Golf MK3 - Owner Manual

Instruction Manual

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You have chosen the European bestseller, the Golf ... and the environment

Built for the future You I ave chosen a car Whlcli is ladlcal in ev ry respeCt. Even concerning the environment Your new Golf has been developed to damage the environment as little as possIL le Nor only today, but tomorrow and In he 'utur .

Clean solutions from clean ideas We beheve that more can be done for the envtronment today If we forgo some th ings. So In manufacturing your new Golf, we have. wherever possible, forgone environmentally harmful mater ials, for e :ample CFCs In plastic parts, cadmium and asbestos .

For [he paintwork. we are fOI going chemica l solvents to an ever rncreaslng degree, and sing more and more aler-based paints

Clean performance Naturally, all engines fitted III the Golf are low pollutants.

They are particularly qUiet and low In uel consumption That is of course dependent on your driving style . Tips and advice on the subject can be found in thiS manual Exactly Ihere can be found in the alphabetrcallndex

under the heading" EnVIronment" .

Reduced emissions Vaporrzation - from plastics in the vehicle interiol or from the fuel tank -Will hardly occlIr In your new Golf .

For example, we have llserl new materlalsfor the Instrument panel, and the walls of the fue l tank have been trea ted to reduce emiSSions a" much as pOSSible

A s ign of the times Your new Golf has been constructed In such a way that It can be disposed of environmentally

The plastiC parts have a speCial marking to Simplify Identlfeatlon and reprocessing of materials at a later date.

Some of these plastiC parts are made entirely from recycled ma terial.

These rea lly are signs of tile times.

... and more safety

Safe all round Your nevy Golf has exemplary safety.

It offers an extraordinary high deg ree of aci e and passi e safet

Active - from the running gear to the ergonomics of the interior. Passive - from the fron enlj structure nd the passenger cell , the steenng, the steerlllg wheel, the seats, through 10 he seat belt sYStem With bel tra e\ an oressure limiters for driver ilnd fro· seat passenger.

.411 15 S he result of our safety philosophy.

For us sa ety means protection .

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Safe and comfortable '::ven the seats in your new Golf ensure ef'ective protection for the occupants.

They have a robust base, a firm seat .ramp and are designed so that you do not sl ip out from under the seat belt (submarining) in the event of a collision .

It contracts The new Golf is equipped w ith a safety steering column, whose increased deformat ion distance considerably reduces the :!anger of it penetrating the interior and thus Increases passive safety

Cushions The new Volkswagen Airbag System is the Jptimal supplement to the fastened seat [Jelt. nggered by an electronic sensor, It orotects the breast and head form possible

pact WIt parts of the vehicle interior.

· .. and the service

One of the largest and most efficient service organisations in the world IS wait ing to look after your Golf : in Europe alone there IS a network of more than 9000 Volkswagen dealers, who work effiCiently and according to works guidelines.

The Volkswagen dealers will also ensure that everything is OK on your Golf . BeSides the

• 1-year unlimited mileage warranty against defects in manufacture a whole package of further guarantees and services is offered in most countries, like for example:

• 3-year warranty against defects in paintwork . • 6-year warranty against rusting through on the bodywork -the warranty is valid without annual protection treatment but does not cover rusting that results from external damage. • The mobil ity guarantee. If you should IJ'lve a breakdown at any time, Volkswagen dealers w ill help you at short notice. Either by a qUick repair, a hire car or even an overnight stay at a hotel for you and your passengers

• The reliable Volksw agen emergency service. Help around-the-clock -;- only a phone call is required The numbers are In the list of addresses in tI-,e veh icle wallet.

• The Volkswagen Service telephone If you have any questions, suggestions or criticisms, please call our service advisor free-of-charge on 130/3102 or In eastern Germany on 0371/5600426 This service IS at present only available in Germany.

• 1-year warranty on workshop repairs. • 1-year warranty on all Genuine parts and on Volksw agen accessories approved by us. • The quick, low-priced Express Service for smaller jobs. • A reasonably priced replacement car for the period that yours is being serviced or repaired - ask your dealer. • The Volkswagen Accessory Service. Tested, factory-approved accessories and professiona l installation - please read the notes on page 115.

Volkswagen dealers will gladly supply details on the above-mentioned services and possible deviations in individual countries. See also the notes in the Service Schedule.

We wish you safe, reliable and en joyable motoring

Volkswagen

VEHICLE LITERATURE

In the vehicle wallet you will find, in addition to this Instruction manual, a Service Schedule and a Service address list. Also depending on vehicle model and equipment there can be various Supplements (e.g. for car radio, Taxicabs and Hire cars) If one of these publications appears to be missing or you have the impression that the information on some equipment or model version is not complete, please contact your Volkswagen dealer. He will be pleased to help you.

The Instruction Manual should be read carefully as soon as possible so that you get to know your vehicle quickly. Besides regular care and maintenance, correct operation serves to maintain the value of the vehicle and is, in many cases, also one of the stipulations for upholding warranty claims. For safety reasons please note also the information on Accessories, modifications and the renewal of parts on page 111.

The Service Schedule contains

identification data for your car

- the Service intervals

- the Service operations

- important details about Warranty Service work which has been carried out is also confirmed in the Service Schedule. This can be important when a claim is made under warranty. Your should always present the Service Schedule when taking the vehicle to a Volkswagen dealer.

The Service address list contains

- important addresses and telephone numbers in Europe and overseas.

- important information on the Volkswagen dealer emergency services

Notes on the layout of this Manual:

It describes the largest possible range of equipment envisaged at the time of going to press Some 0 the equipment may be avallable later on or not at all or will not be offered in certain Export markets. Items of equipment marked with a * are only standard on certain model vers ions or are only availab le as optional extras on certain models.

All blocks of text which have this colour backing and the title "Attention" refer to potential accident or injury risks.

& Texts following this symbol and ~ printed in italics are im p ortant notes on environmental protection.

One final request:

When you sell your car please give the complete Vehicle Wallet to the new owner because the vehicle literature belongs to the vehicle

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Dashboard and Controls ..... 4 . eys, Cen tral locking . . .... 6, 7 ::"tl-theft warn ing system .... 8 Joors .......................... .... 9

oot lid .... . .......... . . . . . 10 :: Iectric windows .. . .. 10 • ~Irrors . . ..... . ... 12 Seal belts 13 "" rbag System . . . . . 18 Safety for children .. ... 21

ead restraints . . . . . .. 24 =ront seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Rear seat . . . 27 Luggage compartment ... . ... . ...... 28 Mesh partition (Estate) ...... 29 Luggage compartment cover / Folding/sliding cover ... 30 Pedals, Hand brake .. 31 Manual gearbox .... ... .... 31 Automatic gearbox . . . . . .......... 32 Height-adjustable steering wheel ..... 35 Ignition lock. . . . . .. 35 Starting/stopping engine 36, 38 \lIstrumellts .. .... 39 Warning lamps ....... 46 Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Turn signal and dip lever ............. 53 Cruise control system ........... 54 Windscreen w iper and w asher system 55 Heating and ventilation .. . ...... 56 Air cond itioner ......' 59 Sliding/ti lting roof. . . . . . . . . . . . ... 65 Sun visors / Interior lights 66,67 Cigarette lighter, Ash tray ..... 68 Shelves and boxes . . . . . . . . . . . ... 69 Roof rack / Roof railings ... 70

DRIVING TIPS The first 1500 km - and afterwards .... 71 Driving economically and ecologically .. 72 Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Tra iler tow ing . .. ..... . .... ... ...... 77 Driving a four-w heel drive vehicle .. 79

GENERAL MAINTENANCE Filling the tan k, Fuel. 81, 82 Care of vehicle ........ .. . . 85 Bonnet . . ... 90 Engine compartment .. ...... .... .... 91 Engine oil ..... .......... ........... 92 Automatic transmiss ion fluid (ATF)* ... 96 Power-assisted steering .. 96 Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . .. . 97 Brake fluid ...... 99 Battery . . . . .. 100 Spark plugs. V-belts . . . . . . . . . 102 Washer system ... . .. 103 Windscreen w iper blades . . . 104 Dust and po llen fi lter * . 104 Wheels . 105 Driving abroad ..... . .............. 110 Accessories, modifications and renewal ot parts .............. III Mobile telephones and tw o-way rad ios 111

DO-lT-YOURSELF Fi rst-aid kit, Warn ing triangle ........ 112 Storage of vehicle tools, spare w heel and ball coupling trailer bracket ...... 113 Vehicle tools , Spare w heel 114

CONTENTS

Changing w heels . 116 Fuses . ........ .. .. . . . ... . .... 119 Changing bulbs. . .... .. . 121 Install ing radio . . . . .. 127 Emergency starting .. .. 128 Tow starting / towing . . .. 129 Lift ing vehicle ......... 131

SPECIAL INFORMATION Body ..... .... . .......... 132 Environmental compatibility ... 133

TECHNICAL DATA Engine data . .. , .... .... . 134 Performance .. ... ... ... . .. 136 Fuel consumption .. 137 Wheels . . 139 Tyre pressures .. .. ... .. . . .. ... 141 Weights ... 143 Trailer weights .. 144 Dimensions. ...... .. ... 145 Capacities " ..... 146 Vehicle identification data ... 147

ALPHABETICAL INDEX Alph abetical index ... 148

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General view

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1 Switch for electric front windows 10

2 Door lock release lever 9

3 Remote controlled outside mirror 12

4 Warning lamps 49 5 Air vents 57

6 Light switch 50

7 Instrument lighting regulator 50

8 Headlig ht range control 51

9 Lever for heig ht ad justable steeri ng w heel 35

10 Combi instrument: Instruments Warning lamps

39 46

1 1 Emergency light system switch 51

' 2 Ignition lock 35

' 3 Knurled wheel for seat heating 51

'4 Air vents 57

' 5 Radio 1)

·6 Controls and switches for heating and ventilation/air conditi oner

56 59

17 Glove box or passenger side Airbag 69,1 8

18 Bonnet release handle 90 '9 Fuse box behind shelf 119

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20 Cold starting aid/id ling speed boost (D iesel engines)

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21 Turn signal and headlight dip lever Cruise control system

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22 Horn (on ly functions with ignition switched on) or driver's ai rbag 18

23 Windscreen w iper/washer lever w ith switch for multi func tion indicator

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24 Push buttons for air conditi oner 59 25 Ash tray 68 26 Gear lever (manua l gearbox)

Sel ector lever (automa tic gearbox) 31 32

Xl- Handbrake lever 31

28 Cassette or CD storage box

29 Cigarette lighter/electric socket 68

30 Heated rear window switch 52

31 Switch for rear electric w indows 10

• Some of the items listed are on ly fitted on certain models or are optional extras .

• On right-hand drive vehic les the arrangement of the swi tches and the location of some items ca n vary. However the symbols on the switches are the same as for left-hand drive vehic les. n Vehicles w ith a factory fitted rad io have a radio instruction leaflet sup

plied When retrofitting a rad io pay attention to the instructions on page 127 in the" Do-it-yourself " sect ion.

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Keys

The vehicle is supplied w ith two keys . These keys fit all locks on the vehic le.

Attention When leaving the vehicle unattended - even if only for a few moments - always take the keys with you.

Key tag The key number is on the plastic tag . With th e aid of the number, a replacement key can be ordered from a Volkswagen dealer. It must then be stated if it is the main key or the second key The key tag should be kept separ· ately as keys can only be replaced using this number. If you se ll the vehicle , you should also give the buyer this key tag .

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Key with light* In one of the two keys there may be a built-in light. To sw itch the light on, press the cent re of the key (arrow 1)

To change battery or bulb • Insert a coin in the slot at the side of the key (arrow 2) and lever the upper pa rt off. • Change battery or bulb. Spare batteries and bulbs can be obtained from Volkswagen dealers.

&... The flat battery should be dis~ posed of appropriately.

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Central locking system*

When one of the front doors is locked or un locked w ith the key, all the other doors, the tank flap and - depending on the position of he tailgate lock cylinder - the tailgate as

w el l, are locked or unlocked by the central locking system The centra l locking system is equipped with a safe mechanism: Once the vehicle has been locked from the outside, the door lockIng knobs on the inside are also blocked after approx. 12 seconds. This makes breaking in difficu lt. W hen unlocking, all the locking knobs move upwards . If the key is held at the open position on vehicles with electric windows, all windows wi ll open. W hen locking all door locking knobs must move downwards. If this does not happen, open the door concerned again and lock by pressing the locking knob down .

On ve hicles equipped w ith electric w inows/electric sliding roof, w indows/electric

sliding roof w hich have been left open can be automatica lly closed w hen the doors are locked . To do this one only needs to hold the ey in the lock ing position, until all w indows

and the sliding roof are completely closed . The doors can also be locked by pushing down the locking knobs. However, the s fe system IS not activated when th is is done . When the driver's door is locked all the other doors are locked as well.

The driver's door cannot be locked by pressing the locking knob dow n as long as the door is open . This is to prevent you from locking yourself out.

Notes • If you lock the car using the ignition key and with the driver's door open, get into the car and shut the door, all doors are locked. They cannot be opened from the inside or from the outs ide. As soon as the ignition is switched on, the doors are unlocked . • If the central locking should fail , all locks apart from the tank flap can be operated manually.

Releasing tank flap manually, see Page 82.

Attention • When the vehicle is locked from outside, no-one should remain in the vehicle - especially not children - because the doors can no longer be opened from the inside. This applies particularly where the vehicle has electric windows, because then the windows cannot be opened either see page 10. • If the locking knob in the driver's door is pushed down, all the other doors are automatically locked as well. • Locking the doors can prevent them from bursting open in an extraordinary accident situation. Locked doors also prevent persons entering the vehicle forcibly e.g. at traffic lights. However, in an emergency, they make it more difficult for outside help to open the doors.

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Anti-theft warning system*

Tailgate • When the key slot is horizontal (a) the tailgate is locked or unlocked automatically by the central locking system. The tallgate can also be locked or unlocked separately with the key. • When key slot is vertical (b) the tailgate wi ll be locked all the time after closing . It can then only be unlocked w ith the key. To unlock ta ilgate, insert key and turn It fully to the right (c) Hold in this position and press button in .

The alarm system is switched on automatica lly when the driver's or front passenger 's door is locked. Simply hold the key briefly in th e locking position until a warning light near the driver's door locking knob flashes to show that the system IS operative. The system becomes active about 30 seconds later. If the warning lamp does not flash, check the doors and tailgate and close if necessary.

The alarm will be tri ggered if, with the vehicle locked, one of

• the doors, • the bonnet, • the tailgate/boot lid is opened or

• the ignition is switched on. When the alarm is triggered the horn sounds and a flashi ng signal is activated for about 30 seconds (in Switzerland a continuous note for about 30 seconds), and the engine cannot be started . The windows and sun roof* are not separately monitored .

Note • The wami ng lamp goes out after approx . 24 hours . ThiS prevents the battery becoming discharged when the vehicle is not used for a long period • The tailgate/boot lid can be opened separately wi th the key even w hen the system is active . This wi ll not trigger the alarm. When the lid is closed the luggage compartment wili again be included In the alarm circu it. • The alarm signal w ill be tr iggered a second time if one of the protected parts of the car is interfered w ith again aher th e alarm signal has stopped (for instance if the tailgate/boot lid is opened after one of the doors has been opened)

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Doors

From outside the front doors can be ocked or unlocked wi th the key.

hen unlocking, the locking knobs move .Jp.

I the key is held in the opening posit ion in .119 driver's door (with central locking front passenger door also), on vehicles w ith elec-'le wi ndows all w indows w ill be opened . :Jhen locking, the locking knobs move dow n. - on vehicles with central locking or electric Nlndows the key is held in the locking posi- on in the driver's door (with central locking 'ront passenger door also), w indows and :ne electric sl iding roof which have been left open w ill be closed. The front passenger's door and the rear doors can be locked from outside without Jsing the key Just press locking knob down and close door. -he driver's door cannot be locked when :Jpen by pre ssing the locking knob dow n and closing door. Th is prevents you from eaving the key in the car and forgetting it.

From inside all the doors can be locked by pressing down the locking knobs. As long as the knobs are pressed down the doors cannot be opened from inside or outside.

Attention Locking the doors can prevent them from bursting open in an extraordinary accident situation. Locked doors also prevent per

sons from entering the car forcibly e.g. at traffic lights. However, in an emergency they make it more difficult for outside help to open the doors. Child-proof catch

The rear doors also have chi ld-proof catches . When the small lever at the bottom of the lock is moved down the chi ldproof catch is engaged. The inner lock release is inoperative and the door can on ly be opened from outside. The locking knob must be in the up position .

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Boot lid

To open the tailgate when key slot is horizontal, press the lock cylinder and lift tailgate. To close, pull tailgate down, the best way to do this is to grip in the recess in the inner tailgate trim, swing it down and slam it to gently. The tailgate is locked when the key slot is vertical (with central locking horizontal)

Attention • After closing the tailgate always pull up on it to make sure that it is properly closed - otherwise it could open suddenly when vehicle is moving, even though the key has been turned in lock. • The tailgate must always be fully closed when vehicle is moving, otherwise exhaust gas will be drawn into the vehicle interior!

Electric windows*

The switches are arranged as follows:

• In driver's door handle: Two switches for the two front windows. • One switch in door pull of front passenger's door and rear doors.

• In the centre console above the cigarette lighte r: Two sw itches for the rear w indows and a safety switch (A), which puts the switches In the rear doors out of action. The w indows function with the ignition switched on. If the ignition is switched off and t he driver's door clos ed, the windows can still be operated for about ten minutes. For safety reasons, the single-touch closing ~ of the driver's door w indow only functi ons when the ignition is on.

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-I windows can be opened automatically o~ touch ing the lower part of the appropriate switch. < the appropriate switch is tapped once

aga in, the window will stop immediately

.... windows can be closed by pressing the _oper part of the appropriate switch. On ve

cles with single-touch closing* of the qver's door window, to close the window

-: IS sufficient to touch the switch while the gnltion is on. If the switch is touched again,

e window will stop immediately

- he windows can also be closed or opened centrally To do this, the key in the driver's door lock (or in the front passenger door lock as well if a centralized locking system 's f itted) must be held in the locking/unlockng position

Attention • Be careful when closing the windows! Careless or uncontrolled closing of the windows can cause injuries. Therefore - if necessary put the rear windows out of action with the safety switch (A). - when leaving the vehicle, always take the ignition key with you. However the window motors are only put out of action if the driver's door is opened. If the vehicle has been locked from the outside, nobody should remain in the vehicle as the windows cannot be opened, even in an emergency. This is the case especially for vehicles with central locking, as the doors cannot be opened from the inside either see page 7.

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Mirrors

Adjusting mirrors The rear view mirrors should always be adjusted properly before moving off so that good vision to the rear is obtained.

Anti-dazzle inside mirror The lever on the lower edge of the mirror shou ld be pointing to the rear when the basic setting is made. To set the anti-dazzle position, push lever forwards . Exterior mirrors controlled mechanically from inside are adjusted wi th the knob in the door trim panel.

Electrically adjustable mirrors· are set by moving the knob in the driver's door trim . By pressing the two lower buttons L or R switches to the left or right mirror. If the electrical control of the mirror fails at any time the mirrors can be adjusted manually by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.

Mirror heating * The electrically operated outside mirrors are heated as long as the heated rear Wi ndow is switched. on.

Note for vehicles with convex or aspherical outside mirrors • Convex (curved ou twards) mirrors enlarge the field of view but they make objects look smaller. These mirrors make it difficult to est imate how far away a following veh icle IS .

Aspherical outer mirrors have a mirror surface vlfi th different curvature. This wideangle mirror increases the area of vis ion e en more so than conventional convex mirrors . Their usefulness is also limi ted " hen Judging the distance to vehicles approaching from behind.

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Seat belts

Why have seat belts? It has been proven that seat belts give good protection in accidents. In most countries therefore the wearing of seat belts is required by law.

Attention • The belts should be put on before every journey - even in town traffic. This also applies to the rear seats. Pregnant women too should always wear a seat belt. • The routing of the belt is of major importance to the protective effect of the belt. How the belt should be worn is described on the next pages.

How children can be carried safely in the vehicle is explained on page 21 .

In case of a frontal collision accident, occupants w ho are not belted up are thrown forw ards and collide w ith parts of the vehicle in terior, e.g steering wheel, instrument panel or w indscreen. The w idespread opin ion that you can protect your body w ith your hands in the event of a light accident is not correct. Even at low speeds of co ll ision, forces w hich cannot be deflected act on the body.

It is also important that occupants sitting on the rea r seat are belted in, as they can also be th rown through the vehicle in the event of an accident. Somebody sitting on the rear seat and not using a seat belt is endangering not only himself, but also the occupants of the front seats.

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General notes • The belt must not be twisted . • Two persons (including children) must never be secured with one belt. • The be lts give maximum protection only in the correct seat position - see page 25. • The belt should not be worn over hard or breakable articles (glasses, bal l pens etc .) because this can cause injury to the body. • Loose, bulky clothing (e.g. overcoats over Jackets) affects the fit and funct ion of the belts . • The lock tongue may only be inserted into the lock part belonging to the appropriate seat otherwise, the protective effect is impaired. • The belts must be kept clean otherwise the redactors may not work properly (see also" Care of car" section)

• The slot for the belt tongue must not be blocked with paper or anything simila r, otherwise the tongue cannot engage properly. • Seat belts which have become damaged or have been stressed in an accident and stretched must be renewed - preferably by a Volkswagen dealer. The anchorages should also be checked . • In some export countries seat belts could be used on w hich the functions differ from those described on the next pages.

Three-point inertia reel belts The inertia reel belt gives complete freedom of movement when pul[ed slowly. Sudden braking however will cause the belt to lock. The mechanism w il [ also lock the belt w hen accelerati ng, driving down steep gradients or cornering. The backrests of the front seats must not be inclined too far t o t he rear or the belts are no longer f ully effective.

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Putting 3-point belt on Pull the tongue slowly and smoothly across the chest and hips and push it into the lock part fitted on the seat unti l the tongue engages audib le (pull to check) The shoulder part of belt must run roughly across the centre of the shoulder as shown in the left-hand illustration - on no account against the neck - and be firmly in contact with the body. T he lap part of belt must always fit tig htly across the pelvis. If necessary, pull the belt tight.

With the aid of the belt height adjustment the routing of the shoulder belt for the fron t seats/outer rear seats * can be set to fit the body properly.

• To adJUSt. push button with relay fitting up or dow n so that the shoulder part of be lt ru ns rough ly across the cen tre of the shoulder as shown in the left-hand illustration on no account against the neck. • After ad justing, jerk belt to check that the rel ay fitting is properly engaged .

Note The seat height adjustment' can also be used to adjust belt routing on front seats.

Pregnant women too should always wear a seat belt. Particularly in the case of pregnant women, the lap part of the belt should be as low across the pelvis as possible so that no pressure is exerted on the abdomen.

Taking 3-point belt off To release the belt, press th e orange-coloured button in the lock . The tongue w ill then spring out. Pass the tongue towards the door by hand so that the retractor can roll the belt up properly. A plastic knob in the belt holds the tongue in a convenient position .

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Lap belt The centre place on the rear seat is fitted with a lap be lt. Th e belt lock is used in the same way as on the three-point inertia reel belts. For safety reasons a lap belt not being used shou ld be connected to the lock part.

The lap belt must always fit tightly across the pelvis, if necessary, pull the belt tight. To lengthen belt hold the tongue at right angles to belt and pull be lt through to the required length - see illustration. The belt is easier to ad just if tongue and cap are pressed together.

To shorten belt it is on ly necessary to pu ll the free end of belt. The surplus belt length is taken up by movIng the plastic slide.

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Belt holder*

Front The belt holder (also backrest release lever) holds the be lt in a handy position on 2 door veh icles. Before releasing the backrest the belt must oe unhooked. After folding back the backrest the belt should be hooked onto the holder again so that it is always in a handy position .

Rear To prevent ratt ling noi ses or damage to belts, on 4 door vehicles the belt tongue should be inserted into the slot in the side panel trim (centre illustra tion) or on 2 door vehicles placed behind the retaine rs next to the backrest (right illustrat ion)

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Airbag-System*

Vehicles with Airbag System for the driver and passenger can be recognized by an inscription "AI RBAG" on the steering wheel padded plate and on the right end of the dash panel. Supplementary to the three point seat belts the Airbag System offers additional protection for the driver's and passenger's head and chest In a serious frontal collision. Apart from its normal protective function the seat belt also has the task of keeping the driver or passenger in such a position so that the Airbag can offer maximum protection in the case of a frontal collision.

The Airbag system will not be triggered for:

• Side collisions • Rear collisions • Rol ling-over • Minor frontal collisions

Therefore the seat belts should always be used not only for reasons of statutory regulations, but also for safety reasons!

Essentially the system consists of

• The electronic control and monitoring unit • Both airbags (air sack with gas generator) with gas generator for the: - Driver (in steering wheel), - Passenger (in right of dash panel) • A warning lamp in the dash panel - see page 49.

The functional readiness of the Airbag System is electronically monitored. Each time the ignition is switched on the warning lamp lights for about 3 seconds (self diagnosis).

The system has a fault, if

• When swi tching on the ignition the warn ing lam p does not light. • After switching on the ignition the w arning lam p does not extinguish after about 3 seconds • The warning lamp comes on or fli ckers du ring the Journey.

Attention When a fault is present the system should be checked by a Volkswagen dealer immediately. Otherwise there is the danger that the Airbag will not be activated in the case of an accident.

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Function The Airbag System is so designed that it wil l be triggered during a serious frontal collislon. The range in which the system will be triggered is shown in the left-hand illustration . If the system is triggered, the air sacks fill w ith propellant gas and unfolds in front of the driver and passenger. W hen plunging into the fully inflated air sack (see right-hand illustration) the forwards movement of the fron t seat occupants will be cushioned and the risk of injury to head and upper body reduced.

Special openings in the air sack allow a controlled exit of gas w hen under load from the occupants, and therefore after an accident the air sac k will have emptied to the point that forw ard vision is again possible The Airbag inflates in a split second to be able to offer additional protection during an acc ident.

Attention It is therefore important to maintain a certain distance from the steering or instrument panel so that the front seat occupants have the best possible effective protection if the system is triggered. The front seats should also always be correctly adjusted according to the height of the occupant (see 25).

Notes • On vehicles which do not have an airbag, a driver'S ai rbag can be retrofitted on al l Golf models manufactured from 1991. Volksw agen dealers have the necessary information . • If the vehicle or individual parts of the Airbag System is scrapped one must always observe the relevant va lid safety regulations. Volkswagen dealers are familiar w ith these regulations.

