2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT check engine

Service at
1 Engine: and
1 Engine: for
1 Exhaust system:
(TDI engine only)
1 Battery: (Passat)
1 Battery:
(where
1 add if necessary
1
1 transmission: add if necessary; check for
1 Rotate from front to rear
1 Tires/spare
for
1 Drive shafts:
memory; purge if necessary
1 Roo f frame:
1 Front

2 -Engine
The
(c )
is at the
B-Normal temperature
During
gauge approaches the
right end
of the and the engine ap­
pears to be overheating, turn off the air con­
ditioner.
C -Warning l ight
the when driving, first
check the
is in the
is in the warning range, the temperature is too high.
Move the
switch.
Notes

Notes
accessories (fog lights or insect screens, for
mage.
When the ignition is turned on. the comes on for a few onds for a check .
turn off or flashes while driving (above
stop the engine , check the engine oil leve l and add oil if necessary.
gine damage may occur.
Turn off the engine and contact the near est
authorized tance.
The oil pressure light is not an
chapter
let and cha p ter
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How to use Climatronic more
economically
The air conditioner decreases engine output
and increases
in mind:
first open a window or door
t o
Do not use the air conditioner if you have
any windows or the sunroof* open when
driving.
Use
Booklet 3 .2 . Have it
for assistance.
This is
Maintenance
The condenser be checked from
time to time by your VOLKSWAGEN
to make sure it is
th e air conditioning
viced by your VOLKSWAGEN
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Engine
is im portant the the engine
system be up to the job. Make sure that the
your
brake system must not be direct­
use safety chains between your ve­
must meet regulations . Do
not connect the
system directly
to the sys tem of your Be sure
to check with your
Mirrors
you are
extended mirrors.
have vision to
the
rear.
AND ADVICE
Operating instructions
Maximum
to a
1 or 2 trailer.
The maximum gross weight and the
tong
ue
Booklet 3.3.
Do not exceed the g ross weight.
w hich is the weight of the veh ic le. inclu ding
dr
iver. passen g ers . luggage. hitch
and tongue weight of the trailer.
in the is secure ­
to guard against be it for ­
ward. backward or sideways .
Never
Fo r best hand ling under these chan­
ged condit ions. adjust the
is at the maximum or You can get an approxi­
mation of the tong ue
the tires of y our to the
unde r on the sticker on the right
doorjamb . tires to and ti­re manufacturers' specifications.
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Engine
no standard ra­
te of
AND
Checking the engine
The position of the
is warm.
To get a true reading, the
ground.
After turning off the
Reinsert dipstick; push it
A -You must not add
B-You can add The
After checking the
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Checking the engine
when you
check the oil.
To obtain an accu ra te reading, the engine
must be switched off.
marks when the engi­
n e is col d and can
be slightly above the
Indicator
blink until
the coolant level has been restored to nor­
mal.
losses may indicate a leak in the
cooling sys tem. In the event of coo la n t los ­
ses, the cooli ng sys tem should be inspec­
t ed immediately by your authorized
WAGEN dealer. It is not enough merely to add coolant.
In a sealed system, losses
can occ ur on ly if
the boiling point of the coolant is exceeded as a result of over heating .
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Additional accessories, Modifications and
Parts replacement
approved changes to the original new-vehi­
conditi on. For this reason, if parts have to be replaced or if any modifications are
made to the
WAGE N dealer before purchasing acces­
sories and before any modifications are
carried out.
Approved
parts are avai­
lable from authorized dea­
lers. These dealers also have the necessary
facilities, tools and trained specialists
to in­
per ­
form this work in a professionally compe­
tent manner
in specia l cases . refer you to
a firm that specializes in such modifications .
spare parts. These parts and accessories have been
Accessories such as telephone
cradles or beverage holders should never be
Before you check anything in the engine compartment, always
read and heed