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Summary of Contents for Campmobile 1973

Page 1: ...Type 2 Volkswagen Owner s Manual Operation and Maintenance ...

Page 2: ...Last name First name Initial Street Town State Zip code Area code Tel No Owner ...

Page 3: ...kswagen Owner s Manual Operation and Maintenance V O L K S W A G E N W E R K A K T I E N G E S E L L S C H A F T 1973 Models Volkswagen Station Wagon and Kombi Volkswagen Campmobile Volkswagen Delivery Van ...

Page 4: ...written consent of Volkswagenwerk Specifications subject to alteration without notice All rights reserved 2 02 563 007 23 Printed in Germany 8 72 Retyped Printed in USA 12 10 Revisions A 21 12 2010 Corrected various misspellings and adjusted content layout to be more consistent Corrected Bulb list on Page 54 ...

Page 5: ...KSWAGEN DIAGNOSIS and MAINTENANCE is all about and how to keep your Volkswagen in top driving condition Check the mileage chart at the end of this manual It will tell you when to bring your car to your Authorized Volkswagen Dealer for periodic oil changes diagnosis and maintenance services Always have your Volkswagen s Owner s Manual with you when you take your car to an Authorized Volkswagen Deal...

Page 6: ...nsmission differ considerably we will point this out in the text Various items shown or described in the manual may be options on certain models Check with your authorized VW dealer on available options or accessories It has always been Volkswagen s policy to continuously make technical improve ments therefore the right is reserved to make changes at any time during the mo del year without notice ...

Page 7: ... 48 26 41 5 Contents Address change cards Air cleaner Air conditioner Alternator warning light Ashtrays Assist handles and coat hooks Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission Fluid Auxiliary heater Battery Brake fluid reservoir Brake warning light Bulb chart Bulb replacing Changing a wheel Chassis number Checking and changing engine oil Cleaning your VW Dear VW Owner Defogging and defrosting ...

Page 8: ... your Volkswagen serviced regularly A service schedule that we recommend is explained in the section Volkswagen Diagnosis and Maintenance Should you have occasion to make use of your Volkswagen Warranty it is always helpful to have the related service receipts handy 6 ...

Page 9: ...er Air Conditioner Installation Speedometer Replacement Stamp of Selling VW Dealer The warranty commences at the date the VW automobile is delivered to the original purchaser viz on To be filled in by selling VW Dealer and covers a period of 24 months or the period before the vehicle has been driven 24 000 miles whichever event shall first occur Should any warranty claim arise you are requested to...

Page 10: ...States Volkswagen dealer will be free from defects in materi als and workmanship under normal use and service for 24 months after the date of deli very of the vehicle to the original retail customer or until the vehicle has been driven 24 000 miles whichever comes first This warranty is limited however to the following If any part of the vehicle be comes defective under normal use and service and ...

Page 11: ... authorizes any person to assume on its behalf any other obligation or liability 3 VWoA s warranty does not cover i Defects damage or deterioration due to normal use wear and tear or exposure ii normal maintenance services such as fuel system cleaning and wheel brake or clutch adjustments iii the replacement of service items as for instance spark plugs ignition points wiper blades or brake linings...

Page 12: ...r oil change services were performed in accordance with Volkswagen specifi cations dated bills of other than Authorized Volkswagen dealers will be accepted as proof that these services were performed when required For example you are required to pay for the following Lubrication services Diagnosis and Maintenance services except those free of charge as specified in the Owner s Manual Wheel alignme...

Page 13: ...are affected by normal wear and exposure Proper care of these items can add to their appearance and durability Imperfections are normally apparent during New Vehicle Delivery Inspection For your protection please report any imperfection to you dealer imme diately Tires and battery are subject to wear If there is a manufacturer s defect you pay only for the amount of use you obtained An adjustment ...

Page 14: ... applicable Government safety regulations They are guaranteed to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of 6 months or 6 000 miles whichever comes first All Volkswagen parts and accessories are available at your Authorized Volkswagen Dealer Also ask him about rebuilt parts under the Volkswagen Exchange Service they cost less than new parts but carry the same warranty 12 ...

Page 15: ...adlight and tail light lenses are clean 5 Check that all lights are functioning properly 6 Check turn signal lamps and indicator light ignition on 1 Position seat properly for easy reach of controls 2 Adjust inside and outside mirrors for unobstructed rear view 3 Fasten safety belts 4 Check brake warning light when start ing the engine 5 Check brake operation 6 Make sure that all doors are closed ...