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Attention A child seat in which the child sits with its back to the direction of travel may only be used if the passenger-side Airbag has been deactivated. Serious injuries could otherwise occur to the child. Ask your Volkswagen dealer about the conversion.

As soon as the child seat is no longer needed, the passenger-side Airbag should again be made operational.

Attention • The steering wheel paddedplate and the padded surface of the airbag module on the passenger side of dash panel must not be bonded or covered or reworked in any other way. It must only be cleaned with a dry cloth or a cloth damped with water. • No modifications of any kind may be undertaken on the parts of the Airbag System. • All work on the Airbag System as well as removing and installing system parts due to other repair work e.g. removing steering wheel) should only be carried out by Volkswagen dealers.

• The protective function of the Airbag System is only sufficient for one accident. If the Airbag is activated, the system must be exchanged. • No other persons, animals or articles should be carried between the front-seat occupants and the effective range of the Airbag. • If you sell the vehicle, please pass on this Instruction Manual to the new owner.

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Safety for children

Children under 12 years of age should normally travel on the rear seat1). Depending upon their age, height and weight, they must be protected with either a child restraint system or the seat belt provided. For reasons of safety, the child restraint system should be fitted in the middle of the bench seat or behind the passenger seat.

Attention Children under 1.50 m (5') tall must not use normal seat belts without the child restraint system. This could cause injury to the stomach and neck.

Observe any statutory regulations to the conrary.

Only officially approved ch ild restraint systems w hich are suitabl e for the child shou ld be used. The ECE-R 21 standard 44 applies to child restraint systems. This categorizes restraint systems Into four classes: Cla ss 0: 0-10 kg (approx to 9 months) Class 1 9-18 kg (approx . 8 months to 4 years) Class 2: 15-25 kg (approx. 3 to 7 yea rs) Class 3: 22- 36 kg (approx 6 to 12 years) Child restraint systems tested according to ECE-R standard 44 are clearly marked w ith the ECE-R test mark 44 (capital E in a Circle, with test number below) .

Class 0 For babies up to approx . 9 months/10 kg Most suitable are those w hich ca n be adJusted to the lYing position (see Illustration)

2) Econom ic Co mission of Europe reg ulation

Attention A child seat in which the child sits with its back to the direction of travel may only be used if the passenger-side Airbag has been deactivated. Serious injuries could otherwise occur to the child. Ask your Volkswagen dealer about the conversion.

As soon as the child seat is no longer needed, the passenger-side Airbag should be put back into operation by your Volkswagen dealer.

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Class 1 For babies and small chi ld ren up to approx. 4 years/18 kg . Best suited are child seats wi th safety board or chi ld seats in which the child faces backwards.

Attention A child seat in which the child sits with its back to the direction of travel may only be used if the passenger-side Airbag has been deactivated. Serious injuries could otherwise occur to the child. Ask your Volkswagen dealer abut the conversion.

As soon as the child seat is no longer needed, the passenger-side Airbag should be put back into operation by your Vol kswagen dealer.

Class 2 Fo children up to approx. 7 years/25 kg. Best sUited are child seats combined with 3-point safety belts.

Attention The shoulder belt must lay across the middle of the shoulder - on no account on the neck - and the upper body. The lap belt must sit across the pelvis - not across the stomach.

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Class 3 =or children from approx. 7 years - less than i .50 m/5' tall. Most suited are seat cushions combined w ith the 3-po int seat belts.

Attention The shoulder belt must lay across the middle of the shoulder-on no account on the neck - and the upper body. The lap belt must sit across the pelvis - not across the stomach.

Children more than 1.50 m/5 ' tall can use "lle seat belts fitted w ithout seat cushions.

Attention On no account should children, even small babies, travel sitting on somebody's lap.

When using the belt the section "Seat belts" should also be noted.

Notes • We recommend that child restraint systems from the genuine accessory range of the Vo lkswagen dealers are used. Here, restraint systems for all age groups are offered under the name "Bobsy"l l. These systems fulf il all the requirements menti oned and over and above this, have been developed and tested by us fo r use ill Volkswagen vehicles.

I) Not in all export markets

Attention • Particular care is required if child restraint systems are used, wh ich are bolted on together with the belts fitted in t he vehicle. The bolts must be screwed into the hole for the complete nominal length and tightened to 40Nm. • The seat belts must be checked for correct routing. Furthermore, the belt must not be able to be damaged by sharply edged fittings. • Only one child may be belted in using a child restraint system.

• For the installation and use, attention m ust be paid t o t he legal regulations and the instructions of the restraint system manufacturer.

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Head restraints*

B1H-168 I The head restraints are height adjustable and should be set to suit the size of the person in the seat. Correctly adjusted head restraints together with the seat belts offer effective protection. The front head restraints can also be adjusted for rake.

Adjusting height • Grip sides of head restra int with both hands and pu ll up or push dow n. • The best protection is obtained when the upper edge of res traint is roughly at eye level.

Note Th e front head restra ints can be pulled ou t an additional 20 mm using slightly more effort.

Removing and installing

Front head restraints Using a screwdriver push spring clips sideways out of the guide rings in the backrest. Pull out head restraint. To refit first push the spring clips into guide rings so that the straight leg of the cl ip is at the front. Then push the head restraint rods into the guides until they are heard to engage.

Recaro sports seat head restraints Pull padding apart, press the two springs (arrow) on the guides simultaneously fo rw ards and have a second person pul l head restraint out. When installing f irst insert head restra int and then adjust height.

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Front seats

Rear head restraints =>ress button on guide ring and pul l head res-raint out upwards. - 0 re fi t, insert head restra int rods as far as ossible into guides. When doing this it is

~ot necessary to press the button . Note On vehicles without rear head restra ints it 5 possible to retrofi t them w ithout excess-e expenditure - Vol kswagen dealers have

-'"'e necessary information.

The correc t adjustment of the seats is important for - reaching the controls safely and quickly

- relaxed low-fatigue body position

- maximum protection from the seat belts and the Airbag System_

Attention • For this reason, the front seats should not be pushed too close to the steering wheel or the instrument panel. • Feet should remain in the footwell when the vehicle is moving - never resting on the instrument panel or seats_

I B1H-012 I

1 - To move seat backwards and forwards

Li ft lever and move seat. Then release lever and move seat fu rther so that the catch engages The driver's seat should be adjusted so that the pedals can be full y depressed with the legs slightly angled.

Attention For safety reasons the driver's seat must only be moved backwards or forwards when vehicle is stationary_

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2 - Adjusting backrest angle Take weight off backrest and turn knob. The backrest of the driver's seat shou ld be adjusted so that the top of the steering wheel can be reached with the arms angled slightly.

Attention Do not lower the backrest too far when on the move because the seat belts are then no longer fully effective.

3 - Releasing backrest (2 door vehicl es only) Lift the lever (also bel t holder) and move the backrest forward. Before releasing the backrest pull be lt out of the belt holder (see page 17).

Attention For safety reasons, ensure that the backrest lock is engaged when the vehicle is moving!

4 - Adjusting angle of the seat cushion*

If the angle of the seat cushion is to be changed, pull lever up and bring seat cushion to the desired angle by placing more or less weight on the backrest.

5 - Adjusting seat height* Take weight off seat cushion and pull up lever. The whole seat cushion moves upwards . To adjust the seat cushion downwards, push seat downwards with body weight.

Attention • For safety reasons the height of the driver's seat must only be adjusted when vehicle is stationary. • Be careful when adjusting the seat height! Careless and uncontrolled adjustment can cause injuries.

6 - Adjusting lumbar support By turn ing the hand-wheel the seat padding in the lumbar area of the spine can be made to arch forward slightly. This gives effective support to the natural curvature of the spine so that the sitting positi on is less fat iguing, particularly on long trips

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Rear seat

- ncrease the size of the luggage area the ar seat can be folded forward; on vehicles -h split rear seat the two parts can be oved separately.

~r-e rear head restraints " should be re~oved before folding the backrests downsee page 24. - 0 prevent damage, the front seats must be

slt ioned beforehand so that the rear seat _~s not contact the front seats w hen the

-r-2 rear seat is fo lded forward.

Folding seat forward On the saloon lift seat cushion slightly the loop and pul l forward onto stop

:::- ow 1) Then fold cushion forward (arrow _ - see left illustration.

• On the Estate lift seat cushion by the loop (arrow 3) and fold forward - see centre Illustrat ion. • On both saloon and estate, pu ll release knob (on the one piece back rest both knobs simultaneously) in the rear seat back rest in direction of arrow (4) - see centre il lustration - and fold back rest forward - see flghthand illustration.

Folding seat back Sa loon and estate

• First fold back rear seat backrest. • Fold back seat cushion. On the saloo n, push seat cushion to rear unti l it engages When doing this hold up the centre seat belt, otherwise the belt w il l be wedged between the backres and seat cushion and then cannot be used.

Attention The rear seat backrest m ust be properly engaged so that articles in the luggage area cannot slide forward if the brakes are applied suddenly.

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Luggage compartment

In the interests of good handling ensure that the load (persons and luggage) is distributed evenly. Heavy items should always be carried as near to the rear ax le as possible or better still, between the ax les. The permissible axle and gross weights must on no account be exceeded see page 143.

Attention • It should be noted that when transporting heavy items the handling will change due to the displacement of the centre of gravity. Driving style and speed must be altered to suit. • The load must be stowed so that no items of luggage can fly forward if brakes are applied suddenly.

One should ensure that

- the heater element wires in the rear window are not damaged by articles rubbing against them and

- the ventilation slots in the luggage compartment side trim * are not covered .

Attention

Never drive with the tailgate not properly closed as exhaust gas can then be drawn into the vehicle interior.

On the estate, four eyelets are provided in the luggage compartment for securing items of luggage . These are accessib le through small f laps in the covering of the luggage compartment f loor. The two front eyelets are also used to secure the mesh partition - see next page.

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esh partition* (Estate)

e mesh part it ion prevents light articles of '99age and dogs from being thrown forard w hen brakes are applied suddenly or

~ an accident.

Installing - "e part ition can be installed either behind "9 rear seats or behind the front seats. For

"'a::h position there are two upper and two ~ ver securing points:

Attaching at the top ~:)Id t he flaps in the opposing roof trims up,

5ert the upper cross bar on one side into • e recess in the roof and press forward 5' ght ly.

Then place the other side of the bar in the roof reinforcement and push forward slightly Subsequently fold flaps (A and 8) down again - see left-hand illustration.

Attaching at the bottom Depending on fittings, hook the two straps on the lower cross bar into the two front eyelets in the luggage compartment floor (see previous page) or onto the bars on the vehicle floor in front of the rear seat - see right-hand illustration . Ten sion straps by pulling the ends .

Removing To take the partition off first loosen the straps . To do this it is only necessary to press the button marked "PRESS" in the belt tensioner and pull the released strap until the hook can be detached at the bottom. Open the flaps and then pull the upper cross bar backward slightly, first at one end, then at the other, and remove from the recesses. The upper recesses can be closed with the flaps w hen not in use.

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Luggage compartment cover / Folding/sliding cover*

Artic les of clothing can be placed on the luggage compartment cover.

Attention Do not place heavy hard articles on the luggage compartment cover or folding/sliding cover they could endanger the vehicle occupants or damage the folding/sliding cover if the brakes are applied suddenly_

Furthermore, the heater element wires in the heated rear window could be damaged by articles rubbing against them. The folding/s liding cover can be pushed together to the front or rear. When the tailgate of the sa loon is opened, the luggage compartment cover is also lifted . If large items of luggage are to be carried, the cover can be removed:

Saloon

• Unhook retaining cords fro m the tailgate. • Pull cover to rear out of the retainers see arrows in left-hand illustration. When removed, the luggage compartment cover can be stored behind the rear seat backrest: - Unlatch rear seat backrest and fold for

wards slight ly. - Place the cover vertically between the

back rest and the wheel housing, with the upper side to the front and the retaining straps at the bottom. Secu re backrest.

• When installing, slide the cover forward into the side retainers and hook the retaining cords onto tailgate.

Estate

• Press the two front locking flaps in the side consoles forwards (arrow 1 in righthand illustration). • Pull fo lding/sliding cover backward and out of the consoles (arrow 2) I n so doing, dislodge th e front/rear cross bar of the cover with a qUick jerk. • When instal ling the fo ld ing/s liding cove r, push the front cross bar of the cover forward and the rear cross ba r backward until they engage securely.

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Pedals

- _ movement of the pedals must never be ~S ncted.

::- th Is reason, do not put articles in the '00 well which cou ld roll or slide under-3ath the pedals. -< round the pedal area there should not be ,,'l foot mats or other additional floor cover

llaterials :

• In the case of defects on the brake sys'em, a greater pedal travel may be necessa ,

t should always be possib le to depress -"'e clutch and accelerator pedals fully.

Al l pedals must be able to return, unhin-Jered, to their rest positions. . =or these reasons, the only foot mats which

e 'Y'\ay be used are those wh ich leave the edal area complete ly free and which are

prevented from slipping .

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Hand brake

To apply the handbrake pull lever up firmly. On hills the 1 st gear, or with automatic gearbox the parking lock, should also be engaged. The handbrake should always be applied so firmly that it is not possible to drive inadvertently w ith the handbrake on . W hen handbrake is applied with the ignition on, the brake warning lam p* comes on. To release handbrake, pull lever up slightly, press locking knob in and push lever right dow n.

Manual gearbox

• Only engage reverse gear when vehicle is stationary With the engine is running, depress clutch fully and wait a few seconds before moving gear lever. ThiS prevents grating noises . When reverse gear is engaged with ignition on , the reversing lights come on. Note When driving you should not rest your hand on the gear lever. The pressure of your hand is transmitted to the selector forks In the gearbox and can cause premature wear on the forks .

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Automatic gearbox*

Driving programmes The gearbox control unit is equipped with two driving programmes:

• Sport programme • Economy programme

The programme is selected automatically depending on operation of the accelerator pedal. The sport programme is selected if the accelerator pedal is operated rapidly. In this case the accelerator pedal need not be depressed to the point of kick-down (see Page 33) . In the sport programme, full use is made of the engine's power reserves through delayed change to higher gear The economy programme is selected when the accelerator, pedal is operated slowly or normally. Fuel consumption is reduced by changing early into higher gear and later into lower.

Selector lever lock In positions "P" and " N" with the ignition swi tch on the selector lever is locked . To move the selector lever out of these posit ions the brake pedal must be depressed and the selector lever button pushed in . This prevents a gear being engaged inadvertently and the vehicle unintentional ly moving off . A delay circuit prevents the selector lever f rom locking when it is moved quickly past the" N" position (for Instance from" R" to

" D" ) This enables for example the vehicle to be " rocked" out of a "bogged down " position The shift lock only locks the selector lever if it is left in the " N" position for more than about 1 second without the brake pedal being depressed. At speeds above 5 km/h the selector lever is automatically switched-off in position "N".

Selector lever positions

P - Parking lock The driving whee ls are locked mechanically The parking lock may only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary. Before moving the lever in or out of the" P" position the lock button in the selector lever handle must be pressed. Before moving the selector lever out of the" P" pOSition, the brake pedal must also be depressed w hen the ignition is switched on .

R - Reverse gear The reverse gear should only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and with the engine idling. Before engaging the pos ition "R " from the positions "P" or " N" the brake pedal must be depressed and the lock button in the selector lever handle must also be pressed . The reversing lights come on then the selector lever is in the "R" position with the ignition switched on .

N - Neutral (idling position) To move the lever out of neutral when stationary or at speeds below 5 km/h and with ignition switched on depress the brake pedal and press the lock button in the selector lever handle .

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D - Normal driving position - e four forward gears are shifted up and ~own automatically depending upon engine :lad and road speed. Jnder certain driving condit ions it is advan--"geous to engage one of the following des "ribed selector lever positions.

3 - Position for hilly regions ne 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears are shifted up a'1d down automatically depending upon ~ngi ne load, road speed and selected programme (E or S) The 4th gear IS not en;}aged. This increases the engine braking ef-eel w hen the accelerator pedal is re leased. - his selector position is recom mended in 5. uations where the gearbox alternates frequently between 3rd and 4th gears in the

D" position .

2 - Position for steep hills - his selector lever position is sUitable for

ng climbs and descents.

The 1 st and 2nd gears are shifted up and dow n automatically depending on engine load and road speed . The 3rd and 4th gears are not engaged in order to avoid unnecessary gear changes. This further increases the engine braking effect on deceleration .

1 - Position for very steep hills This selector lever position is recommended for very steep climbs and descents. To engage this gear, the lock button in the selector lever handle must be pressed in. The vehicle only moves in 1st gear. The 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears are not engaged. Maxi mum possible engine braking effect is now available. The cruise control * cannot be used in position "1".

Note When changing down manually the selector lever can be moved into the lower gear position, but the automatic w ill not change down until it is no longer possible to overrev the engine.

Kick-down device The kick-down device gives maximum acceleration. When the accelerator pedal is pressed righ t down past the fu ll throttle position, depending on road speed and engine speed, the box changes down into a lower gear. The shift up into the next higher gear then takes place as soon as the maximum specified engine speed is reached.

Notes on driving

Starting The engine can only be started when selector lever is at "N" or "P". See also " Starting engine" on page 36 .

Selecting a driving range When the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running always depress the foot brake when selecting a gear. When the vehicle is stationary do not depress the accelerator when selecting a gear. If the lever is moved accidentally into "Nu when driving, release accelerator and let the engine speed drop to idling before selecting a forward gear again.

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• Attention • When the engine is running it is necessary to hold the vehicle with the foot brake in all gears. Because with an automatic gearbox the transfer of power is not fully interrupted even at idling speed - and the vehicle tends to "creep" . If a driving range is selected while the vehicle is stationary, the throttle must on no account be opened (e.g. by hand from inside the engine compartment). The vehicle can then start moving, possibly even when the hand brake is applied.

Before working on a running engine, ensure that selector lever is in position "p" and thatthe handbrake is applied.

Moving off Select driving range (R, 0, 3, 2, 1) Wait until the gearbox has shifted and the power flow is made to the driving wheels (light selection jerk perceptible). Then one can accelerate.

Stopping To stop vehicle temporarily such as at traffic lights, it is only necessary to apply the brakes. It is not necessary to move selector lever to "N". The engine should however on ly be running at idling speed.

Parking On level ground all you need do is engage the parking lock. On a gradient the handbrake should be applied firmly first and then the parking lock engaged. This will ensure that the locking mechanism is not too heavily loaded and makes the lock easier to disengage.

Tow starting On veh icles w ith automatic gearbox the engine cannot be started by towing or pushing the veh icle . See page130 . When the battery is flat. the engine can be started from the battery of another vehicle by using jumper cables See" Emergency start ing ", page 128.

Towing If the vehicle has to be towed at any time, you must read the instructions in the section "Towing/tow starting on page 129.

Emergency programme If functional defects occur in the electron ic system the gearbox can, amongst other things, carry on operating in two emergency programmes:

• The gearbox continues to change up and down automatically as before but hard shift jerks are however noticeable. The vehicle should be taken to a Volkswagen dealer. • The gearbox no longer changes up and down automatically. The gearbox can then be shifted manually but in the selector lever positions "0", "3" and "2" only the 3rd gear is avai lable . I n selector lever positions " 1 " and " R", the 1 st and reverse gears are available as normal . However, the converter must. due to the absence of 2nd gear work harder, and under certain circumstances this causes the con verter to overheat. In a case such as this the vehicle should be taken, as soon as possible, to a Volkswagen dealer.

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Height adjustable steering wheel*

- ne steering w heel height can be adjusted as required . To do thi s pu ll the lever on the :::1 of the steering column dow n and move -~e w heel to the desired position

Attention For safety reasons, the lever must then be pressed fully up again, so that the steering wheel position cannot move while vehicle is moving.

Ignition lock

Petrol engines

1 - Ignition off - Steering can be locked

2 - Ignition on

3 - Starting engine

Diesel engines

1 - Fuel supply cut off! engine stopped, steering can be locked

2 - Glow and drive position No other current co nsumers should be sw itched on together w ith the glow plugs this aVO ids draining the battery unnecessa rily.

3 - Starting engine

For all vehicles:

Position 1: To lock the steering wheel withdraw key and turn wheel unti l you hear the locking pin engage

Attention Do not withdraw key from lock until vehicle is stationary! The steering lock could be unintentionally engaged.

Position 2: If the key is difficult to turn in the lock or cannot be turned to this position at all, the steering wheel must be rocked to and fro slightly to release the lock ing pin .

Position 3: In this pos ition the headlights and other heavy current consumers are switched off. Before the starter can be operated aga in the key must be turned back to position 1. The non-repeat mechanism in the ignition lock prevents the starter fro m being operated w hen engine is ru nning, as this could damage the starter.

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Starting the engine

General hints

Attention When starting the engine in confined spaces there is a danger of poisoning.

• Before starting, move gear lever to neu· tral (with automatic gearbox: Selector lever in "P" or"N" position) and apply handbrake fi rmly • On vehicles with a manual gearbox depress the clutch pedal when operating starter so that starter only has to turn engine . • As soon as engine starts, release the ignition key so that starter can disengage. • After starting a co ld engine It may sound noisy for a moment or two because the 011 pressure has to build up in the hydraulic tappets first. This is normal and no cause fo r alarm . ~ Do not warm engine up by run~ ning it with vehicle stationary. Drive off straight away.

Do not overrev or use full throttle until the engine has reached the normal operating temperature.

• On vehicles with a catalytic converter the engine must not be started by towing the vehicle in ex· cess of 50 m. Otherwise unburnt fuel can pass into the converter and lead to damage.

• Before trying to start engine by towing, the battery from another ve· hicle should be used for starting if possible - see page 128.

Petrol engines These engines are equipped with a petrol injection system that automatical ly supplies the correct fuel/a ir mixture at all ambient temperatures. When engine is cold or at operating temperature do not accelerate before or during the starting procedure. If the engine does not start at once, stop using the starter after 10 secs. wa it about half a minute and then try again. If the engine sti ll does not start, the electric fuel pump fuse may have blown - see page 119. When the engine is very hot it may be necessary to accelerate slightly after the engine has started .

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Diesel engines

Glow plug system Ith the 47 and 66 kW Diesel engines.

~fte r sw itching to the driving position (ignion on ), the required glow plug warm-up

• me is Indicated by a lamp which is con:rolled by the coolant temperature - see page 47 . On he 55 kW Diesel engine the glow plug system is automatically act ivated after ~'os i ng the driver's door. If the engine is not subsequently sta rted, the glow pl ug system

.111 not be activated by each further opening an closing of the drive r's door.

Cold starting aid/idling speed boost (47 and 55 kW engines only) - 0 facilitate starting f rom cold, there is a cold starting device (co ld starting aid) in the nJection pump. he cold starting device is actuated when "'1e knob on he left of the steerinq column s pulled out fully.

fl addition, the idling speed can be in~reased w ith the knob to reduce any vehicle • brati on which may occur.

47 and 55 kW engines

Starting a cold engine

• At ambient tem peratures dow n to -155C, pull the cold start knob out fully before opera ting the starter . At lower temperatures, the knob shou ld not be pulled out until engine is firing regularly - the engine wi ll then start more readily.

• Turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 (see page 35) - the glow plug wa rning lamp comes on. It goes out when the ignition temperature is reached (see page 47) While the glow plugs are working do not switch on any other heavy current consumers because this would place an unnecessary load on the battery.

• When the w arning lam p goes out, start the engine immediately Do not depress the accelerator while starting If the engine only fire s irregularly, cont inue to operate the starter a few seconds longer (30 seconds at maximum) until the engine runs under its own power.

If the engine does not start , switch the glow plugs on again and try starting it again as described . If the engine still does not start the fu se for the glow plugs may have blown page 120 .

• Push the cold start aid knob in fu lly as soon as the engine has reached its norma l operating temperature. If vehicle vibration then occurs w hen idling , the knob can be pul led out aga in until the engine runs free of vibration at the low est possib le idling speed

Starting a warm engine The glow plug lamp does not come on - the engine can be started straight away. Do not pu ll the co ld start aid knob and do not press the accelerator pedal.

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Stopping engine

66 kW engine

Starting a cold engine Ambient temperature above +5 0C: The engine can be started without preglow Do not depress throttle during the starting procedure. Ambient temperature below +5 0C: • Turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 (see page 35) - the glow plug warning lamp comes on It goes out when the ignition temperature is reached (see page 47). While the glow plugs are working do not switch on any other heavy current consumers because this would place an unnecessary load on the battery. • When the warning lamp goes out, start the engine immediately If the engine does not start, repeat preglow and try starting it again as described. If the engine still does not start the fuse for the glow plugs may have blown - see page 120.

Starting a warm engine The glow plug lamp does not come on - the engine can be started straight away

When engine has been running fast for a long time, let it idle for about 2 minutes so that it can cool down slightly before being switched off.

Attention After the engine has been stopped the fan can continue running for a while (up to about 10 minutes) with the ignition switched off. It can also start to run again suddenly after a short time if - the coolant temperature in

creases due to heat build-up

- when engine is hot and the engine compartment is heated additionally by strong sunlight .

Special care must therefore be taken when working in the engine compartment.

On vehicles with a catalytic converter, the ignition must not be switched off as long as the vehicle is rolling with a gear engaged, otherwise, unburnt fuel can pass into the catalytic converter and cause damage.

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Instruments

r;e arrangement of the instruments de-~nds on the model concerned and the en

'le fitted .

1 Speedometer ................ 39 with service interval indicator. . 40

2 Analog clock ... 41 or rev counter* ... 41 with digital clock. . . . 41 or multi-function indicator* . . 42

3 Coolant temperature .. 45 4 Fuel gauge . . .... 45

1 - Speedometer Carefu lly read the notes on page 71.

Mileage recorder If the word "total" appears in the mileage display, the total mileage covered is indicated. Briefly pressing the button below the speedometer (left arrow) will switch over to trip recorder and the word "trip" will appear. The fi?ure behind the comma indicates 100 m or ha mile. If this button by the "trip" display is pressed for longer than one second, the trip recorder will be zeroed.

