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- Page 1 ’ Before Driving ® ype 2 Operating Controls ———EETETETETETET— Climate Controls feC__ Do-it-yourself Service => Emission Control Technical Data —S 1978 Owner’s Volkswagen Manual Station Information...
- Page 2 Contents ........Accelerator Defogging and defrosting ..36 pedal ....
- Page 3 ........77=87 mirrors ....Rear view Technicaldata Lane changer ....24 License 53-55 plate ....Rear window Tires ..0..2.0--+--..- defogger .... 23 light cee eee 45-47 ......Toolkit Reverse 31,54 Lights 0.00.0... trailer ..hauling LubricantS Towing ....00--0+-0-- ....
- Page 4 Manuelen unexemplaire dece francais a copy, contact your dealer or concession- auprés du write naire ou de: Volkswagen Canada Ltd. Customer Assistance / Assistance 4 la Clientéle East 1920 Eglinton Ave, Ontario MiL 2Ma2 Scarborough, have illustrations and specifications in this manual Text, ‘our car may...
- Page 5 Ignoring cautions, therm could result in extensive mechanical failure or even physical injury. fi candition by r ra driving Volkswagen Yo u orranty explains keep your rviced r ly. having Maintenance a nc e Always hi the W &...
- Page 6 Operating your car out- side the U.S.A. Canada Government to take your regulations in the United plan outside Certain Volkswagen models available States and Canada require that limits of the United in Europe aufomo- continental States delivery under tourist meet biles specific...
- Page 7 Speed Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission at full drive your Volkswagen is no speed from the first day. There — Driving or 24 km/h gear break-in schedule. ranges between 10 and 32 mph or gear| up to top speed km/h...
- Page 8 OPERATE YOUR CAR SAFELY A lot has gone manufacture into Before going onatrip... advanced your Volkswagen. Including Depress knob in the center @) Check fluid level. It should be brake techniques, rigid engineering quality steering wheel check whether horn near MAX mark.
- Page 9 seat... On the highway... Inthe driver's or stalled for repairs, stopped When ( Position seat for easy reach of con- Expect the drive defensively. Always trols. well move off the road, unexpected. flasher the emergency possible. Set turns and lane Adjust to indicate Use signals...
- Page 10 Compliance sticker assurance Chassis Number This sticker is your that your with all woe’ appli- a l s o Volkswagen complies on the Instrument panel t e t ‘t cable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan- ‘t visible that were dards which...
- Page 11 OPERATING CONTROLS Yent windows (where applicable) The same key is used for the ignition/ open the vent turn knob windows, rear move locking lever steering doors and driving lock, direction, num- compartment lid. The forward and window. push luggage is stamped the key head.
- Page 12 Since your won't locked Volkswagen almost tight slam shut while the is still should close if you it will be easier the door car.
- Page 13 — — Beate — — & i" —— ’ B22-L49 é Sliding door drive with In the VW Kombi and VW Delivery Van, Always locked sliding door. You can only lock and unlock the sliding open from the outside door the key.
- Page 14 Seats Seatback adjustment adjust the We recommend you do cannot tilt backrest is secured and seat while driving. Your driver's seat forward accidentally. forward back- may suddenly jerk ward, which could result loss lever (2) backrest, push the control, To adjust seat cushion down at...
- Page 15 installing Stand outside vehicle and position seat of tracks. in front runner inboard seat Hock track first. Then insert outer runner you. pulling seat slightly toward With adjustment lever either raised seat slide back depressed, tracks. The hook (3) need not be lifted when seat as the seat can back...
- Page 16 — — t h e EES ci: ORemoving installing front passenger seater mode l seat > \\ ae only) Seek Caren ‘Me ee Sets Lift seat at the front edge first; then Cte \:. Dies §=6remove. ares” “a Bete => ‘S- When seat back...
- Page 17 > SS Atenas — “ MES, ‘ “As Preqit fo SET ES ESET fiteT seats in the Center Removing installing seatbench rear passenger compartment seats the rear passenger compart- seat After nuts loosening retaining remove ment can be out. center seat taken First...
- Page 18 — belts Safety Safety belts for front seats should worn A shoulder belt protec- your passenger's For you and 4°7° than 1.40 person times less tion, safety belts would while the is in motion. height because in its —_ [sense most and there- protective position,...
- Page 19 » care Belt eee. to ex- shorten the rear been Tolengthen Belts that have subjected belt, hold) cessive siretch forces belt tongue at right to the belt accident angie section in the should be replaced. and pull the respective belt desired direction.
