Volkswagen vw 1302 User manual

lnstruction Manual vw1302

Instruction Manual
vw 1302 s
vw 1,302
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August 1971
VOLKSWAGENWERK AG WOLFSBURG

Gontents
Introduction Care of vehicle.
Tires
Do-it-yourself tips
Removing and installing seats .
Changing wheels
Adjusting headlights
Bulb chart
Replacing bulbs.
Replacing fuses .
C.ara al hattarrr
Towing
Starting trouble
Fuel and lubricants
Oil Changing and Lubrication
Engine .
Manual transmission
VW Automatic
Hinges and Locks
Air cleaner
Technical data .
lndex .
Vehicle data quiz
Test wiring
Safety and socket
ldentification plate, chassis number and
enginenumber ....9
Operation
Keys 10
Doors 11
Seats. 12
Safety belts 13
Instrument panel, hand and foot
controls 14
VW radios 20
Interior trim 22
Sliding roof 23
Heating 24
Ventilation ......25
Luggage compartments 26
Convertible top 29
What to check . 30
Starting the engine . . 32
Driving hints . 33
VW Automatic 34
Winteroperation. .... 38
Traifer towing 40
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All pictures and text in this instruction manual are based on the VW 1302 S. Where ihe controls
and technical details of the VW 1302 and Convertible models differ considerably, attention is
drawn to the difference. Driving the VW Automatic is described in a special section. In addition
a number of useful optional extras are also described. Differences in technical equipment and
f ittings as often required due to local regulations in various countries are not taken into account.
We trust you will appreciate that we must reserve the right to alter, without notice, any of the
equipment and specifications illustrated or described in this manual.
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Introduction
It is to your advanthge to get to know your new car quickly so that you will be able to start off on
your first trip with complete confidence. For this reason you should read the first part of this
booklet, which deals with the operation of your Volkswagen, very carefully.
The second part tells you everything about winter driving, trailer towing and care of the car and
also contains some do-it-yourself tips. There is also some information on the proper sort of fuel
and oil to use, how to carry out oil changes and lubricate the car and a colleciion of interesting
technical data.
When you have studied the manual, and we strongly recommend you to do so, you will know
how to operate your car properly. You will then be entitled to expect many years of reliable and
economical service f rom your car regardless of weather, road conditions and mileage run. In this
connection we should like lo mention the VW Service Record which is the second important
publication that you receive with the vehicle,
The Service Record tells you exactly what points you have to watch to maintain the roadworthi-
ness of your car and explains the Volkswagen Diagnosis and Maintenance System. lt also
contains the Warranty Voucher for your car and the conditions on which this voucher ist issued.
Always have the Service Record with you when you take the vehicle to a VW workshop, it
helps to establish proper contact with the workshop staff.
In your own interests: Have your Volkswagen serviced as laid down in the Service Regord right
from the start, Proper treatment and complete proof of all maintenance work carried out cln
be of vital importance if you should have occasion to make a ctaim under warranty.
Volkswagenwerk Aktiengesellschaft
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Test wiring and socket
VW technology never stands still. Your new Volkswagen haas numerous
improvements which will help to maintain its reputation as one of the most
reliable and economical automobiles.
But not only the vehicle itself has been improved still f urther-the Volkswagen
Diagnosis and Maintenance System is also continuously being modified to
keep it in line with technical developments'
Advanced electronic test instruments which can check many points in the
Diagnosis program automatically - without the help of the test mechanic -
will-be introduced. The results of these checks are printed on the test report
simultaneously.
To do this, the vehicle is connected to the electronic system of the diagnosis
stand by means of a special socket in the engine compartment'
Your Volkswagen is ready for this new system. The vehicle has a special
wiring networli which is connected to the multi-point socket in the engine
compartment shown here.
This socket is used to connect the vehicle to the diagnosis stand' Please
ensure that the lid of the socket is always closed.
The Volkswagen Diagnosis and Maintenance System is a good thing. lt is
the most modern automobtle servicing system in use today and every effort
is being made to keep it constantly in step with technical developments'

Concerning your safety
(Wetl worth reading before or alter studying the rest of the manual.)
For years now our engineers have been leading the field in the
development of safe automobiles.
Your Volkswagen is the product of this experience:
Your vehicle is equipped with all the safety features of design
and trim which are necessary and which we consider practical.
All for your safety, your protection and, in addition, to reduce
the danger to other road users il the worst comes to the worst.
As an interested reader you will soon realize, without knowing
a great deal about technical matters, that numerous details of
your vehicle are designed in such an elaborate way to offer you
the highest possible degree of primary and secondary safety.