Page 16: ...anufactured You can find this sticker on the left doorjamb This sticker also shows the month and year of production and the chassis number of your car perforation as well as the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and the Gross Axle Weight Rating This sample shows the weight ratings of the Campmobile and the Station Wagon This additional line applies only to the Campmobile 14 ...

Page 17: ...the windshield This is for your protection to aid in the apprehension of car thieves and the recovery of stolen vehicles is the birth certificate of your Volks wagen It is located behind the front passenger seat The chassis number is also stamped on the left hand engine cover plate The plate shows such information as manufacturer s name place of origin model weights and Fahrgest Nr which is the ch...

Page 18: ...th the locking lever de pressed closes by itself the locking de vice will disengage automatically We provided this additional safety feature so you won t be locked out if the door should slam shut while the key is still inside the car A buzzer will remind you when you open the driver s door and the key is still in the ignition lock by leaving your car unattended with the key in the ignition lock T...

Page 19: ...e the door from the inside move the handle forward first to release the catch Slide the door forward until it lat ches Then pull the handle up to position B to make sure the door is secure ly closed On the VW Delivery Van with a full parti tion between the driver s cab and the car go compartment open the sliding door from the inside by pulling the inside handle to position D In the VW Kombi and VW...

Page 20: ...nd win dows large for clear unobstructed visi bility To close the lid swing it down firmly Al ways make sure it is properly closed and locked The rear luggage compartment is easily accessible through the lid at the rear of the vehicle You lock and unlock it with the key Vent windows VW Station Wagon only Do not drive with the rear luggage com partment lid open This precludes the possibility of exh...

Page 21: ...ake sure it is securely engaged A head restraint can be installed for each seat The head restraints cannot be adjusted lever raised slide the seat fully off the tracks Lift out To remove pull head restraint out To install push head restraint in as far as possible With the adjustment lever raised slide the seat all the way forward until the runner touches the leaf spring stop Stand outside the car ...

Page 22: ...ut bolts by turning them Removing and installing seats in the rear passenger compartment All seats in the rear passenger compart ment can be taken out First remove the sides and front trimming from the seat frames When reinstalling the seats use all bolts mounting supports and nuts Be sure to tighten the nuts firmly In the 9 seater version the backrest of the first seat in the middle row can be ti...

Page 23: ...uld not be in its most protective posi tion and therefore may increase the possibility of injury in a collision To fasten your combination lap shoulder belt grasp the belt tongue take it off the hook on the door post and pull the belt across yourlapandchest The belt should not be worn loose or twisted To unfasten the belt push in the release marked PRESS in the anchor housing The belt tongue will ...

Page 24: ...oard one for each side 4 Fuel gauge and warning lights 5 Speedometer 6 For installation of optional equipment electric clock 8 Plate over radio aperture 9 Glove compartment 10 Turn signal headlight dim switch lever 11 Headlight switch 12 Horn button 13 Interior light switch for rear 14 Windshield wipers washer lever 15 Emergency flasher 16 Control knob for Auxiliary Heater optional equipment 17 As...

Page 25: ...hen the driver s door is opened This is your reminder to remove the key When the needle is on the R there is a re serve of about 1 gallon of fuel left in the tank time to refuel at the next gas sta tion The fuel gauge only works with the igni tion on The following indicator or warning lights are in the fuel gauge dial a green b red c blue d green turn signals alternator high beam parking light e r...

Page 26: ... 1 10 of a mile Your Volkswagen is equipped with a dual circuit brake system Both circuits one for the front brakes and one for the rear brakes can function independently If the brake warning light lights up when you apply the brakes while driving one of the two brake circuits may have failed The other brake circuit will still operate but a longer distance and greater pedal pressure are required t...

Page 27: ...nd stop to turn on the headlights The headlights only work with the ignition on To preserve the battery the headlights will go out automatically when the ignition is turned off or when the engine is started Adjust the brightness of the instrument The rear window defogger will help to keep the inside of the rear window clear of condensation and frost in the winter Be careful when removing objects f...

Page 28: ...oward the steering wheel The blue indicator light will light up in the fuel gauge dial when the high beams are on The windshield wiping system operates at two speeds low and high Lifting lever to first stop low speed Lifting lever to second stop high speed If you just slightly lift the lever before There are two levers just behind the steering wheel If you are just changing lanes on an ex pressway...