- Page 20 — Instrument panel — — — — ‘ “7 —..- \“ _ — “17 “ —— « ed a] Kutt ‘ cecal “a ~ — — Heater temperature — gauge 13 — Windshield lever ..and warning lights . 20 Fuel wipers/washer lever 24 heating...
- Page 21 “WZ ignition/steering lock £ equipped with anti- Remove key lock steering steering wheel > theft ignition @Tun lock. Pos. 1 and pull out. key back Important reminders before starting Turn wheel untilit locks. steering r e move come \ dm aft e r )822-514 Wi l e s...
- Page 22 Indicator or a— Oil pressure light lights warning warning indicator or ignition is turned lights when the following warning lights fuel gauge dial: lt should go out after the star- engine ted. ONCE... STOF AT " comes on oil pressure warning light while you are warning...
- Page 23 > — Alternator gas recirculation warning light Exhaust light e-tTurn signals Canada is turmed on. (Service reminder For details see “Turn when the ignition models signals” lights up It should go out after engine is connected) started. The EGR indicator lamp will light comes on you are driv-...
- Page 24 Speedometer dial sevie towed the nearest Proper indicates speedometer road speed; Your Volkswagen functioning of equipped with brake warning light odometer records the distances dri- assisted dual power circuitbrake system.
- Page 25 —- ‘ D>. ¢-@feg —«a (@AA) (> 11—Headlight switch Emergency flasher switch 17—Rear window defogger Pull turn on your is cisabled or Turn ignition on first. the knob the first stop parked under marker the parking lights, the side emergency the switch Pull out the knob...
- Page 26 —— — aa ee Turn signal / headlight dimmer Headlight dimmer switch lever and windshield wiper/ Washer washer lever Fast. ——_ There are levers just behind the steering wheel: turn The lever on the left side is for the “ x dimmer Turn signal/headlight...
- Page 27 — — [Baz-gas| Rear Interior Ashtrays lights view mirrors r e r e out e rs r o r mirrors t h e Inside Adjust sal e You will find one in the front on ashtray Switch positions Front interior light: instrument in the rear panel...
- Page 28 — — — — Coat hooks/Assist handles For your are several convenience, there wera coat hooks on the door posts. a way Hang clothes in such that they da the criver's vision. impair For easier entrance exit of passen- fomerag gers, we have provided 5 assist handles:...
- Page 29 The fuel injection outside Indicate improper operation, they warm before starting with which your Volkswagen is blower system, would go unheeded. This could result supplies the engine (move heater lever up). equipped, automatically severe to the car.
- Page 30 — Fuel supply | ‘UNLEADED FUEL ONLY octane Unleaded fuels may be available rating which you will ——— Cana- outside the continental U.S. and find visible after plate, taking cars with converter da. Therefore, catalytic recommend you do the filler cap of your is based (Cali- fornia...
- Page 31 drive improve fuel mileage you get dangerous if Engine exhaust is is what in fuel mileage Therefore: inhaled. Never Fuel economy will vary depending on maintained <A well tuned and properly St e n f u n you get maximum fuel will drive, optional help...
- Page 32 — Controls for Automatic Transmission — Brake pedal Moisture brakes affects braking New brake pads or linings 3 fake Make sure movement linings that the of the Driving through deep water may pads have the when —/'ghest obstructed brake pedal tire traction.
- Page 33 — - » Automatic Transmission BF... ‘ Driving the Automatic Transmission The selector lever has positions: you should know There are few points Park want full of your take advantage Neutral Reverse 822-50 Transmission. Automatic Bios Parking brake Remember “ §...
- Page 34 Therefore, only shift down into driving Emergency starting When stopping temporarily, at traffic range “2” when is below speed Your Automatic Trans- Volkswagen with lights it is not necessary example, move the selector to Neutral. or 80 km/h. It necessary...
- Page 35 Parking Maneuvering between forward and the kickdown position. When parking your car, apply the park- When point alternating transmission now shift brake first; move while will then the selector automatically drive instance, reyerse next parking into the gear to you maxi- tight lower give...
- Page 36 — for Manual Transmission Controls — a reverse gear are as illustra- ranges arranged Speed drive your full Volkswagen ted. on the shift lever from the first There is no Resting your hand speed day. cause premature knob while driving will break-in schedule.
- Page 37 ——— CLIMATE CONTROLS Heater/Defroster £ careeamam A fresh air heater/defroster is standard equipment your Volkswagen. “ Ihe three control levers located the instrument panel. Heater lever temperature The warm air ocutiets for front This tampe- right red lever controls the “9...
- Page 38 — — —_ — Fresh air ventilation fresh air circulation systern Hints for defogging and defrosting provides continous draft-free of air exchange é “ your while driving. Defogging defrosting of wind- “ more effective direct shield will total front. With the blue lever -3-— the dash- —...
