2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT window

3 -Rear window defogger
The rear window defogger works on ly with
the ignition on.
Press th e switch to turn on the
rear window
defogger.
T he co ntrol light
in the switch light up to
remind you that the defogger is switched
on.
the rear window is clear. When
you save electricity, you use less
fuel. See
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The emergen cy flasher works when the
i gnition is
off or on.
your
n
driver seat,
With the ignit ion on, the seat cushion and
backrest of the driver's seat can be heated.
The heating element s in the seats can be turned on an d regu lated with the whee l switch.
To swi tc h off the seat heat ing, turn the
thumbwheel switch to the detent position.

Hat
can place ligh t articles of cloth ing on the
hat sh elf behind the seatb ack. compartment
Remember, though, that placing of
the passeng er compa rtment is
addition , you can damage the rear dow defroster wires if you place objects on
the shelf.
The sun shade can be used to cut glare
through the rear win
dow.
out the shade from the hat shelf a nd
gage it in th e hooks on the upper part of the window frame.
dling under these conditions. distribute
loads evenly .
Always place heavy
cargo as far forward as
possib le in the luggage compartment.
When transporting heavy objects. drive slowly and avoid sudden maneuvers .
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as
of the windows
-turn off the air recirculation switch
-turn on the fan to the highest speed
lie-down hooks
There are four tie-down hooks in the
gage compartment (arrows). Use these
hooks to secure objects.
Air
Air to reduce window
ging. in the trim

Turn knob Air is directed ... Air comes out of
... vents ... air from vents ...
.. . to the windshield
... into the 5
... into the passenger
... into the passenger
compartment
To prevent the windows from fogging Button E -Air recirculation
ways set the fan to a
The dust and pollen when driving through
a
d istribution switch C To switch off the air recirculation, press
button E again . The go out. Button D -Air conditioning
up.
Press the button again to switch the system
off. The
goes out.
Always heed all
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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.
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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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Ventilation (fresh air)
Unheated outside air switches as
Turn the temperat ure
Turn the fan switch B to the desired
position.
Turn the
t h e fogs turn the switch C to ......... ......... .
P ress the air conditioner button D
to switch off the air conditioning.
in min d:
first open a window or door to
Do not use the air condit ioning if the win­dows or sunroof* are open.
the desired temperatur e can be re­ached without having to switch on the air
conditioner, then use fresh air operation.
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General hints
To pre vent the windows from fogging
set the fan switch 8 to a speed
when driving
switch C to position ............ .
The A and C can be set to
an y intermediate position .
this may be caused by reduced
see and
chapter Boo­klet 3.2.).
Keep the air intake
snow and in
or der
to maintain the proper functioning of
the heating and
Air escape throu gh vents under the rear
w
indow. When item s o f on
th e therefore ,
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Air vents
Heated outside air or air
(AUTO)
come out of th e vents after
yo u have pressed th e appropria te button.
B uttons
13 an d 14
with the respect ive
Vent
to ...... ..............
B y turning the o f vents 3
a n d 4 in either direction the air
the or the air direction is changed sideways .
The rear
are heated and at
the same time when you
Make sure that the tem pe rature sensors
next to th e
Keepin g the air intake in fron t of th e
free from
work
heating depends upon th e tem­perature of the engine you r when
the en gine
has reached its ope ra ting tempe­
rature.
for a ti­
the windows for a short time
when doing this.
Air escape through vents under the rear
window. When items of
compa rtment cover. en sure that the openings are not co­
vered.
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