turns freely 3 Starter engages Key returns to Pos 2 as soon as it is released Starting procedures see next pages In position 3 the power supply to headlights windshield wipers blower motor and rear window defog ger is temporarily interrupted to con serve battery power Before the starter can be operated again the key must be turned back to positio...

Page 40: ...utral clutch pedal depressed so that the starter only has to crank the engine Starting engine Do not depress accelerator pedal when starting At extrem low temperatures the engine will probably start better if you depress accelerator pedal slighly As soon as the engine starts release the ignition key If the engine does not start the first time or stalls turn the ignition off and restart Depress the...

Page 41: ...dicates 1 10 of a mile or kilometer 2 Digital clock To set the digital clock use a ball point pen Push left button below display window briefly to advance one hour at a time and right button to advance one minute at a time Hold buttons depressed to advance hours or minutes rapidly For second accuracy synchronize with the aid of a digital wrist watch or a time signal from your radio Set the clock o...

Page 42: ...ill in this area of the dial b Normal temperature During normal running the needle will re main somewhere in the middle of the dial If the engine is working hard at hign a bient temperatures the needle may a s go further to the right but this is no cause for concern so long as the coolant tem perature warning light does not start flashing c Warning light If the light flashes when driving first che...

Page 43: ...Under some conditions the ethylene glycol in engine coolant is combusti ble If a visual check shows that coolant level and V belt are normal but the warning light continues to flash contact your near est dealer to have the cause located and corrected For more details see Cooling system on page 104 If the coolant gauge needle nears the upper end of the scale and the engine ap pears to be overheatin...

Page 44: ...p the engine and let it cool down Always exercise extreme caution when work ing under the engine hood Heed all of r e WARNINGS on page 97 page 1 Brake 43 2 Safety belt 18 3 Turn signals 44 4 Alternator 44 5 For additional light 6 For additional light 7 Oil pressure 43 8 High beam 45 9 Coolant temperature level 45 10 For additional switch 9 10 B25 5t 1 B r a k e The light comes on while the engine ...

Page 45: ...e light does not go out after starting and revving up the engine momentarily or lights up while driving there may be a malfunction in the electrical system or the V belt to the alternator may be loose or broken In this case turn the engine off and contact your Volkswagen dealer 5 For additional light 6 For additional light 7 Engine Oil pressure When the ignition is turned on the oil pressure warni...

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Page 47: ...InstrumeriL illumination Turn the thumb wheel below rocker switch to adjust the brightness of instrument lights 3 Emergency flasher The emergency flasher works indepen dently of the ignition switch position If your vehicle is disabled or parked under emergency conditions depress the switch to make all four turn signals flash simul taneously The warning light in the rocker switch flashes too WARNIN...

Page 48: ...you that the defogger is switched on After the rear window has ceen cleared switch off the rear window efogger to avoid unnecessary drain i the battery By saving electricity you save fuel See aso page 72 Vhen the rear window defogger is i vitched on the outside mirrors with ectric remote control are electrically bated at the same time see page 13 Electrically heated seat With ignition on the backr...

Page 49: ...h headlights on light switch in second stop you can switch to either high or low beam by pulling the lever toward the steer ing wheel past the point of resistance When high beam is on the indicator light will light up Headlight flasher With headlights on or off you can signal with your headlights in lieu of horn by repeatedly pulling the lever just up to the point of resistance Lane changer Move t...

Page 50: ...button is de pressed the vehicle accelerates until the knob is released If you accelerate for example when pas sing the previously programmed speed will be resumed automatically after the ac celerator pedal is released When the cruise control is switched on do not shift into Neutral without de clutching The engine will rev up imme diately and may possibly be damaged The cruise control is temporari...

Page 51: ... hold both wiper and washer will operate where applicable Release lever the washer operation stops instantly and wiper stops after two or three sweeps Wiper and washer function overrides inter mittent wiping After releasing lever inter mittent wiping continues if previously set WARNING Check wiper blades periodically Worn or dirty blades reduce visibility making driving hazardous Loosen blades fro...

Page 52: ...ase outside air flow slide lever to right Fan control switch E The air column can be regulated with three fan speed settings Air outlets vents Heater or outside air flow from outlets 1 2 3 4 and footwell outlets in passenger compartment according to control lever positions Outside air flow from roof outlets in pas senger compartment The side dashboard outlets 3 are indi vidually adjustable side le...

Page 53: ... quickly Slide levers A B and D to extreme right Slide lever C to extreme left Open air outlets 3 Turn fan control switch E to speed setting 2 Warming up vehicle interior normally Once the windshield and side windows are clear and the vehicle interior is warm you may want to set the controls as fol lows Slide lever A to the left Slide lever B to desired temperature setting Slide lever C toward cen...

Page 54: ...condary heat exchanger can supple ment the outside air flow through ventila tion system prevent warm air flow from reaching the ootwells the heat exchanger valve must ze shut off To gain acces to the valve Grasp upper edge of kick panel under rear seat bench and pull out To open valve pull lever forward To close valve pull lever rearward see above illustration Reinstall kick panel securely where a...

Page 55: ...mperatures it is designed to operate only when outside temperature is above 41 F or 5 C When the air conditioner is on tempera ture as well as humidity inside the vehicle is controlled During high outside humidi ty you can prevent windshield and win dows from fogging by setting the controls accordingly Maximum cooling is maintained with standard heating ventilation controls turned off and the wind...

