VW Passat b6 Maintenance Eng

Service
Maintenance
CC 2010 ➤ , CC 2012 ➤ ,
Passat 2006 ➤ , Passat CC 2009 ➤ ,
Passat Variant 2006 ➤
Edition 01.2019
Service Department. Technical Information

Service
Maintenance
Heading
1. Engine list
2. Service work
3. General information
4. Descriptions of work:
5. Exhaust emissions test
6. Glossary
7. ---Change history---
Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics, because their
careful and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road-worthiness and
safety. In addition, the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must, as a
matter of course, be observed.
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Maintenance - Edition 01.2019
Contents
1 Engine list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Service work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1 Information about flexible or fixed service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 Service tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.1 Raising vehicle with lifting platform or trolley jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.2 Stickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.3 Entries in service schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.4 Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.5 Vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.6 Vehicle data sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.7 Severe operating conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.8 Countries with hot climate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.9 Country overview for diesel not compliant with EN 590 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.10 Country overview for petrol not compliant with EN 228 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.11 Engine code and engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.12 Countries with high levels of dust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.13 Identification plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3.14 Shortened intervals for spark plug replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4 Descriptions of work: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.1 Removable towing bracket: checking and cleaning if necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.2 Swivel joints and suspension link mountings: inspecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.3 Front passenger front airbag: checking key switch and “ON/OFF function” . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
4.4 Automatic gearbox: checking ATF level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.5 Battery: checking battery terminal clamps for secure seating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.6 Battery: checking with battery tester and printer VAS 6161 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
4.7 Status of battery: reading, sending diagnosis protocol online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
4.8 Tyres: checking condition, wear pattern, tyre pressure and tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
4.9 Brake and clutch system: changing brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
4.10 Brake fluid level: checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
4.11 Brake system and shock absorbers: inspecting for leaks and damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
4.12 Brakes, front and rear: checking thickness of brake pads and condition of brake discs . . 75
4.13 Dual clutch gearbox 02E: changing gear oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
4.14 Electric windows: checking positioning (open and close functions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
4.15 Fault memory of all systems: reading with vehicle diagnostic tester , correcting possible faults
according to repair guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
4.16 Bonnet catch hook: grease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
4.17 Boots: inspecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
4.18 Interior and exterior body: inspecting for corrosion with doors and flaps open . . . . . . . . . . 80
4.19 Poly V-belt: renewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
4.20 Poly V-belt: check condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
4.21 Cooling system: checking frost protection and coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
4.22 Diesel fuel filter: renewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
4.23 Air filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
4.24 Engine cover panel -top-: removing and installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
4.25 Engine cover panel, -bottom- (noise insulation): removing and installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
4.26 Engine and components in engine compartment: inspecting for leaks and damage (from
above and below) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
4.27 Engine oil level: checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
4.28 Engine oil: draining or extracting, renewing oil filter and replenishing engine oil . . . . . . . . 106
4.29 Engine oil: capacities and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
4.30 Tyre repair set: check bottle for damage and if used; check and enter use-by date of tyre
sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
4.31 Road test: performing (driving behaviour, noises, air conditioner etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
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4.32 Wheel securing bolts: tightening to specified torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

4.33 Radio code: reading using vehicle diagnostic tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
4.34 Radio/navigation system: entering PIN of anti-theft coding and storing local radio stations to
station buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
4.35 Tyre pressure loss indicator: performing basic setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
4.36 Dust and pollen filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
4.37 Headlight adjustment: checking halogen headlights and fog lights, adjust if necessary,
Passat/Passat Estate 2006► . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
4.38 Headlight adjustment: checking halogen headlights, Passat CC and CC 2010► . . . . . . . . 135
4.39 Headlight adjustment: checking gas discharge headlights without DLA, adjust if necessary,
Passat/Passat Estate 2006► . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
4.40 Headlight adjustment: checking gas discharge headlights without DLA, Passat CC and CC
2010► . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
4.41 Headlight adjustment: checking gas discharge headlights with DLA, adjust if necessary, CC
2012► . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
4.42 Headlight adjustment: checking fog lights, Passat CC and CC 2010► . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
4.43 Window wash/wipe system and headlight washer system: checking function . . . . . . . . . . 155
4.44 Wiper blade protection: removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
4.45 Service interval display: recoding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
4.46 Service interval display: resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
4.47 Sunroof: checking function, cleaning and greasing guide rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
4.48 Sliding sunroof drains: checking for blockage, cleaning if necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
4.49 Track rods: checking clearance, attachment and boots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
4.50 Door arrester: grease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
4.51 Transportation mode: switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
4.52 Transportation devices: removing blocking pieces from springs on front axle . . . . . . . . . . 170
4.53 Underbody: inspecting for damage to underbody sealant, underbody panels, routing of lines,
plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
4.54 Clock: setting to correct time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
4.55 Camshaft drive toothed belt (diesel engines): renewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
4.56 Toothed belt and toothed belt tensioning roller: renewing (TDI unit injector) . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
4.57 Camshaft drive toothed belt: renewing (petrol engines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
4.58 Camshaft drive toothed belt: checking (1.6 l, 4-cyl. petrol engines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
4.59 Spark plugs: renewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
4.60 Compass module: activating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
4.61 Static cornering light (cornering light) and driving light assist: check function. . . . . . . . . . . 187
4.62 All-wheel drive coupling: changing oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
4.63 Front and rear final drive: checking oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
4.64 Auxiliary heater: setting weekday in menu of dash panel insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
4.65 Multi-purpose additive for diesel fuel: adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
4.66 Multi-purpose additive for petrol fuel: adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
4.67 Memory seat: initialising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
4.68 Diesel particulate filter: checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
4.69 Automatic gearbox: change ATF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
4.70 Reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF): replenishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
4.71 Reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF): changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
4.72 Transportation devices: removing tie-down rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
4.73 Natural gas system: inspect natural gas tank for corrosion and leakage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
4.74 Natural gas system: checking wax layer between natural gas fuel tank and fuel tank shut-off
valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
4.75 Natural gas filler connection: checking condition, cleaning if necessary and checking seal
........................................................................ 209
4.76 Natural gas tank: renew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
4.77 Activation of environment monitoring system (Front Assist): checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
5 Exhaust emissions test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
5.1 Exhaust emissions test for petrol engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
5.2 Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
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6 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
7 ---Change history--- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
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1 Engine list
(VIGG001254; Edition 01.2019)
This chapter provides information on the following subjects:
Passat Petrol engines ⇒ page 1
Diesel engines ⇒ page 3
Passat CC ►2009 Petrol engines ⇒ page 5
CC 2010► Diesel engines ⇒ page 7
Note
To ease the search for an engine, the engine codes are listed in
alphabetical order.
Passat petrol engines

Engines ⇒ Petrol engine Petrol engine Petrol engine Petrol engine
Displacement I 2.0 3.2 1.6 2.0
Engine code AXX AXZ BLF BLR
No. of cylinders/valves per cylin‐ 4/4 6/4 4/4 4/4
der
Power kW at rpm 147/5700 184/6250 85/5800 110/6000
Torque Nm at rpm 280/2000 330/3200 155/4000 200/3500
Bore ∅ mm 82,5 86.0 76.5 82.5
Stroke mm 92,8 90.89 86.9 92.8
Compression ratio 10.5 12.0 12.0 11.5
Injection/ignition Motronic MED Motronic MED Motronic MED Motronic MED
9.1 9.1 09/05/2010 09/05/2010
TFSI FSI FSI FSI
RON unleaded, at 95 95 95 95
least
Camshaft drive Toothed belt Chain Chain Toothed belt

Engine code BLV BLX BLY BPY
der
Power kW at rpm 206/6200 110/6000 110/6000 147/5700
Torque Nm at rpm 360/2800 200/3500 200/3500 280/2000
Bore ∅ mm 89,0 82.5 82.5 82.5
Stroke mm 95,9 92.8 92.8 92.8
9.1 09/05/2010 09/05/2010 9.1
FSI FSI FSI TFSI
least
Camshaft drive Chain Toothed belt Toothed belt Toothed belt
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Engine code BSE BSF BVX BVY
der
Power kW at rpm 75/5600 75/5600 110/6000 110/6000
Torque Nm at rpm 148/3800 148/3800 200/3500 200/3500
Bore ∅ mm 81,0 81.0 82.5 82.5
Stroke mm 77,4 77.4 92.8 92.8
Injection/ignition SIMOS 7.1 SIMOS 7.1 Motronic MED Motronic MED
PFI PFI 09/05/2010 09/05/2010
FSI FSI
least
Camshaft drive Toothed belt Toothed belt Toothed belt Toothed belt

Engine code BVZ BWA BWS BZB
der
Power kW at rpm 110/6000 147/5100 to 220/6500 to 118/5000 to 6200
6000 6700
Torque Nm at rpm 200/3500 280/1800 to 350/3500 to 250/1500 to 4200
5000 3750
Bore ∅ mm 82,5 82.5 89.0 82.5
Stroke mm 92,8 92.8 96.35 84.2
09/05/2010 9.1 9.1 17.5
FSI TFSI FSI TSI turbocharger
least
Camshaft drive Toothed belt Toothed belt Chain Chain
Engines ⇒ Petrol engine Petrol engine Petrol engine

Displacement I 1.4 2.0 2.0
Engine code CAXA CAWB CCTA
No. of cylinders/valves per cylinder 4/4 4/4 4/4
Power kW at rpm 90/5000 147/5100 to 6000 147/5100 to 6000
Torque Nm at rpm 200/1500 to 4000 280/1700 to 5000 280/1700 to 5000
Bore ∅ mm 76.5 82.5 82.5
Stroke mm 75.6 92.8 92.8
Compression ratio 9.7 10.3 9.6
Injection/ignition Motronic MED Motronic MED 17.5 Motronic MED 17.5
17.5.20 TSI turbocharger TSI turbocharger
TSI turbocharger
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Engine code CAXA CAWB CCTA
RON unleaded, at least 98 95 95
Camshaft drive Chain Chain Chain

Engine code CCTB CCZA CDAA
Power kW at rpm 125/5500 to 6200 147/5100 to 6000 118/4500 to 6200
Bore ∅ mm 82.5 82.5 82.5
Stroke mm 92.8 92.8 84.2
Injection/ignition Motronic MED 17.5 Motronic MED 17.5 Motronic MED 17.5
TSI turbocharger TSI turbocharger TSI turbocharger
RON unleaded, at least 95 95 95

Engine code CDAB CDGA CGYA
Power kW at rpm 112/4300 to 6200 110/5500 112/5000 to 6200
Bore ∅ mm 82.5 76.5 82.5
Stroke mm 84.2 75.6 84.2
Injection/ignition Motronic MED 17.5 Motronic MED 17.1 Motronic MED 17.5
TSI turbocharger CNG/TSI twincharg‐ TSI turbocharger
er
RON unleaded, at least 95 Natural gas and 95 95
RON Ethanol 85 Chain --- ---
Passat diesel engines

Engines ⇒ Diesel engine Diesel engine Diesel engine Diesel engine
Engine code BKC BKP BLS BMA
der
Power kW at rpm 77/4000 103/4000 77/4000 103/4000
Torque Nm at rpm 250/1900 320/1750 to 250/1900 320/1750 to
2500 2500
Bore ∅ mm 79.5 81.0 79.5 81.0
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Engine code BKC BKP BLS BMA
Stroke mm 95.5 95.5 95.5 95.5
Injection/ignition TDI TDI TDI TDI
unit injector unit injector unit injector unit injector
Diesel particle filters no no Yes no

Engine code BMP BMR BUZ BVE
der
Power kW at rpm 103/4000 125/4200 120/4200 90/4000
Torque Nm at rpm 320/1750 to 2500 350/1800 350/1800 320/1750
Bore ∅ mm 81.0 81.0 81.0 81.0
Stroke mm 95.5 95.5 95.5 95.5
unit injector unit injector unit injector unit injector
Diesel particle filters Yes Yes Yes no

Engine code BWV BXE CAYC CBAA
der
Power kW at rpm 88/4000 77/4000 77/4400 100/1750 to
2500
Torque Nm at rpm 300/1750 250/1900 250/1500 to 2500 320/4200
Bore ∅ mm 81.0 79.5 79.5 81.0
Stroke mm 95.5 95.5 80.5 95.5
unit injector unit injector common rail common rail
Diesel particle filters no no Yes Yes
1)In certain countries, vehicles are not offered with a diesel par‐
ticulate filter. Vehicles with factory-fitted diesel particulate filter
can be identified by production control number 7GG or 7MB on
the vehicle data sticker.
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Engine code CBAB CBAC CBBB CBDC
No. of cylinders/valves per cylinder 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4
Power kW at rpm 103/1750 to 2500 105/1750 to 125/1750 to 2500 81/1500 to
2500 2500
Torque Nm at rpm 320/4200 320/4200 320/4200 250/4200
Bore ∅ mm 81.0 81.0 81.0 81.0
Stroke mm 95.5 95.5 95.5 95.5
common rail common rail common rail common rail
Diesel particle filters yes/no1) Yes Yes Yes
can be identified by the production control number 7GG, 7MB or
7ME on the vehicle data sticker.
Passat CC ►2009 and CC 2010► petrol engines

Engine code BLV BWS BZB CAWB
der
Power kW at rpm 206/6200 220/6500 to 118/5000 to 6200 147/5100 to
6700 6000
Torque Nm at rpm 360/2800 350/3500 to 250/1500 to 4200 280/1700 to
3750 5000
Bore ∅ mm 89.0 89.0 82.5 82.5
Stroke mm 95.9 96.4 84.2 92.8
9.1 9.1 17.5 17.5
FSI FSI TSI turbocharger TSI turbo‐
charger
least
Camshaft drive Chain Chain Chain Chain

Engine code CBFA CCTA CCZA CCZB
der
Power kW at rpm 147/5100 to 6000 147/5100 to 147/5100 to 6000 155/5300 to
6000 6200
Torque Nm at rpm 280/1700 to 5000 280/1700 to 280/1700 to 5000 280/1700 to
5000 5200
Bore ∅ mm 82.5 82.5 82.5 82.5
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Engine code CBFA CCTA CCZA CCZB
Stroke mm 92.8 92.8 92.8 92.8
17.1 17.5 17.5 17.5
TSI turbocharger TSI turbo‐ TSI turbocharger TSI turbo‐
charger charger
least

Displacement l 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.4
Engine code CDAA CDAB CGYA CKMA
der
Power kW at rpm 118/4500 to 6200 112/4300 to 112/5000 to 6200 118/5800
6200
Torque Nm at rpm 250/1500 to 4500 250/1500 to 250/1500 to 4500 240/1500 to
4500 4500
Bore ∅ mm 82.5 82.5 82.5 76.5
Stroke mm 84.2 84.2 84.2 75.6
Injection/igni‐ Motronic MED Motronic MED Motronic MED Motronic MED
tion 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.5.1
TSI turbocharger TSI turbocharg‐ TSI turbocharger TSI Twincharg‐
er er
MultiFuel
RON unleaded, at least 95 95 95 95
RON Ethanol 85 --- --- --- 104

Displace‐ l 3.6 1.4 1.4
ment
Engine code CNNA CTHD CZDA
No. of cylinders/valves 6/4 4/4 4/4
per cylinder
Power kW at rpm 206/6200 118/5800 92/5000-6000
Torque Nm at rpm 360/2800 240/1500 to 4500 200/1400-4000
Bore ∅ mm 89.0 76.5 74.5
Stroke mm 95.9 75.6 80.0
Injection/ Motronic MED 9.1 Motronic MED 17.5 Motronic MED17.5
ignition FSI TSI twin charger TSI turbocharger
RON unleaded, at 98 95 95
least
RON Ethanol 85 --- --- ---
6 1. Engine list

Displace‐ l 3.6 1.4 1.4
ment
Engine code CNNA CTHD CZDA
Camshaft drive Chain Chain Toothed belt
Passat CC ►2009 and CC 2010► diesel engines

Engine code CBAA CBAB CBAC CBBB
No. of cylinders/valves per cyl‐ 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4
inder
Power kW at rpm 100/1750 to 2500 103/1750 to 105/1750 to 125/1750 to 2500
2500 2500
Torque Nm at rpm 320/4200 320/4200 320/4200 320/4200
Bore ∅ mm 81.0 81.0 81.0 81.0
Stroke mm 95.5 95.5 95.5 95.5
Diesel particle filters Yes yes/no1) Yes Yes
can be identified by production control number 7GG, 7MB, 7MQ,
7ME or 7MM on the vehicle data sticker.

Engine code CFFA CFFB CFGB CFGC
der
Power kW at rpm 100/4200 103/4200 125/4200 130/4200
Torque Nm at rpm 320/1750 to 2500 320/1750 to 2500 350/1750 to 2500 380/1750 to 2500
Bore ∅ mm 81.0 81.0 81.0 81.0
Stroke mm 95.5 95.5 95.5 95.5
Diesel particle filters Yes yes/no1) Yes Yes
1) Vehicles with factory-fitted diesel particulate filter can be iden‐
tified by production control number 7GG, 7MB, 7MQ, 7ME or 7MM
on the vehicle data sticker.
Volkswagen Technical Site: http://vwts.ru http://vwts.info
1. Engine list 7
Engines ⇒ Diesel engine Diesel engine Diesel engine

Engine code CLLA CUVC CUWA
Power kW at rpm 125/4200 110/3500 135/3500-4000
Torque Nm at rpm 350/1750 to 2500 340/1750-3000 380/1750-3000
Bore ∅ mm 81.0 81.0 81.0
Stroke mm 95.5 95.5 95.5
Injection/ignition TDI TDI TDI
common rail common rail common rail
Diesel particle filters no Yes Yes
PMS2)
Camshaft drive Toothed belt Toothed belt Toothed belt
1) Vehicles with factory-fitted diesel particulate filter can be iden‐
tified by production control number 7GG, 7MB, 7MQ, 7ME or 7MM
on the vehicle data sticker.
2) PMS: particulate reduction system
8 1. Engine list
2 Service work
Information reference flexible or fixed service ⇒ page 9
Service tables ⇒ page 11
2.1 Information about flexible or fixed serv‐

ice
Service identification ⇒ page 9
Flexible service ⇒ page 9
Fixed service ⇒ page 10
Service interval display ⇒ page 10
2.1.1 Service identification

– Referring to vehicle data sticker ⇒ page 28 , check if vehicle
is equipped with following PR numbers:
The PR number is decisive for the service intervals
⇒ page 11 .
Model year PR number Service
► 2012 QG1 Flexible service
► 2012 QG0, QG2, QG3 Fixed service
2013 ► QI6 Flexible service
2013 ► QI1, QI2, QI3, QI4, QI7 Fixed service
In the past, the PR numbers QG0, QG1 and QG2 determined the
type of service.
With immediate effect, these PR numbers only denote whether
an engine oil level sensor is installed or not and no longer have
an influence on the oil change interval.
2.1.2 Flexible service

The flexible service enables long service intervals, depending on
individual driving style and the conditions under which the vehicle
is used.
Note
For the flexible service, special LongLife engine oil is required.
Vehicles with PR number “QG1” or “QI6” are set up for flexible

service when they leave the factory. This means that these vehi‐
cles have a flexible service interval display and are fitted with the
following components:
♦ Flexible service interval display in dash panel insert
♦ Engine oil level sensor
♦ Brake pad wear indicator (if fitted)
For vehicles with flexible service the service interval is determined
by the control unit and is indicated on service interval display
(SID) ⇒ page 10 .
Therefore the service intervals are flexible.
2. Service work 9
2.1.3 Fixed service

