Volkswagen Station Vagon 1973 Bedienungshandbuch

Type 2Volkswagen Owner’s Manual:Operation and Maintenance

No other express warranties, as to Volkswagen vehicles sold in the United States are made either by Volkswagen of America, Inc. (“VWoA”), or by the ma

9Warrantyoutside the United Statesand CanadaNo otherwarranties madeItems notcovered bywarranty4. If the vehicle is brought to an authorized Volkswagen

Let us explain the warranty . . .Volkswagen of America Inc. is proud of the quality of the auto-mobiles it imports. It warrants new vehicles for a per

Spark plugs and ignition points are subject to wear. Periodic replacements ensure you of maximum engine performance and gasoline economy.Wiper blades

Volkswagen parts, accessories and exchange units are identified by these trademarks.All meet the same exacting quality control standards as the origin

Dear VW Owner:A lot has gone into the manufacture of your Volkswagen. Including advanced en-gineering techniques, rigid quality control and dem

This sticker is your assurance that your 1973 Volkswagen complies with all U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards which were in

Vehicle Identification:The Chassis Number The Engine NumberThe Identification Plateis stamped on the crankcase below the breather (not visible).

Key DoorsThe same key is used for the ignition/steering lock, the doors and the rear luggage compartment.It is a good idea to keep a record of y

The sliding doorAlways drive with a securely locked sliding door.To open the sliding door from the outside, press the handle down and slide the d

Last nameFirst name InitialStreetTownStateZip codeArea code Tel. No.Owner:

The rear lid WindowsTo open the vent windows, turn knob in driving direction, move locking lever for-ward and push out window.To make cl

SeatsWe recommend you do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Your seat may suddenly jerk forward or backward, which could result in loss

The front passenger seat can be adjusted to two different positions. Lift the seat cushion at the front edge and move the seat into the s

Safety beltsSafety belts for front seatsSafety belts for rear seatsDo not strap in more than one person in each belt. Belt careA safety belt is provid

Instrument panel1 - Heater temperature lever (TEMP)1a- Vents for heating and defrosting(two for each side)2 - Heat distribution lever (HEAT-DEF)2a- Wa

Ignition steering lock Indicator or warning lightsFuel gaugeFasten safety belts.Make sure the gearshift lever is in Neutral (Manual Transmission) when

b - Alternator warning light e - Oil pressure warning light7 - Brake warning light5 - Speedometer dial6 - this dial can be used for installation

15 - Emergency flasher switch11- Headlight switchInstrument illumination13 - Interior light switch for rearpassenger compartment18 - Rear window defog

Windshield washerTo spray washer fluid on the windshield, pull the lever toward the steering wheel. You can operate the washer from

Sun visors Front interior lightCoat hooks/Assist handlesRear view mirrorsInside day-night mirrorOutside mirrorTo protect the driver from side glare, t

Volkswagen Owner’s Manual:Operation and MaintenanceV O L K S W A G E N W E R K A K T I E N G E S E L L S C H A F T1973 ModelsVolkswagenStation Wagona

Controls for Manual Transmission1 - Clutch pedalAlways depress the clutch pedal fully when changing gears. Do not hold the car on a steep hill wi

4 - Gearshift leverYour Volkswagen has a fully synchronized transmission. The four forward gears and a reverse gear are arranged as illustrated. The s

P = ParkR = ReverseN = NeutralD = Drive2 =1 =Controls for Automatic TransmissionRemember the following basic rules:The selector lever may be shifted

31The driving rangesRange 1 is needed on rare occasions, such as steep mountain driving. The first gear engages immediately upon selecting “

ParkingWhen stopping temporarily, at traffic lights for example, it is not necessary to move the selector lever to Neutral. Simply apply one

33Never start or let the engine run in an en-closed unventilated area. Exhaust fumes from the engine contain carbon monoxide which is colorle

(optional equipment)AshtraysFront AshtrayPull to open it. You can remove the ashtray by depressing the leaf spring and pulling the tray out.Sli

