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Page 3: ...service The Warranty Maintenance booklet also contains detailed information about the warranties covering your VW These war ranties are I Warranty for New Volkswagen Vehicles I Warranty for New Volks...

Page 4: ...tries lf you plan to take your vehicle outside the continental limits of the United States or Canada there is the possibility that I unleaded fuels for vehicles with cata lytic converter may not be av...

Page 5: ...INSTRUMENT PANEL 910r1 13 14 15 16 17 l8 19 n 21 2223 2425 Ers r www WestfaliaT3 info a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW Westfalia T25 T3 Vanagon Campervans...

Page 6: ...13 Fuses i 14 Turnsignal headlightdimmerswitchlever 33 15 Button for horn operation 1 6 Steering lock ignition starter switch 24 17 Temperature switch for auxiliary heater 38 18 Windshield wiper washe...

Page 7: ...ey number and keep it in a safe place such as your wallet Do not keep it in the vehicle I lf you should lose a key provide your VW dealer with the key number to obtain a duplicate key I Do not leave y...

Page 8: ...r can only be locked from the outside with the key This pre caution was taken to prevent locking the driver s door while the key is still inside the vehicle To lock unlock and open doors from the insi...

Page 9: ...iding door does not close on finil try operate the handle again and Pd door back to its fully open position Do not attempt to use force You could iam the door and damage the sliding me chanism To clos...

Page 10: ...ires in the rear window For safety reasons keep the rear lid locked at all times Before taking yourvehicleto an automatic Gar Wash lock the rear lid with the key as otherwise the bristles of the washi...

Page 11: ...your seat s important good vision to the rear Outside mirrors The outside mirrors are hinged and fold flat against the vehicle when struck from either direction Inside day night mirror You can adjust...

Page 12: ...and push down lever 2 at hinge cover on right side of seat I Exert slight body pressure in the direc tion desired and let lever go to lock back rest in position Removing bucket seats I Stand outside v...

Page 13: ...moval of the bucket seats Vehicles with swivel seats ent pro et seats Before turning the driver s swivel seat I Position shift lever in park automatic transmission or in first geai manual transmission...

Page 14: ...ront and rear of seat bench and take bench out of attachment rails To install the center seat bench reverse the above procedure Note Keep the attachment rails clean Removing rear seat bench The rear s...

Page 15: ...s remain on top of the seat cushion ready for use When transporting luggage or other cargo secure it in place to prevent such articles from shifting during a sudden stop Be careful when removing large...

Page 16: ...7 SAFETY BELTS to r d 15 www WestfaliaT3 info a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW Westfalia T25 T3 Vanagon Campervans...

Page 17: ...hill or in a sharp curve I Do not wear shoulder paft of belt under your arm or otherwise out of position This wo uld increase the possibility of serious injury in case of an accident I To unfasten be...

Page 18: ...s should always be kept on top of the seat for ready u se Do nbt permit them to get caught under the seat I To adjust the belt hold the belt at a right angle to the belt tongue and pull the respective...

Page 19: ...rapidly as the speed in creases At 60 mPh or at 100 km h for example it is not twice but lour times lonoer than at 30 mPh or at 50 km h Tiritraction is also less effective when the roads are wet and...

Page 20: ...ngs may not have the highest possible braking efficiency when new Therefore allow for longer braking distance during the initial 100 to 150 miles or 150 to 250 kilometers WARNING I Release the parking...

Page 21: ...move lever to let beyonE ihe spring pressure point and then pull the lever back To engage Reverse move lever to left bevond the spring pressure point press down and then pull the lever fonrard 4 speed...

Page 22: ...ine not operating will result in damage to the automatia transmission D Normaldriving position Position driving and all dependi 2 Position for hilly stretches This position is to be used for mountain...

Page 23: ...uld the engine fail to start consult your nearest VW dealer Selecting a driving position 22 Maneuvering When alternating between forward and reverse for instance while maneuver ing the vehicle into a...

