2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT wheel

(7) Windshield wiper and washer lever
– Windshield wiper ()'( – ,/7– /&&
– Intermittent operation for windshield wipers z
– “One-tap wiping” x
– Windshield wiper U
– Automatic wipe/wash for windshield W
– Lever with buttons for the Volkswagen Information System (Basic version) 42)0- , /+/2%3%4 24
(8) Ignition switch (vehicles without Keyless Access)
(9) Starter button (vehicles with Keyless Access locking and starting system)
(10) Pedals
(11) Driver front airbag
(12) Lever for adjustable steering wheel
(13) Horn (only works when the ignition is switched on)
(14) Storage compartment

Both mirrors
Factory setting
Back
▪ Lights and Vision
– Coming home
– Leaving home
– Footwell light
– Dayt. r. light (daytime running lights)
– Conv. turn sig. (convenience turn signal)
– Factory setting
– Back
▪ Time
– Hours
– Minutes
– 24 hr. mode
– Daylight save
– Back
▪ Snow tires (winter tires)
– On
– + 10 km/h
– - 10 km/h
– Back
▪ Units
– Temperature
– Consump./dist.
– Back
▪ Alt. speed dis. (alternative speed display On / Off)
▪ Service
– Info
– Reset
– Back
▪ Factory setting
Using the instrument cluster menus: Basic version

Fig. 14 Basic version (Vehicles without menu control multi-function steering wheel): control buttons 1 and 2
on the windshield wiper lever.

Using the instrument cluster menus: Premium version

Fig. 15 Premium version (vehicles with menu control multi-function steering wheel): buttons on the right side
of the steering wheel.

Display Function
Travel time Driving time in hours (h) and minutes (min) corresponding to trip memories 1
and 2 (toggle).
Consumption
--.- mpg
Current fuel consumption in miles per gallon (l/100 km) while driving.
When units are set to miles, dashes appear instead of a number when the
engine is running and the vehicle is standing still.
When units are set to kilometers, the display shows liters consumed per
hour when the engine is running and the vehicle is standing still.
Consumption
--.- l/100 km
Av. consumption
--.- mpg Average fuel consumption in miles per gallon (l/100 km) on trips per trip
memories 1 and 2 (toggle) is displayed once the vehicle has been driven
about 330 feet (100 m). Until then, dashes appear instead of a number. The
value displayed is updated every 5 seconds. Av. consumption
--.- l/100 km
Range
Estimated distance in miles (km) that the vehicle can go with the fuel left in
the tank the way you are currently driving. Takes account of the current fuel
consumption, among other things.
Range ~
Diesel engines only: Estimated distance in miles (km) that the vehicle can
go with the Adblue left in the tank. Visible only when the AdBlue range has
fallen to less than 1500 mi or 2400 km.
Route Distance driven in miles (km) per trip memories 1 and 2 (toggle).
Average speed
Average speed on trips per trip memories 1 and 2 (toggle). Displayed once
the vehicle has been once the vehicle has been driven about 300 feet
(100 m). Until then, dashes appear instead of a number. The value dis-
played is updated every 5 seconds.
0 speed Digital display of current vehicle speed.
Oil temp. Current engine oil temperature (digital display; 3.6 liter engine only).
Speed warning
--- mph When the set speed (from 20–155 mph or 30–250 km/h) is exceeded, an
acoustic warning sounds, and a visual message may also appear in the
instrument cluster display. Speed warning
--- km/h

Switching between the displays
x Use the arrow up and down buttons (* and +) on the multi-function steering wheel.
Storing speed for the speed warning
x Navigate to MFI > Speed warning (Speed warning at --- mph). or (Speed warning at -
-- km/h).
x Press the OK button to save the current speed and to activate the warning.
x If the speed is not right, press buttons * or + on the multi-function steering wheel to set a different
speed within about 5 seconds. Then press the OK button a second time or just wait a few seconds.
The speed is saved and the warning is activated.
x To deactivate, toggle to --- mph or --- km/h and press the OK button. The set speed is delet-
ed.
Manually erasing trip memory 1 or 2
x Navigate to MFI > Route.
x Select the memory to be erased.
x Press the OK button for about 2 seconds.

Display Function
Average speed
Average speed on trips per trip memories 1 and 2 (toggle). Displayed once
the vehicle has been once the vehicle has been driven about 100 m. Until
then, dashes appear instead of a number. The value displayed is updated
every 5 seconds.
0 speed Digital display of current vehicle speed.
Oil temp. Current engine oil temperature (digital display; 3.6 liter engine only).
Speed warning
--- km/h
When the set speed (from 30 to 250 km/h) is exceeded, an acoustic warning
sounds, and a visual message may also appear in the instrument cluster
display.

