Golf Mk3 Manual

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You h

ave 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 environ­ ment Your new Golf has been developed to damage the environment as little as poss­ IL 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 environ­ mentally harmful materials, for e :ample CFCs In plastic parts, cadmium and asbes­ tos .

For [he paintwork. we are fOI going chemical 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 in­ teriol or from the fuel tank -Will hardly occlIr In your new Golf.

For example, we have llserl

new materlals­ for the Instrument panel, and the walls of the fuel tank have been treated to reduce emiSSions a" much as pOSSible

A

sign

of the times

Your new Golf has been constructed In such a way that It can be disposed of environmen­ tally

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 entire­ ly from recycled material.

These really 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 ac­

i e and passi e safet

Active - from the running gear to the ergo­ nomics 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

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oressure limiters for driver ilnd fro· seat passenger.

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~II in all passive safety, strictly tested in "1ore than 30 different crash tests. 9y our own standards, standards which are even higher than those laid down by law a~d ....,hich in many pOints go further than tne strict US standa rds.

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 slip 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 defor­ mation 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 waiting 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 paint­ work .

• 6-year warranty against rusting through on the bodywork -the warranty is valid with­ out annual protection treatment but does not cover rusting that results from external damage.

• The mobility 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 Volkswagen emergency ser­ vice.

Help around-the-clock -;-only a phone call is required The numbers are In the list of ad­

• 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 Volkswagen 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 re­ paired - ask your dealer.

• The Volkswagen Accessory Service. Tested, factory-approved accessories and professional installation - please read the notes on page 115.

Volkswagen dealers will gladly supply de­ tails 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

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 equip­ ment 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, cor­ rect operation serves to maintain the value of the vehicle and is, in many cases, also one of the stipulations for upholding war­ ranty 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 Volks­

wagen 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 avall­

able 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 versions or are only available as optional extras on cer­ tain models.

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

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Texts following this symbol and ~printed in italics are imp ortant notes on environmental protection. One final request:

When you sell your car please give the com­ plete Vehicle Wallet to the new owner be­ cause the vehicle literature belongs to the vehicle

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Dashboard and Controls ... 4

. eys, Cen tral locking . . .... 6, 7 ::"tl-theft warning system .... 8

Joors ... .... 9

oo

t 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 wiper and washer system 55 Heating and ventilation .. . ... 56

Air conditioner ...' 59

Sliding/tilting roof. . . . ... 65

DRIVING TIPS

The first 1500 km - and afterwards .... 71

Driving economically and ecologically .. 72

Brakes. . . . . 75

Tra iler tow ing . .. ... . .... ... ... 77

Driving a four-wheel 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 transmission 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 pollen filter* . 104 Wheels . 105 Driving abroad ... ... 110

Accessories, modifications and

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enewa

l ot parts

...

III

Mobile telephones and tw o-way rad ios 111

DO-lT-YOURSELF

First-aid kit, Warning triangle ... 112

Storage of vehicle tools, spare wheel and ball coupling trailer bracket ... 113

Vehicle tools, Spare wheel 114

CONTENTS

Changing w heels . 116 Fuses . ... .. .. . . . ... . .... 119

Changing bulbs. . .... .. . 121

Installing 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

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Page

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 adjustable steeri ng w heel

35

1

0

Combi instrument:

Instruments

Warning lamps

39

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1 1 Emergency light system switch

51

' 2

Ignition lock

35

'

3

Knurled wheel for seat heating

5

1

'4 Air vents

57

' 5

Radio 1)

·6

Controls and switches for heating and

ventilation/air conditioner

56

59

17

Glove box or passenger side Airbag

69

,1

8

Page

20

Cold starting aid/idling speed boost

(Diesel engines)

37

21

Turn signal and headlight dip lever Cruise control system

53

54

22

Horn (on ly functions with ignition switched on)

or driver's airbag

18

23

Windscreen w iper/washer lever

w ith switch for multi function indicator

55

42

24

Push buttons for air conditioner

59

25

Ash tray

68

26

Gear lever (manua l gearbox)

Sel ector lever (automatic gearbox)

3

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1

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 only fitted on certain models or are optional extras.

• On right-hand drive vehicles the arrangement of the switches and the location of some items can vary. However the symbols on the switches are the same as for left-hand drive vehicles.

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Keys

The vehicle is supplied with two keys. These keys fit all locks on the vehicle.

Attention

When leaving the vehicle unat­ tended - 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 sell the vehicle, you should also give the buyer this key tag .

B1H-087

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Key with light*

In one of the two keys there may be a built-in light. To switch the light on, press the centre 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 part off. • Change battery or bulb.