Page 56: ...air Turn switch knob left for warmer air Operating hints Comfort cooling Turn fan switch A to speed setting 1 or 2 Turn temperature control switch B to desired position Adjust air outlet vents as desired Maximum cooling Turn fan switch A to extreme right Turn temperature control switch to ex treme right Adjust air outlet vents as desired where applicable 55 www westfaliaT3 info a useful website fo...

Page 57: ...d does not indicate a leak Payload reduction The weight of the air conditioner installed in your vehicle reduces the vehicle s load carrying capacity For weight information see sticker on left doorjamb Maintenance The condenser should be checked peri odically for cleanliness If clogged with dirt or insects the condenser should be washed down with water After the winter months and before ex tended ...

Page 58: ...liter zer hour 0 Switch knob positions 0 Heater off 0 1 H e a t e r o n engine stationary 2 H e a t e r o n engine running 2 3 T e m p e r a t u r e a d j u s t m e n t range E n g i n e s t a t i o n a r y i g n i t i o n off Heater on F r o m position 0 p u s h k n o b in a n d turn c l o c k w i s e S w i t c h k n o b control light will c o m e on K n o b will spring back out w h e n r e l e a...

Page 59: ...art the engine at low temperatures so that the full battery capacity is available to turn the engine WARNING Never start the heater or let the engine or the heater run in an enclosed un ventilated area Exhaust fumes from the engine or the heater contain carbon monoxide which is colorless and odorless Carbon monoxide however is a very harmful gas and may be fatal if inhaled Due to the risk of fire ...

Page 60: ... only be re aired by a Volkswagen workshop Fuses The auxiliary heater is equipped with two fuses one 16 amp fuse for the entire heater and one 8 amp fuse for the over heating switch Both fuses are located in a fuse holder behind the fuse panel on the left side under the dashboard When the fuse for the overheating switch is blown the fan is working however no heat is delivered If the replacement fu...

Page 61: ... The auxiliary heater can be used with vehicle stationary or when it is moving When vehicle is stationary the heater only runs for a maximum of 30 minutes in order to avoid draining the battery It also switches off automatically when a coolant temperature of 80 C 175 F is reached When the coolant temperature drops below 70 C 158 F the heater is auto matically switched on again The heater runs on f...

Page 62: ...switched to Stage 1 On account of the higher current consumption a higher stage should only be selected in isolated cases Switching preselected time off The preselected time can be switched off by briefly pressing the appropriate but ton C The ready for action lamp and the figure in display then go out Fuses The fuses for the auxiliary heater are in an additional holder behind the main fuse box No...

Page 63: ...ed at the rear as desired or taken out altogether Raising Turn knurled disc clockwise Lowering Turn knurled disc anti clockwise To take out Turn retaining screw A in centre of knurled disc one quarter turn clockwise e g with a coin with roof closed Then raise roof and press it up Press locking lever B up Detach roof Lift roof from outside and pull it out tc the rear To put back Slide roof back int...

Page 64: ...LIGHTER Push knob in When lighter is ready for use it will spring back The socket of the cigarette lighter may be used for 12 volt appliances with maximum consumption of up to 100 watts such as hand spot light small vacuum cleaner etc WARNING Cigarette lighter and socket remain functional even after the ignition key is removed Therefore never leave chil dren inside the vehicle without super vision...

Page 65: ...and then slide ashtray all the way into housing WARNING Never use ashtrays as waste paper re ceptacles fire hazard GLOVE COMPARTMENT To open Squeeze the two lock latches to gether To close Press door upwarc until lock engages To lock or unlock Turn key B to right or left WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury in an accident or sudden stop keep glove compartment closed while driving where ap...

Page 66: ...and swing the table top down see illustration To secure the table top push it against the side panel until it locks into place WARNING The table top release does not have a locking device therefore take care not to unintentionally fold down the table To prevent personal injury the table top must be folded down and locked into place while driving where applicable www westfaliaT3 info a useful websi...

Page 67: ...ave battery power do not leave the fluorescent light switched on when the ve hicle is unattended The cup holders in the passengers com partment should always be folded up when not in use Fold the upper part up and the lower part downwards 66 where applicable www westfaliaT3 info a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW Westfalia T25 T3 Campervans ...

Page 68: ...illuminate the vanity mirror slide the switch arrow When the sun visor is tilted up illumination is shut off automatically Assist handles and coat hooks are intended for your convenience WARNING Hang clothes in such a way that they do not impair the driver s vision Do not hang heavy objects on the coat hooks as they could cause per sonal injury in the event of a sudden stop w h e r e applicable 67...

Page 69: ...m permis sible loads large or bulky items or long flat shaped objects bear in mind that they will influence the vehicle s aerodynamics center of gravity and overall handling To counterbalance these influences adjust steering habits and driving speed accord ingly When the roof rack is not in use remove the roof rack to reduce wind noise improve on fuel consumption and to guard against theft 68 www ...

Page 70: ...ttle starts and abrupt stops Try to avoid running the engine at maximum speed Shifting up early helps to save fuel and reduces noise Do not overstrain engine select pro per gear before reaching top speeds Do not let engine labor Shift down when engine no longer runs smoothly All revs are only valid when engine is properly warm Always observe local and national speed limits Applies in addition to v...