Page 29: ...driver s vision For easier entrance and exit of passen gers we have provided 5 assist handles 1 on the dashboard for the front pas senger seat and 4 in the rear passenger compartment Front ON with doors open Center OFF Rear ON with doors closed The switch positions are Adjust the outside and inside mirrors be fore driving off It is important for safe driving that you have good vision to the rear Y...

Page 30: ...new Therefore allow for longer braking distance during the initial 100 to 150 miles This also applies when brake pads or shoes are replaced For good fuel economy we recommend smooth and even acceleration Very fast racy driving alternating between full throttle and hard braking raises the fuel consumption considerably Also tires and brake linings wear faster You can drive most economically between ...

Page 31: ... minute Only shift into Reverse when the car is not moving To engage the reverse gear press the lever down move it to the left and pull back The back up lights go on automatically when you engage the reverse gear with the ignition on You can drive your Volkswagen at full speed from the first day You do not have a break in schedule To set the parking brake pull out the handle To release the parking...

Page 32: ...ntil you are ready to move Do not accelerate while selecting a driving range At this time the engine must run at idling speed so that no undue stress will be placed on the automatic clutches in the transmission If the selector lever is accidentally moved into Neutral N while driving take your foot off the accelerator pedal and wait until the engine speed has drop ped to idling before selecting a d...

Page 33: ...e and push the lever forward To move the lever back to Neutral just pull the lever back An interlock prevents inadvertent shifting into Range 1 When selecting 1 squeeze the trigger in the handle and pull the lever back When shifting back into 2 just push the lever forward If you need quick acceleration to pass moving vehicles or to climb steep grades make use of the accelerator kickdown in your VW...

Page 34: ...lock until you have parked the car because removal of the key locks the steering When parking your car apply the parking brake and move the selector lever to position P To do this squeeze the trigger in the handle and push the lever forward to the Park position The transmission is then mechanically locked The Park position may only be engaged when the car is stationary Your Volkswagen with Automat...

Page 35: ... a few seconds only If the engine does not start the first time or stalls turn the ignition key all the way to the left and restart As soon as the engine starts release the ignition key Operate the starter while slowly depres sing the accelerator pedal Do not try to warm up the engine by letting it idle with the car stationary drive off immediately and maintain moderate speed until the engine is w...

Page 36: ...nto its recess as shown in the illustration To remove it press down on the tray and pull out To put it back insert the bot tom of the tray first then push in You will find one ashtray in the front on the instrument panel and two in the rear passenger compartment To open the sliding roof pull the handle out and turn it counterclockwise to close the sliding roof turn the handle clockwise The sliding...

Page 37: ...eat outlets for the center seats in the rear passenger compartment are on the floor in front of the seats and those for the rear seats are underneath the center seats You can select any intermediate position to regulate the heat for the front and rear Heat distribution lever 2 HEAT DEF With the left red lever you can regulate the flow of warm air to the front leg area and to the rear passenger com...

Page 38: ...e dash board you can regulate the flow of fresh air Air that enters the interior of the car via the fresh air circulation system is drawn out through openings in the front door frames The air flow can be regulated by levers in the inside panel of the front doors Fresh air enters through two vents 3a below the windshield and two round discharge vents 3b on the sides of the dashboard You can regulat...

Page 39: ...em clockwise or counter clockwise By progressively turning the control to the right the desired cooling range can be selected It is in the coldest position when turned as far as possible to the right The two rectangular louvers 3a can be adjusted by moving the vanes up down or sideways to direct the air flow for the front seats in the desired direction This switch serves two functions It turns the...

Page 40: ...rning the air volume switch to the OFF position stops the entire air con ditioning system When restarting a stalled engine it is not necessary to turn off the air conditioner The current to the air conditioner is inter rupted during the starting process This is to reduce the load on the electrical system and conserve the battery During the winter season it is advisable to operate the Air Condition...

Page 41: ...rn the green heater switch on the dashboard slightly to the right With the knob on the front right hand side under the driver s seat you regulate the temperature Pull it out all the way or to The Auxiliary Heater must be turned off when filling the tank To give you full battery power the heater should not run while starting the engine Within the timing cycle switch the heater off manually before r...

