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SECTION 9
CARE & MAINTENANCE
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Refer to your chassis operating guide for in-
formation and precautions on filling, servicing
and checking the fluid level.
TIRE PRESSURE AND
CONDITION
Your vehicle’s tire inflation pressure must be
checked at regular intervals when tires are cold,
and filled to the tire manufacturers recommenda-
tions. Incorrect cold inflation pressures (high or
low) lead to abnormal tire wear and unusually hot
running temperatures, factors which may seri-
ously affect safety and lead to poor road handling
and the possibility of blow-outs or throwing of
tread at high speeds.
The recommended cold fill pressure of the
tires originally equipped on your vehicle is
stamped on the Vehicle Certification Label locat-
ed on the bottom inside of the driver’s door.
Maintaining the proper tire air pressure is an im-
portant factor which contributes directly to the
life of the tire.
Low air pressure results in tire overloading
and abnormal wear and also affects handling and
fuel economy. Obtain proper inflation pressures
from your Volkswagen Owner’s Manual or tire
manufacturer.
NOTE: Always include the spare tire when
checking tire inflation pressures.
The tires on your vehicle must be in good
condition and must have sufficient tread depth.
Replace your tires when:
1. The tires are worn to a point where 2/32
inches or less tread remains, or the cord or
fabric is showing. To aid in the detection of
minimum tread depth, your tires may have
built-in tread wear indicators which appear
Engine Oil Dipstick
Engine Oil Fill Access
Oil Fill
Access
Engine Coolant
Reservoir
Brake Fluid
Reservoir
When refilling the coolant system of
a vehicle equipped with a rear auxil-
iary automotive heater and motoraid
water heater, be sure to allow for
additional coolant capacity of the
heater and its supply and return
hoses.
CAUTION
