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Vehicle owner's manual Volkswagen Passat B5

Controls, instruments and equipment
1 - Power window control switch. 2 - Control key for central locking. 3 - Internal handle of the door lock. 4 - Installation of exterior mirrors. 5 - External lighting switch. 6 -...

Car keys
The car is supplied with two regular keys A and one spare key B, which fit all locks. We recommend keeping the backup key in your wallet. The backup key should only be used when...

Doors, central locking
When the front doors or luggage compartment are unlocked or locked, the central locking system simultaneously unlocks or locks all doors, the fuel tank cap and, depending on the...

Trunk lid (back door of the station wagon)
By locking the trunk lid (back door) Vehicle doors can be centrally locked and unlocked. In addition, it is possible to lock the tailgate lock (tailgate) for a long time. Lock...

Remote radio control of locks
By means of radio remote control without the use of conventional keys, the following operations can be carried out: use the central door locking system to unlock and lock the door...

Power window control
The switches are located in the driver's door armrest. 1 - driver's door, 2 - front passenger door, 3 - safety switch, 4 - rear right door, 5 - rear left door In addition,...

Rear view mirrors
Installation of mirrors Rear-view mirrors must be installed before starting a trip in such a way that at any time you can see the traffic situation behind the car. Anti-glare...

Seat belts
Properly worn seat belts keep the driver and passengers in a seated position. Belts significantly reduce the energy of movement, which is extinguished in a collision. This...

Inflatable airbag system
Front airbags The front airbag system, in conjunction with the three-point seat belts, provides additional head and upper body protection for the driver and front passenger in the...

Seat head restraints
The headrests of the front seats are adjustable in height and inclination; rear - in height. The head restraints must be adjusted to the person's height. Properly fitted head...

Front seats
Proper seating is essential for: quick and confident access to controls, relaxed and not tiring body position, maximize the effectiveness of seat belts and airbags. Driver's seat...

Front seats (manual adjustment)
1 - Adjustment of a seat in the longitudinal direction. Pull the handle up and move the seat. Then release the handle and move the seat a little more until the latch is activated....

Front seats (electrical adjustment)
Using switches A and B, the seats are electrically adjusted. Regulation is also carried out with the ignition off. Handwheel C is used to mechanically adjust the lumbar support....

Driver's seat memory
The memory for the driver's seat makes it possible to remember your individual seat and exterior mirror adjustments. Up to three people can memorize their individual settings by...

Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for forward movement
Order of execution 1. Turn on the ignition. 2. Adjust the seat. 3. Set the position of both exterior mirrors. 4. Press one of the memory keys D and keep it pressed for...

Calling up seat and exterior mirror settings for forward driving
The memorized adjustments can be called up either by pressing the memory keys D or via the radio remote control. Calling via memory keys For safety reasons, adjustments can only...

Rear bench seat (Sedan)
Lockable seat back If it is not possible to pull up the release button A, use the key B to unlock the lock located on the button. Backrest folding Pull up button A and at the same...

Rear bench seat (station wagon)
To increase luggage space, the rear bench seat can be folded down: on vehicles with a split rear seat, each of the two parts of the seat can be folded down separately. The rear...

Cover for long luggage
Thanks to the long luggage cover, you can transport skis and other long items without getting them dirty or damaging the car interior. Loading the case The long luggage cover can...

Seat armrests
Front armrest The armrest can be installed in several positions. To set the position of the armrest, press the button at the end of the armrest A, fold the armrest down and...

Luggage compartment
To maintain good driving characteristics of the car, it is necessary to pay attention to an even distribution of the load (weight of people and cargo). Heavy objects should be...

Luggage shelf (station wagon)
Removing the shelf Pull back the shelf a little (arrow 1) and, holding it in this position, remove it from the side holders (arrow 2). Pull the shelf forward with your hands. Now...

Parking brake
To apply the parking brake, pull the parking brake lever firmly up. If there is a large slope of the road, you should additionally engage 1st gear or set the automatic...

Manual Transmission
Reverse gear should only be engaged when the vehicle is at a complete stop. With the engine running, fully depress the clutch pedal for a few moments to avoid grinding when...

Automatic transmission
Programs of work The automatic transmission control system provides for various transmission programs. Depending on the actions of the driver or on the driving conditions of the...

Positions of the selector of an automatic transmission
The instrument cluster has a display that shows which position the selector is in. Warning: Never move the selector to the position while driving "R" go "R". R – Parking lock....

Sequential automatic transmission
Programs of work The automatic transmission control system provides for various transmission programs. Depending on the actions of the driver or on the driving conditions of the...

Positions of the selector of the sequential automatic transmission
The instrument cluster has a display that shows which position the selector is in. Warning: Never, while moving, move the selector to the position "R" or "R". The gearbox may...

Adjustable steering column
The position of the steering column can be infinitely adjusted in the longitudinal direction and in height. To do this, press down the locking handle A located under the steering...

Egnition lock
Warning: Remove the key from the ignition lock only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop! Otherwise, the steering lock may engage while driving. Warning: To prevent the...

Engine start
Warning: There is a danger of poisoning when the engine is running in a closed room! Put the shift lever in neutral before starting the engine (with an automatic transmission, set...

Engine stop
After a prolonged high load on the engine, you should not immediately turn it off - you need to let it idle for two minutes to avoid a sharp temperature drop in different areas of...

Control devices
1 - tachometer, 2 - coolant temperature gauge, 3 - fuel gauge, 4 - speedometer, 5 - electronic clock with digital indication or trip computer display, 6 - selector position...