- Page 39 > meet " ” —_ 152-939 — > “ ‘ i... Brose “4 é vents compart- vents for passenger compart- Flow—through Fresh air for passenger Fresh ventilation ment Siation Wagon models ment 7-seater Station Wagon models in 9-seater rear partition Air that enters interior of Two fresh...
- Page 40 Heater Auxiliary — " in the auxiliary heating system engine heat combined with exchangers heater booster, which Gassoline-operated —__.._-—s« 822-487; draws its fuel from the vehicle's fuel t a nk. Sliding roof Cale (optional equipment) in the The fresh air is engine preheated —...
- Page 41 the TEMP Maintenance the timer, depress >: first switch B and turn stop. right over During the winter and when criving snow the desired very poor tend roads, mud Release switch. Then select com- — ’ accurnulate in the switch further exhaust temperature by turning the...
- Page 42 finish, either by scratching if the dirt is paint, slicatic Ikewac rubbed into the sirnply by Application Volkswagen Product chemical effect dirt particles have paint surface. possi b l e dirt should be washed fore Wash and Wax...
- Page 43 Waxing Windshield wiper blades finish. remain on the paint Waxing needed when you Remove wiper periodically really blades hard bristle brush and Remove it early with soaked with have washed your with the and scrub with cloth car-wash have special paint cleaner. If you not use acar a strong solution.
- Page 44 Fuses and relays A failure in the electrical system may be When fuse is blown, it is not sufficient account should fuses be patched fuse cr a caused defective burned merely it. Tne cause up with tin foil or wire as this may cause replace of the circuit...
- Page 45 Genuine VW Parts: The people who built ells should you. “qu < www.vw-t2-builli.de...
- Page 46 There’s nothing Genuine VW Parts your That’s one reason — why it runs a new like same knows in quite your peaple whe built And when it comes to build replacement paris, them same standards and original specifications sure equipment. So of proper VW fit and customary >...
- Page 47 ietnieclbianattn rattan CHONG “2) ©) " “ap >...
- Page 48 — — — — yarn Autobahn Accessories: SEP) ’ ° can turn VW into They your amaummmeeeee, '\ | your personalized VW. — — — Autobahn Accessories personalize your help — — — into an of your individual taste, style lurn expression PARA...
- Page 49 — Additional relays fuses Plug-in Two fuses for heater auxiliary located the instrument under panel: amp fuse current main circuit To preclude possibility damage, nearfuse Dox, amp fuse recommend you have a defective heater booster (overheat- < > checked and relay exchanged by your —...
- Page 50 Bulb chart U.S. Bulb for Trade Canada WW Part No.* Part No.* 2VP 118114 sealed beam headlights 6074 Nivyéi42 10384 ZVP 116034 7362 Front turn signal/parking lights rear 118 8716 1816 side marker lights Front and Niyv7v17¥2 NW? 732 2 Z2VP 118073 1073 Rear turn...
- Page 51 — Replacing bulbs Headlights — ~ Your Volkswagen is equipped with When installing a new sealed beam unit, filament seven sure inch double sealed beam three lugs headlight Wee] agar units. engage properly in the support ring. jaegh screw Loosely insert the...
- Page 52 — — — — — — | ) PHHEEE) ——X—x———== — ¥ maj, — Ea\\) ‘ Seas > ‘re, ® plate Rear bulb turn / stop side marker light Rear / tail light License light bulb signal bulb back-up light bulb hove compartment pictures...
- Page 53 Interior light bulb Pull interior light carefully with screwdriver. Take out. bulb bulb. Install at rear then press Insert housing first, engages. until retaining spring itin...
- Page 54 Location under front seat bench In models with a front seat bench, the < spare wheel is located under the front passengers seat. remove “S| the spare wheel, lift the front edge of the passenger seat unhook backrest. Fold the Fae) backrest forward, and move the seat approximately 71 in / 25...
- Page 55 1410 Changing wheel If you have a flat move tire, road- > way. emergency Turn flasher. Im ‘fe addition, mark the position of your car with flares other warning devices alert other motorists. sure Before wheel, be change “a e e k necessary, is level and firm.
- Page 56 Step Never jack the the bumper body. — ™ you are sure raise until ’ the jack is securely engaged. » remain in the car Passengers should * ) ) jacked up. when the > « € ’ To raise the car, turn the handle >...
- Page 57 —eanws SSeS -¢ “an. p> mame ’ ‘ epee “a — “ 22474 nuts should have upper part, the hub cap snap into to lower tightened will a=toraise Correctly Make sure it is properly / 15 mkg. This torque torque of place.
