Volkswagen PASSAT User Manual

The Passat

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Issue: 1 July 2009. Printed in UK.

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Sheer pleasure.

Model shown is Highli ne with optional 18" ‘Chicago’ alloy wh eels and metallic paint.

Please note Ar ctic Blue Silver metallic paint is only available from stock and is not available to factory order.

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Design.

01 02 04

The minute you set eyes on the Passat, your heart will beat faster. The exterior

boasts power and charisma, with the wide track width and low-set front end

all producing a striking appearance, giving a hint of the driving pleasure to

come. The gleaming chrome-plated radiator grille surround (01) is a real

design highlight, reinforcing the story. The rounded in-set headlights add an

extra touch of style, with the rear lights using LED technolog y (04) for clearer,

brighter light. Add to that the confident shape of the C pillar (02) and the

curved breakaway edge of the rear, giving real body definition, and the story

of aerodynamic design and sports performance is complete.

It’s not just aesthetic appeal where the Passat excels, however. Innovative

design is also paramount. Right from initial development, many features

were designed to contribute to safety, such as the V-shaped engine bonnet,

providing integral pedestrian protection. And the greatest attention was given

to the smallest detail, resulting in such special touches as the elegantly shaped

body-coloured door handles and door mirrors with integrated LED indicators

(03) and the minimal gaps between panels. With the galvanised body providing

a 12-year warranty against corrosion, it’s all testimony to Volkswagen’s

legendary build quality and precision approach.

Model shown is Highline with optional front fog lights .

Please note Arctic Blue Silver metallic paint i s only availab le from stock and is not ava ilable to factory order.

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Harmony.

Model s hown is Highli ne wit h optio nal fr ont fog lights and p earl e ffect p aint.

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Interior.

The interior of the Passat has been carefully designed to ensure you feel at home

as soon as you sit behind the wheel. Modern trims and beautiful decor, made from

the finest quality materials (01), interplay perfectly, suffusing the interior (05) with

a feeling of luxury and calm. And it’s not simply a question of aesthetics. Ergonomic

design actually makes driving easier. For a start, all the controls are arranged so that

handling becomes intuitive, take for example, the newly designed leather trimmed

three-spoke multifunction steering wheel allowing controls of the multifunction

computer, audio system and optional telephone preparation (04). The white lit

instrument panel is within your immediate field of vision, giving you all the

information you need while driving – from the speed of the vehicle to the

temperature outside. The electronic parking brake with auto hold function – which

automatically holds the vehicle when you come to a stop on a hill and then releases

as you pull away (02), press and drive ignition (03) and front electric windows (06)

are also positioned for ease of use, and operate literally at the touch of a button.

The same degree of ease and comfort can also be found in the seats of the Passat.

Easily adjustable and fitted with head restraints you’re guaranteed maximum support

whichever seat you choose. In fact, the Highline’s 6-way electrically-adjustable

driver’s seat is surpassed only by the 12-way electrically-adjustable seat on R36

models. Both offer adjustments for lumbar support and seat back angle, enabling

you to sit back and relax, enjoying the most ergonomically beneficial position for

your spine.

Generous interior space is another contributory factor to overall comfort, with the

transversely mounted engine providing more room than ever before for passengers

and luggage, and giving all occupants significantly more legroom. Should you need

to transport bulky objects or luggage, the Passat offers an impressive capacity of 565

litres* (541 litres* on R36 models). In addition, a novel stowage concept provides

extra space in the vehicle interior, enabling you to store maps, sunglasses and CDs

in the doors, front seat centre armrest on Highline and above, overhead console

or centre console.

* Me asured in accordan ce with I SO 3832. VDA m easuring method

using 200 x 100 x 50 mm blocks a nd with re ar seat b ackrest upright .

S and BlueMotion 2 | R Line | Highline | R36

Exhilarating.

Model shown is Highli ne with optional 18" ‘Chicago’ alloy wh eels and metallic paint.

Please note Ar ctic Blue Silver metallic paint is only available from stock and is not available to factory order.

S and BlueMotion 2 | R Line | Highline | R36

1.4 ltr TSI 122 PS | 1.8 ltr TSI 160 PS | 2.0 ltr TDI 110 PS | 2.0 ltr TDI 140 PS

The Passat S

and BlueMotion 2 Passat.

The RC D 310 radio/MP3 compatible CD player with eight speakers

and AUX-in socket for connection to an extern al multimedia source

(e.g. iPod and MP3 player) will ensure enjoyment on any journey.

More comfort, more safety and, above all, more driving pleasure. That’s what you can expect from

the Passat S, where a whole host of standard fittings provides everything you would expect – and

more – from an extraordinary car. The front windows and heated door mirrors are electrically

operated, the boot lid opens automatically with remote operation, especially useful when

you’re loading large amounts of shopping, and the press and drive key allows you to start the

engine simply by pushing the key. In addition, the rear seat backrest with its integral centre

armrest splits 60:40 allowing it to be folded down in separate sections, ideal if you’re loading

up bulky items, and the four-spoke steering wheel individually adjusts to your optimum driving

position. And that’s just for starters. Also fitted as standard is an RCD 310 radio/MP3 compatible

CD player with eight speakers and AUX-in socket for connection to an external multimedia source

(e.g. iPod and MP3 player), ‘Climatic’ semi-automatic air conditioning, electronic parking brake

with auto hold function and alarm with interior protection and remote central locking.

Driving the Passat S is an even more enjoyable experience. One reason is certainly the 16 inch

‘Milwaukee’ alloy wheels with 215/55 R16 tyres, guaranteeing dynamic handling and appearance.

Another is the eye-catching interior, with its ‘Dark Rhodium’ inlaid decor and whole array of

practical stowage trays and storage compartments positioned in the doors and overhead console.