For vehicles with a fixed service, fixed services are calculated.
This means that the mileage or time values are already set by
Volkswagen. For normal operating conditions achieving these
service intervals is technically assured.
Therefore the service intervals are fixed.
For vehicles
♦ Which have not been delivered with extended servicing inter‐
vals (ESI) (PR numbers “QG0”, “QG2”, “QI1”, “QI2”, “QI3”,
“QI4”, “QI7”.
♦ or for which the extended servicing interval (ESI) was stopped
♦ or for which no LongLife engine oil was used
fixed service applies.
These non-flexible service intervals apply to all types of service
including an engine oil change.
Vehicles with PR number “QG0”
The vehicles are “not” factory-fitted with components for flexible
service. Fixed service intervals apply for maintenance.
The PR number is valid only to ►2012.
For these vehicles the flexible service is not factory-activated.
Therefore, these vehicles have a fixed service interval display
⇒ page 10 and for maintenance the fixed service intervals (rigid
service intervals) apply. These vehicles are fitted with the follow‐
ing components:
♦ Fixed service interval display in dash panel insert
The PR number is valid only to ►2012.
For these vehicles the flexible service is not factory-activated.
Therefore, these vehicles have a fixed service interval display
⇒ page 10 and for maintenance the fixed service intervals apply.
These vehicles are fitted with the following components:
♦ Fixed service interval display in dash panel insert
2.1.4 Service interval display

Introduction of extended servicing intervals (ESI) ⇒ page 11
Flexible service interval display (only vehicles with a flexible serv‐
ice) ⇒ page 11
Fixed service interval display (only vehicles with a fixed service)
⇒ page 11
Service interval display: resetting ⇒ page 163
Service interval display: recoding ⇒ page 162
10 2. Service work
Introduction of extended servicing intervals (ESI)

Ask your importer if the extended servicing interval (ESI) is avail‐
able for your country.
Flexible service interval display (only vehicles with a flexible serv‐
ice)
Calculation of service intervals:
♦ The service intervals on vehicles with a flexible service is cal‐
culated. Input values such as, distance travelled, fuel con‐
sumption, oil temperature and loading on diesel particulate
filter are evaluated by the control unit.
♦ The result of the evaluation is a value for the deterioration of
the oil due to thermal loading.
♦ The oil deterioration is the deciding factor concerning the dis‐
tance that can still be driven to the next service.
Note
For vehicles with a flexible service but which are serviced ac‐
cording to fixed service intervals, the service interval display must
be recoded to “non-flexible” ⇒ page 162 .
Fixed service interval display (only vehicles with a fixed service)

Calculation of service intervals:
♦ The service interval for vehicles with a fixed service is calcu‐
lated in fixed service intervals. This means that the mileage or
time values have been previously determined and specified by
Volkswagen.
♦ For normal operating conditions achieving these service in‐
tervals is technically assured.
2.2 Service tables
Note
♦ The service tables apply in general with differences depending

on the vehicle model and equipment level. There is no relation
between individual vehicles and identified vehicle identifica‐
tion numbers.
♦ Vehicle-specific time and mileage dependent additional work
can only be found in the ⇒ maintenance tables .
2.2.1 Delivery inspection

Scope of work
– Battery: check battery terminal clamps for secure seating.
– Transportation mode: switch off.
– Service interval display: reset.
– Status of battery: read.
– Event memories of all systems: read.
– Radio/radio navigation system: store local radio stations to station buttons.
– Time and date: set.
– All switches, electrical consumers, sockets, gauges and other controls: check function.
– Front passenger airbag: check key switch and ON/OFF function.
– Window regulators: initialise (activate).
2. Service work 11
Scope of work
– Vehicle interior: check for cleanliness.
– Protective seat covers and protective carpet film: remove.
– All equipment which has been packed inside vehicle (if part of original equipment): install.
– Two safety hammers: install according to installation instructions.
– Edge protection on doors (plastic film): remove.
– Vehicle exterior: check for cleanliness.
– Tyre pressure: check.
– Wheel bolts: tighten to specified torque.
– Wiper blade protection: remove.
– Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator: calibrate after tyre pressure has been corrected.
– Vehicle: inspect for leaks and damage from above and below.
– Brake system: inspect for leaks and damage.
– Transportation devices: remove (if fitted).
– Vehicle underside (underbody): inspect for damage.
– Windscreen wash/wipe system and headlight washer system: check function and settings.
– Engine oil level: check; observe oil specification when topping up.
– Coolant level: check.
– Brake fluid: renew, if vehicle is older than 6 months.
– Brake fluid level: check that it is at maximum.
– Keys: check number, operation and cleanliness.
– Service Schedule / Digital Service Schedule: enter pre-delivery inspection.
– Owner's literature: check that literature is complete and prepare for delivery to customer.
– Carry out road test.
– Warning stickers: check that they are present.
– Charging cable: check that cable is present and check its condition.
• Applies only to BEV and PHEV
– High-voltage battery: charging
• Applies only to BEV and PHEV
2.2.2 Scopes of service
Note
♦ Depending on the time elapsed and the mileage since the last
service, service events may be combined (inspection with oil
change).
♦ An extended scope of inspection is carried out in combination
with an inspection.
♦ The scopes of service work are generally applicable and differ
according to vehicle model and equipment level. There is no
relation between individual vehicles and identified vehicle
identification numbers.
♦ Scopes of service work for individual vehicles can be found
only in the maintenance tables. ⇒ Maintenance tables
12 2. Service work
Oil Inspec‐ Exten‐ Scope of work

change tion ded
service scope of
inspec‐
tion
(applies
only in
addition
to regu‐
lar in‐
spec‐
tion)
Vehicle interior
X – Interior lights: check function of headliner, luggage compartment and
glove compartment lights.
X – Horn: check function.
X – Charging cable: check that cable is present and check its condition.
• Applies only to BEV
X – High-voltage battery: check charge level, charge as necessary.
Vehicle exterior
X – Headlight washer system: check function.
X – Front lighting: check function.
X – Static cornering light (cornering light): check function.
X – Automatic headlight control: check function.
X – Rear lighting: check function.
X – Windscreen wash/wipe system: check function and spray jet settings and
adjust if necessary; check for damage.
X – Wiper blades: move blades to service position and check for damage;
check park position.
X – Interior and exterior of body: inspect for corrosion.
X – Windscreen: inspect for damage.
X – High-voltage charging socket in radiator grille: inspect for soiling and
damage.
• Applies only to PHEV
X – High-voltage charging socket in radiator grille and tank cap: inspect for
soiling and damage.
X – Reducing agent (AdBlue®): replenish only if customer requests.
• If part of equipment
X – Bonnet catch hook: grease.
• Only applies for: CC, Touran 1T, Golf Cabriolet, EOS, Phaeton, Golf 5K1,
Golf Plus, Passat 36, Tiguan 5N, Sharan 7N, Touareg 7P
X – Door arrester: grease.
• Applies only to Touran 1T, EOS, Golf Cabriolet, CC and Phaeton
2. Service work 13

change tion ded
service scope of
inspec‐
tion
(applies
only in
addition
to regu‐
lar in‐
spec‐
tion)
X – Convertible top: clean and lubricate locking element.
• Applies only to Golf Cabriolet and Beetle Cabriolet
X – Convertible top: perform water test.
• Applies only to Golf Cabriolet and Beetle Cabriolet
X – Sunroof: check function, clean guide rails and lubricate with special
grease.
Underside of vehicle
X – Drain engine oil and renew oil filter.
X – Engine and components in engine compartment: inspect for leaks and
damage (from below).
X – Gearbox, final drive and drive shaft boots: inspect for leaks and damage.
X – Brakes, front and rear: check thickness of pads/linings and condition of
brake discs.
X – Poly V-belt: check condition.
X – Swivel joints, axle mountings, coupling rod bearings and anti-roll bar rub‐
ber mounting: inspect for damage.
X – Track rods: checking clearance, attachment and boots
X – Brake system and shock absorbers: inspecting for leaks and damage
X – Exhaust system: inspect for leaks, firm seating and damage.
X – Underbody: inspect for damage to undercoating, underbody cladding,
routing of lines, plugs.
X – Front and rear coil springs and rubber buffers: inspect for damage.
X – Warning stickers: check that they are present.
• Applies only to high-voltage vehicles
X – Removable towing bracket: check.
• If part of equipment
X – Air suspension: check for leaks and damage.
• Applies only to Touareg and Phaeton
Tyres
X – Tyre pressure: check.
X – Tyre mobility set: check for damage and use.
X – Tyres: check condition and wear pattern of tyre; enter tread depth.
Engine compartment
X – Engine oil: replenish.
X – Oil level: check.
X – Battery and, if fitted, second battery: check with battery tester.
14 2. Service work

change tion ded
service scope of
inspec‐
tion
(applies
only in
addition
to regu‐
lar in‐
spec‐
tion)
X – Engine and components in engine compartment: inspect for leaks and
damage (from above).
X – Brake fluid level (dependent upon brake pad/lining wear): checking
X – Cooling system: check frost protection and coolant level.
X – Window wash/wipe system: check anti-freeze protection; replenish wash‐
er fluid.
X – Hybrid components: inspect for damage to high-voltage components and
wires.
• Applies only to HEV and PHEV
X – High-voltage components and high-voltage cables: inspect for damage

and correct routing and securing of lines.
X – Plenum chamber: check for soiling.
• Applies only to up!
X – Plenum chamber: check for soiling.
• Applicable for e-up! only
Final checks
X – Service interval display: resetting
X – Headlight adjustment: check and adjust as necessary.
X – Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator: calibrate after tyre pressure has been cor‐
rected.
X – Carry out road test.
X – High-voltage battery: charge.
• Applies only to PHEV
2. Service work 15
2.2.3 Service intervals to model year ►2013
Caution
Applies only to diesel engines

• In some countries, diesel has a higher sulphur content.
• The high sulphur content leads to excessive wear of cyl‐
inders and it considerably reduces the cleanliness of pis‐
tons.
♦ Therefore change the engine oil every 7,500 km in coun‐
tries where the diesel has a high sulphur content.
Note
♦ If an extremely uneconomical driving style is adopted or the

vehicle is used in extreme conditions ⇒ page 29 , the short‐
est interval for an oil change service is “7,500 km or 1 year”.
♦ However, other intervals apply for other countries. Your im‐
porter will inform you about the required intervals.
PASSAT 3C ►2007
Service intervals ►2007
from-to Engine/Engine code/ Service/intervals Indicated on
PR No./Remarks service interval display SID
(includes oil change)
Since intro‐ Diesel, in countries Oil change service YES
duction where the sulphur con‐ every 7,500 km or 1 year
tent in fuel is high
From intro‐ QG0/QG2/QG3 or Oil change service YES
duction ►2007 QG1 vehicles coded to every 15,000 km or 1 year
non-flexible interval Interval service: YES
every 30,000 km or 2 years
QG1 vehicles Interval service: YES
flexible from 15,000 to max.
30,000 km or max. 2 years
For all vehicles Interval service inspection: YES
PASSAT 3C, Passat CC ►2009 and CC 2010►2012

Service intervals 2008►2012
Since intro‐ Diesel, in countries Oil change service YES
duction where the sulphur con‐ every 7,500 km or 1 year
tent in fuel is high
2008►2012 QG0/QG2/QG3 or Oil change service YES
QG1 vehicles coded to every 15,000 km or 1 year
non-flexible interval Interval service: YES
QG1 vehicles Interval service: YES
from 15,000 km or 1 year up to
max. 30,000 km or 2 years
16 2. Service work
PASSAT 3C, Passat CC ►2009 and CC 2010►2012

Service intervals 2008►2012
For all vehicles Inspection service: NO
after 3 years or max 60,000 km,
then every 2 years or 60,000 km
CC (35) 2013
Service intervals 2013
From - to PR No. Service events: Indicated on
Intervals service interval display
2013 QI1 Oil change service (fixed): YES
every 5,000 km or 1 year
QI2 Oil change service (fixed): YES
every 10,000 mi or 1 year
QI1, QI2, QI3, QI4, QI7 Interval service (fixed): YES
QI6 Interval service (flexible): YES
from 15,000 km or 1 year up to
QI1, QI2, QI3, QI4, QI6, QI7 Inspection service: NO
after 3 years or max 60,000
km, then every 2 years or
60,000 km
2.2.4 Service intervals as of model year 2014►

Scope of work Climate and traffic condi‐ For operation with fuels that are »NOT« compliant with
tions usual for passenger standards EN 228 ⇒ page 31 or EN 590
vehicles operated on fuels ⇒ page 30
compliant with EN 228 or
EN 590
Oil change service --- QI1
every 5,000 km or 1 year (fixed) 1)
--- QI2
--- QI3
QI4
QI6 ---
(flexible) 1)
2. Service work 17
EN 590
QI7 ---
every 10,000 mi or 1 year
(fixed) 1)
1) Whichever occurs first.
EN 590
Inspection --- QI1
every 10,000 km or 1 year 1)
--- QI2
--- QI3
QI4 QI4
30,000 km or 2 years every 15,000 km or 1 year 1)
then every 30,000 km or
1 year 1)
QI6 ---
30,000 km or 2 years
then every 30,000 km or
1 year 1)
QI7 ---
Every 20,000 mi or 2 years
1)
EN 590
Inspection with expanded After 60,000 km or 3 years After 30,000 km or 2 years or
scope then every 60,000 km or after 20,000 km or 2 years 1)
• Applies only in con‐ 2 years 1)
junction with regular in‐
spection
18 2. Service work
2.2.5 Air filter

Scope of work Climate and traffic conditions usual Countries with high levels of dust
for passenger vehicles ⇒ page 32
Air filter: cleaning housing and re‐ Every 60,000 km Every 30,000 km
newing filter element or 4 years 1) or 2 years 1)
• Applies only to Polo (except for
1.0 TSI) and up! with PFI
Air filter: cleaning housing and re‐ Every 90,000 km Every 30,000 km
newing filter element or 6 years 1) or 2 years 1)
2.2.6 Dust and pollen filter

Dust and pollen filter (cabin filter): Every 30,000 km Max. 1 year
renew. or 2 years 1) or 30,000 km 1)
• Applies only to Polo (6R1 and
6C1) and up!
Dust and pollen filter (cabin filter): Every 60,000 km Max. 1 year
renew. or 2 years 1) or 30,000 km 1)
2.2.7 Toothed belt

Camshaft drive toothed belt: re‐ Every 120,000 km
new.
• Applies only to TDI UIS up to
►2006
Tensioning roller: renew. Every 240,000 km

• Applies only to TDI UIS up to
►2006

new.
• Applies to TDI UIS as of 2007►
Tensioning roller: renew. Every 300,000 km

• Applies to TDI UIS as of 2007►
Camshaft drive toothed belt: re‐ Every 180,000 km Every 120,000 km

new.
• Applies only to 2.0 l CR TDI up
to ►2009
Tensioning roller: renew. Every 360,000 km Every 120,000 km

• Applies only to 2.0 l CR TDI up
to ►2009
Toothed belt and camshaft drive Every 210,000 km Every 120,000 km

tensioning roller: renew.
• Applies to CR TDI as of 2010►
2. Service work 19
new.
• Applies to 2.0 l petrol engines
2.2.8 Poly V-belt

Poly V-belt: renewing --- Every 60,000 km
Poly V-belt for compressor: renew. Every 90,000 km Every 60,000 km
• Applies only to Touareg (7P)
2.2.9 Diesel fuel filter

Scope of work Diesel compliant with EN 590 Diesel not compliant with EN 590
⇒ page 30
Diesel fuel filter: renewing Every 60,000 km Every 30,000 km
• Applies only to Polo (6R1 &
6C1) and Touareg
Diesel fuel filter: renewing Every 90,000 km Every 30,000 km
2.2.10 Spark plugs

Scope of work Petrol engine compliant E100 Petrol engine not compli‐
with EN 228 ant with EN 228
⇒ page 34
Spark plugs: renewing Every 60,000 km Every 40,000 km Every 30,000 km /
• Applies only to 2.0 l or 4 years 1) or 4 years 1) 20,000 km
FSI 110 kW, 1.6 l PFI/ or 2 years 1)
FSI, 1.6l and 1.4 l TSI and
engines every 15,000 km /
10,000 km
Spark plugs: renewing Every 90,000 km or 1 year 1)
• Applies only to 2.0 l or 6 years 1)
TFSI; V6 FSI; 1.8 l
TSI; 2.0 l TSI
2.2.11 Brake fluid

Scope of work Climate and traffic conditions usual Only for markets outside Europe
for passenger vehicles and with fixed oil change intervals
Brake and clutch system: chang‐ Every 2 years
ing brake fluid
• Applies only to vehicles to
►2007
20 2. Service work
Scope of work Climate and traffic conditions usual Only for markets outside Europe
for passenger vehicles and with fixed oil change intervals
Brake and clutch system: chang‐ 3 years after initial registration, Every 2 years
ing brake fluid then every 2 years
• Applies to vehicles as of 2008►
2.2.12 Natural gas system

Scope of work Interval
Natural gas system: inspect natural gas tank for cor‐ 4 years after initial registration,
rosion and leakage. then every 2 years
• Italy only
Natural gas filler connection and sealing cap: check 4 years after initial registration,
condition, clean if necessary and check seal. then every 2 years
• Italy only
2.2.13 Automatic gearbox

Scope of work Climate and traffic con‐ Countries with hot cli‐ North American
ditions usual for passen‐ mate ⇒ page 29 market
ger vehicles
Automatic gearbox: change ATF. Every 60,000 km Every 60,000 km ---
• Applies to 1.8 l TSI engine with
gearbox group 09G in 6-speed au‐
tomatic gearbox as of model year
2008
• Applies to 2.0 l TSI engine with
gearbox group 09G in 6-speed au‐
tomatic gearbox as of model year
2008
Automatic gearbox: change ATF. --- Every 60,000 km ---

• Applies to 2.0 l FSI from model year
2009 with gearbox group 09G in 6-
speed automatic gearbox
Automatic gearbox: change ATF. --- --- Every 80,000 mi
2.2.14 Time and mileage-dependent additional

work for the markets Russia, China and
USA to model year ►2013
Note
♦ This chapter contains only the time or mileage-dependent ad‐

ditional work up to model year ►2013 for Chinese, Russian and
USA markets.
♦ For information for other markets, refer to the chapter “Service
tables for market group A” ⇒ page 11 .
2. Service work 21
Russian market
Applies up to ►2013 Interval Description of
work
Interval service (fixed) Every 15,000 km → Mainte‐
♦ (QG0/QG2/QG3) 2) or 1 year 1) nance tables
♦ QI4
(appears on service interval display)
Inspection service every 30,000 km → Mainte‐
(does not appears on service interval display) or 2 years 1) nance tables
– Multi-purpose additive for petrol fuel: adding At every service. ⇒ page 195
– Dust and pollen filter (cabin filter): renew. Every 15,000 km ⇒ page 132
or 1 year 1)
– Spark plugs: renewing every 30,000 km ⇒ page 173
or 2 years 1)
• Only valid for 2.0 l FSI 110 kW, 1.6 l PFI and FSI, 1.4 TSI engines
– Diesel fuel filter: renewing Every 30,000 km ⇒ page 83

– Air filter element: renew and clean housing. every 30,000 km ⇒ page 90
or 2 years 1)
or 4 years 1)
• Only valid for V6 FSI, 1.8 l and 2.0 l TSI engines
– Camshaft drive toothed belt: renew. Every 90,000 km ⇒ page 173
• Only applies for 2.0 l FSI
– Camshaft drive toothed belt: renew. Every 120,000 km ⇒ page 173
• Only valid for 1.6 l TDI and 2.0 l TDI Common Rail engines

