2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT light

Brake
reservoir is
above and on page 35.
The correct is important for the
proper functioning of the brake system.
The
in the brake reservoir
siderably below the
mark, the brake warning light
chapter
AND see Booklet 3.1.
Contact a

Battery
Can cause blindness or severe burns.
Flush eyes immediately with water. Get medical help fast.
Always keep the battery
Always wear eye protec­tion. Do not let battery acid or any lead particles
get on your skin or clo­
thing.
Do not expose the battery
to an open flame, electric sparks or an open light. Do
not smoke. Do not reverse polarity.
Battery acid contains sul­
furic acid. Always wear
gloves and eye protection. Do not tilt the battery be­
cause acid could leak out of the
ventilation openings.
get a doctor imme­
diately.
of California to
cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
45

Fuses
A problem in the electrical system may be
caused by a blown fuse.
Fuses are arranged in one centralized unit.
T he unit is located under a cover
at the end of the dashboard on the driver's side.
is a good idea to keep a supply of spare fu­
ses on hand. They are avai lable from
dealer.
part and cause a fire. Do not use a fuse
with a higher amperage than the
fuse being
To avoid damaging the
codes:
light brown : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 amps
brown : ..
.... ....... ...... ... 7.5 amps
red: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
amps
transparent (white): . . . . . . . . . . . 25 amps
light green: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
amps
AND
Remove the blown fuse with the plastic
clip provided. The clip is located
Replace the blown fuse with a fuse of the
same amperage . You can recognize the
blown fuse by th e burnt metal strip .
the fuse box cover.
Notes
a fuse do not
keep on it. The cause of the short circuit or
in the
NOW ?------------------73

H M
Hood
Hydroplaning
33 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
14
pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
J
Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Jack
and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Jac k support positions . . . . . . . . . . 69 -Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Jumper
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
K
parts, . . . . . . . . . . . 27
L
........ . 28
jack
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
-Jack ................... .... 66
- Workshop hoist . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Lift ing point
-front .......................
-rear .......................
Lift ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Light
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Locks , -
-. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
86 -------------------INDEX

Tether strap
Fig. 1 The illustration above shows the the
proper
way to route a tether strap un­
der the rear seat head restraint and
attach it to the tether anchorage on
the (Sedan models)
Attaching a
R elease or deploy the tether strap on the
ch ild restraint according to the chi
ld re­
s traint manufacturer's usage instructions.
Guide the tether strap under the rear
seat head restraint
(raise the head restraint
slightly if necessary) and attach the tether
anchorage hook into the opening of the
tether an ch or .
on the anchorage hook
so that it is held on the tether anchor
by the
spring catch of the hook.
lighten the tethe r strap firmly
81J-2 13K
Fig . 2 The illustration above shows the the proper way to route a tether strap un­der the rear head restraint and attach
it to the tether anchorage located on
the back of the rear seat back. (Pas­
s a t Wagon, Golf, Jetta Wagon
and New Beetle)
To release the tether strap, loosen the
tens ion
first Art.- Nr.:
Print stat us:

You must depress the clutch pedal
the way before you can start the engine.
Always depress the clutch pedal ful­ly when changing gears. Do not hold
the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially depressed. This may cause premature clutch wear or da­mage.
Resting your hand on the gearshift lever knob while driving will cause
premature wear in the transmission.
Drive in 6th gear for optimum fuel economy
when cruising. However,
if more accelera­
tion is required (when passing, for exam ­
ple). shift down .
Gearshift pattern
press down and push forward. after driving forward. stop the ve­
I .
-
B45-667K
High beam
The headlights work only when the ignition
is switched on.
The headlights stay on when you switch on
the high beam.
high beam with
high beam with reduced brightness.
High beam with brightness
Switching on:
With the headlights on. push the lever for­
ward ( 4 ).
The blue indicator ligh t in the instrument
the lever (3 ) towards you.
High beam with reduced bright-
ness
With the headlights
will come on.
the switch (A ) qut to the second detent.
Switching off: