Volkswagen T2 1978 Page 2 Owner'S Manual Download

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Contents

Accelerator

pedal

................ 30

Defogging

and

defrosting .........36

Headlights ...................... 45

Air cleaner

......................

Dimensions

.....................

Headlight

dimmer

................

Alternator

warning light ........... 21

Do-it-yourself

service ..........40-67

Headlight

switch

.................

Ashtrays

.................-......

Doors

.....................10,11,62

Heater

Defroster

................

Assist handles

anc

coathooks ......

Head

restrainfg

.................,.

Automatic Transmission

...........

EGRiight

.......................

Horm

.............0.0-2.-0-2-

220.0078

Automatic

Transmission

fluid ...... 60

Electricalsystem

...............,.

Auxiliary

heater

.......,.....,.

38,39

Emergency flasher

...............

Ignition / steeringlock

..........,

Emergency

starting

............ 32,66

Instrument illumination

...........

Back-up

lights ...................

Emission Control

System .......72-75

Instrument

panel .................

Battery......................,

64-66

Engine

compartment

.............

Interior

lights

.........0.......

288

Brake fluid reservoir

..............

Engine number ..................

Brakes

...

0...

ccc

cee

eee

eee.

Engine oil, changing / checking

56,59

Jack

000.

lle

cee

eee

Brake

warning light ............ 22,80

Engine

oil

grades ................ 88

Bulo

chart ......................

Key

cee

eee

Buzzer

..............,..........

19 Fuel

economy

...................

29°

Kiekdown

20000220000 0000200..0..

Fuel

gauge

......................

Capacities

.....................,

Fuel

supply

.....0.0...0.......,..

268

Catalytic

converter

......

21,27,28,70

Fuses

andrelays .............. 42,43

Chassismumber

..................

Cleaning

your

.............

40,41

Gas Station

Information ........... 84

Clutch

pedal

...................,

Gearshiftlever

...................

Summary of Contents for T2 1978

Page 1: ...e Driving ype 2 Operating Controls ao EETETETETETET Climate Controls feC__ iLL IN Do it yourself Service y Emission Control oO oO S Sey Technical Data 1978 Volkswagen Owner s Manual Gas Station Inform...

Page 2: ...ringlock 72 Emergency starting 32 66 Instrument illumination 22 Back up lights 48 Emission Control System 72 75 Instrument panel 8 Battery 64 66 Engine compartment 56 Interior lights 0 288 27 Brake fl...

Page 3: ...t dimmer Manual Transmission 94 Selector lever 31 switch lever 34 Manual Transmission oil 60 83 Side markerlights 23 45 46 Sliding door 11 Undercoating 75 Note toOwners 2 Sliding roof 88 Unleaded fuel...

Page 4: ...llustrations and specifications in this manual are in this manual Therefore you may find explanations of based on the information available at the time of printing equipment not installed in your car...

Page 5: ...erate it more safely The more you know about your Valkswagen the more you will enjoy driving it FOR YOUR OWN PROTECTION and longer service life of your car we ask you to heed our instructions and caut...

Page 6: ...ies lower octane rating Excessive en or write to gine knock and serious engine damage could result in U S A Volkswagen of America Inc service may be inadequate due to Tourist Delivery lack of proper s...

Page 7: ...e however certain recommend Srd gear Pann52 mph or 2 55 mph or 88 km h ec speed ranges for the various gears andes 1 25 mphor40 kin h 4th gear between 30 mph and top speed eo MPH ot oS or 48 km h and...

Page 8: ...knows the car and all controls Make sure wheel nuts are not loose or tery Each cell should be filled to level who maintains the carproperly missing with distilled water who uses driving skills wisely...

Page 9: ...hts at cuss Turn the engine off before you at engine Always keep a safe distance fram ihe tempt any checks or repairs on the A NIC iti car in front of you depending on car 6 DO NOT leave car idling un...

Page 10: ...in effect at the time ne t a tets t so that it is visible the vehicle was manufactured You can rom the outside through the windshield find this sticker on the left doorjamb The sticker also shows the...

