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Before
Driving
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2
Operating
Controls
ao
———EETETETETETET—
Climate
Controls
feC__
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IN
Do-it-yourself
Service
=>
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Emission
Control
oO
oO
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Sey
Technical
Data
|
1978
Volkswagen
Owner’s
Manual
|
Gas
Station
Information
Contents
Accelerator
pedal
................
30
Defogging
and
defrosting
.........36
Headlights
......................
45
Air
cleaner
......................
61
Dimensions
.....................
81
Headlight
dimmer
................
Be
Alternator
warning
light
...........
21
Do-it-yourself
service
..........40-67
Headlight
switch
.................
22
Ashtrays
.................-......
BS
Doors
.....................10,11,62
Heater
/
Defroster
................
22
Assist
handles
anc
coathooks
......
26
Head
restrainfg
.................,.
78
Automatic
Transmission
...........
GO
EGRiight
.......................
@1
Horm
.............0.0-2.-0-2-
220.0078
Automatic
Transmission
fluid
......
60
Electricalsystem
...............,.
80
Auxiliary
heater
.......,.....,.
38,39
Emergency
flasher
...............
23
Ignition
/
steeringlock
..........,
72
Emergency
starting
............
32,66
Instrument
illumination
...........
22
Back-up
lights
...................
48
Emission
Control
System
.......72-75
Instrument
panel
.................
8
Battery......................,
64-66
Engine
compartment
.............
56
Interior
lights
.........0.......
288
27
Brake
fluid
reservoir
..............
68
Engine
number
..................
8
Brakes
...
0...
ccc
e
cee
eee
eee.
SO
Engine
oil,
changing
/
checking
56,59
Jack
oo
000.
lle
ee
cee
eee eee
is
Brake
warning
light
............
22,80
Engine
oil
grades
................
88
Bulo
chart
......................
44
Key
cee
eee
:
Buzzer
..............,..........
19
Fuel
economy
...................
29°
Kiekdown
20000220000
0000200..0..
2
Fuel
gauge
......................
20
Capacities
.....................,
9
Fuel
supply
.....0.0...0.......,..
268
Catalytic
converter
......
21,27,28,70
Fuses
andrelays
..............
42,43
Chassismumber
..................
8
Cleaning
your
VW
.............
40,41
Gas
Station
Information
...........
84
Clutch
pedal
...................,
$4
Gearshiftlever
...................
34
Lane
changer
...................
24
Rear
view
mirrors
................
25
Technicaldata
................
77=87
License
plate
light
................
46
Rear
window
defogger
............
23
Tires
..........0..2.0--+--..-
53-55
Lights
....................
23,
45-47
Reverse
.....................
31,54
Toolkit
.......
0.00.0...
cee
eee
4B
LubricantS
............00--0+-0--
88
Towing
and
trailer
hauling
.........
67
Lubrication
.....................
62
Safe
driving
hints
................
@
Transmission
oil
grades
...........
63
Luggage
compartment
............
26
Safety
belts
..................
16,17
Troubleshooting
..............
68-71
Seats
oo
0.0...
cece
eee
eee
12-15)
Turn
signal/headlight
dimmer
Manual
Transmission
.............
94
Selector
lever
..............-...
31
switch
lever
...................
34
Manual
Transmission
oil
.......
60,83
Side
marker
lights
..........
23,
45,
46
Sliding
door
.....................
11
Undercoating
...................
75
Note
to
Owners
..................
2
Sliding
roof
.....................
88
Unleaded
fuel
................
28,77
Sparewheel
..................
48,53
Oil
pressure
warning
light
.........
20
Spark
plugs
.....................5%
MWehicle
Identification
.............
6
Specifications
................7f-81
Ventilation
..........-...........
36
Parking
brake
...................
91
Speedometer
...................,
22
Speed
ranges
.................
5,34
Warning
lights
................
20-22
Starting
hints
....................
27
Weights
...........0..0.
0
eee
eee
BT
Sun
rOor
..................,.---.
38a
Wheel
changing
..............
48-51
Sun
viSOrs
.......2......00000.-.
25
Windows
...................208.
9
Windshield
washer
fluid
container
..
63
Windshield
wiper/washer
lever
.....
24
Winter
operation
.................
32
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|
NOTE
TO
OWNERS
NOTE
AUX
PROPRIETAIRES
In
Ganada,
this
manual
is
also
Au
Canada
on
peutse
procurer
|
available
in
French.
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obtain
unexemplaire
dece
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|
a
copy,
contact
your
dealer
or
francais
auprés
du
concession-
write
to:
naire
ou
de:
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Canada
Ltd.
|
Customer
Assistance
/
Assistance
4
la
Clientéle
1920
Eglinton
Ave,
East
Scarborough,
Ontario
MiL
2Ma2
@
‘our
car
may
have
all
or
some
of
the
components
described
@
Text,
illustrations
and
specifications
in
this
manual
are
in
this
manual.