2)Oil change service has been omitted in the Russian market.
The interval service is carried out as a substitute. Changing the
engine oil is an integral part of the interval service.
North American market

Interval Description of
work
Sliding sunroof drains: checking
– for blockage, cleaning if necessary Every 60,000 km ⇒ page 166
China market
Note
In the Chinese market no engine oils to VW standard 504 00/507

00 may be used because of poor fuel quality.

work
Oil change service (fixed) Once after 5,000 km → Mainte‐
♦ (QG0/QG2/QG3) nance tables
22 2. Service work

work
Oil change service (fixed) Every 10,000 km → Mainte‐
♦ (QG0/QG2/QG3) or 1 year 1), and then nance tables
every 10,000 km / 1
♦ QI3 year
Interval service (fixed) every 20,000 km → Mainte‐
(appears on service interval display) or 2 years 1) nance tables
Inspection service After 30,000 km → Mainte‐
(does not appears on service interval display) or 3 years 1), and nance tables
then every 30,000
km or 2 years
– Multi-purpose additive for petrol fuel: adding At every service. ⇒ page 195
– Dust and pollen filter (cabin filter): renew. Every 10,000 km ⇒ page 132
or 1 year 1)
or 2 years 1)
• Applies only to 1.4 l TSI, 1.8 l TSI, 2.0 l TSI and 3.6 l FSI engines
– Air filter element: renew and clean housing. every 30,000 km ⇒ page 90
or 2 years 1)
2.2.15 Country-specific additional work dependent on time and mileage

Scope of work Interval
Reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF): replenishing At every service.
• Only if requested by customer, and as a separate
charge
Dual clutch gearbox (DSG) 02E and 0D9: change gear Every 60,000 km
oil and filter.
Dual clutch gearboxes (DSG) 0DD, 0DL and 0BH: Every 60,000 km
change gear oil.
– Camshaft drive toothed belt: check. At 90,000 km,
then every 30,000 km
• Only applicable for engine codes BSE, BSF
Diesel particulate filter: check. At 150,000 km/180,000 km/210,000 km,

then every 30,000 km
Natural gas system: inspect natural gas tank for cor‐ 3 years after initial registration,
rosion and leakage. then every 2 years
• Europe only (except for Italy)
Natural gas filler connection and sealing cap: check 3 years after initial registration,
condition, clean if necessary and check seal. then every 2 years
• Europe only (except for Italy)
Reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF): changing Every 4 years

• Applies only to vehicles driven less than 15,000 km
in 4 years
Natural gas tank: renew. Every 20 years
2. Service work 23
3 General information
Raising vehicle with lifting platform or trolley jack ⇒ page 24
Sticker ⇒ page 25
Entries in service schedule ⇒ page 26
Connecting vehicle diagnosis tester ⇒ page 26
Vehicle identification number ⇒ page 27
Vehicle data sticker ⇒ page 28
Severe operating conditions ⇒ page 29
Countries with hot climate ⇒ page 29
Country overview for diesel not compliant with EN 590
⇒ page 30
Country overview for petrol not compliant with EN 228
⇒ page 31
Engine code and engine number ⇒ page 32
Countries with high levels of dust ⇒ page 32
Type plate ⇒ page 33
Shortened intervals for spark plug replacement ⇒ page 34
3.1 Raising vehicle with lifting platform or

trolley jack
Safety notes ⇒ page 24
Lifting points for lifting platform and trolley jack ⇒ page 25
3.1.1 Safety notes:
WARNING
♦ Before driving onto a lifting platform, ensure that there is

sufficient clearance between low-lying vehicle compo‐
nents and lifting platform.
♦ Before driving a vehicle onto a lifting platform it must be
ensured that the vehicle weight does not exceed the per‐
missible lifting capacity of the platform.
♦ Vehicle may be lifted only at points indicated in figure to
avoid damaging vehicle underbody or tipping vehicle.
♦ Never start engine and engage a gear with vehicle lifted
as long as even one driven wheel has contact with the
floor! Disregarding these warnings risks the danger of an
accident!
♦ If work is to be performed under vehicle, it must be sup‐
ported by suitable jack stands.
24 3. General information
3.1.2 Lifting points for lifting platform and trol‐

ley jack
Note
The Passat R36 is fitted with a side member trim. Remove the
respective covers to reach the lifting points.
Front lifting point:

– Position support plate, in area of side member marking
-arrow A-, at vertical reinforcement of floor pan -arrow B-.
WARNING
Ensure that side member reinforcement seats centrally on

support plate of hoist mounting.
Rear lifting point:

– Position support plate, in area of side member marking
-arrow A-, at vertical reinforcement of floor pan -arrow B-.
WARNING
Ensure that side member reinforcement seats centrally on

support plate of hoist mounting.
3.2 Stickers
In this chapter there are stickers which apply for the German
market. The stickers determined for your country can be obtained
from your importer.
Attach “Your next service” sticker. ⇒ page 25
Attach “vehicle data sticker” in customer service schedule.
⇒ page 26
3.2.1 Attaching “Your next service” sticker
Note
For vehicles from model year 2014►, no service sticker needs to

be attached.
3. General information 25
Service sticker valid for vehicles to model year ►2013

– Service sticker “Your next service”: Enter a cross in position
for next oil change service or inspection service or legal check
such as legislative inspection or gas system check (next serv‐
ice due) and enter date and mileage.
Service intervals ⇒ page 11
– Attach sticker to driver door pillar (B-pillar).
3.2.2 Attaching “vehicle data sticker” in cus‐

tomer service schedule:
– Apply the lower of the two vehicle data stickers -arrow- in the
service schedule.
3.3 Entries in service schedule

If a component is changed which has a change interval prescribed
by the manufacturer, e.g. the toothed belt, the new change inter‐
val begins at the time the component is changed.
• Therefore it is very important, every time a component is
changed, to document this in the service schedule.
• This also applies to components which were changed before
the regular change interval.
3.4 Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Diagnosis system - VAS 6160 A-
♦ Diagnosis system VCI - VAS 6150 C-
Note
Ensure that the selected vehicle diagnostic tester is used only

with the respective diagnostic cable.
WARNING
♦ During a road test, you must always secure testing and

measuring equipment on the back seat.
♦ Only a passenger may operate these devices while the
vehicle is in motion.
– Carry out following procedure:

– Connect diagnosis cable connector to diagnostic connection.
– Switch on vehicle diagnostic tester .
– Switch on ignition.
Now follow information given on screen to start desired functions.
3.5 Vehicle identification number

Location engine compartment
The vehicle identification number is located on the extension of
longitudinal member -arrow-.
Significance of vehicle identification number
WVW ZZZ 3C Z 5 8 000 234

Manufacturer Filler charac‐ Model Filler charac‐ Model year Production lo‐ Serial number
code ters ters 2005 cation
3.6 Vehicle data sticker

The vehicle data label -arrow- is located in back of vehicle in the
spare wheel well. The vehicle data sticker is also found in the
service schedule for the customer.
Note
In the Passat R36, the Passat CC ►2009 and CC 2010►, the ve‐
hicle data sticker -arrow- is located on the right-hand side of the
spare wheel recess.
The sticker in luggage compartment includes the following vehicle

data:
The sticker in service schedule includes the same data. The leg‐
end can be found below the sticker.
3.7 Severe operating conditions

If the vehicle is used under severe operating conditions some
work will have to be performed before the next service is due or
at shorter service intervals.
• Regular short trips or stop and go operation in urban traffic
• High percentage of cold starts
• Vehicle is used in areas with winter temperatures over a long
period
• Regular long periods of idling (e.g. taxis)
• Vehicle is often driven at full throttle with high payload or whilst
towing a trailer
• Using diesel with elevated sulphur content
• Regular operation in areas with high levels of dust
• Countries with generally poor road conditions such as high
number of potholes, protrusions, high elevations in the road/
deep “tramlines”.
• High number of gravel roads with poor surface quality, such
as irregularities/bumps, elevations, protruding stones, waves.
• Subtropical climates (combination of high ambient tempera‐
ture and high air humidity)
3.8 Countries with hot climate

♦ Countries with hot and super hot climates have elevated peak
temperatures (50°C) compared with the European average
(25°C).
♦ Locally high ambient temperatures have an influence on the
longevity of the engine, gearbox and coolant circuit, such as
journeys uphill and at higher speeds as well as start/stop op‐
eration.
Australia Qatar USA
Abu Dhabi Lebanon United Arab Emirates
Algeria Libya West Sahara
Egypt Liberia Zimbabwe
Afghanistan Mexico Central African Republic
Angola Malaysia
Equatorial Guinea Mauritius
Ethiopia Morocco
Bahrain Madagascar
Brunei Mali
Benin Mozambique
Burkina Faso Malawi
Botswana Mauritania
Burundi Nigeria
China Niger
Dubai Oman
Democratic Republic of the Congo Puerto Rico
Djibouti Palestine
Ivory Coast Pakistan
Eritrea Republic of Congo
Gabon Rwanda
Gambia Saudi Arabia

Ghana Singapore
Guinea Senegal
Guinea-Bissau Sudan
Iran Zambia
India South Sudan
Indonesia Sierra Leone
Iraq Somalia
Israel Syria
Yemen Thailand
Jordan Tunisia
Kuwait Togo
Cameroon Tanzania
Kenya Uganda
3.9 Country overview for diesel not compli‐

ant with EN 590
Examples in fuel inadequacies that can lead to shortened main‐
tenance / exchange intervals:
♦ High sulphur content
♦ Elevated amount of biodiesel
♦ Contaminants in diesel
♦ Elevated amount of water in diesel
Abu Dhabi Gambia Malawi Sierra Leone
Afghanistan Georgia Malaysia Zimbabwe
Egypt Ghana Mali Singapore
Algeria Guatemala Morocco Somalia
Angola Guinea Mauritania Sri Lanka and the Mal‐
dives
Equatorial Guinea Guinea-Bissau Mauritius South Africa
Argentina Guyana Macedonia Sudan
Armenia Haiti Mexico South Sudan
Azerbaijan Honduras Moldova Surinam
Ethiopia India Mongolia Swaziland
Bahamas Indonesia Mozambique Syria
Bahrain Iraq Myanmar Tajikistan
Bangladesh Iran Namibia Tanzania
Belize Jamaica Nepal Thailand
Benin Yemen New Caledonia Togo
Bermudas Jordan Nicaragua Trinidad and Tobago
Bhutan Cambodia Dutch Overseas Territo‐ Chad
ries
Bolivia Cameroon Niger Tunisia
Botswana Canada Nigeria Turkey
Brazil Cape Verde North Korea Turkmenistan
Brunei Caribbean driving on the Oman Uganda
left
Burkina Faso Kazakhstan Pakistan Ukraine

Burundi Qatar Panama Uruguay
Cayman Islands Kenya Papua New Guinea USA
China Kyrgyz Republic Paraguay Uzbekistan
Costa Rica Columbia Peru Venezuela
Democratic Republic of Cuba Philippines United Arab Emirates
the Congo
Djibouti Kuwait Puerto Rico Vietnam
Dominican Republic Laos Republic of Congo West Sahara
Dubai Lesotho Rwanda Central African Republic
Ecuador Lebanon Russia Ivory Coast
El Salvador Liberia Zambia
Eritrea Libya Saudi Arabia
Fiji Macao Senegal
Gabon Madagascar Seychelles
3.10 Country overview for petrol not compli‐

ant with EN 228
♦ Petrol contaminated with diesel
♦ Poor boiling point / evaporation
♦ Metallic components / Octane Booster Additive
♦ Contaminants in petrol
Abu Dhabi Georgia Mauritius Syria
Afghanistan Ghana Mexico Tajikistan
Egypt Guatemala Mongolia Taiwan
Algeria Guinea Mozambique Tanzania
Angola Guinea-Bissau Myanmar (Burma) Thailand
Equatorial Guinea Haiti Nepal (Indian subconti‐ Togo
nent)
Armenia Honduras New Caledonia Trinidad and Tobago
Azerbaijan India Nicaragua Chad
Ethiopia Indonesia Dutch Overseas Territo‐ Tunisia
ries
Bahamas Iraq Niger Turkey
Bahrain Iran Nigeria Turkmenistan
Bangladesh Jamaica North Korea Uganda
Belize Yemen Oman Ukraine
Benin (Dahomey) Jordan Pakistan Uruguay
Bermudas Cameroon Panama Uzbekistan
Bhutan Cape Verde Papua New Guinea Venezuela
Bolivia Caribbean, left-hand traf‐ Paraguay United Arab Emirates
fic
Brunei Kazakhstan Peru Vietnam
Burkina Faso (Upper Vol‐ Qatar Philippines West Sahara

ta)
Burundi Kenya Republic of Congo Central African Republic
Chile Kyrgyz Republic Rwanda Macao
China Columbia Russian Federation Libya
Costa Rica Cuba Zambia
Democratic Republic of Kuwait Saudi Arabia
the Congo
Djibouti Laos Senegal
Dominican Republic Lebanon Seychelles
Dubai Liberia Sierra Leone
Ecuador Madagascar Singapore
El Salvador Malawi Somalia
Ivory Coast Maldives Sri Lanka
Eritrea Malaysia South Sudan
Fiji Mali Zimbabwe
Gabon Morocco Sudan
Gambia Mauritania Suriname
3.11 Engine code and engine number

Engine code and engine number are located:
♦ On vehicle data sticker ⇒ page 28 .
♦ On type plate (4-digit engine code)
♦ On engine control unit (4-digit engine code)
♦ or
♦ »Power unit« ⇒ Power unit; Rep. gr. 00 ; Technical data/
engine number »Technical data/engine number«.
3.12 Countries with high levels of dust

♦ High dust content in the air due to road and environmental
conditions.
♦ Dust is categorised according to particle size or type of dust
(organic and inorganic material) such as e.g. pollen, bacteria,
fungal spores or rock dust, mineral fibres.
Abu Dhabi Gabon Macau Somalia
Afghanistan Gambia Madagascar Sri Lanka
Egypt Georgia Malawi Seychelles
Algeria Ghana Maldives South Sudan
Angola Guatemala Mali Sudan
Equatorial Guinea Guinea Morocco Suriname
Argentina Guinea-Bissau Mauritania Swaziland
Armenia Guyana Mauritius Syria
Azerbaijan Honduras Mexico Tajikistan
Ethiopia Hong Kong Mongolia Tanzania
Australia India Mozambique Thailand
Bahrain Indonesia Myanmar (Burma) Togo
Bangladesh Iraq Namibia Chad
Belize Israel Nepal (Indian subconti‐ Tunisia

nent)
Benin (Dahomey) Yemen Nicaragua Turkey
Bhutan Jordan Niger Turkmenistan
Bolivia Cambodia Nigeria Uganda
Botswana Cameroon North Korea Uruguay
Brazil Cape Verde Oman Ukraine
Brunei Kazakhstan Pakistan Uzbekistan
Burkina Faso (Upper Vol‐ Qatar Palestine Venezuela
ta)
Chile Kenya Panama United Arab Emirates
China Kyrgyz Republic Papua New Guinea Vietnam
Costa Rica Columbia Paraguay West Sahara
Democratic Republic of Cuba Peru Central African Republic
the Congo
Djibouti Kuwait Puerto Rico
Dominican Republic Laos Rwanda
Dubai Lesotho Russian Federation
Ecuador Lebanon Zambia
El Salvador Liberia Saudi Arabia
Ivory Coast Libya Senegal
Eritrea Philippines Sierra Leone
French Guyana Burundi Zimbabwe
Fiji South Africa
3.13 Identification plate
Note
Vehicles for certain export countries have no type plate.
Type plate -arrow- is visible in lower area of B-pillar when front

left door is opened.
The type plate includes the following vehicle data:
A - Vehicle identification number
B - Variable indications e.g. axle loads, gross vehicle weight rat‐
ing, gross combination weight
C - Model identification number
D - Engine code
3.14 Shortened intervals for spark plug re‐

placement
Shortened spark plug replacement intervals are necessary if fuel
not compliant with DIN EN 228 are used.
♦ Petrol contaminated with diesel
♦ Poor boiling point / evaporation
♦ Metallic components / Octane Booster Additive
♦ Contaminants in petrol
Country
30,000 km / 2 years 20,000 km / 2 years 15,000 km /1 year 10,000 km /1 year
Abu Dhabi X
Afghanistan X
Egypt X
Algeria X
Angola X
Equatorial Guinea X
Armenia X
Azerbaijan X
Ethiopia X
Bahamas X
Bahrain X
Bangladesh X
Belize X
Benin (Dahomey) X
Bermudas X
Bhutan X
Bolivia X
Brunei X
Burkina Faso (Upper X
Volta)
Burundi X
Chile X
China X
Costa Rica X
Country
Democratic Republic X
of the Congo
Djibouti X
Dominican Republic X
Dubai X
Ecuador X
El Salvador X
Ivory Coast X
Eritrea X
Fiji X
Gabon X
Gambia X
Georgia X
Ghana X
Guatemala X
Guinea X
Guinea-Bissau X
Haiti X
Honduras X
India X
Indonesia X
Iraq X
Iran X
Jamaica X
Yemen X
Jordan X
Cameroon X
Cape Verde X
Caribbean, left-hand X
traffic
Kazakhstan X
Qatar X
Kenya X
Kyrgyz Republic X
Columbia X
Cuba X
Kuwait X
Laos X
Lebanon X
Liberia X
Libya X
Macao X
Madagascar X
Malawi X
Malaysia X
Mali X
Country
Morocco X
Mauritania X
Mauritius X
Mexico X
Mongolia X
Mozambique X
Myanmar (Burma) X
Nepal (Indian sub‐ X
continent)
Nicaragua X
Netherlands over‐ X
seas territories Aru‐
ba, Curacao, Sint-
Maarten (Dutch)
Niger X
Nigeria X
North Korea X
Oman X
Pakistan X
Panama X
Papua New Guinea X
Paraguay X
Peru X
Philippines X
Republic of Congo X
Rwanda X
Russian Federation X
Zambia X
Saudi Arabia X
Senegal X
Seychelles X
Sierra Leone X
Singapore X
Somalia X
Sri Lanka X
South Sudan X
Sudan X
Suriname X
Syria X
Tajikistan X
Taiwan X
Tanzania X
Thailand X
Togo X
Trinidad and Tobago X
Chad X
Tunisia X
Country
Turkey X
Turkmenistan X
Uganda X
Ukraine X
Uruguay X
Uzbekistan X
Venezuela X
United Arab Emi‐ X
rates
Vietnam X
West Sahara X
Central African Re‐ X
public
Zimbabwe X
38 4. Descriptions of work:
4 Descriptions of work:
Removable towing bracket: checking and cleaning if necessary
⇒ page 41
Front and rear final drive: checking oil level ⇒ page 192
Swivel joints and axle mountings: inspecting ⇒ page 43
Activation of environment monitoring system (Front Assist):
checking ⇒ page 210
All-wheel drive coupling: changing oil ⇒ page 188
Automatic gearbox: checking ATF level ⇒ page 46
Automatic gearbox: changing ATF ⇒ page 197
Battery: checking battery terminal clamps for secure seating
⇒ page 46
Battery: checking using battery tester with printer VAS 6161
⇒ page 50
Status of battery: reading, sending diagnosis protocol via online
connection ⇒ page 50
Filling vehicle with reducing agent (AdBlue®) ⇒ page 197
Front passenger airbag: checking key switch and “ON/OFF func‐
tion” ⇒ page 44
Tyres: checking condition, wear pattern, tyre pressure and tread
depth ⇒ page 50
Brake and clutch system: changing brake fluid ⇒ page 69
Brake fluid level: checking ⇒ page 73
Brake system and shock absorbers: inspecting for leaks and
damage ⇒ page 75
Brakes, front and rear: checking thickness of brake pads and
condition of brake discs ⇒ page 75
Diesel fuel filter: renewing ⇒ page 83
Diesel particulate filter: checking ⇒ page 197
Dual clutch gearbox 02E: changing gear oil and filter
⇒ page 77
Window regulators: checking positioning (open and close func‐
tions) ⇒ page 78
CNG tank: renewing ⇒ page 210
Natural gas system: inspecting natural gas tank for corrosion and
leakage ⇒ page 204
Natural gas system: checking wax layer between natural gas fuel
tank and fuel tank shut-off valve ⇒ page 209
Natural gas filler connection: checking condition, cleaning if nec‐
essary and checking seal ⇒ page 209
Fault memories of all systems: reading with vehicle diagnostic
tester and correcting possible faults according to repair guidelines
⇒ page 78
Bonnet: greasing catch hook ⇒ page 79
Protective bellows: inspecting ⇒ page 79
Interior and exterior body: inspecting for corrosion when doors
and flaps are open ⇒ page 80
Poly V-belt: renewing ⇒ page 80
4. Descriptions of work: 39
Poly V-belt: checking condition ⇒ page 80