Page 11: ...icate key lige 4 DO NOT remove key fram steering lock while you are driving or as the _ car is rolling to a stop The steering Sliding windows where applicable column is locked when you remove Windows...

Page 12: ...oor it will be easier to close the door if you should slam shut while the key is still open a window slightly inside the car 1 i To lock unlock and open doors from a 2 the inside _ Lock or unlock door...

Page 13: ...slide the _ cargo can be loaded without obstructing door to the rear The door is held in the Move the small sliding knob up 5 and the operation of the sliding door fully open position by a catch pull...

Page 14: ...ight body pressure in the ne a _ t am leute Ahead restraint can be installed for each mo direction desired Let the lever go to lock seat The head restraints cannot be ad the backrest In position juste...

Page 15: ...back on the tracks _ The hook 3 need not be lifted when _ rm putting seat back as the seat can just oo be pushed past the stap ake 7 3 pe 823 Removing and installing driver s seat in 7 seater model a...

Page 16: ...esired notch andfoldthe e yon ioe ER EL 3 seat cushion down Always check to be gu RR h sure the backrest is securely attached SS to the partition BO Sewer Front passenger s seat Passenger compartment...

Page 17: ...p will fold to cover the frames opening in the floor When reinstalling Then unscrew the nuts and take off the the center bench raise the flapand insert mounting supports Remove seats Take te ductin th...

Page 18: ...llinnerloop seat the middie seating position is and lap The safety belt is properly adjusted if equipped with a lap belt See next page wy Insert the belt into the anchor housing wee tee any sey ACROSS...

Page 19: ...perly see your The rear seats are equipped with adjust of the seat for ready use Do not permit authorized dealer to have them re able lapbelts them to get caught under the seat paired or replaced Pull...

Page 20: ...xiliary Heater 38 2 Heat distribution lever equipment electric clack 22 716 Ashtray 25 Za Warm air outlets for front leg area Y Brake warning light 22 17 Rear window defogger 23 one tor each side 8 Pl...

Page 21: ...el until the key turns freely Warning lights Manual Transmission 2 Ignition on steering free for tow gu Move gearshift lever to Neutral ing Warning lights for alternator oil pres Automatic Transmissio...

Page 22: ...ulation else do not drive on but contact your Fuel gauge CAT catalytic nearest Authorized VW Dealer The fuel gauge only works with the ig d ree A converter An occasional flickering oF the oil pres we...

Page 23: ...GR indicator lamp will light up lf this light comes on when you are driv every 15 000 miles or 24 000 kilometers ing the alternator may have stopped This is your reminder to take your car charging or...

Page 24: ...of brake warning the odometer records the distances dri power assisted dual circuitbrake system light ven The last digit in red indicates 1 10 Both circuits one for the front brakes he brake warning l...

Page 25: ...r repairs keep the inside of the rear window clear To conserve battery power the head of condensation and frost in the winter lights will go out automatically when the When the headlight switch is ope...

Page 26: ...you full battery power while the fuel gauge cial comes on when you starting the engine operating windshield operate the lever Dim the headlights by pulling the lever wipers will stop automatically at...

Page 27: ...he tray out clear daylight visibility to non glare vi Down rear ON with sliding door To put it back in depress the lea spring sibility at night by adjusting the lever clased insert the tray in the gui...

Page 28: ...ald When you fold the backrest back it locks the key oe automatically in its place To open the lid depress the lock and raise the lid until it is held in the fully open position by springs Do not let...

Page 29: ...o the woareatvw erate speed until the engine is warm dealer or other qualified ksh Starting atall temperatures wg gg oe q _worksnop to Winter starting of Manual Transmission have your ignition system...

Page 30: ...desirable REGULAR low leador unleaded fuel 95 RON equals 91 GLC pollutants in the exhaust gas before it f91RONoctanerating forcarswithout 000 TU is released to the atmosphere special marking oo Min oc...

Page 31: ...t exhaust gas 0 5 idli 1 the apped and firing efficiently from being drawn into the car e oveine at idling Turn the app 9 lf you smell gas fumes in the car Air cleaner should be dirtiree to allow driv...