Therefore
you
may
find
explanations
of
based
on
the
information
available
at
the
time
of
printing.
equipment
not
installed
in
your
car.
@
|i
has
always
been
Volkswagen's
policy
to
continuously
@
Check
with
your
authorized
Volkswagen
dealer
on
available
make
technical
improvements
at
any
time
during
the
model
options
or
accessories.
year.
@
iors
All
rights
reserved.
May
not
be
reproduced
or
translated
in
whole
or
in
part
without
the
written
consent
of
Volkswagen
AG
Specifications
are
subject
to
change
without
notice.
Printed
in
Germany
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a
8
BEFORE
DRIVING
5
You
r
n
ew
Vol
kswa
g
eG
n
is
the
result
of
many
years
of
technical
research
and
endurance
testing.
—
a
Bl
a
It
is
a
sophisticated
product
of
engineering,
a
car
designed
jor
maximum
efficiency
and
driving
pleasure,
acar
designed
with
your
safety
in
mind.
Yo
ur
Own
e
r’
S
M
anu
ql
contains
a
host
of
useful
information.
Read
it
before
you
drive
your
.
.
alah
niaiies
new
car.
Acquaint
yourself
with
your
car's
features
and
know
how
to
operate
it
more
safely.
The
more
you
know
about
your
Valkswagen,
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
and
cautions,
Ignoring
therm
could
result
in
extensive
mechanical
failure
or
even
physical
injury.
fi
7
f
2
explains
how
you
can
keep
your
Volkswagen
in
top
driving
candition
by
Yo
u
r
Wa
r
ra
nty
a
n
d
having
itse
rviced
regul
:
rly.
Always
hi
ave
the
W
orranty
&
Maintenance
Mi
a
i
nte
n
a
nc
e
bo
re)
kl
et
booklet
with
you
when
you
take
your
car
to
an
authorized
dealer
for
—~
=
.
service.
Your
Service
Adviser
will
record
each
service...
and
that's
a
good
record
to
have.
3
Operating
your
car
out-
side
the
U.S.A.
or
Canada
Government
regulations
in
the
United
[If
you
plan
to
take
your
car
outside
the
Certain
Volkswagen
models
are
available
States
and
Canada
require
that
aufomo-
continental
limits
of
the
United
States
or
for
delivery
in
Europe
under
our
tourist
biles
meet
specific
emission
regulations
Canada,
there
is
the
possibility
that
delivery
and
return
shipment
program.
and
satety
standards.
Therefore
cars
built
for
the
U.S.
and
Canada
differ
from
@
gasoline
may
have
a
considerably
For
cetails
consult
an
authorized
dealer
vehicles
sold
in
other
countries.
lower
octane
rating.
Excessive
en-
or
write
to:
gine
“knock”
and
serious
engine
damage
could
result;
in
U.S.A.
Volkswagen
of
America,
Inc.
@
service
may
be
inadequate
due
to
Tourist
Delivery
lack
of
proper
service
facilities,
tools
819
Sylvan
Avenue
or
diagnostic
equipment;
Englewood
Cliffs,
N.J.
07632
®
replacement
parts
may
notbe
readi-
in
Canada
ly
available.
Volkswagen
Ganada
Ltd.
Tourist
Delivery
@
unleaded
fuels
for
cars
with
catalytic
1920
Eglinton
Avenue
East
converter
may
not
be
available
scarborough,
Ontario
M1L
2M2
Volkswagen
cannot
be
responsible
for.
If
you
bought
your
car
abroad
and
want
the
mechanical
damage
that
could
re-
to
bring
it
back
home,
be
sure
to
find
out
sult
because
of
inadequate
fuel,
service
about
current
import
and
customs
re-
or
parts
availability.
gulations
first.
4
Speed
ranges
s
You
can
drive
your
Volkswagen
at
full
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
speed
from
the
first
day.
There
is
no
—
23
break-in
schedule.
ist
gear
|
up
to
715
mph
or
24
km/h
Driving
.
ranges
2nd
gear|
between
10
and
32
mph
or
*
J
7
16
and
51
km/h
D
up
to
top
speed
There
are,
however,
certain
recommend-
Srd
gear
Pann
52
mph
or
2
55
mph
or
88
km/h
ec
speed
ranges
for
the
various
gears:
andes
1
25
mph
or
40
kin/h
4th
gear
|
between
30
mph
and
top
speed
eo
MPH
ot
oS
or
48
km/h
and
top
speed
lf
you
have
a
traffic
situation
where
it
is
necessary
to
accelerate
in
2nd
and
@rd
gear
above
the
recommended
speed
ran-
ges,
you
may
do
so
for
a
brief
period
only.
A
governor
is
installed
on
the
en-
gine
to
prevent
damage
from
excessive
engine
speed
(revolutions
per
minute).
5
OPERATE
YOUR
CAR
SAFELY
A
lot
has
gone
into
the
manufacture
of
Before
going
onatrip...
your
Volkswagen.