Page 71: ...ened and not loose or missing Check engine oil level add if neces sary Make it a habit to have engine oil checked with every fuel filling Check coolant level to assure sufficient engine cooling Be sure you have a well charged battery Check brake fluid level If too low have brake system checked Replenish windshield washer fluid Replace worn or cracked wiper blades See that all windows are clear and...

Page 72: ...er If you smell gas fumes in the vehicle drive with the windows open but keep the rear lid closed Have the cause im mediately located and corrected Make frequent rest stops at least after every two hours of driving When tired pull off the road stop and take a rest Turn the engine off Do not sit in the vehicle with engine idling Engine ex haust is dangerous if inhaled When stopped or parked always ...

Page 73: ...consumption Therefore use fan rear window defogger etc only when needed Check your vehicle s fuel consumption regularly Keep a written tally sheet or use the trip odometer Fuel consumption will vary with traffic road and weather condi tions Have your vehicle serviced by an Volkswagen dealer at the specified inter vals see page 95 and your Maintenance brochure Air cleaner should be inspected to ass...

Page 74: ...fere with the impact absorbing bumper system No modifications should be made to the vehicle exhaust and brake systems From time to time check that all hitch mounting bolts remain securely fas tened If not towing a trailer for a long period of time remove the trailer hitch This pre vents the hitch from causing damage should your vehicle be struck from behind When removing the trailer hitch seal all...

Page 75: ...is generally oppo site of that when backing your vehicle with out a trailer Observe speed limits In some areas speeds for vehicles towing trailers are lower than for regular vehicles Maintain a greater distance between your vehicle and the one in front You will need more room to stop When passing remember that you cannot accelerate as fast as you normally would because of the added load Make sure ...

Page 76: ... to the extent that these vary from those applicable to the conventional Vana gon or Transporter Be sure to carefully read this chapter be fore starting to drive your Syncro so that you will become thoroughly familiar with its features and be able to operate it cor rectly and safely Always heed the warn ings and other instructions contained in this chapter and in your Owner s Manual Because the Va...

Page 77: ...gh especially when wet slippery or snow covered roads cause the rear or front wheels to slip the viscous coupling automatically transfers driving force to the other wheels to help you keep moving The distribution of drive forces allows the Syncro to adapt to changing road surfaces and provide increased traction automati cally The Syncro driver is therefore able to fully concentrate on the road and...

Page 78: ...ION 2 3 B25 408 Front axle final drive Viscous coupling and viscous coupling I Prop shaft 3 Rear axle final drive 77 www westfaliaT3 info a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW Westfalia T25 T3 Campervans ...

Page 79: ...th the all wheel drive system the Vana gon Transporter Syncro is good for winter driving even with standard tires However we recommend the use of all season tires or radial snow tires M S with or without studs on all wheels for better driving cornering and braking in winter weather Details under Snow tires on page 118 also apply Snow chains Snow chains can improve both road traction and braking wh...

Page 80: ... must not be engaged Important instructions on the differential locks are to be found on page 33 34 On slippery surfaces On slippery surfaces the rear axle differen tial lock may only be engaged when start ing from a standstill or at very low speeds When the road surface has improved the lock should be disengaged again On snow covered surfaces On a snow covered road maintain traction by making gra...

Page 81: ...stems are function ing normally in particular for example that the engine especially the cooling sys tem is operating properly and that trans mission brakes and steering are function ing normally Tires must have adequate tread be free of damage and be adequately inflated Before driving over difficult terrain such as mud sand water snow or steep slopes we recommend engaging the differentia lock at ...

Page 82: ...alers understand this They provide factory trained and certified technicians state of the art equipment and genuine Volkswagen parts for your car Competent know how and commitment to you and your car that s Volkswagen Service www westfaliaT3 info a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW Westfalia T25 T3 Campervans ...

Page 83: ...hoosing from among the most popular main tenance and replacement parts with the kind of quality that you want to put in your automobile Shown on the opposite page are just a few of the genuine re placement parts available at our parts department We ll be glad to help you select the right ones for your car And they are backed by our Limited Parts Warranty Even after your New Car Warranty has run ou...

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Page 85: ...th electronic signal amplification And there are roof and rear deck carriers with special attachments for extra luggage or sporting equipment ski bike surfboard carriers etc to expand the usefulness and convenience of your Volkswagen even further Autobahn care and protective maintenance products splashguards floor mats chemicals will help protect your investment in your Volkswagen s good running c...

Page 86: ...el of the surface and how much effort is needed Go straight uphill When the tires begin to spin apply a little extra gas and let them dig in slightly Step on the brakes while you shift into reverse and drive straight back down That s right in re verse gear clutch out and driving Abso lutely not in neutral and trying to let your self down on the brakes To avoid sideroll remember never turn your veh...

Page 87: ...e out of control and cause per sonal injury Sand When driving on sand be sure to stay on top of it You can do this by driving with enough speed to maintain momentum When crossing short patches of sand study the situation first and then proceed with cautious and steady speed and keep up the momentum Avoid long stretches of dry loose sand If it is absolutely neces sary to drive on dry loose sand it ...

Page 88: ... s force of the water against the flat de of the vehicle c o u l d c a u s e it be s w e p t o w n s t r e a m with the current With e v e n only a few i n c h e s of water run ning d o not stop if y o u are o n a n u n p a v e d s u r f a c e M o v i n g water m a y w a s h the foot ing out from under your tires a n d m a k e it i m p o s s i b l e for y o u to get m o v i n g a g a i n W h e n r...