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1 - Service interval display The display appears after switching on the ignition (engine not started) for a few seconds in place of the mileage recorder in speedometer. If no service is necessary IN 00 will be displayed. If a service is due, the following appears in the display for a few seconds even after starting the engine

• 0 E: L - Engine oil change • :n 0 : - Inspection service • : n 02 - I nspection service with addi

tional work After a service has been carried out, each service must be called up individually and the display zeroed . If for instance the inspection service IN 02 with oil change is carried out, the OEL, IN 01 and IN 02 must be zeroed . The zeroing will be carried out by the Volkswagen dealer as follows :

• The zeroing of the service interval display should only be carried out in "total" mileage recorder mode. If the service interval display is zeroed in the "trip" recorder mode the trip recorder can be erased .

• With the ignition switched off, press and hold the button below the speedometer (left arrow) • Switch off ignition and release button. The word OEL can be seen in the display By briefly pressing the button for adjusting the analog clock (right arrow) or the minute button of the digital clock will zero the service. • By again pressing the button below the speedometer the other services will be displayed and can be cancelled individually • Switch on ignition.

Notes

• Do not zero the display between the service intervals - otherwise an incorrect reading will be shown. • If the battery is disconnected the details in the service display are retained. • If a defective speedometer is replaced, the service interval display must be reprogrammed This should be carried out by a Volkswagen dealer. Should the display not be reprogrammed, then the service work must be carried out in accordance with the Service Schedule and not according to the service display. The service display only becomes valid again after an inspect ion IN 02 is carried out and the service display is zeroed.

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2 - Analog clock - -e the time there is a button below the

_- (right arrow):

• - pressed briefly, the time is advanced one minute.

• pressed continuous ly the minute hand ss faster and the hours are set as well. ;h the button the clock can be set exactly -he second :

• Press button until time is one minute be.,re ti me to be set.

• ress button at the moment when the _=f'"onds indicator of an accurate clock -~ows a full minute or when the time signal s eard on the radio.

2-Rev counter * - e rev counter need le must not move into

e red zone of the sca le on any account. ~ Changing up in good time helps ~,) to save fuel and keeps the noise down.

_hange down to the next lower gear before ~"e engine starts labouring or no longer runs

l oothly. ri ng the running-in period, high engine

' 9VS should be avoided.

2-Digital clock * To set the time there are tw o buttons on right below the re v counter. The hours are set with the upper button (h) and the minutes with the lower one (min) :

• If pressed briefly, preferably w ith a ball pen, the time changes one hour or one minute. • If pressed continuously the hours or m inutes change continuous ly.

With the minute button the clock can be set exactly to the second:

• Press button until time shown by clock is one mi nute before time to be set. • Press button at the moment w he n the seconds indicator of an accurate clock shows a fu ll minute or when the time signal is heard on the radio.

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2 - Multi function indicator * In addition to the time display, the multifunction indicator (MFI) gives a whole range of additional information:

• Driving time • Distance driven • Average speed • Average fuel consumption • Engine oil temperature • Ambient temperature

The function currently switched on - with the exception of the time - is indicated by a triangle on the top or bottom edge which points to the appropriate symbol for example the average fuel consumption is shown in the illustration.

By repeatedly pressing button B in the windscreen wiper lever with the ignition switched on, the additional information is displayed, starting with the time. If the button B is pressed for longer than 1 sec., the function being displayed at that time will change over automatically to the time display.

The memories The system is equipped with two automatic memories: A single journey memory collects the following data from the time the ignition is switched on to when it is switched off. Driving time, distance covered and fuel used. From this data the average driving speed and the average consumption is worked out. If the journey is resumed within two hours of switching off the ignition, the new figures are automatically included in the calculation. If the journey is interrupted for more than two hours, the stored information is automatically erased. A total journey memory stores the data from any number of individual Journeys up to a total of 100 hours driving time, a distance of 10000 km (6214 miles) and 1000 litres (220 gallons) of fuel consumed. This data is only used to work out the consumption and speed averages for all the individual journeys. If one of the given figures is exceeded, the memory is erased and calculation starts from the beginning again. Contrary to the single Journey memory, this memory is not erased after a journey pause of more than two hours.

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- 0 call up the da ta th e memories are seacted by means of the switch A in the w iper ever: . - Single journey memory 2 - Total journey memory l1e following data can be obtained from the memories :

• Driving time • Distance driven • Average speed • Average fuel consumption

he amount of fuel used IS not indicated.

Erasing the memories With the ignition switched on, both memories can be erased separately in each switch position by pressing sw itch A passed the appropriate detente position to oposition for longer than one second. If the ba ttery is disconnected for any reason, the stored information is automatically erased .

The displays

No symbol - Time The time is shown even when the ignition is switched off. The time can be set w ith the buttons (h and min) on right below the rev counter - see "Dig ital Clock" page 41

G - Driving time In switch position 1 the driving time w hich has elapsed since ignition was switched on or the memory cancelled is indicated - see previous page also "Single journey memory" In switch position 2 the total driving time for al l IndiVidual journeys is ind icatedsee previous page also " Total journey memory" The maximum time in both sw itch positions is 99 hours 59 minutes. When this figure is exceeded the indication starts at zero again.

km - Distance covered The remarks made under "Driving t ime" also aoply in principle to "Distance covered" 'The maximum distance indicated is 9999 km or 62 14 mi les .

km/h - Average speed After switching on the ignition or erasing the memory being used, the average speed is indicated after a distance of about 100 m. Up to th is point a dash appears instead of a figure. In switch position 1 the average speed for the current single journey is ind ica ted. In switch position 2 the average speed indicated is that achieved during all single journeys - see previous page "tota l journey memory"

Itr./100 km - Average fuel consumption

It is the average fuel consumption which is indicated and not the momentary consumpt ion at the time of reading. In principle the remarks made under "average speed" also apply here. Note The amount of fuel used is not indicated.

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~ DC _ Engine oil temperature

Oil temperatures (within a range of + 50°C to 160°C) are shown. When no oil temperature indication is shown, the eng ine is still not warm, and it should not therefore be worked hard . The engine speed should be reduced if the oil temperature rises to + 145°C.

,I,.e·DC'1' - Ambient temperature)2)

The measuring range is from - 40°C to + 50°C. Whe n the vehic le is stationary or only moving very slowly, the indicated temperature could be slight ly higher than the actual ambient temperature due to heat radiation from the engine. After switching off the ignition the last indicated temperature is stored in memory for about 45 minutes . If the ignition is switched on after 45 minutes or the vehicle is moved at about 30 km/h with in the 45 minute period, a new up-to-date temperature w ill be displayed.

Attention If the ambient temperature reading is used as an ice warning, remember that ice can form on the road at temperatures above O°C.

2) On vehic les with Climatronic 1he ambient temperature is shown in the Climatronlc display.

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3 - Coolant temperature _~_

gauge - I<e gauge starts to work when ignition is 5 "" tched on, but it takes a few seconds be-are the needle reaches its final position .

'hen ignition is switched on the warning amp (c) lights up for a few seconds as a -unctional check. 3 - Cold ~old high engine speeds and do not work

engine too hard yet.

b- Normal When the ~ehicle is dri~en norma lly the needle should settle down in the central zone. When engine is working hard and the ambient temperature is high, the needle may move a long way to the right. This is not serious as long as the w arning lamp (c) does not flash . c - Warning lamp If the lamp flashes when driving, check first what the coolant temperature is. If the needle is in the normal zone, top the coolant up at the next opportunity. If the needle is over to the right, the coolant temperature is too high. Stop. switch engine off and try to determine cause of trouble - see page 46 . Notes • Additional lights in front of the radiator grille interfere with t he flow of cooling air. At high ambient temperatures and full tt:a rottl~ there is a danger that the engme Will then overheat!

4 - Fuel gauge

This gauge works when ign ition is. switched on but it takes a few seconds for the needle to reach its fina l position. The ta holds about - 55 ItL (12 gallons) on the Golf saloon

- 60 Itr. (13 gallons) on the Golf estate

- 65 Itr. (14 gallons) on the Golf syncro When the needle reaches the start of the reserve zone (arrow) there is about 7 litres (1 .5 gallons) of fuel left in the tank .

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Warning lamps

Attention • Be careful when opening the coolant expansion tank! When the engine is hot the cooling system is under pressure - Danger of scalding! Let engine cool down therefore before unscrewing the cap_ • Do not touch the fan. The fan can switch on suddenly - even when ignition is switched off.

For further details see pages 98 and 98 .

1 - Coolant temperaturel _~_ If the coolant level is in order the trouble

Coolant level') may be due to failure of the radiato r fan. Check radiator fan fuse and renew is The wa rni ng lamp lights up for a few secnecessary - see page 119.onds as a functional check when ignition IS

coolant level . . 46 switched on . 2 - Engine oil pressure . .. . . 47 If the warning lamp does not go out alIf the lamp does not go out afterwards or 3 - Alternator . 47 though coolant level and fan fuse are inflashes when driving, either the coolant 4 - Glow plugs ... 47 order, do not drive on - call in expert astemperature is too high or the coo lant 5 - Brake system .. 48 sistance . level1l too low: 6 - Brake pad wear indicator .48 If the trouble is only caused by the fan andStop, switch engine off and check7 - Turn signals 48 assuming coolant level is in order and temlevel . Add coolant if necessary . 8 - Main beam . 48 perature warning lamp is out - one can drive

on to the nearest Volkswagen dealer. In 11 Only 011 vehicles wi h a tomatic coolant order to make good use of the air stream for

level lllonitor (see page 97 l. cooling , do not let engine idle or drive very slowly.

he layout of the warning lamps depends on the model and the engine fitted. The symbols shown here are also on the actual warn ing lamps. 1 - Coolant temperature/


2 - Engine oil pressure ~ e warning lamp flashes when ignition is :ched on. the lamp must go out w hen

,=~g ne has started. , ' Ile warning lamp does not go out or ashes when driving - a buzzer also sounds

-' e!,gine spe,eds above 2000 rpm - stop, switch engine off, check oil level and if

ecessary, add oil - see page 94. - -he lamp comes on although the oil level 5 n order, do not drive on. Do not even "'., t he engine at idling speed - call in expert ~slstance .

- during the Journey the engine is operated a: a speed less than idling speed, it ca n ~ appen that the oil warning lamp lights up. "crease engine speed by accelerating or :'langing down . Note Th e oil pressure warning lamp is not an oil level indicator. The oil level shou.'d therefore be checked at reg, ular Intervals, preferably every time the fuel tank is filled.J

3 - Alternator The warning lamp comes on w hen the ignition IS sWitched on and must go out when the engine is started. The alternator is driven by a long-life ribbed belt. If the warning lamp lights during the Journey, stop, switch off engine and check ribbed belt. If t~e ribbed belt is loose or broken, do not drive on - the coolant pump is no longer being driven. The ribbed belt must be checked/renewed by the next Vo lkswagen dealer. If the ribbed belt is not loose or broken, one can normally drive on to the next Vo lkswag en dea ler. However as the battery is then discharging co ntinuously, all electrical consumers which are not absolutely essential should be switched off.

4 - Glow plugs

(Diesel engines only) When the engine is cold the w arning lamp comes on when key IS turned to Drive position (ignition on) If the warning lamp does not come on, there IS a defectln the glow plug system - call in expert assistance. When the lamp goes out, start the engine Immediately - see page 37. As the 55 kWDiesel engine glow period begins automatically after closing the drivers' door, It can happen that after switching to the driving position (Ignition on) with a cold engine, that the glow plug warning lamp does not light up. The engine can be started straight away When the engine is warm the glow plug lamp does not come on - the engine ca n be started straight away Note If while driving a fault occurs in the engine management system of the 66 kW Diesel engine, this is indicated by a flashing warnIng lamp The engine must be checked by a Volkswagen dealer as soon as possible.

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5 - Brake system (CD)

The warning lamp* co mes on when

• the handbrake is on • the brake fluid level is too low The ignition must be switched on.

Attention If the lamp does not go out when handbrake is released or comes on when driving, the fluid level in the reservoir is too low. Immediately contact a Volkswagen dealer and have the brake system examined.

You can drive on carefully to the nearest Volkswagen dealer but allow for higher pedal pressures and longer braking distances on the way.

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6 - Brake pad wear I,'0',

indicator* The wa rning lamp lights up for one second when the ignition is swi tched on as a functiona l check. If the lamp then does not go out or it lights up during the Jou rney, the front brake pads are worn. You should visit a Volkswagen dealer to have the brake pads checked. As the brake pad wear indicator only monitors the front brake pads, we recommend that you have the rear brake linings checked as well .

7 - Turn signals

The warn ing lamp flashes when turn signals are sWitched on. If a turn signal fails, the warning lamp flashes tw ice as fast. (Not w hen towing a trailer) Further details are given on pages 49 and 53.

8 - Main beam

The warning lamp comes on when the main beam is on or when the headlight flasher is used.

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Q1~ Trailer turn signals(8 ) Anti-locking Brake System (ABS)* The warning lamp" f lashes when turn sig

nals are switched on when towing a trailer. The warning lamp comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on. The If a turn signal fai ls on the trailer or vehicle, lamp goes out after an automatic test se the warning lamp does not flash. quence has taken place, If the ASS warning lamp does not go out. or if the ASS warning lamp comes on when driving, the system is fau lty The vehicle can then only be braked with the normal system - that is w ithout ASS . The vehicle must be taken to a Vol kswagen dealer as soon as possible .

- ne warning lamp cluster can contain Further details on ASS is given on page 76 . •anous warning lamps. The warning lamps actually fitted can be recognized by the 5 mbols

to ~ Airbag system n e warning lamp lights for about 3 seconds Nhen the ignition is switched on. If the Narning lamp does not go out or lights/ ;Iickers during the Journey, there is a fault in :he Airbag system, The system should be ct16cked immediately by a Volkswagen :lealer For further details see page 18.

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Switches

Note • On vehicles with right-hand drive the arrangement of the switches differs. The symbols on the switches are however the same as on vehicles w ith left-hand drive . • The use of the lighting described here is subject to local regulations.

1 - Lighting swit ch -'0, , '

El Swi tched off

:oo~ - Side lights 1)

Awarning lamp next to the side light symbol lights up.

§D - Dipped or main beam

The headlights only w ork when the ignition is on . When the engine is being started and after ignition has been switched off, the headlights are switched off automatically. Dipping and flashing the headlights - see page 53.

~D - Front fog lights*

With lighting switch in side light or dipped/ main beam position pull sw itch out to first detente . A w arning lamp next to the front foglight symbol lights up.

'I) On vehicles for some export countries when the side lights are switchea on with the ignition sWitched on, the dipped headlights also come on with reduced inte slty.

0$ - Rear fog light-

Vehicles without fog lights Turn lighting switch to dipped/main beam position and pull switch out to 1st detente.

Vehicles with fog lights With lighting sw itch in dipped/main beam position, pul l svvitch out t o 2nd detente. A warning lamp next to the rear fog light symbol lights up.

Due to the amount of dazzle it causes the rear fog light should only be sWitched on when the visibility is very poor (in Germany for example, below 50 metres)

2 - Instrument ()~;" lighting

When the lights are on, the level of the instrument lighting can be regulated by turning the knurled wheel.

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3 - Headlight range control *

lIJi th the electrical range control the headgh t settings can be matched exactly to the oad condition of vehicle. This prevents on

:::oming traffic from being unnecessarily dazzled . At the same time the correct headght beam setting provides the best possble visibility for the driver. -he headlights can only be regulated with :he dipped headlights switched on . To lower the beams, turn knurled disc from :he basic position H downwards .

Hazard warning lights

~ When the hazard lights are on, a warn ing lamp in the switch flash es as well. The system also works when the ignition is switched off .

Knurled wheel for seat heating* The cushion and backrest of the front seats can be heated electrica lly w hen the ignition is on . The heating is switched on and regu lated w ith the knurled w heel. To sWitch heating off, turn knurled whee l down to the detente position .

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1 - Heated rear window

The heating works only when ignition is on. W hen heater is on a lamp in the switch lights up. ~ As soon as window is clear, ~ switch element off. The reduced current consumption helps to reduce the fuel consumption - see also page 73.

On veh icles with electrically adjustable exte rior mirrors the mirrors are heated as long as the rea r w indow heating is switched on.

2 - Rear electric windows·

Using the rocker switch with the safety switch for the rear window s - see page 10.

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Turn signal and dip lever

~e tu rn signals on ly w ork when the ignition -witched on .

~ ght tu rn signa ls - lever up _z turn signals - lever down

"en turn signals are work ing, the warning p f lashes as well - see page 48 also.

- '? turn signa ls cancel automatica lly after rnpleting a turn

To signal a lane change Note Move lever up or dow n to pressure point The use of the signals and lighting deand hold in th is position the w arning lamp scribed he re is subject to local regu lations must also be f lash ing

To dip headlights Pull lever past pressure point towards steering w heel. When high beams are on, the high beam warning lig ht w ill light up

Headlight flasher Pull lever towards steeri ng wh eel to pressure point - the main beam wa rning lamp lights up.

Parking lights The park ing lights on ly work when ignition is sw itched off . Right parking lights - lever up Left park ing li ghts - lever dow n.

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Cruise control system *

To relieve the foot on the accelerator pedal this system can hold any speed above about 35 km/h (20 mph) constant, so long as engine output permits.

Attention The cruise control system should not be used in dense traffic and poor road conditions (slippery surfaces, aquaplaning, gravel).

When system is switched on do not move into neutral without depressing the clutch pedal, otherwise the engine will race and can, under certain circumstances, become damaged.

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The system is operated with the sliding switch A and the press button B on the turn signal lever. The system is switched on by moving switch A to ON. When the speed to be maintained has been reached the press button B (SET) must be pressed briefly The foot can then be taken off the accelerator pedal The programmed speed can also be increased w ithout pressing the accelerator pedal. The button B need only be pressed until the desired speed has been reached. The speed can also be increased in the norma l way with the accelerator pedal. When the pedal is then released the previously programm ed speed is resu med

The system is temporarily switched off when brake or clutch pedals are used or when speed IS cons iderab ly below programmed speed i.e. w hen driving up a steep gradient in too high a gear. To resume speed previously programmed when brake or clutch pedals are re leased or at end of gradient, push sWitch A to the left (RES)

Attention The programmed speed must only be resumed when it is not too high for the existing traffic conditions.

The system is completely switched off by moving the switch A to the ri ght (OFF) or - when vehicle is stationary - by switching the ignition off.

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Windscreen wiper and washer system

Vipers and washers only work w hen igni tion is switched on .ff

: r The heated windscreen washer jets* are switched on when the ign ition is 9 switched on and the amount of heat is reguated automatica lly according to the ambi ent tem perature When it is freezing, check tha t the wiper blades are not fro zen to the glass before switching the w ipers on for the f irst ti me.

Windscreen • Flick wipe _Ih lever to pressure point before detente 1 .

• Wiper slow Lever at position 1.

• Wiper fast Lever at position 2

• Intermittent wipe Lever at position 3 The w ipers "vork about every 6 seconds. W ith an infinitely variable intermittent wipe* the w ipe delay can be programmed betw een about 1.5 and 22 seconds:

- Switch on in termi ttent wipe and wipe once.

- Switch off intermittent w ipe and then swi tch on again after the desired delay

The selected delay can be changed as often as required . After switching off ig nit ion the selected pause reverts back to a si x second Interval.

• Automatic washJwipe facility Pull lever towards steering w heel - wipers and w asher work. Release lever-The washer stops and the wipers carry on for about 4 seconds.

Headlight w asher system * When the head lights are on, the lenses are washed every time the w indscreen is w ashed. At regular in tervals such as when f illing the ta nk, ca ked-on dirt and Insects should be removed.

Rear window Press lever aw ay from steenng w hee l and rel ease - the wiper works about every 6 seconds (interm ittent wipe) Pressing and re leasi ng lever again swi tches the w iper off .

Automatic wash/wipe Press lever away f rom steering wh eel, and hold in t his position The wiper and washer work as long as the lever is held in thi s posit ion Release lever The washer stops and the wiper carr ies on for about 4 seconds,

Notes • Topp ing-up washer fluid

- see page 103. • Changing windscreen w iper blades

- see page 1 04

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Heating and ventilation

The normal heating and ventilation system described be low can be supplemented by an automatic heating regulation (Thermotronic)*. With the Thermotronic* the desired interior temperature is attained as quickly as possible and held constant. Outs ide and inside temperature sensors measure the existing temperatures continuously and pass the va lues to an electron ic control unit wh ich then alters the wa rm air temperature accordingly. Strong sunshine is also taken into account by the system. The " Thermotronic" makes regulation of the heating by hand unnecessary.

Controls Rotary switch A - Blower and air supply and air conditioner* cut-off The air flow can be regulated in four stages. Between positions 1 and 0 the fresh air supply can be regulated without blower assistance. In position 0, air supply and blower are off. This can prevent unclean air from outside from entering the vehicle . However, as the windows cou ld then mist over, the air supply should on ly be switched off briefly.

Normal heating and ventilation On vehic les w ith a fresh air filter* this is only necessary for a gas type pollution . Dust, pollen etc. will be held back by the filter.

Rotary regulator B - Temperature selection Clockwise - increases heat output Anti-clockwise - decreases heat output With Thermotronic* the figures on the scale serve as approximate values for the interior temperature.

. (G' __ .. wi th Thermotronic*

Rotary regulator C - Air distribution

Switch at symbol.

Vents .. fully open

Vents .. slightly open

~ 1,2 3, 4

~ 5 1,2,3,4

~ 3,4,5 1,2

~ 3,4 -

For vent layout, see next page

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Air vents J epending on the position of rotary regulacor B heated or unheated fresh air flows 'rom all vents. - he vents 3 and 4 can be opened and closed separately:

nurled w heel upwards or to right ant opened . nurled w heel dow nwards or to left ent closed .

3y swinging the complete outlet gri lle of ,ents 3 and 4 the ai r flow can be moved vertica lly N hen the knurled disc in the grille is rotated :0 and fro the air flow direction is altered laterally.

The rear footwe ll vents are supplied together With vents 5.

Defrosting windscreen and side windows • Rotary switch A to stage 3. • Rotary regulators Band C turned fully to right. • Vents 3 closed. • Additional warm air can be directed to the side windows via vents 4.

Demisting windscreen and side windows When the w indows steam up due to high air humidity, e.g. w hen it is raining , w e recommend the follow ing settings:

• Rotary switch A to stage 2 or 3. • Rotary regulator B, if necessary, clockwise into heating range. With the "Thermotronic"" the value then set is controlled automatically.

• Rotary regulator C at ~ • Vents 3 closed. • Additional warm air can be directed to the side w indows via vents 4.

Heating interior quickly (without "Thermotronic" *)

• Rotary switch A to stage 3. • Rotary regulator B fully to right. • Rotary regulator C at tIl • Vents 3 closed . • Vents 4 fully or partially opened w ith knurled discs as required.

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Heating interior comfortably (without "Therm otronic" * )

When the windows are clear and the desired temperature has been reached we recommend the following settings

• Rotary switch A at stage 1 or 2. • Rota ry regulator B at the desired heat output. • Depending on ai r distribution desired, turn rotary regulator C between

and

If the w indscreen mists over again, the reg ulator can also be turned between

and

• Vents 3 closed . • With vents 4 the desired amount of warm air and the air flow direction can be set.

Heating interior as quickly as possible and comfortably (with "Thermotronic" * )

When the windows are clear, the following setting is recommended:

• Rotary switch A to stage 2. • Rotary reg ulator B to desired va lue on scale. Approx.: 22 . tIj • Upper lever to . . . ....

The system works most efficient ly in this position, .

• Close vents 3. • W ith vents 4 the desired amount of warm ai r and the air flow direction can be set.

Ventilation (fresh air operation) With the following settings, unheated fresh air flows from vents 3 and 4:

• Rotary switch A to desired stage. • Rotary regulator B anti-clockwise to the stop PW!l • Upper lever to . . ~

• Ve nts 3 and 4 open. If required, regulator C can be turned to another position.

General notes • To ensure that the heat ing and ventilation can work properly, the air inlet in front of the w indscreen should be kept free of ice, snow and leaves. • The heat output depen s on the coo lant temperature - the ful l heat output is therefore available when the engine is warm. • The stale air escapes through open ings in the luggage compartment side panels. Therefore w hen loading the luggage compartment ensure tha t the ope 11ngs are not covered. • All controls except the rota ry switch A blower speeds 1-4 can be set to any intermediate position. • To prevent the window s from misting up the blower should be runn ing slowly w hen driving at low speeds

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Air conditioner*

- 'le air conditioner is available as a normal :r fu lly automatic system (Climatronic*) 'le air conditioner in both cases is a com

u ned cooling and heating system which c " ers maximum comfort at al l seasons of "18 year. h e air conditioner works only when the engine is running, the ambient temperature is ,:move about + 5°C and the blower speed is cetween 1 and 4. . 'hen air conditioner is switched on it re

duces not only the temperature inside the .ehicle but also the air humidity When the

.ambient air humidity is high this not only akes the vehicle occupants feel more

_omfortable but also prevents the windows c ~rom steaming up.

Nith the Climatronic* the selected veIcle interior temperature is maintained fully

automatically. This is done by automatically .Iarying the temperature of the air from the "ents, the blower speed (air volume) and meair distribution.

Notes • The operation of the normal air conditioner* is described on pages 59 - 61. • The differences for the Climatronic* are given on pages 62 and 63.

Controls Rotary switch A - Blower and air supply and air conditioner cut-off The air flow can be regulated in four stages.

In position 0, the blower and air conditioner are switched off. If contaminated air should be prevented from entering the vehicle interior, button E (air recirculation) should be pressed. On vehicles with a fresh airfilter ' this is only necessary for a gas type pollution. Dust, pollen etc. will be held back by the filter.

Rotary regulator B - Temperature selection Clockwise - increases heat output Anti-clockwise - decreases heat output

When the air conditioner is switched on

turning the regulator to the left increases the cooling performance.

Rotary regulator C - Air distribution

Switch at symbol.

Vents .. fully open

Vents .. slightly open

~ 1,2 3,4

m 5 1,2,3 ,4

~ 3,4, 5 1,2

81 3,4 -

For vent layout, see next page.

Button D - Air conditioner on/off The system is switched on by pressing t his button. The letters" AC" light up in the button pressed. The system is switched off by pressing the button again. The symbol then goes out.

Button E - Air recircu lation Air recirculati on is selected using this bu tton. When selected, the symbol lights up .

Air rec ircu lation is switched off by pressing the button again, The symbol then goes out.

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Air recirculation should only be selected for short periods of time as no fresh air is taken in in this mode and the windows can steam up if the air conditioner is switched off.

Note Buttons D and E can be pressed In conjunction w ith one another.

