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Summary of Contents for Volkswagen Sedan 111 1971
- Page 1 8-1970...
- Page 2 Brakefluid renewal has so far been carried out at specified intervals. Every two years. But now we have a better way. In the future we'll change the brakefluid when it's necessary for safe operation. After a brakefluid analysis. Every 18000 miles or once a year.
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- Page 5 Congratulations! You are now the owner of a Volkswagen. A lot has gone into the manufacture of your car. Including advanced engineering techniques, rigid quality controls and thorough inspections. The engineering and safety features that have gone into your VW will be enhanced by . . . you.
- Page 6 This precaution is taken for your protection — to aid in the apprehension Volkswagen. The buzzer will sound if you open of thieves and the recovery of stolen vehicles. the driver's door while the key is in the steering/ignition lock.
- Page 7 This sticker, also found in the left doorjamb, assures you that your 1971 Volkswagen complies with all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards which were in effect at the time the vehicle was produced. The tires of your Volkswagen conform to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, When purchasing replacement tires, make sure that they show the same specifications for tire size, load, carrying capacity etc.
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
....... . All pictures are of the Volkswagen Sedan 113 with Manual Transmission. The text in the Owner's Manual is based on this vehicle. -
Page 9: Introduction
Get to know your new car quickly so you can start off on your first trip with complete confidence. The first part of this booklet deals with the operation of your Volkswagen. We urge you to read it carefully. The second part tells you everything about winter driving and care of the car. It also contains some useful do-it-yourself tips. -
Page 10: Identification Plate, Chassis Number, Engine Number
. . . lock. On the Volkswagen Sedan 111 the plate is located behind the spare wheel..and on the instrument panel so that the The 10 digit number after the words „Fahr-... -
Page 11: Operation
This key locks the glove compartment (except Volkswagen Sedan 111). Be sure the key numbers are recorded on the first page of the VW Maintenance Record. If you should lose a key, you can obtain a re- placement from your Authorized Volkswagen Dealer. -
Page 12: Doors
Doors 3 - Vent wing fastener The doors can be closed more easily if a window is opened slightly. To open the vent wing, turn knob of vent wing fastener until locking catch points in driving 1 - Window crank direction and push knob of vent wing fastener 2 - Armrest and door closing grip forward. -
Page 13: Seats
Seats Your Volkswagen has separate front seats. You can alter seat and backrest positions to suit you. This is quite simple — — just lift the lever at the front right hand side The backrest can be set to four different angles... -
Page 14: Seat Belts
Seat Belts Your Volkswagen is equipped with a seat belt for each seat. Occupants of the vehicle should tongue at a right angle to belt and pull belt wear the belts at all times. through. Shoulder belts should not be worn by persons less than approximately 55 inches in height. - Page 15 The rear seats Operation: After sitting down and making your- Each rear seat is equipped with an adjustable lap belt. self comfortable, pull the longer section of the belt across in front of you. Insert the belt ton- gue into the buckle and press lightly together. A click will be heard when the buckle locks.
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Page 17: Instrument Panel, Hand And Foot Controls
Instrument panel, hand and foot controls Even if it is not your first Volkswagen, just have a quick look at the dash and try out the various knobs and levers with the ignition switched on: 1 - Defroster vents ............ - Page 18 18 - Switch for rear window defogger 16 - Gearshift lever for Manual Transmission (Volkswagen Sedan 113 only) If the vehicle is disabled or parked under (for Automatic Stick Shift see page 32) With the ignition switched on, the rear window emergency conditions, pull the switch to make all four turn signals flash at once.
- Page 19 (see also page 24). 5 - Windshield wipers and washer For added protection, the glove compartment can be locked (except on the Volkswagen The two-speed wipers are controlled by turning Sedan 111). This prevents access to the front the wiper switch knob.
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Page 20: Sliding Roof
The outside mirror is hinged to fold flat upon Except on the Volkswagen Sedan 111 the right the recess. contact. - Page 21 To remove ashtray, press it down lightly and lift out. To put it back, insert the ashtray first at the top, then push it in. The Volkswagen Sedan 111 does not have an ashtray for the rear seat passengers. 5 - Interior light Switch positions: —...
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Page 22: Ventilation
Ventilation Turn knobs to the left — increasing air flow 1 - Fresh air control knobs Your Volkswagen is equipped with flow-through Turn knobs to the right — decreasing air flow ventilation: vents behind the rear side windows The volume of fresh air coming from the vents... - Page 23 Corporation Utah New Jersey Greenbush Road Arkansas Volkswagen Mid-America, Inc. Any one of these Authorized Volkswagen Dealers is well Orangeburg, New York 10962 New York 8825 Page Blvd. (914) 359-5000 Kansas equipped to answer all questions you might have about Missouri St.
