Volkswagen BEETLE-1977 User Manual

Ignition/steering lock
The steering is equipped with an anti-
theft ignition lock.
For your protection, fasten safety belts.
Make sure the gearshift lever Is in
Neutral before turning the Ignition key.
1 — Ignition off/steering locked.
Insert the key. If it is difficult to turn
the key, gently move the steering
wheel until the key turns freely.
2 - Ignition on/steering free (for towing).
3-Starter engages.
The key returns to posilion 2 as soon
as it is released, Never operate the
starter longer than a few seconds. If
the engine should fail to start, turn
the key back to position 1 and repeat
the starting procedure. More on start-
ing on page 23.
To remove the key and to lock the steer-
ing, turn the key back to position 1 and
pull It out. Turn the steering wheel until
it locks.
The steering column will lock when you
remove the key. Therefore DO NOT
REMOVE the key while you are driving
or as the car is rolling to a stop.
If you leave the key in the ignition/steer-
ing lock, the buzzer will sound when the
driver's door is opened. This Is your
reminder to remove the key.
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Brake warning light
Your Volkswagen is equipped with a dual
circuit brake system. Both circuits, one
for the front drakes and one for the rear
brakes, can function independently.
If the brake warning light lights up when
you apply the brakes while driving, one
of the two brake circuits may have failed.
First make sure the parking brake is fully
released.
Note
If one brake circuit should have failed,
the other will still operate, but a longer
distance and greater pedal pressure are
required to bring the car to a halt.
Pull off the road and stop.
Try out the effectiveness of the brakes
by carefully starting and stopping on the
road shoulder.
If you judge that the brakes operate
safely enough to take you to the nearest
dealer, proceed cautiously and at low
speed If you do not feel it is safe to con-
tinue, have your car towed to the nearest
dealer for repair.
Proper functioning of brake warning light
The brake warning light will light up when
the ignition is turned on. It will go out
after the engine has been started and the
parking brake released. This is your
assurance that the brake warning light
functions properly.
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Volkswagen BEETLE-1977 Specifications

General

Brand	Volkswagen
Model	BEETLE-1977
Category	Automobile
Language	English