Compass module: activating ⇒ page 186
Cooling system: checking frost protection and coolant level
⇒ page 81
Air filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
⇒ page 90
Multi-purpose additive for diesel fuel: adding ⇒ page 193
Multi-purpose additive for petrol fuels: adding ⇒ page 195
Memory seat: Perform initialisation ⇒ page 196
Engine cover -top-: removing and installing ⇒ page 97
Engine compartment cover - bottom - (noise insulation): removing
and installing ⇒ page 104
Engine and components in engine compartment: inspecting for
leaks and damage (from above and below) ⇒ page 104
Oil level: checking ⇒ page 105
Engine oil: draining or extracting; renewing oil filter and replen‐
ishing engine oil ⇒ page 106
Engine oil: capacities and specifications ⇒ page 122
Tyre repair set: checking ⇒ page 125
Road test (performance, handling, noises, air conditioner etc.):
carrying out ⇒ page 125
Wheel securing bolts: tightening to specified torque ⇒ page 126
Radio code: reading using vehicle diagnostic tester ⇒ page 128
Radio/navigation system: activating anti-theft coding
⇒ page 129
Reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF): replenishing ⇒ page 197
Reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF): changing ⇒ page 202
Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator: performing basic setting
⇒ page 129
Dust and pollen filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter ele‐
ment ⇒ page 132
Headlight adjustment: checking halogen headlights and fog
lights, adjust if necessary, Passat/Passat Estate 2006►
⇒ page 132
Headlight adjustment: checking halogen headlights, Passat CC
and CC 2010► ⇒ page 135
Headlight adjustment: checking gas discharge headlights without
DLA, adjust if necessary, Passat/Passat Estate 2006►
⇒ page 138
Headlight adjustment: checking gas discharge headlights without
DLA, Passat CC and CC 2010► ⇒ page 141
Headlight adjustment: checking gas discharge headlights with
DLA, CC 2012► ⇒ page 146
Headlight adjustment: checking fog lights, Passat CC and CC
2010► ⇒ page 153
Service interval display: resetting ⇒ page 163
Service interval display: recoding ⇒ page 162
Sunroof: checking function, cleaning and lubricating guide rails

⇒ page 166
Sliding sunroof drains: checking for blockage, cleaning if neces‐
sary ⇒ page 166
Window wash/wipe system and headlight washer system: check‐
ing function ⇒ page 155
Wiper blade protection: removing ⇒ page 159
Track rods: checking clearance, attachment and boots
⇒ page 168
Static cornering light (cornering light) and driving light assist:
checking function ⇒ page 187
Auxiliary heater: setting weekday in menu of dash panel insert
⇒ page 193 .
Door arrester: lubricating ⇒ page 169
Transportation mode: switching off ⇒ page 169
Transportation devices: removing blocking pieces from springs
on front axle ⇒ page 170
Transportation devices: removing tie-down rings ⇒ page 203
Underbody: inspecting for damage to underbody sealant, under‐
body panels, routing of lines, plugs ⇒ page 170
Clock: setting to correct time ⇒ page 171
Camshaft drive toothed belt: renewing (diesel engines)
⇒ page 172
Toothed belt and toothed belt tensioning roller: renewing (TDI unit
injector) ⇒ page 172
Camshaft drive toothed belt: renewing (petrol engines)
⇒ page 173
Camshaft drive toothed belt: checking (1.6 l 4-cylinder petrol en‐
gines) ⇒ page 173
Spark plugs: renewing ⇒ page 173
4.1 Removable towing bracket: checking

and cleaning if necessary
This chapter describes how to check and repair a removable tow‐
ing bracket.
Note
Note that checking towing bracket is included in the respective

service. However, a repair is charged separately and must be re‐
quired by the customer.
Check procedure
– Remove cover -1-.
– Push connector housing aside to allow for opening ball head
mounting.
– Insert ball head into mounting.
After ball head has been inserted, green mark on hand wheel
must be aligned with white mark on ball head. Hand wheel must
be entirely in contact. Afterwards, it must be possible to close the
towing bracket lock by removing the key. If this is not possible,
the following repair procedure must be performed.
Note
If a repair has to be performed, it has only to be in agreement with

the customer. A repair must be charged separately.
Repair procedure:
– Check contact surfaces -arrows- of ball head mounting for

corrosion.
– If contact surfaces are corroded, eliminate corrosion with a tri‐
angular scraper and clean the treated areas with silicone
remover.
– Apply a thin coat of lubricating paste G 000 650 or G 000 150
on cleaned surfaces.
– Check contact surfaces -arrows- of ball head for corrosion.

– If contact surfaces are corroded, eliminate corrosion with a tri‐
angular scraper and clean the treated areas with silicone
remover.
– Apply a thin coat of lubricating paste G 000 650 or G 000 150
on cleaned surfaces.
– Check again ball head seat in mounting ⇒ page 42 .
– After checking, fit protective cap -1- into ball head mounting
-2-.
Note
If protective cap is damaged or not available, a new protective

cap must be fitted to protect ball head mounting against corrosion.
⇒ ETKA
– Insert cover -1-.
4.2 Swivel joints and suspension link

mountings: inspecting
– Check swivel joint boots -arrow- for leaks and damage.
– Check also suspension link mountings -arrow- for following

damage:
♦ Large cracks, perforating cracks or cuts in rubber material.
♦ Complete separation of rubber and metal parts.
♦ Large play between mounting and suspension link, which has
a considerably negative effect on the function of the mounting.
Note
♦ Superficial cracks and cuts as well as minor separations of the

rubber element from the metal part do not significantly affect
the operation of the elasto-kinematic mounting and do not
constitute a basis for a complaint.
♦ Damage to the thin rubber skin over cavities due to construc‐
tion is also permissible.
♦ Play between bearing and axle component is permissible as
long as there is no negative effect on the function of the bear‐
ing.
4.3 Front passenger front airbag: checking

key switch and “ON/OFF function”
Passat/Passat Estate 2006 ►, Passat CC 2009 ►, CC 2010 ►
⇒ page 44
CC 2012 ► ⇒ page 45
4.3.1 Passat/Passat Estate 2006 ►, Passat

CC 2009 ►, CC 2010 ►
Note
The “Airbag ON / OFF” switch -1- is located in the glove box.
Front passenger front airbag: check key switch and “ON/OFF

function”
– Using ignition key, turn key switch -1- to position -arrow A-
“Airbag Off”.
– Warning lamp “Passenger airbag off” -arrow A- must also light
up after self-test (passenger airbag deactivated).
– Switch off ignition.

– Using ignition key, turn key switch -arrow 1- to position “Airbag
ON” -arrow B-.
– Warning lamp “Passenger Airbag Off” -arrow A- goes out after
self-test (passenger airbag activated).
4.3.2 CC 2012 ►
Note
The “Airbag ON/OFF” switch is located in the glove compartment.
Front passenger front airbag: check key switch and “ON/OFF

function”.
– Using the ignition key, turn switch -1- to “AIRBAG OFF” posi‐
tion (-arrow A-).
– Warning lamp “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” -arrow- must al‐

so light up after self-test (passenger airbag deactivated).
– Using the ignition key, turn switch -1- to “AIRBAG ON” position
(-arrow B-).
– Warning lamp “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” -arrow- goes out

after self-test (passenger airbag activated).
4.4 Automatic gearbox: checking ATF level

Procedure
– ⇒ Rep. gr. 37 ; Checking ATF level and topping up; Checking
ATF level
Or
– ⇒ Rep. gr. 37 ; ATF; Checking ATF level
4.5 Battery: checking battery terminal

clamps for secure seating
Battery in engine compartment ⇒ page 47
Battery in luggage compartment ⇒ page 49
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-
Note
♦ A securely seated battery terminal clamp ensures trouble free

function and long service life of the battery.
♦ When securing terminal clamp, ensure that it is completely
seated on battery terminal.
4.5.1 Battery in engine compartment

Carry out following procedure:
– Open battery cladding cover (if fitted).
– Check whether battery terminal clamps are secure on battery

terminals by moving battery positive cable and battery nega‐
tive cable back and forth.
WARNING
If the battery terminal clamp is not seated securely on the bat‐

tery positive terminal, first disconnect battery terminal clamp
on battery negative terminal to prevent possible accidents.
If the battery terminal clamp is NOT seated securely on positive

terminal:
– Loosen the -NEGATIVE- battery terminal clamp and remove.
– Tighten -POSITIVE- terminal clamp to 6 Nm using torque

wrench - V.A.G 1331- and ratchet - V.A.G. 1331/1- .
– Reconnect -NEGATIVE- terminal clamp and tighten it to 6 Nm

using torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- and ratchet - V.A.G.
1331/1- .
If battery terminal clamp is NOT seated securely on negative ter‐
minal:
– Tighten -NEGATIVE- terminal clamp on battery terminal to

6 Nm using torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- and ratchet - V.A.G.
1331/1- .
– Install battery cladding cover (if fitted).

Carry out following procedures after connecting battery:
Procedure
⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and
connecting battery
4.5.2 Battery in luggage compartment

– Open left cover in luggage compartment -1-.
– If necessary, pull inserted storage compartment out upwards.
– Pull positive terminal cover upwards.
– Check whether battery terminal clamps are secure on battery

terminals by moving battery negative cable -1- and battery
positive cable -2- back and forth.
WARNING
If the battery terminal clamp is not seated securely on the bat‐

tery positive terminal, first disconnect battery terminal clamp
on battery negative terminal to prevent possible accidents.
If the battery terminal clamp is not seated securely on positive

terminal:
– Disconnect battery terminal clamp -1- from battery negative
terminal first.
– Pull positive terminal cover upwards, and tighten battery ter‐
minal clamp -2- on battery positive terminal to 6 Nm.
– Engage positive terminal cover again.
– Reconnect battery terminal clamp -1- to battery negative ter‐
minal, and tighten it to 6 Nm as well.
If battery terminal clamp is NOT seated securely on negative ter‐
minal:
– Tighten battery terminal clamp -1- on negative battery terminal
to 6 Nm.
– Fit the storage box in luggage compartment.
Note
After the battery has been reconnected: ⇒ Electrical system; Rep.

gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery .
4.6 Battery: checking with battery tester and

printer VAS 6161
Procedure
Check battery ⇒ Electrical system, General information; Rep. gr.
27 ; Checking battery .
4.7 Status of battery: reading, sending diag‐

nosis protocol online
Note
Applies only to vehicles with start/stop and energy recovery sys‐

tem
Procedure
The battery status is read while the transportation mode is being
switched off ⇒ page 169 .
4.8 Tyres: checking condition, wear pattern,

tyre pressure and tread depth
Check condition of tyres ⇒ page 51 .
Checking wear pattern ⇒ page 51
Tread depth (including spare wheel): check ⇒ page 52 .

General notes ⇒ page 52
Tyre pressures for Passat CC/CC ⇒ page 53
Tyre pressures, Passat Saloon ⇒ page 65
Tyre pressures, Passat Estate ⇒ page 67
♦ Tyre inflator - VAS 5216-
4.8.1 Tyres: checking condition
WARNING
If damage is determined, always check to see if a new tyre

should be fitted.
Tests at delivery inspection

– Check tyre side walls and treads for damage and foreign bod‐
ies such as, for example, nails or glass splinters.
Tests at service
– Check tyre side walls and treads for damage and foreign bod‐
ies such as, for example, nails or glass splinters.
– Check tyres for cupping, one-sided wear, porous side walls,
cuts and punctures.
– Check for appropriate direction of rotation, or make sure that
the inner and outer sides have not been interchanged.
4.8.2 Wear pattern: checking

The wear pattern on the front tyres will indicate, for example, if
toe and camber settings should be checked:
♦ Feathering on tread indicates incorrect toe setting.
♦ One-sided tread wear is mainly attributed to incorrect camber.
When wear of this nature is detected, determine cause by check‐
ing alignment (repair measure).
4.8.3 Tyre tread depth (including spare

wheel): checking
– Check tyre tread depth.
Minimum tread depth: 1.6 mm
Note
♦ This figure may vary according to legislation in individual coun‐

tries.
♦ The minimum tread depth is reached when the tyres have
worn down level with the 1.6 mm high tread wear indicators
-arrows- positioned at intervals around the tyre.
♦ If the tread depth is approaching the minimum allowed depth,
inform the customer.
4.8.4 General information
WARNING
♦ For safety reasons, only tyres of same type and tread pat‐
tern should be fitted on a vehicle! For approved wheel and
tyre combinations refer to e.g. ⇒ Wheels and Tyres Guide;
Rep. gr. 44 ; Wheel and tyre combinations .
♦ On vehicles with four-wheel drive, tyres of the same type
and tread pattern must be used. Otherwise the self-locking
centre differential may be damaged.
Note
♦ Tyre pressures for the relevant model can also be found on a

sticker. It is attached to the inside of tank flap or to B-pillar.
♦ The pressures on the sticker apply to cold tyres. Do not reduce
increased pressures of warm tyres.
♦ Depending on the vehicle, the sticker may also contain infor‐
mation on the comfort tyre pressure. The comfort tyre pressure
facilitates improved driving comfort.
♦ Driving with comfort tyre pressure may result in an increased
fuel consumption.
♦ Adjust the tyre pressure to suit the vehicle load. For delivery
inspections or repairs, the partial load tyre pressure is to be
used.
♦ If no inflation pressure is shown for the spare wheel, then in‐
flate the spare wheel to the highest inflation pressure for the
vehicle.
♦ Please note that basic setting should be performed on vehicles
with Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator after every pressure change
⇒ page 129 .
M+S tyres
Note
♦ Important information on recommended winter tyres can be

found in ⇒ Wheels and tyres guide; Rep. gr. 44 ; Wheels,
tyres, vehicle geometry; Wheel and tyre combinations .
♦ If winter tyres are fitted, a sticker, visible for the customer and
indicating the speed limit, must be applied in the interior of the
vehicle.
♦ For winter tyres, the tyre pressure does not have be increased.
This only applies however if the winter tyre used corresponds
exactly to the standard summer tyre size and the speed index
is no higher than “H”. If this is not the case, please refer to the
recommendation of the tyre manufacturer.
4.8.5 Tyre pressures for Passat CC/CC
Note
♦ During delivery inspection, check that tyre inflation pressure

sticker is fitted. If the sticker is missing, order a new sticker
through ETKA.
♦ The mandatory tyre pressures for the respective model can be
found on a sticker attached to the inside of tank flap or to the
B-pillar.
♦ If the inflation pressure sticker is missing, proceed as follows:
♦ Locate correct part number for respective vehicle in ETKA.
♦ Using part number, determine respective inflation pressures
in tyre inflation table.
♦ Uniform pressure: if tyre sizes are not shown for a part number,
then a uniform pressure is valid for all authorised wheel/tyre
combinations. ⇒ Wheels and tyres guide; Rep. gr. 44 ;
Wheels, tyres, vehicle geometry; Wheel and tyre combinations
Check tyre pressure using tyre inflator - VAS 5216- , correct if

necessary.
Part number - 3C8 010 731 B- Passat CC/CC
Part number - 3C8 010 806 G-
Half payload Full payload
kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi
Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear
205/50 R17 240/2.4/35 240/2.4/35 260/2.6/38 310/3.1/45
235/45 R17
235/40 R18
235/35 R19
Part number - 3C8 010 731 C- Passat CC/CC

Part number - 3C8 010 806 H-
205/50 R17 250/2.5/36 250/2.5/36 270/2.7/39 320/3.2/46
235/45 R17
235/40 R18
235/35 R19
Part number - 3C8 010 777 P- Passat CC/CC

Part number - 3C8 010 806 J-
205/50 R17 260/2.6/38 260/2.6/38 280/2.8/41 330/3.3/48
235/45 R17
235/40 R18
235/35 R19
Part number - 3C8 010 731 D- Passat CC/CC

Part number - 3C8 010 806 K-
205/50 R17 270/2.7/39 270/2.7/39 290/2.9/42 340/3.4/49
235/45 R17
235/40 R18 290/2.9/42 290/2.9/42 320/3.2/46 350/3.5/51
235/35 R19
Part number - 3C8 010 741 J- Passat CC/CC

Part number - 3C8 010 686 R-
Half load Full load
bar bar
235/45 R17 2.4 2.4 2.6 3.1
235/40 R18
Part number - 3C8 010 741 K- Passat CC/CC

Part number - 3C8 010 687 E-
Half load Full load
bar bar
235/45 R17 2.7 2.7 2.9 3.4
Part number - 3C8 010 741 L- Passat CC/CC

Part number - 3C8 010 687 F-
Half load Full load
bar bar
235/40 R18 2.9 2.9 3.2 3.5
Part number - 3C8 010 741 M- Passat CC/CC

Half load Full load
bar bar
235/45 R17 2.3 2.3 2.5 3.0
235/40 R18

kPa/bar kPa/bar
235/45 R17 94W 270/2.7 270/2.7 290/2.9 340/3.4
235/40 R18 95W 290/2.9 290/2.9 320/3.2 350/3.5
235/35 R19 91Y
Part number - 3C8 010 731 N- Passat CC/CC

Part number - 3C8 010 731 P-
Part number - 3C8 010 699 S-
kPa/bar kPa/bar
235/45 R17 94W 250/2.5 250/2.5 270/2.7 320/3.2
235/40 R18 95W
235/35 R19 91Y
Part number - 3C8 010 699 Q- Passat CC/CC

kPa/bar kPa/bar
235/45 R17 94W 240/2.4 240/2.4 260/2.6 310/3.1
235/40 R18 95W
235/35 R19 91Y
Part number - 3C8 010 777 R- Passat CC/CC

kPa/bar kPa/bar
235/45 R17 94W 260/2.6 260/2.6 280/2.8 330/3.3
235/40 R18 95W
235/35 R19 91Y

205/50 R17 260/2.6/38 260/2.6/38 280/2.8/41 330/3.3/48
235/45 R17
235/40 R18

205/50 R17 240/2.4/35 240/2.4/35 260/2.6/38 310/3.1/45
235/45 R17
235/40 R18

205/50 R17 250/2.5/36 250/2.5/36 270/2.7/39 320/3.2/46
235/45 R17
235/40 R18
Part number - 3C8 010 731 S- Passat CC/CC

235/45 R17 270/2.7/39 270/2.7/39 290/2.9/42 340/3.4/49
205/50 R17
235/40 R18 290/2.9/42 290/2.9/42 320/3.2/46 350/3.5/51

205/50 R17 270/2.7/39 270/2.7/39 270/2.7/39 320/3.2/46

235/45 R17
235/40 R18
235/35 R19
Part number - 3C8 010 848 A- Passat CC/CC

Part number - 3C8 010 000 B-
235/45 R17 230/2.3/33 210/2.1/30 250/2.5/36 300/3.0/44
205/50 R17 250/2.5/36 230/2.3/33 270/2.7/39 320/3.2/46
235/40 R18
235/35 R19

