1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT service

Keywords Booklet
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Dashboard .................................... .. . 3.1
Data Link Connector ....................... . 3.1
Day -N ig ht mirror ................................ . 3.1
Daytime running ........................... . 3.1
Defogging
-
.............................. ... .
3.2
............................... ..... . 3.1
Dimmer switch, -Dash
board ................ .
3.1
Dirty safety
......... ...................... . . 2.1
see Multi-Function
Distance driven indicator ......................... .
3.1
........................................... . 3.1
Do-it -yourself service ............. .............. .
3.2
Doors
... .. ........... ......... ................. .
3.1
-Automatic .............. .......... .... .
3.1
-
rear ........... .............. .
3.1
.................... .......... ..... .. .
3.1
- Locking with key .
........................ .... . 3.1
-Opening ............ ........................ . 3.1
- Power ................................. . 3.1
-w ith key .................... ....... . 3 .1
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Identification Number. see 3.3
specificat ions. see 3.3
Vent ilation
............................... 3.1
Service -Ordering .... 3.2
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Warning
- Airbag system ..........
3.1
-Anti-Lock brake system ..... 3.1
3.1
-Brake ................ . 3.1
- Door open ................. 3.1
-power ... ............... .... . 3 .1
- Engine
temperature 3.1
-Engine
3.1
-High beam ... 3.1
-Safety ......... 3.1
-Trunk Rear
...... ...... 3 .1
-Washe r .................. ... 3 .1
Warning
in the instrument .. 2.1
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... 3.1
Warning system
........ 2.1
Warning ......... 3.2
Warning/indicator
- Air bag system ................ 3 .1
-
brake system ...... 3.1
........ 3 .1
Warning/indicator
-Air bag system ................ 3.1
-....... 3.1
-Brake .......... 3.1
-
.............. 3.1
temp eratu re .... 3.1
-Door open .................... 3.1
-Engine 3.1
-Front brake pads ........ 3.1
-.......... 3.1
-High beam ....................
... 3.1
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Warranty Voucher
for the new
if warranty service is required .
Warranty begins on the month
of
first use of the
to the first purchaser,
on:
Month Day Year
1.
2.
3.
4.
(to be
2. Type Engin e Transmission Stamp
of a
uthorized
3. Transmission Engine
4.

2
TABLE
Warranty Voucher
Maintenance ............................ 4
Why Service? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
When do
your car has a 1 .8L Turbo or 2.8L V 6 Gasoline engine,
then th is is your Service Schedu le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.8L VR 6 ,
your car has a

authorized Volkswagen dealer offers many services for your convenience, such
as extended service hours, early bird service, body repairs, to name just a few. Ask
about them.
Arrange your service with your dealer when it is convenient for you.
Leave word where you can be reached during the day and when you would like to pick your car up.
service record is
Automobile technology changes continuously.
ways has the most current Service and Maintenance information for your Volkswagen
model.
i s possible that this information may differ from the check points lis ted in this
booklet.
can check the windshield washer container.
can check your car's interior and exterior lighting system for cor rect functioning.
trouble and expense later.
Your technician

Emission Control Maintenance
1 A of us. Volkswagen has into your
system, using genuine Volkswagen parts, in con­
formance with the
system in your
2 Maintenance, repair or components
may be performed by any
3 make sure that such parts are warranted by their manufacturer and that they are
at
equivalent to genuine Volkswagen replacement parts in emission perfor­
mance and durability.
To be certain that the emission components of the which influence exhaust
e
missi ons.
Why Service?
1 An untuned engine wastes
1 the recommended maintenance schedule and make in-between checks. This
way you
the case of severe condit ions, such as ext reme ly
tempera tures, excessive dust etc., it is necessary for cer tain operatio ns to be carried out in between the given intervals. This
or replacing of the air
or about your Maintenance
Authorized VOLKSWAGEN service and customer care.
4

Service at 10,000
1 Engine:
add if necessary
1 Automatic shift lock:
pad thickness. brake fluid level
1 Wheels: Rotate from front to rear
1 Rear spoiler: Lubricate (New Beetle only)
1 Airbag system: Visual check every 12 months regardless of mileage (kilometres)
1 1 2V starter and auxil iary battery: check (where applicable)
Next Service:
Date: ........................ .
Miles/ km: ................... .
whicheve r occurs first T
oday's date and
Volkswagen D
ealer stamp
Service at 15,000
1 Engine:

SCHEDULE
Service at km) -ALL MODELS
for
Exhaust system: for damage and
Water separator: Drain water (TDI engine only)
(TDI engine only)
Battery:
Battery: (Golf, Jetta, New Beetle)
Door check stra ps: Lubricate
Dus t an d
system: add if necessary
Windshie ld washer:
Au tomatic shift par k/neutral/safety switch
for
transmissio n: add if necessary; ch eck for
Rotate from fron t to rear
condition and pressure
Brake system: brake pad thickness and brake
Drive shafts: boots
memory; purge if necessary
Roof frame: and
Front dust on joints and tie rod ends; check tie rods
Rear Lubrica te (New Beetle only)
battery: check (where applicable)
Airbag system: check every 12 months regardless of (kilometres)
Road test:
power accessor ies and systems
Next Service:
Date : ........................ .