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Page 3: ... exemplaire de ce Manual en fran copy contact your dealer or write gais auprds du concessionnaire ou to du Volkswagen Canada lnc Customer Assistance Assistanca i la Clientdle 1940 Eglinton Ave East Scarborough Ontario MlL 2M2 Test illustrationsandspecilicationsinthismanualarebasedoninlormationavailableatthetimeotprinting lthasalwaysbeenvolkswagen spolicf to continuously improvb its products Volksw...

Page 4: ... 20 lnteriorlight 13 L Linencloset 5 Luggagerack 22 P Pop uproof 21 22 Propanegastank 14 R Reardeckmattress 19 Rearseatbench 4 19 Refrigeration electric 17 gas 16 fuse 13 16 Refrigerator 16 Refrigeratordefrosting 17 Roofbed 19 Roofhinges 22 S Sinkcabinet 6 Sinkcabinetcover 6 Storagechest 4 Storagelocker 4 Slidingdor 23 T Tables 15 v Ventilation cooking 14 general 23 refrigeration 18 sleeping 20 21...

Page 5: ... knop A up and Iift the seat cushion Secure the seat cushion lid with support rod B provided on the left hand side 4 Another storage chest is located between the sink cabinet and clothes closet The watertank is located in the storage chest See page 8 10 www WestfaliaT3 info a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW Westfalia T25 T3 Vanagon Campervans ...

Page 6: ...en hatchback The ceiling cabinet is located in the rear of the vehicle above the rear deck mattress Store only light items in the ceiling cabinet The maximum weight must not exceed 20 lbs or 10 ko Doors To open cabinet and storage chest doors lid covers and utensil drawer pull the re cessed handles Ceiling cabinet www WestfaliaT3 info a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW Westfalia T25...

Page 7: ...Sink cabinet cover Before opening the Lld cover slide the driver s seat forward to make rside of the lid cover has a stainless steel heat shield The heat shield can be unsnapped to cover the gas e leaving the sink open for dish washlng the heat shield provides convenient drain board space in the Canadian version the heat shleld cannot be unsnapped and used as a drainage board CAUTION Do not put th...

Page 8: ... that any weight carried affects fuel economy Con sider filling your water tank shortly before you reach the camp site and not at home Water pump switch The electric water pump is immersed inside the water tank After filling the water tank and the green indicator light in the control panel comes on activate the water pump by turning the switch knob on top of the faucet to the left in direction T T...

Page 9: ... 0 8 US gal or 15 3 liters Watertankfilling To unlock the filler hose stopper turn the key clockurise one qualF ol a turn and pull stopperout To lock the filler hose opening insert stopper tum key cqflE clochrise one quarter of a turn and rernove key The water tank vent pipe opening is located above the filler 1e stopper The potoctlve cover should not be removed nor must the rfr plpe opcnlng be cl...

Page 10: ...sink drains onto the ground Therefore be mindful of where you drain the sink water The drain plug for the water tank is located under the vehicle in f ront of the left rear wheel Always replace the srew on cap securely after cleaning the water tank When danger of frost exists make sure water is not left in the city water connection Press screw driver into valve opening until water is drained www W...

Page 11: ...he drain plug to empty the tank Close the drain plug but leave the stopper open to allow the tank to air out Should there be an odor flush the tank with a solution of baking soda and water Rinse the tank thoroughly with clear water and allow it to dry 10 www WestfaliaT3 info a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW Westfalia T25 T3 Vanagon Campervans ...

Page 12: ...site On the inside of the vehicle in the kick panel of the storage chest next to the rear bench are two three prong outlets and the circuit breaker with the master switch These outlets can only be used when connected to outside current and for electrical appliances requiring 1 10 125 Volt ln case of a short circuit or overload the circuit breaker will inter rupt the power flow Eliminate cause of o...

Page 13: ...ances plugged into the plug on the dashboard The rlght light column indicates the condition of the battery when the swilch in the center of the panel is switched on A green light 12 5 Volt B yellowlight 12 5Volt C redlight 12 0Volt Should the yellow light come on your battery is near the point where you should preserve battery power needed to start the engine All lights in the control panel as wel...

Page 14: ...ghts in sink cabinet control panel You will find detailed information in your Owner s location of the main fuse panel in your Camper When a fuse is blown it is not sufficient to merely replace it The cause of the short circuit or overload must be lound and corrected first On no account should a fuse be patched up with tin foil or wire as this may cause serious damage else where in the electrical c...