Air vents Depending on the position of rotary regulator B heated or unheated fresh air or cooled air flows from all vents. The vents 3 and 4 can be opened and closed separately : Knurled wheel upwards or to right vent opened . Knurled wheel downwards or to left vent closed. By swinging the complete outlet grille of vents 3 and 4 the air flow ca n be moved vertica lly.

When the knurled disc in the grille is rota ted to and fro the air flow direction is altered laterally The rear footwell vents are supplied together with vents 5.

Defrosting windscreen and side windows • Rotary switch A to stage 3. • Rotary regulators Band C turned fully to right. • Vents 3 closed . • Additional warm air can be directed to the side windows via vents 4.

Demisting windscreen and side windows ••When the windows steam up due to high air humidity, e.g. when it is raining, we recom •mend the fo llowing settings

• Rotary switch A to stage 2 or 3. • Rotary regulator B, if necessary, clockwise into heating range. ~ • Rotary regu lator C to . JJ~ • Press button D • Ve nts 3 closed. • Additiona l warm air can be directed to the side windows via vents 4.

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Heating interior quickly • Rotary switch A to stage 3. • Rotary regulator B fully to right. PWll • Rotary regulator C to .. ~

• Vents 3 closed . • Vents 4 fully or partially opened w ith

1urled discs as required

Heating interior comfortably hen the w indows are clear and the de

s red temperature has been reached we recommend the following settings

Rotary switch A at stage 1 or 2. • Rotary regulator B at the desired heat

Jtput. Depending on air distribution

esired , turn rotary regu lator C re w een . . .. ~ 'ld ~

, the windscreen mists over again, e regulator can also be turned

etw een

• Vents 3 closed. • With vents 4 the desired amount of warm air and the air flow direction can be set.

Ventilation (fresh air operation) With the following settings, unheated fresh air flows from vents 3 and 4:

• Switch air conditioner off with button D • Rotary switch A to desired stage. • Rotary regulator B anti-clockwise to the stop D.1 • Rotary regulator C to . .. ~

• Vents 3 and 4 open. If required, regulator C can be turned to another position .

Maximum cooling • All windows and sliding/tilting roof* closed. • Rotary swi tch A to stage 4. • Rotary regulator B to left. • Rotary regulator C to

• Right-hand button 0 (max) pressed. • Select air recirculation by pressing button E • Vents 3 and 4 open. In this mode, air is drawn from ins ide the vehicle and cooled (air recircu lation) The air recirculation mode should not be selected for long periods of time as no fresh air is then supplied.

Note Smoking should be avoided w hen air recirculation is selected, as the smoke drawn in from the vehicle interior deposits on the evaporator of the air conditioner. This leads to permanent odours when the air conditioner is in operation. These can only be eliminated by exchanging the evaporator, which is time-consuming and expensive.

Normal cooling • Switch air condit ioner on by pressing button 0 • Rotary switch A to stage 1 - 4 as required. • Rotary regulator B to the desired air temperature (so that heating is also possible) • Rotary regulator C to desired position • Vents 3 and 4 set as required. In this operating mode air is drawn in from outside and cooled (fresh air operation) To operate the Climatronic* , see pages 62 and 63 .

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•Climatronic* 1 - Display for blower speed 2 - Display for ambient temperature 3 - Display for defrosting windscreen 4 - Display for air recirculation 5 - Display for air flow direction 6 - Display for selected interior tempera

ture 7 - Display AUTO (automatic operation or

OF F (system off) 8 - Button for automatic operation 9 - Button for " Blower faster" 10 - Button for "Blower slower" 11 - Button for defrosting windscreen

12 - Button for air recirculation 13 - Button for "Air f low to upper part of

body" 14 - Button fo r " Ai r flow to footwell " 15 - Button for Celsius or Fahrenheit read

ing (best operated with ball pen) 16 - Button for "Warmer" 17 - Button for "Colder" 18 - Button for" System off" When the appropriate buttons are pressed the displays 1, 6 and 7 change or the displays 3, 4 and 5 appear. The automatic regulation of the system can be influenced by the buttons 9 - 14.

Recommended standard setting for all times of the year: Temperature about 22 degrees C (72 degrees F) and AUTO button. With this setting a pleasant climate in the vehicle is reached most quickly This setting should therefore only be altered when required for personal comfort.

Using the system When ignition has been swi tched on the system normally works in the Automatic mode. Items 1, 2, 6 and 7 appear in the display. The Climatronic maintains the selected vehicle interior temperature fully automatically. To do this temperature of the air flow as well as the blower speed (a ir volume) and air distribution are altered automatica lly. If the settings deviated from Automatic operation before the ignition is switched off the selected functions are stored for one hour. If ignition is switched on again later the system works in the Au tomatic mode. The layout of the air vents is shown on page 60.

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r Notes on Automatic mode

• The interior temperature can be freely selected w ith buttons 16 and 17 and is S ored always unt il another temperature is selected , -he interior temperature can be set be-wean + 18°C (64°F) and + 29°C (86°F) In th iS range it is automatically regulated,

f temperatures below 18°C are selected LO" appears in the display, With tempera

- res above 29°C (86° Fl. " HI " is displayed , ., these two end positions the system Norks continuously at maximum cooli ng or neating output. The temperature is not regulated

• In certain operat ing condit ions it may be found that the system temporarily carries out functions which are not quite as ex

5- pected, This includes, for example, that fo r a few seconds after starting from cold , air is directed mainly into the footwel l. This is ntentional so that damp air in the system does not cause the window s to mist up,

Deviating from Automatic mode In nearly all cases the Automatic mode offers the best conditions for the comfort of the vehicle occupants all the year round, In isolated cases however it might be necessary to deviate from some functions of Automatic mode by pressing certain buttons, The Climatronic still works fu lly automatically

• With buttons 9 and 10 the blow er speed and thus the air volume can be increased or reduced, This is show n by a change in the number of lines in display field 1 • With bu tton 11 the de-humidifying and defrosting effect for the windsc reen can be increased if, for example persons w ith damp clothing are picked-up shortly after moving off, • W ith button 12 air recircu lation can be selected to prevent for example dust or st rong smells from entering the vehicle interior. At ambient temperatures below 5c C the system automatically sw itches off , This can lead to the window misting up as t he air is no longer de-humidif ied.

Note Smoking should be avoided when air recircu lation is selected as the smoke drawn in from the vehicle interior deposits on the evaporator of the air conditioner, This leads to permanent odours when the air condition is in operation These can only be efiminated

by exchanging the evaporator, which is time-consuming and expensive.

• With buttons 13 and 14 the air flow can be to the upper part of the body or into the footwe ll, The air distribution buttons 11, 13 and 14 can be used in combination ,

• With button 18 (OFF) the complete system is sw itched off , This button should only be pressed in isolated cases eg w hen there is a fault in the system . When the special functions are no longer required the Automatic mode should be sw itched on again w ithout delay by pressing the AUTO button ,

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Operating instructions

• Ensure that the sensor betvveen the windscreen defrost outlets in the centre of the instrument panel and the air grille next to the radio is not covered. • If, after switching on the ignition, all symbols in the display area flash for about 15 seconds, there is a fault in the system - contact a Volkswagen dealer.

Notes for both air conditioning systems • To ensure that the heating, ventilation and air conditioner can work properly, the air inlet in front of the windscreen should be kept free of ice, snow and leaves. • The heat output depends on the coolant temperature - the full heat output is therefore available when the engine IS warm. • The stale air escapes through openings in the luggage compartment side panels. Therefore when loading the luggage compartment ensure that the openings are not covered . • When the ambient temperature is high and the air very humid, condensed water can drip off the evaporator and form a puddle under the vehicle. This is quite normal and does not indicate a leak.

Notes for the normal air conditioner • All controls except the rotary switch A and buttons 0 and E can be set to any intermediate position. • To prevent the windows from misting up the blower should be running slowly when driving at low speeds.

Using air conditioners economically In cooling operation the air conditioner compressor places demands on the engine and therefore influences the fuel consumption. To keep the period switched on as short as possible, the following points should be noted:

• If the in side temperature is very high after the car has been parked in the sun, it is recommended to open doors or windows briefly to enable the hot air to escape • The air conditioner should not be switched on during a Journey if the windows or sliding/tilting roof* are open. • If the desired interior temperature can be attained w ithout switching on the air cond itioner the fresh air operation should be selected (does not apply to Climatronicl.

Operating faults • Should the air cond i:ioner not work at any time, either . - the ambient temperature IS below about +5°C, - or the fuse has blown . Check fuse and if necessary renew it - see page 119. If the troub le is not due to a defective fuse, SWitch the system off and have It checked. - the air conditioner has svvitched off due to coolant temperature being too high - see page 45.

• If the cooling output drops off, switch the AlC off and have the system checked.

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Sl iding/tilting roof*

lh ignition sWitched on, the glass roof cl' be opened and closed w ith the switch.

To open 'de switch to rear.

o close - de sw itch to front.

To lift at rear Ih roof closed, press up rear of switch .

o lower lJe switch to front.

Notes • When opening the glass roof the screen to prevent sun rays shining in w ill also open automatical ly. If req uired it can be closed by hand w hen the roof is closed . • The glass roof can also be closedon vehicles with centra l locking or electric windows if w hen locking the vehicle w ith a key in the driver's door (with central locking al so in passenger's door) the key is held in the locking position.

Attention Be careful when closing the roof! Careless or uncontrolled closing of the roof could cause injuries. Therefore, when leaving the vehicle always take the ignition key with you.

Emergency operation If the system should develop a fault the roof can also be closed by hand. • Pull cover dow n at rear (arrow 1) and take out to rear (arrow 2) .

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Sun visors

• Turn crank opening protective cap to the right. • Take crank out of retainer, insert in the opening and close sliding roof. • Replace crank in the retainer and turn protective cap over the crank opening. • Insert cover lugs in the roof trim. Then using a screwdriver (out of the vehicle tools) slide headlining trim over the cover retaining strip . Slide cover to rear slightly.

Sun visors The sun visors can be pulled out of the centre mountings and swung towards the doors. Also there is a make-up mirror fitted in the rear of the passenger sun visor.

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Interior lights

nterior light A Switch pressed on leh - Light on all the

"TIe SWitch in centre position - Light off/door

:O'1tacts ]) Switch pressed on right - Door contacts/

9"t out 1)

ter ior lights with time delayed switch off"' E'TIain on for about 10 seconds after doors

co e closed.

On vehicles with electric sliding roof

Reading light front * B • Switch pressed on left - Light off/light permanent ly on 1)

• Swi tch in centre position - Light off 1)

• SWitch pressed on right - Light permanently on

Glove box light* The light in the glove box in the instrument panel only co mes on when the ignition is on and the lid IS open.

Luggage compartment light* The light com es on when tailgate is opened (even w hen lighting and ignition is switched off) It is therefore essential to ensure that the tailgate is always closed INhen vehicle is parked.

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Cigarette lighter

The cigarette lighter is switched on by pushing in the element. When the heating element glows, the lighter springs out automatically - pull it out immediately and use it. The cigarette lighter socket can be used for other electrical accessories with a capacity of up to 120 watts. However, when the engine is not running this will discharge the battery. For further information see chapter Accessories on page 111 .

• Attention • Be careful when using the cigarette lighter! Careless or uncontrolled use of the cigarette lighter can cause burns. The cigarette lighter and the socket also work when the ignition is switched off and the key removed. For this reason children should never be left in the vehicle on their own.

Ashtray

Front

To empty: Open ashtray, press button on ashtray and pull ashtray out.

To replace Push ashtray into the guides.

Attention Never use the ashtrays as paper containers. Danger of fire!

Rear

To empty

To replace:

Open ashtray and pull it out vertically upwards

Press ashtray down vertically and close flap .

Attention Never use the ashtrays as paper containers. Danger of fire!

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Shelves and boxes

Glove box -0 open lockable glove box* lift handle.

Attention For safety reasons all stowage box lids should always be closed w hen vehicle is moving.

On the estate there is further stowage space behind flaps on the left and right-hand sides of the luggage compartment. Pull handle in the direction shown to open these boxes - see right-hand illustration .

Note The stowage locations of the first aid kit and the warning triangle in both the saloon and the estate are described on page 112.

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Roof rack I roof railing

When loads are to be carried on the roof, the following should be noted:

• As the rain channels are moulded into the roof for streamlining reasons, the normal type of roof rack cannot be used. To avoid ri sks we advise that on ly the cross bars provided by the factory are used. • These cross bars are the basis for a complete roof load carrying system For safety reasons when carrying luggage, bicycles, surf boards, skis and boats, the appropriate special adapters are required . All the components of this system are available from Volkswagen dealers .

• Any damage which may occur to the vehicle as a result of using other roof load carrying systems or by incorrect fitting will not be covered by the warranty.

• The roof load ca rrying system must be secured exactly as described in the instructions supplied. When fitting the carrier feet on the roof ensure that the feet are positioned exact ly between the marks stamped on the plastic roof mouldings - see il lustration. • On the estate with roof railing, the base carriers can be attached to the ra ilings at any position desired. The distance betw een the carriers should however be matched to the articles to be transported . Also, on vehicles with a sliding/ti lting roof* the front ca rrier should not be attached in the region of the rear edge of the of the tilting roof.

• Distribute the load evenly. Each cross bar may carry 40 kg if loaded uniformly over the full length . The permissible roof load (including the rack) of 75 kg and the permissible gross vehicle weight must not be exceeded - see page 143.

• When carrying heavy or large objects on the roof, bear in mind that the vehicle handling changes due to the displacement of the centre of gravity and the increased area exposed to the wind. Driving style and speed must be adapted to allow for th iS . • Ensure that the opened tailgate does not knock against the roof load .

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The first 1500 km - and afterwards

Running-in DUring the first few operat ing hours the engine internal friction is higher than later on w hen al l the movi ng parts have bedded down . How we ll this running-in process is done depends to a considerable extent on the w ay the veh icle is driven during the first 1500 km (1000 miles)

Up to 1000 kilometers the follow ing general ru les apply:

• Do not use full throttle • Do not drive faster than 3/4 of top speed • Avoid high engine speeds • Trai ler towing shou ld if possible be avoided .

Attention • New tyres must also be .. run in" because they do not have maximum adhesion at the start. This must be taken into account by driving carefully during the first 100 km_

• • New brake linings must also be run in and do not have the optimum friction properties during the first 200 km. The slightly reduced braking effect can be compensated for by more pressure on the brake pedal. This also applies when new linings have been fitted.

From 1000 - 1500 km The speed can gradually be increased to the road or engine maximum.

During and after the running-in period the following applies: • Do not overrev the engine when co ld either in neutra l or in the gears. All speeds and revs given are only va lid w hen engine is properly warm. r:Gb Do not drive with the engine C!!t) speed unnecessarily high changing up early helps to save fuel, reduces noise and protects the environment - see also page 72.

• Do not let engine labour - change down when eng ine no longer runs smoothly.

After the running-in period • On vehic les w ith a rev counter* t he maximum perm issible engine speed is shown by the begin ning of the red zone on the rev counter scale. The needle of the counter must not move into th is zone. Extremely high engine revs w ill be automaticall y governed.

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Driving economically and ecologically

Various factors determine the fuel con sumpt ion, the burden on the environment and the w ear on the engine, brakes and tyres .

The personal style of driving Determines to a great extent the economica l aspect and the exhaust and noise deve lopment: r:Q,., Do not warm up the engine with '(!t!5 the vehicle stationary.

At idling speed it takes a very long time until the engine becomes operationally warm. However, in the warm-up phase, wear and the discharge of pollutants is particularly high. For this reason, drive off immediately the engine has started and avoid high engine speeds. QiP Avoid full throttle acceleration.

N'6t only is the fuel consumption reduced considerably if one accelerates with feeling, but the disturbance to the en vironment and the wear are also reduced. r:Q,., Do not drive with unnecessarily '(!t!5 high engine revs - change up as soon as possible, only change down when the engine no longer runs smoothly.

The fuel consumption is for example more than twice as high in 2nd gear than it is in top g ear. At the same time, the re duced engine speed means a reduction in engine noise. r:Q,., Try not to drive at m aximum '(!t!5 speed.

The fuel consumption, exhaust pollution and noise increase disproportionately at high speeds. If approximately only 3 quarters of top speed is utilised, the fuel consumption will be reduced by about half. Experience has shown that the loss in time is only marginal. r:Q,., Drive as smoothly as possible '(!t!5 and look well ahead.

Unnecessary acceleration and braking must be paid for with higher fuel consumption and more disturbance to the environment. r:Q,., Switch the engine off during '(!t!5 traffic hold-Ups.

The individual operating conditions Naturally also affect fuel consumpt ion . The following factors for instance are not favourab le to good fu el consumption:

• High traff ic density, particularly large tow ns w ith numerous t ra ffi c lights • Frequent stop/start driving, alw ays restarting and warming up the engine • Driving in heavy, slow moving traffic in low gear so that the engine speed is relatively high in relati on to the distance covered. r:Q,., One should, therefore, p la n trips '(!t!5 in advance and try to a void local traf fic and overcrowded motorways.

Obviously the fu el consumpt ion is also affected by factors over w hich the driver has no contro l. It is for example norma l for the consumption to increase in the ,,\lin ter or in arduous conditions (bad roads, trailer towing etc)

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The technical prerequisites for a low fuel consumption and efficiency "" ere " built in" at the factory. Particular Importance was placed on the lowest possible disturbance to the environment. To retain and make the best possible use of these characterist ics attention should be paid to the follow ing points ~ Even those vehicles which do W not have a catalytic converter should be driven on unleaded petrol for the sake of the environment.

~ The prescribed maintenance W operations should be carried out exactly as specified in the Service Schedule.

Having your vehicle regularly serviced by a Volkswagen dealer not only ensures that it is always operationally fit, but it also ensures economy, lowest possible burden on the environment and a long service life. ~ Check the tyre pressures every 4 W weeks.

Low tyre pressures increase the rolling resistance. This not only increases the fuel consumption and tyre wear, but the handling is also impaired.

~ Do not carry unnecessary ballast W in the luggage boot

Particularly in town traffic when one has to accelerate often, weight has a great influence on the fuel consumption. As a rule of thumb: For every 100 kg of weight the consumption increases by approximately litre per 100 km. ~ Remove roof rack immediately Wafter use

Particularly at high speeds the increased air resistance makes itself felt considerably. ~ Electrical consumers should W only be switched on when they are actually required

Heated rear windows, additional driving lights and heater blower consume a considerable amount of current. The higher alternator load also increases the fuel consumption. For instance, over a period of 10 hours, the heated rear window will increase the fuel consumption by approximately 1 litre.

~ Check the fuel consumption regW ularly

The fuel consumption should be checked each time the tank is filled up. By doing this inconsistencies on the vehicle which lead to an increased fuel consumption can be discovered sooner.

• Check the engine oil level each time the tank is filled up The oil consumption depends to a great extent on the engine load and speed. Depending on the style of driving th e consumption can be as much as 1.0 litres/1 000 km . It IS normal for the oil consumption of a new engine to reach its lowest level after a certa in mileage has been covered . The consumption cannot be properly assessed until the vehicle has run approx. 5000 km . This also applies to the fuel consumption and the engine output.

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Trouble-free functioning of the exhaust emission control system is decisive for the environment-friendly operation of the vehicle . The follow ing points should therefore be noted :

• Vehicles fitted w ith a catalytic converter may only be driven on unleaded petrol (see page 82). • Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty on vehicles w ith a catalyst. The irregular fuel supply ca n cause misfiring This allows un burnt fuel into the exhaust system. This can cause overheating and damage to the catalyst. • If whilst driving, the engine misfires, loses power and runs unevenly, this could be due to a fault in the ignition system . In a case like this, unburnt fuel can enter the exhaust system and then escape to atmosphere. Furthermore, the catalytic converter could become damaged due to overheating The vehicle speed must be reduced immediately and the defect should be elImInated at the nearest Volkswagen dealer. • Do not sw itch off ignition whilst driving - see page 38 .

• Do not overfill engine oil- see page 95.

• Do not tow start vehicle for more than 50 m - see page 130.

Attention Due to high temperatures which can occur in the catalytic converter on petrol engine vehicles in very unfavourable conditions, the vehicle should not be parked so that the catalytic converter can come into contact with inflammable materials_

Note Even in the case of a perfectly w orking exhaust emission control system there can, under certain engine operating conditions, be a sulphur-type exhaust smell. This depends upon the sulphur content in the fuel being used. Quite often this can be remedied by selecting another brand of fuel or, filling up with unleaded premium petrol.

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Brakes

General notes

• Brake lining wear depends to a large extent on the operating conditions and style of

riving. On vehicles which are used mainly n town traffi c and stop/sta rt conditions or are driven hard it may be necessary to have the thickness of the brake linings checked by a Volksw agen dealer in between the intervals given in the Service Schedule. On 'ehic les with brake pad wear indicato r, worn front pads w il l be indicated by a warnIng lamp - see page 48. • Change down in good ti me w hen driving downhill , in order to make use of the engine brak ing effect. This re lieves strain on the brake system . When the brakes are appl ied do not keep them on continuously, apply and release alternately. • Under certain operating cond itions, for example after driving th rough water, after heavy rain or after washi ng the veh icle the braking effect may be reduced by wet, or in li nter iced-up brake di scs and lin ings - the

brakes must be dr ied out first by applying th e footbrake.

The fu ll braking effect may also be reduced when vehicle has been driven for some time on heavi ly sa lted roads without using the brakes, because the layer of salt on discs and pads has to wear off first.

Attention If a front spoiler or full size wheel trims are retrofitted, it is necessary to ensure that the flow of air to the front brakes is not restricted - otherwise the brakes can overheat.

Brake serve

Attention The servo is operated by vacuum which is only generated when engine is running. For this reason the vehicle should not be allowed to roll with the engine switched off.

When the brake servo is not working because, for example, the vehicle is being towed or because a defect has occurred on the brake servo itself, the brake pedal must be pressed considerably harder to compensate for the absence of servo assistance.

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Anti-locking brake system * The AB S plays a major part in increas ing the active safety of the vehicle . The big adva ntage when compared with a conventional brake sys tem is that even w hen braking hard on a slippery road surface the best possible steerabili ty is retained for the road cond ition because the whee ls do not lock. However one must not expect the ABS sys tem t ~ short en the brak ing distance in all conditions. When driving on gravel or o n fresh snow covering a slippery surface, I.e. when one should be driving very carefully In any case, the stopping distance may even be slight ly longer

How the ABS system works An automatic check is made w hen a speed of approx. 7 km/h is reached,. When thi s happens a pumping noise ca n be heard.

W hen the tu rn ing speed of a w heel reaches a level which is too low for the ve hicle speed and it tends to lock, the brake pressu re to this w heel is reduced. On the fron t axle the brake pressure is regulated for each wheel ind ividually, whereas on the rear axle, the pressure is regulated for both whee ls at the sam e tim e. As a result the braking effect IS the same for both rear w heels and the driving stabi li ty is reta ined as far as po~s i b l e. This regulating process makes Itself known by movement .of the b~ake pedal and is accompanied by nOises. Th is is done deliberately as a warni ng to the driver that a wheel or the whee ls are In th e locking range So that th e ABS can regu late effectively in this range the brake peda l must remain depressed - on no account should it be pumped l

Attention However the ABS system cannot overcome the physical limits. This must be borne in mind particularly on slippery or wet roads. When the ABS com es into the control range the speed must immediately be adapted to the road and traffic conditions. The increased amount of safety available must not tempt one into taking risks.

If a defect occu rs on the ASS It is indicated by a warni ng lamp - see page 49.

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Trailer towing

The vehicle is intended main ly for the transportation of persons and luggage but it can, with the appropriate technical equipment, also be used to tow a trailer.

Technical requirements

• If the vehicle is suppl ied with a factoryfi tted towing bracket, all that is technically and legally necessary for trailer towing wil l have been taken into account. • If the trailer to be towed has a 7 pin plug, an adapter cable can be used whi ch IS obtained from a Volkswagen dealer. • Volkswagen dealers have all the necessary information on the Installation of towing brackets and the fitti ng of a heavy-duty cooling system. The instal lation should therefore be done by them.

Operations instructions

• On the Golf saloon with a factory fitted towing bracket* the removable ball coupling will be fitted . Fitting/removing instructions and instructions on correct stowage of the ball coupling in the spare wheel well can be found in a linen bag in the vehicle luggage compartment. • On the Golf estate with a factory fitted towing bracket* the remova ble ball coupling is stored inside the vehicle next to the spare wheel, together w ith instructions on fitting. • Pitching movements between towing vehicle and trailer can be reduced by hea vyduty springs and shock absorbers on the rear axle. If these springs and shock absorbers have not already been fitted at the factory, they can, in many cases, be serviceinstalled by a Volkswagen dealer. • The permissible trailer weight - see page 144 - m ust not be exceeded on any account. • If the the trailer weight is below the permissible maximum, a correspondingly steeper gradient can be climbed.

• The given trailer weights are only applicable for altitudes up to 1000 m above sea level. As the engine output and thus the climbing ability drops due to the decreasing air density, the weight of vehic le and trailer must also be reduced by 10 % for each further 1000 m or part thereof.

• Where possible make full use of the maximum permissible drawbar weight on ball of the towing bracket - see page 144 but do not exceed it. • While observing the permissible trailer and drawbar weight, distribute the load in the trailer so that heavy objects are as nea r as possible to the axle. The objects must also be secured so that they cannot slip about. • Check the tyre pressures on the towing vehicle, and adjust for full load conditions, and also check the pressures on the trailer • The headlight settings, should be checked w ith trailer attached before moving off and adjusted as necessary. On vehicles with headlight beam control it is on ly necessary to turn the knurled disc in dash in the appropriate directIOn .

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Driving instructions To obtain the best possible handl ing of vehicle and trailer, the following should be noted :

• Try to avoid driving w ith an unladen vehicle and a loaded trailer. If this cannot be avoided, only drive slowly to allow for the unfavourable w eight distribution . • As driving stability of vehicle and trailer decreases w hen the speed increases do not drive at the maximum permissible top speed in unfavourable road, weather or wind conditions - particularly when going downhill. In any case the speed must be reduced immediately the trailer shows the slightest sign of snaking . On no account try to stop the snaking by accelerating.

• For safety reasons one should not drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph). This also applies in countries where higher speeds are permitted.

• Always brake in good time. If the trailer has an overrun brake, apply the brakes gently at f irst then f irmly. This will avo id the Jerking caused by the trailer wheels locking. Change dow n before going dow n a steep hill so that the engine can act as a braka.