Page 89: ...l pan for damage The engine compartment and vehicle underbody must be cleaned if they are very dirty so that the function of all mova ble and electrical electronic parts is main tained Clean heavy soil from wheels and tires check tires for damage or foreign objects in treads Clean turn signals lights and license plate Dry brake system by driving a short dis tance with brake pedal slightly depresse...

Page 90: ...to completely open the spring loaded flap located just below the filler neck opening Make sure the filler nozzle is not tilted Do not fill the fuel tank too quickly other wise the fuel may foam up and cause the nozzle to switch off too soon As soon as the nozzle switches off auto matically for the first time the tank is full Do not try to add more fuel because the expansion space in the fuel tank ...

Page 91: ...91 AKI Do not use any fuel with octane ratings lower than 91 RON or 87 AKI Gasolines containing alcohol Gasoline containing alcohol is available at gas stations in some areas The gas pump may not be labeled to identify that alcohol is present in the gasoline If it is labeled it may not identify what amount and type s of alcohol are used We recommend you use quality gasoline that is NOT blended wit...

Page 92: ...developments Over the past few years more manufactu rers have been advertising detergent addi tives in their gasoline These additives are primarily intended to keep fuel injectors clean However they are not all equally effective in reducing carbon deposit build up on intake valves We are aware that as of the time of printing some manufacturers advertise and sell gasoline that contains the proper d...

Page 93: ...sel fuel instead of gasoline Your gasoline engine must not be started with Diesel fuel in the tank In such case the fuel tank must be drained while observ ing all environmental and fire hazard pre cautions Leaded instead of unleaded gasoline Do not drive your car Have your fuel tank drained immediately as otherwise the emission control system will be damaged The fuel system must be drained while o...

Page 94: ...se Volkswagen recom nded products or other commercially lilable cleaning agents make sure first heir correct application WARNING Cleaning agents may be poisonous Keep them out of the reach of children Observe all caution labels Always read directions on the con tainer before using any product Most chemical cleaners are concen trates which require dilution Only use spot removing fluids in well vent...

Page 95: ...ry sur face to r e m o v e all l o o s e dirt before apply ing the c a r w a s h a n d w a x solution U s e plenty of water to rinse the vehicle off W i p e everything dry with a c h a m o i s to avoid water spots W h e n having your vehicle w a s h e d at an automatic c a r w a s h be sure to o b s e r v e all the precautions s u g g e s t e d by the e s t a blishment T h e u n d e r s i d e of t...

Page 96: ...or the original vehicle paint c a n be found o n the vehicle identification label Windows C l e a n all w i n d o w s regularly to r e m o v e road film a n d c a r w a s h w a x buildup U s e a l u k e w a r m s o a p water solution or a n al c o h o l b a s e c o m m e r c i a l w i n d o w c l e a n i n g agent If a c h a m o i s is u s e d for polishing the g l a s s it s h o u l d exclusively...

Page 97: ... Bright metal trim Bright or black anodized trim will come clean with regular washing To protect metal trim use car wax Remove spots or dirt from chrome and stainless steel with a chrome cleaner Apply a chrome polish for continued luster and protection Steel wheels Always include the hub caps and whee rims when washing your vehicle to remove road dirt salt sprays and brake dust If nec essary use a...

Page 98: ...s and soap traces with a clean damp cloth or sponge Use a clean soft cloth to rub dry Grease tar or oil stains can be removed with a clean cloth or sponge soaked with all purpose cleaner or with a solvent type vinyl or leather cleaning agent Occasionally apply a colorless vinyl or leather preservative to retain the material s luster and pliability Safety belts Keep belts clean Dirty belts may not ...

Page 99: ...ainst corrosion However it is recommended to have the underside inspected twice a year Any de tected damage to the undercoating due to road hazards should be repaired prompt ly Oil based protective sprays must not be applied Only tar or wax based anticorro sion protectors are compatible with the factory applied undercoating Before ap plication road dirt salt spray deposits and oily substances must...

Page 100: ...intervals specified This applies particularly to oil changes and cleaning or replacing the air filter The maintenance work should be per formed by Volkswagen dealers because they have the expertise the workshop facilities and the special tools required It is important that this work is per formed according to the manufacturer s instructions Proof of servicing in accordance with the maintenance sch...

Page 101: ...any of these procedures always thoroughly read all of the applicable text and carefully follow the instructions given Always rigorously ob serve the WARNINGS provided WARNING Serious personal injury may occur as a result of improperly performed main tenance adjustments or repairs The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a potentially hazard ous area Do not attempt any of the mainten ance che...

Page 102: ...e battery ground strap if you must work on the fuel system or the electrical system Never smoke or work near heaters or other fire hazards if you must work around fuel Always keep an approved fire extinguisher immediately avail able Be especially careful if engine is run ning If work must be done with the engine running always fully set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in Neutral...

Page 103: ... the indicated limits E n g i n e Oil Identification S y m b o l Select an oil for your vehicle which con forms to the standards of the American Pe troleum Institute API A symbol has been added to the top of some oil containers to help in selecting the correct oil l l SAE j 2 t i i o w 3 o jji 3 1B25 532 98 1 The top portion indicates the oil quality by API designations 2 The center portion shows ...

