Volkswagen BEETLE-1977 Bedienungshandbuch

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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. The key with th

Windows Seats If the door, with the locking knob de-pressed, closes by itself, the locking knob will disengage automatically. We provided this additi

Head restraints The padded head restraints of the front seats are fully adjustable. To adjust neight, pull head restraint up or push it down (a). To o

Safety belts A safety belt is provided for each seating position in your Volkswagen. Safety belts that were subjected to ex-cessive stretch forces dur

To store the lap/shoulder belt, guide the belt tongue to its stowed position behind the assist strap on the door post. For the passenger's comfor

Instrument panel Beetle 1 - Vents for heating/defrosting (there are 3) 25 2 - Vents for heating/defrosting and fresh air ventilation (there is a pair

VW Convertible 1 - Vents for heating/defrosting and fresh air ventilation (there are 2) 25 2 - Vents for heating/defrosting and fresh air ventilation

Ignition/steering lock The steering is equipped with an anti-theft ignition lock. For your protection, fasten safety belts. Make sure the gearshift le

If the brake warning light does not light up when turning on the ignition, or if it does not go out after starting the engine and releasing the parkin

Speedometer dial The speedometer indicates the speed; the odometer records the miles driven The last digit in red indicates 1/10 of a mile. The follow

Blank page! All pages of the manual is included, even the blank inside of the cover (this page and the second last) The actual page numbering starts w

Turn signal/headlight dimmer switch lever and windshield wiper/washer lever There are two levers just behind the steering wheel: The lever on the left

Rear window defogger ^ The rear window defogger - together with the flow-through ventilation - will help to keep the inside of the rear win-dow clear

Assist straps and coat hooks Sun visors There is one assist strap and one coat hook on each side on the door post, Hang clothes in such a way that the

Hand and foot controls 1 — Clutch pedal Always.depress the clutch pedal fully when changing gears. Do not hold the car on a steep hill with the clutch

4 - Gearshift lever The Manual Transmission is fully syn-chronized. The four forward gears and a reverse gear are arranged as illustrated The shift pa

Starting hints Never start or let the engine run in an enclosed unvenlilated area. Exhaust fumes from the engine contain carbon monoxide which is a co

Luggage compartments Your VW has two luggage compart-ments, one under the front hood, and the other behind the rear seat. Since improper weight distri

Heater/Defroster Articles stored in the luggage area be-hind the rear seat can be concealed from the outside view by a cover. This cover Is attached w

1b-Heat distribution lever for front and rear footwells (DEF-HEAT) With the lever on the tunnel next to the driver's seal you can control the dis

Ventilation Flow-through ventilation provides a con-tinuous draft-free exchange of air while driving. Air enters the car through the grille on the fro

Volkswagen Owner's Manual 1977 Models A Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Convertible VOLKSWAGENWERK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

vents can be adjusted upward, down-ward or sideways. To decrease the air flow, turn the knobs to the right. To stop the air flow completely, turn the

Convertible top The convertible top should never be opened or closed while the car is in motion. How to open the convertible top The top should be dry

VW Auxiliary Heater (optional equipment) Do not start or let the engine or heater run in an enclosed, unventilated area to warm up the car. Exhaust fu

VW Air Conditioner (optional equipment) Operating controls Beetle 1 - Air volume switch ("FAN") This switch serves two functions. It turns t

Starting the Air Conditioner With the windows and fresh air regulator closed, turn the air temperature control to the desired position and select the

Towing and trailer hauling A -Towing Always observe local laws and munici-pal ordinances governing towing. In an emergency, your VW can be towed as fo

Winter operation Battery During the winter months, more current is consumed when starting at very low temperatures. Lights and the rear win-dow defogg

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Tires Your Volkswagen is equipped with tube-less bias ply tires which comply with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Tire pressure

If you notice that tires are wearing unevenly, consult your Authorized VW Dealer. Uneven wear may not always be due to improper wheel alignment. It ca

Jack The spare wheel is under the front hood. To unlock the hood, pull the lever inside trie glove compartment. The spare wheel is stored in an uprigh

Changing a wheel If you have a flat tire, move off Ihe road. Turn on the emergency flasher. In addilion, mark Ihe position of your car with flares or

Step 2 With the wheels still firmly resting on the ground, remove the hub cap of the defec-tive wheel. Insert the puller in the holes at the rim. of t