• When a long climb in a low gear with extremely high engine revs must be negotiated at exceptionally high ambient temperatures the coolant temperature gauge must be observed . When the gauge needle moves to the upper end of the scale, the road speed must be reduced immediately If nevertheless the warning lamp flashes, stop immediate ly and allow the engine to cool off at id ling speed for several minutes. • The coo ling effect of the radiator fan cannot be increased by changing down, because the speed of the fan is not dependent on the engine speed. One should therefore not change down even when towing a trailer as 10ll g as the engine can cope without the vehicle speed dropping too much .

General notes

• It is advisable to have t he vehicle serviced betw een the Inspection intervals it it is used frequently for tow ing a trailer. • The trai ler and draw bar load figures on the data plate of the towing bracket are for test ce rtif ication only. The correct figures for the vehicle, which may be lower than these figures, are given in the ehicle documents and in this manua l.

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DRIVING TIPS

Driving a four-wheel drive vehicle *

The drive concept - he syncro is equipped with a four-wheel drive which automatically distributes the jnve force to the front and rear wheels by

eans of a viscous coupling. n e distribution of the drive is so regulated - at in normal driving conditions the front • heels always receive slightly more drive 'han the rear wheels.

owever, on very slippery surfaces when -'le grip at the front wheels is not adequate

transfer the drive to the road, the viscous :oupling automatically diverts more drive to -'le rear wheels.

e four-wheel drive remains in operation in 'everse gear.

Attention The style of driving must always be adapted to suit road surface and traffic conditions. The increased safety offered by this type of vehicle must not encourage one to take unnecessary risks.

In particular, one must always remember that the braking ability is limited by the adhesion of the tyres on the road surface and no different from a two-wheel drive vehicle. For this reason, one should never be tempted by the good acceleration capabilities, even on slippery road surfaces, into driving too fast. It should be noted that the front wheels can aquaplane when driving at high speeds on wet road. When this happens - contrary to vehicles with front wheel drive only - the start of the aquaplaning is not indicated by a sudden revving up of the engine. For this reason, do not drive too fast, always adapt the speed to the existing road conditions.

What else should be noted?

Using winter tyres With the four-wheel drive the vehicle has good traction in winter road conditions even with the standard tyres. However the use of winter/all-weather tyres on all four wheels is recommended to further improve handling and braking.

Using snow chains Snow chains must also be used on vehicles with four wheel drive when snow chains are obligatory. Further details about using snow chai ns are given on page 109

Renewing wheels/tyres On the syncro all four wheels must always have the same rolling circumference. For further information see page 107.

Output testing If any time an output test is to be carried out on a single axle test stand the propshaft must be detached at the front

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Brake testing For brake testing on a brake test stand the props haft does not have to be detached. On the rear w heels the brake test is carried out in the same way as on two-wheel drive vehicle . When testing the front w heel brakes however there are some special points to be noted: • The ve hicle must be reversed onto the test stand so that the test stand ro llers drive the front w heels backwards . • Then the gear lever must be moved into 1 st gear w ith the ignition on and then back into neutral again Th is disengages the freewheel lock in the back axle.

Note On no account must the reverse gear be selected when the rollers are running otherwise the freewheel lock would be engaged again. This wou ld cause the rear w heels to be driven suddenly.

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Filling the tank

B1H-040

When tank cap has been taken off it can be placed on the tank flap - see illustration. r::ljb As soon as the correctly oper~ ated automatic nozzle switches off for the first time, the tank is full. Do not try then to put more fuel in because the expansion space in tank will be filled - the fuel can then overflow when it becomes warm.

After filling tank, screw cap on until it clicks audibly.

The filler neck is under a small flap in the right rear side panel. With the central locking ' the tank flap is also locked and unlocked automatically. If the central locking system is defective the fiapcanbeopenedbyhand-seene~page.

The tank holds about

- 55 Itr (12 gallons) on the Golf saloon

- 60 Itr. (13 ga llons) on the Golf estate

- 651tr. (14 gallons) on the Golf syncro

Open tank flap as shown in left illustration.

Note

• Never drive until 1he fuel tank is completely empty on vehicles with a catalytic converter. The irregular fuel supply can cause misfiring, which allows unburnt fuel into the exhaust system. This can cause overheating and damage to the catalyst.

• Note any legal requirements when carrying a spare fuel canister. For safety reasons we do not recommend carrying a spare fuel canister. In the event of an accident the canister cou ld be damaged and the fuel spi lt.

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Fuel

Releasing tank flap manually If the central locking system * should become defective the flap can be released manually:

• Open tailgate and - if fitted - fold back the right luggage compartment trim from side panel. • Then reach th rough between body panel and positioner and pull back locking rod In direct ion of arrow - see Illustration .

Petrol engines

Vehicles with catalyst

40. 44 and 55 kW engines Unleaded regular petrol RON1) not lower than 91

66 and 110 kW engines Unleaded premium petrol RON1) not lower than 95.

85 kW engine Unleaded premium petrol RON') 95 or unleaded regular petrol. 91 RON') The use of un leaded regular petrol, with a min imum of 91 RON ') leads to a slight loss of power

11 Research Octane N umb r, indicates anti knock properties of the pe rol

128 kW engine Un leaded premium petrol RON1) not lower than 95 When using un leaded premium petrol RON1) 98 the engine develops more pul ling power (higher torque) at the same nominal output - see page 134.

140 kW engine Unleaded premium petrol RON') 98 . The use of un leaded premium petrol. RON1) not less than 95. is possible without restrictions. The automatic adaption of the ignition timing to the qual ity of the fuel (knock control), can during unfavou rable operating conditions cause a slight loss of performance This can be partly compensated for by uS ing unleaded prem ium pet rol RONlI 98.

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Vehicles without catalytic converter

44 and 55 kW engines un leaded or leaded regular petrol RON ' ) not lower t han 91

66 kW engine Unleaded or leaded premium petrol RON ') not lower than 95

85 kW engine Premium petrol unleaded or leaded RON ') 95 or regular petrol unleaded or leaded. RON 1) 91. The use of un leaded regular petrol, w ith a minimum of 91 RON 1) leads to a slight loss of power.

Research Octane Number, indicates antiknock properties of the petrol.

Notes

• Unleaded petrol must comply with DIN21 51 607 and leaded petrol with DIN 51 600. • If in an emergency the octane rating of the available petrol is lower than that required by the engine only drive w ith medium engine speeds and low engine loading. High engine loading with full throttle or high revs can cause engine damage. Fill tank with petrol of the correct rating as soon as possible &.., On vehicles with ca talytic con~ verter only unleaded petrol may be used. Even a single tank of leaded petrol will reduce the effectiveness of the catalytic converter. In the interests of the environment, unleaded petrol should always be preferred to leaded fuel. even on vehicles without a catalytic converter.

21 Standards issued by the G rman Standards inslltu\lon

Petrol additives The quality of the fuel has a decisive influence upon the running behaviour, performance and service life of the engine. The additives which are mixed into the petrol are of particular sign ificance. One is advised therefore only to use good qual ity petrol containing additives. If such fu el is not available, or if engine troubles such as starting difficulties, stall ing during idling, vibration and loss of power occur, the appropriate additives should be mixed with the petrol w hen filling the tank. These additives have an anti-corrosion effect, clean the fuel system and prevent deposits building up in the engine. Petrol additives available in accessory outlets have not all shown themselves to be effective . Therefore additives which have been tested for Volkswagen engines are available from Volkswagen dealers in Ge rmany and in many export countries. The Volkswagen dealers are also informed w ith regard to the use of additives, and they know what to do in cases where deposits have already built up.

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Diesel engines Diesel fuel to DIN 51 601. eN1) not lower than 45.

Driving in winter When using summer Diesel trouble may be experienced at temperatures below Ooe because the fuel thickens due to wax separation. For this reason, w inter Diesel which is more resistant to cold is sold during the winter in Germany, and this works satisfactorily down to between -15 and -22°e, depending on the type of fuel used. In countries with different climatic conditions the Diesel fuels offered have a different temperature characteristic. Check with Volkswagen dealers or filling stations in the country concerned regarding the characteristics of Diesel fuels.

Filter preheating The vehicle is fitted with a filter preheater. This will ensure, that the fuel system remains operational down to about - 25°e provided that winter Diesel which is cold resistant down to -15°e is used. Diluting with petrol is then no longer necessary under these conditions.

If, at temperatures below - 25°e the fuel is waxed to such an extent that the engine w ill not sta rt it is sufficient to place the vehicle in a warm room for a while . Fuel additives (anti-waxing agents) and similar fluids must not be mixed wi th the Diesel fuel.

11 Cetane N u bee indicates the ignltabill ty of Diesel.

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Care of vehicle

Regular and careful care helps to maintain the value of t he vehicle. Furthermore it can be one of the stipulations for the upholding of w arranty claims should corrosion damage and paint defects occur. Every Volkswagen dealer carries stocks of suitable car care materials. The instructions fo r use on the container should be followed.

Attention • If misused, car care materials can be injurious to health. • Car care materials must always be stored in a safe place w here they are out of the reach of chi ldren.

~ When buying car care materials W one should select produc ts which do not damag e the environment. Empty cont ainers which these m aterials were in do not belong with household waste.

Washing The best protection against environmental in fluences is frequent w ashing and waxing . How often this treatment is required depends, amongst other things on how much the vehicle is used, how it is parked (garage, in open under trees etc.), the seasons, w eather conditions and environmental in fluences. The longer bird droppings, insects, tree res in, road and industrial grime, tar spots, soot, road salt and other aggressive materials rema in on the vehicle paint the more lasting their destructive effect w ill be . High temperatures e.g. from strong sunlight intensif ies the corrosive effect. In certain circumstances week ly w ashing can be necessary, but month ly washing with appropriate waxing may be fully adequa te. Afte r the period when salt is put on the roads the underside of the vehic le should always be washed thoroughly.

Automatic wash plants The vehicle paint is so durable that the vehicle can norma lly be washed w ithout problems in an automatic wash plant. However the inf luence on the paint depends to a large extent on the design of the plant, the filtering of the wash water, the type of wash and care material, etc . If the paint has a matt appearance after gOing through the wash plant or is even scratched thi s shou ld be brought to the notice of the plant operator immediately If necessary a different wash plant should be used. Notes • Before going through the wash plant, apart from the usual precautions (closi ng windows and sliding roof, retracting the aerial) there is nothing further to note. The VW roof aerial does not have to be taken off. • If there are specia l f ittings on the vehicle - such as spoilers, roof rack, two-way radio aeria l etc . it is best to speak to the plant operator.

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W ashing the vehicle by hand ~ In the interest s of environmental ~ protection the vehicle should only be washed in specially provided wash bays. In some districts, washing cars elsewhere may even be forbidden.

First soften the dirt with plenty of water and rinse off as well as possible. Th en clean the car with a soft sponge, glove or brush starting on the roof and going from top to bottom using only slight pressure. Pa int shampoo should only be used for very persis tent dirt. Rinse the sponge or glove out thoroughly at sllort intervals. Wh eels and sil l panels should be cleaned last, using a different sponge if possible. After cleaning the vehicl e, rinse thoroughly with water and leather it off.

Notes

• The vehicle should not be washed In strong sunshine. • If the vehicle is rinsed with a hose, do not direct the jet of water at the lock cylinders - they can freeze up in the winter.

Washing vehicle with high pressure cleaner

• The operating instructions for the high pressure cleaner must be followed closely - particularly with regard to pressu re and working distance. • Do not use a concentrated Jet. • The water temperature must not be above 60°e.

Attention Tyres must never be cleaned with a concentrated jet! Even at a relatively large working distance and a very short spraying time, damage can occur.

Waxing A good coat of "vax protects the vehicle paintwork to a large extent against the environmental influences listed under "Washing" on the previous page and even aga in st light mechanical damage At the latest when water on the clean paint does not form small drops and ro ll off, the vehicle should be protec ted by applying a coat of good hard wax. Even when a wax solution is used regularly in the washing water it is advisable to protect the paint vVlth a coat of hard wax at least twi ce a year.

Polishing Should only be done if paint has lost its shine and gloss cannot be brought back with wax. If the polish used does not con tain preservative compounds, th~ pain t must be waxed afterwards. Note Matt painted and plastic parts should not be treated with pol is h or hard wax.

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Paint damage Small marks in the paint su ch as scratches or stone damage should be touched up immediately with paint (Volkswagen touch-up stick or spray can) before the meta l starts to rust. However, should ru st be fou nd at any time it must be removed thoroughly and then the area treated first w ith an anti-corrosion primer and then the correct paint applied . You can of course have this work done by a Volkswagen dealer. The number of the original vehicle paint is given on the data sticker (see page 147 )

Windows Remove snow and ice f rom w indows and mirrors with a plastic scraper on ly To avoid scratches due to dirt on the glass, the scraper should only be pushed in one direction and not moved to and fro. Traces of rubber, oil, grease or silicone ca n be removed with a window cleaning so lution or a si licone remover.

- he windows should also be cleaned on the nside at regular intervals. 00 not dry the w indow s with the leather used for the paintwork because traces of paint cleaner wil l cause streaks to appear on the glass.

To avoid damaging the heating element wires in the rear window do not put stickers over the wires on the inside.

Door, boot and window weatherstrips The w ea therstrips wi ll rema in flexible and last longer if they are rubbed lightly with a rubber protective compound from time to time. This w ill also stop the w eatherstrips from freezing on in the w inter.

Plastic parts and leatherette Exterior plastic parts are cleaned wi th normal w ashing and interior parts w ith a damp cloth. If th is is not suff icient. these parts and leatherette may on ly be cleaned with special solvent-free plastic cleaners .

Upholstery cloth and textile trim Upholstery cloth and texti le trim on door panels, parcel she lves, luggage compartment covers, headlining ete. must be cleaned with special cleaners or dry foam and a soft brush .

Leat her Leather should, depending on usage, be treated from time to time in accordance wi th the fo llow ing instruct ions. It must be noted that on no account may solvents, f loor w a x, shoe polish, spot remo vers and similar p roducts be used for this purp ose.

For the norma l clean ing of leather covered steering w heels, seat upholstery etc . a cotton or woollen cloth light ly moistened with w ater should be used to clean dirty leather surfaces. Dirtier areas can be cleaned with a mild soap solution (2 dessert spoonfuls of a neutral soap to 1 li tre of w ater) . It is essential to note that the leather must not be made too wet and that no water seeps th rough the seams. After cleaning, w ipe dry with a soft cloth . Furthermore w e recommend that. w ith normal usage, the leather is treated at halfyearly interva ls with a special leather care agent which can be obta ined from Volkswagen dealers . This agent is to be applied very sparingly. After it has dried in, wipe w ith a soft cloth.

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Cleaning seat belts Keep belts clean because they may not retract properly if very dirty. Dirty belts can be cleaned by washing w ith a mild soap solution without taking the belts out of the vehicle. Note Inert ia reel belts should be completely dry before they are allowed to roll up.

Attention Do not have the belts cleaned chemically because the cleaning compounds damage the webbing material. Ensure that the belts do not come into contact with corrosive fluids.

Steel wheels The wheels and the whee l trims should be cleaned thoroughly at reg ular intervals w hen the vehicle is being washed. This w ill prevent brake dust, dirt and road salt f rom accumulating on the w heel. Pers istent ingrained brake dust can be removed With an industrial grime remover. Paint damage should be repai red before rust can form.

Alloy wheels In order to maintain the smart appearance of al loy w heels for a long period, regular care is necessary. In particula r, salt and brake pad dust must be washed off thor

oughly at least every two weeks otherw ise the surface of the alloy Will be damaged After being w ashed, the w heels shou ld be treated with an acid-free cleaner for al loy w heels. About every three months it is necessary to give w heels a good rubbing w ith hard wax. Paint polish or other abras ive solutions must not be used. If the protective paint coat has been damaged, eg. by stone impact, the damaged spots should be dealt with as soon as possible.

Cleaning and anti-corrosion treatment of engine compartment

Attention Before doing any work in the engine compartment it is essential to read the notes on page 91!

The leaves, blossoms etc . w hich drop into the water box (underneath the engine bonnet in f ront of the windscreen) should be cleaned out occasional ly This w ill prevent the water drain holes becoming blocked and - on veh icles w ithout a fresh air filter - foreign bodies entering the vehicle interior via the heating and ventilat ion system.

Attention For safety reasons pull out ignition key before reaching into the water box. Otherwise if the windscreen wipers are switched on unintentionally the movement of the wiper linkage could cause injury.

The engine compartment and the outside surface of the power unit are given anti-corrosion treatment at the factory. In th e winter w hen the vehicle is being driven frequ ently on salted roads, good anticorrosion treatment is very important. For th is reason the entire eng ine compartment and the plen um chamber should be thoroughly cleaned before and after the salting period and then preserved so that the salt can not have a damag ing effect The ignition must be switched off before washing the engine. If the engine compartment is cleaned at any time w ith grease removing solutions 1) or if one has the engine w ashed, the anti-corrosion compound is nearly always removed as wel l. It is therefore essential to ask for durable preservation of all surfaces, seams, joints and components in the engine compartment to be carried out. This applies also

1) Only the corree clean ing solutions may be used - on no aecoun petrol or Diesel.

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w hen corrosion protected parts are reewed.

dih Because when washing the en~ gine petrol, grease and oil deposits are washed off, the dirty water must be cleaned by an oil separator. For this reason engine washing should only be carried out in a workshop or filling station.

\folkswagen dealers have stocks of the high-quality cleaning and preservation materials recommended by the factory and have the equipment necessary to apply them .

Underseal The underside of the vehicle is coated with a special compound to protect It from corrosion and damage. How ever, as this protective layer becomes am aged when the vehicle is in use, the

protective coating under the body and on the runn ing gear should be examined at defined intervals - preferably before and after the winter season - and any damage made good.

Volkswagen dealers have stocks of the correct compound, have the necessary equipment and are famil iar w ith th e application procedure . We advise you therefore to have the patching up or additional coating done by a Vol ksw agen dealer.

Note for vehicles with a catalytic converter Due to the high temperatures which occur in the afterburning process, additional heat shi elds are fitted over the catalytic converter. Underbodysealant must not be applied to these shields, the catalytic converter or the exhaust pies. Removal of the heat shields is also not permissible.

Cavity preservation All cavities on the vehicle which could be susceptible to corros ion are given permanent protect ion at the factory. This coating does not need check ing or any subsequent treatment. Should a small amount of wax run out of the cavities at high ambient temperatures it can be removed with a plastic scraper and some white spirit.

Note On no account allow the tail lights to com e Into contact with dry cleaning solvent.

<i> If the wax which has run out is removed with clean p etrol, heed

the safety and environmental protection regulations.

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Bonnet

To release lock, pull lever on left under instrument panel until bonnet springs up slightly. Note Before opening the bo nnet ensure that the wiper arms are not lifted off the w ind screen. Otherwise damage can occur to the palntwork.

To open, lift bonnet slightly and disengage hook by pressing it to the side. Lift bonnet, take rod out of clip and put end of rod in hole provided (see right illustration) To close, lift bonnet slight ly and unhook rod. Press rod into retaining cl ip on front cross panel. Let bonnet fall into the lock from a height of about 30 cm - do not press it down.

B1H-043

Attention For safety reasons the bonnet must always be properly closed when vehicle is moving. Always check therefore after closing the bonnet that the lock is engaged. This is the case when the bonnet is flush with the adiacent body panels.

Should you notice at any time when driving that the bonnet is not properly secured, stop at once and close it.

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Engine c ompartment

Page Engine oil dipstick . . 94

2 - Engine oil fi ller opening ... . ..... . 94 3 - Coolant expansion tank .. 97 4 - ATF-dipstick " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 5 - Power assisted steeri ng

flu id reservoir ' 6 Brake fl uid re servoir . 7 - Wi ndscreen w ash er container 8 Battery .

Attention Particular care should be taken when working in the engine compartment! • Switch off engine. remove ignition key_ • Pull handbrake on firmly. • Move gear lever into neutral or "P" position. • Allow engine to cool off. • As long as the engine is at operating temperature: - Do not put your hand into the radiator fan. it could switch on suddenly. - Do not open the radiator cap because the cooling system is under pressure. • Avoid causing short circuits in the electrical system - particularly at the battery -.

. .. 96

. .. 99 103 100

• If tests have to be ca rried o ut with the eng ine running. there is an additional d ange r present from rotating parts - e .g . ribbedl V-belts, alternator, ra d iat or fan etc. - and fro m the h igh voltage ign ition system.

Attention m ust be paid t o the w a r n ings given in this Instruction Manual and to the generally a p p lica ble safety regulations .

When topp ing up fl uids one should ensure that they are not mistaken. one for the other, under any circum stances. otherwise serious f u nctional defects will result. rJjh So that leaks are quickly de(!J!J tected the ground underneath the vehicle should be checked reg ularly. If spots as caused by oil or other operating fluids can be seen, the vehicle should be taken to the workshop for checking.

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Engine oil

Viscosity and specification A special, high quality multigrade oil is put in the engine at the factory and this can be used all the year round - except in very co ld climates . The specifications shown on this page must be marked either separately or toget her with other specifications, on the containers . When topping-up, the oils can be mixed with one another. The viscosity class of the oil must be selected in accordance wi th the illustration. If the ambient temperature exceeds the given range briefly, the oil does not need to be changed.

Important note Quite naturally engine oils are also being continua lly developed. For this reason the statements in this Instruction Manual are only in line with the current state at th e time of going to press. Volkswagen dealers are kept up-to-date by the factory regarding changes . For this rea son the oil change should preferably be done by a Volkswagen dealer.

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0 -20

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Petrol engines A - Multigrade improved lubricity engine

oils, specification VW 500 OOn B - Multigrade oils, specification \lW

501 01 - Multigrade oils, specification API-SF2)

or SG2)

1) This VW norm is followed by a date. This should !'lOt be earlier than ) 0.91.

21 These oils should only be used if no other approved oil IS ava ilable.

Diesel engines A - Multigrade improved lubri city oils,

specification VW 500 00 1) (for turbodiesel engines only in conjuncti on with specification VW 505 00)

B - Multigrade engine oi ls, speci fication VW 505 00 ) (suitable for all diesel en

' gines)

- Multigrade oils, specification API-CD (with turbo-diesel only for topping-up

in an emergency)

- Multigrade oils, specif ication VW 501 01 ) (for turbo-diesel engines only

' in conjunction w ith specification VW 50500).

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Oil characteristics Mult igrade oils to VW Standard 501 01 and 505 00 are reasonably priced oils

. h the following properties

- Al l year round use in temperate climate areas .

- Excellent cleaning capability.

- Efficient lubrication at all engine temperatures and load conditions.

- High resistance to ageing. The multigrade improved lubricity oils as per VW Specification 500 00 h ve in add ition the fo llowing advantages:

- All year round use at practically all temperatures.

- Low frictional losses in the engine

- Best possible starting even at very low temperatu res.

Notes

• Single grade oils. Due to their limited viscosity ranges these oils are not generally acceptable for all year round use . Therefore these oils should only be used in extreme climatic zones.

• When using SAE 5 W-30 multigrade oil, continuous high engine speeds and engine loading should be avoided . This restriction does not apply to multigrade improved lubricity oils .

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Checking oil level Every eng ine uses a certain amount of oil. The oil consumption can be up to 1.0 litres per 1000 km - see also page 73 . The engine oi l level must therefore be checked at regular intervals, preferably w hen f illing the tank and before a long Journey. The location of the dipstick (A) IS shown in th e illustration. Left-hand illustration - 40, 44 and 55 kW

(1 .6 Itr) en gi nes Right-hand illustration - all other engines

The vehicle must be on a level surface w hen check ing the oi l level. After stopping engine wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back to the sum p. Then pu ll the dipstick out, wipe it with a clean cloth and insert again Then pull dipstick out again and check th e oi l level : a - Oil must be topped-up.

Afterwards it suffices when the oil level is somewhere in area (b)

b - Oi l can be topped-up. It can then happen that the oil level is in area (c)

c - Oil must not be topped-up.

When the engine is working hard such as ir sustained high-speed motorway cruising in summer, when towing a trailer or w hen climbing mountain passes, the oil leve! should be kept at area (c) (not above).

Note If t he dipstick does not have an offset in measuring area, the upper and lower ends of the etched area forrn the MAX. and MIN . marks. The oi l level must be between the two marks. If it has dropped to the M I N. mark, oil must be added, however on no account above the MAX. mark.

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Topping up engine oil Unscrew the cap (b) from oil f il ler opening in cylinder head cover and pour 0 11 in 0.5 litres at a time. Then check level with the dipstick. On no account must the oil level be above area C . Otherwise oi l can be draw n nto the engine via the crankcase breather and escape into the atmosphere via the ex· haust system. On vehicles fitted with a catalytic converter, the oil could burn inside the converter causing it to become dam· aged

Attention When topping up the oil. do not spill it onto hot engine components - danger of fire.

Carefully close the filler cap and push the oil ipstick in as far as possible, this w ill pre

vent oil spill w hen the engine is running.

Changing engine oil The engine oil must be changed at the intervals given in the service schedule .

Attention Old oil must be stored out of reach of children until it is disposed of in the correct manner,

r1Ib On no account must oil be ~ poured down d,'ains or into earth. Because of the disposal problems, the necessary special tools and specialist knowledge required the engine oil and filter changing should preferably be done by a Volksw agen dealer.

Engine oil additives No additives should be mixed with the engine oil. A ny damage caused by the use of such additives will not be covered by the warranty.

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Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)*

The ATF' ) level must however be checked between the interva ls given in the Service Schedule. To do this the vehicle must be standing on a level surface. The level must only be checked when the ATF is warm ( approximately 10 km after starting from cold the ATF wi ll reach the required temperature). If ATF is cold or too hot the reading w ill be incorrect. The engine must be running at idling speed, the handbrake must be appl ied and the selector lever at "N ". To check, pull dipstick (see Fig .) out. wipe w ith a clean lint-free rag and then insert it fully again. Pull the dipstick out and check ATF leve l. When the ATF is warm the level must

11 Automatic Transm ission Fluid - Specification ATF Dexron®

be between the two marks - otherw ise the vehicle must be taken to a Volkswagen dealer without delay so that they can find the reason for the incorrect level. It is not sufficient to merely top up or drain off ATF.

Changing oil The ATF must be changed at the intervals given in Service Schedule . r£il:-, Because of the disposal prob~ lems, the special tools necessary and the specialist knowledge required, the ATF changing should preferably be donfY'by a Volkswagen dealer.

