Vehicle owner's manual Volkswagen Passat B5

Controls, instruments and equipment
1 - Electric window control switch. 2 - Central locking control key. 3 - Internal door lock handle. 4 - Installation of exterior mirrors. 5 - External lighting switch. 6 - Air...

Vehicle keys
The car comes with two regular keys A and one spare key B, which fit all locks. We recommend keeping the spare key in your wallet. The spare key should only be used if the regular...

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

Trunk lid (rear door of the station wagon)
Via the trunk lid lock (back door) the car doors can be centrally locked and unlocked. It is also possible to lock the boot lid (back door) for a long time. Lock cylinder...

Remote control of locks
The following operations can be performed using remote radio control without using conventional keys: using the central door locking system to unlock and lock the doors, turn on...

Electric 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, there...

Rear view mirrors
Installation of mirrors Rear view mirrors should be installed before starting a trip so that the traffic situation behind the car can be seen at any time. Anti-glare interior...

Seat belts
When properly worn, seat belts keep the driver and passengers in a seated position. The belts significantly reduce the energy of movement that is absorbed during a collision. This...

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

Seat headrests
The front seat headrests are adjustable in height and tilt; rear – by height. Headrests should be installed according to the person's height. Correctly installed headrests provide...

Front seats
Correct seat installation is necessary for: quick and confident access to controls, a relaxed and non-tiring body position, maximum efficiency of seat belts and airbags. Driver's...

Front seats (manual adjustment)
1 - Seat adjustment in the longitudinal direction. Pull the handle up and move the seat. Then release the handle and move the seat a little further until the lock engages....

Front seats (electrically adjustable)
Switches A and B are used to adjust the position of the seats using the electric drive. Regulation is also carried out when the ignition is off. The handwheel C is used to...

Memory for driver's seat
The driver's seat memory allows you to store your individual adjustments of the seat position and exterior mirrors. Up to three people can store their individual adjustments by...

Memorizing seat and exterior mirror adjustments for forward movement
Execution order 1. Turn on the ignition. 2. Adjust the seat position. 3. Set the position of both outside mirrors. 4. Press one of the memory keys D and hold it down for...

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

Rear bench seat (Sedan)
Lockable seat back If you cannot pull the release button A upwards, use key B to unlock the lock located on the button. Folding the backrest Pull up button A and at the same time...

Rear bench seat (Station wagon)
To increase the luggage compartment capacity, the rear bench seat can be folded down: on a vehicle with a split rear bench seat, each of the two parts of the seat can be folded...

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

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 the uniform distribution of the load (weight of people and cargo). Heavy objects should be...

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

Parking brake
To engage the parking brake, pull the parking brake lever up hard enough. If the road is on a steep incline, additionally engage 1st gear or set the automatic transmission to the...

Manual transmission
Reverse gear should only be engaged when the car has come to a complete stop. When the engine is running, the clutch pedal should be fully depressed for a few moments to avoid...

Automatic transmission
Work programs The automatic transmission control system provides for various transmission operation programs. Depending on the driver's actions or the vehicle's driving...

Automatic transmission selector positions
The instrument cluster has a display that shows the position of the selector. Warning: Never move the selector lever to the "R" or "P" position while driving. R - Parking lock....

Sequential automatic transmission
Work programs The automatic transmission control system provides for various transmission operation programs. Depending on the driver's actions or the vehicle's driving...

Sequential automatic transmission selector positions
The instrument cluster has a display that shows the position of the selector. Warning: Never move the selector lever to the "R" or "P" position while driving. The gearbox may be...

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

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

Starting the engine
Warning: There is a risk of poisoning when running the engine in a closed room! Before starting the engine, place the gear shift lever in neutral (for an automatic transmission,...

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

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

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

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

Violations of primary importance (red pictograms)
The following messages may indicate abnormal operation or warnings of high priority: oil pressure too low; brake system failure; coolant level too low or coolant temperature too...

Minor violations (yellow pictograms)
high wear of brake linings; low windshield washer fluid level; low fuel supply. When a yellow pictogram appears, one sound signal sounds. The appearance of pictograms means a...