Part number - 3C8 010 847 S-
Part number - 3C8 010 000 D-
235/45 R17 240/2.4/35 220/2.2/32 260/2.6/38 310/3.1/45
205/50 R17 260/2.6/38 240/2.4/35 290/2.9/42 340/3.4/49
235/40 R18
235/35 R19

Part number - 3C8 010 847 T-
Part number - 3C8 010 000 C-
235/45 R17 240/2.4/35 220/2.2/32 260/2.6/38 310/3.1/45
205/50 R17 260/2.6/38 240/2.4/35 280/2.8/41 330/3.3/48
235/40 R18
235/35 R19

Part number - 3C8 010 848-
Part number - 3C8 010 000 E-
205/50 R17 270/2.7/39 250/2.5/36 290/2.9/42 340/3.4/49
235/45 R17
235/40 R18 290/2.9/42 270/2.7/39 310/3.1/45 350/3.5/51
235/35 R19
Part number - 3C8 010 848 G- Passat CC/CC

kPa/bar kPa/bar
235/45 R17 94W 270/2.7 250/2.5 290/2.9 340/3.4
235/40 R18 95W 290/2.9 270/2.7 310/3.1 350/3.5
235/35 R19 91Y
Part number - 3C8 010 848 F- Passat CC/CC

kPa/bar kPa/bar
235/45 R17 94W 240/2.4 220/2.2 280/2.8 330/3.3
235/40 R18 95W 260/2.6 240/2.4 280/2.8 330/3.3
235/35 R19 91Y
Part number - 3C8 010 848 E- Passat CC/CC

kPa/bar kPa/bar
235/45 R17 94W 240/2.4 220/2.2 260/2.6 310/3.1
235/40 R18 95W 260/2.6 240/2.4 290/2.9 340/3.4
235/35 R19 91Y
Part number - 3C8 010 731 T- Passat CC/CC

Part number - 3C8 010 814 J-
Part number - 3C8 010 732 F-
kPa/psi kPa/psi
Tyre size Front Rear
235/45 R17 210/30 210/30
215/55 R16 XL1) 210/30
1) Spare wheel
Part number - 3C8 010 732- Passat CC/CC

Part number - 3C8 010 814 K-
Part number - 3C8 010 732 G-
Part number - 3C8 010 673 B-
kPa/psi kPa/psi
235/40 R18 XL 230/33 230/33
215/55 R16 XL1) 230/33
1) Spare wheel
Part number - 3C8 010 732 A- Passat CC/CC

Part number - 3C8 010 672 T-
kPa/psi kPa/psi
235/45 R17 220/32 220/32
215/55 R16 XL1) 220/32
1) Spare wheel

Part number - 3C8 010 673-
kPa/psi kPa/psi
235/40 R18 XL 240/35 240/35
215/55 R16 XL1) 240/35
1) Spare wheel

Part number - 3C8 010 814 N-
Part number - 3C8 010 673 A-
kPa/psi kPa/psi
235/45 R17 230/33 230/33
235/45 R171) 230/33
1) Spare wheel

kPa/psi kPa/psi
235/40 R18 XL 260/38 260/38

kPa/psi kPa/psi
235/40 R18 XL1) 260/38
1) Spare wheel

Part number - 3C8 010 814 Q-
kPa/psi kPa/psi
235/45 R17 210/30 210/30
235/45 R171) 210/30
1) Spare wheel

kPa/psi kPa/psi
235/40 R18 XL 230/33 230/33
235/40 R18 XL1) 230/33
1) Spare wheel

kPa/psi kPa/psi
235/45 R17 230/33 230/33
215/55 R16 XL1) 230/33
1) Spare wheel

kPa/psi kPa/psi
235/45 R17 220/32 220/32
215/55 R16 XL1) 220/32
1) Spare wheel

kPa/psi kPa/psi
235/40 R18 XL 250/36 250/36
215/55 R16 XL1) 250/36
1) Spare wheel

kPa/psi kPa/psi
235/40 R18 XL 240/35 240/35
215/55 R16 XL1) 240/35
1) Spare wheel

kPa/psi kPa/psi
235/45 R17 230/33 230/33
235/45 R171) 230/33
1) Spare wheel

kPa/psi kPa/psi
235/40 R18 XL 260/38 260/38
235/40 R18 XL1) 260/38
1) Spare wheel

235/45 R17 230/2.3/33 230/2.3/33 250/2.5/36 300/3.0/44
235/40 R18
235/35 R19
205/50 R17 M&S

235/45 R17 250/2.5/36 250/2.5/36 270/2.7/39 320/3.2/46

235/40 R18
235/35 R19
205/50 R17 M&S

235/45 R17 270/2.7/39 270/2.7/39 290/2.9/42 340/3.4/49
205/50 R17 M&S
235/40 R18 290/2.9/42 290/2.9/42 320/3.2/46 350/3.5/51
235/35 R19

235/45 R17 270/2.7/39 270/2.7/39 270/2.7/39 310/3.1/45
235/40 R18
235/35 R19
205/50 R17 M&S

235/45 R17 240/2.4/35 240/2.4/35 260/2.6/38 310/3.1/45
235/40 R18
235/35 R19
205/50 R17 M&S

235/45 R17 230/2.3/33 230/2.3/33 250/2.5/36 300/3.0/44
235/40 R18
Part number - 3C8 010 668 T- Passat CC/CC

235/45 R17 240/2.4/35 240/2.4/35 260/2.6/38 310/3.1/45
235/40 R18

235/45 R17 250/2.5/36 250/2.5/36 270/2.7/39 320/3.2/46
235/40 R18
Part number - 3C8 010 668 S- Passat CC/CC

235/45 R17 270/2.7/39 270/2.7/39 290/2.9/42 340/3.4/49
235/40 R18

235/45 R17 270/2.7/39 270/2.7/39 290/2.9/42 340/3.4/49

235/40 R18 290/2.9/42 290/2.9/42 320/3.2/46 350/3.5/51

kPa/bar kPa/bar
235/45 R17 94W 240/2.4 240/2.4 260/2.6 310/3.1
235/40 R18 95W

kPa/bar kPa/bar
235/45 R17 94W 270/2.7 270/2.7 290/2.9 340/3.4

kPa/bar kPa/bar
235/40 R18 95W 290/2.9 290/2.9 320/3.2 350/3.5

kPa/bar kPa/bar
235/45 R17 94W 250/2.5 250/2.5 270/2.7 320/3.2
235/40 R18 95W
Half payload Half load, comfort Full payload

kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi
Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear
205/50 R17 270/2.7/39 250/2.5/36 --- --- 290/2.9/42 340/3.4/49
235/40 R18
235/35 R19

235/45 R17 260/2.6/38 240/2.4/35 230/2.3/33 210/2.1/30 260/2.6/38 300/3.0/44

205/50 R17 260/2.6/38 240/2.4/35 --- --- 290/2.9/42 340/3.4/49
235/40 R18
235/35 R19
Part number - 3C8 010 000 J- Passat CC/CC

235/45 R17 270/2.7/39 250/2.5/36 240/2.4/35 220/2.2/32 270/2.7/39 310/3.1/45

235/40 R18 290/2.9/42 270/2.7/39 --- --- 310/3.1/45 350/3.5/51
235/35 R19
Part number - 3C8 010 000 K- Passat CC/CC

205/50 R17 270/2.7/39 250/2.5/36 --- --- 290/2.9/42 340/3.4/49
235/45 R17
Part number - 3C8 010 000 H- Passat CC/CC

205/50 R17 260/2.6/38 240/2.4/35 --- --- 280/2.8/41 330/3.3/48
235/40 R18
235/35 R19

235/45 R17 250/2.5/36 230/2.3/33 --- --- 280/2.8/41 320/3.2/46
4.8.6 Tyre pressures, Passat saloon
Note
The mandatory tyre pressures for the respective model can be

found on a sticker attached to the inside of tank flap or to the B-
pillar.

necessary.
Passat saloon with petrol engines
Petrol engines Tyre pressure for vehicles up to Tyre pressure for vehicles as of model year
model year 2008 2009
Half load Full load Half load Full load
bar/psi bar/psi bar/psi bar/psi
Power Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear
1.4 l/90 kW 2.1/30 2.1/30 2.3/33 2.8/41 2.1/30 2.1/30 2.3/33 2.8/41
1.4l/90 kW --- --- --- --- 2.5/36 2.5/36 2.5/36 2.8/41
BlueMo‐
tion
1.4 l/ --- --- --- --- 2.5/36 2.5/36 2.7/39 3.0/44
110 kW
EcoFuel
1.6l/75 kW 2.0/29 2.0/29 2.3/33 2.8/41 2.0/29 2.0/29 2.2/32 2.7/39
1.6l/85 kW 2.1/30 2.1/30 2.3/33 2.8/41 2.1/30 2.1/30 2.3/33 2.8/41
1.8 l/112 2.3/33 2.3/33 2.5/36 3.0/44 2.3/33 2.3/33 2.5/36 3.0/44
and 118
kW
2.0l/ 2.2/32 2.2/32 2.6/38 3.0/44 2.2/32 2.2/32 2.6/38 3.0/44
110 kW
2.0l/110 2.2/32 2.2/32 2.6/38 3.0/44 2.2/32 2.2/32 2.6/38 3.0/44
kW
4-motion
2.0l/ 2.3/33 2.3/33 2.5/36 3.0/44 2.3/33 2.2/33 2.7/39 3.0/44
147 kW
3.2l/ 2.6/38 2.6/38 2.9/42 3.4/49 2.6/38 2.6/38 2.9/42 3.4/49
184 kW
4-motion
3.6l/ 2.7/39 2.7/39 2.9/42 3.4/49 2.7/39 2.7/39 2.9/42 3.4/49
202 kW
4-motion
3.6 l/ 2.7/39 2.7/39 2.9/42 3.4/49 2.7/39 2.7/39 2.9/42 3.4/49
220 kW
4-motion
18 inch
3.6 l/ 2.7/39 2.7/39 2.9/42 3.4/49 2.7/39 2.7/39 3.1/45 3.3/48
220 kW
4-motion
19 inch
Passat saloon with diesel engines

Diesel engines Tyre pressure for vehicles up to Tyre pressure for vehicles as of model year
1.6l/66 kW --- --- --- --- 2.5/36 2.5/36 2.5/36 2.8/41
BlueMo‐
tion
1.9l/77 kW 2.1/30 2.1/30 2.3/33 2.8/41 2.1/30 2.1/30 2.3/33 2.8/41
1.9l/77 kW 2.5/36 2.5/36 2.5/36 2.8/41 2.5/36 2.5/36 2.5/36 2.8/41
BlueMo‐
tion
Diesel engines Tyre pressure for vehicles up to Tyre pressure for vehicles as of model year
2.0l/81 kW 2.3/33 2.3/33 2.5/36 3.0/44 2.1/30 2.1/30 2.3/33 2.8/41
2.0l/ 2.3/33 2.3/33 2.5/36 3.0/44 2.3/33 2.3/33 2.5/36 3.0/44
103 kW
2.0l/ 2.3/33 2.3/33 2.5/36 3.0/44 2.3/33 2.3/33 2.5/36 3.0/44
103 kW
4-motion
2.0l/ --- --- --- --- 2.5/36 2.5/36 2.6/38 3.0/44
103 kW
BlueMo‐
tion
2.0l/ 2.3/33 2.3/33 2.5/36 3.0/44 2.5/36 2.5/36 2.7/39 3.0/44
105 kW
2.0l/ 2.4/35 2.4/35 2.6/38 3.0/44 2.3/33 2.2/33 2.5/36 3.0/44
110 kW
2.0l/110 --- --- --- --- 2.2/32 2.2/32 2.6/38 3.0/44
kW
4-motion
2.0l/ 2.4/35 2.4/35 2.6/38 3.0/44 2.4/35 2.4/35 2.6/38 3.0/44
120 kW
2.0l/ 2.6/38 2.6/38 2.8/41 3.0/44 2.5/36 2.5/36 2.8/41 3.0/44
125 kW
4.8.7 Tyre pressures, Passat estate
Note
The mandatory tyre pressures for the respective model can be

found on a sticker attached to the inside of tank flap or to the B-
pillar.

necessary.
Passat Variant with petrol engines
1.4 l/90 kW 2.3/33 2.3/33 2.5/36 3.0/44 2.1/30 2.1/30 2.6/38 3.0/44
1.4l/90 kW --- --- --- --- 2.5/36 2.5/36 2.5/36 3.0/44
BlueMo‐
tion
1.4 l/110 --- --- --- --- 2.5/36 2.5/36 2.5/36 2.8/41
kW
1.4 l/ --- --- --- --- 2.5/36 2.5/36 2.7/39 3.0/44
110 kW
EcoFuel
1.6l/75 kW --- --- --- --- 2.0/29 2.0/29 2.5/36 3.0/44
1.6l/85 kW 2.1/30 2.1/30 2.6/38 3.0/44 2.0/29 2.0/29 2.5/36 3.0/44
1.8 l/112 2.3/33 2.3/33 2.7/39 3.0/44 2.3/33 2.3/33 2.7/39 3.0/44
and 118
kW
2.0l/ 2.3/33 2.3/33 2.7/39 3.0/44 2.2/32 2.2/32 2.6/38 3.0/44
110 kW
2.0l/110 2.3/33 2.3/33 3.0/44 3.0/44 2.2/32 2.2/32 2.6/38 3.0/44
kW
4-motion
2.0l/ --- --- --- --- 2.3/33 2.3/33 2.7/39 3.0/44
147 kW
3.2l/ 2.7/39 2.7/39 3.2/46 3.4/49 2.6/38 2.6/38 3.2/46 3.4/49
184 kW
4-motion
3.6l/ --- --- --- --- 2.7/39 2.7/39 3.2/46 3.4/49
202 kW
4-motion
3.6 l/ --- --- --- --- 2.7/39 2.7/39 3.2/46 3.4/49
220 kW
4-motion
18 inch
3.6 l/ --- --- --- --- 2.8/41 2.8/41 3.3/48 3.5/51
220 kW
4-motion
19 inch
Passat Variant with diesel engines

Diesel engines Tyre pressure for vehicles up to Tyre pressures for vehicles as of model year
1.6l/66 kW --- --- --- --- 2.5/36 2.5/36 2.5/36 3.0/44
BlueMo‐
tion
1.9l/77 kW 2.2/32 2.2/32 2.5/36 3.0/44 2.1/30 2.1/30 2.4/35 3.0/44
1.9l/77 kW --- --- --- --- 2.5/36 2.5/36 2.5/36 3.0/44
BlueMo‐
tion
2.0l/81 kW --- --- --- --- 2.5/36 2.5/36 2.5/36 3.0/44
BlueMo‐
tion
2.0l/90 kW 2.6/38 2.6/38 2.8/41 3.0/44 2.3/33 2.3/33 2.7/39 3.0/44
2.0l/ 2.6/38 2.6/38 2.8/41 3.0/44 2.3/33 2.3/33 2.7/39 3.0/44
100 kW
2.0l/ 2.6/38 2.6/38 2.8/41 3.0/44 2.3/33 2.3/33 2.7/39 3.0/44
103 kW
2.0l/ 2.5/36 2.5/36 3.0/44 3.0/44 2.3/33 2.3/33 2.7/39 3.0/44
103 kW
4-motion
Diesel engines Tyre pressure for vehicles up to Tyre pressures for vehicles as of model year
2.0l/ --- --- --- --- 2.5/36 2.5/36 2.7/39 3.0/44
103 kW
BlueMo‐
tion
2.0l/110 --- --- --- --- 2.2/32 2.2/32 2.6/38 3.0/44
kW
4-motion
2.0l/ 2.6/38 2.6/38 2.8/41 3.0/44 2.5/36 2.5/36 2.7/39 3.0/44
105 kW
2.0l/ 2.5/36 2.5/36 3.0/44 3.0/44 2.3/33 2.3/33 2.7/39 3.0/44
105 kW
4-motion
2.0l/ 2.4/35 2.4/35 2.7/39 3.0/44 2.4/35 2.4/35 2.7/39 3.0/44
110 kW
2.0l/ 2.4/35 2.4/35 2.7/39 3.0/44 2.4/35 2.4/35 2.7/39 3.0/44
120 kW
2.0l/ 2.6/38 2.6/38 2.9/42 3.0/44 2.4/35 2.4/35 2.7/39 3.0/44
125 kW
2.0l/ 2.6/38 2.6/38 2.9/42 3.0/44 2.4/35 2.4/35 2.7/39 3.0/44
125 kW
4-motion
4.9 Brake and clutch system: changing

brake fluid
♦ Brake filling and bleeding equipment - VAS 5234-
♦ Brake filling and bleeding equipment - VAS 6860-
♦ Brake bleeding wrench - VAS 5519-
♦ Brake bleeding tool - VAS 6564-
WARNING
♦ Never allow brake fluid to come into contact with fluids that
contain mineral oils (e.g. oil, petrol, cleaning agents). Min‐
eral oils will damage seals and rubber grommets of brake
system.
♦ Brake fluid is poisonous. In addition, due to its corrosive
nature, it must not come into contact with paint.
♦ Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means it absorbs mois‐
ture from the ambient air and should therefore always be
stored in air-tight containers.
♦ Rinse off spilled brake fluid using plenty of water.
♦ Do not reuse extracted (used) brake fluid!
♦ Observe relevant disposal regulations.
Extracting brake fluid

– Unscrew cap -1- from brake fluid reservoir.
– Using the suction hose from brake filling and bleeding unit ,
extract as much brake fluid -2- from the brake fluid reservoir
as possible through the strainer -1-.
Note
♦ The strainer in brake fluid reservoir must remain in place.

♦ Ensure that no brake fluid runs through the strainer after com‐
pleting the extraction (the brake fluid level in the reservoir must
be even with the lower edge of the strainer).
Connecting brake filling and bleeding equipment
– Screw adapter -1- onto brake fluid reservoir.

