Volkswagen vw 1302 User Manual

What
to check
Before moving off, check
the fuel, the brakes,
the lights
and, at regular
intervals, the oil
level
in the engine and the
tire inflation
pressures
Fuel:
The fuel
gauge
in
the instrument
panel
only
works when the
ignition is switched on
(see
page
16). The tank
holds about 42 liters
(9.2 gallons).
The tank contains
an expansion
chamber with a capactity of
about 3
liters,
which must
not
be
filled with fuel. The
tank is
full when the fuel is up
to the filler neck.
The tank
f iller neck is under a
flap
on
the right
above
the front fender.
To
release the
flap,
pull
the loop on
the right
under
the
dashboard.
To close
the fuel tank: Turn
the cap in
a
clock-
wise direction until a click
is heard.
30
The brakes
sholuld
be applied
once
or twice
just
after
moving off
to
see
that they
are
working
properly.
1
-
Please
remember that all brakes
are sub-
ject
to
a
certain
amount of
wear. lt
may be
necessary
to have
the brake system checked
in
a
VW workshop
in between
the normal
maintenance services.
This
applies
parti-
cularly
to vehicles
which are
driven f requently
in
city
traffic and
for short distances only.
2
-
lf
the
pedal
free travel suddenly increa-
ses, one
of
the two brake circuits
may be
defective.
You can
still drive io the
nearest
VW workshop
but be
prepared
for longer
braking distances
on
the
way. This
is also
shown
by the
lighting up of
the dual circuit
warning
lamp- when
the brakes
are applied.
The dual circuit brake
waring
lamp. should
be checked
from time to time by
switching
on
the igniton. lf
lamp
does not
light
up, or
does
not
go
out
when
the
engine
is
started, there
is
a defect
in the electrical system. Take
the
vehicle to the
nearest VW workshop.
The lights
include headlamps,
rear
lights,
license
plate
light, turn
signals, back-up
lights. and
brake lights.
The headlamps,
turn
signals, brake lights
and
back-up lights must be checked with the
igni-
tion on. lf a
turn signal is defective, the warn-
ing lamp in
the
speedometer dial
flashes
much
quicker
than usual. The brake
lights
should work
when the
brake oedal
is de-
pressed
and the back-up lights when reverse
is engaged
or
the selector lever on
the
Automatic is at
"R".
.
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Volkswagen vw 1302 Specifications

General

Brand	Volkswagen
Model	vw 1302
Category	Automobile
Language	English