Vehicle owner's manual Volkswagen Passat B6

Identification data
Sticker with car data Fig. 1.1. Sticker with vehicle data The vehicle identification sticker (Fig. 1.1) is located to the left of the spare wheel well. The identification sticker...

Replacing the battery in the remote control
Fig. 1.8. Removing the remote control cover Press the side button 2 on the remote control key 3 and remove the emergency key 4 (Fig. 1.8). Remove cover 1 forcefully in the...

Remote control of locks
Fig. 1.12. Remote control unit for locks The following operations can be performed by means of remote radio control without the use of mechanical keys: (keys 1 and 2): lock and...

Unlocking a single door
Unlocking when individual door unlocking mode is enabled To unlock the vehicle, while within the range of the remote control, point the radio key at the vehicle and briefly press...

Doors, central locking
When unlocking or locking the driver's door mechanically thanks to the central locking (central locking system) all doors, including the trunk lid lock, are unlocked or locked...

Central locking key
Fig. 1.14. Central locking button: 1 – unlock button; 2 – lock button Blocking By pressing button 2 all doors and the trunk lid are locked. Opening the doors and trunk lid from...

Trunk lid
Lock cylinder positions Fig. 1.16. Position of the lock cylinder Position A: The boot lid can be locked and unlocked using the central locking system. Position B: The trunk lid is...

Security alarm system
The security alarm system makes it much more difficult to maliciously enter or steal a car. In the event of unauthorized entry into the car, the sound and light alarm signals are...

Electric window control
Fig. 1.20. Driver's door electric window switches: 1 – driver's door; 2 – front passenger door; 3 – safety switch; 4 – rear right door; 5 – rear left door The switches for the...

Operation of window lifts with ignition on
Opening Using the switch in the driver's door, press the corresponding switch to the first fixed position. The window opening is controlled manually. Briefly press the switch to...

Lift and slide roof hatch panel
Operating principle All opening and closing functions of the glass panel sliding and tilting sunroof are performed with the ignition on. After the ignition is switched off, the...

Solar Powered Fan Drive
On vehicles with solar panels on the sliding sunroof panel, when there is sufficient sunlight, the fan automatically switches to solar power when the ignition is turned off and...

Opening the engine compartment hood
Fig. 1.24. Hood opening lever in the car interior: 1 – lever To unlock the hood, pull the handle located on the left under the front panel - the engine compartment hood will be...

Instrument panel and controls
Fig. 1.26. Controls: 1 – door opening handle; 2 – single lock control buttons; 3 – External lighting switch; 4 – Parking brake switch; 5 – deflectors for directed air supply; 6 –...

Control and signal lamps
Airbag system The indicator lamp lights up for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. On vehicles with the front passenger airbag deactivated, the indicator lamp flashes...

Switches and switches
Outdoor Light Switch Fig. 1.31. Lighting mode switches: 1 – external lighting switch; 2 – backlight of control devices; 3 – headlight range adjuster Low beam and high beam...

Steering column switch for direction indicators and headlights
Fig. 1.32. 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...

Windscreen wipers and washers
Fig. 1.33. Steering column switch for windshield wiper and windshield washer modes Please note: Windscreen wipers and washers only operate when the ignition is on. Note: In...

Interior lighting
Front lamp Fig. 1.35. Front lamp Switch A. This switch controls the front lamp and both reading lights. Switch positions: middle position - off; right - control via door contacts;...

Rear view mirrors
Fig. 1.38. Rear view mirror control diagram Rear view mirrors should be installed before starting a trip so that the traffic situation behind the car can be seen at any time....

Cup holders
Front cup holder Fig. 1.41. Front cup holder There are two cup holders near the parking brake lever (Fig. 1.41). Do not place any hot drinks, such as coffee or tea, in the cup...

Cigarette lighter
Fig. 1.44. Central cigarette lighter The cigarette lighter is switched on by pressing its button. When the element heats up to red-hot, the button will return to its original...

