VolksWagen 1958 Beetle Manuals

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VolksWagen 1958 Beetle Instruction Manual (86 pages)

sedan and convertible

Brand: VolksWagen | Category: Automobile | Size: 7 MB

Contents
4
Controls and Instruments
8
The Identification Plate
9
The Chassis Number
9
The Engine Number
9
Operating Instructions
10
Engine Oil Level
11
Fan Belt
11
Fuel Tank
12
The Tires
12
The Brakes
13
Good Exterior Lights
13
Starting the Engine
14
To Start Cold Engine
14
To Start Warm Engine
15
Driving the Volkswagen
15
Shifting to a Lower Gear
16
Shifting to Second Gear Is Equally Simple
16
Apply the Brakes Gently
18
Stopping the Car
18
The Front Seats
18
The Ash Receiver
20
The Interior Lamp
20
The Control Knob
20
The Jack
21
The Sun Roof
21
Misted Windows
21
The Convertible Top
22
To Lower the Top
22
To Raise the Top
23
Practical Driving
24
Breaking in Period
24
When Driving Uphill
25
Economical Operation
25
When Accelerating
25
How to Drive at High Speed Without Sacrificing Fuel Economy
26
Watch the Road
27
Generator and Cooling
27
Oil Pressure
27
Direction Indicators
27
Safety
28
Rear View Mirrors
28
Passing Other Cars
28
Stopping Your Car Temporarily
28
Parking Your Car
29
Cold Weather Hints
30
In Winter
30
Air Cooling and Heating
30
The Warm Air Heating
30
Engine Oil
31
Transmission Lubricant
31
The Chassis
31
Tires
32
Non-Skid Chains
32
The Battery
32
Spark Plugs
32
Lubrication
33
Engine Oil Change
33
The Oil Strainer
34
Types of Lubricant and Recommended Usage
35
Ignition Distributor
36
Transmission and Differential
36
Steering Gear
37
Chassis
37
The Front Wheel Bearings
38
Doors
38
Window Regulators
39
Front Seats
40
Gear Lever
40
Convertible Top
40
Wheels a Nd Tires
41
Changing Wheels
41
Care of the Car
43
Clean and Neat Appearance
43
Washing Your Car
43
Preservation
44
Waxing
44
Polishing
45
How to Remove Spots
46
Tar Spots
46
Insects
46
Blooming Trees
46
Chromium-Plated Parts
47
Care of the Cloth Upholstery
47
Care of Imitation Leather Upholstery
47
Care of Leather Upholstery
48
Cleaning Glass
48
Door and Window Weather Strips
48
Airing the Interior
48
Maintenance
49
Servicing Air Cleaner
49
Adjusting the Fan Belt
50
Cleaning the Carburetor
51
Bowl Cover Removal
51
Adjustment
51
Valve Adjustment
53
Checking the Spark Plugs
54
Ignition and Timing
54
Adjusting Contact Points
55
Ignition Timing
55
Battery Maintenance
56
Exchanging Fuses
57
Fuse Box on the Back of the Instrument Panel
58
Fuse Box Adjacent to the Fuel Tank
58
Aiming the Headlights
59
Headlights
60
Headlight Bulb Replacement
60
License Light Bulb Replacement
61
Stop and Tail Light Bulb Replacement
61
Warning and Instrument Light Bulb Replacement
61
Brake Adjustment
62
Hydraulic Brake
62
Bleeding Hydraulic System
62
Adjusting Hydraulic Brake
63
Adjusting Hand Brake
64
Adjusting Mechanical Brake
64
Checking Toe-In
66
Front Wheel Bearings
66
Convertible Door Windows
67
Adjustment of Door Lock
67
General Description
70
Engine
70
Transmission and Rear Axle
71
Brakes
71
Body
71
Heating System
71
Transmission
72
Rear Axle and Transmission
72
Technical Data
73
Lubrication Chart
78
Lubricants
78
Maintenance Chart
79
Index
80
Tools and Accessories
84

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