To ensure driving is not just pleasurable but also worry-free, the Passat S benefits from many

special safety features, such as electro-mechanical power-assisted steering, WOKS (whiplash-

optimised head restraints) in the front, front airbags with front passenger airbag deactivation,

front seat side impact airbags, curtain airbags, and an Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP).

As you can see, Volkswagen have thought of everything – all you have to do is concentrate on

enjoying the drive.

The BlueMotion 2 Passat builds over the already well equipped Passat S and, in addition,

offers impressive environmental credentials by intelligently refining existing technolog y. Dynamic

lines reduce the vehicle’s air resistance and, combined with engineering refinements, low rolling

resistance tyres and lowered suspension help produce exceptional economy. A Start/Stop function

is also fitted in place of the auto hold function – this automatically stops the engine when the

vehicle is stationary and restarts it when you pull away, saving fuel and reducing emissions.

A combination of all these refinements delivers a package that offers excellent economy up

to 57.6 mpg over the Combined fuel cycle*, and the 2.0 litre TDI 110 PS engine, with DPF (Diesel

Particulate Filter) fitted as standard, ensures CO

emissions are from an impressively low 128 g/km.

The BlueMotion 2 Passat adds a higher specification which is evident from its stylish exterior,

with 16 inch ‘Sarena’ alloy wheels with 205/55 R16 low rolling resistance tyres. Internally, for added

convenience, there is also cruise control and a multifunction computer (Highline) which includes

visual gear change recommendations for optimum fuel consumption.

The multifunction computer (Highline) includes visual gear

change recommendation for optimum fuel consumption.

Standard on BlueMotion 2 models.

Interior shown is S.

* Pl ease see the Engi nes sect ion for fu el consum ption and CO

emiss ions fig ures.

S and BlueMotion 2 | R Line | Highline | R36

Refinement.

Model s hown is R Line with optiona l meta llic p aint.

S and BlueMotion 2 | R Line | Highline | R36

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The Passat R Line.

If a sleek, sporty look with a whole host of creature comforts is what you want

from your Passat, then the R Line will exceed your every expectation. While still

comprising all of the specification, luxury and practicality of the Passat S, the R Line

builds an even more impressive look, both inside and out.

Five-spoke 17 inch ‘Monte Carlo’ alloy wheels adorn the exterior, along with body-

coloured front and rear bumpers, and additional side sills which give the car a real

sporting essence. Its distinctive exterior is completed by the front grille surround

and the double louvres finished in elegant matt chrome.

Inside, the R Line is a quiet, comfortable and luxurious interior designed to make

each journey smooth and relaxing. The leather trimmed three-spoke steering wheel

with chrome insert features handy multifunction buttons to control the radio and

optional telephone preparation, so everything you need is available at the touch of

a button. You can even control the ‘Highline’ multifunction computer, which offers

useful information about your journey such as range, fuel consumption and outside

temperature, all without having to take your eyes off the road. Cruise control allows

you to select a constant speed over 19 mph, helping you to relax on longer journeys,

while the seat height and lumbar adjustment on both front seats enable you to find

the optimal position to remain comfortable until you reach your destination. A flat

tyre indicator is also included, which will alert you to any loss in tyre pressure via a

warning symbol displayed in the dashboard, while the front centre armrest with two

rear air vents, cup holders, storage box and a handy 12V socket in the rear adds an

extra touch of comfort.

Interior shown is R L ine.

‘Monte Carlo’ 7

⁄2J x 17 alloy wheels with 235/45 R17 t yres

create a spor ty yet elegant look to the Passat R Line .

S and BlueMotion 2 | R Line | Highline | R36

1.8 ltr TSI 160 PS | 2.0 ltr TDI 110 PS | 2.0 ltr TDI 140 PS | 2.0 ltr TDI 170 PS

The Passat Highline.

Whether you’re taking a long or short trip, driving the Passat Highline is an absolute joy

because, quite simply, everything has been included to make life as relaxing as possible.

Easily distinguished by its body-coloured front bumper strips, chrome-plated side bump

strips and rear bumper strips, ‘chrome satin’ side window surrounds and 17 inch ‘Macau’

alloy wheels with 235/45 R17 tyres, this exceptional car offers a phenomenal level of

specification. Inside, the electrically-operated 6-way adjustable driver’s seat and manually

adjustable front passenger seat guarantee the best possible seating posture at all times,

while heated front seats and a front centre armrest add an extra touch of luxury. Sumptuous

‘

Vienna’ leather* upholstery is complemented by a leather trimmed gear knob, carpet mats

front and rear, and matt chrome decorative inserts in the dash and centre console with

black or grey upholstery, (or brushed stainless steel decorative inserts when you choose

latte or cornsilk beige leather). To ensure stress-free driving, there’s a newly designed

leather trimmed three-spoke multifunction steering wheel and multifunction computer

(Highline), providing essential information about your journey, and, to help you relax

on longer journeys, cruise control will automatically maintain your desired speed above

19 mph without you having to touch the accelerator pedal.

Interior comfort is further assured by electric rear windows and an RCD 310 radio/MP3

compatible CD player with eight speakers and AUX-in socket for connection to an external

multimedia source (e.g. iPod and MP3 player). With a load-through provision to help you

transport bulky items and even a full size alloy spare wheel, you can be sure virtually no

other car legally offers this level of versatility, comfort and style.

Interior shown is Highline with optional RCD 510 touch-screen radio/MP3 comp atible 6 CD autochanger.

* Please note that some parts of leather interior will contain artificial leather.

The newly designed l eather trimmed three-spoke multifunction

steering wheel allows convenien t operation of the radio and

multifunction computer (Hi ghline).

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