35This right red lever controls the tempera-ture level (OFF - MAX)Heater temperature lever 1 (TEMP) Hints for defogging and defrostingLever up — heat

36Ventilation (3)The fresh air circulation system provides a continuous draft-free exchange of air while driving.them. You can open and close

37VW Air ConditionerOperating ControlsThe four ball type outlets (3c) can be rotated in their sockets to any position to direct cool air int

©1972 Volkswagenwerk AktiengesellschaftMay not be reproduced or translated in whole or in part without the written consent of Volkswagenwerk.Specifica

38Starting the Air ConditionerWith the windows closed and the fresh air ventilation turned off, turn the air temper-ature control to the desired

39VW Auxiliary Heater(optional equipment)The auxiliary heater can be operated with-out turning on then engine. However, when it is very cold we r

40Towing and trailer haulingManual TransmissionWhen towing your Volkswagen with Automatic Transmission, please also observe the following in

41Winter operationDoor locksDuring the winter months, the battery is subjected to greater use than in the sum-mer months. More current is c

42TiresYour Volkswagen is equipped with tubeless radial ply tires. Volkswagen tires conform to all applicable U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standa

43Do not drive with worn tores or tires showing cuts or bruises as they may lead to sudden deflation.Winter tiresTo achieve best all-around c

44Spare wheelLocation in rear luggagecompartmentThe spare wheel is stored in the rear luggage compartment. To remove it, take off the cover

45Changing a wheelLater we expand on these steps in greater detail.If you have a flat tire, move off the road-way. Turn on the emergency flasher.

46Loosen all wheel nuts counterclockwise about one turn with the socket wrench. Insert the breaker bar to make full use of its leverage. Do

47Step 9To install the hub cap, place it around the lower part of the wheel center. With a firm blow of your hand on the upper part, the hub

The first maintenance service at 600 miles is free of charge (you only pay for engine and transmission oil).You are further entitled to free diagnosis

48Container for windshield washer fluidIt is located on the right under the dash-board and has a capacity of 2.9 U. S. pints (2.4 Imp. pt.).Br

49FusesThe 12-point fuse box with plug-in arrange-ment for relays is located under the instrument panel on the right hand side of the stee

50BatteryThe 16 amp fuse for the warm air blower is located in the engine compartment near the blower motor.* optional equipmentThe 16 amp fuse f

51Fuel supplyBefore reinstalling the battery, clean all terminals and connections. Remove corro-sion. Put the battery in its stowage posi-tion an

52Washing your VWCleaning your VWThe paint on your VW is very durable, and so is the upholstery. But a car can get a lot of abuse f

53WaxingWaxing is not really needed when you have washed your car with VW’s Car Wash and Wax. If you do not use a car wash liquid with

54Bulb chartYour Volkswagen is equipped with double filament seven inch sealed beam units. Should it become necessary to replace a sealed beam,

55Side marker light bulbFront turn signal / parking light bulb Rear turn signal / stop / tail light bulb or back-up light bulbRemove Phillips screws.T

56Pull interior light out carefully with a screwdriver.Take bulb out.Interior light bulbLicense plate light bulbOpen engine compartment lid.Remo

57Spark plugsEngine compartmentCleaning spark plugsRemoving spark plugsInstalling spark plugsUnscrew the spark plugs with a suitable spark plug

Pictures and text in this manual are based on the 1973 Volkswagen Station Wagon with manual transmission. Where the con-trols, equipment and tec

58Checking the engine oil levelOnly add the amount of oil that is needed. Always select a well-known brand and the recommended grade. Details about

59Changing the engine oilChange the oil in your engine at least every 3,000 miles. This is very important as the lubricating properties o

60Manual Transmission oilBoth transmission and final drive are combined in one housing. The lubricant used is hypoid oil that is changed by

61NoteAll the dust present in the air drawn in by the engine is retained by the filter element in the air cleaner.Air cleanerA dirty ai