– Connect filler hose from brake filling and bleeding unit to
adapter -1-.
– Set correct pressure on brake filling and bleeding equipment
⇒ Operating Manual , and switch on brake filling and bleeding
equipment .
Note
♦ The bleeder hose must be firmly seated on bleeder valve so

that no air can enter the brake system.
♦ There must always be sufficient brake fluid in the brake res‐
ervoir so that no air can enter the brake system through the
reservoir.
♦ Start with front right brake caliper on RHD vehicles.
Front axle
– Remove cover cap -1- from bleed screw of front left brake cal‐
iper.
– Push collector bottle bleeder hose -1- onto front left bleed
screw, open bleed screw and let appropriate quantity of brake
fluid run out (see table). Close bleed screw. Torque: Running
gear → Brake systems ⇒ Rep. gr. 47 → Repairing front brake
caliper.
– Fit again cover cap on bleed screw of front left brake caliper.
Repeat procedure on right-hand side of vehicle at front.
– If necessary, remove both wheels on rear axle to reach the
bleed screw.
– Remove cover cap -1- from bleed screw of rear left brake cal‐
iper.
– Push collector bottle bleeder hose -1- onto rear left bleed
screw.
– Open bleed screw and let appropriate quantity of brake fluid
run out (see table). Close bleed screw. Torque: Running gear
→ Brake systems ⇒ Rep. gr. 47 → Repairing rear brake caliper.
– Fit again cover cap on bleed screw of rear left brake caliper.
– Repeat procedure on right-hand side of vehicle at rear.
For vehicles with manual gearbox
Remove air filter housing.
Procedure
– Power unit ⇒ Rep. gr. 23 → Diesel direct injection system →
Assembly overview - air filter
Or
– Power unit ⇒ Rep. gr. 24 → Injection system → Removing and
installing air filter.
Note
For technical reasons it is possible that several cross references

are not directed to the correct chapter. In this case select the pro‐
cedure manually in the information.
– Push bleeder hose onto bleeder valve -arrow- of clutch slave

cylinder -1-.
– Open valve and allow approx. 100 ml of brake fluid to flow out.
– Close valve and depress clutch pedal 10 to 15 times quickly
in succession.
– Open valve again and allow approx. 50 ml of brake fluid to flow
out.
– Close valve, remove bleeder hose and depress clutch pedal
several times.
– Install air filter housing accordingly in reverse order.
Sequence and quantity of brake fluid
Sequence Brake fluid quantity

bleeder valves: which must flow out of bleeder valves:
Brake caliper
Front left 0.20 l
Front right 0.20 l
Sequence Brake fluid quantity

bleeder valves: which must flow out of bleeder valves:
Wheel brake cylinder/brake caliper
Rear left 0.30 l
Rear right 0.30 l
Clutch slave cylinder 0.15 l
Total quantity for automatic gearbox including approx. 1.00 l
the quantity extracted from the brake fluid res‐
ervoir
Total quantity for manual gearbox including the approx. 1.15 l
quantity extracted from the brake fluid reservoir
– Depress clutch pedal several times after completion of bleed‐

ing process.
– Switch off brake filling and bleeding unit .
– Reinstall air filter housing in reverse order.
– Take filler hose off adapter.
– Unscrew adapter from brake fluid reservoir.
– Check brake fluid level and adjust level if necessary. It must
be between position -1- and -2-.
– Screw cap -1- onto brake fluid reservoir.

– Reinstall rear wheels, if removed previously ⇒ page 126 .
– Perform functional check during road test.
4.10 Brake fluid level: checking

Note the following:
• The brake fluid is dependent on pad wear.
Volkswagen Technical Site: http://vwts.ru http://vwts.info 4. Descriptions of work: 73

Caution
• For this vehicle a “new” special brake fluid has been in‐
troduced. It can only be identified by the part number brake
fluid VW 501 14 - B 000 750- .
• Use only the new brake fluid. The previous brake fluid with
the part number »B 000 700 A« must “not” be filled into
the brake system of the Passat.
WARNING
♦ Never allow brake fluid to come into contact with fluids that
contain mineral oils (e.g. oil, petrol, cleaning agents). Min‐
eral oils damage the seals and boots in the brake system.
♦ Brake fluid is poisonous. In addition, due to its corrosive
nature, it must not come into contact with paint.
♦ Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means it absorbs mois‐
ture from the ambient air and should therefore always be
stored in air-tight containers.
♦ Rinse off spilled brake fluid using plenty of water.
♦ Observe relevant disposal regulations.
Brake fluid level at delivery inspection:

– For the delivery inspection the fluid level must be at MAX.
marking -1-.
Note
In order that brake fluid does not overflow the reservoir, MAX
marking -1- must not be exceeded.
Brake fluid level at inspection service

The fluid level must always be judged in conjunction with lining/
pad wear.
When vehicle is in use, fluid level tends to drop slightly due to
lining/pad wear and automatic adjustment.
• Recommended brake fluid level, if brake pads are almost at
wear limit:
“At MIN marking or just above” -2-, “REPLENISHING IS NOT

REQUIRED”.
• Recommended brake fluid level when brake pads are new or
well within pad wear limit:
“Between MIN and MAX marking”.
WARNING
If fluid level is below MIN. marking -2-, the brake system must
be checked before fluid is topped up “Repair measure”
4.11 Brake system and shock absorbers: in‐

specting for leaks and damage
Check following components for leaks and damage:
♦ Brake master cylinder
♦ Brake servo (for anti-lock brake system: hydraulic unit)
♦ Brake pressure regulator and
♦ Brake caliper
♦ Shock absorbers (during inspection only)
♦ Presence of dust caps on brake fluid bleeder screws
♦ Presence of caps on guide bushes
– Ensure that brake hoses are not twisted.
– Additionally ensure that brake hoses do not touch any vehicle
components when steering is at full lock.
– Check brake hoses for abrasion, porosity and brittleness.
– Check brake lines for corrosion.
– Check brake connections and fastenings for correct seating,
leaks and corrosion.
– Check brake lines and brake hoses for correct seating and
attachment in retainers.
WARNING
Faults found must always be rectified (repair measure).
4.12 Brakes, front and rear: checking thick‐

ness of brake pads and condition of
brake discs
Front disc brake pads: checking thickness ⇒ page 76
Rear disc brake pads: checking thickness ⇒ page 76
Brake discs: checking condition ⇒ page 77
♦ Electric hand torch and mirror

The adapter to loosen and tighten the anti-theft wheel bolts can
be found in the vehicle tool kit ⇒ page 126 .
4.12.1 Front brake pads:

– For better evaluation of remaining pad thickness, use a test
mirror and, if necessary, remove the wheel on the side where
the brake pad wear indicator is installed.
– Pull off wheel bolt covers if necessary ⇒ page 126 .
– Mark position of wheel relative to brake disc.
– Unbolt wheel bolts and remove wheel.
– Measure thickness of inner and outer pads.
a - Pad thickness “without” backplate
Wear dimension: 2 mm
The brake pads have reached their wear limit at a pad thickness
of 2 mm (without backplate) and must be renewed (repair meas‐
ure). Inform customer!
Note
When replacing brake pads, always check brake discs as well for
wear! Checking and if necessary replacing the brake discs is a
repair measure.
– Check brake disc for wear:

Procedure
Running gear → Brake systems ⇒ Rep. gr. 46 → Brake mecha‐
nism → Repairing front brakes.
Note

– Install wheel in marked position.

– Tighten wheel bolts diagonally and alternately, specified tor‐
que ⇒ page 126 .
– Place adapter in vehicle tool kit after completing work.
– Fit wheel bolt covers if necessary .
4.12.2 Rear brake pads:

– Illuminate area behind hole in wheel using an electric hand
torch.
– Inspect outer pad to determine thickness.

– Illuminate inner pad with an electric hand torch and mirror.
– Inspect inner pad to determine thickness.
a - Inner and outer pad thickness without backplate
Wear dimension: 2 mm
The brake pads have reached their wear limit at a pad thickness
of 2 mm (without backplate) and must be renewed (repair meas‐
ure). Inform customer!
Note
When replacing brake pads, always check brake discs as well for
wear! Checking and if necessary replacing the brake discs is a
repair measure.
– Check brake disc for wear:

Procedure
Running gear → Brake systems ⇒ Rep. gr. 46 → Brake mecha‐
nism → Repairing rear brake.
Note

4.12.3 Brake discs: checking condition

Check all brake discs for the following damage pattern:
♦ Cracks
♦ Scoring
♦ Rust (no surface rust)
♦ Burrs on circumference of brake disc
Note
Inform customer if brake disc damage is similar to these damage

patterns. Renewing the brake discs is a repair measure.
4.13 Dual clutch gearbox 02E: changing gear

oil and filter
Procedure: »Power transmission; Direct shift gearbox« ⇒ Power
transmission; Direct shift gearbox; Rep. gr. 34 ; Changing oil and
filter of direct shift gearbox »Changing oil and filter of direct shift
gearbox«.
4.14 Electric windows: checking positioning

(open and close functions)
Note
The automatic opening and closing features for the electric win‐
dows do not function after disconnecting and reconnecting the
battery. Therefore, before a new vehicle is delivered, the window
regulators must be reactivated. Once the windows have been re‐
activated, the battery must not be disconnected again.
WARNING
After batteries have been disconnected and reconnected the

roll-back function of the electric window regulators is disabled.
Severe pinching injuries could result!
Carry out the following procedure to reactivate the automatic

functions of the window regulators:
Note
The following work description applies to the front left window

regulator. Reactivate the other window automatic functions in the
same manner by operating the respective switch in the driver
door.
– Close all doors and windows completely.
– Hold the front left side window in “closed” position, by pulling
and holding switch (for longer than 1 second).
– Pull switch again for 1 second. The side window must now go
up or down by itself when switch is briefly pulled or pressed.
4.15 Fault memory of all systems: reading

with vehicle diagnostic tester , correct‐
ing possible faults according to repair
guidelines
– Read event memory ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
– Repair all faults according to repair guidelines.
Caution
The vehicle must always be delivered to the customer with

event memory cleared.
Static faults
If one or more static faults are found in the event memory, we
recommend seeking agreement from the customer to rectify
these faults using Guided Fault Finding.
Sporadic faults
If only sporadic faults or notes are stored in the event memory
and the customer has no complaints regarding the electronic ve‐
hicle system, erase event memory.
4.16 Bonnet catch hook: grease.

♦ Universal oil spray G 000 115 A2
Note
Vehicle must be at least at room temperature.
– Lubricate bonnet arrester with universal oil spray G 000 115

A2 at points marked with -arrows-.
– Operate moving parts several times so that universal oil is able
to penetrate.
– Remove any excess lubricant using a lint-free cloth.
4.17 Boots: inspecting

– Check outer and inner boots -arrows- for leaks and damage.
– Ensure clamps -1- are fitted on boots.
4.18 Interior and exterior body: inspecting for

corrosion with doors and flaps open
Test locations
♦ Sliding roof frame
♦ Inner and outer door frame
♦ Area around trim strips
♦ Windscreen roof edge
♦ Outer and inner A-pillar
♦ Bonnet
♦ Wheel arches
♦ Inner and outer tailgate
4.19 Poly V-belt: renewing

Procedure
⇒ Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block belt pulley end; Removing and
installing poly V-belt
4.20 Poly V-belt: check condition

– Crank engine at vibration damper on pulley using a socket.
Check poly V-belt -1- for:
♦ Sub-surface cracks (cracks, core ruptures, cross sectional
breaks)
♦ Layer separation (top layer, cord strands)
♦ Base break-up
♦ Frayed cord strands
♦ Flank wear (material wear, frayed flanks, flank brittleness -
glassy flanks-, surface cracks)
Caution
• If faults are found, it is essential for the poly V-belt to be

renewed.
• In the case of diesel engines, toothed belts which came
into contact with oil, brake fluid, fuel or reducing agent,
must always be renewed.
• In the case of petrol engines, toothed belts which came
into contact with oil, brake fluid, fuel or coolant, must al‐
ways be renewed.
• This can avoid breakdowns and malfunctions.
• The replacement of a poly V-belt is a repair measure.
4.21 Cooling system: checking frost protec‐

tion and coolant level
Note
♦ The water used for mixing has a major influence on the effec‐
tiveness of the coolant. Because the water quality differs from
country to country and even from region to region, the quality
of the water to be used in the cooling system has been speci‐
fied by Volkswagen. Distilled water fulfils all requirements.
Therefore, only ever use distilled water when mixing coolant
for topping up or renewing coolant.
♦ Use only coolant additives which conform with the ⇒ Elec‐
tronic parts catalogue (ETKA) . Other coolant additives may
reduce corrosion protection substantially. The resulting dam‐
age could lead to loss of coolant and subsequent severe
damage to the motor.
♦ Mixed in the proper proportions, coolant inhibits frost and cor‐
rosion damage as well as scaling. Furthermore, the boiling
point is raised. For these reasons, the cooling system must be
filled all year round with a coolant additive.
♦ Because of its high boiling point, the coolant improves engine
reliability under heavy loads, particularly in countries with trop‐
ical climates.
♦ Use ONLY refractometer - T10007A- for determining current
anti-freeze value.
♦ Frost protection must be guaranteed down to -25°C as a min‐
imum and, in countries with arctic conditions, down to approx.
-36°C. Increasing the frost protection is permissible only if cli‐
matic conditions require stronger frost protection. It may, how‐
ever, be increased only to a maximum of -48°C. Otherwise,
the cooling effect will be impaired.
♦ Do not reduce the coolant concentration by adding water even
in the warm season or in hot countries. Frost protection must
be guaranteed down to at least -25°C.
♦ Read anti-freeze figures from the respective scale for type of
anti-freeze added.
♦ The temperature read off the refractometer - T10007A- corre‐
sponds the »ice flocculation point«. Flakes of ice may start
forming in the coolant at this temperature.
♦ Never reuse old coolant.
♦ Use only a water/coolant additive mixture as a slip agent for
coolant hoses.
4.21.1 Frost protection: checking, replenishing

coolant additive if necessary
♦ Refractometer - T10007 A-
Note
Read precise value for the following tests at light/dark boundary.

Using a pipette, place a drop of water on the glass to improve the
readability of the light/dark boundary. The light-dark border can
be clearly recognised on the “WATERLINE”.
– Check concentration of coolant additive using refractometer -

T10007 A- (refer to operating instructions).
The scale -1- of the refractometer is calibrated for coolant additive
G12 Plus Plus.
The scale -2- is only calibrated for coolant additive G13.
– If frost protection is insufficient, drain coolant and supplement
coolant additive ⇒ page 82 .
Note
♦ If the currently used coolant additive cannot be determined

precisely, use the scale -2- for coolant additive G13.
♦ Please observe disposal instructions!
– Check coolant additive concentration after road test again.
4.21.2 Coolant level: checking, replenishing

coolant if necessary
– Check coolant level in expansion tank with engine cold.
♦ Delivery inspection: coolant level is at least at “MAX marking”.

♦ At delivery inspection, coolant level above “MAX marking” is
permissible as well.
♦ The excessive amount of coolant does not need to be extrac‐
ted as the coolant level in new vehicles will decrease after the
system has been bled.
♦ Inspection service or inspection: coolant level above “min.
marking”.
– If coolant is too low, add required amount according to mixture
ratio.
Note
If fluid loss is greater than can be expected through normal use,

determine source and rectify (repair measure).
4.21.3 Mixing ratio:
Caution
Use only distilled water for mixing coolant additives. The use
of distilled water ensures optimum protection against corro‐
sion.
Frost protection to Coolant additive Distilled water

portion
-25 °C approx. 40% approx. 60 %
-36 °C approx. 50 % approx. 50 %
4.22 Diesel fuel filter: renewing

Diesel fuel filter: renewing, variant 1 ⇒ page 84
♦ Diesel extractor - VAS 5226-
♦ Angled screwdriver - VAS 6543-
4.22.1 Diesel fuel filter: renewing, variant 1
Note
After the diesel fuel filter has been changed, the fuel system must
be bled.
Remove engine cover panel ⇒ page 97 .

Removing:
Caution
♦ Do NOT pull fuel hoses off diesel fuel filter cover and do
NOT lever at connection. Leaks could occur and the diesel
fuel filter upper part can be damaged.
♦ Ensure that no diesel fuel contacts other components in
the engine compartment. Clean immediately, if necessa‐
ry.
Note
Please observe disposal instructions!
Carry out the following procedure:

– Unscrew all bolts -arrows- from diesel fuel filter upper part and
remove diesel fuel filter upper part.
Note
If the diesel fuel filter upper part is stuck, loosen as follows:
The diesel fuel filter upper part can be raised at assembly groove
-arrow A- using angled screwdriver - VAS 6543- .
♦ The assembly groove can be of different size, depending on
the type of upper part.
– Insert appropriate side of angled screwdriver - VAS 6543- in
assembly groove -arrow A- and turn angled screwdriver - VAS
6543- .
Then the diesel fuel filter upper part is raised.
– Take filter -3- out of diesel fuel filter lower part.
– Remove old seal -2- from diesel fuel filter upper part -1- by
levering seal out of respective groove -arrow-.
Caution
Remove all diesel, dirt and water residues from diesel fuel filter
lower part using diesel extractor - VAS 5226- .
Note
Installing:
– Insert new filter into diesel fuel filter lower part.
Caution
Always moisten new seal -1- slightly with diesel fuel to avoid
malfunctions!
– Insert new seal -1- into upper part of diesel fuel filter
-arrows-.
– Place diesel fuel filter upper part with seal properly onto diesel
fuel filter lower part, press on firmly and evenly until the diesel
fuel filter upper part is correctly seated.
Caution
Do NOT tighten bolts for upper part, before it is correctly seated

onto lower part.
– Screw all bolts into diesel fuel filter lower part and tighten hand-
tight.
– Then tighten bolts to 5 Nm according to sequence shown in
illustration -arrows-.
Caution
This procedure prevents the seal from being damaged.
Bleeding fuel system

• There must be sufficient fuel in the tank.
– Activate fuel pump ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
– After the fuel system has been bled, start engine.
– Allow engine to run for several minutes at mid revs, then switch
engine off again.
– Read event memory and erase if necessary.
– Carry out a leakage test of the fuel system.
Note
If there is still air in the fuel system, the engine can change to
emergency running mode during road test. In this case, switch
engine off and erase fault memory. Then continue with a road test.

Removing:
Note
♦ Ensure that no diesel fuel contacts coolant hoses.

♦ Clean hoses immediately if soiled.
♦ After the diesel fuel filter has been changed, the fuel system
must be bled.
– Remove bolts in the sequence shown.
– Remove upper part of diesel fuel filter -1- together with con‐
nected fuel hoses.
– Remove old seals -2- and -3- from upper part of diesel fuel
filter.
– Remove diesel fuel filter element -4- from lower part of fuel
filter.
Note
Caution
If necessary, remove dirt and water residues from diesel fuel

filter lower part.
Installing:
Caution
The seals -2- and -3- and diesel fuel filter element -4- must be
renewed.
Always moisten new seal -2- slightly with diesel fuel to avoid
malfunctions!
– Insert new diesel fuel filter element in diesel fuel filter lower
part and turn slightly to limit stop.
– Fit new seals -2- and -3- on upper part of diesel fuel filter -1-.
– Fit upper part of diesel fuel filter -1- and seal on lower part of
fuel filter and then screw in bolts approx. one turn.
Caution
Ensure correct installation position of diesel fuel filter upper

part to corresponding lower part.
– Tighten bolts in the sequence shown.

– Tighten bolts to 5 Nm torque.
engine off again.
Note
WARNING
Risk of burns from very hot fuel.

♦ In extreme cases the fuel lines and the fuel can reach a
temperature of 100°C. Allow the fuel to cool down before
disconnecting the lines - risk of scalding.
♦ Wear protective gloves.
♦ Wear protective goggles.
Risk of injury due to highly-pressurised fuel.
♦ To release pressure in fuel system, place clean cloth
around connection and carefully undo connection.

♦ Safety gloves
♦ Safety goggles
Note
Observe relevant disposal regulations.
Removing
Caution
♦ Ensure that no diesel fuel contacts other components in

the engine compartment. Clean immediately, if necessa‐
ry.
Note
Before opening the system, place a cloth around the filter hous‐
ing.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- in sequence shown -1- to -5-.

– Collect any escaping fuel.
– Remove upper part of fuel filter -1- from fuel filter housing
-2-.
– Lay fuel filter upper part -1- aside with fuel lines still attached.
– Remove filter element -1- from fuel filter housing -2-.