Pilot lamps
1 - traction control with engine torque reduction or electronic stabilization system, 2 - direction indicator when driving with a trailer, 3 - rear fog lights, 4 - electronic...

Automatic control system with multifunctional pointer
Only on vehicles with navigation system The automatic control system, when the ignition is on and while driving, constantly monitors the performance of certain functions and the...

Violations of paramount importance (red pictograms)
The following abnormal or high priority warning messages may be indicated: oil pressure too low; violation in the brake system; coolant level too low or coolant temperature too...

Violations of minor importance (yellow pictograms)
high wear of brake pads; low windshield washer fluid level; low fuel supply. When a yellow icon appears, one beep sounds. The appearance of icons indicates a warning. You should...

Navigation system
On vehicles with a navigation system, you can select the following modes by pressing the button again: navigation pointer; multifunctional pointer / automatic control system. When...

Breakers and switches
1 - Outdoor lighting switch off parking lights low or high beam Headlights are on only when the ignition is on. During engine start and after the ignition is turned off, they...

Steering column switch for direction indicators and headlights
The direction indicators only work when the ignition is on. Right turn signal, switch up (1). Left turn signal switch down (2). When the direction indicator is on, the control...

Cruise control
To relieve the driver of the need to press the accelerator pedal to maintain the desired speed, cruise control provides a constant set speed above about 30 km/h, if only the...

Windshield wipers and washers
The windshield wipers and washer only operate when the ignition is on. In case of frost, before turning on the windshield wipers for the first time in a trip, you should check if...

Heating and ventilation
Controls: A - Temperature selection knob. B - Fan step switch. С - Knob for distributing the air supply to the nozzles. D - Key for turning on the recirculation mode. Knob A -...

Heating and ventilation air nozzles
Through all nozzles, heated or unheated (depending on the position of the handle A) air. The distribution of the air supply to the nozzles is determined by the position of the...

Climate control
Controls: A - Temperature selection knob. B - Fan step switch. С - Knob for distributing the air supply to the nozzles. D - On / off key for the air conditioning system. E -...

Air conditioning nozzles
Through all nozzles, heated or unheated (depending on the position of the handle A) air. The distribution of the air supply to the nozzles is determined by the position of the...

Climate control «Climatronic»
Warning: To ensure traffic safety, good visibility is of great importance, which can only be achieved when all windows are clear of ice, snow and there is no fogging of the...

Installation Air Nozzles «Climatronic»
When the corresponding keys are pressed, heated or unheated fresh air comes out of all nozzles (mode "ECON") or chilled air (mode "AUTO"). Nozzles are controlled by keys 1, 13,...

Sliding sunroof panel
The panel opens and closes with the ignition on via a rotary switch; pressing or pulling the switch raises and lowers the panel. The panel can also be opened or closed after...

Interior lighting
A - front cover Switch positions: Oh - off. To the right - control by means of door contacts. To the left - long inclusion of a plafond. The lights with a switch-off delay remain...

Storage box
To open the lockable lid, lift the lock. Refrigerated box On vehicles with air conditioning or "Climatronic" the box has an air supply nozzle through which cooled air enters (only...

Power outlets in luggage compartment
Power outlets can be used to power electrical appliances up to 120 watts. However, when the engine is not running, the battery will be discharged. Sedan models The only socket is...

How to drive economically
Fuel consumption, environmental load, engine, brake and tire wear depend on many factors. Individual driving style largely determines the cost of operating a car and the amount of...

Vehicle braking
The intensity of wear of the brake pads depends primarily on the operating conditions and driving style of the car. Wear is especially high in urban traffic and when operating a...

Anti-Lock Braking System
The presence of an anti-lock braking system on the car (ABS) significantly increases the degree of active safety of the car. The main advantage of the service brakes equipped with...

Traction control (reduced engine torque, ASR)
Warning: Driving style must always be in accordance with road and traffic conditions. The increased vehicle safety achieved by this traction control system should not be used as...

Anti-slip system with wheel braking (EDS)
Vehicles with anti-lock braking system (ABS) can be additionally equipped with an anti-slip system with braking of a slipping wheel (electronically controlled differential lock)....

Electronic stabilization system (ESP)
Vehicles with an anti-lock braking system can also be equipped with an electronic stabilization system. The stabilization system controls the dynamics of the car in extreme...

Power steering
With the engine running, you should not hold the steering wheel fully turned for more than 15 seconds. Due to the long stay of the steered wheels in the extreme position, the...

Fuel (gasoline engines)
Vehicles with a catalytic converter Motors 74 kW, 92 kW, 110 kW (1.8 l) and 110 kW (2.3 l) Super unleaded petrol with an octane rating of 95 or regular unleaded petrol with an...

Fuel (diesel engines)
Diesel fuel according to DIN EN 590. Cetane number not less than 49. Fuel RME (biodiesel fuel) according to DIN 51 606. Diesel vehicles can be run on PME fuel (vegetable oil...

Work in the engine compartment
Warning: Take special care when working in the engine compartment! Warning: Switch off the engine, remove the ignition key from the lock. Warning: Set the parking brake firmly....

Opening the hood of the engine compartment
Unlocking To unlock the hood, pull out the handle located on the side pillar to the left under the instrument panel - the hood of the engine compartment will be released from the...

Fundamentals of safe car operation
Following the recommendations below will greatly increase your safety on the roads and keep your vehicle in good condition. Behind the wheel Competent driving technique also...

Vehicle performance characteristics
Dynamic characteristics With petrol engine Maximum speed, km/h Acceleration time, s Sedan station wagon 0–80 km/h 0–100 km/h Sedan station wagon Sedan station wagon 74 kW MK 192...

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