Starting hints
Never
start
or
let the
engine
run
in
an
orate
turn
the
ignition
key
allihe way
After
the engine is
warmed
up (not
during
enclosed,
unventilated
area.
Exhaust
0
the left
and
restart,
;
or
shortly
after
engine
start-up)
a
mal-
fumes
from the engine
contain
car-
The red
warning
lights
for
oil
pressure
function
in
the
ignition
system,
caused
|
bon monoxide, which
Is
a
colorless
_@lternator
and
EGR
(where applicable)
_
by
a
faulty
spark
plug,
for
instance,
could
and
odorless
gas.
Carbon
monoxide
in
ihe
‘vel
gaugeaia
ane
the
brake
warn:
reduce
the
effectiveness of
the
converter.
can
be
fatal
if
inhaled.
Ween
the
var
‘ion
is
gare
one
They
To
keep
the
catalytic
converter
operating
Fasten
safety
belts!
should go
out
after
you
have
started the
Propet.
he
avise
a
cen
down
Automatic Transmission
engine. The
brake
warning
light
should
sudden
interruption
in the
oull
of
the
@
Start with selector
lever
in Neutral
ei
out
after
releasing
the
pareing
brake.
engine
under normal
acceleration. This
or
Park
by
letting
itidle with
the
car
stationary...
interruption could be
for
brief
moments
Manwal
Transmission
fe
ew
.
oe"
or
of
longer
duration.
Drive
slowly
(with
@
Start with gearshift
lever
in Neutral.
drive
off
immediately
and maintain
mod-
ate
or
ess
throttle)
to
the
woareat
vw
erate
speed until
the
engine
is
warm.
dealer
or
other
qualified
ksh
Starting
at
all
temperatures
-
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gg
:
oe
q
_
worksnop
to
Winter
starting
of Manual Transmission
have your
ignition
system
checked
and
It
is
not
necessary
to
depress
the accele-
On the Manual
Transmission,
also de-
if
necessary corrected.
rator
pedal when
starting.
This
holdstrue
press
the clutch pedal
when
starting
se
for
a
cold
engine
and
an
engine
at ope-
that
the
starter
only
has
to
crank the
NEVER
LEAVE ENGINE IDLING
UN-
rating
temperature
no matter
what
the
engine.
ATTENDED.
outside
temperature is.
The fuel injection
At
very low
outside temperatures,
switch
If
warning lights should
come
on
system,
with which your Volkswagen is
the
warm
air
blower
off
before starting
to
Indicate
improper operation, they
equipped,
automatically
supplies the
engine (move heater lever up).
would go unheeded.
This could result
required
arnount
of
fuel for Starting.
in
severe
damage
to
the
car.
/
a
Cars
with catalytic
converter
Operate
the
starter
for
a
few
seconds
(California
vehicles)
Do
not
park
por
operate
the
car
in
only.
if
your
Volkswagen
is equipped with
a
areas
where
the
hot
exhaust
system
As
soon
as
the
engine
starts, release
the
catalytic
converter as part
of the emis-
may
come
In
contact
with
dry
grass,
ignition
key.
sion control
system,
the following is
brush, fuel spill
or
other
flammable
lf the engine does
not
start
the
first
time
important to
know:
material.
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