Including
advanced
@
Depress
knob
in
the
center
of
the
@)
Check
brake
fluid
level.
It
should
be
engineering
techniques,
rigid
quality
~~
steering
wheel
to
check
whether
horn
near
MAX
mark.
If
fluid
is
below
MIN
control
and
demanding
inspections.
is
working.
mark.
have
brake
system
checked
These
engineering
and
safety
features
EEE
EE
will
be
enhanced
by
you,
the
safe
driver,
©
Ee
sure
tires
are
inflated
correctly.
dd
Be
sure
you
have
a
well
charged
bat-
—
who
knows
the
car
and
all
controls
@
Make
sure
wheel
nuts
are
not
loose
or
tery.
Each
cell
should
be
filled
to
level
~—
who
maintains
the
car
properly
-
missing
/
.
~
-
with
distilled
water.
—
who
uses
driving
skills
wisely.
~
—
,
@
Replenish
windshield
washer
fluid,
()
Be
sure
all
windows
are
clear
and
unobstructed.
@)
Be
sure
all
lights
are
working
and
headlights
are
aimed
correctly.
@)
Replace
cracked
or
worn
windshield
wipers.
@)
Check
engine
oil,
add
if
necessary.
Make
it
a
habit
to
have
engine
oil
checked
with
every
second
fuel
filling.
(8)
Check
under
car
for
leaks.
Take
ne-
cessary
steps
to
have
them
corrected.
You'll
find
helpful
hints
on
how
to
per-
form
most
of
these
checks
in
this
manual.
Ii
in
doubt,
have
these
checks
performed
by
your
dealer
or
any
other
qualified
mechanic.
6
Inthe
driver's
seat...
On
the
highway...
(
Position
seat
for
easy
reach
of
con-
@
Always
drive
defensively.
Expect
the
@)
When
stopped
or
stalled
for
repairs,
trols.
unexpected.
move
the
car
well
off
the
road,
if
@
Adjust
inside
and
outside
mirrors.
@
Use
signals
to
indicate
turns
and
lane
possible.
Set
the
emergency
flasher
ae
changes.
and
use
road
flares
or
other
warning
@)
Use
safety
belts.
tdus!
devices
to
warn
other
motorists.
3
r
ary
Meso
WS
al
ouses.
.
—
ot
fc
.
_
.
@
Check
warning
lights
when
starting
@
Turn
on
heaclights
at
cuss
Turn
the
engine
off
before
you
at-
engine.
"
@)
Always
keep
a
safe
distance
fram
ihe
tempt
any
checks
or
repairs
on
the
A
NIC
+
iti
.
car
in
front
of
you,
depending
on
car.
6)
DO
NOT
leave
car
idling
unattended.
-
ar
a
©
.
g
une
traffic,
road
and
weather
conditions.
)
Check
operation
of
foot
and
parking
po
©
vee
pera
7s
F
~
&)
Reduce
speed
during
night
hours
and
FAKES.
inclement
weather.
@)
Lock
doors
from
inside,
especially
Akeania
by
-
~
with
children
inthecar.
*
©
Observe
speed
limits
and
obey
high-
oes
~
way
signs.
@)
When
tired,
get
off
the
highway,
stop
and
take
a
rest.
Turn
the
engine
off.
DO
NCT
sit
in
the
car
with
the
engine
idling.
See
warning
on
Engine
Exhaust.
@
When
stopped
or
parked,
always
set
the
parking
brake.
v
Vehicle
Identification
WANG
ADTSEL
BY
SOM
SWACENASS
20
ae
:
Tae
USER.
LPED
Be
CTLESMHICED
WERE
oo
°
:
be
La
5
Pe
~~
Safety
C
lig
Stick
B22
313.
B23
164,
————
ae
afety
Compliance
sticker
ene
This
sticker
is
your
assurance
that
your
The
Chassis
Number
new
Volkswagen
complies
with
all
appli-
is
also
|
ad
he
j
_
_,
cable
Federal
Motor
Vehicle
Safety
Stan-
on
the
woe’
one
@
Instrument
panel
dards
which
were
in
effect
at
the
time
ne
‘t
a
tet
s
‘t
€
so
that
it
is
visible
the
vehicle
was
manufactured.
You
can
rom
the
outside
through
the
windshield.
find
this
sticker
on
the
left
doorjamb.
The
sticker
also
shows
the
manufactu-
rer’s
name,
the
month
and
year
of
pro-
Rie
duction
and
the
chassis
number
of
your
r
Pama.
ft)
car
(perforation)
as
well
as
the
Gross
ar
ee
Vehicle
Weight
Rating
and
the
Gross
ro
.
“>
Axle
Weight
Rating,
t
;
The
Engine
Number
is
stamped
on
the
crankcase
below
the
breather
(not
visible).
And
also
near
the
ignition
coil.
"
For
Campmobile
anly.
Campmobile
equipment
is
6
installed
subsequently.