Spare batteries and bulbs can be obtained from Volkswagen dealers.

&... The flat battery should

be

dis­

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posed of appropriately.

C

entral 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 lock­ Ing knobs on the inside are also blocked

after approx. 12 seconds. This makes

breaking in difficult.

W hen unlocking, all the locking knobs

move upwards.

If the key is held at the open position on ve­ hicles 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 in­

ows/electric sliding roof, windows/electric sliding roof w hich have been left open can

be automatically closed when the doors are

locked. To do this one only needs to hold the ey in the locking position, until all windows and the sliding roof are completely closed. The doors can also be locked by pushing

The driver's door cannot be locked by pres­

sing the locking knob down 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 outside. 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 re­ main 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 win­ dows 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 per­ sons 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.

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 will be locked all the time after closing. It can then only be unlocked with the key. To unlock tailgate, insert key and turn It fully to the right (c) Hold in this position and press button in .

The alarm system is switched on automati­ cally when the driver's or front passenger's door is locked. Simply hold the key briefly in the 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 necess­ ary.

The alarm will be triggered if, with the ve­ hicle 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 continu­ ous note for about 30 seconds), and the en­ gine cannot be started.

The windows and sun roof* are not separ­ ately monitored.

No

te

• The wami ng lamp goes out after approx. 24 hours. ThiS prevents the battery becom­ ing discharged when the vehicle is not used for a long period

• The tailgate/boot lid can be opened sep­ arately with the key even w hen the system is active. This wi ll not trigger the alarm. When the lid is closed the luggage compart­ ment wili again be included In the alarm cir­ cu it.

• The alarm signal will be triggered a sec­ ond 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 tail­ gate/boot lid is opened after one of the doors has been opened)

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Door

s

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

hen unlocking, the locking knobs move .Jp.

I the key is held in the opening position in .119 driver's door (with central locking front passenger door also), on vehicles with elec­ -'le wi ndows all windows will 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), windows and :ne electric sliding roof which have been left open will 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 down and closing door. This 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 out­ side.

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 forci­ bly 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 child-proof catches. When the small lever at the bot­ tom of the lock is moved down the chi ld­ proof catch is engaged. The inner lock re­ lease is inoperative and the door can only be opened from outside. The locking knob must be in the up position.

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

B

oot

lid

To open the tailgate when key slot is hori­

zontal, press the lock cylinder and lift tail­ gate.

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 horizon­ tal)

Attention

• After closing the tailgate al­ ways pull up on it to make sure that it is properly closed - other­ wise 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 mov­ ing, otherwise exhaust gas will be drawn into the vehicle in­ terior!

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 passen­ ger's door and rear doors.

• In the centre console above the ciga­

rette lighter:

Two switches for the rear windows and a safety switch (A), which puts the switches In the rear doors out of action.

The windows function with the ignition

switched on.

If the ignition is switched off and the driver's door clos ed, the windows can still be oper­ ated for about ten minutes.

For safety reasons, the single-touch clos­

ing~ of the driver's door window only func­ tions when the ignition is on.

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

-I windows can be opened automatically o~ touching the lower part of the appropri­

ate 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 fitted) must be held in the locking/unlock­

ng position

Attention

• Be careful when closing the windows!

Careless or uncontrolled closing of the windows can cause in­ juries.

Therefore

- if necessary put the rear win­ dows out of action with the safety switch (A).

- when leaving the vehicle, al­ ways take the ignition key with you. However the window mo­ tors 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 win­ dows cannot be opened, even in an emergency. This is the case es­ pecially for vehicles with central locking, as the doors cannot be opened from the inside either ­ see page 7.

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Mirrors

Adjusting mirrors

The rear view mirrors should always be ad­ justed 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 mechan­

ically 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 man­ ually 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 as­ pherical outside mirrors •

Convex (curved outwards) mirrors enlarge

the field of view but they make objects look smaller. These mirrors make it difficult to estimate how far away a following veh icle IS .

Aspherical outer mirrors have a mirror

surface vlfith different curvature. This wide­ angle mirror increases the area of vis ion e en more so than conventional convex mirrors. Their usefulness is also limited " hen Judging the distance to vehicles ap­ proaching from behind.

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Seat belts

Why have seat belts?

It has been proven that seat belts give good protection in accidents. In most countries therefore the wear­ ing of seat belts is required by law.

Attention

• The belts should be put on be­ fore every journey - even in town traffic. This also applies to the rear seats.

Pregnant women too should al­ ways wear a seat belt.

• The routing of the belt is of major importance to the protec­ tive effect of the belt. How the belt should be worn is described on the next pages.