Boxes for things
Fig. 1.45. Glove compartment To open the lockable lid, lift the handle (Fig. 1.45). Caution: For safety reasons, the box lid must always be kept closed while driving. Cooled box...

Fuel tank filler flap
Unlocking the fuel filler flap Pulling the switch in the driver's door unlocks the fuel filler flap. The flap can also be unlocked with the ignition off. The fuel filler neck is...

Trunk
Please note: When transporting heavy objects, the vehicle's handling characteristics change due to the change in the center of gravity. Therefore, you should select your driving...

Luggage rack
The shelf behind the rear seat can be used to store items of clothing. Please note that placing items of clothing on the luggage rack may significantly limit your view of the rear...

Roof rack
When transporting cargo on the roof, the following should be taken into account: Since the roof has gutters, you should not use any roof rack that comes to hand. We recommend...

Spare wheel
Removal the spare tire The spare wheel is located in a niche under the trunk flooring. It is secured with a flywheel. Fig. 1.49. Removing the spare wheel To keep both hands free...

On-board tool and jack
Caution: The jack supplied with your vehicle is designed for your vehicle model only. Under no circumstances should this jack be used to lift heavier vehicles or other objects....

Front seats
Correct seat installation is necessary for: quick and confident access to controls; relaxed and non-tiring body position; maximum efficiency of seat belts and airbags. Caution:...

Seat adjustment
Seat adjustment in longitudinal direction Fig. 1.51. Driver's seat adjustment diagram Pull the handle up and move the seat. Then release the handle and move the seat a little...

Front seats (electrically adjustable)
Fig. 1.52. Seat adjustment switches Switches A and B are used to adjust the position of the seats using the electric drive (Fig. 1.52). Adjustment can also be made with the...

Headrests
The headrests are height-adjustable according to the person's body type. Correctly installed headrests provide effective protection together with the seat belts. Height adjustment...

Armrests
Front armrest Fig. 1.58. Front armrest There is a storage compartment in the armrest. To open the compartment, lift the lid. The armrest can be set in several positions. To change...
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Rear seats
To increase the luggage capacity, the backrest of the rear seat can be folded forward. On vehicles with separate rear seats, the backrests of both seats fold separately. Lockable...

Loading the long luggage cover
The long luggage cover can be loaded from the trunk side. Open the trunk lid and clear the middle of the trunk of any luggage items. Fig. 1.62. The cover in the folded state Press...

Heating and ventilation
With the help of the car heating and ventilation system, you can set a comfortable temperature for the passengers in the cabin. To do this, you should set the controls for this...

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
Fig. 1.64. Manual heating controls: 1 – temperature controller; 2 – Economy mode switch; 3 – Rear window heating switch; 4 – air circulation mode switch; 5 – additional heater or...

Climate control
Climate control (Climatronic system) fully automatically maintains the set temperature inside the car. To do this, the temperature of the air supplied to the passenger compartment...

Starting the engine
Ignition and steering wheel lock switch Fig. 1.67. Ignition switch: 1 – ignition off, steering not locked; 2 – ignition and preheating are on (diesel models); 3 – engine start The...

Manual transmission
Five-speed gearbox To engage reverse gear with this transmission, there is no need to press the shift lever down first. Reverse gear should only be engaged when the car has come...

Four and five-speed automatic transmissions
Work programs The automatic transmission control system provides for various transmission operation programs. Depending on the driver's actions or the vehicle's driving...

Electronically controlled parking brake
The parking brake switch is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. To engage the parking brake, press and hold the switch until the indicator lamp...

Anti-skid system
The anti-skid system (electronic stabilization system – ESP) operates in conjunction with the anti-lock braking system (ABC) and includes the traction control system (electronic...

Parking warning light
Fig. 1.69. Warning alarm triggering zone The Park Distance Control (PDC) system uses ultrasonic sensors to determine the distance to the nearest obstacle behind the vehicle. Four...

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