Note

• No additives may be mixed with ATF

Power assisted steering

The reservoir is located in the engine compartment next to the battery. The power assisted steering is fil led with our hydraulic oil G 002 000. The leve l can only be checked With the engine at normal operating temperature but not running . The oil level should always be between the "MAX." and "MIN" marks. When the level has dropped down below the "MIN" mark the power assisted steering should be ched:ed at a Volkswagen dealer. It is not suff iCient merely to top up wi th hydraulic oi l.

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Cooling system

The cooling system is fi lled at t he facto ry with a permanent coolant which is not changed . The coolant consists of w ater and a 40 % concentration of our coolant additive G 11 V8B (anti-freeze on glycol basis with anti-corrosion addit ives). This mixture not only gives the necessary frost protection down to -25°C but also protects the alloy parts in the cooling system against corrosion. In addit ion it prevents scal ing and raises the boiling point of the coolant The concentration of the coolant therefore must not be reduced in the summer or in warm countries, by tOPPing up wi th plain w ater. The coolant additive proportion must be at least 40 %. If greater protection against frost is required, the proportion of G 11 V8B additive can be increased, but only up to 60 % (Irost protection to approx. -40 Cl. otherwise the anti-freeze protection is reduced and furthermore the cool ing effect is impaired . Vehicles for export to cold countries usually have frost protection down to -35°C.

Only our G 11 V 8B or an additive with the specification TL- VW 774 B (marked on container) should be added to the coolant. The additives can be obtained from Volksw agen dealers. Other additives can be very detrimental t o the anti·corrosion effect in particular. The subsequent corrosion damage can lead to coolant loss resulting in major engine damage.

Checking coolant level The expansion tank is in the engine compartm ent on the bulkhead - see Fig The level can only be checked properly w hen engine is not running . The coolant level must be betw een the MIN and Mt>,X marks on expansion tank when engine is cold and can be slightly above the MAX mark when it is warm .

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Coolant losses Coolant loss normally indicates leaks in the system . In this case the cooling system should be checked by a Volkswagen dealer w ithout delay. It is not sufficient merely to add coo lant.

Ii'! ~ ~MI~d ~v~t~m IMMS canonly occur if the boiling point of the coolant is exceeded as a result of overheating, and coolant is forced out of the system.

Topping up coolant Switch engine off and let it cool down . Then cover expansion tank cap with a cloth and turn cap carefully to the left and remove.

Attention Do not remove expansion tank cap when engine is hot - Danger of scalding. System is under pressure.

If, in an emergency only water can be added the correct mixture concentration must be restored with the specified coolant additive (see previous page) as soon as possible .

If a lot of coolant has been lost. on ly add cold coolant after the engine has cooled down. This will prevent engine damage.

Do not fill above the MAX. mark. The excess coolant will be forced out through the pressure rel ief valve in the cap when engine becomes hot.

Screw cap on again tightly.

Attention The coolant additive and the coolant are a danger to health. The additive must therefore only be stored in the original container well out of reach of children. If the coolant has to be drained at any time it must be caught and also stored in a safe place.

dih Drained coolant should not nor~ mally be reused, i t must be disposed of, bearing in mind environmental protection regulations.

Fan The radiator fan is driven electrically and controlled by a thermoswitch from the coolant temperature (also from the engine compartment temperature on some models).

Attention After the engine has been stopped the fan can continue running for a while - even with the engine switched off - (up to about 10 minutes). It can also start to run again suddenly after a short time if - the coolant temperature in

creases due to heat build-up when engine is hot and the engine compartment is heated additionally by strong sunlight.

Special care must therefore be taken when working in the engine compartment.

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Brake fluid

The brake fluid reservoir is on the left in the engine compartment. On vehicles wi th ABS* the brake fluid reservoir can be found in the same place, only the shape of the reservoir is different to that shown. On vehicles with right-hand drive the reservoir is on the other side of the engine compartment.

Checking fluid level The fluid level must always be between the " MAX" and "MIN" marks. The level of flu id tends to sink slightly when the vehicle is used due to the automatic adJustment of brake linings . This IS quite normal. Howeve r, if the level sinks noticeably in a short time or drops below the" MIN" mark the system may be leaking. A low fluid leve l

in the reservoir is indicated by the brake wa rning lamp lighting up (see page 48 also) If this happens, take ca r to a Volkswagen dealer immediately and have the brake system checked.

Renewing brake fluid Brake fluid absorbs moisture. In the course of time it takes in water from the ambient air. Too high a content of water in the brake fluid can In time cause corrosion damage in the system Furthermore the boiling point of the brake fluid IS reduced considerably. For this reason the brake fluid must be renewed every f'wo years.

Attention When the brake fluid becomes too old vapour bubbles can form in the brake system when the brakes are used hard. The efficiency of the brakes and thus the vehicle safety is then seriously affected.

Only use our genuine brake fluid (spec ification to US standard FMVSS 116 DOT 4). The fluid must be new.

Attention Brake fluid is poisonous! It must therefore only be stored in the closed original container out of reach of children.

Remember also that brake fluid will attack the paintwork. ,.Q,., Because of the disposal prob~ lems, the special tools necessary and the specialist knowledge required, the brake fluid changing should preferably be done by a Vo/kswagen dealer.

It is advisable to have the fluid change carried out during an Inspection Service.

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Battery

The ba ttery IS In the engine compartment. Starting by connecting an additional battery is descri bed in the Do-it-yourself secti on.

Attention Note the following w a rning n ote s a nd safety p recautions when working on the ba ttery.

We ar eye p rotection. Do no t allow particles c o nt a ining acid or lead t o c ome into c o ntact with

the e yes, s kin or cloths.

Battery Jlcid is highly caustic. Always wear protective gloves and glasses. Do not tip bat

tery - a c id can spill out of the vents . Should acid conta c t the eyes, rinse for several minutes using clea n running w ater. Seek medical a ssist ance immediately. S hould aCid cont act skin or clothes, neutra lize immediate ly using an alkaline soap solution and ri nse thoroug hly. Should acid ina dvertently be dru nk, s eek med ical attention immediate ly.

Keep a cid and battery out of t h e reach of children.

When battery is being charged, a h ighly explosive mixtu re of gases is produced.

Keep w e ll c le a r o f naked flame and sparks. Do not smoke. Avoid generating sparks when handling

cables and electrical compone nt s . Avoid s hort c ircuits. Never s ho rt batte ry t e rm inals danger of injury from highe nergy s parks.

• Disconnect negative terminal of battery before doing any w ork on t he electrical syste m. When changing bulbs it is sufficient t o switch off lamp.

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• When disconnecting the battery from t he vehicle electrical system first d isconnect the negative cable and t hen the positive cable. The battery m ust not be disconnected with t he engine running, as this will damage t he electrica l system (electronic components). • When reconnecting t he battery connect the positive cable first and then the negative cable. The connect ing cables must on no account interchanged - can cause w iring t o burn out.

In order to protect the casing from UV radiation, do not expose battery t o direct sunlight.

Checking acid level In norma l operating conditions the battery requires hardly any maintenance. At 111 (;) 11 ambient temperatu res Ilowever It IS advIsable to check the ac id level at regular inter

als. It should always be between the M IN and MAX marks on the battery

If the acid level drops below the M IN mark, the affected cells must be topped-up to the MAX mark With dist illed water. It is recommended that the acid level is checked and corrected by a Volkswag en dea ler.

Winter driving Winter weather is part icularly hard on the battery. Furthermore at low temperatures it has only a part of the capacity it has at normal temperatures . We recommend therefore that the battery should be checked preferably by a Vo lkswage1l dealer before the on set of cold w eather and charged if necessary If the vehicle is not driven for several weeks when t em perat ures are very low, t he battery should be taken out and stored in a frost-free room, so that it cannot f reeze up and become damaged.

To ake battery out, first disconnect the two cables and then remove retainer.

Charging battery When charg ing w ith a low cu rren t (e.g. wi th a smal l charger) the battery cables need not normally be taken off . The instructions from the charger manufacturer must however be noted. Before Quick charging, that is charging wi th a high current, both battery cables must be disconnected . The following information must be noted:

• When charging the battery do not remove caps. • A discharged battery can freeze at -10°e. It is essential to thaw out a frozen battery before it is given a quick charge otherwise it may explode! • The mains cable of the charger should not be connec ted until after the cl ips of the charger have been properly secured to the battery terminals Red = pos it ive Black = negative

• Recon nect cab les correct ly after charging battery.

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Spark plugs V-belts

Renewing a battery If the battery has to be renewed, the new battery must have the same capacity, voltage (12 Volts). current strength and shape and a cap sealing arrangement. Volkswagen dealers have a range of suitable batteries . &-. Because of the problem of dis~ posing of the old battery the renewal of a battery should preferably be done by a Vo/kswagen dealer. Batteries contain, amongst other things, sulphuric acid and lead and must on no account be put with normal household waste.

The spark plugs are renew ed during the Volkswagen Inspection Service If the spark plugs have to be renew ed betw een the Inspection Services, the fOllow ing should be noted :

• Spark plugs and ignition system are matched to the engine and as such contribute to reducing the levels of exhaust pollutants. To avoid faulty operation, engine damage and even the w ithdrawal of the type approval due to excessive emissions values or non -suppressed spark plugs, only the Genuine Volksw agen spark plugs for the engine concerned should be used. Important, am ong other thing'S, are the number of electrodes, the heat value and if necessary the radio suppression . • The plugs may be, for technical reasons , changed at short notice. It is therefore advisable to obtain plugs only from Volksw agen dealers - they have the latest information

• The V-belts are among the most severely stressed parts of a vehicle. The belts must therefore be subjected to very high quality requirements.

• When renewing a belt it is not sufficient to use just any belt of the same size. For safety reasons only the special Genuine Volkswagen belt for the vehicle concerned should be used. • The V-belts may be, for technical reasons, changed at short notice. It is therefore advisable to obtain V-belts only from Volkswagen dealers and to have them changed there - they have the latest information . • On some engines durable ribbed belts are used, which are checked and if necessary tensioned during an Inspection Service (every 60,000 km/40,OOO miles).

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Washer system

The fluid container is on the left of the engine compartment. The conta iner holds about 4 litres, on vehicles w ith headlight washer system * about 7 litres. The container illustrated is for veh icles with headlight washer system. The rear window washer is supplied w ith f lu id from the container in the engine compartment.

Filling the container It is advisable to add a w indow clean ing so lution w ith a wax remover (with anti-freeze additive in winter) to the water because plai n water is not usually sufficient to clean the glass and headlight len ses qu ickly and thoroug hly The mixing ratios on the w indow cleaner packaging must be adhered to. Even w hen heated windscreen washer jets* are fitted, a w indow cleaning so lut ion containing anti-freeze shou ld be added to the water in th e w inter.

Note I'

If at any time no window cleaning solution w ith anti-freeze additive is avai lab le, methylated spirits can be used. Do not, under any ci rcumstances, add engine cooling system fluid or other additives.

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Adjusting washer jets When the vehicle is stationary, the water should hit the w indscreen approximately as sh own . The Jet for the rear w indow washer is in the wiper shaft. The water jet should hit the glass in the cen tre of the w iped area. The jets can be adjusted with a needle. The jets fo r the headlight washer system* can only be adjusted with a special tool. When adjustment is necessary, contact your Volkswagen dea ler.

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Windscreen wiper blades Dust and pollen fil ter*

Good w iper blades are essentia l for clear vision. To prevent streaks from forming on the glass the wiper blades should be cleaned regularly with a window cleaning so lution . When very dirty and full of insect remain s, the blades can be cleaned with a sponge or cloth. Jerky operation of the w iper blades can be caused by wax rema ins on the w indscreen, after washing the vehicle in an automat ic ca r-wash. Filling the w indscreen washer container w ith a w indow cleaner containing a wax remover can cure the problem For sa fety reasons the w iper blades shou ld be renewed once or twice a year Wiper blades can be obtained from all Volkswagen dealers.

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Changing w iper blades

Taking the wiper blade off

• Hinge the w iper arm up and position the blade horizontally. • Press the retaining spring (arrow A) and push the blade towards the sc ree n at the same time (arrow B)

Securing the w iper blade The retaining spring must engage audibly in the w iper arm. When fitting w iper blades w ith moulded w ind deflectors one should ensure that the deflector is pointing downward s.

The dust and pollen filter for the heating and ventilati on sys tem can be found under the two-p iece cover on the righ t in the plenum chamber. The fi lter should be changed in accordance w ith the detai ls given in the Service Schedules. If the air throughput reduces cons iderably, the filter shou ld be chang ed earl ier:

• Loosen and remove tJ, e four plastic screws. • Pu ll off rubber seal on the bulkhead to engine compartment upwards as far as centre of vehicle. • Push the connect ing parts towards the side of the vehicle. • Push front cover upwards. • Push back element spring clips and take out element upw rds .

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Wheels

General notes • New tyres do not give maximum grip straight away and should therefore be run in a moderate speeds and a careful style of driving for about the first 100 km . This wi ll "Ielp to make the tyres last longer. • The tread depth of new tyres can vary due to construction and design features, and depending on version and manufac:ures. • Check tyres for damage from time to -lin e (cuts, spl its, cracks and lumps) and re move any foreign bodies embedded in the -reads. • To avoid damage to tyres and wheels drive over curbs and simi lar obstacles very slowly and as nearly at right angles as possIble . Damage to w heels and tyres is not alw ays easy to see, so if you think that a wheel is damaged, It must be checked by a Volksw agen dealer.

• Keep grease, 011 and fue l off the tyres. • Replace missing dust caps as soon as possible.

• Mark wheels before taking them off so that they rotate in the same direction when put back on again

• When taken off, the tyres shou ld be stored in a cool, dry and preferably dark place Tyres which are not on wheels shou ld be stored In a vertical position.

Tyre life Tyre life depends to a considerable extent on the following factors:

Inflation pressure ..-Tyre pressures can be found on page 141 and on a sticker on the inside of of the tank filler flap - see page 81. The inflation pressure is ve ry important par ticularly at high speeds . Therefore, the pressures should be checked at least once a month and before every long Journey. At this opportunity do not forget the spare w heel

• On the temporary spare the pressure is shown on the sidewall. • The spare wheel w ith normal tyre shou ld alw ays be inflated to the highest pressure required on the veh icle.

• Always check the pressures when the ty res are cold . When warm, the pressure is higher but do not reduce. If the load changes a great deal the pressure must be altered to suit. Pressures which are too high or too low shorten tyre life - quite apart from th e detrimental influence on vehicle handling .

Attention At continuous high speeds a tyre in which the pressure is too low flexes more and heats up excessively. This can cause tread separation and tyre blowout.

dit-. A pressure which is too low in~ creases the fuel consumption and this burdens the environment unnecessarily.

Mode of driving Fast cornering, hard acceleration and Violent braking also increase tyre wear.

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Balancing wheels The wheels on new vehicles are balanced. However when the vehicle is running various influences can cause the w hee ls to become unbalanced and th is causes steering vibration . As imbalance also increases steering, suspension and tyre wear the wheels shou ld be ba lanced again. Furthermore a wheel should always be rebalanced when the tyre has been repaired or when a new tyre has been fitted.

Incorrect wheel alignment Incorrect wheel alignment not only ca uses excessive, usua lly uneven tyre wear but can also impair the car 's safe hand ling. If unusua l tyre w ear is noti ced, contact a Vo lkswagen dealer.

Wear indicators At the bottom of the tread of the original tyres there are 1.6 mm high "w ear indicators" running across the tread - see fig. There are 6 - 8 of these indicators - according to make - even ly spaced around the tyre circumference. Marks on the wal ls of the tyre (for example the letters "TW I" or triangles) show the locations of the wear indi cators.

Attention • At the latest when then the tyres are worn down to the wear indicators they must be renewed without delay. • Worn tyres are detrimental to roadholding, particularly at high speeds on wet roads. Moreover the vehicle tends to aquaplane sooner.

Note When tread depth is down to 1.6 mm measured in the tread groove next to the wear indicator bar - the offic ial permissi ble minimum tread depth has been reached (in export countries th is figure may dj"fer)

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Changing the wheels round , the front tyres are worn more than the rear it is advi sable to change the wheels round as shown . Al l tyres wi ll then have approximately the same length of service life. N ith certain types of tread wear it can be an advantage to change the whee ls diagona lly. Jolkswagen dealers have the necessary in:ormation.

Renewing wheels/tyres N heels and tyres are important design fea.ures. The wheels and tyres approved by us should be used. They are special ly matched ~o the model concerned and contribute argely to the excellent roadho lding and safe dri ving characteri stics. Volkswagen dealers are fully informed as to which makes of tyre

are approved by us. Furthermore, many Volkswagen dealers keep a wide range of tyres and wheels.

• Fitti ng and repairing tyres requires expert knowledge and specia l tools. Th is work may only be carried out by specialist personnel. r.Q:., Because of the problem of dis'{!J!J posing of the old tyres, the special tools necessary and the specialist knowledge required, tyre changing should preferably be done by a Vo/kswagen dealer.

• For safety reasons the tyres shou ld be renewed in pairs and not singly. The tyres with the deepest tread should always be on the front w heels. • Only combine rad ial ply tyres of the same type, size (roll ing circumference) and if possible the same tread pattern .

Apart from th is, on the Golf syncro the vehicle m ust be fi tted with tyres of the same mak e. Otherw ise the resulting speed difference between the axles wi ll cause the viscous coupling to increase the drive split to the rear axle unnecessa rily This can lead to damage. Different tread depths front to rear tyres, e.g. due to wear is insignificant. It is though recomm ended that tyres with the most tread are fi tted on the front If the front tyres are noticeably more worn than the rear they have a smal ler ro lli ng radius and therefore rotate quicker. Th is wi ll cause wind-up in the transmission resul ti ng in more rapid tyre wear. However increased wear to the four wheel drive system need not be feared . To prevent w ind-up from occurring, the Golf syncro is equipped w ith a larger temporary spare w heel than the normal Golf models see page 1 39. The temporary spare from the norm al Golf m odels must not be used. • If the spare wheel differs from the version fitted on the vehicle (e.g. winter tyres or wide tyres) the spare may only be used brief ly to replace a flat tyre and with an appropriately carefu l style of driving . It must be replaced w ith the normal w heel as soon as possible

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• Never fit used tyres w here their previ ous history is not known. • Knowing the tyre lettering and its meaning makes the selection of the correct tyres easier. Radial ply tyres have the following lettering on the sidewall:

e.g. 195/50 R 1582 V

195

50

R

15

82

V

Tyre w idth in mm

Height/width ratio in %

Radial construction code letter = Radial

Wheel diameter in inches

Carrying capability code

Speed code letter

The manufacturing date is also to be seen on th e tyre wa ll (possibly on ly on inner side of w heel): DOT ... 123 . . means that the tyre was produced in the 12th week of 1993.

Attention Tyres which are more than 6 years old should only be used in an emergency and then with a particularly careful style of driving.

If you wish to fit your car with nonstandard wheels or tyres please note:

Attention • For technical reasons it is not normally possible to use wheels from other vehicles - in certain circumstances not even wheels from the same vehicle model! • Using wheels and/or tyres which have not been approved by us for your vehicle model can be detrimental to the safety of the vehicle. It can also affect the vehicle under the Construction and Use regulations.

• If wheel trim discs or a front spoiler are subsequently installed it is essential to ensure that the air flow remains adequate to cool the brakes. • On the BBS alloy wheels with the bolted-on outer ring* the multi-point screws must not be loosened under any circumstances. The wheels could than leak air - Accident danger!

Vo lkswagen dealers have all the necessary information about the possible conversion of wheels, tyres and wheel trims.

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Winter tyres winter conditions win ter tyres w ill dis

- nctly improve the vehicle's handling even the case of four wheel drive vehicles. This

applies In particular to vehicles that are equipped w ith w ide/high-speed ty res (Code etters H or V in the tyre designation on the : re wall). Because of their construction ,lIdth, rubber mixture, tread formation etc)

:n se tyres provide less traction on ice and snow.

hen fitting w inter tyres note the followng:

• Only radial ply w inter tyres may be fitted. he factory recommended tyre sizes are

given on page 139. • To obtain the best possible handl ing characteristics, w inter tyres must be fitted on all fou r wheels. • The pressures for winter tyres must be 0.2 bar higher than with summer tyres see Technica l Data on page 142. • Winter tyres are no longe r fully effective

hen the tread has worn down to a depth of 4 mm.

The following speed limits are va lid for winter tyres:

Code letter Q max. 160 km/h Code letter T max. 190 km/h Code letter H max. 210 km/h In Germany, vehicles w hich can exceed this speed must have an appropriate sticker in the driver's field of view. Suitable stickers are available from Volkswagen dealers. Please note regulations to this effect in your country.

• All-weather tyres can also be used in stead of winter tyres . • If you have a flat tyre the remarks on using the spare wheel on page 114 should be noted . • Do not leave winter tyres fitted for an unnecessary long period because w hen the roads are free of snow and ice the handling with summer tyres is better. r:lil:.-. For environmental reasons (!Jtf summer tyres should be fitted again as soon as possible because normally they are quieter in running, tyre wear is reduced and the fuel consumption is lower_

Snow chains Snow chains can be used on all tyre sizes listed on page 139. The chains may only be fitted on the front wheels - this applies also to the syncro. The use of snow chains on the temporary spare wheel is not permitted for technical reason s. Further details are given on page 114. Only use thin chains w hich do not stand clear more than 15 mm (including tensioner). When using snow chains wheel trim plates and trim rings must be ta ken off . For sa fety reasons the w heel bolts must then be fitted with caps w hich are available from Volkswagen dealers. When driving over roads whic h are free of snow you must remove the chains. On such road s they are detrimental to vehic le handling, damage the tyres and wear ou t Quickly. In Germany, the maximum permissible speed w ith snow chains is 50 m/h

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D riving abroad

If the vehicle IS to be taken abroad, the following must also be borne in mind :

• If the ve hicle has a petrol engine and catalytic converter, one must ensure that unleaded petrol will be available during the journey - see page 92. The automobi le clubs offer information about the unleaded filling station network. • Although there are more than 10 000 Volkswagen dealers all over the world to service Vol kswagen vehicles there are countries in which only a limited amount of service is avai lab le or none at all. • In certain countries it is also possib le that your vehicle model is not sold so that certain spare parts will not be available or that the Volkswagen personnel are not familiar with the repair procedure should anything go wrong. The Volkswagen Sa les Centres in Germany or the Importer concerned will be only too pleased to give advice on the necessary technical preparation of the vehicle, on the maintenance required and on th e repair possibilities. The addresses are given in the vehicle wallet.

Masking headlights When the vehicle is used in a country which drives on the opposite side of the road tothe home country, the asymmetr ic dipped headlights wil l dazzle oncoming traffic . To prevent this, the wedge-shaped sector on the headlight lenses must be covered up w ith an opaque adhesive strip. The illustration shows the strip insta lled for the change from right-hand to left-hand traffic.

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Accessories, mods. and renewal of parts two-way radios

- he Golf is bu ilt in accordance w ith the "n ost modern principles of safety technol'Jgy and offers therefore a high degree of ac,lYe and passive safety. To ensure that this remains so the vehicle as supplied by the ;actory may not be modified w ithout careful hought. The following points must be

noted if the vehicle is to be subsequently (tted with accessories, technically modi

' ied or have parts renewed later on:

• Always consu lt a Volkswagen dealer before purchasing accessories and before any modifications are carried out becau se ~ h rough cl ose cooperation with us the Volkswagen Organisation is particularly competent in such matters.

Attention In your own interests we recommend that only genuine accessories or only expressly ap~roved Volkswagen accessories I and Genuine Volkswagen Parts are used on your Golf. The reliability, safety and suitability of these accessories and these parts has been specially determined for the Golf

. ) No! available in all Export marke ts.

• Despite continuous market observation we cannot assess or accept responsibility for other products even though in some cases approval has been given by a legally appointed test centre or an official permit has been given.

• Approved Vo lkswagen accessories and Genuine Vol kswagen Parts can be obtained from Volkswagen dealers who w ill of course ca rry out the fitting correctly. • Additionally connected electric consumers e.g . cold box, horns, fans etc. must correspond to the electromagnetic compatibility as pel' DI VDE 40 839 . Otherwise functional defects can occur in the vehi cle. • If tech nical modifications are to be made, our gu idelines must be observed . Thi s is to ensure that no damage occurs to the vehicl e, the t raffic and operating sa fety is retained an d that the modifications are permissible. Volkswagen dealers wil l also carry out th is w ork correctly or w ill recommend a special ist workshop

Mobile telephones or two-way radios must not be operated inside the vehicle without a separate external aerial. The use of mobile telephones and two-way rad ios can result in extremely high electromagnetic fields generated in the vehicle interior (resonance effect). In suc h cases ma lfunctions of the vehicle electronics cannot be ru led out.

Attention Mobile telephones and two-way radios operated inside the vehicle without a separate external aerial can be injurious to health due to the extremely high electromagnetic fields generated!

Furthermore, optimal range is only ach ieved with an external aeria l. Note The operating instructions of the mobile telephone or two-way radio must be adhered to!

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First aid kit, warning triangle

A standard first aid kit fits together with a warning triangle of the type shown here, in the mounting on left of luggage compartment. On the sa loon they are also secured with a rubber band. Saloon: left-hand illustration Estate: right-hand illustration

Note: The first aid kit and w arning triangle are not part of the equipment supplied w ith the vehicl e.

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Storage of vehicle tools, spare wheel and ball coupling* of trailer bracket

On both the Golf saloon and the Golf estate the vehicle tools are stored in a recess beneath the floor covering in the luggage compartment. On the estate the w ell is closed with a lid. To take off the lid the handles of the two fasteners must be lifted and the fasteners turned to the left - see right-hand illustraion.

Golf saloon On the Golf saloon, the vehicle tools are located in the spare wheel recess and are secured with a rubber strap. On vehicles w ith a tow ing bracket* with removable ball coupling there is a plastic foam part underneath the vehicle tools in w hich the ball head is stored . Instructions on correct stowage of ball coupling can be found in a linen bag in the vehicle luggage compartment. On these vehicles the tools and the plastic foam part are secured in the spare w heel with a strap and buckle.

Golf estate On the Golf estate, the vehicle tools and the removable ball coupling (vehicles with trailer bracket*) are stored in a recess next to the spare w heel. 1 - Sealing plug for trailer bracket 2 - Removable ball coupling

When ball coupling is fitted, the cover from the bumper can be stored here.