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

In case of a frontal collision accident, occu­ pants w ho are not belted up are thrown for­ wards and collide with parts of the vehicle interior, e.g steering wheel, instrument panel or w indscreen.

The widespread opinion that you can pro­ tect your body with your hands in the event of a light accident is not correct. Even at low speeds of collision, forces which cannot be deflected act on the body.

It is also important that occupants sitting on the rear 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.

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

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General notes

• The belt must not be twisted. • Two persons (including children)

must never be secured with one belt. • The belts 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 function of the belts.

• The lock tongue may only be inserted into the lock part belonging to the appropri­ ate 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 similar, 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 in

ertia reel

belts

The inertia reel belt gives complete free­ dom of movement when pul[ed slowly.

Sudden braking however will cause the belt to lock.

The mechanism w il[ also lock the belt when

accelerati ng, driving down steep gradients

or cornering.

The backrests of the front seats must not be inclined too far to the rear or the belts are no longer fully effective.

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

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 until the tongue en­ gages audible (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.

The lap part of belt must always fit tightly across the pelvis. If necess­ ary, pull the belt tight.

With the aid of the belt height adjust­ ment the routing of the shoulder belt for the front seats/outer rear seats * can be set to fit the body properly.

• To adJUSt. push button with relay fitting up or down so that the shoulder part of belt runs roughly across the centre of the shoul­ der as shown in the left-hand illustration ­ on no account against the neck. • After adjusting, jerk belt to check that the relay 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 ex­ erted on the abdomen.

Taking 3-point belt off

To release the belt, press the orange-co­ loured button in the lock. The tongue will 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

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Lap belt

The centre place on the rear seat is fitted with a lap belt.

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 should 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 belt through to the re­

quired length - see illustration.

The belt is easier to adjust if tongue and cap are pressed together.

To shorten belt it is only necessary to pull the free end of belt.

The sur

plus belt length is taken up by mov­ Ing the plastic slide.

CONTROLS AND E

QUIPMENT

Belt holder

*

Front

The belt holder (also backrest release lever)

holds the belt 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 rattling noises or damage to

belts, on 4 door vehicles the belt tongue

should be inserted into the slot in the side

panel trim (centre illustration) or on 2 door

vehicles placed behind the retaine rs next to

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Air

b

ag

-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 protec­ tion in the case of a frontal collision. The Airbag system will not be trig­ gered for:

• Side collisions • Rear collisions • Rol ling-over

• Minor frontal collisions

Therefore the seat belts should al­ ways 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 gener­ ator) 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 switching on the ignition the warn ing lam p does not light.

• After switching on the ignition the warn­ ing lam p does not extinguish after about 3 seconds

• The warning lamp comes on or flickers

during the Journey. Attention

When a fault is present the sys­ tem should be checked by a Volkswagen dealer immediately. Otherwise there is the danger that the Airbag will not be acti­ vated in the case of an accident.

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

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81H-143

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Function

The Airbag System is so designed that it will be triggered during a serious frontal colli­ slon.

The range in which the system will be trig­ gered is shown in the left-hand illustration. If the system is triggered, the air sacks fill with propellant gas and unfolds in front of the driver and passenger.

When plunging into the fully inflated air sack (see right-hand illustration) the forwards movement of the front seat occupants will be cushioned and the risk of injury to head and upper body reduced.

Special openings in the air sack allow a con­ trolled exit of gas when under load from the occupants, and therefore after an accident the air sac k will have emptied to the point that forward 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 main­ tain 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 trig­ gered. The front seats should

Notes

• On vehicles which do not have an airbag, a driver'S airbag can be retrofitted on all Golf models manufactured from 1991. Volks­ wagen dealers have the necessary informa­ tion .

• If the vehicle or individual parts of the Air­ bag System is scrapped one must always observe the relevant va lid safety regula­ tions. 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 padded plate and the padded surface of the airbag module on the passen­ ger side of dash panel must not be bonded or covered or re­ worked 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 instal­ ling system parts due to other re­ pair 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 ex­ changed.

• No other persons, animals or articles should be carried be­ tween 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 pro­ tected 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 sys­ tem. This could cause injury to the stomach and neck.

Observe any statutory regulations to the con­

rary.

Only officially approved ch ild restraint sys­ tems w hich are suitable for the child should be used.

