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Volkswagen
Owner’s
Manual
Volkswagen
Owner’s
Manual
1978
Models
SED
a.
—Or
too
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Beetle
Convertible
{WAGENWERK
AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
Printed
in
Germany
8,77
Operating
your
car
outside
the
U.S.A.
or
Canada
Goverr
“wnt
regulations
in
the
United
States
~*
mobile
“anada
require
that
auto-
specific
emission
regu-
svfety
standards.
Therefore
ae
U.S.
and
Canada
differ
~
soid
in
other
countries.
If
you
plan
to
take
your
car
outside
the
continental
limits
of
the
United
States
or
Canada,
there
is
the
possibility
that:
@
gasoline
may
have
a
considerable
lower
octane
rating.
Excessive
engine
“knock”
and
serious
engine
damage
could
result;
@
service
may
be
inadequate
due
to
lack
of
proper
service
facilities,
tools
or
diagnostic
equipment;
@
replacement
parts
may
not
be
readily
available;
@
unleaded
fuels
for
cars
with
catalytic
converter
may
not
be
available.
ikswaceo
cannot
be
resvonsible
for
mechenica|
damage
‘hat
could
alt
cause
of
dequate
fuel,
ce
or
paris
availability.
Certain
Volkswagen
models
are
available
for
delivery
in
Europe
under
our
tourist
delivery
and
return
shipment
program.
For
details
consult
an
authorized
dealer
or
write
to:
in
U.S.A.
Volkswagen
of
America,
Inc.
Tourist
Delivery
818
Sylvan
Avenue
Englewood
Cliffs,
N.J.
07632
in
Canada
Volkswagen
Canada
Ltd.
Tourist
Delivery
1920
Eglinton
Avenue
East
Scarborough,
OntarioMiL2M2
if
you
bought
your
car
abroad
and
want
to
bring
it
back
home,
be
sure
to
find
out
about
current
import
and
customs
re-
gulations
first.
Your
new
Volkswagen
Your
Owner’s
Manual
Your
Warranty
and
Maintenance
booklist
is
the
result
of
many
years
of
technical
research
and
endurangg,testing,
It
is
a
sophisticated
product
of
engineering,
a
car
paspioned
fer
maximum
efficiency
and
driving
pleasure,
a
car
designed
with
your
safety
in
mind.
contains
a
host
of
useful
information.
Read
it
botore
you
dive
your
new
car.
Acquaint
yourself
with
your
car's
features
and
know
how
to
operate
it
more
safely.
The
more
y:.u
know
about
your
Volkswagen,
the
more
you
will
enjoy
driving
it.
FOR
YOUR
OWN
PROTECTION
and
longer
service
life
of
your
car,
we
ask
you
to
heed
our
instructions
ana
cautions.
Igaoring
*hem
could
result
in
extensive
mechanical
failure
or
even
phwsical
injury
axplains
how
you
can
keen
ulkswager
in
top
driving
sengition
by
feving
iced
regularly.
Aiweys
have
.he
\
Mainionancs
tet
you
when
you
take
y
Your
Service
Adviser
wil
record
aos!
loat's
2
good
recors
to
have,
Contents
page
Accelerater
pedal.
24
Ail
cleaner.
.
.
8
Air
Conditioner
oa
3
Alternator
warning
light...
.
. .
«
7
Ashtrays...
-
19
Assist
straos
and
coat
hooks.
.
20
Auxiliary
Heater
sacle
t
30
Pavtely,...
ge
ees
34,42
Pirake
fluid
reservoir...
42.4
takes...
.
228
20,22
Brake
warning
light 18
Sulh
chart
.
7
Bulb
*upise.ng.
48
Catelyt
47,
23,
43
Chassis
nunider.
oH
ot
Cleaning
your
VW
45
Oluwh
cedai.
2
Zor
vertinie
to
rar
.
20
page
Dear
VWW
Owner...
...------
6
Defroster.
. .
Doors...
...
EGR
light...
....
-
7
Emergency
flasher...
....
-
.16
Emission
Control
System.
.
- . .
.
62
Engine
number.
........-
20%
Engine
oil,
changing.
........
52
Engine
oil,
checking
.
ot
Engine
oil
grades...
22...
55
Fan
belt:
adjusting
or
replacing
.
.
.
50
Fuel
gauge.......--..-
Fuel
injection
Fuel
supply
.
Fuses.
Gas
Slationinformation
ws
es
66
Gearshift
lever
.
.
Glove
compartment...
. .