Page 24: ...ne i e se Iector lever is not r I lf you must leave the vehicle move me sebctor lever to p and apply park ing brake Towing lf the vehicle has to be towed at any time you must read the instructions in...

Page 25: ...headlights windshield wipers blower motor and rear window defogger is temporarily interrupted to conserve battery power Before the stafter can be operated again the key must be turned back to positio...

Page 26: ...28 Cold starting aid To facilitate starting a cold engine there rs a cold start device in the injection pump This device is operated Ov a hanOr 6n ii ngntotthe steering column see illustration on rne...

Page 27: ...t faster than a gasoline engine before it will start Change over to the proper engine oil viscosity when cold weather sets in see oil viscosity chart for engine oils on page 56 You may also want your...

Page 28: ...fully released This is your assurance that the brake warning light functions properly lf the brake warning light does not light up while cranking the engine or setting the handbrake there may be a ma...

Page 29: ...n control mainten_ ance service 6 8 5 Glow plug tight o0 Exhaust gas recirculation light Oxygen sensor light W u4 ffii on every 15 000 mites or 24 OOO EGR OXS 4 Alternator warning light system or the...

Page 30: ...e oil pressure war light comes on while driving Brake ing light also comes on due to design electrical system ln case of brake only brake warning light will come the engine off oil pressure warning li...

Page 31: ...Clock To set the electric clock depress the knob in the dial center and turn 30 where applicable 23 4 b 2e5 3 Water temperature gauge The needle in the water temperature gauge will indicate the temper...

Page 32: ...ple on top of the front bumper They may restrict engine cooling 4 Fuel gauge The needle in the fuel gauge will indicate the fuel level in the tank shortly after the ignition is switched on The fuel ta...

Page 33: ...signals flash simul taneously The warning light in the rocker switch flashes too light can be adjusted together with the instrument panel illumination 4 Rearwindow defogger switch The rear window defo...

Page 34: ...ashes about twice as fast A light bulb may have to be replaced lane changer To indicate your intention when changing lanes on expressways move the lever up or down just to the point of resistance The...

Page 35: ...sher To spray washer fluid on the windshield pull the lever toward the steering wheel position 4 from any selected wiping po sition lf you pull the lever from the O position washer fluid is sprayed on...

Page 36: ...ir flow from outlets 3 and roof outlets in passenger compartment The side dashboard outlets 3 are indi vidually adjustable side lever down vent open side lever up vent closed Adjust air flow direction...

Page 37: ...t I Slide lever C to extreme left I Close air outlets 3 I Turn fan control switch E to sPeed setting 2 Warming up vehicle interior normally Once the windshield and side windows are clear and the vehic...

Page 38: ...rument panel see above illustration During the warm months of the year the secondary heat exchanger can supple ment the outside air flow through venti lation system To prevent warm air flow from reach...

Page 39: ...between positions 2 and 3 Note On Diesel engine vehicles it will take about 40 seconds before heating output starts Heater off The clockwork in the temperature regulat ing switch switches the heater o...

Page 40: ...own quicker I To avoid draining the battery do not run the heater repeatedly when the engine is not running I When the heater is running on the clockworktime switch it must be switched off by hand bef...

Page 41: ...eater has a safety switch which is located under the dash on the left near the steering column lf the heater does not start o r starts and then stops again wait 3 minutes and then operate the red leve...

Page 42: ...h front doors oPen Center OFF Down ON with front doors closed Rear interior light Up front ON with sliding door open Center OFF Down rear ON withslidingdoorclosed I Push knob in When lighter is ready...

Page 43: ...assenger compaft ment ash tray open tray press down and pull out To replace first insert upper edge and then slide ashtray allthe way into housing To open Squeeze the two lock latches to gether To clo...

Page 44: ...ounting and move it ASSIST HANDLES COAT HOOKS Assist handles and coat hooks are intended for Your convenience the door window to Protect against glare 43 www WestfaliaT3 info a useful website for owne...