Page 104: ...f the engine To get a true reading the vehicle should be on level ground After turning off the en gine wait a few minutes for the oil to return to the crankcase Flip license plate down Pull out dipstick and wipe it clean with a rag Reinsert dipstick push it in all the way Pull dipstick out again The oil level is correct if it is between the max and min marks on the dipstick If oil level is below m...

Page 105: ...ingers keep as far away as possible Always keep your forearm parallel to the ground to help prevent hot oil from running down your arm Engine oil is poisonous Keep it well out of the reach of children Con tinuous contact with used engine oil is harmful to your skin Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water Always dispose of used engine oil properly Do not dump it on garden...

Page 106: ...er element with oil Screw on filter element and hand tighten according to manufacturer s instructions on the carton or on the filter element Fill engine with appropriate amount of engine oil Run engine at various speeds for three to five minutes and check for leaks Check dipstick for correct oil level top up if necessary Always heed WARNINGS on page 96 and 97 101 www westfaliaT3 info a useful webs...

Page 107: ...e hot engine has to be running during the check Do not attempt to check the ATF before read ing all WARNINGS on page 97 The ATF filler neck is in the engine com partement on the left hand side The dip stick is attached to the plug Pull it out and wipe clean first before inserting it to take a reading The Automatic transmission may be da maged by even a tiny speck of dirt Only use lint free rags to...

Page 108: ...id level in the reservoir is im portant for the proper functioning of power steering With the engine running the fluid level in the power steering system must be checked at regular intervals The fluid level should always be between the max and min markings If the level should go below the min marking have the power steering system inspected by your Volks wagen dealer It is not sufficient to just a...

Page 109: ...ontainer and well out of the reach of children If you drain the coolant it must be caught and safely stored Drained coolant should normally not be reused Always des pose of used coolant observing all en vironmental regulations Coolant losses Coolant losses may indicate a leak in the cooling system In this case the cooling system should be inspected immediately by your Volkswagen dealer It is not s...

Page 110: ...eds checking only if a large amount of coolant is lost or if the warning light in the water temperature gauge lights up On the refill and the expansion tank the cap need not be taken off since the tanks are transparent On the refill tank the coolant level must be between the min and max marks when engine is cold and not running When engine is warm coolant level may be slightly above max mark The e...

Page 111: ...and damage Only for topping up coolant a small amount of antifreeze containing ethylene glycol and phosphates may be used if rec ommended antifreeze is not available After adding coolant run the engine at idle speed for a few seconds Wait for the radiator fan to switch on and off again Check coolant level Add more coolant if necessary Do not overfill the system Excess coolant will be forced out th...

Page 112: ...s Tension checking Correct V belt tension is important for over all vehicle performance Tensioning and replacing of vehicle V belts should be performed by your Volkswagen dealer or a qualified work shop See page 147 for V belt designation WARNING To prevent personal injury stay well clear of the V belt when the engine is running Before checking V belt ten sion turn the engine off and let it cool d...

Page 113: ...id make certain to avoid spilling Brake fluid will damage fabric paint plastics and metal Cover the areas sorround ing the reservoir before removing the filler cap If brake fluid must be added to the reservoir use only new and unused DOT 4 brake fluid that meets SAE specification J 1703 and conforms to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 116 Do not use any other brake fluid or brake fluid that h...

Page 114: ...level Under normal operating conditions the battery in your Volkswagen is mainten ance free At high outside temperatures it is advis able however to check the fluid level at regular intervals through the transparent battery housing The fluid level should al ways be between the min and max marks in each cell If the fluid level is below the min mark let your Volkswagen dealer correct the condi tion ...

Page 115: ... Battery acid that may spill during charging should be washed off with a solution of warm water and baking soda to neutralize the acid If you get battery acid in your eyes or on your skin immediately rinse with cold water for several minutes and call a doctor Never charge a frozen battery It may explode because of gas trapped in the ice Allow a frozen battery to thaw out first Never use a fast cha...

Page 116: ...ectrical system disconnect the negative ground cable When working on the battery be sure not to short circuit the terminals with tools or other metal objects This would cause the battery to heat up very quickly which could lead to damage or explosion and personal injury The terminals and connections should be kept clean and greased with silicone spray or petroleum jelly Make sure the ground connec...

Page 117: ... solvent during the cold season It helps to keep your windshield and rear window clean and pre vents the fluid from freezing in the winter Do not use engine coolant antifreeze or any other solution that can damage the vehicle paint Follow the directions on the can for the correct amount to be used After filling the container press the cap onto the filler neck A d j u s t i n g w a s h e r jets Whe...

Page 118: ...atic car washes have been known to affect the cleanability of the windshield To prevent damage to wiper blades do not use gasoline kerosene paint thinner or other solvents on or near the wiper blades To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components do not attempt to move the wipers manually Removing wiper blades Raise the wiper arm and hold wiper blade horizontally Depress locking spring A ...

Page 119: ...ing a long trip Be sure not to forget to check the spare tire Always check tire pressures when the tires are cold When the tires are warm the pressure will be higher Do not reduce the pressure of warm tires Use an accurate tire pressure gauge when checking inflation pressures Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres sure listed on the tire sidewalk Cold tire inflation pressure means when a ve...

Page 120: ...des of the tires e g the letters TWI or a triangle show the locations of the wear indicators When the indicators appear in two or more adjacent grooves it is time to replace the tires We recommend however that you do not let the tires wear down to this extent Worn tires cannot grip the road surface properly and are even less effec tive on wet roads WARNING Do not drive with worn tires or tires sho...

