Volkswagen 1979 Type 2 Manuals

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Volkswagen 1979 Type 2 Owner's Manual (90 pages)

Brand: Volkswagen | Category: Automobile | Size: 18.28 MB

Contents
2
Before Driving
5
Operating Your Car Outside the U.S.A. or Canada
6
Speed Ranges
7
Manual Transmission
7
Automatic Transmission
7
Operate Your Car Safely
8
Before Going on a Trip
8
Vehicle Identification
10
Safety Compliance Sticker
10
The Chassis Number
10
The Engine Number
10
Operating Controls
11
Key
11
Windows
11
Vent Windows
11
Doors
12
Front Doors
12
Sliding Door
13
To Open from the Outside
13
To Close and Lock from the Outside
13
Seats
14
Head Restraint
14
Driver's Seat
14
Seatback Adjustment
14
Removing and Installing Driver's Seat
15
Front Passenger's Seat
16
Passenger Compartment
16
Removing and Installing the Front Passenger Seat
16
Removing and Installing Seats in the Rear Passenger Compartment
17
Center Seat Bench
17
Safety Belts
18
Safety Belts for Front Seats
18
Adjusting Length
18
Belt Care
19
Safety Belts for Rear Seats
19
Instrument Panel
20
Ignition/Steering Lock
21
Important Reminders before Starting
21
Switch Positions
21
Buzzer
21
Fuel Gauge
22
Indicator or Warning Lights
22
Turn Signals
26
Lane Changer
26
Headlight Dimmer
26
Windshield Wipers
26
Rear View Mirrors
27
Interior Lights
27
Ashtrays
27
Sun Visors
27
Coat Hooks/Assist Handles
28
Luggage Compartment
28
Folding Backrest for Rear Seat Bench
28
Starting Hints
29
Starting at All Temperatures
29
Winter Starting of Manual Transmission
29
Fuel Supply
30
Cars with Catalytic Converter
30
Regular Fuel and Octane Rating
30
How to Improve Fuel Mileage
31
Controls for Automatic Transmission
32
Brake Pedal
32
Brake System
32
Brake Wear
32
Parking Brake
33
Driving the Automatic Transmission
33
The Driving Ranges
34
Range D
34
Emergency Starting
34
Stopping
34
Parking
35
Maneuvering
35
Accelerator Kickdown
35
Controls for Manual Transmission
36
Reverse
36
Economical Driving
36
Clutch Pedal
36
Climate Controls
37
Heater/Defroster
37
Heater Temperature Lever
37
Heat Distribution Lever
37
Fresh Air Ventilation
38
Hints for Defogging and Defrosting
38
Fresh Air Vents on Dashboard
38
Sliding Rood
40
VW Auxiliary Heater
40
Maintenance
41
Do-It-Yourself Service
42
Cleaning Your VW
42
Washing Your VW
42
Fuses and Relays
43
Replacing a Fuse
43
Table of Fuses
43
Additional Fuses
44
Plug-In Relays
44
Bulb Chart
45
Replacing Bulbs
49
Headlights
49
Rear Side Marker Light Bulb
50
License Plate Light Bulb
50
Interior Light Bulb
51
Changing a Wheel
52
Winter Operation
55
Engine Oil
55
Door Locks
55
Tires
56
Tire Pressures
56
Spare Tire Pressure
56
Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Means
56
Tire Rotation
57
Tire Wear
57
Tire Replacement
57
Winter Tires
58
Tire Care
58
Snow Chains
58
Removing and Storing Winter Tires
58
Engine Compartment
59
Cleaning or Replacing Spark Plugs
60
Removing Spark Plugs
60
Cleaning Spark Plugs
60
Installing Spark Plugs
60
Checking the Engine Oil Level
61
Engine Oil Consumption
61
Adding Engine Oil
61
Changing the Engine Oil
62
Changing the Oil Filter
62
Manual Transmission Oil
63
Automatic Transmission Oil
63
Checking the ATF Level
63
Changing the ATF
63
Air Cleaner
64
Checking, Cleaning or Exchanging Filter Element
64
Reinstalling Air Cleaner Housing
64
Lubrication
65
Front Axle
65
Door Hinges and Locks
65
Brake Fluid Reservoir
66
Battery
67
Checking Battery Fluid Level
67
Cleaning Terminals and Connections
67
Charging of Battery
68
Slow Battery Charging
68
Emergency Starting with Jumper Cables
69
Emergency Towing with Tow Rope
70
Emergency Towing by Commercial Tow Truck
70
Towing Eyes
70
Trailer Hauling
71
Troubleshooting
73
Emission Control System
77
Crankcase Ventilation
78
Catalytic Converter
78
Fuel Evaporation Control
79
Fuel Tank Venting
79
Activated Charcoal Filter
79
Lubricants
86
Transmission Oil
86
Lubricant Additives
86
Grease
86
Gas Station Information
87
Driving Ranges
87
Fuel Cap
87
At a Glance
89

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