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

Switches and switches
1 – Outdoor lighting switch off parking lights low beam or high beam The headlights only light when the ignition is on. When the engine is started and after the ignition is turned...

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 indicator...

Cruise control
To relieve the driver from the need to maintain the desired speed with the accelerator pedal, cruise control is used, which ensures a constant set speed above approximately 30...

Windscreen wipers and washers
Windscreen wipers and washers operate only when the ignition is on. In freezing weather, before turning on the windshield wipers for the first time during a trip, you should check...

Heating and ventilation
Controls: A - Temperature selection knob. B - Fan stage switch. C - Handle for distributing air supply to nozzles. D - Recirculation mode activation key. Handle A – temperature...

Heating and ventilation air supply nozzles
Heated or unheated air is supplied to the passenger compartment through all nozzles (depending on the position of handle A) air. The distribution of air supply to the nozzles is...

Air conditioning system
Controls: A - Temperature selection knob. B - Fan stage switch. C - Handle for distributing air supply to nozzles. D - Climate control on/off button. E - Recirculation mode key....

Air conditioning air supply nozzles
Heated or unheated air is supplied to the passenger compartment through all nozzles (depending on the position of handle A) air. The distribution of air supply to the nozzles is...

Climate control system «Climatronic»
Warning: Good visibility is essential for driving safety, and can only be achieved when all windows are clear of ice, snow and fogging. Therefore, thoroughly familiarize yourself...

Air supply nozzles for the «Climatronic» unit
When the corresponding keys are pressed, heated or unheated fresh air (ECON mode) or cooled air (AUTO mode) comes out of all the nozzles. The nozzles are controlled by keys 1, 13,...

Lift and slide roof hatch panel
The panel opens and closes with the ignition on using a rotary switch; when you press or pull the switch, the panel rises and falls. The panel can also be opened or closed after...

Interior lighting
A - Front lamp Switch positions: O - off. To the right - control via door contacts. Left - long-term switching on of the lamp. The delayed switch-off lamps remain on for...

Box for things
To open the lockable lid, lift the latch. Cooled box On cars with air conditioning or with the "Climatronic" system, there is an air supply nozzle in the box through which cooled...

Power sockets in the luggage compartment
The plug sockets can be used to power electrical devices up to 120 watts. However, if the engine is not running, the battery will be discharged. Sedan models The only power outlet...

How to drive economically
Fuel consumption, environmental impact, engine wear, brakes and tires depend on many factors. Individual driving style largely determines the cost of operating a vehicle and the...

Braking a car
The intensity of brake pad wear depends primarily on the operating conditions and driving style of the vehicle. Wear is particularly high in urban traffic conditions and when the...

Anti-lock braking system
The presence of an anti-lock braking system (ABS) on a vehicle significantly increases the level of active safety of the vehicle. The main advantage of service brakes equipped...

Traction control system (reduced engine torque, ASR)
Warning: Your driving style should always be adapted to the road surface and traffic conditions. The increased vehicle safety provided by this anti-skid system should not be a...

Traction control system with wheel braking (EDS)
Vehicles with anti-lock braking system (ABS) can be additionally equipped with traction control system with braking of the slipping wheel (electronically controlled differential...

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Cars with anti-lock braking systems may also be equipped with an electronic stability control system. The stabilization system controls the vehicle's dynamics in extreme...

Power steering system
When the engine is running, you should not keep the steering wheel in the full lock position for more than 15 seconds. Due to the prolonged presence of the steering wheels in the...

Fuel (petrol engines)
Cars with catalytic converter Engines 74 kW, 92 kW, 110 kW (1.8 l) and 110 kW (2.3 l) Super unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 95 or normal unleaded gasoline with an...

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

Work in the engine compartment
Warning: Be especially careful when working in the engine compartment! Warning: Turn off the engine and remove the ignition key. Warning: Apply the parking brake securely....

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

Basics of safe vehicle operation
Following the recommendations below will significantly increase your safety on the roads and keep your vehicle in good condition. Behind the wheel Correct driving technique also...

Vehicle performance characteristics
Dynamic characteristics With a 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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