3 - Tool box with vehicle tools 4 - Plastic bag with instructions for fitting/

removing ball coupling and various small parts

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Vehicle tools Spare wheel

1 - Tool box 2 - Wire hook" for whee l trims 3 - Towing eye 4 - Hook* for w heel bolt caps 5 - Open Jaw spanner 10 x 13 6 - Jack handle 7 - Screwd river with box spanner in handle

for the wheel bolts. The screwd river blade is reversible.

8 Wheel spanner (a lso with extendible handle ")

9 Jack Before the Jack is placed back into the tool box, the claw must be fully wound back.

Attention • The jack supplied by the factory is only designed for your vehicle model. On no account should heavier vehicles or other loads be lifted! • With the vehicle lifted. never start the engine - danger of accident. • If work has to be done underneath the vehicle. ensure that it is supported on suitable stands.

A tool for removing and fitting the spark plug connectors on the six cylinder engine is attached to the bonnet support.

The vehicle is equipped with a temporary spa re wheel 1) This wheel not on ly takes up less space in the boot than a normal spare w heel , it is also considerably lighter. On the Golf saloon, the temporary spare wheel is secured w ith the wheel bolt spanner below (right-hand illustration) and on the Golf estate with the vvheel bolt spanner above (illustration next page).

11 In some export countries and on certa in models there is a normal sized spare wheel in place of th e temporary spare. Note the instructions on page 107 when US ing this w heel.

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The pressure (4.2 bar) must be checked regularly so that the wheel is always ready for use. The temporary spare w heel need not be removed to do this. The valve is accessible through an opening in the wheel. The w heel is located in the well under the floor covering in the boot and is secured with a plastic nut

When using the temporary spare wheel. note the following points:

• This spare wheel is only for temporary use, for short periods, in emergencies. It must therefore be replaced by the normal sized wheel as soon as possible . • When the temporary spare has been fitted, the tyre pressure must be checked as soon as possib le. The pressure should be 4.2 bar (60 psi) . • Do not drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph). Full throttle acceleration, hard braking and fast cornering should also be avoided I • The temporary spare is smaller2) than the normal w heels and this reduces the ground clearance under the axle concerned by about 30 mm. To avoid damage to low parts of the vehicle do not drive over large obstacles or deep holes. Do not use automatic washing plants when the temporary spare is fitted - the vehicle could bottom. 2) On the Golf syncro the temporary spare

vvheel is roughly the same diameter as a normal wheel. This helps to prevent wind-up in the transmission .

• The temporary spare wheels for the various Golf models have been specially developed for each vehicle type. They must not therefore be exchanged or used on other models. Likewise, temporary spares from other vehicle models must not be used in its place

• The use of snow chains on the temporary spare is not permissible for technical reasons. If snow chains have to be used and the tyre on a front wheel becomes defective, the temporary spare should be put on the rear axle. The rear wheel removed is then fitted in place of the defective front wheel. It is advisable to fit the snow chains before putting the wheel on. The tyre pressure must then be corrected as soon as possible.

• No other type of tyre - normal or w inter tread - may be fitted on the temporary spare. • Never use more than one temporary spare wheel at the same time.

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Changing wheels

Park the vehicle as far as possible away from the traffic f low. If necessary switch on emergency warning lights and place the warning triangle in position - note legal reQuirements,

• All veh icles occupants should leave the vehicle and move to a safe area (e,g, behind the barrier), • Apply handbrake firm ly, If the car is on a slope, block one of the wheels on the opposite side with a stone or some similar object. • Take tools and spare wheel out of luggage compartment. • Remove wheel bolt caps:

- Remove wheel bolt caps with hook (from vehicle tools),

- Remove wheel trim w ith the wheel spanner and the wire hook (from vehicle tools) , Depending on the t rim version, either put the hook in the two holes on the edge of the trim (VW emblem) or on the edge of the trim itself, Pass whee l spanner through hook and lever trim off - see lefthand illustration , Some alloy wheels have a trim which can be levered off with the flat blade of the screwdriver (from vehicle tools)

• Push the wheel spanner as far as possible onto the wheel bolt as shown and turn the spanner anti-clockwise, When doing this, gri p the spanner as far as possible towards the lever end, The extendible handle wheel spanner" can be used to loosen whee l bolts with the extendible handle pulled out.

If the bolts cannot be loosened, one can in an emergency, carefully push the spanner down wi th a foot on the end of the lever. One should ensure that one is standing properly and has a good grip on the vehic le, Loosen whee l bolts about one turn,

Attention! On the BBS alloy wheels with the bolted-on outer ring· the multipoint screws must not be loosened under any circumstances. The wheels could then leak air Danger of accident!

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• Place lack under vehicle - Depressions in the side member at front

and rear indicate the points at w hich the jack must be fitted - see arrows in lefthand illustration. On vehicles w ith side member trims' there are marks at these points. These marks are about 17 cm from the front and 25 cm from the rear wheel arch. If the jack is not placed at the marked points. the vehicle can be damaged.

- Wind lack arm up by turning the T handle in the spindle until the jack just goes under the veh icle.

- The cla w of the jack must fit round the vertical rib on the side member so that the jack cannot slip when vehicle is lifted - see centre illustration.

- If the ground is soft, place a large strong piece of packing under the jack base plate.

- Align lack and at same time w ind claw up further until it contacts the vertical rib on side member - see right-hand illustration.

• Engage Jack crank in T-handle and lift vehicle until the defective wheel is clear of ground.

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• After loosening remove wheel bolts using box spanner in screwdriver handle, place them on a clean surface (hub cap, cloth, paper) next to the jack and take the wheel off. • Fit spare w heel and lightly tighten all bolts using box spanner in screwdriver handle. The wheel bolts must be clean and easy to turn - do not under any circumstances use grease or oill • Lower vehicle and fully tighten bolts in diagonal sequence. With the extendible handle wheel spanner* the wheel spanner must not be used to tighten wheel bolts with handle pulled out!

• On vehicles w ith normal spare, fit the wheel trim again.

• Place defective wheel in we ll and secure with w ing nut.

Notes

• When using the temporary spare wheel or a spare wheel wh ich differs from those on the vehicle, the points on pages 107 and 114 must be noted I • Pay attention to the following after changing a wheel: - Check the tyre pressure immediately on

the spare wheel which has been fitted .

- Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked with a torque wrench as soon as possible. The torque for steel and alloy wheels, and for the temporary wheel is 110 Nm .

If it has been established when changing the wheel that wheel bolts are corroded and hard to screw in, they must be renewed before checking the tightening torque. Until these checks have been carried out one should, for safety reasons, only drive at a moderate speed.

• The defective wheel must be repaired as soon as poss ible and, on vehicles with temporary spare wheel, put back on vehicle immediately. The wheel trim cover must also be installed.

Attention If the vehicle is to be subsequently fitted with wheels or tyres which differ from those fitted by the factory. it is essential to read the remarks in the centre and right-hand columns on page 108.

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Fuses

The individual current circuits are protected by fuses . The panel w ith the relays and fuses is in the front footwell behind a cover. It is advisable to always carry a few spare fuses on the vehicle . These can be obtained from any Volkswagen dealer.

Changing a fuse • Switch off the component concerned. • Remove cover. To do this press both buttons in, pull front of cover down in direction of arrow and take off. • With the aid of the list of fuses (see next page). determine w hich fuse belongs to the component that has failed.

• Pull out the fuse concerned.

• Replace blown fuse - can be recognised by the burnt metal strip - w ith a fuse of same amperage . • Insert the four lugs on the rear of the cover into the trim and fold upwards until it engages securely.

Notes

• If the newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time, the electrical system must be checked by a Volkswagen dealer as soon as possible. • On no account should fuses be patched up because this can cause serious damage elsewhere in the electrical system. • Some of the components listed are only found on certain models or are optional extras.

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Fuse layout (from left to rig ht) No. Component A 1)

1 Dipped beam left, headlight range control left 10

2 Dipped beam right, head light ra nge co ntrol right 10

3 Instrument and number plate lighting . 10

4 Rear w iper, slid ing/tilting roof, 15 5 Windscreen w ipe r, windscreen

and rea r w indow washer, elec. heated windsc reen washer jets . . . . . . 15

6 Blower, air co nditioner ... . 30 7 Tail and side light ri ght 10 8 Tail and side light left . . 10 9 Rear window heating, mirror

heating ... 20 10 Fog lights, rear fog light 15 11 Main beam left, main beam

w arnin g lamp 10 12 Mai n bea m right . 10 13 Horn, radiator fan (run-on) . 10 14 Reversi ng lights, electric out

side mirrors, seat heating, elec. w indows, air conditioner cruis e contro l system 15

No. Component Amp. 1)

15 Engine electronics, coolant circulat ion run-on pump, (six cylinder engine) .. . .. .. . . . 10

16 Warning lamps, glove box light, cassette storage box light, 15

17 Turn sig nals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 18 Electric fue l pump,

Lambda probe .. .. . . . ... .... 20 19 Radiator fan, air cond itioner. . 30 20 Brake lights, cruise control

system (trigger contacts on brake and clutch pedals) . 10

21 Interior and luggage compartment lights, clock, cigarette lighter, central locking, multi-function ind icator 15

22 Radio 10

Automatic fuse All electric windows are protected together via an automatic fu se (see rig ht-hand colum n) w hich breaks the circuit w hen overloaded (e.g. windows frozen) and makes the circuit again after a few seconds.

Additional fuses (in separate holders)

• above the rela ys: Fu se for ABS motor re lay. ..... . .... 30 Fuse for ABS main relay. ... 30 Fuse for normal air conditioner 10 Fuse for fresh air blower on Climatronic ... ... ... . 30 Fuse fo r C1imatronic .. .... ... 5 Automatic fuse for electric w indows .. 20 Tra iler perma nent + 15

• in the engine compa rtment on the bulkhead above the brake servo: Diesel glow plugs 21 . . 50

Fuse colour code: Light brown : 5 Ampere Red: 10 Ampere Bl ue: 15 Ampere Yellow 20 Ampere Green 30 Ampere

21 This fuse should only be renewed by a Volks wage n dea ler.

1) Ampere

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Changing bulbs

Before starting to replace a bulb, switch off the light concerned. Do not touch the glass part of the new bulb with bare fingers because the finger marks left on the glass evaporate when the bulb becomes hot. the va pour settles on the reflector and dims it . Always use the same type of bulb . The designation is marked on the base of the bulb or on the glass . It is advisable to always a carry a box of spare bulbs in the vehicle . These can be obtained from Volkswagen dealers. It should contain at least the fo llowing bulbs w hich are essentia l for traffic safety:

12 V60/55W Main headlight (H4)

12 V 55 W Double headl igh t (H 1)

12 V 21W Turn signals

12 V 21W Brake light

12 V 5W Tail light

12 V4W Side light

12 V5W Number plate light Glass base

Main headlight and side light bulbs

• Open bonnet. • Turn headl ight cap in direct ion of arrow and ta ke it off. • Pull connector off headlight bulb.

• On vehicles w ith separate main beam headlights · before changing a bulb the combined cover for the main headlight and main beam headlight must be removed. To dothis push down both spring straps and remove cover to rear. Carry out bulb change on these vehicles as described under foglights.

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• Press spring clip downwards in direction of arro\lv (1) and fold to rear. • Take bulb out and insert new bulb so that the locating lug on the bulb plate engages the recess in the reflector. The centre one of the three terminals on bulb is then at the top. • Fold spring clip over the bulb plate and press forwards, until the clip engages . • Connect plug. • Start cap so that after turning the word TOP is at the top or on vehicles with separate main beam headlights guide cover into the eyes at bottom and allow both upper spring straps to engage. • Have the headlight beam alignment chec ked .

Side light bulb Fog lights*

• Open bonnet. • With the flat screwdriver blade (from ve• Remove headlight cap - see removing hicle tools) lever out cover trim forwa rds main headlight bulb. and take out. • Pul l bulb holder out of the reflector. • Press defective bulb into holder, turn it to the left and take it out. • Insert new bulb. • Insert holder in reflector. • Refit cap - see chang ing main headlight bulb.

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• Change screwdriver blade round, remove both screws and pull headlight out forw ards.

• Turn cover cap to left and take off. • Pull bulb plug (A) out of wiring connector. • Unhook bu lb holder spring clip (8) (arrows) and fold it away. • Take out Halogen bulb. Insert new bulb so that the lug in reflector engages in recess in bulb plate. • Sw ing spring clip over bulb plate, squeeze ends together and engage in retaining lugs. • Insert bulb plug in cable connector.

• Plac e on cover cap and turn to right. The wi ring connector is then on the right hand side. • Secure headlights with both sc rews . • Place outer cover tr im in retainers, then swing trim to centre of vehicle and allow to engage. • Have beam alignment checked .

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• Disengage spring strap in direct ion of Front turn signals arrow and pull turn signal out forwards . • Lever cover trim forwards w ith flat blade screwdriver (from vehicle tools) and remove.

• Turn bulb holder in direction of arrow and take off . • Press defect ive bulb into socket, turn it to the left and take it out. • Install new bulb and turn it to the ri ght onto stop. • Install bulb holder and turn it slightly to th e righ t onto stop. • Place turn signal from outside with both retaining lugs in the recesses in body and allow spring straps to engage • Refit cover trim as desCi"lbed under chang ing fogl ight bUlb.

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Side mounted turn signals • Lever out turn signa l - preferably with a coin. • Turn bulb holder slightly to left and take off. • Pull out defective glass based bu lb and insert new bulb. • Fit bulb holder and turn slightly to right onto stop. • Press turn signal securely back into opening in body

Rear lights

• Open tailgate. • Open tailgate. • Press both spring retainers towards centre of bulb holder (arrows) and take out holder. On the estate, the spring retainers are located above and below the bulb holder.

• Push defective bulb into holder, turn to left and take out. • Insert new bulb and turn to right onto stop. • Insert bu lb holder - the spring reta iners must engage.

Number plate light

• Open tailgate. • Unscrew lens. • Pull defective glass based bulb out of bu lb holder and insert new bu lb. • Do not overtighten lens . Ensure that the seals on the securing screws are properly located .

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Luggage compartment light On the saloon, the luggage compartment light is located beneath the left-hand console of the luggage compartment trim. On the estate, this light is installed in the roof trim above the tai lgate.

• Remove luggage compartment light downwards. • Exchange bulb. • Refit light

Glove box light • Insert screwdriver on side between light and glove box and carefully press light out. Then take out the light upwards at an angle. • Exchange bulb. • When refitting insert bottom of light first

Interior light • Insert a knife or something similar in the gap between housing and lens and carefully lever lens off. • Exchange bulb. • Press lens back into housing.

Reading light • Remove complete light carrier (Inner and reading light), to do this insert the flat blade of screwdriver (is in long end of wheel spanner - see "Vehicle tools", page 114) between light and headlining and turn screwdriver. • Turn white bulb holder on back of light to left and take it out. • Pull defective glass based bulb out of holder. • Insert new bulb. • Insert holder in housing again and turn fully to right • First insert left side of light carrier and then press Into the opening in headlining

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Installing radio

When service installing a radio or replacing a set installed by the factory the following points should be noted

• The connection " in the vehicle is for Genuine Volkswagen radios ll from Model Year 1994. • Radios with other connections must be connected with an adapter cable which can also be obtained from a Volkswagen dealer.

Attention On no account cut wires off and leave them without insulation. If necessary use a proper adapter. Otherwise the wiring can be overloaded or short circuits can occur - Fire danger!

11 Not avai lable in all export markets

Apart from this, important electronic components can be damaged or the functioning impaired. If for example the speed signal is disturbed this can lead to faulty engine management, automatic gearbox, ABS etc.

Even connecting the speed signal to radio sets with speed dependent volume control from other manufacturers can cause such faults.

• It is advisable therefore to have the insta llation of the radio system done by a Volkswagen deale r. They are fully informed about the technical features of the vehicle, have the Genuine radios 1), the necessary fitting parts from the Genuine Volksvvagen Accessory Programme 1) and work in accordance with the guidelines developed by the factory.

• The radios from the Genuine Volkswagen Accessory Programme1) are similar to those used in the factory and ensure trouble-free Installation . These sets are in keeping with the advanced technology and we ll-planned easyto-operate design. In Germany there is also an Exchange Ser

vice for these radios so that even after years of use a set requir ing repair can be exchanged cheaply for a completely reconditioned, good-as-new set by a Volkswagen dealer.

• Loudspeakers, fitting parts, aerials and supp ression kits shou ld also be taken from the Genuine Volkswagen Accessory Programme 1) These parts have all been specially developed for each vehicle model.

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Emergency starting

A - Flat battery B - Boosting battery The battery is located in the engine compartment. If the engine wi ll not start because the battery is flat. jumper cables can be connected to the battery of another veh icle to start the engine. The follow ing points should be noted • Both batteries must be of the 12 Volt variety and the capac ity (Ah) of the booster battery must be approximately the same as that of the flat battery. • The jumper cables must be heavy enough to carry the load. Note cable manufacturer's data.

• Only use Jumper cab les with insulated clips.

• A flat battery can freeze at -1 Ooe and if a battery is frozen it must be thawed out before connecting Jumper cables, otherwise it could explode. • There must be no contact betw een the vehic les, otherw ise current can flow as soon as the plus terminals are connected . • The flat battery must be properly connected to the electrical system. • The engine of the boosting vehicle must be running. • The jumper cables must on ly be connected as follow s: 1. One end of (+) cable (usually red) to the (+) term inal of the flat battery. 2. Other end of the red cable to the (+l terminal of boosting battery. 3. One end of H cable (usually black) to the H terminal of boosting battery. 4. Other end of black cable (X) to a solid metal part bolted to the block or to cylinder block itself. Do not connect the cable to the flat battery minus terminal. The sparks could Ignite the explosive gas flowing out of the battery

Attention • The non-insulated parts of the cable clips must not touch one another on any account. Furthermore the jumper cable attached to the battery positive terminal must not come into contact with electrically conductive vehicle parts - Short circuit danger! • Route the jumper cables so that they cannot come into contact with rotating parts in the engine compartment. • Do not stand with your face over the battery - danger of acid burns! • Keep sources of igni~ion(naked flames, burning cIgarettes etc.) well away from the battery - Explosion danger!

• Start the engine as described in the "Starting engine" section. • If the engine does not start at once, stop using starter after 10 seconds, wait about half a minute and then try aga in. • With engine running, disconnect cables in reverse sequence .

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Tow startingfTowing

Front towi ng eye (Left-hand illustration) To be able to tow the veh icle, a tow ing eye must be screwed into front bumper on right. The towing eye is in the vehicle tools.

• Lever cover out forwards w ith flat blade of screwdriver (from vehicle tools) and remove - see also page 124. • The towi ng eye has a left-hand thread . ~crew to~ing eye in onto stop and tighten with wheel spanner - see il lust ration.

• . After use unscrew towing eye and place with vehicle tools . The towing eye must always be carried in the vehicle_ Refit cover - see page 123.

Rear towing eye (Right-hand il lustration) The rear towing eye is located on the right In the bumper and is covered by a cap. To open, unclip ca p, first at the top, then at the bottom and leave it hanging To close flap, lit bottom first and then push upwards unti l It engages .

General notes Tow-ropes or bars should be attached at these points only.

• The tow-rope should be sl ight ly elast ic to reduce the risk of damage to both vehicles . It IS advisable to use synthetic fibre ropes, or ropes of Similar elastic materia l. Avoid excessive towing effort and do not Jerk. DU ring tow ing operations on other than surfaced roads there is always the danger that the attachment po ints w ill be overloaded and damaged.

• Before trying to start engine by t?wing, the battery from another vehicle. should be used for starting if possible - see previous page.

If the vehicle has to be tow started or towed at any time, the following must be noted: .

• Check w hethe r there are any local traff ic regulat ions concerning the towing of vehicles . • Both drivers must be familiar with tow Ing procedures. Inexperienced drivers shou ld not attempt to tow start or tow. • When using a tow-rope the driver of the towing vehicle must engage the clutch very gently v,/hen moving off and changing gear.

• The driver of the veh icle being towed must ensure that the tow -rope is always ta ut.

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• The emergency lights must be switched on on both vehicles - unless local regulations differ. • Turn ignition key to "Drive" position so that the steering wheel is free and the turn signa ls, horn, and, if necessary, the windscreen wiper and washer can be used. • As the brake servo only works when the engine is running, considerab ly more pressure is required on the brake pedal when the engine is not running • On vehicles with power assisted steering more force is required to turn steering wheel when engine is not running. • When there is no lubricant in the manual gearbox/automatic gearbox, the vehicle may on ly be towed with driving wheels lifted.

Tow starting

The following points must be noted when tow starting:

• Before moving off, engage 2nd or 3rd gear. • Switch ignition on. • As soon as engine starts, depress clutch and move gear lever into neutral to avoid running into the towing vehicle. • On vehicles with a catalytic converter the engine must not be started by towing the vehicle in ex

cess of 50 m ll. Because then, fuel can pass into the converter and cause damage. • For technical reasons tow starting a vehicle with an automatic gearbox is not possible.

Towing When towing vehicles with an automatic gearbox, the following points must be noted in addition to the details on the previous page :

• Selector lever at " N". • Do not have the vehicle towed faster than 30 mph (50 km/h) • Do not tow further than 30 miles (50 km). If the vehicle has to be towed long distances it must be lifted at the front. Reason: When the engine is not running , the gearbox oi l pump is not working and the gearbox is not adequately lubricated fo r high speeds or long distances.

• With a breakdown vehic le the vehicle may only be suspended at the front. Reason: If given a rear suspended tow, the drive shafts turn backwards . The planetary gears in the automatic gearbox then turn at such high speeds that the gearbox will be severely damaged in a short t ime.

1) Does not apply to Diesel engines w i h catalytic converter

Note for the Golf syncro:

• The veh icle can be towed like any twowheel drive Golf. • With a recovery vehicle the car can be towed with front or rear wheels suspended. If the vehicle has to be towed w ith the rear wheels lifted and the rear wheels cannot turn freely, one must ensure that the freewheel in the rear axle has not been bridged beforehand by driving vehicle in reverse. To reintroduce the freewheel action the gear lever must be moved briefly into 1 st gear wi th ignition on and then back into neutral.

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Lifting vehicle

Trolley jack To prevent damage to the underside of the vehicle it is essential 0 use a sUitable rubber pad On no account should the vehicle be lifted under the engine, ge~rbox, rear axle or front axle as thIs can cause serious damage.

Attention • With the vehicle lifted neve.r start the engine - danger of accIdent! • If work has to be done underneath the vehicle, the vehicle must be supported on suitable stands.

Vehicle hoist Before driving over the vehicle hoist, ensure that there i:; adequate clearance between hOIst superstructure and low parts on underside of vehicle.

Lifting points for workshop hoist and trolley jack The vehicle may on ly be li fted at the points shown in the illustration: Front (left il lustration) At the welded floor plate reinforcement. The vehicle must not be lifted on the vertical side member reinforcemen.t at the front, as this ca~ cause serious damage to the vehIcle.

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Rear (right illustration) On the vertical side member reinforcement in the area of the marking for the vehicle jack

Vehicle jack Lifting with the veh icle jack is described on pagel17 .

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Body

• All steel unitary construction body/ chassis w ith safety passenger ce ll

• Front and rear ends des igned as crumple zones • Long-term body protecti on w ith special high-quality materia ls - this makes the extraordinary long warranty period for paint defects and rust penetration possible (see Service Schedule)

The safety levels of the Golf body shell not only exceed present US safety standards, but even satisfy the new US regulations which will come into force in 1993, and are the strictest in the world_

The most important new components in the body shel l are 1 - More solid passenger compartment 2 - Reinforced door breast 3 - Side reinforcement in doors 4 - Reinforced door sill 5 - Upper side member 6 - Lower Side member 7 - Driver and passenger-side Airbag

The illustration shows the Golf saloon . The Golf estate bodywork has identical safety components .

I B1H-152 ;

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SPECIAL INFORMATION Environment compatibility

Protection of the environment played a decisive role in the construction, selection of materials and manufacture ot the new Golf. Amongst other things special attention was given to the following POI ts

Constructive measures for economic recycling

• Easy-to-dismantle Joints • Easier disassembly by modular construction methods • Improved purity of materia ls • All larger plastic parts marked in accordance with VDA recommendation 260.

Selection of material

• CFC free refrigerant for air conditioner* • Materials which can be recycled are used as far as possible • Use of similar plastic within an assembly group • Use of materials which have been recycled • No Cadmium • No Asbestos • Reduction in vapours emitted by plastics

Manufacture

• Recycled material used for the manufacture of plastic parts • Solvents aban doned for the cavity sealing • Solvent free transport preservation • Use of solvent free bonding agents • CFCs abandoned as far as poss ible during manufacture • Surplus material recycled as fa r as possible to gain energy and manufacturing support materials • The water required during manufacture is reprocessed.

TECHNICAL DATA

General information Where not otherwise indicated or listed separately, all the following technical data is for standard vehicles in Germany.

For special vehicles and vehicles for Which engine is f itted in your veother countries these figures may hicle can be found in the vehicle be different. data in the Service Schedule or in

the official vehicle paperw ork.Please note that the details in the official vehicle documents can be taken as the correct figures.

Engine data

Petrol engines

Output 1)

kW (bhp) at rpm

Maximum torque

Nm at rpm

Number of cylinders

Capac-ity

cm 3

Stroke

mm

Bore

mm

Compression ratio

Fuel 2)

40 (60) / 5200 103 / 2400 - 2800 4 1391 78.7 75.0 9.2 91 RON un leaded

44 (60) / 5200 107 / 2800 - 3200 4 1391 78.7 75 .0 9.2 91 RON un leaded

55 (75) /5200 126/2600 4 1598 86.4 76.5 9.5 91 RON unleaded

55 (75) / 5000 140/2500 4 1781 86.4 81.0 9.0 91 RON unleaded

66 (90) / 5500 145/2500 4 1781 86.4 81.0 100 95 RON unleaded

85 (115) / 5400 166/3200 4 1984 92.8 82.5 10.4 95 RON unleaded or 91 3) RON un leaded

110 (150) / 6000 180/4800 4 1984 92 .8 82.5 10.5 95 RON unleaded

128 (174) / 5800 2354)/4200 6 2792 90.3 81.0 100 95 RON4) unleaded

140 (190) / 5800 245/4200 6 286 1 90 .3 82.0 10.0 95 RON4) unleaded

1) According to EC o( DI N regulations . 21 Engines without catalyst - also leaded, 41 240 Nm when using premium plus nleaded Due to different ethods of measuring, slight For further details - see page 82. 98 RON devlatio s are pOSSible . 3) With slight reduction of output. 51 For some export countries only.

