Volkswagen Caravelle User Manual

OPERATION
Notes on driving
Starting
The engine can only be started when
selector lever is at "N" or "P". See also
"Starting engine" on page 31.
Selecting a driving range
Before selecting a gear with vehicle
stationary and engine running, always
operate footbrake. This also applies
when moving lever from "P" to "N".
Depending on vehicle version, there
may also be an additional electrical se-
lector lever safety catch. The lever can
then only be moved out of the P position
when the brake pedal is depressed and
the knob in the selector lever pressed.
Particularly when the idling speed is
high (after starting from cold) it is ne-
cessary to hold the vehicle with the
handbrake.
This is necessary because with an auto-
matic gearbox the transmission of power
is not completely stopped even at idling
speed - the vehicle tends to "creep".
When selecting a gear with vehicle sta-
tionary, do not depress accelerator.
When a driving range is selected with
the vehicle stationary, the throttle must
on no account be opened (e.g. by hand
from engine compartment). The vehicle
will otherwise move immediately -
possibly even with handbrake applied.
Before working on the engine when it is
running, place selector lever at "P" and
apply handbrake.
If the lever is moved accidentally into
"N" when driving, release accelerator
and let the engine speed drop to idling
before selecting a forward gear again.
Driving downhill in winter
Before driving down a long slippery
gradient after starting from cold in a ve-
hicle with a carburetor engine, ensure
that engine is warmed up enough to
idle at normal speed. Otherwise the en-
gine braking effect will be limited when
accelerator pedal is released and gentle
braking on the slippery surface will not
be possible.
Stopping
To stop vehicle temporarily such as at
traffic lights, all that is necessary is to
apply the brakes. It is not necessary to
move lever to "N". The engine should
however only be running at idling speed.
Parking
On level ground all you need do is to
apply the handbrake. On a gradient the
handbrake should be applied firmly first
and then the parking lock engaged. This
will ensure that the locking mechanism
is not too heavily loaded and makes lock
easier to disengage.
Tow starting
On vehicles with an automatic gearbox
the engine cannot be started by towing
or pushing the vehicle.
When battery is flat, the engine can be
started from the battery of another vehi-
cle by using a jumper cable. See
"Emergency starting", page 111.
Towing
If the vehicle has to be towed at any
time, you must read the instructions in
the section "Towing" on page 112.
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Volkswagen Caravelle Specifications

General

Brand	Volkswagen
Model	Caravelle
Category	Automobile
Language	English