2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT hood release

Front view

Fig. 2 Vehicle front overview.
Key to fig. 2:
(1) Front windshield
(2) Windshield wipers
(3) Engine hood
(4) Engine hood release
(5) Headlights
(6) Fog lights / static cornering lights
(7) Front license plate bracket
(8) Sensor on mirror base for:
– Low-light sensor

Other important vehicle labels
Other important vehicle labels are discussed elsewhere in this Manual:
x Safety Compliance Certification Label, affixed to the driver door jamb.
x Radiator fan and high voltage warning sticker in the engine compartment next to the engine
hood release.
x Tire inflation pressure label on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
Type identification plate
The type identification plate B can be found on the left front door jamb when the door is open. Vehi-
cles for certain export countries do not have a type identification plate.
The type identification plate contains the following information:
(5) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
(6) Permissible trailer weight (towing vehicle and trailer)
(7) Gross front axle weight rating
(8) Permissible rear axle weight
Applicable only in the United States and Canada
Engine data

WARNING
Disregarding the safety-related checklist may result in serious injuries.
x Always review and follow the checklist. Follow accepted safety practices and use common
sense.
Opening and closing the engine compartment

Fig. 166 A: In the footwell on the driver side: Inside engine hood release lever. B: Above the radiator grille:
Outside engine hood release (under the hood).

Fig. 167 C: In the engine compartment: Bracket for hood support. D: Hood propped open.

Closing the engine hood
x Lift the hood slightly ⇒ .
x Take out the hood support and clamp it in place in its bracket C.
x Lower the hood by hand until it is about 1 ft. (30 cm) above its latch and then let it drop into place
to latch it. Do not push down on it afterwards!
If the hood does not close completely, open it again and close it properly.
When the hood is properly closed, you can see that it fits flush with the other body parts. The indicator
light in the instrument cluster will go out.
WARNING
If the hood is not closed properly, it could fly up and block your view while you are driving.
This can lead to a crash and serious personal injuries.
x After closing the engine hood, check that the hood release lever is properly latched into
the hood latch. The engine hood must be flush with the surrounding auto body parts.
x If you ever notice that the hood latch is not properly secured when the vehicle is moving,
stop at once and close it.
x Never let anyone get in the way of the hood when closing it.
NOTICE
x Make sure the windshield wiper arms are resting on the windshield before you open the
hood. Otherwise, the windshield wipers and the hood may be damaged.
x Always put the windshield wiper arms down against the windshield before driving the
vehicle.
NOTICE
Before opening or closing the engine hood, make sure there is enough room to do so, for
example when the vehicle is in a garage.