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Diesel engines Output1)

kW (bhp) at rpm

Maximum torque

Nm at rpm

Number of cyli nders

Ca -paci ty

cm3

Stro ke

m m

Bore

m m

Co mpression ratio

Fuel2)

47 (64) / 4400 124 /2000 3000

4 189 6 95. 5 79.5 22.5 Diesel

55 (75) / 4200 150 /2400 -3400

4 1896 95. 5 79. 5 22. 5 Di ese l

66 (90) / 4000 202/ 1900 4 1896 95.5 79 .5 19.5 Diesel

6) Acco rding to EC or DIN regulations. D e to different methods of measuring, slight deviations are possible.

71 For further details see page 83 184.

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Performance

The performance figures were measured equipment such as air conditioner, mud performance. without the vehicle being fitted with any flaps, very wide tyres etc. which affect the

Maximum speed In km/h

Saloon I Estate

Acceleration in sec.

0- 80 km/h 0- 100 km/h

Saloon I Estate Saloon I Estate

Petrol engines

40 kWl) 1502) 1482) 11.5 - 18.3 -

44 kW I) 1572) 1542) 10.5 11.0 16.7 17.7

55 kW 1.6 Itr. 1682) - 8.9 - 14.0 -

55 kW 1.8 Itr. 1682) /16431 1652) / 16231 9.0/1093) 9.5/11431 142/17631 149/1843)

66 kW 180/17531 177 / 1733) 8.1/9.331 8.6/1003) 12.1/1473) 12.8/1543)

66 kW syncro 175 - 8.8 - 13.3 -

85 kW 198/1943) 195/191 3) 74/823) 7.7/8.63) 10.9/11931 11.3/ 12.331

110 kW 215 - 6.2 - 8.7 -

128 kW 225/221 3) - 54/6.331 - 7.8/903) -

140 kW syncro 225 - 5.2 - 7.5 -

Diesel engines

47 kW 156 154 11.2 11.8 17.6 18.6

55 kW 165 163 9.8 10.2 15.1 15.9

66 kW 178 176 8.5 8.9 12.8 134

1) 4 and 5-speed manual gearbox 21 Maximum speed IS reached in 4th gear. 31 Automatic gearbox.

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Fuel consumption

The consumption figures are determined • 120 km/h (75 mph) are carr ied out at vehicle condition, the figures obtained in according to EC guideline 80/1268 EEC. a constant test speed actual practice may differ from those given Three different conditions are used for the • For the urban measurement normal test: town traffic driving is simulated .

Depending on driving style, road and traffic • The measurements for 90 km/h (56 conditions, environmental influences and mph) and

Petrol engines

litres/lOO km 90 km/h

Saloon

120 km/h Urban 90 km/h

Estate

120 km/h Urban

40 kW 4/5-speed 5.4 /5.2 7.4 /7.0 8.2/8.2 - - -

44 kW 4/5-speed 5.4 / 5.2 7.4 /70 8.2/8.2 - / 5. 3 - / 7.1 - /8 2

55 kW - 1.6 Itr. 5-speed 5.3 7.2 8.9 - - -

55 kW - 1.8 ItL 5-speed

Automatic

5.4 7.2 9.3 5.6 7.3 9.5

6.7 8.5 11.2 6.8 8.8 11.5

66 kW 5-speed

Automatic

5.6 7.5 9.7 5.8 7.6 9.9

6.5 8.1 10.8 6.7 8.3 11 .2

66 kW syncro 5-speed 6.3 8.2 11 .1 - - -

85 kW 5-speed

Automatic

5.8 7.4 10.3 5.9 7.6 10.5

6.4 8.1 11 .7 6. 7 8.4 11 .9

110 kW 5-speed 6.3 7.9 10.8 - - -

128 kW 5-speed

Automatic

7.3 8.9 12.5 - - -

7.7 9.4 13.8 - - -

140 kW syncro 5-speed 7.8 9.6 14.4 - - -

TECHNICAL DATA

Saloon Estate Diesel engines

Urban90 km/h 120 km/h 90 km/h 120 km/h Urban litres!1 00 km

47 kW 5-speed 4.3 6.1 6.5 4.6 6.4 6.8

4.955 kW 5-speed 4.7 6.5 7.4 6.7 7.5

66 kW 5-speed 3.8 5.6 4.1 5.4 5.7 6.0

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Wheels

Golf saloon and

Golf syncro

Normal tyres

Tyre size on wheel, offset 1)

Recom mended winter tyres

Tyre size on wheel, of fset1 )

Petrol engines: 40, 44, 55, 66 kW Diesel engines: 47,55,66 kW

175 /70 R 13 82 T21 185/60 R 14 82 T / H 195/ 50 R 15 82 V

5 1/2 J x 1321, 0/5 : 38 6 J x 14, 0 / 5 : 45 6 J x 15, 0/5 : 45

175 / 70 R 13 82 Q M + S21 or 175 / 65 R 14 82 Q M + S or 185 / 60 R 14 82 Q M + S

5 1/2 J x 132) , 0 / 5 : 38 6 J x 14, 0/5 : 45 6 J x 14, 0 / 5 : 45

85 kW petro l eng ine GL version

185/ 60 R 14 82 H 195 / 50 R 15 82 V

6 J x 14, 0/5 : 45 6 J x 15, 0/5 : 45

185/55 R 1581 T M + S 6 J x 15, 0 / 5 38

85 kW petrol engine GTI version

195/ 50 R 15 82 V 195 / 50 R 15 82 V 205 / 50 R 15 86 V

6 J x 15, 0/5 : 38 6 1/2 J x 15, 0 / 5 : 43 6 1/2 J x 15, 0/5 : 43

185/55 R 1581 T M + S 6 J x 15, 0 /5 : 38

110 kW petrol engine 195 / 50 R 15 82 V 195 / 50 R 15 82 V 205 / 50 R 15 86 V

6 J x 15, 0/5 : 38 6 1/2 J x 15, 0/5 : 43 6 1/2 J x 15, 0 /5 : 43

185/55 R 1581 T M + S 6 J x 15, 0 / 5 : 38

128, 140 kW petrol 205 / 50 R 15 86 V 6 1/2 J x 15, 0/5 43 185 / 55 R 1585 T M +S rei nforced 6 J x 15, 0/5 : 38

Temporary spare wheel

853 ), 110,128 kW T 115 / 70 R 15 90 M 3 1/2 J x 1 5, 0/5 : 38

all other engines T 105 /70 R 14 84 M 3 1/2 J x 14, 0 /5 : 45

syncro 66 kW T 125 / 75 R 1595 M 3 1/2 J x 15, 0/5 : 40

syncro 140 kW T 125 / 80 R 1 5 95 M 3 1/2 J x 15, 0/5 : 38

See notes on next page. 11 Offset in mm 2) Not for 66 kW GT model

TECHNICAL DATA

Golf estate Normal tyres

Tyre size on wheel, offset1 )

Recommended winter tyres

Tyre size on wheel, offset 1)

40, 44 kW petrol 175 / 70 R 13 82 T 185 / 60 R 14 82 H 195 / 50 R 15 82 V

5 1/2 J x 13, o/s : 38 6 J x 14, o/s : 45 6 J x 15, o/s : 45

175 /70 R 1382 Q M + S or 175 / 65 R 14 82 Q M + S or 185 / 60 R 1 4 82 Q M + S

5 1/2 J x 13, o/s : 38 6 J x 14, o/s : 45 6 J x 14, o/s : 45

55 kW petrol 47, 55 kW Diesel

185 / 60 R 14 82 H 195 / 60 R 14 85 H 195 / 50 R 15 82 V

6 J x 14, o/s 45 6 J x 14, o/s : 45 6 J x 15, o/s : 45

175 / 65 R 14 82 Q M + S or 185 / 60 R 14 82 Q M + S

6 J x 14, o/s : 45 6 J x 14, o/s : 45

66 kW petrol 66 kW Diesel

195 / 60 R 14 85 H 195 / 50 R 15 82 V

6 J x 14, o/s : 45 6 J x 15, o/s : 45

175 / 65 R 14 82 Q M + S 6 J x 14, o/s : 45

85 kW petrol 195 / 60 R 14 85 H 195 / 50 R 15 82 V

6J x 14, 0/s : 45 6 J x 15, o/s : 45

175 / 65 R 14 82 Q M + S 6 J x 14, o/s 45

Temporary spare wheel

all engines T 115 / 70 R 1 5 90 M 3 1/2 J x 15, o/s : 40

The tyre/wheel combinat ions in the table are valid for steel and alloy w heels . Details on w hether other tyres or wheels can be used can be obtained from Volkswagen dea lers .

For w inter ty res the most suitab le tyre/ wheel combina tion is given . The w inter tyre recommendation applies al so to AIIweather tyres. Further remarks on the use of w inter tyres are given on page 109 1) Offset in mm

Attention If you wish to fit your car with non-standard wheels or tyres (e.g. alloy wheels or wheels with winter tyres), you must read the appropriate notes in the centre and right-hand columns on page 108.

On the Golf syncro all four wheels must have the same rol l circumference - see page 107. Snow cha ins may be used on the fron t w heels in the case of all summer and w inter ty res listed (not on tem porary spare) - see page 109 also . For tyre press ures, see next page

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Tyre pressures

Golf saloon and Golf syncro

bar

up to half payload / up to full payload

175/70 R 131)

185/60 R 14 195/50 R 15

Front Rear

185/60 R 14

Fron t Rea r

195/50 R 15

Fron t Rear

205/50 R 15

Fro nt Rea r

40, 44 kW petrol 18 /20 1 8/22 - - - - - -

55 kW petrol 47 kW Diesel 2. 1 /2 4 1 9/26 - - - - - -

55, 66 kW Diesel 2.3/2 .6 2 1 /28 - - - - - -

66 kW petrol 2. 1 /2 4 1 9/26 - - - - - -

66 kW petrol syncro 2.2/2.4 2.2/2.8 - - - - - -

85 kW petrol - - 2.3/ 2.5 2.1/2.7 23 / 25 2.1 /2 .7 2.0 / 2. 2 1 8/ 2.4

110 kW petrol - - - - 2.6/2.8 24/30 2.2/2 .4 2.0/ 2.6

128 kW petrol - - - - - - 2.6/ 2.8 24 /3.0

140 kW petrol syncro - - - - - - 25/27 2.5 /3 1

Spare wheel

Temporary 4 .2

Normal Maximum permiss ible tyre press ure for vehicle.

See notes on next page. 1) Not fo r 66 kW GT model

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up to half payload / up to full payload

Golf estate 175/70R13 185/60R14 195/60 R 14 195/50 R 15 185/60R14 195/50 R 15

bar Front

40, 44 kW petrol 18/20

47,55 kW Diesel

55 kW petrol

66 kW petrol

66 kW Diesel

Spare wheel

Temporary

Normal

-

-

Rear Front Rear Front Rear Fron t Rear

18 / 26 - - - - - -- 2. 2/ 2.4 2.2 / 3.0 19/ 21 19/27 2.2 / 2.4 2.2/3.0

- 21 /2.4 2.1/ 3 0 18/21 18/27 2.1 / 2.4 2.1 /3.0

- - 18/21 18/27 2.1/2.4 2.1/3.0

- - - 2.0 / 2.2 2.0 / 2.8 2. 3 /2.6 2 3/ 32

4.2

Maximum permissib le tyre pressure for vehicle .

These pressures are for cold tyres. When tyres are warm the pressure is higher but do Attention not reduce it. The tyre pressures must be

checked at least once a month. When using winter tyres, increase pres They are very important particu sures give by 0.2 bar. larly at high speeds - see page 105.

The inflation pressures are given on a sticker on the inside of the glove box lid. As the pressures may be altered at short notice for technical reasons there may be differences between sticker and Instruction Manual. If this shou ld be th e case, ask your Volkswagen dea ler for the correct pressures.

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Weights

kg Permissible gross

ve hicle weight

Saloon I Estate

Unladen weig ht1)

Ready for road

Saloon Estate

2-door I4-door 4-door

Permissible front axle weight

Saloon Estate

Permissible rear axle we ight

Saloon Estate

Permissible roof load

Saloon Estate

Petrol engines

40/44 kW 1505 1565 1000 1030 1085 790 790 770 860 75 85

55 kW 1540 1615 1035 1065 1115 820 820 770 880 75 85

66 kW 1540 1615 1035 1065 11 15 820 820 770 880 75 85

66 kW syncro

1700 - - 1220 - 890 - 880 - 75 -

85 kW 1610 1670 1110 1140 1170 860 860 800 890 75 85

110 kw 1665 - 1165 1195 - 915 - 800 - 75 -

128 kW 1690 - 1210 1240 - 950 - 800 - 75 -

140kW syncro

1800 - - 1335 - 980 - 900 - 75 -

Diesel engines

47kW 1595 1660 1085 1115 1160 860 860 770 880 75 85

55 kW 1605 1670 1095 1125 1170 875 875 770 880 75 85

66 kW 1655 1715 1145 1175 1215 915 915 770 880 75 85

1) These figures are for th e basic model. With Ihe automatic gearbox the unladen weight is increased by approx. 30 kg. Other model versi ons and optional extras -

e.g . air conditioner, sl iding roof, towing brackets etc. and the service i sta llation of accessories also increases the unladen weight.

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Trailer weights

Figures apply to both saloon and estate

kg Permissible trai ler w eight

Trai ler w ithout brakes I Trailer vvith brakes 1)

Permissible weight of trailer drawbar on ball coupling of towing hitch

max. m ln

Petrol engines

4 % of actual trai ler

w eight.

It does not have to be

more than 25 kg.

It is advisable to

uti lize the maximum

permissible drawbar

w eigh t

40 and 44 kW 500 800/10002) 50

55 kW 1.6 Itr 500 1000 /1 2002) 50

55 kW 1.8 Itr. and 66, 85 and 110 kW

500 1200 50

66 and 140 kW syncro 570 1500 75

128 kW 600 1200 50

Diesel engines

47 kW 500 850/10002) 50

55kW 500 1000 / 1 2002) 50

66 kW 500 1200 50

liOn gradients up to 12 %. 21 On gradients up to 10 %

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Dimensions

Saloon Estate

Petrol engines: 40, 44, 55 and 66 kW 85 and 110 kW 128 and 140 kW all engines

all Diesel engines

Length mm 4020 4020 4020 4340

Width mm 1695 1695 1695 1695

width inci. mirrors approx . mm 1890 1890 1890 1890

Height, unladen approx . mm 1425 1410 1410 1430/14701)

Overhang, front mm 830 830 830 830

rear mm 715 715 715 1030

Ground clearance 21

at GVW approx. mm 123 123 123 120

Wheelbase mm 2475 2475 2475 2475

Trac k3) front

rear

approx. mm

approx . mm

1464

1448

1450

1434

1450

1434

1464

1451

Turning circle approx. m 11 11 11 11

11 W i h roof railings 21 As per DIN 70020 31 Slight var iations possible due to dl fferences in

model version and/or w heels.

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Capacities

(Capacities given in litres)

Fuel tank

of that reserve (all models)

approx. approx. approx. approx.

55 saloon 60 estate 65 syncro

7

Windscreen w asher with headlight w asher

approx. approx.

4 7

Engine oil (w ith Iwithout filter change) 40, 44 and 55 kW petrol engines approx. 3.5 I 3.0 110 kW petrol engines approx. 4 .3 I 3 .8 Six-cylinder engines approx. 6 .0 I 5.0 All other petrol engines approx. 4 .0 I 3 .5 All Diesel engines

The oil level must be checked while topping up. Do not overfill (see page 94) I

approx. 4.5 14 .0

Cooling system Six-cylinder engine All other engines

approx. approx.

8.2 6.3

Automatic gearbox (ATF) approx. 3.0

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Vehicle identification data

1 - The type plate can be found on the front lock carrier plate . Vehicles for certain export countries have no Type plate.

2 - The engine number is on the front of the block below the joint between block and head. • On the four cyl inder engines the number can be read from the front.

In addition the engine number is given on a bar code sticker on the toothed belt cover.

• On the six cyl inder engine the number is visible when you look from the front right between suspension strut turret and air cleaner.

On this engine the bar code sticker is on the right of the cy linder head cover seen from direction of travel.

3 - The vehicle identification number

(Chassis number) is stamped on the engine compartment bulkhead. It is visible through a window in the plenum chamber cover. The vehicle data sticker

is stuck to the rear cross panel in luggage compartment. The sticker contains the following data: 1 - Production control number 2 - Vehicle identification number 3 - Model code number 4 - Model explanation/engine output 5 - Engine and gearbox code letters 6 - Paint number/interior trim code 7 - Optional extra number The vehicle data 2 - 7 is also given in the Service Schedule.

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A Acceleration figu res . . .... . . . Accessories Adjusting washer jets Air conditioner .. ....... . Airbag Alloy w heels Analog clock .. Anti-freeze. Anti-dazzle inside mirror Anti-knock properties of the fuel Anti-locking brake system (ABS) Anti-theft warning system Aq uaplaning .... ..... . Ashtray .......... . . ATF. Automatic gearbox. Automatic tra ns mission fluid Automatic wash plants .... . . . . Axle weights. . ....... .

B Battery . . . ....... . . . . . Belt height adjustment ... .. . . . Blower ... Bonnet. Brake fluid. Brake pad wear indicator Brake servo . Brake system Brake warn ing I'amp . Brakes Bulb changing. Burglar alarm .

136 111 103

59 18 88 41 97 12 82 76

8 106 68 96 32 96 85

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100 15

56, 59 90 99 48 75 99 48 75

121 8

C Capacities .. . . .... . 146 Care 85 Care of body . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Care of vehicle 85 Cavity preservation 89 Central locking system 7 Cetane Number . . . . . . . . . . 84 Changing bu lbs . . . . . . . . . . 121 Changing wheels 116 Chassis number 147 Child safety . 21 Child seats .... .... . . . . . . . 21 Chi ld-proof catch ......... 9 Cigarette lighter 68 Cigarette lighter socket. 68 Cleaning and anti-corrosion treatment of

engine compartment . . . . . . . . 88 Cleaning vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 85 Climatronic 62 Clock .. 41 Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . 4 Cold starting aid 37 Compression rat io 134 Consumption figures. . 137 Coolant additive 97 Coolant level 46, 97 Coolant temperature gauge 45 Cool ing system . . . . . . . . . . 97 Cruise contro l system 54 Cubic capacity 134

D Dash panel 4 Defrosting windows 57,60,62 Diesel fuel 84 Dimensions. 145 Dip lever 53 Direction indicators 48, 53 Do-it-yourself ......... . 112 Door locks . ..... . . 9 Doors . .. 9 Driver's seat 25 Driving abroad .... . 110 Driving economically 72 Driving tips ...... . ... ..... ..... . 71 Driving with four-wheel drive 79 Dust and pollen filter ...... . .. . . 104

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E F H Electric windows 10.52 Fan . . .. 98 Hand brake 31 Emergency li ghts 51 Filling the tank ...... . . 81 Head restraints .. ............... 24 Emergency starting 128 Filter preheating .......... . . 84 Headlight flasher ........ .. . 53 Engine First aid kit ........... . . . 112 Headl igh t range control ........... 51

- Code letters 147 Folding/sliding cover 30 Headlight washer system 55 - Data 134 Foot mats ............ . 31 Heated rear window 52 - Number 147 Four wheel drive 79 Heating 56 -Oil .. 92 Fresh ai r filte r ........ . 104 Height adjustable seat. 26 - Oil capacity. 146 Fresh air venti lation 58, 61 Height adjustable steering wheel 35 - Oil change intervals 2.95 Front fogligh ts ........... . . 50 High beams. ........... 48 - Oil consumption 94 Front seats 25 Horn 4 - Oil level ..... . . .. . . 94 Fuel ........... . . . 82 - Oil pressure 47 - Additives. 83, 84 - Starting/stopping 36 - Consumption ........ . 72,137

Engine compartment. 91 - Filter preh eating . 84 Identification data 147 Engine number. 147 - Gauge 45 Idling speed boost ......... 37 ~ Environment - Saving 72 Ignition lock. . . . . . . . . 35

- Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 102 Fuel gauge Fuses.

45 119

Increasing luggage space I nertia reel belts .........

27 14

- Brake fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 99 InSide mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - Care of car. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. - Coolant ......................

85 98 G

Inspection intervals Instruments

95 39

- Driving with low emissions and noise......... ............... 72

Gear change marks Gear stick ....... . .

39, 71 31

Interior lights 67

- En g ine oil .................... - En vironmentally conscious

driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. - Exhaust gas system .... . .. . ...

95

72 74

Glove box light .......... . Glow plugs Gross vehicle weight

67,126 37

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- Filling th e tank ................ 81 - ~~ .......................... ~ - Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 - Old oil . ....................... 95 - Old tyres .................... 107 - Tyre pressure ................ 105 - Tvres .... . .. . . ............... 107 - Unfeaded fu el. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 83 - Washing the vehicle ........... 86

Exha..JS. gas system 74 149

ALPHABETICAL INDEX

J Jack 11 4, 117 Jack sockets . 117 Jumper cable 128

K Keys. 6 Kick-down 33

L Lap belt 16 Leather care .. . .. . . . 87 Lifting vehicle . . ... ...... . . 13 1 Lighting . ... . . . . 50 Lighting sw itch . 50 Locks . . ... 9 Lubricant add iti ves . 96 Lubricants . 92 Luggage boot light .. 67, 126 Luggage compartment 28 Luggage compartment cover . 30 Luggage compartment light 67, 126 Lumbar support 26

M M + S tyres 109, 139 Maintenance .. 2 M ake-up mirror . . 66 Manual gearbox 31 Masking head lights 110 Maximum speed .. . . . . . . . . 136 Mesh partition 29 Mileage recorder 39 Mirror heating ..... ... . . . 12 Mirrors . 12 Mobile telephones. ... . . .. .. 111 Modifications 111 Multi function indicator ......... . 42

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N Number plate lighting 125

o Octane number .. ... .. . . 82 Oil capacity ...... .. . . 146 011 change intervals 95 Oil change intervals 2 Oil consumption . 94 Oil dipstick

- Automatic gearbox ..... . .. . 96 - Engine . . . . .. ... . 94

Oil pressure ......... . 47 Oil specifications 92 Oils. . .. . ... . . 92 Output. . ... . . . .... .. .... . 134 Outside mirrors 12

P Paint care ..... . . . 86 Paint number 147 Parking. 74 Par. ing lights 53 Par ing lock .. . 32 Pedals 31 Performance ... . . . . . .. . . ... . .. .. . 136 Petro l,

- Quality . 82 Petrol additives . . ...... . . 83 Pollen filter . . . . 104 Power assisted steering 96

R Rad io ..... 127 Reading light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Rea r foglight . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Rear lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Rear seat . 27 Rear window wash/wipe 55 Releasing tank flap . 82 Renewal of parts .... . . . . . . . .. . 111 Restraint systems 13, 21 Rev counter . .... ...... 41 Reverse gear . . . . . . . . . . 32 Reversing lights . . .. 31 Roof load . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 70, 143 Roof load ca rrying system 70 Roof rack . 70 Roof ra iling 70 Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 71

s 21 72 25 13 51 25 28 32

2 40

2 2

50 65

109 77

:; saving temporary spare wheel 114 113, 114

102 39 71 36 35 35 38 66 50

- ~ - € ;estJng 80 ; '19 w ith four wheel drive. 79

e .. tyres. 107 - _ '3 mg tyres 107 - - • hams 79

. e vheel . . 107 s-arting 130

9 . . 1~

T Tailgate 10 Technical Data ............. . 134 Telephone 111 Temperature regulation

- Air conditioner ............. . 59 - Climatronic 62 - Heating and ventilation. 56

Temporary spare wheel. 113 114 The fi rst 1500 km / 1000 miles 71 Thermotronic 56 Tilting roof . . .. .... . ... . . 65 Tool kit . 113 Tow starting 77,130 Tow ing ....... . 130 Tow ing eye .... . .. .. . . 129 Trailer tow ing 77 Trailer w eights ..... ..... . . . .... . 144 Tread depth. . . . . . . .. . . . ... . . . 106 Trip meter 39 Trip recorder ... . ... . 39 Trolley Jack 131 Turn signal lever . 53 Turn signals ...... . . 48, 124, 125 Two way radios 111 Type plate 147 Tyre pressures ... . ... . . 141 Tyres 105

- Condition .. 106 -Inflation pressure 105 - Running in . . . . . . . . . . 105

ALPHABETICAL INDEX

U Unbalanced w heels. . . .. . . . . . ... 106 Underseal ....... .. . . . . 89 Unleaded fuel 82

V V-belts 102 Vehicle data sticker 147 Vehicle hoist 131 Vehicle identification data 147 Vehicle identification number. 147 Vehicle literature 2 Vehicle tools 113,114 Venti lation 56, 58, 64

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w Warning lamps ... .. . . . 46 Warning triangle. . . . . . . . . 112 Warranty 2 Washing 85 Weights . 143 Wheels .... .... . . 105,139 Windows 10

- De-icing. 87 - Defrosting. 57, 60, 62

Windscreen washer system . 103 Windscreen w ipe/wash system 55 Windscreen w iper 55 Windscreen wiper blades 104 Winter operation

- Care of vehicle 85 - Cooling system 97 - Engine oi l 92 - Tyres 109 - Windscreen washer system 103 - Snow chains 109

Winter tyres 109 Wiper blades .. . . .. .. . 104

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You can enter the most important data for your vehicle here . If you have any Questions, any Volkswagen Dealer will be pleased to help .

Vehicle identification n ber1) ••••.•...• . •.••..•... . ..... . .•.• .•

Model A.. .... .... " ....................................... " .. ............ .. .. .. ............ .... ......... .. ..........................

Engine output1) kW . ..... . ... Engine code letters11 •..• .. .. ......

Engine oil specifications2 )

.:J To Volkswagen Standard 501 01

To Volkswagen Standard 500 00

o To Volkswagen Standard 505 00 Mixture preparation2 )

o Injection o Di esel

o With Catalyst

I This da ta can be found In the Service Schedule

2/ Mark with cross

31 Leaded also for engines w;thout caTalyst

41 Factory fitted tyres

Viscosity: SAE ............................................

Tyre size41 ....................................................

........ .. ........... .. ........ ... ........ .. .. .. ...... .. ........ .. .. ........ Fue!21

o Regular unleadedJ ) 91 RON

o Premium unleaded 95 RO N

:J Premium plus unleaded31 98 RON

:J Diesel

Tyre pressures4 )

(in bar) fron t rear

With half load

With ful l load

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