1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Temperature

1 -Generator
the does not go out after
starting and revving up the engine momen­
or
in the may be or
broken.
the for the generat or is broken or you can
since the
engine
has a warning to remind
you to wear your safety
and to make
sure that othe rs do too.
After switching on the ignition, the warning
be on for
the entire 6 seconds.
Fasten your safety
Booklet 2.1 .
12 -Electronic power
control EPC
a
notice, however, a reduc­
tion
in engine power. contact an au­
thorized VOLKSWAGEN
13 -Engine coolant
temperature
This comes on for a few seconds just
as a
Move the tance off the road, stop the en­gine, depre ss the emergency
ING AND Booklet 3 .2 .).
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AND EQUIPMENT
Wiper and washer system
The wiper and washe r system works only
when the ignition is on.
The
heated* washer jets do not have a
separate
swit ch . Depending on the outside
temperature. the heated washer jets
operate whe n the ignit ion is on.
To prevent damage to the wiping sy­stem,
was her container. see
KING AND Booklet 3.2. for
furth er details .
Replacing wiper blades . see next page .
heed
ferent settings using the sma ll lever A .
Turn the small lever A to the right -shorter intervals
Turn the
each setting, the intervals are also
trolled by the speed of th e veh icle.
ers keep going for about four seco nds.
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Air conditioning
The air conditioning system combines both
heating and cooling for maximum comfort.
The air conditioning system works only
with the engine running and when the outside
temperature is higher than
°F ( +5
and with the fan switch B turned to one of posit ions 1 to 4.
When you switch on the air conditioner,
both the temperature and the humidity in
the vehicle are reduced. This
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can press both the air conditioner but­
ton D and the air recirculation button E at
the same time.
You
drawn into the ventilation sys­
tem will leave smelly deposits on the evapo­
r a tor, resu lt ing in permanent odors
whenever you switch on the air conditioner.
These odors can be eliminated only by ex­
changing the evaporator which is
time con­
suming and expensive.
For safe ty reasons,
it is not possible to use the air recirculation feature,
............
add ition, the air recirculation feature
switches itself off whenever you turn
switch C from the
Depending on the setting of the tempera­
ture contro l A and button s D and E. heated
or unheated outside air or cooled air will
come out of
vents.
The
Turn the temperature control switch A
Turn the fan switch B to position 3.
.......
vents 3.
Additional warm air can also be directed
to the side windows via vents 4.
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Defogging
high humid ity causes your windows to fog
up (for
on a rainy day). set the con­as
Turn the temperature switc h
into th e heat range if necessary .
Turn the fan switch B to position 2 or 3.
.......
Pres s the air conditioner button D to
s w itch
on the air conditioning .
Turn temperature
Turn the fan switch B to posit ion 3.
Turn t he distribution o
switch C to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
fogs turn the switch C to ...................
the way and adjust as desired .
Press th e air button E.
AND
feature
on page 81.
Keeping interior
After the windows have he en defogged . we recommend the
Turn the temperature switch A to the de­
sired position.
Turn the fan swit ch B to the desired posi­
tion .
Turn the air distribution
switch
C between ........ ..... .
and ........................... .
the is fogging turn the switch C to ............ .
ven ts 3 and 4 the way
and adjust as desired.
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AND EQUIPMENT
Turn the temperature
Turn the temperature
Turn the fan switch B to the desired
position.
Turn the
this position. then at
Adjust vents 3 and 4 as desired.
Out side air
Turn the fan switch B to position 4.
Turn the distribution
switch
C to .................... .
button E
to switch on the air rec irculat io n .
Adjust vents 3 and 4 as desired.

Outside temperature is
see Booklet 3.2.
Have it
...
When the outside temperature is high and
the air very humid, condense d water from the air conditioner can drip und er the ve­
Maintenance
The condenser

Display -windshield defrosting
5
Display-selected inside temperature
8
Display -
(compressor off)
9
Button -air recirculation
11 Button to decrease fan speed and
air conditione r
Button -increase fan speed
13
-Button- air flow into the vehicle
14-Button-air flow into the foot wells
15-Button-
16-Button-
17 (compressor off)
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plays 7 and 8 will appear. (see list in left column).
T he
addition, the air temperature . fan speed and air flow distribution are maintained .
The system also adjusts the inside
ture even if the vehicle has been left
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