The ECE-R 21 standard 44 applies to child re­ straint 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 which can be ad­ Justed to the lYing position (see Illustration)

2) Econom ic Co mission of Europe regulation

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 children up to approx. 4 years/18 kg. Best suited are child seats with safety board or child 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 Volkswagen 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 with the 3-point 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 without 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 sys­ tems from the genuine accessory range of the Volkswagen dealers are used. Here, re­ straint systems for all age groups are of­ fered under the name "Bobsy"ll. These systems fulfil all the requirements men­ tioned and over and above this, have been

Attention

• Particular care is required if child restraint systems are used, wh ich are bolted on together with the belts fitted in the ve­ hicle. 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. Fur­ thermore, 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 must be paid to t he legal

regulations and the instructions of

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Head restraints*

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The head restraints are height adjustable and should be set to suit the size of the per­ son in the seat. Correctly adjusted head re­ straints together with the seat belts offer ef­ fective protection. The front head restraints can also be adjusted for rake.

Adjust

ing height

• Grip sides of head restraint with both hands and pull 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 ef­ fort.

Removing and installing

Front head restraints

Using a screwdriver push spring clips side­ ways 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 clip is at the front. Then push the head restraint rods into the guides until they are heard to en­ gage.

Recaro sports seat head restraints

Pull padding apart, press the two springs

(arrow) on the guides simultaneously fo r­ w ards and have a second person pul l head restraint out.

When installing first insert head restraint and then adjust height.

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Front seats

Rear head restraints

=>ress button on guide ring and pull head re­ s-raint out upwards.

-0 refit, insert head restraint rods as far as ossible into guides. When doing this it is ~ot necessary to press the button. Note

On vehicles without rear head restraints it 5 possible to retrofit them without

excess-e expenditure - Vol kswagen dealers have -'"'e necessary information.

The correc t adjustment of the seats is im­ portant 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 instru­ ment panel.

• Feet should remain in the foot­ well when the vehicle is moving - never resting on the instrument panel or seats_

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To move seat backwards and forwards

Lift lever and move seat. Then release lever and move seat fu rther so that the catch en­ gages

The driver's seat should be adjusted so that the pedals can be fully depressed with the legs slightly angled.

Attention

For safety reasons the driver's seat must only be moved back­ wards 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 belt holder) and move the backrest forward. Before releasing the backrest pull belt 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 up­ wards. To adjust the seat cushion down­ wards, push seat downwards with body weight.

Attention

• For safety reasons the height of the driver's seat must only be adjusted when vehicle is station­ ary.

• Be careful when adjusting the seat height! Careless and uncon­ trolled adjustment can cause in­ juries.

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By turning 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 position is less fatiguing, particularly on long trips

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- 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 down­

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page 24.

-0 prevent damage, the front seats must be sltioned beforehand so that the rear seat _~s not contact the front seats w hen the -r-2 rear seat is folded forward.

Fol

ding seat forward

On the saloon lift seat cushion slightly the loop and pull forward onto stop :::-ow 1) Then fold cushion forward (arrow

• On the Estate lift seat cushion by the loop (arrow 3) and fold forward - see centre Illustration.

• 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 illustra­ tion - and fold back rest forward - see flght­ hand illustration.

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Sa loon and estate

• First fold back rear seat backrest. • Fold back seat cushion.

On the saloo n, push seat cushion to rear until it engages When doing this hold up the centre seat belt, otherwise the belt w ill be wedged between the backres and seat cushion and then cannot be used.

Attention

The rear seat backrest must be

properly engaged so that articles

in the luggage area cannot slide

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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 car­

ried as near to the rear axle as possible or better still, between the axles. The per­ missible 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 win­ dow are not damaged by articles rubbing against them and

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

Attention

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

On the estate, four eyelets are provided in the luggage compartment for securing items of luggage. These are accessible

through small flaps in the covering of the

luggage compartment floor.

The two front eyelets are also used to se­ cure the mesh partition - see next page.

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esh partition*

(Estate)

e mesh partition prevents light articles of '99age and dogs from being thrown for­

ard when brakes are applied suddenly or

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accident.

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partition 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 the 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' ghtly.

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 pul­ ling 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 bot­ tom.

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 when not in use.

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Luggage compartment cover / Folding/sliding cover*

Articles of clothing can be placed on the lug­

gage 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 fold­ ing/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/sliding cover can be pushed to­

gether to the front or rear.

When the tailgate of the saloon 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 tail­

gate.

• 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 slightly.

- Place the cover vertically between the back rest and the wheel housing, with

the upper side to the front and the retain­

ing straps at the bottom. Secu re back­

rest.

• When installing, slide the cover forward

into the side retainers and hook the retain­

ing cords onto tailgate.

Estate

• Press the two front locking flaps in the

side consoles forwards (arrow 1 in right­ hand illustration).

