Table Of Contents - Volkswagen Beetle 1977 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Fuel Injection Engines4
Catalytic Converters4
Contents6
Before Getting Behind The Wheel8
In The Driver's Seat8
Vehicle Identification9
Safety Compliance Sticker9
The Chassis Number9
The Engine Number9
Keys10
Doors10
From Outside10
Windows11
Seats11
From Inside11
Seat Adjustment11
Head Restraints12
Backrest Adjustment12
To Release Backrest Lock12
Safety Belts13
Safety Belt Warning System13
Safety Belts For Front Seats13
Safety Belts For Rear Seats14
Belt Care14
Instrument Panel15
Beetle15
Vw Convertible16
Ignition/Steering Lock17
Brake Warning Light17
Power Functioning Of Brake Warning Light17
Emergency Flasher Switch18
Headlight Switch18
Instrument Illumination18
Speedometer Dial19
Turn The Engine Off19
Fuel Gauge19
Turn Signals20
Lace Changer20
Headlight Dimmer20
Windshield Wipers20
Ashtrays21
Rear Window Defogger21
Rear Ashtray21
Front Ashtray21
Assist Straps And Coat Hooks22
Interior Light22
Sun Visors22
Rear View Mirrors22
Hand And Foot Controls23
Clutch Pedal23
Brake Pedal23
Accelerator Pedal23
Gearshift Lever24
Parking Brake Lever24
Speed Ranges24
Reverse24
Starting Hints25
Glove Compartment25
Winter Starting25
Luggage Compartments26
Front Luggage Compartment26
Rear Luggage Compartment26
Heater/Defroster27
Heater Temperature Lever27
Footwell Outlets27
Heat Distribution Lever28
Defroster Vents28
Hints For Defogging And Defrosting28
Ventilation29
Convertible29
Beetle And Convertible30
Sliding Rood30
Convertible Top31
How To Close The Convertible Top31
How To Open The Convertible Top31
Vw Auxiliary Heater32
To Turn The Heater On32
To Turn The Heater Off32
The Heater32
Vw Air Conditioner33
Operating Controls33
Air Volume Switch33
Air Temperature Control33
Starting The Air Conditioner34
Stopping The Air Conditioner34
Operational Hints34
Maintenance Hints34
Towing35
Trailer Hauling35
Winter Operation36
Battery36
Door Locks36
Emergency Equipment36
Genuine Vw Parts37
Autobahn Accessories40
Tires41
Tire Pressures41
Spare Tire Pressure41
Wheel Balancing41
Winter Tires42
Spare Wheel42
Tire Care42
Jack43
Checking Or Correcting The Tire Pressure43
Changing A Wheel44
Container For Windshield Washer Fluid47
Brake Fluid Reservoir47
Fuel Supply48
Fuses49
Unleaded Fuel49
Fuse Arrangement49
Additional Fuses50
Cleaning Your Vw51
Washing Your Vw51
Waxing51
Polishing51
Cleaning Windows52
Weatherstrips52
Windshield Wiper Blades52
Touch-Up Paint52
Removing And Installing Rear Seat53
Bulb Chart53
Replacing Bulbs54
Headlights54
Rear Turn Signal, Stop/Tail Light Or Back-Up Light Bulb55
License Plate Light Bulb55
Interior Light Bulb55
General Services56
Adjusting Or Replacing V-Belt56
Cleaning Or Replacing Spark Plugs57
Removing Spark Plugs57
Cleaning Spark Plugs57
Checking The Engine Oil Level57
Changing The Engine Oil58
Engine Off58
Transmission Oil59
Air Cleaner59
Lubrication60
Front Axle60
Door Hinges And Locks60
Lubricants61
Engine Oil61
Lubricant Additives61
Grease61
Troubleshooting62
Technical Data64
Chassis65
Independent Wheel Suspension65
Springs65
Steering65
Electrical System66
Dimensions And Weights66
Capacities67
Performance67
Emission Control System68
In The Interest Of Clean Air68
High/Low Altitude Operation68
How Emission Control Works68
Crankcase Ventilation69
Exhaust Gas Recirculation69
Catalytic Converter69
Fuel Evaporation Control70
Fuel Tank Venting70
Carbon Canister70
Gas Station Information71
Starting72
Fuel Cap72
Fuel Recommendation72
Engine Oil Grades72
Fuse Box73
Hood Release, Front73
Tire Pressure73
Windshield Washer Container73