- Page 58 — Winter operation must Engine oil you mainly drive short distances from seeping in. Water the locks checked battery be removed with air after- city traffic, have the and, compressed tem- if necessary between will tend thicken at outside wards. Squirt lock de-icer, anti-freeze, charged regular peratures which may...
- Page 59 Tires radial Tire pressures is equipped with tubeless Your VW service good handling and long designation: recom- tires of either it is important to maintain life, which ended tire pressures. Tires VW-recommended cold tire inflation above below specifications pressures are listed on a sticker on the inflated R 1406 Reinforced...
- Page 60 ‘ ‘ becomes ‘/ie of (1.6 tread depth The sketch left illustrates mm). When the indicators appear in two tires can be rotated, depending adjacent grooves, it is time want more or not you include your whether r o r o ue the tires.
- Page 61 tires Winter For best riding handling, repla- Winter are not wet or tires essential absolutely dry, snowfree roads as a same ce all this cars four tires time. with radial because ply tires, normal tire. radial tires are very on winter possible, replace tires in pairs,...
- Page 62 extreme Exercise when working caution Engine compartment under the engine hood compartment engine of any motor wheels blocked with wedges You have access compart- engine vehicle area. potentially hazardous and that cannot rear engine ment through outside engine are not familiar fully with...
- Page 63 replacing Cleaning spark plugs Turn the off! engine 0.028 in Removing spark plugs — connector and Grasp the spark plug pull Since the spark plug gap tends crease the ignition wires as time during normal off. Do operation, pull connectors. may separate from the it is advisable they...
- Page 64 — Woes The difference between “min” and “a: > ‘nn U.S. quart/ is about “max” marks Imp. quart/or 0.5 liter. your car depends on oil “3 engine in parts. lubricate and cool all of its moving Therefore the engine should be regularly fice he and kept...
- Page 65 — ® Drain the is still oil when the engine — warm. Remove — drain plug first. After the oil is drained, take 4" cen- oil strainer by rarmoving the ad™ " Mahan ter nut clean it. The clean- should be ing of the strainer done specified mileage...
- Page 66 — — Manual. — Transmission oil Automatic transmission Both transmission and final drive are wsdia even dirt. Only maged combined in speck housing. The lubricant tiny ot shout when ada l n k free <a fags used oil which does not have hypoid be changed.
- Page 67 — — — —— <r > —? See CAUTIONS on page 56. sue, Checking, cleaning exchanging element ;———sfilter — oecd Disconnect upper part of Afrom hose — tek” low- ’ heater air blower. Open clamp & remove er part of hose A and hose.
- Page 68 —— — “ ‘ °- ’ none <> ss’ ‘ ‘ 1h ae — — ¥ ’ > \ies seat " ££ « —= _—_ Lubrication Front axle Door hinges and locks once a Lubricate the front axle year Before grease into forcing The hinges of the sliding...
- Page 69 42 (3.0 by attaching the from the air pump the container your Authorized Volkswagen Dealer. hose hose, Every 2 years, the brake fluid has to be Place cover over container cap. See Maintenance plastic replaced.
- Page 70 =< Checking battery fluid level Cleaning terminals and connections —_— You can check the fluid level through the The terminals and connections should be j a e transparent battery housing. fluid kept clean and greased with silicone level should between the up- spray or always be Make sure...
- Page 71 Charging of Battery Slow battery charging necessary t o take WARNINGS outthe bat- 1-Charging rate not over 6 Itis not Amp. charger tery from the compartment, 2-Connect switch on charger cables and engine Charge necessary discon- battery in ventilated and it is also well cables.
- Page 72 — Emergency starting should be 5. Start your Car with booster battery the usual manner. FUG. 6. Remove jumper cables from both bat- with cables jumper Remove vent caps from bat- exact reverse booster _teries order: Steps Warnings Preferab- tery and discharged battery.
- Page 73 It is Always observe laws ignition possible ordinances governing turn towing. able operate signals, parking Volkswagen. stop lights. use an sure appropriate trailer - — CAUTION DO NOT leave the ignition hitch (available through VW dealers), periods of...
- Page 74 Troubleshooting t r oubl e t r a e r e cei v es cogs, i t i t auving encounter Always support your aver with suit- Note: The adjustment of idling and maintenance Should able stands if it is necessary to your timing...
- Page 75 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE WHAT or dead Charge battery. VWowill not start: down replace will not turn battery. engine Make sure that all connections are over turns over Loose connection tight. A. Check both cable connections battery grounded end of A. At battery slowly.