Page 121: ...res with the deepest tread should always be mounted on the front wheels In the interest of maximum safety and best all around vehicle handling always buy replacement radial tires that have the same specifications with regard to tire size design load carrying capacity tread pattern tread depth etc This also applies to Volkswagen recommended alternate replacement tires Never mount used tires if you ...

Page 122: ...olkswagen dealer He has the tech nical information necessary to advise you which wheel rims and wheel bolts or lug nuts are compatible with the original factory installations WARNING The use of the wheel rims and wheel bolts or lug nuts that do not meet speci fications of the original factory install ed equipment will affect the safe oper ation of your vehicle and may cause an accident and persona...

Page 123: ...w tires must be installed Ask your Volkswagen dealer for the recommended tire size Snow tires should be mounted on all four wheels The tire pressures for snow tires are the same as for summer tires However do not exceed the maximum tire pressure listed on the sidewalk Snow tires should have the same load capacity as original equipment tires and should be mounted on all four wheels Snow tires do no...

Page 124: ...le The use of conventional snow chains is only possible on smaller tires e g 185 R 14C Ask your VW dealer Where possible snow chains should be fitted to all four wheels If only two chains are available these must be fitted to the rear wheels Cable type chains may also be fitted on all standard tires and wheels including 205 70 x 14 tires on 5Vz J x 14 wheels however they should only be used when r...

Page 125: ... have a considerably lower octane rating Improper fuel may cause engine damage service may be inadequate due to lack of proper service facilities tools or testing equipment replacement parts may not be readily available Volkswagen cannot be responsible for mechanical damage that could result because of inadequate fuel service or parts availability Certain Volkswagen models are available for delive...

Page 126: ...xpected see page 98 The best way to protect the bodywork is to wash and wax it frequently especially in winter see page 90 Always use a windshield washer fluid with antifreeze for the windshield and rear window washer system in winter see page 112 Use a scraper to remove snow and ice from the windows see page 91 On winter roads the use of winter tires or all weather tires will improve handling thi...

Page 127: ...n authorized Volks wagen dealer before purchasing accesso ries and before any modifications are car ried out In your own interest you are advised to use only expressly approved Volks wagen accessories and genuine Volks wagen spare parts These parts and accessories have been specially evaluated with respect to suitability for use with the Volkswagen Vanagon Transporter Approved Volkswagen accessori...

Page 128: ...d as a support to work underneath the vehicle If the jack is accidentally dis lodged you could be seriously injured Do not raise the vehicle using a bum per jack The bumper system would be damaged Also the jack may slip which could cause personal injury Do not support your car on cinder blocks bricks or other props that may crumble under continuous load Do not start or run the engine while the veh...

Page 129: ...e wheel onto metal plate Give the plate a hard upward push and make sure the catch hook is securely engaged Replace bolt and tighten firmly WARNING Never drive the vehicle without a firmly tightened bolt on the holding bracket Should the catch hook disengage acci dentally you could lose control of the car Check the inflation pressure periodically to keep the tire ready for use WARNING Under no cir...

Page 130: ...ion selector lever in P Park posi tion is not a substitute for fully setting the parking brake Stepl Take out the bag with jack and tools from under the driver s seat Step 2 With the wheels still firmly resting on the ground remove the hub cap wheel cover of the defective wheel Wheels with wheel cover left illustration The wheel cover can be pulled off with puller clip and lug wrench Wheels with h...

Page 131: ...d Before inserting jack clear jack port Place jack as straight as possible as shown Step 5 Never jack the vehicle up by the bu per or body Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely engaged Passengers must not remain in the vehicle when jacked up Make sure that passengers wait in z safe place away from the vehicle arc well away from the roadway and traffic To raise the vehicl...

Page 132: ...e lug wrench by any person of average strength If in doubt about the correct tightness of the wheel nuts have them checked with a tor que wrench by your dealer or at service station Step 9 To install the hub cap place it around the lower part of the wheel center With a firm blow of your hand on the upper part the hub cap will snap into place Make sure it is firmly seated Step 10 Fully lower the ve...

Page 133: ...failed Remove blown fuse with the plastic clip located on cover in front of fuse box Three spare fuses can be attached to the bottom of the fuse panel It is good plan ning to keep a supply of spare fuses on hand They are available at your Volks wagen dealer Replace the blown fuse which can be recognised by the burnt metal strip with a fuse of equal ampere rating If a fuse blows repeatedly do not k...

Page 134: ...s and washer 15 in separate holders 12 Cruise control system Air conditioner power above the fuse box windows auxiliary heater Instrument lightning 10 electric outside mirrors Overheating fuse for auxiliary heater 10 auxiliary heat exchanger Main fuse for auxiliary heater 20 rear window wiper 20 Central locking 20 13 Fresh air fan 20 Automatic fuse for window lifter 20 14 Rear window heating heate...

Page 135: ...mportant for traffic safety 12V 70 50W Headlight 12V 21 5W Front turn signal and front side marker light 12V 21W Rear turn signal 12V 3W Rear side marker light 12V 21 5W Brake and tail lights 12V 4W Licence plate light Headlights The outer units are for low and high beams and have two filaments The auxiliary driving lamps are for high beam only and have one filament Should it become necessary to r...