Installing
Caution
Always moisten new seal slightly with diesel fuel to avoid mal‐
functions!
– Insert filter element -2- centrally into fuel filter housing -1-.
Continue installation in reverse order of removal.
Specified torque Nm
Bolts for filter housing 5
Caution
The high-pressure pump has very close tolerances and must

not be allowed to run without fuel. To prevent this and to enable
the engine to start quickly after parts have been renewed, it is
important to observe the following:
♦ If components of the fuel system between the fuel tank
and the high-pressure pump have been removed or re‐
newed, the fuel system must be filled and bled before the
engine is started for the first time.

engine off again.
Note
4.23 Air filter: cleaning housing and renewing

filter element
Air filter element: removing and installing, 1.4 l TSI engines
⇒ page 91
♦ Applies only to engine code CZDA
Air filter element: removing and installing, 1.6 l FSI engines

⇒ page 92 .
Air filter element: removing and installing, 1.6 l PFI engines; 2.0 l
FSI engines and 1.4 l TSI engines ⇒ page 93 .
Air filter element: removing and installing, 2.0 l TFSI engines
⇒ page 94 .
Air filter element: removing and installing, 6-cylinder FSI engines
⇒ page 95 .
Air filter element: removing and installing, vehicles with diesel en‐
gine or 1.4 l TSI, EcoFuel and MultiFuel, 1.8 l and 2.0 l TSI engines
⇒ page 96 .
4.23.1 Air filter element: removing and instal‐

ling, 1.4 l TSI engines
Applies only to engine code CZDA
Removing
– Pull air intake hose -2- off upper part of air filter -1-.
– Release hose clips -3- and -4-.
– Pull air filter housing -1- off ball head pins upwards.
– Pull air hoses/ducts off air filter housing -1-.
– Remove air filter element -1- and set down inverted.
– Unscrew bolts -1- on underside of air filter housing.

– Carefully release retaining tabs -arrows- on upper part of air
filter housing one after the other (risk of breaking).
– Remove upper part of air filter housing and remove air filter
element.
Installing
– Check air filter housing, air mass meter and water drains for
soiling and clean them, if necessary.
– Insert air filter element -3- centrally into mounting in air filter
upper part -4-.
– Fit lower part of air filter housing -2- on upper part of air filter
housing -4- and join them using bolts -1-.
– Fit air hoses/ducts to air filter housing -1-.

– Fit hose clips -3- and -4-.
– Position air filter housing -1- centrally on ball head pins and
press on.
– Fit air intake hose -2- onto upper part of air filter -1-.
Specified torque Nm
Securing bolts 1.5

ling, 1.6 l FSI engines
Removing
– Remove engine cover panel ⇒ page 97 .
– Unscrew bolts -arrows-.
– Remove lower part of air filter -1- and air filter element -2-.
Note
– Clean upper part of air filter.

Installing
– Insert new filter element -1- into lower part of air filter -2-.
Note
♦ Self-tapping bolts are the standard means of fastening the up‐

per part of air filter to the lower part of air filter and to the intake
connection. If these bolts are loosened or tightened with a
cordless screwdriver, it is possible that the thread in the upper
part of air filter will be damaged.
♦ For this reason it is only permitted to use a power screwdriver,
if the following prerequisites are fulfilled:
♦ The speed of cordless screwdriver must not exceed 200 rpm.
♦ A torque setting must be adjustable.
– Fit lower part of air filter onto upper part of air filter.
– Tighten bolts -arrows- to max. 3 Nm.

ling, 1.6 l PFI engines; 2.0 l FSI engines
and 1.4 l TSI engines
– Remove the 4 screws -arrows- and remove cover.
– Pull off retainer -2-.

– Take out used filter element -3-.
Note
– Clean filter housing and install new filter element.

– Tighten bolt -1- of retainer to 2 Nm and bolts of cover to 1.6
±0.2 Nm.

ling, 2.0 l TFSI engine
Removing
– Place engine cover panel with upper side on a soft surface,
prevent damage to chrome applications.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- from engine cover panel lower side.
– Remove lower part of air filter, and remove air filter element
-2- from upper part of air filter -1-.
Note
♦ Self-tapping bolts are the standard means of fastening the up‐

per part of air filter to the lower part of air filter and to the intake
connection. If these bolts are loosened or tightened with a
cordless screwdriver, it is possible that the thread in the upper
part of air filter will be damaged.
♦ For this reason it is only permitted to use a power screwdriver,
if the following prerequisites are fulfilled:
♦ The speed of cordless screwdriver must not exceed 200 rpm.
♦ A torque setting must be adjustable.
Installing
– Clean filter housing and install new filter element -2-.
– Fit lower part of air filter onto upper part of air filter.
– Tighten bolts -arrows- to max. 2.0±0.5 Nm.
– Fit engine cover panel ⇒ page 97 .

ling, 6-cylinder FSI engines
– Pull off connector -2- and loosen clip -1- using spring-type clip
pliers - VAS 6499- .
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- and remove air filter housing upper
part.
– Renew air filter element -2-.
Note
– Tighten screws of air filter housing upper part -1- to 1.6 ±

0.2 Nm.
– Refit clamp, and push on connector until it engages.

ling, vehicles with diesel engine, 1.4 l
TSI EcoFuel and MultiFuel, 1.8 l TSI and
2.0 l TSI engines
– Unscrew bolts -arrows-.
– Remove air filter upper part and take out air filter element -1-.
Checking position of warm air flap

– Check position of warm air flap -1- in lower part of air filter. The
warm air flap must close completely at temperatures above
+12°C.
Note
The warm air flap is not installed in all vehicles.
– Clean upper part of air filter.

– Insert new air filter element and install air filter upper part.
– Tighten upper part of air filter with bolts -arrows- to 1.6

±0.2 Nm.
4.24 Engine cover panel -top-: removing and

installing
Caution
♦ Do not push with the fist or a tool on the engine cover panel
when it is installed or engaged at securing points, it could
be damaged.
Engine cover panel: removing and installing, 1.4 l TSI engines

⇒ page 97
Engine cover panel: removing and installing, 1.4 l TSI EcoFuel
⇒ page 97
Engine cover panel: removing and installing, 1.6 l FSI petrol direct
injection engines ⇒ page 98
Engine cover panel: removing and installing, 2.0 l FSI petrol direct
injection engines ⇒ page 99
Engine cover panel: removing and installing, 2.0 l TFSI petrol di‐
rect injection engines ⇒ page 99
Engine cover panel: removing and installing, 1.8 l TSI and 2.0 l
TSI petrol direct injection engines ⇒ page 100
Engine cover panel: removing and installing, diesel engines
⇒ page 101
4.24.1 Engine cover panel: removing and in‐

stalling, 1.4 l TSI engines
Removing:
– Remove securing bolts -1- of engine cover panel.
– Detach coolant hoses -2- on engine cover panel and pull en‐
gine cover panel upwards.
Installing:
– Attach coolant hoses -2- on engine cover panel and fit engine
cover panel onto camshaft housing.
– Tighten securing bolts -1- to 8 Nm.

stalling, 1.4 l TSI EcoFuel
Removing:
– If fitted, pull off hose from connection -arrow A-.
– Disengage engine cover panel at securing points -arrows B-
and raise.
– Then pull out of bracket -arrow C-.
Installing:
– Push engine cover panel -1- with lug -arrow A- at securing

point -2- into bracket -arrow B-.
– Then fit engine cover panel at the other securing points

-arrows B- and press on, until they noticeably engage.
– If fitted, connect hose at connection -arrow A-.
4.24.3 1.6 l FSI petrol direct injection engines

Removing:
– Pull out oil dipstick -1-.
– Pull off connector -C- and hose connection -B-.
– Loosen clip -A- and pull off hose.

– Disengage engine cover panel at the securing points -2- and
remove upwards.
Installing:
– Fit engine cover panel at securing points -2- and press on until
it engages.
– Fit connector -C- and hose connection -B-.
– Connect hose and tighten clip -A-.
– Slide oil dipstick -1- into guide tube.
4.24.4 2.0 l FSI petrol direct injection engines

The engine cover panel for engine codes BLR and BLY has been
discontinued during model year 2006. The cover has been dis‐
continued for subsequent engine codes from start of production.
Removing:
– Unclip engine cover panel at securing points -arrows- and re‐
move upwards.
Installing:
Install in reverse order of removal.
4.24.5 2.0 l TFSI petrol direct injection engines

♦ Pliers for spring-type clips - VAS 6499-
– Relieve clip -3- on air intake nozzle using spring-type clip pliers
- VAS 6499- , and push back.
– Pull connector -1- off air mass meter, and place connector to
side.
– Open the two clips -2-.

– Remove engine cover upwards. Note the dotted securing
points shown in the illustration.

stalling, 1.8 l TSI and 2.0 l TSI petrol
direct injection engines
Removing:
– Disengage engine cover panel at the securing points
-arrows- and remove upwards.
Installing:
– Fit engine cover panel at securing points -arrows- and press
on until it engages.

4.24.7 Diesel engines
Note
♦ There are different versions of engine cover panels:

♦ One-piece engine cover panel ⇒ page 101
♦ Two-piece engine cover panel ⇒ page 103
One-piece engine cover panel:

♦ Version 1 ⇒ page 101
Version 1
Removing:
– Pull out oil dipstick -1-.
– Disengage engine cover panel -arrow 2- and lift.
– Then pull off forwards -arrow 3-.
Installing:
– Position engine cover panel over front retainers then press on
until the cover engages.
– Slide oil dipstick -1- into guide tube.
Version 2
Removing:
– Disengage engine cover panel at securing points -arrow- and

raise.
Installing:
Caution
Before installing engine cover panel, check the correct position

of the 4 securing elements (ball sockets); reset to original po‐
sitions if necessary. Otherwise the engine cover panel will be
damaged.

– Push ball sockets of engine cover panel to correct installation

position, if necessary.
– Fit engine cover panel onto securing points and press on at
edges to engage.
Version 3
Removing:
– Disengage engine cover panel at securing points -arrow- and

raise.
Installing:
Caution
Before installing engine cover panel, check the correct position

of the 4 securing elements (ball sockets); reset to original po‐
sitions if necessary. Otherwise the engine cover panel will be
damaged.
– Push ball sockets of engine cover panel to correct installation

position, if necessary.
– Fit engine cover panel onto securing points and press on at
edges to engage.
Version 4:

Removing:
– Carefully pull engine cover panel off retaining pins one after
the other -arrows-. Do not pull off motor cover panel abruptly
or only on one side.
Installing:
– To prevent damage, do not strike engine cover panel with your
fist or a tool.
– Position engine cover panel, paying attention to oil filler neck
and dipstick.
– Press engine cover panel into rubber grommets first on left
side and then on right side.
Two-piece engine cover panel:
Removing:
Note
The engine cover panel consists of two individual parts.
♦ 1. The outer part -A-, here shaded in illustration

♦ 2. The centre part -B-, here not shaded in illustration
– Disengage engine cover panel carefully at individual securing
points and raise as follows.
♦ -1-, -3-, -2-, -4-.
– Remove outer part -1-.

– Disengage centre part -2- also carefully and remove.
Installing:

– Fit engine cover panel onto securing points -arrows- and press
on.
– Then fit outer part -1- over retaining points -arrows- and press
on, so that cover engages.
4.25 Engine cover panel, -bottom- (noise in‐

sulation): removing and installing
Procedure
The procedure of removing the engine cover panel -bottom-
(noise insulation) can be found in Workshop Manual under:
»General body repairs, exterior« ⇒ General body repairs, exte‐
rior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Noise insulation »Noise insulation«
Note

4.26 Engine and components in engine com‐

partment: inspecting for leaks and dam‐
age (from above and below)
Inspect as follows:
– Check engine and components in engine compartment for
leaks and damage.
– Lines, hoses and connections
♦ Fuel system
♦ Cooling and heating system
♦ Lubrication system
♦ Air conditioning system
♦ Intake system
♦ And brake system
Check for leaks, abrasion, porousness, cracks, correct seating
and attachment in retainers.
Note
♦ Arrange for defects to be rectified as repair measures.

♦ If fluid loss is greater than can be expected through normal
use, determine source and rectify (repair measure).

4.27 Engine oil level: checking

Note the following:
– After shutting off engine, wait at least 3 minutes so that the oil
can flow back into the sump.
– Pull out dipstick, wipe with a clean cloth and push dipstick in
again to limit stop.
– Pull dipstick out again and read oil level.
Version 1
Note
♦ The oil level must always be in the upper third of area -B- for
the delivery inspection. This way, you will achieve the greatest
possible customer satisfaction.
♦ The oil-change quantity in the service table was determined
experimentally and is sufficient for the technical functionality
of the engine in all operating conditions. During all other serv‐
ice events, the oil level must be checked and corrected as
necessary if the customer requests this. This enables an ad‐
ditional topping-up to the specified oil quantity to the upper limit
of the dip stick. Due to tolerances, the oil temperature and the
drip time, various quantities may be required for topping up.
A - Do not top up oil.

B - Oil can be replenished up to the max. mark -A-.
C - Oil must be replenished. The oil level must then be at least in
the upper half of the measuring area -B-.
– If oil level is above max. mark -A-, drain or extract excess oil
to prevent damage to catalytic converter.
– If the oil level is below min. marking -C- replenish a sufficient
amount of oil (at least 0.5 l) ⇒ page 11 .
Version 2
Note
♦ Oil level must always be in area -A- for the delivery inspection.
This way, you will achieve the greatest possible customer sat‐
isfaction.
♦ The oil-change quantity in the service table was determined
experimentally and is sufficient for the technical functionality
of the engine in all operating conditions. During all other serv‐
ice events, the oil level must be checked and corrected as
necessary if the customer requests this. This enables an ad‐
ditional topping-up to the specified oil quantity to the upper limit
of the dip stick. Due to tolerances, the oil temperature and the
drip time, various quantities may be required for topping up.

A - Do not top up oil.

B - Oil can be replenished up to area -A-.
C - Oil must be replenished. The oil level must then be at least in
the upper half of the measuring area -B-.
– If oil level is above -A- marking, drain or extract excess oil in
order to avoid damage to catalytic converter.
– If the oil level is below marking -C- replenish a sufficient
amount of oil (at least 0.5 l) ⇒ page 11 .
4.28 Engine oil: draining or extracting, renew‐

ing oil filter and replenishing engine oil
Draining or extracting engine oil ⇒ page 106
Oil filter: renewing, 1.4 l TSI engines ⇒ page 107 .
Oil filter: renewing, 1.6 l PFI engines ⇒ page 112
Oil filter: renewing, 1.6 l FSI engines ⇒ page 112
Oil filter: renewing, 2.0 l FSI and TFSI engines ⇒ page 113
Oil filter: renewing, 6-cylinder FSI engines ⇒ page 117
Oil filter: renewing, diesel engines ⇒ page 118
Oil filter: renewing, 1.8 l TSI and 2.0 l TSI engines ⇒ page 121
Engine oil: replenishing ⇒ page 122
4.28.1 Engine oil: draining or extracting

♦ Used oil collector and extractor - VAS 6622A-
♦ Oil spill cloth

Engine oil: draining or extracting

Note
♦ For engines with standing oil filter, the oil filter must be re‐
newed before changing the engine oil. When removing the
filter element a valve is opened, the oil in the filter housing
automatically flows into crankcase.
♦ If engine oil is drained rather than being extracted with the
used oil collection and extraction unit, replace oil drain plug.
This prevents leaks.
– Extract engine oil using used oil collection and extraction unit
- VAS 6622A- .
Or
– Remove oil drain plug.
– Let engine oil drain.
Note
– Screw in oil drain plug together with seal hand-tight and then
tighten to specified torque.
– Replenish engine oil.
Engine oil capacity:
♦ ⇒ Maintenance tables
♦ Engine oil: capacities and specifications ⇒ page 122
Specified torques for oil drain plug:
♦ M14: 30 Nm
♦ M24: 50 Nm
WARNING
♦ Torque specifications must not be exceeded.

♦ Excessive torque can cause leaks in the area of the oil
drain plug or even damage.
4.28.2 Oil filter: renewing, 1.4 l TSI engines


♦ Oil spill cloth

♦ Oil filter tool - 3417-
♦ Hazet oil filter strap - 2171-1-

Version 1
Removing
Note
♦ Prevent engine oil from dripping onto vehicle parts.

♦ Cover alternator with cloth before removing.

– Loosen oil filter -arrow- first, using a strap or oil filter tool -
3417- before removing oil filter completely.
– Wait a few minutes, so that engine oil can flow back from filter
into engine.
– Then remove oil filter.
Caution
Ensure that no engine oil drips onto poly V-belt or alternator.
Installing
Note
♦ Observe fitting instructions on oil filter.

– Clean oil filter sealing surface on valve timing housing.

– Lightly oil seal on new filter.
– Screw new oil filter -arrow- in by hand.

– Then tighten to 20 Nm.
Version 2
Note

♦ Oil new O-rings before installing.
♦ Prevent engine oil from dripping onto vehicle parts.
Removing
Remove engine cover panel, see ⇒ page 97 .
– Unscrew oil filter cover -arrow- using e.g. 36 mm socket insert.

– Remove oil filter cover -1- with oil filter element -4- and valve
-5-.
Installing
– Renew O-ring -2- of oil filter cover and O-ring -3- of valve.
– Renew used oil filter element by new filter element -4-.
Note
– Tighten oil filter cover -arrow- to 25 Nm.

Further assembly is basically a reverse of the dismantling se‐
quence.
Version 3
Draining engine oil and renewing oil filter
Removing oil filter

– Remove “bottom” engine compartment cover (noise insula‐
tion) ⇒ page 104 .
– Loosen oil filter element -arrow- using Hazet oil filter strap -
2171-1- or oil filter tool - 3417- , and remove oil filter.
Installing oil filter

– Clean sealing surface for oil filter on engine.
– Moisten rubber seal of oil filter element with engine oil.
– Screw in oil filter element -arrow- using oil filter tool - 3417- ,
and tighten it to specified torque.
Specified torque Nm
Oil filter 20
Draining engine oil on 1st oil change ⇒ page 111

Draining engine oil after 1st oil change ⇒ page 111

Draining engine oil on 1st oil change

– Unscrew and dispose of oil drain plug with captive seal -1-.
Note
– Screw in new oil drain plug -3- with new seal -2- hand-tight first
and then tighten it to specified torque.
Draining engine oil after 1st oil change

– Unscrew oil drain plug -2- and dispose of seal -3-.
Note
The oil drain plug will be reused after the 1st oil change.
Note
– Screw in oil drain plug -2- with new seal -1- hand-tight and then
tighten it firmly to specified torque.
Specified torque Nm
Oil drain plug 30
– Install engine compartment cover (noise insulation) “bottom”

⇒ page 104 .
– Replenish engine oil.
Engine oil capacity:
♦ ⇒ Maintenance tables
♦ Engine oil: capacities and specifications ⇒ page 122
WARNING
♦ Torque specifications must not be exceeded.

♦ Excessive torque can cause leaks in the area of the oil
drain plug or even damage.

4.28.3 Oil filter: renewing, 1.6 l PFI engines

– Loosen oil filter -arrow A- from below using a strap or oil filter
tool - 3417- .
Note
– Clean sealing surface on engine oil cooler.

– Oil rubber seal lightly on new filter. This ensures best possible
sealing when the filter is tightened.
– Tighten filter by hand.
4.28.4 Oil filter: renewing, 1.6l FSI engines

Note

♦ Prevent engine oil from dripping onto subframe.
Removing

– Loosen threaded cap -arrow- on hexagonal flats and remove.
– Take oil filter -4- out of threaded cap -1-.

– Clean sealing surfaces on threaded cap and oil filter housing.
Installing
– Insert new filter element -4- into threaded cap.
– Renew seal -2-.
– Lightly oil seal.
– Clean thread -3- and lightly moisten with oil.
– Tighten threaded cap -arrow- to 25 Nm.

quence.
4.28.5 Oil filter: renewing, 2.0 l FSI and TFSI

engines

♦ Oil drain adapter - T40057-
♦ Long nose pliers

Drain oiling filter housing
Caution
♦ Before removing the oil filter housing, it must be drained.
Note
♦ When the oil drain adapter - T40057- is screwed in, a valve is

opened in oil filter housing.
♦ When the oil drain adapter - T40057- is removed again, the
valve closes automatically.