Step 5 Do not raise the car until you are sure the jack is securely engaged. To raise the car. turn the handle clock-wise. To get the jack as vertical

Container for windshield washer fluid (1) The capacity of the windshield washer container is listed on page 61. To add washer fluid, just unscrew the

Battery Fuel supply The electrical system depends mainly on the battery. Therefore, the battery should be checked regularly and kept in good working c

The capacity ot the luel tank is listed on page 61 When putting the cap back on turn the threaded filler cap until you hear a click. Catalytic convert

This Volkswagen Owner's Manual acquaints you with the operation of your car. In your Owner's Manual you will also find information on fuel,

Additional fuses Electrical equipment Fuse Location of fuse holder Back-up lights 8 amp. Rear window defogger 8 amp (main current) Auxiliary heater 16

Cleaning your VW The paint on your VW is very durable, and so is the upholstery. But a car can get a lot of abuse from industrial fumes and corrosive

Cleaning windows Clean windows with a sponge and warm water. Dry with a chamois. Weatherstrips To seal properly, weatherstrips around windows and door

Removing and installing rear seat Bulb chart Do this through the passenger's door. Raise the front edge of the seat and pull it slightly toward y

Replacing bulbs Headlights Your Volkswagen is equipped with double filament seven inch sealed beam units. Should it become necessary to replace a unit

Rear turn signal, stop/tail light or back-up light bulb Unscrew four Phillips screws and re-move lens. Bulb positions a-turn signal light b-stop light

General services n Before working on any part in the engine compartment, turn off the engine and let it cool down sufficiently. If work has to be done

Cleaning or replacing spark plugs The correct spark plug gap is 0.028 inch. or 0.7 mm. Since the spark plug gap tends to Increase in time during norma

Changing the engine oil Engine off! Change the oil In your engine regularly (see also Warranty and Maintenance booklet). This is very important as the

Transmission Oil Air Cleaner Both transmission and final drive are combined in one housing. The lubricant used is hypoid oil which does not have to b

CONTENTS page Accelerator pedal 21 Air cleaner 53 Air Conditioner 31 Alternator warning light 17 Ashtrays 19 Assist straps and coat hooks 20 Auxiliary

Lubrication Front axle (Applies to the Beetle only. The front axle of the Convertible does not have to be lubricated.) Lubricate the front axle once a

Lubricants Engine oil The table on the right contains the grading for oils to be used in your VW engine. Always use a name brand oil iabeled "For

Troubleshooting Your Volkswagen should repay you with trouble-free driving If it receives regular maintenance. Should you ever encounter difficulty in

Problem B- VW will no! start: engine turns over C— Engine stalls snortty afler starting D - Engine stall! whilB vehicle Is driven F: - Red warning Ugn

Technical data Engine Four Cylinder, lour stroke, horizontally opposed, in rear. Air cooling by fan, thermostat-controlled. Pressure oil feed with gea

Chassis Beetle Platform frame with tunnel shaped center member; engine/transmission unit bolted to rear frame fork. Front axle bolted to frame head.

Electrical system Voltage 12 volts Battery 45 Ah Starter 0.7 bhp Alternator 700 watts (14 volts/50 amp.) V belt size 11.3 x912 LA "XDA" (&a

Capacities Fuel tank: Beetle . . . Convertible Engine Transmission at oil change Windshield washer container Beetle Convertible Operating pressure U.S

Emission Control System In the Interest of Clean Afr Pollution of our environment is of increasing concern to all ol us. We urge you to join us in our

Crankcase Ventilation Through crankcase ventilation harmful emissions from the engine crankcase are not permitted lo reach the outside atmosphere. The

page Oil pressure warning light 17 Rear seat: removing and Installing 47 Rear view mirrors 20 Rear window defogger 19 Reverse 22 Safety belts 11 bfial

Fuel Evaporation Control The sealed Volkswagen luel evaporation system prevents gasoline vapors Irom escaping to the atmosphere through the following

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Gas Station Information Starting Start in Neutral only. It is not necessary to depress the accele-rator pedal when starting. Electronic fuel injection

Fuse box Under dashboard Additional fuses for: Back-up lights - in engine compartment above ignition coil. Rear window defogger (main current) -under

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