Page 45: ...ry fuelfilling I Check coolant level to assure sufficient engine cooling I Be sure you have a well charged battery I Check brake fluid level lf too low have brake system checked I Replenish windshield...

Page 46: ...ignt and during inclement weather I Observe speed limits and obey road srgns I lf you smell gas fumes in the vehicle drivswith the wihdows open but keep the rear lid closed Have the cause immedi ately...

Page 47: ...1500 km the speed can be gradually increased t i 46 Manual Transmission Gear up to 600 miles up to 1 000 km Gasoline 1l 2l 3l 4l Dieseler 1l 2l 3l 4t 5l engrne 12 mph 25 mph 44 mph 65 mph g ne 12 mph...

Page 48: ...tioi before relcn rg top speeds I Do not let engine labour change down when engine no longer runs smoothly r All speeds are only valid when engine rs properly warm I Always observe local and national...

Page 49: ...ncreased fuel consumption Therefore use fan rear window defogger etc only when needed I Check your vehicle s fuel consumption regularly Keep a written tally sheet or use the trip odometer Fuel consump...

Page 50: ...Number or 87 to 91 CLC U S Cost of Living CouncilOctane rating The 91 RON octane rating which you will find on the inside of the fuel tank flap is based on the research method The CLC octane rating us...

Page 51: ...2 is sufficiently winterized for the prevailing temperatures I As a measure of precaution add a commercially available Diesel Fuel flow improver pour point depressant to your Diesel Fuel Because of t...

Page 52: ...ature Do rrct let your Diesel engine idle unnec ssarily after a cold start up Driving off Corvly will shorten the warm up period FUEL TANK CAPACITY The capacity of the tank is 16 0 gal 60 liters Reser...

Page 53: ...es have on the paint surface Do not wash or wax in direct sunlight Do not use hot water Lukewarm to cool water is kinder to the paint Use plenty of water a car wash and wax solution and a soft sponge...

Page 54: ...t re mover Tree sap Do not allow tree sap or bird droppings to harden on the paint Remove with a lukewarm soapwater solution Touch up paint Your VW dealer has touch up paint for minor scratches and st...

Page 55: ...ctory with a wax based coating for protection against corrosion Engine Compartment lf it becomes necessary to steam clean or otherwise wash the engine oompart ment the wax based protective coating is...

Page 56: ...a soft brisfle brush to remove dust and loose dirt from carpeting upholstery headliner and not pour the liquid on the fabric Dampen a clean cloth and rub carefully starting at the edge and working inw...

Page 57: ...ies if you find it necessary to add oil When using SAE 10 W or SAE 5 W 20 engine oil avoid high speed long dis tance driving if outside temperature rises above the indicated limits Oil change interval...

Page 58: ...potentially hazardous area lf notfully familiar with proper repair lures do not attempt the adjust described on the following pages caution applies to the entire vehicle 57 www WestfaliaT3 info a usef...

Page 59: ...neck are located behind the license plate tid Checking the engine oil level I Turn off the engine I To get a true reading the vehicle should be on level ground After turning off the engine wait a few...

Page 60: ...line engine On the gasoline engine remove the oil drain plug arrow fully On the Diesel engine the oil drain plug arrow does not need to be taken off lt is sufficient to loosen the plug only far enough...

Page 61: ...gine damage can occur I Lightly coat seal of new filter element with oil I Screw on filter element and hand tighten according to manufacturer s instructions on the carton or on the filter element Dies...

Page 62: ...ain age interuals are specified in your rrr arrant Maintenance booklet Srculd it become necessary to drain the i re filter of water between scheduled auntenance intervals proceed as it ll rCtWS To dra...

Page 63: ...ut and wipe it clean first before inserting it to take a reading The Automatic transmission may be damaged by even a tiny speck of dirt Only use lint free rags to wipe the dipstick Use a clean funnel...

Page 64: ...lter element must never be d ned or soaked with gasoline clean nrq fluids or oil Atways Gasoline engine Gasoline and Diesel engine I Turn off the engine I Unfasten clamps and pull top of air cleaner h...

Page 65: ...is lost or if the warning light in the water temperature gauge lights up Refill tank Gasoline engine Checking the coolant level On the refill tank and the expansion tank the cap need not be taken off...

Page 66: ...en Hbn should not be reduced even dur ng the warm season lE any quality phosphate free anti free ze containing ethylene glycol Such anti hze is available at your VW dealer ftli reeze other than specif...

Page 67: ...ler cap After filling the container screw the cap on tightly and close cover The capacities of the containers are listed under Capacities on page 90 As clear water is usually not adequate for cleaning...

Page 68: ...e front Jge first then press the cover down nly Make sure it is correctly seated ie fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir ould always be between the two marks JIAX and MlN lf the brake ftuid tevet...

Page 69: ...gger etc are used morefrequently Curtail unnecessary power consumption particularly in city traffic or when travelling short distances only Let your VW dealer test the bat tery s capacity before winte...

Page 70: ...nflation pressure listed on the tire sidewall Cold tire inflation pressure means when a vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours or less than 1 mile Always include the spare tire during a pres...

Page 71: ...f your tires are worn to the safe limit replace all 4 tires at the same time lf this is not possible replace tires in pairs either front or rear Do not combine tires of different design size or tread...

Page 72: ...stics of radial ply M S tires they shoutd be in flated 3 psi above the cold tire inflation pressures required for the regular radial ply tires However do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pressure...

Page 73: ...with wheel wrench I When re installing the spare wheel slide spare wheel onto metal plate I Givethe plate a hard upward push and make sure the catch hook is securely engaged I Replace bolt and tighte...

Page 74: ...off by hand Wheels with hub cap right illustration I Remove chrome plated hub cap with puller clip and wheel wrench lnsert clip in holes at rim of a hub cap Put wheel wrench through clip brace one en...

Page 75: ...o not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely engaged Passengers should not remain in the ve hicle when the car is jacked up I To raise the vehicle turn the handle clockwise Only rai...

Page 76: ...Step 9 I 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...

Page 77: ...tedly do not keep on rcplacing it The cause of the short circuit or overload must be found On no account should fuses be patched up with tin foil or wire as this may cause serious damage elsewhere in...

Page 78: ...am retaining ring and take the ring off I Do not alter the position of the long headl ight adjustment screws I Take the sealed beam unit out of the support ring and pull the cable connector off When i...

Page 79: ...re to install bulb holder and lens cover Rear turn signal stop I tail back up light bulb I Remove the four Phillips screws and take off lens cover with bulb housing trrrt I Squeeze the two side spring...

Page 80: ...f housing into cut out first I Then press in the other side untilspring clip engages License plate light bulb There is one bulb housing on each side of the license plate Only if both bulbs are operati...

Page 81: ...vP 118034 zvP 118073 zvP 1 1 8089 zvP 118211 N 19141 1 N 177382 N 177122 N 177322 N 177382 N 17731 2 N 177192 N 177232 Alldashboard lights such as illumination of instruments operating controls indica...

Page 82: ...rminat 2 of boos ter battery 3 Connect clamp of minus cable to ne gative terminat 3 of booster battery 4 Connect clamp on opposite end of A Discharged battery B Booster battery X To bolt securing grou...

Page 83: ...ing rate not over 6 AmP Normally a battery should be charged at no more than 10 percent of its rated For example a charging current of 4 5 Amp would be used on a battery having 45 Ah Rated capacity of...

Page 84: ...n what to do lf the trouble is serious or if you are unceftain as to its origin be sure to see a VW dealer or qualifled mechanic as soon as possible Whatto do 1 Refer to Starting procedures on page 25...