Page 42: ... This is very important because the transmission will not be adequately lubricated do to the lack of oil pressure normally provided when the engine is running These limita tions do not apply if the car is lifted at the rear or if the drive shafts are disconnec ted When towing a trailer with your Volks wagen with Manual Transmission always shift to a lower gear when driving up or down steep hills w...

Page 43: ...le intervals in the winter SAE 90 grade transmission oil can generally be used all year round Only in areas with a cold climate is it necessary to use the thinner SAE 80 transmission oil during the winter months In arctic climate and areas with tempera tures consistently below 13 F use Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF for the manual transmission and final drive This does not apply to the final dri...

Page 44: ...ndling and tire life The original equipment tires on your VW have built in tread wear indicators They are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves and will appear as approxima tely inch bands when the tire tread depth becomes of an inch When the indicators appear in two or more adja cent grooves it it time to replace the tires We recommend however that you do not let the tires wear down to this...

Page 45: ...e Bureau for possible restrictions Winter tires with studs should be run at moderate speed when new to give the studs time to settle Winter tires give good traction in snow or slush If you notice that tires are wearing unevenly consult your Authorized VW Dealer Uneven wear may not always be due to improper wheel alignment It can be the result of individual driving habits such as cornering at high ...

Page 46: ...of the passenger seat to unhook the backrest Fold the backrest forward and move the seat approximately 1 inch forward Reposition the safety belts Turn the seat toward the door Take out the spare wheel from the driver s side See page 20 on how to install the front passenger seat Whenever you have to use the spare wheel adjust the tire pressure as speci fied on the sticker behind the driver s seat C...

Page 47: ...er the front passenger seat Lift the front edge of the seat to unhook the backrest and remove the seat Insert the puller in the holes at the rim of the hub cap Put the breaker bar through the puller brace one end of the bar on the wheel rim and lightly tug on the other end With the wheels still firmly resting on the ground remove the hub cap of the defec tive wheel Take out the tools jack and spar...

Page 48: ...nto the jack port closest to the wheel to be changed There are two jack ports on each side under the car body for front and rear wheel chang ing Never jack the car up by the bumper or body Fully unscrew the wheel nuts and place them into the hub cap take the nut at the top off last Place the spare wheel against the wheel hub and slightly rotate the wheel until a bolt hole in the wheel is in line w...

Page 49: ...ker bar Correctly tightened nuts should have a torque of 90 100 ft lbs This torque can be obtained with the socket wrench and breaker bar by any person of average strength If in doubt about the correct tightness of the wheel nuts have it check ed with a torque wrench by your dealer or at a service station Adjust the air pressure of the tire you have just put on For correct tire inflation pressures...

Page 50: ...ximum of 42 psi 3 0 kg cm2 by attaching the hose from the air pump to the container hose Place plastic cover over container cap After filling the windshield washer con tainer screw the cap on tightly It is located under the driver s seat You can check the brake fluid level through a cut out in the cover The brake fluid should always be between the upper and lower edge of the reser voir If it drops...

Page 51: ...ear buzzer alarm Auxiliary heater switch current 10Windshield wipers rear window de fogger Auxiliary heater switch cur rent 11Turn signals warning lamps for alter nator oil pressure fuel gauge kick down Automatic Transmission only back up lights Automatic Transmis sion only 12Horn stop lights brake warning light On no account should fuses be patched up with tin foil or wire as this may cause serio...

Page 52: ...Discon nect the center wire electrolyte level sensor for diagnosis Remove the front clamp Be sure the battery filler caps are in place before taking the battery out When reinstalling the battery be sure to reconnect the center wire to the battery Do not interchange with the other wires Do not expose the battery to an open flame or electric spark Hydrogen gas generated by the battery is explosive D...

Page 53: ...y Heater optional equipment must be turned off when filling the fuel tank The engine requires Regular gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 91 RON In the interest of cleaner air the VW en gine is designed to run also on low lead or lead free gasoline If regular fuels with adequate anti knock qualities are not available premium fuels should be used or mixed with the regular fuel When traveling o...

Page 54: ...damaging the glossy finish either by scratching if the dirt is rubbed into the paint or simply by the chemical effect dirt particles have on the paint surface Therefore dirt should be washed off as soon as possible NEVER WASH IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT Use plenty of water to rinse the car off well Wipe the car dry with a chamois to avoid water spots Use plenty of water a car wash soap such as VW s Car Was...