Here are just a few of these safety features:
O Independent suspension at lront and rear. Suspension struts at
front, double-joint axle at rear, positive wheel location, uniform
roadholding.
O Good weight distribution due to front luggage compartment, no
sagging at rear, headlamp settings always correct even when ve-
hicle is fully loaded.
a Front disc brakes,.no fading, smooth uniform braking of front
wheels.
O Dual circuit brake system.
O Large, brilliant tail and turn signal lights, back-up lights on request'
O Hazard warning lights'
O Pneumatic windshield washer and two-speed wipers.
O Safety cell passenger compartment, front and rear ends designed
to absorb impact energY.
Large, soft control knobs for driver and passenger, clearly marked
with symbols.
Anchorages for three-point safety belts at front and rear.
Safety steering column; energy-absorbing steering wheel hub.
Firmly fixed individual front seats, backrest and seats fully ad-
iustable. Backrests locked to prevent them tilting forward.
Padded sun visors.
Large outside driving mirror, hinged to yield on impact. Inside
mirror falls out on impact-
Recessed door inner controls, inner locking knobs'
Side protection plates also designed as running boards.
Rounded door outer handles with built-in impact proof press but'
tons.
O Rotary latch, anti-burst door locks.
a keep your vehicle in good mechanical condition by having regular
maintenance checks carried out by specialists
a make use of the "Volkswagen Diagnosis and Maintenance
System". This system has been developed specially to cater lor
the higher safety requirements of modern road traffic.
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You will agree that your Volkswagen has a lot of built-in safety'
It is now up to you to drive safely. Bear the following points in mind:
rl drive carefully and defensively
O watch the traffic well ahead
o judge your speed and braking distances properly particularly when
tire adhesion is reduced due to rain or snow and ice

For everyday use there are also a few safety measures w.hich no responsible driver should forget:
Before getting behind the wheel-
O check that the tires are in good condition and correctly inflated
O ensure that all windows are clean, particularly in the winter
O check that the headlamps, tail lamps and turn signals are clean
O check that the lights are working- The headlamps, turn signals and
brake lights work orly when the ignition is switched on.
Before moving off -
O adjust the driving seat so that you are comfortable and can reach
all the controls without effort
O set inside and outside mirrors properly
O put your safety belt on and ask all your passengers to do the same
O check that the dual circuit brake warning light is working (if fitted).
lgnition must be switched on first
O check windshield wipers (ignition on) and windshield washer
O check that all doors are properly shut.
Before getting into traffic stream -
O check the brakes - after having a good look in the mirror
O make sure that the haandbrake is right off.
When on the move -
O keep a safe distance behind preceding vehicle
O give signals in good time when turning or changing lanes
O don't drive at top speed when it is dark
a switch the low beams on in good time at dusk so that you can be
seen by other road users. This also applies in the daytime when it
is foggy or snowing
O use fog lamps and rear fog lamps according to regulations
O remember that you have hazard warning lights to use if your car
breaks down on a busy road. Always try to get the vehicle off the
road as quickly as possible when this happens. place warning
triangle on road.
O don't continue driving when you feel tired
O always allow for the carelessness of other road users.
When leaving the vehicle -
a protect it against misuse and theft by removing ignition key and
locking the steering. Close the windows, lock the doors and take
steps to stop car rolling away especiallywhen parking on gradients,

There are two good things
about VW all over the world.
The Volkswagen. And the
Volkswagen Seruice.
You will find VW specialists everywhere.
Not just within a radius of a few thousand
miles but in 140 different countries. ln more
than 9000 authorised VW concerns.
You can rest assured that you will find VW
Service everywhere - as reasonably priced
and reliable as at home. We know, because
we supply all VW concerns with everything
they require. From the smallest replacement
part to the largest specials tool.
We don't just wish you pleasant motoring -
we do something to keep it that way.

ldentif ication plate, chassis number and engine number
The identification plate is underneath the f ront
hood near the lock. The chassis number is stamped on the frame
tunnel under the rear seat. The engine number is on the crankcase flange
for the generator support