Page 32: ...they are still subject to wear de co of your brakes before driving off The pending on how the brakes are used 7 brake warning light will light up if one of f you find that the brake pedal travelhas a...

Page 33: ...ush button in brake until you are ready to move ee Pel the handle The push button must be tally engaged barking brake promotes depressed when selecting the following Do not accelerate while selecting...

Page 34: ...s running at ith the parking brake or foot brake set Ranges 2and 1 idle speed shift into the range you wish to use are to be used for mountain driving or usually position DO To move off release slow d...

Page 35: ...ing on long steep and winding when driving below 50 mph or 80 ountain roa range 2 i ow irst c The Park position may only be engaged mountain roads select range 2or 7 km h and down to first gear when w...

Page 36: ...avings ranges you may do so for abrief period Only shift into Reverse when the caris Ce _ ner we _ in fuel and general expenses Very fast only A governor is installed on the notimoving Men ie 7 spin f...

Page 37: ...OEE also depends on the speed of the car the flow of warmairto the windshield to The heat outiets for the center seats in warm air will enter the vehicle through the frontleg area and to the rear pass...

Page 38: ...a s Close round vents 3b on dashboard odels increases the flow of air when os ee eek Move blue lever 3 up fresh airven griving at low speeds and also supplies tilation off fresh air when the car is s...

Page 39: ...en the drivers cab and the rear the fresh air circulation systern is drawn under the front door armrests passenger compartment These vents are out through openings in the front door individually adjus...

Page 40: ...ater booster Be OB Oo Warles according to the temperature in With ignition on Be ws ne its the engine heat exchangers The heater i ae oe _ booster shuts itself off automatically To turn heater on Move...

Page 41: ...ting the engine if the booster heater is turned off before With ignition off the timing cycle is completed the timer will tick until the timing cycle runs out A timer in the switch gives you the possi...

Page 42: ...care he is willing to aware of warning or caution labels The longer the dirt is left on the paint the give to his car greater the risk of damaging the glossy finish either by scratching if the dirt is...

Page 43: ...rs dull and loses its shine Care of chassis Tree sap Do not polish the new car Always apply wax after polishing if the polish you are The underside of the car picks up dirtand Remove with a lukewarm s...

Page 44: ...ectrical components and 2 Parking lights reat side marker Wr 9 Accessories the ignition remove the key Replac right teense plate lignt fall lig re ing a fuse or relay with the engine right front side...

Page 45: ...Genuine VW Parts The people who built ellsvi ial B And so should you 7 qu cae ad www vw t2 builli de...

Page 46: ...vement available for alder Vis 6 ae And the only way you can be sure of getting these improvements is with Genuine VW Parts ze f Pepa AE One mere thing you get with Genuine VW Paris even after a L 4 e...

Page 47: ...GES iO ietnieclbianattn rattan ANT ap el ay CHONG min a oe 9 os i 4 a_ on ap 2 _ rN iy j...

Page 48: ...rea radios Including one that also plays 8 track tapes on eee te For added dash add a set of wheel covers or a racy sat of stripes Lo For added visibility there s a brace of fog lamps For added on a i...

Page 49: ...electric fuel pump is _ X located in engine compartment on left The 8 amp fuse for the back up lights of side Manual Transmission is located in the engine compartment on a support on the metal lip in...

Page 50: ...17 2 Rear turn signal 1073 Z2VP 118073 NW 732 2 Stop tail lights 1034 ZVP 118034 N 17738 2 Back up lights 1073 2VP 118073 N17 7322 License plate light ag ZVP 116 089 Ni7vige Warning and indicator ligh...

Page 51: ...chan Should it become necessary to replace ged itshould notbe necessary to aimthe Front turn signal parking light bulb a sealed bear loosen the screw of the headlights If in doubt have the adjust amd...

Page 52: ...hove Se ELIS satis sniown Remove Phillips screws on each side of ne Iwo pictures SNOwn above lens and take off lens with bulb holder Press bulb in lightly turn and take out Remove Phillips screws T a...

Page 53: ...4 son Interior light bulb i Pull interior light out carefully with a screwdriver Take bulb out Install new bulb Insert housing at rear first then press itin until retaining spring engages 47...