Page 55: ... later in the car s life when the paint ap pears dull and loses its shine Do not po lish the new car Clean windows with a sponge and warm water Dry with a chamois To seal properly weatherstrips around windows and doors must be pliable To retain flexibility of the rubber spray with silicone available from your VW dealer or coat with talcum powder Do not use gasoline kerosene naphtha nail polish rem...

Page 56: ... ment checked by your dealer When installing a new sealed beam unit be sure the three lugs on the headlight engage properly in the support ring Before installing the trim ring be sure the rubber gasket is in place Loosely insert the screw for the trim ring and turn for 2 or 3 turns Position the upper edge of the trim ring over the lug Press the ring over the lug and tighten the screw Interior ligh...

Page 57: ... Phillips screws Take off lens Press bulb lightly into holder turn it and take it out Install new bulb Be sure the gasket is properly positioned when reinstalling the lens Tighten screws evenly Do not overtighten as this may crack the lens The following instructions apply to the replacement of the bulbs for the lights shown above ...

Page 58: ...hillips screws on each side of lens and take off lens with bulb holder Press bulb in lightly turn and take out Install new bulb Insert housing at rear first then press it in until retaining spring engages Install new bulb During re assembly be sure the rubber gasket is properly seated Tighten screws evenly Do not overtighten as this may crack the lens ...

Page 59: ...cleaned with a sand blaster but if not available the carbon can be removed with a wood or plastic pick Do not use a wire brush The plugs should also be clean and dry on the outside to avoid shorting and arcing The gap can be set by bending the outside electrode The gap should be 0 028 inch The correct spark plug gap is 0 028 inch Since the spark plug gap tends to increase in time during normal ope...

Page 60: ...it clean first Now insert and pull it out again You have enough oil in the engine if the oil level is between the upper and lower marks on the dipstick Even so you should check the oil level from time to time To get a true reading be certain the car is on level ground Wait at least 5 minutes after the engine has been stopped give the oil time to collect in the crankcase Your VW will usually not ne...

Page 61: ...r only short distances during the winter Because of detergent additives in the oil the fresh oil will look dark after the engine has been running for a short time This is to be expected and there is no reason to change the oil at intervals shorter than 3 000 miles months If you drive for only a few hundred miles a month under these condi tions we advise you change the oil every 6 to 8 weeks In arc...

Page 62: ...rtment on the left hand side above A dipstick Automatic Transmission Fluid Changing the ATF To add ATF a clean funnel with a hose should be used For correct ATF specifi cations see page 64 You have enough ATF if the fluid level is between the two marks on the dipstick It should never be above or below these marks If necessary add ATF but only as much as is needed and have the trans mission checked...

Page 63: ...onnections since interchanging of hoses affects the operation of the engine very dusty roads the cleaner must be cleaned or replaced frequently Under normal conditions it is not necessa ry to replace the filter element more fre quently than is mentioned in the Diagnosis and Maintenance Service Schedule When installing the cleaner check that the rubber seals on the carburetors and the rubber sleeve...

Page 64: ... at the sealing rings Wipe off any grease or oil that may have come in contact with tires or brake hoses because grease and oil have an adverse effect on rubber Above the door hinge pin is a small oil chamber which is sealed with a plastic plug At least every six months the amount of oil in the chamber should be checked after lifting the plug with a screw driver The chamber should be filled with S...

Page 65: ...f the different oil grades overlap brief variations in outside temperatures are no cause for alarm It is also permissible to mix oil of different viscosities if you find it necessary to add oil If outside temperatures are continuously below 13 F use SAE 5 W Moderate climate Tropical climate Winter Summer Cool season Hot season SAE 30 SAE 40 SAE 20 W 20 SAE 10 W At average outside temperature above...

Page 66: ... also be used in the Manual Transmission under the above mentioned climatic conditions The final drive has to be lubricates only with hypoid oil SAE 90 Automatic Transmission and torque converter require ATF all year round All ATF s labeled Dexron with a five digit number preceded by the letter B can be used No additive should be mixed with fuel or lubricating oils and transmission fluids 1 Multi ...

Page 67: ... 5 Loose connection in ignition system 6 Loose connection in primary circuit to coil 7 No spark at spark plugs 1 Charge or replace battery 2 Make sure that all connections are tight A Check both cable connections on battery and grounded end of ground strap B Check connections at solenoid mounted on starter under right rear of vehicle C Check push on connectors behind dashboard 3 Ask for assistance...