Operation
Keys
Only one key is required to open the doors,
start the engine and operate the lock. in the
engine compartment lid.
It is a good idea to note the number of the
key under the plastic cap. lf you should lose
the key, you can then obtain a replacement
from your VW Dealer by quoting this number.
The other key is for the lock in the glove box
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Doors
Before closing the door it is advisable to open
a window slightly. The doorwill then be easier
to close because the air can escaoe from
inside the bodv.
1 - Vent wing fastener
2 - Window crank
3 - Lock release lever.
4 - Armrest and door closing grip
5 - Safety knob- for lock
To open the vent wing, turn the knob until the
locking lug points to the front, then swing the
fastener forward.
The doors cannot be opened from inside with
the lock release lever until the safetv knobs
have been lifted.
In order to ensure that the doors can be open-
ed f rom outside in an emergency, do not press
down the locking knobs. when the vehicle is
in motion.
When leaving the vehicle, just press the safety
knob. down and depress the latch in the
outer handle as you close the door. The
vehicle is then locked.
lf the door closes on its own after the safety
knob- has been depressed, it will not lock
itself because the safety knob- springs up
automatically. This is an additional safety
measure to prevent you from being locked out
if the door should slam shut while the kev is
still inside the vehicle.
. On the Convertible there is a small lockinq lever
above the release lever (3) instead of the l-ocking
knob (5).
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Seats
The Volkswagen has separate front seats
which are built so that you can alter seat
position and backrest rake to suit your re-
quirements. This is quite simple - just lift the
lever at the lront right-hand side of the seat
and slide the seat forward or backward.
Make sure that the lever engages properly
after adjusting the seat so that the seat does
not move while you are driving.
The runners are slightly inclined so that the
seat is raised as it goes forward.
The backrest rake can also be set io various
angles with the aid of the small lever at the
back of the seat frame.
The backrests have safety catches which
prevent them from tilting forward when the
brakes are applied very hard. The catches can
be released by pulling up the knob in the side
of the backrest.
Front seats with built-in head supports on the
backrests are available as optional extras.
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Safety belts
The front seats and the two outer places on
the rear seat can be fitted with shoulder or
lap belts or combined shoulder/lap belts.
The belts for the driver and front passenger
are secured to the lock pillar and on the side
of the frame tunnel in the rear footwell.
The belts for the passengers at the rear are
attached to the left and right side panels and
in the center of the luggage compartment
floor under the seat. There are two further
mounting points in the roof pillars behind the
ouarter windows.
Threaded plastic plugs are fitted in the tapped
holes for the belt securing screws. These
threaded plugs must not be used to secure
the safty belts.
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!nstrument panel, hand and foot controls

Even when this is not your first Volkswagen you should study the instrument
panel and try out the controls with the ignition switched on.
1 - Defroster vents
2 - Adjustable defroster and fresh air vents . . . (page 24/25)
3 - Speedometer with fuel gauge and warning lights . (page 16)
4 - Emergency light switch (page 16)
5 - Switch for f resh air f an . (page 25)
6 - Dual circuit brake warning light. (page 30)
7 - Lighting switch . (page 16)
8 - Turn signal and dimmer lever . (page 17)
9- Horn pad
10 - Steering/ignition lock (page 17)
1 1 - Fresh air control knobs (page 25)
12 - Plate over radio aperture
13 - Glove compartment lid knob, lockable. . . . . (page 17)
14- Fuse box (page 54)
15-Switch forheated rearwindow* (page 17)
16-Ashtray (page 17)
17 - Lever for wipers and washer (page 18)
18 - Instrument panel padding.
19 - Tank f lap release loop . (page 30)
20 - Clutch pedal
21 - Brake oedal
22- Accleralor pedal
23 - Gearshift lever (page 18)
24-Handbrake (page 18)
- Optional extra
On your vehicle the emergency light
switch (item 4) is on the right of the
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Speedometer
The following warning lamps are in the
speedometer dial:
a - green - parking lights.
b - green - heated rear window..
c - red - generator and cooling
d - green arrows - turn signals
e - red - oil pressure
f - red - ATF temperature* * *
g - blue - high beams
Fuel gauge
When the needle is at the end of the "R"mark
there are about 5 liters (1 gallon) of fuel ieft in
the tank - time to refuel at the next oppor-
tunity.
" Compulsory in some countries
otherwise not connected.
" Optional extra, see paqe l7
' ' On vehicles with auioriatic
transmission, see page 36
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Emergency light system
To switch on,. pull knob out. (A warning lamp
in the knob comes on.)
When the system is switched on, all four turn
signals flash at the same time. The system is
used to warn other road users of a dangerous
situation when moving or that the vehicle has
broken down and is stationary. Regulations
governing the use of this type of warning sys-
tem vary from country to country.
The emergency light system remains in
operation when ignition is switched off.
Lighting switch
Pull the knob out to the first stop to switch on
the parking, license plate, tail lights and the
instrument lights. Pulling the knob out to the
next stop, switches the headlamps on as well.
The instrument lights are controlled in
brightness by turning the lighting switch.
Please note:
To prevent the battery from being run down
unnecessarily if you park the vehiclE and forqet
to switch the headlamps off and to ensure t6at
the .full battery capacity is always available for
sranrng..tne.headlamps are now wired through the
sreenng/tgnttton tock:
a the. headlamps work only when the ignition is
sw[cneo on
a the headlamps go out when starting the engine
The parking lights and other tiqhts operated bv
the lighting switch are not affected. -