Page 136: ...wist lock ring clockwise until firmly seated Reconnect wire connector Have head light beam alignment checked Auxiliary driving lamps Turn cap to left and take off Pull wire connector off Unhook spring clip holding bulb and swing it away Take bulb out and insert new bulb so that the locating lug on bulb plate engages recess in reflector Swing spring clip over bulb plate Squeeze clip together and en...

Page 137: ...reverse the above procedure to install bulb holder and lens cover Rear turn signal stop tail back up light bulb Remove the four Phillips screws and take off lens cover with bulb housing Squeeze the two side springs inward arrow and lift out the bulb housing Press defective bulb into bulb holder turn left and take out bulb Replace bulb and reverse the above procedure to install bulb housing with le...

Page 138: ...witch side of housing into cut out first Then press in the other side until spring clip engages License plate light bulb There is one bulb housing on each side of the license plate Only if both bulbs are operative is the license plate properly illuminated Take the bulb housing off by pulling it down Remove the two Phillips screws and take off lens cover Press bulb into housing turn left and take o...

Page 139: ...just the headlight using the Phillips screwdriver from the vehicle tools The illustration show the adjustment on the right headlights On the left headlights the adjustment are symmetrically oppo site A lateral adjustment B hight adjustment To reduce the beam range turn the screwdriver clockwise 134 www westfaliaT3 info a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW Westfalia T25 T3 Campervans ...

Page 140: ...ections may not be compatible different connector terminals may be needed Therefore we recommend that you have your authorized Volkswagen dealer install or replace the radio They are the most familiar with the technical features of your vehicle They also offer Original Volkswagen Radios with the necessary installation components and instructions WARNING Improperly installing a radio could risk a s...

Page 141: ... Do not charge a frozen battery allow it to thaw out first Gas trapped in the ice may cause an explosion Do not try to jump start any vehicle with a low electrolyte level in the bat tery The voltage of the booster battery must also have a 12 volt rating The capacity Ah of the booster battery should not be lower than that of the dis charged battery Use of batteries of dif ferent voltage or substant...

Page 142: ... terminal 1 of discharged battery 2 Connect clamp on opposite end of cable to positive terminal 2 of boos ter battery 4 Connect clamp on opposite end of cable to a bare metal part bolted directly to bolt securing ground strap to body 4 of vehicle with discharged battery Connect clamp as far away from battery as possi ble 5 Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery Run the engine at ...

Page 143: ...cause bumper and body panel damage Vanagon with Automatic Transmission Tow with dollies under rear wheels or on flat bed truck to avoid damage to auto matic transmission WARNING Never allow passengers to ride in a towed vehicle for any reason Front Hook up Attach wheel lift equipment to wheels Attach safety straps to wheels Attach safety chains to axle platform Towing clearance 6 12 inches between...

Page 144: ...aps to wheels Attach safety chains to trailing arms Towing clearance 6 1 2 inches between tires and ground Towing Speed Miles Automatic Transmission 30 mph 30 mi Manual Transmission 50 mph 50 mi Vanagon Syncro Front and Rear Hook up The Vanagon Syncro cannot be towed with conventional sling type towing equip ment nor with wheel lift equipment or wheel dollies to avoid damage to the all wheel drive...

Page 145: ...cen ter of gravity Otherwise the vehicle might tilt or slip off the hoist causing serious damage or personal injury To reduce the risk of serious perso nal injury and vehicle damage lift vehicle only at the special workshop hoist and floor jack lift points illustra ted Failure to lift vehicle at these points could cause the vehicle to tilt or fall from a lift when for example heavy components such...

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Page 147: ...te dry clutch Synchronized four speed transmission and differential in one housing with com mon lubrication Rear wheel drive with two constant velocity joints per drive shaft Syncro Hydraulically operated single plate clutch Baulk synchronised 4 speed manual transmission with additional Low speed traction gear 4 L transmission Permanent four wheel drive through viscous coupling Manually operated d...

Page 148: ...axle support Coil springs Shock absorbers Syncro Independent wheel suspension by way of diagonal arm axle with coil springs and telescopic dampers Double jointed drive shafts Differential lock as optional extra BRAKES Hydraulic dual circuit power assisted brake system with pressure regulator for rear wheel circuit Front wheels with disc brakes rear wheels with self adjusting drum brakes Parking br...

Page 149: ...he atmosphere The exclusive use of unleaded fuel is cri tically important for the life of the cataly tic converter and proper functioning of the engine The catalytic converter will be perma nently damaged by exceeding the max marking when adding engine oil see page 99 push or tow starting your vehicle misfiring of the engine turning off the ignition while the vehicle is moving or other unusual ope...

Page 150: ... vehicle if you detect engine misfire or other unusual operating conditions WARNING Starting Do not leave engine idling unatten ded after starting If warning lights should come on to indicate improper operation they would go unheeded Extended idling also produces heat which could result in overheating or other damage to the vehicle or other property Parking Do not park or operate the vehicle in ar...

Page 151: ...lks wagen scheduled Maintenance service If you replace the spark plugs between the Volkswagen Maintenance services the following should be noted Engine spark plugs and the ignition system are matched To avoid faulty opera tion or engine damage use only Original Volkswagen spark plugs It is especially important to note the number of electrodes and heat value Since spark plug specifications may chan...