-
Peres
Headlight
switch
Head
restraints
Heater
.
Heater
lever
spot
|
ignition/steering
lock.
Instrument
illumination...
..
.
..
16
instrument
panel
-
Interior
light
.
Jack
.
.
Keys...
Lane
changer
.
License
plate
light
.
Lubricants.
Lubrication
. .
4
Luggage
compartments
Oil
pressure
warning
light
Rear
seat:
removing
and
installing
.
47
Rear
view
mirrors
Rear
window
defogger
Reverse
oan
Safety
belts...
.
Sliding
root
Spare
wheel
Spark
plugs:
cleaning
and
replacing
51
Speedometer
with
fuel
gauge
and
warning
lights
Speed
ranges...
.
Starting
hints...
.
Sunvisors......
Technical
data...
-
TURE
sy)
wives
bear
eater
OK
©
Ow
WOOL
Cr
Grins
eA
D
LT
SY
ED
38
Towing
and
trailer
hauling
|
Do
baka
¢
33
Transmission...
. .
aa
21
Transmission
oil
6.
ee
ee
53
Transmission
oll
grades...
...
.
55
Troubleshooting
Turn
signal/headlight
dimmer
switch
lever...
. .
vee
V-belt;
adjusting
or
replacing
. .
.
.
50
Vehicle
Identification
.
Ventilation,
©...
6
Warning
lights,
.
Wheel
changing.
.
.
Windows.......-
Windshield
washer
fluid
container.
.
41
Windshiel¢
wiper*vasher
!over
.
. .
18
Winter
operation
é :
2
84
Pictures
and
text
in
this
manual
are
based
on
the
1978
Volkswagen
Beetie.
Where
the
controls,
equipment
and
tech-
nical
data
of
the
Volkswagen
Convertible
differ
considerably,
we
will
point
this
out
in
the
text.
Various
items
shown
or
‘déscribed
in
the
maaual
‘nay
not
apply
to
the
modal
you
fave
chosen.
Check.
ayith
-yous
Authorized
VW.
Dealer
on
availably
equipment.
options
or
accessories.
It
has
always
baen
Voikswagen's
policy
to
continuously
make
technical
impro-
vements;,
!"erefore,
the
righi
is
reserved
to
make
changes
at
any.time
during
tne
model
year
without
notice.
Dear
VW
Owner
A
lot
has
gone
into
the
manufacture
of
your
Volkswagen.
Including
advanced
engineering
techniques,
rigid
quality
control.
and
demanding
inspections.
The
engineering
and
safety
features
that
have
gone
into
your
VW
will
be
enhanced
by..-you,
the
safe
driver
—who
knows
his
vehicle
and
all
the
con-
trois,
who
maintains
his
vehicle
properly,
-wiio
uses
his
driving
skills
wisely.
Because
safe
driving
is
important
to
you,
we
urge
you
to
follow
the
check
list
‘shown
on
this
page
whenever
you
use
your
VW,
Never
cacy
additional
fuc!
in
pertabie
sortainers
in
your
car,
Such
cor
nezs,
futl
or
partially
empty,
m=
.-a*,
cause
an
explosion,
ur
resu't
i)
fina
i
ase
of
a
collision,
Before
getting
behind
the
wheel:
1—Make
sure
that
the
tires
are
inflated
correctly.
2—Watch
the
tread
depth
indicator
on
the
tires.
Look
for
bruises
and
wear.
3—See
that
all
windows
are
clean
and
unobstructed.
4—Check
that
headlight
and
tail
light
lenses
are
clean.
5—Check
that
all
lights
are
functioning
properly.
6—Check
turn
signal
lamps
and
indica-
tor
light
(ignition
on).
In
the
driver's
seat:
1—Position
seat
properly
for
easy
reach
of
controls.
2—
Adjust
inside
and
outside
mirrors
for
unobstructed
rear
view.
3—
Fasten
safety
belts.
4—Check
brake
warming
light
when
starting
the
engine.
5
Check
brake
operation
6—Moeke
sure
thet
all
doe
securely
and
ocks
are
closed
And
when
you
are
on
the
highway:
1—Always
drive
defensively.
Expect
the
unexpected
2
Use
signals
to
indicate
turns
and
lane
changes.
3-Turn
on
headlights
at
dusk.
4—Always
keep
a
safe
distance
from
the
car
in
front
of
you,
depending
on
traffic,
road
and
weather
conditions,
5—Reduce
speed
during
night
hours
and
inclement
weather.
6
—
Observe
speed
limits
and
obey
high-
way
signs.
