Volkswagen Beetle 1972 Owner's Manual page 29

The red warning lights for generator and
oil pressure in the speedometer dial will
light up when the ignition is turned on.
They should go cut after you have star-
ted the engine.
b - Generator warning light
Stop at once ©
Check first whether the V-bolt is slipping
or broken. The V-belt does not only drive
the generator but also the fan that cools
the engine.
е— Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF
Stop at once..
ifthe red warning light forthe ATF comes
on (Automatic Stick Shift only), It indica-
tes that the Automatic Transmission
Fluid may have reached too high a tem-
perature. This may be caused by stop-
and-go traffic, mountain driving, traller
hauling, etc
Stop the engine and check the ATF level
If it is not as required, do not continue
driving. Contact your nearest Authorized
VW Dealer.
If you have enough ATF, you may con-
tinue driving, but only in a lower driving
range. The ATF warning light should go
out after a while when the ATF has suffi-
ciently cooled down.
If the ATF warming light has come on
while driving in Low range, stop the
engine to permit the ATF to cool down.
You may continue driving after the ATF
warning light has gone out.
1- Ой pressure warning light DIL
Stop at once...
if the ой pressure warning light comes on
while you are driving,
Check the oil level to make sure you
have enough oil. If the cause is some-
where else, do not drive on but contact
your nearest Authorized VW Dealer.
An occasional flickering of the oil pres-
sure warning light when the engine is
icling after a tong high-speed trip is no
'cause for concern if the light goes out
upon acceleration.
Whenever stalled or stopped for repair,
move the car well off the road. Turn on
the emergency flasher and mark the car
with road flares or other warning devices.
Before working on any part in the engine
compartment, wait until the engine nas
sufficiently cooled down.