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Page 24: Vw Air Conditioner
VW Air Conditioner (Only available in the USA as optional equipment) Operating controls 1 - Air volume switch ("AIR") 2 - Air temperature switch ("COLDER") 3 - Air discharge louvers This switch serves two functions. It turns the By progressively turning this switch to the right, These movable louvers can be adjusted by air conditioning system on and off and controls the desired cooling range can be selected. - Page 25 Caution: With the engine running, windows and fresh Turning the air volume switch to the "OFF" An air-conditioned Volkswagen should only position stops the entire air conditioning air regulator closed, turn the air temperature be raised on a special lift available at any system.
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Page 26: Heating
Heating Hint: 1 - Heating control lever Defrosting the windshield will be more effec- Lever up — heat on tive, when the levers in the vents —1 b — are Lever down — heat off moved to the left, the levers for the front foot- With the heating system switched on, warm air well heating —... -
Page 27: Vw Auxiliary Heater
VW Auxiliary Heater (Optional equipment) During the winter and when driving over very To switch the heater on, pull the knob (arrow) poor roads, mud or snow may tend to accu- out. This lights up a green warning lamp in the mulate on the exhaust and combustion air in- knob. -
Page 28: Luggage Compartments
The correct distribution of load means fully by pressing the knob in the hood handle. the best road holding, so take advantage of the possibilities offered by the Volkswagen with To close the front hood, just press it down its two luggage compartments. - Page 29 1 screwdriver with reversible blade for slotted fluid. It is advisable to add a cleaning solution to the water, such as Volkswagen's Windshield and Phillips screws Washer Anti-Freeze and Solvent, as clear water...
- Page 30 The rear luggage compartment is readily acces- If you wish to carry extra large pieces of By tightening the hold down strap the rear seat sible if you fold the rear backrest down. To do luggage in the sedan, you can strap the rear back rest can be held in a nearly horizontal backrest down by hooking the hold down strap this, simply pull the strap —...
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Page 31: Convertible Top
Convertible top — opening and closing You can open the Convertible top with ease, but open it only when it is dry and clean because sharp particles of dirt will damage the material. First, release the locking levers for the top above the front vent windows and fold top backwards. Pull top cover and padding towards the rear and out of the linkage. -
Page 32: What To Check
To close the filler neck on the Volkswagen Sedan 113 and Convertible turn the cap to the To check the brake warning light depress it right until it locks with a click. - Page 33 The lights Two more important points: include parking and side marker lights, head- If the vehicle is used mostly under very lights, tail lights, license plate light, turn signals, dusty conditions, the oil bath air cleaner brake lights and back-up lights. The headlights, must be checked frequently, even daily if turn signals, brake lights and back-up lights necessary.
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Page 34: Starting The Engine
On the Manual Trans- reason, you can drive on. But try to get the mission depress clutch pedal, so that the vehicle to an Authorized Volkswagen Dealer starter only has to crank the engine. as soon as possible because the battery will soon run down. -
Page 35: Driving Hints
3rd gear for brief periods only. Bear in mind, 31 and 62 mph in 4th gear Volkswagen automobiles have excellent brakes. But do not forget that the braking distance in- creases very rapidly as the speed increases. At 60 mph for example, it is four times longer than at 30 mph. -
Page 36: Vw Automatic Stick Shift
VW Automatic Stick Shift Driving ranges vantage of the additional engine braking. Low is also recommended for particularly slow Your Automatic Stick Shift has three forward driving over rough ground. Speeds from driving ranges and one reverse. They have 0 - 35 mph can be obtained in this range. been designed so that you will very quickly know which range to use to produce the best Driving Range 1... - Page 37 Driving Range 2 Driving downhill Towing If you make full use of the braking power of It is possible to tow a trailer or another vehicle is the range that should normally be used for with the Automatic Stick Shift. However, it is highway driving.
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Page 38: Winter Operation
Winter operation Tires with badly worn treads are very danger- Radial ply tires are suitable all year round. If Do not, under any circumstances, try to in- ous, particularly in the winter. Make sure they winter conditions are not too severe, they may fluence the heating of the vehicle by covering are replaced in time. - Page 39 Engine oil of SAE 30 grade will tend to thicken much harder in cold weather. Apart from the at temperatures around freezing and may cause higher current consumption when starting and difficult starting. As soon as winter tempera- using the lights more often, there are numerous tures are expected, change to a thinner grade other electrical items used mainly in winter, of engine oil.