Page 54: ...t Location for spare tire in Location in rear luggage Campmobile The jack is only to be used for compartment The spare tire for the Campmobile is changing a wheel Do not use it as a stored in the sink...

Page 55: ...k the a ae a ody wheels opposite the defective wheel on Se a the other side of the car BOE ail Never jack the car up by the bumper Step1 Step 2 or body _ Jake out the bag with tool kit and jack With t...

Page 56: ...and rear place them into the hub cap Take the Step 3 wheel changing nut at the top off last Place the spare _ wheel against the wheel hub and Loosen all wheel nuts counterclock Provide a firm base for...

Page 57: ...unterclockwise tightness of the wheel nuts have it checked with a torque wrench by your Step 10 Siep 6 dealer or at service station Adjust the air pressure of the tire you Then go crosswise from one n...

Page 58: ...amage of the mer months More currentis consumed structions on the can for the right engine when starting at very low temperatures amount to be used Engine oil is necessary to lubricate all Lights and...

Page 59: ...ype tire is ee oo ____ tire at least once a week and always be mounted onyour vehicle Always use tire pressure gauge When fore going on along trip checking inflation pressures The letter C stands for...

Page 60: ...el alignment It can Tire rotation x 3 be the result of individual driving habits seme y such as cornering at high speeds Inspect your tires at reqular intervals of Wc aA te 2 000 miles or 3 000 kilome...

Page 61: ...tion as before new tires in by driving at moderate Store tires in a cool and dry place speed for the first 100 miles or 160 krn Winter tires should have the same load capacity as original equipment ti...

Page 62: ...attery Ee ciently Keep a fire extinguisher in close If work has to be done with the reach a engine running exercise extreme To open the lid inside the luggage corm caution to prevent neckties je partm...

Page 63: ...with a suitabie spark plug wrench Cleaning spark plugs Installing spark plugs Dirty spark plugs should be cleaned with nsert them by hand and screw them into asand blaster but if not available the th...

Page 64: ...off 7 7 ee 6 Only add the amount of oil that is a _ 4 the amount of dilution and oxidation of Bn the engine wait a few minutes for the the lubricant needed Always select a quality oil oil to return to...

Page 65: ...ght ail Changingthe oilfilter Change the engine oil at specified mile viscosity see Lubricants The oil filter should be changed at spe age intervals but at least twice a year For engine oil capacity d...

Page 66: ...ations see Lu sion are lubricated with Automatic Trans important for the proper functioning of bricants mission Fluid ATF The final drive re the transmission quires hypoid oil SAE 90 only Changing the...

Page 67: ...entin the air cleaner per filter be cleaned or soaked with grommet Dis in place A dirty air cleaner not only reduces the gasoline cleaning solvent or oll engine output but can also cause prema at pant...

Page 68: ...Schedule cloth Force lithium based multi purpose drops of SAE 30 engine oil every 6 grease into the fittings until fresh grease months Lubricate where marked by starts to emerge at the sealing rings...

Page 69: ...er con panel washer fluid tainer screw the cap on tightly _ The brake fluid should always be be The capacity of the container is listed tween the upper and lower edge of the It is located on the right...

Page 70: ...yte will over damage ieee a flow when the battery is being charged tae and cause damage Battery 12 Volt How often water must be added to the battery depends mainly on operating The battery is located...

Page 71: ...sary top up with distill washed off with a solution of warm ed water 4 Tighten vent caps walter and baking soda to neutra Normally a battery should be charged lize the acid at no more than 10 percent...

Page 72: ...ys connect POSITIVE to POSITIVE and J Check whether fluid is up to max NEGATIVE to NEGATIVE a 4 mark If necessary lop Up each cell errr with distilled water Nf 8 Make sure the voltage of both batte Us...

Page 73: ...r They are ways keep the tow rope taut Distribute load in trailer evenly for emergency towing over short distan Permissible maximum trailer weights ces only Automatic Transmission and trailer tongue l...

Page 74: ...ng Be extremely cautious when work pages and follow the directions on what Move Turn on emergence ot ee ing on any part of the car to to do If the trouble is serious or if you lights If necessa ark ve...