Page 15: ...ners to heat the interior of your Camper Make sure the propane tank is securely fastened in place Check tank and lines from time to time to be sure they are tight When testing for leaks use soapy water DO NOT USE MATCHES Do not put the sink cabinet cover over an open flame Wait till the burners and the cooking rack are cold After cleaning the stove make sure to anchorthe cooking rack securely in t...

Page 16: ...p edge does not press against the gas range knobs For meal time comfort adjust the swivel table top with two rotary knobs one below the table top and one at the table leg Please refer to the Owner s Manuals for adjustment proce dures of the front bucket seats CAUTION Do not climb ontothetabletopsto gettothe upper bunkbed The table top swivel mountings cannot support heavy weights 15 www WestfaliaT...

Page 17: ...rself that the pilot light is still burning The pilot light flame can also be observed through the sight glass in the lower left hand corner of the rear wall inside the refrigerator 10 Should the pilot light snuff out unexpectantly the flame indicator light F will also go out and the thermocouple safety valve will automatically shut off the gas flow 11 Temperature inside the refrigerator can be re...

Page 18: ...ve voltage selector switch D to GAS center position Turn thermostat control knob C to GAS MlN Defrosting the refrigerator Keep an eye on the ice formation on the evaporator core Too much ice build up reduces cooling efficiency We recommend frequent defrosting Never let the ice thicken more than 1 a 3 4 mm Make sure that gas valve knob E is in OFF position and that thermostat control knob C is in t...

Page 19: ...es and seal them tightly to prevent spilling 18 Condensation The FLU VENT must be kept uncovered at alltimes Only when you wash the Camper or while taking the vehicle through an Automatic Car Wash should the FLU VENT be covered To drain accumulated water due to normal condensation open the screw on the condensation drain pipe arrow When the refrigerator is operating be sure to park on level ground...

Page 20: ...is securely engaged CAUTIONS O Do not place heavy or sharp edged obiects on the rear deck mattress to avoid damaging the upholstery Such obiects may also become dislodged while driving and cause iniury o Do not use the double bed to carry passengers o Do not allow children to sit or kneel on the rear deck while the vehicle is in motion o When the car is in motion make sure that the seat bench is s...

Page 21: ...ve an unobstructed view of the road at all times Remember to reposition the curtains so that you have a clear view all around you before driving off 20 lnsect screens To provide maximum flow through ventilation for comfortable sleeping at night insect screens are installed on the sliding side windows The screens can be removed for cleaning The hatchback screen can best be installed with the hatchb...

Page 22: ...o close the toP o Flip the front portion of roof bed mattress toward rear o Pull the crossbar back and slowly lower the roof o As you lower the top gather in the canvas sides of the top A B Have someone outside the vehicle help make sure the fabric does not stick out from the sides of the roof o Assuring yourself that no part of the canvas is caught in hinges or latch grasp lock cover with both ha...

Page 23: ...aps will keep the cargo from shifting Do not exceed the maximum permissible roof rack weight of 1 10 lbs or 50 kg The hinge pins on the strut supports of the pop up roof should be lightly oiled from time to time to assure easy opening and closing of the top Before closingthe pop up roof open a doororwindowto prevent the canvas sides from billowing out due to air pressure build up 22 Roof hinges ww...

Page 24: ...door inside try not to slam it shut With your tefthand pull the door handle forward and slide door up to striker plate Wrth your right hand take hold of the grab handle on the door panel Then close the door with a quick and firm pull forward Move the srnall sliding knob down to latch the door securely Winter camping hints When parking on snow covered or icy surfaces chock all wheels to prevent the...

Page 25: ...ve solvents They may be toxic flammable or haz ardours in other ways Keep all cleaning agents out of the reach of children Camping gear Campirig out can be a lot of fun but it takes some preparation Although we have a few suggestions for your next trip this list is not complete and can be tailored to your individual needs First aid kit and first aid manual Flashlight or lantern Three prong power c...

Page 26: ...ge chest with water tank and storage space 3 Clothes closet with rod and vanity mirror 4 Ceiling cabinet 5 Rear deck mattress 6 Rear bench seat with storage locker 7 Dinette table rear 8 Dinette table front 5 and 6 combine to make the double bed www WestfaliaT3 info a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW Westfalia T25 T3 Vanagon Campervans ...

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