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Page 40: Care Of Car
If the dirt cannot be removed with clear water, All Purpose Cleaner or a suitable shampoo can The items listed below will help you preserve the built-in beauty of your Volkswagen. Com- be added. Afterward, rinse all traces of the... - Page 41 To give lasting protection in periods, the garage and car interior should be the winter, the chrome parts can be coated with aired from time to time to prevent the formation Volkswagen's Chrome Cleaner and Protection. of mould and damp stains inside the vehicle.
- Page 42 When very dirty use water. Volkswagen's All Purpose Cleaner. Use only a Spots in the top material must never be re- dry foam cleaner on the leatherette of the seats...
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Page 43: Tires
4 - Replace missing valve dust caps as soon as possible. high speeds. If the tire pressure is not checked The original equipment tires on your Volkswagen are provided with built-in tread wear indicators regularly, abnormal tire wear can result. -
Page 44: Do-It-Yourself Tips
Just in case you have to carry out a repair yourself we have included some information on the next few pages which should help you. All other repairs should always be performed by an Authorized Volkswagen Dealer. Whenever you see the familiar VW sign on the roadside, you can be sure of expert advice and quick, effi- cient assistance. - Page 45 Removing and installing rear seat Installing front seats Raise seat and pull forward slightly. Tilt it on Position seat in front of runners. one side and remove. Lift seat slightly and insert guide in runner on the tunnel side. Lift seat into car holding it diagonally. Position front edge on rear seat support.
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Page 46: Changing Wheels
Changing wheels On the Volkswagen Sedan 111 lift the spare Take off hub cap with remover and jack bar by Apply the hand brake. wheel so that you have better access to the hooking the remover into the holes in the edge... - Page 47 Insert jack into socket and push the jack tube Insert a bolt and tighten it only so far that the Insert bar into wrench and tighten the wheel wheel can be swung around to align the other bolts diagonally to 110 ft. lbs. Have it checked down until it touches the ground.
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Page 48: Adjusting Or Replacing V Belt
Adjusting or replacing V belt The belt tension is adjusted by varying the To adjust the belt, remove the rear part of the number of washers between the pulley halves. pulley on the generator. When loosening and Taking washers out increases the tension, tightening the nut, place a screwdriver through putting them in decreases it. -
Page 49: Cleaning Fuel Pump Filter
Cleaning or replacing spark plugs Cleaning fuel pump filter Pull connector off. Remove plug and take filter out. Remove plug with socket wrench and bar. Dirty plugs should be cleaned with a sand blaster but in an emergency, the carbon can be re- Reinstall plug immediately to prevent fuel moved with a wood chip. - Page 50 Authorized VW Dealers use a new service system specially developed for the VW. Lots of service stations say they can repair Volkswagens and a lot of them really can. But they cannot offer you VW Diagnosis and Maintenance — our new service system.
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Page 51: Adjusting Headlights
= Height of headlamp center from floor A — Lateral aim b = Distance between headlamps (45.3 in., Volkswagen Sedan 111 : 41.1 in.) B — Vertical aim c = 2 in. -
Page 52: Bulb Chart
U.S. Replace- ment bulbs Part No. Your Volkswagen is equipped with double fila- ment seven inch sealed beam units. Should it Sealed beam (headlights) ........ - Page 53 Rear turn signal, stop/tail light Front turn signal/parking light bulb License plate light bulb or side marker light bulb or back-up light bulbs Open rear hood. Remove two Phillips screws. Unscrew three Phillips screws so that the lens Remove screws on each side of lens and take can be taken off.
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Page 54: Replacing Fuses
Automatic Stick Shift and Brake warning light Rear window defogger Low beam, right Interior light, High beam, left (switch current), Buzzer alarm High beam warning Parking and side marker Fuel gauge light light, left, Tail light, left Emergency flasher system Volkswagen Sedan 111... - Page 55 Two additional 8 amp. fuses in separate fuse Another 8 Amp. fuse in a separate fuse holder holders are located on a support near the igni- — C — on the left underneath the rear seat is tion coil in the engine compartment: for the main current of the rear window de- fogger.