62Front axleLift the front end of the car to take the weight off the front wheels. This is neces-sary to free the bearings to accept the

63Engine oilAlways use a name brand oil labeled “For Service SD” (“MS”) for the engine of your Volkswagen.Temperature ranges of SAE gradesEngine oils

64Transmission oil and Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)B - Automatic TransmissionTransmission and final drive are both lubricated with hypoid oil ac

65TroubleshootingYour Volkswagen should repay you with trouble-free driving if it receives regular maintenance.Should you ever encounter difficulty in

66VW will not start:engine turns over8. If spark is fairly good at plugs,trouble is most likely in fuelsystemA. Caused by improper startin

67Owner RelationsThere are more than 1150 authorized Volkswagen dealers in the 50 U. S. states. Their addresses and telephone numbers are comp

8561372434273060/64395048245454451558/595213357668162557632351492534232522272544162662792860/64242725Safety beltsSeatsSliding doorSliding roofSpare wh

68MaineMassachusettsNew HampshireRhode IslandVermontIllinoisIowaMinnesotaNorth DakotaSouth DakotaWisconsinKentuckyOhioIndianaMichiganFloridaGeorgiaSou

Bore 3.54 in. (90 mm)Stroke 2.60 in. (66 mm)Displacement 102.5 cu. in. (1679 cc)Compression ratio 7.3:1Maximum output SAE net Manual Transm. 63 hp at

70Voltage 12 VoltsBattery 45 AhStarter 0.7 hpAlternator with regulator max. 55 AV-belt size 9.0 x 965Ignition distributor with combined vacuum and cen

71We think it is better that way.So he learns to fix Volkswagens before he starts working on your car. Rather than while he is working on your car.Eve

72Lots of service stations say they can repair Volkswagens and a lot of them really can.Authorized VW Dealers use a unique service system specially de

73VW Diagnosis and MaintenanceThe VW Diagnosis and Maintenance Service has been devel-oped to give each car “tailored maintenance”. In other wo

74Your Authorized Volkswagen Dealer will certify on the mileage chart at the end of this manual which services have been completed.If you

75Oil ChangeOil Change and Maintenance Service 600 MilesThe free maintenance service at 600 miles consists of the following: (Lubricants, fluids and m

76Oil Change ServiceVW Diagnosis and MaintenanceRear axle and transmission:Engine: Change oil, clean oil strainer.1 -(only applicable operations on yo

77Front axle and steering:Ball joints: Check play.10 -Test drive if Diagnosis is not followed by maintenance or repair. If maintenance or

Volkswagen offers a quality product. Maintain this quality by having your Volkswagen serviced regularly. A service schedule that we rec

78After your vehicle receives a VW Diagnosis, your Authorized Volkswagen Dealer can perform the VW Maintenance.A VW Maintenance every 6,000 miles cons

Oil Change Service3,000 miles79DateMiles(Dealer Stamp)DateMiles(Dealer Stamp)DateMiles(Dealer Stamp)DateMiles(Dealer Stamp)DateMiles(Dealer Stamp)Date

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Oil Change Service75,000 miles81DateMiles(Dealer Stamp)DateMiles(Dealer Stamp)DateMiles(Dealer Stamp)DateMiles(Dealer Stamp)DateMiles(Dealer Stamp)Dat

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The “National Traffic & Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966” requires manufacturers to be in a position to contact vehicle owners i

85Mo. Day Yr.VW Chassis NumberLast NameFirst Name InitialStreetNumberCityStatePlease print and give complete information.Zip Codeplease check one of t

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87Mo. Day Yr.VW Chassis NumberLast NameFirst Name InitialStreetNumberCityStatePlease print and give complete information.Zip Codeplease check one of t

Type:for the new VW automobileChassis No.Engine No.In accordance with the terms of warranty printed overleaf.WARRANTY VOUCHERDateAt MileageMake, Model

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