2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT mirror

One-touch up feature ............... 36 roof ........................
Openi ng the hood ...... 3.2 -................
........
Opening the ................ 31 -.........
. .. 41
Opera ting - Emergency ...... ........ 41
-Air conditio ning .................
Window .................... 36
-Air ...................... 82 wi ndows
Outside mirrors .................... -
button
........................... 98
brake ... ..................
............................ 67
protect ion
-Windows .................... .. 38
-
Sunr oof ...................... ..
-Steering ....................... 99
- Windows
.................. .... 36
- Locking switch ................. 33
-Locks ......................... 31
R
Radiator ...............
................. 24
Rain sensor ........................ 4 7
Rear
mirror .......... ..........
-Windo w defros ter ............... 43
Seat
... ......................... 69
Locking
...................... 69 Rear
-........................ 35
-
................. . 35
-Locks ......................... 35
-Outside mirrors ................. 51 -Opening
Rear ........................... 35
switch ............... 33 Rear Socket
....................... 31 Rear view mirror ...................
outside mirrors .............. 51 R ear window defogge r

s
............. 19
................... 44 Safety ............ See
.................. 35 Adjustment , Bac krest .. ... 61
R em ote
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
............. See
. .................. 2 8 Seatback adjustment ............... 59
- Locki ng
....................... 28 Seating position
-
....................... 28 -Dr ive r ......................... 57
-Resetting ...................... 28
-
..................... 28
Remote
.......... 27
Remote Transmitter
................ 53
Remov ing the Roof Rack ............ 74
of keys ............... 26
-Batteries, remote
.............. See
batteries, -Remote . 25
Restraint
Head Restraint ..... 5 6
Restraint systems
...... See 2.1
Reverse
-Automatic transmission .......... 96
-
....................... 74
-Loading ........................ 73
- Removing ...................... 74
-Front passenger ................ 58
-.............. See 2.1
-2.1
Adjustment .............
.. .................... 69
Head Restraint
............... 56
-Foreward and backward adjustmen 59
-
Height adjustment ............... 59
adjustment ........ ...... 59
-Seatba ck adjustment
............. 59
Secondary key .
................. ... 26
Sec uring Luggage
.................. 72
............... 95
........ 14
mirror ................
INDEX

Settings
-Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
- O utside Mirrors ......... ...... .. 62
-Memory ............. ...... 62
Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76. 77
Spec ificat ion s,
3.3
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
-engine ......... 1
Starting procedures ................ 1
....... ........... 24
- Light
ing ........................ 24
Steer ing
............ .. ........
Steer ing
-. .... ......... 49
-
roof
.......... .... 43
- Fog
switch ............ 33
-
Rear window defogger ......... . 43
Synchronised mirror adjustment .. .... 51
T
Tachometer ......................... 8
Tag, Key .......................... 26
Tem peratur e
-Air conditioning .................
-......... ............ 87
Temperature indi cator , outside
....... 12
The ft protection -
and Steering .... 68
driven indicator ............... . 13
t iptronic .
.............. ....... ..... 94
-
Top speed ........... ........... 96
Towing ..
.......................... 98
Transmis sion
........ ... Automatic tran smission . . . . . . . . . . . . . transmission
Transporting heavy objects .......... 71
Trip odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Trun k - Light ....................... 49
Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
-

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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Care of exterior
Washing
The best protection against environmental
influences is frequent washing and waxing.
How often this is required depends on how
much the vehicle is used. where it is parked
(garage. in the open under trees. etc.). the
seasonal and
weather conditions as
be.
High temperatures. as from strong sunlight.
intensify the corros ive effect.
Under certain circumstances.
weekly was­
hing may be necessary . Under other condi­
tions . a monthly washing and waxing may
be adequate.
After the winter. the underside of the vehi­should be thoroughly washed.
Washing the
cial car wash soap should be used only for
very persistent dirt.
Rinse the sponge or
thoroughly and
often.
w heels and panels last. using a dif­
ferent sponge, if possible.
After washing the vehicle. rinse thoroughly
with water and wipe it off.
AND
Notes
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sun­
light.
the vehicle is rinsed with a hose. do not
direct
the water into the lock cylinders -
otherwise they may freeze up in the winter.
Automatic car wash
The vehicle paint is so durable that the vehi­
can be washed without pro­
blems in an automatic car wash. However.
t h e
effect o n the paint depends to a la rge
extent on the design
of the facility, the fi lte­
ring
of the wash water. the type of wash and
care material, etc. ap­
pearance after going through the car wash
or is scratched. bring this to the attention of
the operator immediately. necessary use
a d iffe rent car wash.
Notes
Before going through a car wash. be sure
to take the usual precautions such as
To avoid damage to the outside mirrors
make sure that you fold
them towards the side windows - see ..
ries on th e veh icle -suc h as spoi lers. roof rack, etc. -it is best to ask the car wash
operator if these should be removed.
is
read and heed
and the infor ­
m a
tion given on p age 22.

Bright Metal trim
Bright or anodized
with washing. Remove
spots or dirt from chrome and
a chro­me
agent (do not use a chrome
ner). carry
products which have been tested for use on
your to the envi­
ronment.
To avoid corrosion on the exterior trim
strips,
be used for the
weatherstrips around
hood. rear
with
parts. such as corative stripes,
be
cessary, use a soft brush or soaked
with a detergent and with
Windows
windows
or an
agent. a chamois is used for the be used
prevent dirt from scratching the win­
dow. scrape in a forward direction­pushing the scraper away from you-neve r
back and forth.
Never use warm or hot water to re­move snow and ice from windows and mirrors. This could cause the to crack!
Windows be on the
Neve r dry windows with the same chamois
that you use to dry painted surfaces.
Wax
residue on the chamois can impair vision
through windows.
Note
To prevent damage the wires of the rear defogger. do not
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