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Page 56: Care Of Battery
If you store your vehicle for a prolonged period, it is advisable to take the battery to an Authorized Volkswagen Dealer. A battery which is not in constant use will discharge itself in time and this can cause permanent damage to the plates if the battery is not checked about every four weeks and charged as necessary. -
Page 57: Towing
Towing At the rear a towing eye is fitted underneath At the front the Volkswagen Sedan 113 and the bumper. the Convertible has another towing eye at the front axle. It must be taken care that no undue or sudden stress will be applied. -
Page 58: Trouble Shooting
VW going again. Locate the problem and probable cause of the trouble in the guide on the following pages and follow the directions on what to do. If the trouble is serious or you are uncertain as to its origin, be sure to see an Authorized Volkswagen Dealer as soon as possible. - Page 59 Problem Probable Cause What To Do C. If sparks appear at high tension cable, the distributor cap should be cleaned inside and VW will not start: outside. Reconnect high tension cable. Remove all spark plugs. If plugs are clean and dry, engine turns over reconnect ignition cables to spark plugs and bring spark plugs in connection with metal (ground).
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Page 60: Fuel And Lubricants
Fuel Your Volkswagen will run satisfactorily on regular fuels which fulfill the octane requirements of the engine (91 Octane). If regular fuels with adequate anti-knock qualities are not available, premium fuels should be used or mixed with the regular fuel. - Page 61 No additives should be mixed with fuel or lubricating oils and fluids. Grease 1. Multi-purpose grease with a lithium base should be used for the front axle of the Volkswagen Sedan 111 and door hinges. 2. Silicon spray or petroleum jelly should be used for the battery terminals and posts.
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Page 62: Lubrication
Lubrication Engine Regular oil changes are necessary even if the very best brand of oil is used because dirty oil in the engine means increased wear and reduces service life. The oil is drained, when warm, by removing the plug in the oil strainer cover plate. Flushing is not necessary but the strainer must be removed and cleaned at every oil change. -
Page 63: Manual Transmission And Automatic Stick Shift
Manual Transmission and Automatic Stick Shift Transmission and final drive are combined in cause of a considerable and prolonged change An ATF tank filler (D) with a dipstick attached one housing and both are lubricated with the in temperature (see page 57), proceed as to its cover is provided for this purpose on the follows. -
Page 64: Front Axle (Vw Sedan 111 Only)
Front axle (Applies to the Volkswagen Sedan 111 only. The front axle of the Volkswagen Sedan 113 and the Convertible does not have to be lubricated.) The front axle can only be lubricated properly when it is free of load, that is with the front end lifted and the wheels hanging free. -
Page 65: Hinges And Locks
Hinges and locks The door hinges as well as the door and hood The door locks are lubricated with a few drops locks should be lubricated every 3,000 miles. of oil after the plug has been removed from the access hole. To lubricate the door hinges, your Authorized VW Dealer uses a grease gun with a tapered The hood locks are lubricated lightly. -
Page 66: Air Cleaner
Air cleaner A dirty air cleaner element not only reduces the engine output but can also cause premature engine wear. If local conditions are such that the vehicle is often driven on very dusty roads, the cleaner must be checked frequently, even daily if necessary. All the dust present in the air drawn in by the engine is retained by the filter element in the upper part of the air cleaner and washed out by the oil in the lower part when the vehicle is in motion. - Page 67 In any authorized VW dealer's service department, you get VW Specialists who know VW's intimately. A VW Specialist works on VW's. Period. Every so often he takes time off and gets a refresher course at one of our VW training centers. So he learns to fix Volkswagens before he starts working on your car.
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Page 68: Technical Data
Technical data Engine Four cylinder, four stroke, horizontally opposed, in rear. Air cooling by fan, thermostat-controlled. Pressure oil feed with gear-type pump. Oil cooler. Mechanical fuel pump. Downdraft carburetor with automatic choke and accelerator pump. Oil bath air cleaner with thermostat-controlled air pre-heating. Exhaust emission control system. Activated charcoal filter in the fuel system. - Page 69 Engine with Manual Transmission...
- Page 70 Volkswagen Sedan 113 and Convertible Volkswagen Sedan 111 Chassis Platform frame with tunnel-shaped center member, engine/ Platform frame with tunnel-shaped center mem- transmission unit bolted to rear frame fork. ber, front axle bolted to frame head, engine/ Independent wheel suspension: At front with suspension struts transmission unit bolted to rear frame fork.
- Page 71 Capacities ..... . Volkswagen Sedan 111 ..10.6 U.S. gal. ( 40 liters; 8.8 Imp. gal.) Engine .
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Page 72: Index
Index ....Climbing ability ......Foot brake —... - Page 73 Safe driving hints ..........Toe-in Instrument lights .
- Page 74 6 months or 6,000 miles, whichever comes first. Please consult your Authorized Volkswagen Dealer on all questions concerning repairs. You can be sure that your vehicle will be in good hands.
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