Page 85: ...rect ignition timing 1 Fill up fueltank with fuel of proper octane rating See Fuel suPPlY r page 49 2 Contact nearest VW dealer E Engine heats up excessively while driving water temPerature warning li...

Page 86: ...rest VW dealer Loose or missing oil filler cap Turn off the engine Have vehicle to nearest dealer Engine compar must be cleaned 1 Clogged or dirty cleaner 2 Defect in warm up unit 1 Turn off the engin...

Page 87: ...e gear I Final drive in separate housing I Rear wheel drive with two constant velocity joints per drive shaft Manual Transmission I Single plate dry clutch I Synchronized four or five speed trans miss...

Page 88: ...will be damaged by I push or tow starting your vehicle I misfiring of the engine I turning off the ignition while the ve hicle is moving or I other unusual operating conditions Do not continue to oper...

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Page 90: ...ngine 48 hp at 4200 rpm 70 1 ft lb at 2000 rpm 97 CID 1588 cms 3 40 in 86 4 mm 3 01 in 76 5 mm 23 l 9 5 x 643 LAl 9 5 x 600 l A Specifications are listed on the battery housing A replacement battery m...

Page 91: ...gine Weights 16 0 gal 60 liters 2 5 gal 10 liters 18 6 qt 17 5 liters 4 8 qt 4 5 liters 4 2 qt 4 0 liters 3 2 qV3 0liters 4 3 qt 4 2 liters 1 1 qt 1 1 liters 16 0 gal 60 liters 2 5 gal 10 liters 16 9...

Page 92: ...only production and the vehicle identification number of yurr vehicle perforation as well as the eoss Vehicle Weight Rating and the Ooss Axle Weight Rating The Vehicle ldentifcation label is located o...

Page 93: ...ated on the right side of the engine block The Engine Number Diesel engine is located on the engine case next to the injection pump 92www WestfaliaT3 info a useful website for owners and enthusiasts o...

Page 94: ...ays tow with rear wheels off the ground This restriction does not apply to cars with manual transmission ff excessive damage or other conditions prevent towing your car with rear wheels d the ground u...

Page 95: ...be lifted only at the lift points illustrated Lifting with floor jack The same lifting points as illustrated for the hoist also apply when using a floor jack To avoid damage to the underbody or chass...

Page 96: ...the cold start ffinrdle in Diesel warm engine Do not depress acceleratorwhile starting Do not pull out cold start handle The glow plug light will not come on You can staft the engine immediately A ve...

Page 97: ...ne compart ment lid frorn inside the luggage com partment To ooen the lid rollthe floor covering out oitfrir y and turn both lock handles to the left To close the lid reverse the above pro cedure Fuse...

Page 98: ...ion could lead to hake system failure Air cleaner lf the vehicle is driven on very dusty roads the air cleaner must be serviced between specified maintenance intervals Details on page 63 Windshield wa...

Page 99: ...ant level should be between MlN and MAX marks on the refill tank when the engine is cold Always add antiJreeze and water in ratio specified on container of the antifreeze manufacturer Use quality phos...

Page 100: ...g 58 Engineoilgrades 56 Expansiontank 64 65 Fan 30 Features 86 ForeigncountrydrivinS 3 Frontseats 11 Fuel economy 48 Fuelfilter 61 Fuelgauge 31 Fuelinjection 86 Fuelsupply 49 Fuses 76 GasStationlnform...

Page 101: ...illights 78 Technicaldata 89 Technicallnformation 86 Temperaturegauge 30 Tired 69 Tools 72 Towing 93 Transmissionoil 56 Tripodometer 30 Trdubleshooting 83 Turn signal headlight dimmer switchlever 33 U...

Page 102: ...n whole or ln part witho ut tfie written c nsent o rwerk AG spccifications arE su qea to cni riliiiiirti 6rli notice p 4ntEa in Germany r ae I www WestfaliaT3 info a useful website for owners and enth...

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