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SECTION 9
CARE & MAINTENANCE
9-8
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Do not wash wheels that are very hot from
recent use.
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To increase the life of the finish on your
wheels, wax them regularly with a soft paste
wax.
REAR AIR SPRINGS (Optional)
The air springs (air bags) assist the standard
suspension system to provide a smoother ride and
adjustable load conditions.
The air bags can be adjusted independently if
necessary to equalize a load, however we recom-
mend maintaining the same pressure in both air
bags whenever possible to ensure that the vehicle
remains level.
Adjustment
There are tire fill type valves for the air bag on
each side of the vehicle, located on the lower
edges of the valance panels directly ahead of the
rear tires.
Loading the Vehicle
NOTE: Your motor home’s load capacity is des-
ignated by weight, not by volume, so you
cannot necessarily use all available
space when loading your motor home.
See page 4-1 for more information.
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
AND WIPERS
See your Volkswagen Owner’s Manual for
recommendations and precautions regarding
washers and wipers.
LIGHTS
All exterior lights should be checked for prop-
er operation each time the vehicle is prepared for
a trip. Any bulbs which fail to light should be
checked and replaced, when necessary, with a
new bulb of the same size. A failure of more than
one light, such as both taillights not operating,
may indicate a burned out fuse. Check fuse and
replace with one of the same rating when neces-
sary. If a fuse is not the cause of the problem, the
wiring system should be checked immediately by
an authorized service center.
The headlight circuit is protected by a circuit
breaker. An overload on the breaker will cause
the lights to flicker on and off. Headlight wiring
should be checked immediately anytime this con-
dition is apparent. Refer to your Volkswagen
Owner’s Manual for further information.
AUTOMOTIVE 12-VOLT FUSES AND
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
The automotive fuses and breaker are protect-
ed from short circuit and overload conditions by
a fuse block. On most models, this is located be-
Recommended Pressure:
Minimum Operating Pressure:
Maximum Operating Pressure:
20-30 psi
10 psi
100 psi
Never overfill the air bags so that the
rear of the vehicle is higher than the
front (“jacked up”) or one side is
higher than the other (“leaning”).
Air Spring Fill Valve
CAUTION