Turn signal and dimmer lever
Lever up - right turn signals.
Lever down - left turn signals.
The turn signals are cancelled automatically
after taking the corner.
Lifting the lever towards the steering wheel
switches the headlamp beams up and down.
A blue warning light in the speedometer dial
shows when the headlamp high beams are
switched on. In the daytime or when only the
parking lights are on, the lever serves as a
headlamp flasher.
To signal slight changes in direction such as
when lane changing, the lever need only be
moved until a slight resistance is felt and
held in this position (the warning lamp must
blink). When released, the lever springs back
to the central position automatically.
Steering/igniton lock
lf the key is difficult to turn in the lock or
cannot be tu rned at all, turn the steering wheel
to and fro slightly to release the locking pin.
1 - lgnition off - Steering locked
Key can be pulled out
2 - lgnition on
3 - To start-
The steering is not locked until the key has
been pulled out and the wheel turned until
the locking pin engages.
lmportant
Remove key from lock only when vehicle is
stationary.
' In order to ensure that the full battery capacity is
available when starting the engine, the headlamps,
wipers, fresh air fan and heated rear window are
switched off automalically when the starter is
o perareo.
Heated rear window* "
This switch is for the heatable rear window but
it only works when the ignition is switched on.
A g reen warning lamp in the speedometer dial
(see page 16) shows when the window is
switched on.
As soon as the rear window is clear, switch
the heater element off to reduce the load on
the battery.
Glove box
To open the glove box lid turn the knob to the
left. On the Convertible, the knob is lockable.
Ashtray
To remove ashtray, press the leaf spring down
and pull ashtray out.
'- Optional extra
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Lever for wipers and washer system
Wipers slow-
Lift lever to first position (1)
Wipers fast-
Lift lever to second Position (2)
Wipers off
Press lever right down
The blades park automatically when switched
off.
lf you just lift the lever briefly to the pressure
point of the first position (1) the wipers will
make at least one comPlete stroke.
To operate washer
Pull lever towards steering wheel - water is
sprayed as long as lever is held.
lf your car has a wiper delay switch and a
wash-wioe device, the lever has two further
f u nctions:
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Wiper delay switch on
Press lever down from central position: The
wipers make one stroke to and fro about
every 10 seconds.
Wash-wipe device
Only when lever is in central position: Pull
towards steering wheel. Water sprays on to
windscreen. When you release the lever, the
wipers make two or three strokes to and fro.
Gearshift lever for manual transmission
(see page 35 for VW Automatic)
Shift into reverse gear only when the vehicle
is standing still. Reverse gear is fitted with a
lock so that ii cannot be engaged uninten-
tionally. To engange reverse, press the lever
down, move it over to the lefi and pull it back
to the stop. When reverse gear is selected
with the ignition switched on, the back-up
lights- come on automatically.
Handbrake
To release ihe handbrake, pull the lever up
slightly first, and then depress the locking
knob.
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They go to "School" with VW.
S_9that you feel as safe with your
VW all over the world as you do
at home.
Every year 50000 specialists are trained in
VW service schools.
Mechanics, foremen, service advisers from
every corner of the world. In small groups of
8 - 10 they get to know the mosi modern
procedu res.
By continuous training at their place
of work they extend their knowledge and
keep it right up to date.
Result of this training: precision in servicino
- and less time spent on the work.
For it is not sufficient for a VW workshoo
simply to produce quality. It does so at
reasonable prices.
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