Vehicle owner's manual Volkswagen Passat B3

About the environmental friendliness of the Volkswagen Passat
The Volkswagen Passat is designed in such a way that it causes minimal harm to the environment - for this reason, when designing this model, the manufacturers, whenever possible,...

Car security systems
The Volkswagen Passat is a model of a safe car. It offers an unusually high level of active and passive safety equipment. Active safety means include a well-thought-out design of...

General view of controls
1. Adjusting the height of the upper seat belt mount 2. Adjusting the outside rearview mirror 3. Pre-heating/starting device of diesel engine 4. Main switch for external lighting,...

Car keys
The car comes with two keys A and one key B. Warning: If you leave your car even for a short time, do not leave the keys in it. A - master key. This key fits all locks. B -...

Central lock
When opening and locking the front doors with the key, the central locking system locks or unlocks all doors, the fuel filler cap and, depending on the position of the lock, the...

Back door
With the key slot (a) in the horizontal position, the tailgate can be closed and opened, and locked and unlocked with the central lock. It can also be unlocked and locked...

Car alarm system
The alarm is automatically activated when the driver's or passenger's door is locked with the key. To do this, hold the key in the closed position and wait for the signal from the...

Infrared remote control
The infrared remote control allows you to remotely perform the following actions: centralized locking and unlocking of doors and windows, switching on and off the alarm, closing...

Front seat adjustment
Correct installation of the seats ensures: easy access to all controls relaxed and non-tiring driving position maximum efficiency of seat belts and air bags. Warning: The front...

Rear seats of a car
Setting the backrest tilt The backrest can be adjusted in one of two positions. To change the position of the backrest, pull the lever (A) forward. Set the backrest to the desired...

Car luggage compartment
To maintain good driving characteristics of the vehicle, it is necessary to ensure that the load is evenly distributed (people and luggage) in the car. Heavy loads are best...

Pedals and handbrake
Pedals Access to the pedals must be free at all times! Down (under the driver's feet) there should be no objects that could slip under the pedals. There should be no mats or...

Manual transmission
Reverse gear can only be engaged after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. When changing gears, it is recommended to hold the lever in neutral for a while with the clutch...

Automatic transmission
Gear shifting in the automatic transmission gearbox can occur according to one of two schemes: sport or economical. The selection of the shift scheme is performed automatically,...

Height adjustable steering column
The steering wheel can be set at different heights. To do this, lower the lever to the left of the steering column, then move the steering wheel to the desired height, then raise...

Car ignition switch
Petrol engines 1 - Engine off. Steering may be locked. Key may be removed from lock 2 - Ignition on (working position) 3 - Engine start (starter) Diesel engines 1 - Fuel supply...

Starting the car engine
General instructions Caution: When starting the engine in closed areas, remember that without adequate ventilation there is a risk of fatal carbon monoxide poisoning! Before...

Instrument panel
The arrangement of instruments may vary on different models. 1 - Speedometer with digital trip meter 2 - Tachometer or clock 3 - digital clock or multi-function indicator 4 -...

Control lights
The location of the control lamps on the instrument panel depends on the model of the car and the engine. To determine the purpose of the lamps, they are always marked with the...

Dashboard switches
Instructions In right-hand drive vehicles, the switch layout is different, however, the symbols on the buttons and handles are the same as those on left-hand drive vehicles. When...

Direction indicator and low/high beam switch lever
The direction indicators only work when the ignition is on. To turn on the right turn signals, you need to lift the lever; to turn on the left indicators, lower the lever. When...

Constant speed control device
The device is designed to maintain a constant speed of over 35 km/h, if the engine power allows it, during uniform movement on a high-speed road. Warning: The constant speed...

Windscreen wipers/washers (right steering column switch)
The windshield wipers only work when the ignition is on. Heated windshield washer nozzles automatically adjust the heating power depending on the outside temperature when the...

Heating and ventilation (manual heater)
Handle A - Fan mode switch and outside air supply regulator 4 fixed fan operation modes (speeds) can be set. In the handle position between 1 and 0, the outside air supply to the...

Automatically controlled heater (Thermotronic)
With automatic control of the heater, the desired interior temperature is reached in the shortest possible time and maintained at a constant level. Temperature sensors outside and...

Car air conditioning
An air conditioner is a device capable of cooling the outside air entering the passenger compartment. A car air conditioner is combined with a heater into a single system - an...

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