- Page 76 PROBLEM TO DO PROBABLE CAUSE WHAT Y. li spark is present Y. Check in this sequence: black coil Turn ignition off. Remove distributor roter. Clean distributor cable, trouble contacts someone start with stiff Have is in ignition systern. paper (post card). engine.
- Page 77 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Engine stalls while Failure in 10. See paragraph 5 through 7. ignition vehicle is driven. system. is left in supply Fuel Check whether any gasoline tank. exhausied, filter may be Fuel See your VW dealer cleaning of all components of the fuel system.
- Page 78 Authorized Volkswagen dealers improved combustion process Volkswagen makes tools to have VW trained mechanics and offer fast, harmful emissions from special possible keep the engine efficient...
- Page 79 — Emission Control Crankcase Ventilation System ventilation harmtul emissions Through crankcase from to reach the outside engine crankcase permitted r——__ <i] recirculated to atmosphere. These emissions the air cleaner. From here the emissions mix with the air/fuel mixture in the intake and are later burned system engine...
- Page 80 } Fuel Evaporation Control The sealed Volkswagen fuel evaporation system prevents ————= gasoline vapors from escaping the atmosphere through following controls: Fuel tank venting chamber expansion for the fuel tank part vent lines are of the fuel tank vent system.
- Page 81 — — word of CAUTION important Emission Control System your with an Emission assure efficient car is operation of the S tarting Your equipped Control components System: Control System. E migsian major engine leave idling Gas Recircu- attended of this system Exhaust your warning...
- Page 82 CARS WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTER (California models) not turn the ignition off while the Immediate is moving. damage converter will result if catalytic turn your car the ignition off while if you try push-start moving, con- car... under these because reach ditions unburned fuel converter.
- Page 83 TECHNICAL DATA Engine rear. controll- Four four stroke, Thermostatically cylinder, horizontally opposed gear-type pump. crankshaft. Pressure oil feed ed air with cooling by cooler, full flow filter and strainer. Selfadjusting hydraulic valves. Electric fuel injection. Paper element air cleaner. Activated pump.
- Page 84 Transmissions Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission combined with final drive. The transmission consists of forward gears converter gearing with three hydrodynamic torque planetary reverse. two constant joints per shaft. shafts with velocity Drive Manual Transmission clutch. single plate dry Clutch pedal, free -1 in play: (10-25 mm)
- Page 85 Imp. Capacities U.S. Metric ) © =© liters 14.6 12.1 Fuel tank oo....0.8 gal 4 liters Reserve (oi capacity) total 3.1 qt 3.5 liters oil with filterchange .... Engine 3.0 liters 2.6 gt 3.2qt withoutfilterchange ..Engine oil 3.1 qt liters 3.7% qt...
- Page 86 eee eee Electrical Volt system Voltage cece 0n U.S. 54Ah Battery models, ....-..0.-..Canada models Additional battery for Carnpmobile with 4&8 ....refrigerator eee eee eeeeee Starter ......max. Alternator 55 Amp. (770 Watt) on U.S. models, max. on Canada 70 Amp.
- Page 87 Dimensions Wheelbase in (2400 mr) 6.94.5 ..Turning circle approx. 40ft (123m) diameter, at front Track (at gross. vehicle weight)}54.8 in (1395 at rear Track (at gross vehicle .57.2 in (1455 mm) weight station Kombi Camp- Delivery mobile Wagon 177.4/4505...
- Page 88 wa. viw=t2=bu Ide...
- Page 89 Lubricant additives mix any type of lf your is properly maintained, it is uneconomical Volkswagen fluids. additive with oils and transmissions lubricating Grease grease with lithium base should used for the front axle. Multi-purpose...
- Page 90 — GAS STATION INFORMATION £ Starting Fuel cap Engine oil grades Manual Transmission Neutral. St a rt Start rear wheel. Above right Use quality — labeled “For Service API/ Autom. Transmission Neutral euel recommendation SE”. See chart page oil viscosity cars Transmission It is not...
- Page 91 — — =’axe fluid reservoir Tire pressure container up to 42 Pressurize psi (3.0 kg’ doorjamb. em“) seat. Brake fluid See sticker on left through container hose. level “iz° ¢rivers — between compartment upper B attery engine andloweredge Check fluid level through transparent eaeneclr,...
- Page 92 ENGINE BRAKES dual circuit power-assisted discs front, drums rear Horsepower SAE 4200 rpm SUSPENSION No. of cylinders 4-wheel independent STEERING Displacement 1870 cm? (120.2 cu in) roller steering mount Type horizontally opposed, rear Cooling fan on crankshait cooling Fuel DRIVE supply fuel injection TRAIN...
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