7
When
tired,
get
off
the
highway,
stop
and
take
a
rest.
8—When
stopped
or
parked,
always
set
the
parking
brake.
9—When
stalled
or
stopped
for
repairs,
move
the
car
well
off
the
road.
Set
the
emergency
flasher
and
use
road
flares
or
other
warning
devices
to
warn
other
motorists.
Vehicle
Identification
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casos,
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by
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12-599
Safety
Compliance
Sticker
This
sticker
is
your
assurance
that
your
new
Volkswagen
complies
with
all
applicable
Federal
Motor
Vehicle
Safely
Standards
which
were
in
effect
at
the
time
the
vehicle
was
manufactured,
You
can
find
this
sticker
on
the
left
doorjamb.
The
sticker
also
shows
the
manufac-
turer's
name,
the
month
and
year
of
production
and
the
chassis
number
of
your
car
(perforation)
as
well
as
the
Gross
Vehicle
Weight
Rating
and
the
Gross
Axle
Weight
Rating.
The
chassis
number
is
located
on
the
instrument
panel
‘on
the
driver's
side
so
that
it
is
visible
from
the
outside
through
the
windshield.
This
is
for
your
protection...
to
aid
in
the
apprehension
of
car
thieves
and
the
recovery
of
stolen
vehicles.
The
engire
number
is
stamped
on
the
alterna
flange.
support
Keys
Your
Volkswagen
comes
with
two
sets
of
keys:
‘The
key
with
the
elongated
head
(A)
is
for
the
doors
and
the
ignition/steering
lock.
Give
compartmeni
door
of
the
Convertinia
Do
not
invite
car
theft
by
leaving
your
car
unattended
with
the
key
in
the
ignition
lock.
Take
the
key
with
you and
lock
the
doors.
A
buzzer
will
remind
you
when
you
open
the
driver's
door
and
the
key
is
still
in
the
ignition
lock.
It
is
a
good
idea
to
keep
a
record
of
your
key
numbers
in
your
wallet
together
with
your
license.
If
you
should
lose
a
key,
your
Authorized
VW
Dealer
will
thus
be
able
to
quickly
secure
a
replacement
key
for
you.
Doors
Always
drive
with
locked
doors
to
pre-
vent
inadvertent
opening
of
a
door
from
the
inside,
especially
with
smaller
chil-
dren
in
the
car.
From
outside
Open
doors
by
squeezing
trigger
in
outer
door
handle
(1).
Lock
and
unlock
doors
with
the
key
by
turning
the
key
to
the
left
or
right
(2).
Doors
can
also
be
locked
without
a
key.
First
depress
locking
knob
(3),
then
squeeze
trigger
in
outer
door
handle
as
you
close
door.
If
the
door,
with
the
locking
knob
de-
pressed,
closes
by
itself,
the
locking
knob
will
disengage
automatically.
We
provided
this
additional
safety
feature
80
you
won't
be
locked
out
if
the
door
should
slam
shut
while
the
key
is
still
inside
the
car.
From
inside
Lock
and
unlock
doors
by
depressing
or
raising
locking
knob
(3).
To
open
doors,
pull
inside
door
handle
(4).
Since
your
VW
is
almost
air-tight,
it
will
be
easier
to
close
the
door
if
you
open
a
window
slightly.
Windows
We
recommend
you
do
not
put
decals
or
other
signs
on
the
windows
of
your
car
that
may
interfere
with
the
driver's
vision.
You
can
lower
and
raise
the
windows
in
the
doors
by
means
of
winders.
We
cushioned
the
knobs
for
your
safety.
To
open
the
vent
window,
turn
knob
into
driving
direction,
move
locking
lever
forward
and
push
out
window.
To
make
closing
the
vent
window
easier,
we
suggest
you
first
push
on
the
forward
part
of
the
vent
window
so
that
it
fits
snugly
against
the
weatherstripping.
Then
grasp
the
knob,
and
move
the
lever
back
to
lock
it
in
place.
Seats
We
recommend
you
do
not
adjust
the
driver's
seat
while
driving,
Your
seat
may
suddenly
jerk
forward
or
backward,
which
could
result
in
loss
of
control.
Seat
adjustment
To
move
the
seat
forward
and
backware,
pull
the
lever
(1)
in
front
of
the
seat.
Now
slide
the
seat
to
the
desired,
position,
Let
the
lever
go,
and
move
the'seat'#tightly
back
and
forth
to
maké
sure
it
is
securely
engaged.