Switching between the displays
x Use the arrow up and down buttons (* and +) on the multi-function steering wheel.
Storing speed for the speed warning
x Navigate to MFI > Speed warning (Speed warning at --- km/h).
x Press the OK button to save the current speed and to activate the warning.
x If the speed is not right, press buttons * or + on the multi-function steering wheel to set a different
speed within about 5 seconds. Then press the OK button a second time or just wait a few seconds.
The speed is saved and the warning is activated.
x To deactivate, toggle to --- km/h and press the OK button. The set speed is deleted.
Some vehicle models also have an automatic speed warning when the vehicle speed reaches 120
km/hr. A message appears in the instrument cluster display, accompanied by a warning chime.
Manually erasing trip memory 1 or 2
x Navigate to MFI > Route.
x Select the memory to be erased.
x Press the OK button for about 2 seconds.
Enabling and disabling displays
Use the Settings menu, submenu MFI data (Settings > MFI data) to enable displays you want to
be available under the MFI menu in the instrument cluster display. The units in which data is displayed
can also be changed.
Settings menu

WARNING
Always adjust seat, safety belts, and head restraints properly before driving and make sure
that all passengers are properly restrained.
x Push the passenger seat as far back as possible. Always be sure that there are at least
10 inches (25 cm) between the front passenger's breastbone and the instrument panel.
x Always adjust the driver's seat and the steering wheel so that there are at least 10 inches
(25 cm) between your breastbone and the steering wheel.
x Adjust the driver's seat so that you can easily push the pedals all the way to the floor
while keeping your knee(s) slightly bent. The distance to the instrument panel in the knee
area must be at least 4 inches (10 cm).
x If these requirements cannot be met for physical reasons, contact an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to see whether adaptive
equipment is available.
x Always hold the steering wheel on the outside of the steering wheel rim with your hands
at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions to help reduce the risk of personal injury if the driv-
er's airbag inflates.
x Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position or with your hands at other places
inside the steering wheel rim or on the steering wheel hub. Holding the steering wheel the
wrong way can cause serious injuries to the hands, arms, and head if the driver's airbag in-
flates.
x Pointing the steering wheel toward your face decreases the ability of the driver's airbag to
help protect you in a collision.
x Never drive with backrests reclined or tilted back farther than necessary to drive comfort-
ably. The farther back the backrests are tilted, the greater the risk of injury caused by incor-
rect positioning of the safety belts and improper seating position.
x Never drive with the front seat passenger backrest tilted forward. If the front airbag de-
ploys, the front backrest can be forced backward and injure passengers on the rear seat.
x Sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel and the instrument panel.
x Always sit upright with your back against the backrest with the front seats properly ad-
justed. Never lean against or place any part of your body too close to the area where the air-
bags are located.
x Rear seat passengers who are not properly seated and restrained are more likely to be
seriously injured in a crash.
WARNING
Improper adjustment of the seats can cause accidents and severe injuries.
x Never adjust the seats while the vehicle is moving. Your seat may move unexpectedly and
you could lose control of the vehicle. In addition, you will not be in the correct seating posi-
tion while adjusting the seats.
x Adjust the front seat height, angle and longitudinal direction only if the seat adjustment
area is clear.
x The adjustment of the front seats must not be restricted by things in the footwell in front
or behind the seats.
Examples of improper seating positions

Applicable only in the United States and Canada
Proper seating position

Fig. 52 The driver should never sit closer than 10 inches (25 cm) of the steering wheel.

Fig. 53 Proper safety belt positioning and head restraint adjustment.

x Tall people should pull the head restraint all the way up.
x Adjust the seat backrest angle to an upright position so that your back is in full contact with it when
the vehicle is moving.
x Always keep both feet on the floor and in the footwell whenever the vehicle is moving.
x Always adjust and fasten safety belts properly.
Driver - Seat and steering wheel adjustment:
x Adjust the steering wheel so that there are at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the steering wheel
and your breast bone ⇒ fig. 52. When adjusting the proper distance to the steering wheel, grasp the
top of the steering wheel with your elbows slightly bent.
x Always hold the steering wheel on the outside of the steering wheel rim with your hands at the
9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions to help reduce the risk of personal injury if the driver's airbag inflates.
x Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position or with your hands at other places inside
the steering wheel rim or on the steering wheel hub. Holding the steering wheel the wrong way can
cause serious injuries to the hands, arms, and head if the driver's airbag inflates.
x Adjust the steering wheel so that the steering wheel cover points at your chest and not at your
face. Pointing the steering wheel toward your face decreases the ability of the driver's airbag to help
protect you in a collision.
x Adjust the driver's seat so that you can easily push the pedals all the way to the floor while keeping
your knee(s) slightly bent.
x Adjust the seat height so that the top point of the steering wheel can be reached.
x Always keep both feet in the footwell so that you are in control of the vehicle at all times.
Passenger - front seat adjustment:
x Push the passenger seat as far back as possible in order to ensure optimum protection if the
airbag is deployed.
Applicable only in Mexico, the AGCC, and South Korea
Proper seating position

Fig. 54 The driver should never sit closer than 10 inches (25 cm) of the steering wheel.