Page 68: ...n while you are driving 9 Poor fuel supply 10 Automatic chokes do not open excessive fuel supply 11 Defect in ignition system 12 Fuel supply is exhausted 13 Gasoline may be contaminated by water dust or dirt 14 If light goes on the oil pres sure is too low 9 See paragraph 12 and 13 10 Check whether choke valves are in vertical position after ignition has been switched on for 2 5 minutes depending ...

Page 69: ... you with virtually all VW related matters and your dealer should be your primary source However remember that ultimately your questions will be resolved in the dealership with the dealer personnel and dealer equipment We therefore suggest you contact your dealer first Should there be an occasion where you need further assistance you may want to contact your area distributor We have listed their a...

Page 70: ... 889 2911 Import Motor Ltd Inc P O Box 2008 2660 28th St S E Grand Rapids Michigan 49501 616 949 7788 Volkswagen Southeastern Distributor Inc 155 East 21st Street Jacksonville Florida 32203 904 355 1684 Volkswagen Atlantic Inc 1001 South Trooper Road Valley Forge Pennsylvania 19481 215 666 7500 International Auto Sales Service Inc 4200 Michoud Boulevard New Orleans Louisiana 70129 504 254 1500 Wor...

Page 71: ...chokes and accele rator pumps Air cleaner with load and temperature sensitive intake air pre heating Exhaust emission control system Activated charcoal filter in the fuel system Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission Chassis Single plate dry clutch Clutch pedal free play in 10 20 mm Baulk synchronized four speed gearbox and bevel gear differential in one housing Drive shafts with two constant ...

Page 72: ...il without filter change 6 3 US pints 5 3 Imp pints Transmission and final drive 7 4 US pints 6 1 Imp pints On vehicles with Automatic Transmission Torque converter and planetary gears approx 12 7 US pints 10 6 Imp pints refill with 6 3 US pints 5 3 Imp pints Final drive approx 2 0 US pints 1 8 Imp pints Brake system 1 01 US pints 0 84 Imp pints Windshield washer 2 9 US pints 2 4 Imp pints Maximum...

Page 73: ...ing on your car Rather than while he is working on your car Every so often he takes time off and gets a refresher course at one of our VW training centers A VW Specialist works on VW s Period In any authorized VW dealer s service department you get VW Specialists who know VW s intimately ...

Page 74: ... we treat each one as an individual And we have already prepared your car for an even more advanced diagnosis system It tells you a lot about the car you drive The socket in the engine compartment is a part of this system Today specially trained diagnosticians will check your VW directly using special testing equipment and that means your car gets just the maintenance it needs No more no less And ...

Page 75: ...ith Volks wagen quality service standards Of course you can obtain a VW Diagnosis at any time outside the regular schedule at your Authorized VW Dealer Especially if you drive less than 6 000 miles a year we recom mend you have a VW Diagnosis performed at least once a year If your Volkswagen is driven less than 18 000 miles in twelve months have the front end lubricated once a year The VW Diagnosi...

Page 76: ...hart at the end of this manual which services have been completed If you have your car serviced somewhere other than at an Authorized VW Dealer retain all receipts so that you can verify that regular services were performed at the recommended time or mileage intervals ...

Page 77: ... Valves Check and adjust clearance 2 Clutch pedal fee play Check and adjust 3 Rear axle Check torque of bolts on constant velocity joints Front axle Check tie rod ends and tie rods 5 Tires and wheels Check tire pressure including spare wheel 6 Brake system Check for damage and leaks Check brake fluid level add if necessary Adjust foot and parking brakes 7 Electrical system Check operation of all c...

Page 78: ...ck oil level 7 A VW Diagnosis every 6 000 miles consists of The engine in the Volkswagen requires little oil But for long engine life this oil should be changed every 3 000 miles An oil change at a VW dealer includes the services shown below A physical checkup of your VW is extremely important for determining the amount of additional maintenance your vehicle may need for continuing peak performanc...

Page 79: ...e Cranking system Check with electronic equipment 21 Charging system Check with electronic equipment 22 Kickdown switch and solenoid Check 23 Check operation of headlights high beam indicator light parking lights side marker lights license plate light emer gency flasher stop lights tail lights back up lights turn signals horn rear window defogger and brake warning light 24 Headlights Check adjustm...

Page 80: ...ransmission Exhaust recirculation valve Check replace if necessary Automatic Transmission Filter element for exhaust recirculation Replace at least every 2 years Front end Lubricate Air cleaner Replace filter element at least every 2 years Air pump air cleaner Replace element at least every 2 years Contact breaker points Replace Adjust dwell angle Check timing adjust if necessary 1 Spark plugs Rep...

Page 81: ...very Inspection 600 miles 6 000 miles Free Diagnosis 15 000 miles Oil Change Service 6 000 miles Maintenance 18 000 miles Free Diagnosis 18 000 miles Maintenance 9 000 miles Oil Change Service 12 000 miles Free Diagnosis 21 000 miles Oil Change Service 12 000 miles Maintenance 24 000 miles Free Diagnosis 24 000 miles Maintenance Valid only between 5 000 and 8 000 miles Valid only between 500 and 1...

Page 82: ...ealer Stamp Date Miles Dealer Stamp Diagnosis 51 000 miles Oil Change Service 42 000 miles Maintenance 54 000 miles Diagnosis 57 000 miles Maintenance 45 000 miles Oil Change Service 48 000 miles Diagnosis 60 000 miles Oil Change Service 48 000 miles Maintenance 60 000 miles Diagnosis 60 000 miles Maintenance Oil Change Service 27 000 miles Diagnosis 30 000 miles Maintenance 30 000 miles Date Mile...

Page 83: ...s Dealer Stamp Date Miles Dealer Stamp Diagnosis 87 000 miles Oil Change Service 78 000 miles Maintenance 90 000 miles Diagnosis 90 000 miles Maintenance 81 000 miles Oil Change Service 84 000 miles Diagnosis 93 000 miles Oil Change Service 84 000 miles Maintenance 96 000 miles Diagnosis 96 000 miles Maintenance Oil Change Service 63 000 miles Diagnosis 66 000 miles Maintenance 66 000 miles Date M...

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Page 85: ...portant ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid changes apply to vehicles equipped with automatic transmission Change ATF every 18 000 miles if the vehicle is operated under heavy duty conditions such as trailer towing high outside temperatures continuous mountain driving or constant stop and go traffic If in doubt consult your Authorized Volkswagen Dealer The boxes to the right indicate a brake service ...

Page 86: ... you change your address or purchase a Used Volkswagen You need not use this card if you purchased your car through an Authorized Volkswagen Dealer Please quote the VW chassis number as it appears on the identification plate of the vehicle Its location is shown on page 15 Do not use the abbreviated serial number as shown on the vehicle registration Additional cards can be obtained from any Authori...

Page 87: ...nctioning check Seat operation and adjustments check Safety belts locking mechanisms retractors warning light and buzzer alarm check Ignition lock and buzzer alarm check C Operation and safety items Check operation of Headlights dimmer switch parking lights stop lights turn signals tail lights side marker lights license plate light back up lights horn windshield wiper and washer rear window defogg...

Page 88: ... for leaks Brake system all brake lines and hoses visually check for leaks Steering component lock plates and cotter pins visually check for proper setting Foot and parking brake check operation Clutch and gear shifting check operation Ventilation and fresh air fan check Speedometer check operation Kickdown switch check operation where applicable Check operation of the following ATF level check En...

Page 89: ...he above boxes N O T I C E O F U S E D C A R P U R C H A S E N O T I C E O F A D D R E S S C H A N G E Mo Day Yr VW Chassis Number Last Name First Name Initial Street Number City State Please print and give complete information Zip Code please check one of the above boxes N O T I C E O F U S E D C A R P U R C H A S E N O T I C E O F A D D R E S S C H A N G E ...

Page 90: ...tamp Necessary if Mailed in the United States F I R S T C L A S S Permit No 785 Englewood N J 07631 818 Sylvan Avenue Englewood Cliffs N J 07632 V O L K S W A G E N o f A M E R I C A I n c B U S I N E S S R E P L Y M A I L P O S T A G E W I L L B E P A I D B Y No Postage Stamp Necessary if Mailed in the United States F I R S T C L A S S Permit No 785 Englewood N J 07631 88 ...

Page 91: ...our convenience Just present this booklet whenever you stop for service at your Authorized Volkswagen Dealer Your Identification Card will quickly furnish the Service Adviser with your name and address and all pertinent vehicle data Customer Identification Card ...

Page 92: ...USA Typ 2 ...

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