Page 152: ... When replacing a belt it is not sufficient to Windshield washer container 4 3 qt 4 2 liters use just any belt of the same size For safe operation use only Original Volkswagen Rear window washer container 1 1 qt 1 0 liters V belts specially designed for your Engine oil vehicle The correct belts can be obtained with filter change 4 8 qt 4 5 liters at your Volkswagen dealership without filter change...

Page 153: ...1570 61 8 1570 61 8 1570 Ground clearance with gross vehicle weight front 7 5 190 7 5 190 7 5 190 7 5 190 rear 8 0 204 8 0 204 8 0 204 8 0 204 Turning circle diameter approximately 35 ft 10 7 wall to wall Ramp angle 22 22 22 22 Ground clearance is reduced by approximately 1 2 in 30 mm on vehicles having a lowered chassis When driving up steep ramps on rough roads over curbs etc it is important to ...

Page 154: ...ar track 61 4 1560 61 4 1560 61 4 1560 61 4 1560 Ground clearance with gross vehicle weight front 8 5 215 8 5 215 8 5 215 8 5 215 rear 7 6 193 7 6 193 7 6 193 7 6 139 Turning circle diameter approximately 36 ft 10 9 wall to wall Wading depth 11 3 290 11 3 290 11 3 290 11 3 290 Ramp angle 24 24 24 24 When driving up steep ramps on rough roads over curbs etc it is important to remember that some par...

Page 155: ...eight Rating Exceeding permissible weight ratings can result in vehicle damage accidents and personal injury Note The vehicle capacity weight figures apply when the load is distributed evenly in the vehicle passengers and luggage When transporting a heavy load in the luggage compartment the load should be carried as near to the rear axle as possible so that the vehicle s handling is not impaired O...

Page 156: ...ampmobile only production and the vehicle identifica tion number of your vehicle perforation as well as the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and the Gross Axle Weight Rating The Vehicle Identification Label is located on the left side under the dash board The label contains the following information 1 Production control no 2 Vehicle identification no 3 Type code number 4 Type designation 5 Engine and t...

Page 157: ...ms 29 95 Scirocco and Cabriolet 1985 1989 models including 16 V Official Factory Repair Manual by Volkswagen United States Volkswagen Part No LPV 800110 39 95 Vanagon 1980 1989 models Air cooled and Water cooled Gasoline and Diesel Engine Syncro and Camper Official Factory Repair Manual by Volkswagen United States Volkswagen Part No L P V 800147 1264 pages 2186 illustrations diagrams 74 95 Quantum...

Page 158: ...anual Type 3 by Volkswagen United States Volkswagen Part No L P V 9 9 7 383 424 pages 764 illustrations diagrams 34 95 Station Wagon and Bus 1968 1979 models Official Service Manual Type 2 by Volkswagen United States Volkswagen Part No L P V 9 9 7 288 464 pages 753 illustrations diagrams 34 95 Super Beetle Beetle and Karmann Ghia 1 9 7 0 1979 models Official Service Manual Type 1 by Volkswagen Uni...

Page 159: ...d directly from Volkswagen Service Manuals Robert Bentley Inc 1000 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge MA 02138 1 800 423 4595 United States and Canada Clip and mail this order form to obtain the Volkswagen Service Manual for your exact model Volkswagen For faster service credit card customers ir the United States and Canada can order tol free by calling 1 800 423 4595 or 1 617 547 4170 from 8 30 AM to...

Page 160: ...1 GAS STATION INFORMATION www westfaliaT3 info a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW Westfalia T25 T3 Campervans ...

Page 161: ... wheel drive capacity 16 gal 60 liters 8 Rear window washer container capacity 1 1 qt 1 0 liters 9 Fuel filler neck syncro capacity 18 5 gal 70 liters 10 Air cleaner see page 103 11 Power steering fluid reservoir see page 103 12 Engine oil dipstick oil filler neck see page 99 13 Coolant refill tank see page 105 14 A T F dipstick see page 102 157 www westfaliaT3 info a useful website for owners and...

Page 162: ...ock 33 Dimensions 148 Do it yourself service 123 Doors 9 Economically driving 72 Electric windows 12 Emergency equipment 70 Emergency flasher 46 Emergency starting 136 Emergency towing 138 Emission Control System 144 Engine code letter 151 Engine compartment lid 97 Engine cooling 41 104 Engine exhaust 144 Engine number 151 Engine oil changing 100 pace Engine oil checking 9 Engine oil grades 9E Exp...

Page 163: ...r seat bench bed combination 26 Rear view mirrors 13 Rear window defogger 47 Rear window wiper washer 50 Refill Tank 105 Reverse 32 Roof rack 68 Safe driving hints 70 Safety belts 14 Safety belts warning light 18 Safety compliance sticker 151 Seats 20 Secondary heat exchanger 53 Selector lever 35 page Service manuals 152 Side marker lights 132 Sliding door 10 Sliding roof 62 Sliding windows 12 Sno...

Page 164: ...ion heating 51 page Washer jets adjusting 112 Washer reservoir 112 Water temperature gauge 41 Water temperature warning light 41 Weights 150 Wheels 114 Wheel changing 125 Windows 12 Windshield washer fluid container 112 Windshield wiper washer lever 50 Winter operation Battery 110 Cooling system 107 Engine oil 98 Snow chains 119 Snow tires 118 Vehicle care 90 Windows 91 Windshield washer container...

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