Page 75: ...ard 3 Starterfailure 3 Ask for assistance 4 On vehicles with 4 Shift into Neutral or Park Automatic ES Transmission The selector lever is notin starting position VW will not start 5 Loose connection i...

Page 76: ...f the spark plug is dirty and wet also remove the other plugs un at plugs engine may be burned gasoline on the plug electrodes indicates excessive fuel flooded supply Turn engine over tor at least 10...

Page 77: ...Authorized VW Dealer before driving on driving Brake warn ing light also comes on due to design of electrical system In case of brake failure only brake warning light will come on Red warning light f...

Page 78: ...omponents conditions set forth in the Warranty and Maintenance booklet Controlled Combustion System You as the owner of the vehicle have the responsibility to The amount of pollutants emitted from an...

Page 79: ...r 10 EGR valve The catalytic converter is an efficient clean up device built 2 _ Air sensor 11 Auxiliary air regulator into the exhaust system of your car to further help reduce 4_ Throttle valve 2 De...

Page 80: ...5 Vapors from the fuel tank are trapped in a container filled with VY activated charcoal The filter is connected to the fuel tank vent system This is how tt works _ 23 503 Fuel vapors pass through th...

Page 81: ...thus helps lower the formation of as well as improper use of the ve tar oxides of nitrogen NOx hicle could leadto damage Parking The catalytic converter an efficient Do not alter or remove any com As...

Page 82: ...sult if you turn the ignition off while your car is moving or if you try to push start the car because under these con ditions unburned fuel can reach the catalytic converter Do not drive if you detec...

Page 83: ...Paper element air cleaner Activated charcoal filter in the fuel system Bore 2 we ee ew ee ee 6870 in 94 MM Stroke ow ee ee ee eee i PT i Displacement 120 2 cu in 1970 om Compression ratio 0 0 6 se Fai...

Page 84: ...ngine transmission suspended in 4 bonded rubber moun tings Steering Roller steering with maintenance free tie rods and hydraulic steering cdarnper Front wheel suspension independent torsion arms with...

Page 85: ...l withoutfilterchange 3 2qt 2 6 gt 3 0 liters Manual Transmission and finaldrive 3 7 qt 3 1 qt 3 5 liters Automatic Transmission Torque converter and planetery gears at change 00 0eeeeeeeee S22qt 2 6q...

Page 86: ...x 70 Amp 980 Watt on Canada models V belt SIZ 2 0 eeeeee eee 9 0 965 Ignition distributor with combined vacuum and centrifugal spark acvance and speed limiter Firing order 0 00 0 0c0cc0ceeeees 144342...

Page 87: ...4961 2250 5070 2300 Gross axle weight front lb kg 2227 1010 2227 1010 22ef 10I10 2227 1010 Gross axle weight rear b kg 2800 1270 2866 1300 2800 1270 2866 1300 Perm rool and trailer weights Roof weight...

Page 88: ...wa viw t2 bu Ide...

Page 89: ...le grade Multi grade Specitications oko He __ _ SSS Areti uo Manual Transmission SAE80W Sae 80 W 90 MIL L 2105 _ sof ttt fe i2 ee _ API GL4 _ Final drive of the Automatic SAE 90 MIL L 2105 6 inal Tran...

Page 90: ...tomatic Transmission final drive See shift pattern on ashtray ee hypoid oil SAE 90 MIL L 2105 B API Chassis number Serial No VIN creek ot evel aoe enone has acs wo car et ee aq stopped Level should be...

Page 91: ...Towing Automatic T o front tt hi ay Fesul o 68 Place lever in Neutral aoe ar oe asion could lead to brake systern Turn ignition on Campmoabile Spare tire is stored in sink ve Release parking brake ca...

Page 92: ...on DRIVE TRAIN Fuel tank capacity 14 6 U S gal 12 Imp gal 55 liters Type rear wheel drive Endine oil capacity Gears Manual 4forward 1 reverse with filter change 3 7 U S qt 3 1 Imp gt 3 5 liters Speeds...

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