• Pull folding/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 installing the folding/sliding cover, push the front cross bar of the cover for­ ward and the rear cross ba r backward until they engage securely.

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

::- thIs 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 necess­

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

All pedals must be able to return, unh in-Jered, to their rest positions. . =or these reasons, the only foot mats which

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_{'Y'\ay be used are those which leave the}

edal area complete ly free and which are prevented from slipping.

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Hand br

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To apply the handbrake pull lever up firmly. On hills the 1 st gear, or with automatic gear­ box the parking lock, should also be en­ gaged. The handbrake should always be ap­ plied so firmly that it is not possible to drive inadvertently with 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, de­ press 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.

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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 .

Automatic gearbox*

Driving programmes

The gearbox control unit is equipped with two driving programmes:

• Sport programme • Economy programme

The programme is selected automati­ cally depending on operation of the accel­ erator pedal.

The sport programme is selected if the accelerator pedal is operated rapidly. In this

case the accelerator pedal need not be de­ pressed 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 re­ duced 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 posi­

tions the brake pedal must be depressed and the selector lever button pushed in .

This prevents a gear being engaged inadver­

tently and the vehicle unintentionally mov­

ing off .

A delay circuit prevents the selector lever from locking when it is moved quickly past

"D" ) This enables for example the vehicle to be " rocked" out of a "bogged down "

position The shift lock only locks the selec­

tor 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 wheels are locked mechanically

The parking lock may only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary. Before mov­

ing the lever in or out of the" P" position the

lock button in the selector lever handle

must be pressed. Before moving the selec­

tor 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 position

"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 se­

lector lever is in the "R" position with the

ignition switched on.

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

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four forward gears are shifted up and ~own automatically depending upon engine

:lad and road speed.

Jnder certain driving conditions it is advan­ --"geous to engage one of the following de­ s"ribed selector lever positions.

3 - Position for hilly regions

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1st, 2nd and 3rd gears are shifted up

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down automatically depending upon ~ngine load, road speed and selected pro­ gramme (E or S) The 4th gear IS not en­

;}aged. This increases the engine braking ef­

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when the accelerator pedal is released. -his selector position is recommended in 5. uations where the gearbox alternates fre­ quently 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 down automatically depending on engine load and road speed . The 3rd and 4th gears are not engaged in order to avoid unnecess­ ary gear changes. This further increases the engine braking effect on deceleration .

1 - Position for very steep hills

This selector lever position is recom­ mended for very steep climbs and de­ scents.

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

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cannot be used in posi­ tion "1".

Note

When changing down manually the selector lever can be moved into the lower gear posi­ tion, but the automatic will not change down until it is no longer possible to over­ rev the engine.

Kick-down device

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

Notes on driving

Starting

The engine can only be started when selec­ tor 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 de­ press 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 ac­ celerator and let the engine speed drop to idling before selecting a for­ ward 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 gear­ box 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 in­ side the engine compartment). The vehicle can then start mov­ ing, possibly even when the hand brake is applied.

Before working on a running en­ gine, ensure that selector lever is in position "p" and thatthe hand­ brake 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 hand­ brake should be applied firmly first and then the parking lock engaged. This will ensure that the locking mechanism is not too heav­ ily loaded and makes the lock easier to dis­ engage.

Tow starting

On vehicles with automatic gearbox the en­ gine cannot be started by towing or pushing the vehicle. See page130 .

When the battery is flat. the engine can be started from the battery of another vehicle by using jumper cables See" Emergency starting", page 128.

Towing

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

Emergency programme

If functional defects occur in the electronic system the gearbox can, amongst other things, carry on operating in two emergency

• 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 available. I n selector lever positions " 1 " and " R", the 1 st and reverse gears are available as nor­ mal .

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 poss­ ible, to a Volkswagen dealer.

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Height adjustable

steering wheel*

-ne steering wheel height can be adjusted

as required. To do this pull the lever on the

:::1 of the steering column down and move -~e wheel 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 ve­ hicle is moving.

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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 aVOids draining the battery unnecessar­

For all vehicles:

Position 1:

To lock the steering wheel withdraw

key and turn wheel unti l you hear the lock­

ing pin engage

Attention

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

Position 2:

If the key is difficult to turn in the lock or can­ not be turned to this position at all, the steer­ ing wheel must be rocked to and fro slightly to release the locking pin.

Position 3:

In this position the headlights and other

heavy current consumers are switched off.

Before the starter can be operated again the key must be turned back to position 1. The

non-repeat mechanism in the ignition lock prevents the starter from being operated

w hen engine is ru nning, as this could dam­