– Remove dust cap -arrow- from oil filter housing.
– Insert oil drain adapter - T40057- into oil filter housing and hold
hose in oil drip tray.
– Drain engine oil.
– Unscrew oil drain adapter - T40057- again.
The drain valve -1- should be flush with the bottom of oil filter
housing -2-.
Removing oil filter element
– Loosen oil filter housing using oil filter tool - 3417- .
– Then unscrew by hand and remove together with oil filter ele‐
ment.
– Remove oil filter element -2- from centre pipe of oil filter hous‐
ing -4-.
Removing oil seal
Caution
The seal of oil filter housing -3- must be renewed every time
the oil filter element -2- is changed or the oil filter housing is
loosened.
The seal is fitted with a so-called “service tag” -A-.
♦ Using a suitable tool the seal can be pulled out of sealing
groove at the “service tag” -A-.

– Remove seal -1- from sealing groove of oil filter housing -2- by
pulling seal out at the “service tag” -arrow-, using long nose
pliers -3-.
Installing oil seal
– Oil seal -3-.

– Place seal into sealing groove of oil filter housing, so that the
service tag -A- faces upwards.
– Push seal into sealing groove and check by touching with fin‐
ger, if the seal in sealing groove contacts evenly -arrows-.

Installing oil filter element

– Press new oil filter element -2- on centre pipe of oil filter hous‐
ing -4- until limit stop.
Installing oil filter housing
– Screw on oil filter housing -4- with new seal -3- and new oil
filter element -2- by hand until it nearly reaches the stop of oil
filter bracket -1-.
– Tighten oil filter housing -2- to 25 Nm.
– Insert dust cap -arrow- into oil filter housing hand-tight.
4.28.6 Oil filter: renewing, 6-cylinder FSI en‐

gines

♦ 36 mm socket - T10125-
– Open oil drain plug -6- to empty oil filter housing.

– Release threaded cap with combination spanner, 36 mm -
T10125- -4-.
– Remove oil filter insert -2-.
Note
– Renew O-rings -1,3,5- and lightly oil them before installing.

– Now insert new oil filter insert.
– Tighten oil threaded cap -4- to 25 Nm.
– The oil drain plug -6- is tightened to 10 Nm.
4.28.7 Oil filter: renewing, diesel engines

♦ Version 1: ⇒ page 119

Version 1:
Removing
Note

Release sealing cap -arrow- with suitable tool.
Note
Before draining or extracting, release sealing cap so that the en‐

gine oil can flow out of filter housing.

Installing
– Renew filter element.
– Renew O-rings.
– Install threaded cap -arrow- and tighten to 25 Nm.

quence.
Version 2:
Removing
Note

– Unclip solenoid changeover valve -1-.

– Loosen filler cap -2- e.g. using an appropriate combination

spanner or socket.
Note
Before draining or extracting release sealing cap, so that the en‐

gine oil can flow out of filter housing.
Installing
– Renew filter element -3-.
– Renew O-rings -2 and 4-.
– Install threaded cap and tighten to 25 Nm.

quence. Ensure that the solenoid change-over valve -1- audibly
engages.
Version 3

♦ 32 mm hexagon socket insert
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♦ Oil spill cloth

– Remove “bottom” engine compartment cover (noise insula‐
tion) ⇒ page 104 .
– Disconnect connector -1- from return-flow pump.
– Unclip alternator cable -2- from clip -3- and swing it in
-direction of arrow-.
– Unscrew oil drain plug -1- from screw cap -3- and drain engine
oil.
Removing oil filter
– Remove screw cap -3- using 32 mm hexagon socket insert .
Oil filter: renewing element
– Pull out oil filter element -5-.
– Insert O-ring -2- in groove of oil drain plug for screw cap -1-.
Screw in oil drain plug and tighten it to specified torque.
– Moisten new O-ring -4- with engine oil and renew oil filter el‐
ement -5-.
– Screw on screw cap -3- and tighten it to specified torque using
32 mm hexagon socket insert .
– Clip in alternator cables and connect connector to return-flow
pump.
– Clean all lines contaminated with engine oil using oil spill cloth .
Specified torque Nm
Screw cap for oil filter 25
Oil drain plug in screw cap 5
4.28.8 Oil filter: renewing, 1.8 l TSI and 2.0 l TSI

engines

Removing
– Loosen oil filter cartridge -arrow- using oil filter tool - 3417- .
– Loosen filter by a few turns. Wait a few seconds to allow the
oil between filter and housing to flow back into sump. Now
unscrew filter completely.
Note
Installing
– Clean sealing surface before installing oil filter cartridge.
– Oil rubber seal lightly on new filter. This ensures best possible
sealing when the filter is tightened.
– Tighten filter to 22 Nm using torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- .
4.28.9 Engine oil: replenishing

Engine oil: capacities and specifications ⇒ page 122
Oil level: checking ⇒ page 105
4.29 Engine oil: capacities and specifications
4.29.1 Passat CC/CC

Passat CC/CC
Petrol engines Oil quantity with filter VW engine oil standards
Engine code Capacity / output (I) With flexible service With fixed service
BLV 3.6 l 206kW 5.5 504 00 502 00, 501 01

Passat CC/CC
BWS 3.6 l 220kW 5.5 504 00 502 00, 501 01
BZB 1.8 l 118kW 4.7 504 00 502 00
CAWB 2.0 l 147kW 4.7 504 00 502 00
CBFA 2.0 l 147kW 4.7 504 00 502 00
CCTA 2.0 l 147kW 4.7 504 00 502 00
CCZA 2.0 l 147kW 4.7 504 00 502 00
CCZB 2.0 l 147kW 4.7 504 00 502 00
CDAA 1.8 l 118kW 4.7 504 00 502 00
CDAB 1.8 l 112kW 4.7 504 00 502 00
CGYA 1.8 l 112kW 4.7 504 00 502 00
CKMA 1.4 l 118kW 3.6 --- 502 00
CNNA 3.6 l 206kW 5.5 --- 502 00
CTHD 1.4 l 118kW 3.6 504 00 502 00
CZDA 1.4 l 110kW 4.0 504 00 502 00
Passat CC/CC
Diesel engines Oil quantity with filter VW engine oil standards
CBAA 2.0 l 100kW 4.0 507 00 507 00
CBAB 2.0 l 103kW 4.0 507 00 507 00
CBAB 1) 2.0 l 103kW 4.0 507 00 507 00
CBAB 2) 2.0 l 103kW 4.0 507 00 505 01
CBAC 2.0 l 105kW 4.0 507 00 507 00
CBBB 2.0 l 125kW 4.0 507 00 507 00
CFFA 2.0 l 100kW 4.3 507 00 507 00
CFFB 2.0 l 103kW 4.3 507 00 507 00
CFGB 2.0 l 125kW 4.3 507 00 507 00
CFGC 2.0 l 130kW 4.3 507 00 507 00
CLLA 2.0 l 125kW 4.3 --- 505 01
CUVC 2.0 l 110kW 4.7 507 00 507 00
CUWA 2.0 l 135kW 4.7 507 00 507 00
1)With diesel particulate filter Vehicles with factory-fitted diesel
particulate filter can be identified by PR No. 7GG, 7MB, 7MQ,
7ME or 7MM on the vehicle data sticker.
2) Without diesel particulate filter
4.29.2 Passat 3C
Passat 3C
AXX 2.0 l 147kW 4.6 504 00 502 00, 501 01
AXZ 3.2 l 184kW 5.5 504 00 502 00, 501 01

Passat 3C
BLF 1.6 l 85kW 3.6 504 00 502 00, 501 01
BLR 2.0 l 110kW 4.6 504 00 502 00, 501 01
BLV 3.6 l 206kW 5.5 504 00 502 00, 501 01
BLX 2.0 l 110kW 4.6 504 00 502 00, 501 01
BLY 2.0 l 110kW 4.6 504 00 502 00, 501 01
BPY 2.0 l 147kW 4.6 504 00 502 00, 501 01
BSE 1.6 l 75kW 4.5 504 00 502 00, 501 01
BSF 1.6 l 75kW 4.5 504 00 502 00, 501 01
BVX 2.0 l 110kW 4.6 504 00, 503 00 502 00, 501 01
BVY 2.0 l 110kW 4.6 504 00, 503 00 502 00, 501 01
BVZ 2.0 l 110kW 4.6 504 00, 503 00 502 00, 501 01
BWA 2.0 l 147kW 4.6 504 00 502 00, 501 01
BWS 3.6 l 220kW 5.5 504 00 502 00, 501 01
BZB 1.8 l 118kW 4.7 504 00 502 00
CAXA 1.4 l 90kW 3.6 504 00 502 00
CAWB 2.0 l 147kW 4.7 504 00 502 00
CCTA 2.0 l 147kW 4.7 504 00 502 00
CCTB 2.0 l 125kW 4.7 504 00 502 00
CCZA 2.0 l 147kW 4.7 504 00 502 00
CDAA 1.8 l 118kW 4.7 504 00 502 00
CDAB 1.8 l 112kW 4.7 504 00 502 00
CDGA 1.4 l 110kW 3.6 --- 502 00
CGYA 1.8 l 112kW 4.7 504 00 502 00
Passat 3C
BKC 1.9 l 77kW 3.8 507 00 505 01
BKP 2.0 l 103kW 4.0 507 00 505 01
BLS 1.9 l 77kW 4.3 507 00 507 00
BMA 2.0 l 100kW 4.0 507 00 505 01
BMP 2.0 l 103kW 4.0 507 00 505 01
BMR 2.0 l 125kW 4.0 507 00 505 01
BUZ 2.0 l 120kW 4.0 507 00 505 01
BVE 2.0 l 90kW 4.0 507 00 505 01
BWV 2.0 l 88kW 4.0 507 00, 506 01 505 01
BXE 1.9 l 77kW 3.8 507 00, 506 01 505 01
CAYC 1.6 l 77kW 4.3 507 00 507 00
CBAA 2.0 l 100kW 4.0 507 00 507 00
CBAB 2.0 l 103kW 4.0 507 00 507 00
CBAB 1) 2.0 l 103kW 4.0 507 00 505 01
CBAC 2.0 l 105kW 4.0 507 00 507 00
CBBB 2.0 l 125kW 4.0 507 00 507 00

Passat 3C
CBDC 2.0 l 81kW 4.3 507 00 507 00
1) Without diesel particulate filter
4.30 Tyre repair set: check bottle for damage

and if used; check and enter use-by date
of tyre sealant
Note
♦ The tyre repair set is located in the spare wheel well.

♦ The tyre repair set also contains a filler bottle with tyre sealant.
4.30.1 Expiry date: checking

– Check the expiry date.
The expiry date is printed on a sticker on the tyre sealant container
-arrow-.
– Enter the expiry date in maintenance table.
– Renew tyre sealant if the expiry date has been reached. (The
tyre sealant must not be more than 4 years old).
Note
♦ If the tyre sealant has been used, the container must be re‐
newed.
4.31 Road test: performing (driving behav‐

iour, noises, air conditioner etc.)
Which of the following can be checked depends on vehicle equip‐
ment and local conditions (urban/country).
Check the following during a road test:
– Engine: output, misfiring, idling speed, acceleration
– Clutch: pulling away, pedal pressure, odours
– Gear selection: ease of operation, stick position
– Automatic gearbox: selector lever position, shift lock/ignition
key removal lock, shift behaviour, dash panel insert display.
– Foot brake and handbrake: function, free travel and effective‐
ness, pulling to one side, juddering, squeal
– ABS function: pulsing must be felt at the brake pedal during
ABS-regulated braking.
– Steering: function, steering free clearance, steering wheel
centred when vehicle is travelling straight ahead
– Tilting roof: function

– Radio/radio navigation system: function, reception, GALA, in‐

terference noise
– Multi-function indicator (MFI): functions
– Air conditioning system: check function. At very low tempera‐
tures the air conditioner function must be checked in a work‐
shop.
– Vehicle: pulls to one side when travelling straight ahead (level
road).
– Imbalance: wheels, drive shafts, propshaft
– Noise/vibration: wheel bearing, exhaust system
– Engine: hot starting behaviour
4.32 Wheel securing bolts: tightening to

specified torque
♦ Pulling off wheel hub trim: ⇒ page 126
♦ Pulling off wheel bolt caps: ⇒ page 127
♦ Loosening/tightening anti-theft wheel bolts ⇒ page 127
♦ Tightening wheel bolts ⇒ page 128
Pulling off wheel hub trim:
Caution
On vehicles with light alloy wheels do not lever wheel hub trim
off with screwdriver, only use the special tool for this purpose
(puller hook in vehicle tool kit).
The puller hook -1- to remove the cover caps is located with the
vehicle tool kit.
– Hook puller hook into one drilling of wheel hub trim and pull off
in -direction of arrow-.

– On vehicles with full wheel trim install full wheel trim so that
the tyre filler valve is guided through the cut-out provided
-arrow-.
Pulling caps off wheel bolts:
Caution
On vehicles with light alloy wheels do not lever wheel bolt caps
off with screwdriver, only use the special tool for this purpose
(puller hook in vehicle tool kit).
Note
Before loosening or tightening the wheel bolts, remove the cover

caps.
The puller hook to remove the cover caps is located with the ve‐
hicle tool kit.
– Place the puller hook through opening in cover cap.
– Pull off cap using the puller hook.
Loosening/tightening anti-theft wheel bolts:
Note
♦ To loosen/tighten the anti-theft wheel bolts a special adapter

is required, located in vehicle tool kit.
♦ To loosen the anti-theft wheel bolts (lockable wheel bolts) do
not use an impact screwdriver.
♦ If the adapter to loosen or tighten the anti-theft wheel bolts is
not available in the vehicle, use the appropriate adapter set for
tamper-proof wheel bolts.

♦ Adapter set for tamper-proof wheel bolts - T10101-

♦ Adapter set for tamper-proof wheel bolts - T10313-
– Slide adapter -2- into anti-theft wheel bolt -1- onto stop.
– Slide the wheel bolt wrench onto adapter -2- onto stop.
Tighten wheel bolts:
– Tighten the wheel bolts diagonally and alternately to the fol‐
lowing torque setting.
Specified torque: 120 Nm
WARNING
Never use an impact screwdriver to tighten the wheel bolts!
Note
Place puller hooks and adapter with vehicle tool kit after complet‐
ing work.
4.33 Radio code: reading using vehicle diag‐

nostic tester
Authorization prerequisites for vehicle diagnostic tester
• The vehicle diagnostic tester is connected via the Central
Partner Network (CPN) with the central database (Carport,
Fazit).
• Available access for the user of the system “GeKo” (secrecy
and component protection)

Note
♦ The radio codes are also called security codes, they can be
read in the central database and can be displayed on display
of vehicle diagnostic tester .
♦ For radio activation the codes must be entered via radio but‐
tons, as previously ⇒ page 129 .
– Read radio code ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
4.34 Radio/navigation system: entering PIN

of anti-theft coding and storing local ra‐
dio stations to station buttons
The anti-theft coding electronically prevents unauthorized per‐
sons from operating the unit after it has been removed from
vehicle. The anti-theft codes are also called radio codes or se‐
curity codes. Security code means that each unit with an anti-theft
coding is programmed with its own code number. This security
code is not active when leaving the factory. The security code is
found on the unit card, if fitted. If the unit card is not fitted, the
security code can be read using vehicle diagnostic tester of a
central database ⇒ page 128 .
Note
If an incorrect code number is entered when releasing the elec‐

tronic lock, the whole procedure can be repeated once. If an
incorrect code number is entered again, the unit is locked for
about one hour. That means, it cannot be used. After one hour,
during which time the unit must remain switched on, the display
extinguishes. The electronic lock can be released as described
above. The cycle two attempts, one hour lock applies again.
Procedure
Vehicle electrics → Communication ⇒ Rep. gr. 91 → e.g. radio
system "RCD 500" → Electronic anti-theft coding → Deactivating
electronic anti-theft coding.
4.35 Tyre pressure loss indicator: performing

basic setting
Note
♦ During normal vehicle operation, Tyre Pressure Monitoring

System (TPMS) with autolocation (direct measurement) func‐
tion is automatically calibrated to the driver-defined tyre pres‐
sures.
♦ Therefore, basic setting of the Tyre Pressure Monitoring Sys‐
tem (TPMS) is no longer necessary.

Applicable only for tyre pressure indicator with PR number 7K6

(indirect measurement)
To model year ►2011: ⇒ page 130
From model year 2012►: ⇒ page 131
Note
♦ The basic setting of Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator - K220- must

only be performed “after” the tyre pressure has been corrected
to the prescribed values.
♦ If no pressure loss and tyre damage are found after a tyre
pressure warning, the incorrect warning can be rectified by a
basic setting.
The tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp - K220- compares the

speed and the rolling circumference of individual wheels via the
ABS speed sensors. When the rolling circumference of one wheel
is changed this is displayed by the tyre pressure monitoring. The
rolling circumference of tyre can change if:
♦ The tyre pressure is too low.
♦ The tyre has structural damage.
♦ The vehicle is loaded more heavily on one side.
♦ The wheels on one axle are loaded more heavily (e.g. when
towing a trailer or when driving in mountains).
♦ Snow chains are fitted.
♦ The temporary spare wheel is fitted.
♦ One wheel per axle has been changed.
To model year ►2011:
The tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp - K220- has a yellow
warning lamp in the dash panel insert -arrow-.
♦ “FLASHING LIGHT” means that the “INITIAL BASIC SET‐
TING” has not been performed.
♦ A “PERMANENT LIGHTING-UP” in conjunction with a warn‐
ing tone, means “WARNING”, pressure loss has been recog‐
nised, check inflation pressures and perform system basic
setting.
Perform “INITIAL” basic setting
– Switch ignition on.
– Simultaneously press and hold buttons ESP and SET -A- in

centre console for longer than 2 seconds.
If ESP is not fitted, press TCS button.
The start of basic setting will be confirmed by an acoustic signal.
When switching on ignition again, no warning is indicated.
Perform basic settings
– Press button SET -A- in centre console for more than 2 sec‐
onds.

The tyre pressure monitor warning lamp - K220- in dash panel

insert -arrow- lights up, as long as the button is pressed.
The start of basic setting will be confirmed by an acoustic signal.
When switching on ignition again, no warning is indicated.
From model year 2012►:
Use corresponding buttons on multifunction steering wheel to

perform basic setting:
Button -5- is used to confirm menu options.
Press arrow buttons -1- -2- and -4- to change the menu.
– Press respective arrow buttons -2- and -4- of multifunction
steering wheel repeatedly, until “Settings” menu is displayed.
– Press arrow buttons -1- until submenu “Tyre pressure” is dis‐
played.
– Press OK button -5-.
– Press OK button -5- to confirm tyre pressure.
– Press OK button -5- again to confirm the confirmation prompt
displayed.
Tyre pressure monitor display warning lamp lights up briefly in

dash panel insert -arrow- to confirm that basic setting has been
completed successfully.
Use corresponding buttons on windscreen wiper lever to perform
basic setting:
Button -1- is used to confirm menu options.
Rocker lever -2- is used to change the menu.

– Push button -2- until the main menu is displayed. Then, use
the button to scroll to the “Settings” menu.
– Press button -1-.
– Press rocker lever -2- repeatedly until “Tyre pressure” sub-
menu appears.
– Press button -1-.
– Press button -1- to save the tyre pressure values.
– Confirm resulting security question again with button -1-.

Tyre pressure monitor display warning lamp lights up briefly in

dash panel insert -arrow- to confirm that basic setting has been
completed successfully.
4.36 Dust and pollen filter: cleaning housing

and renewing filter element
Procedure
⇒ Heating and air conditioning system; Rep. gr. 80 ; Heater unit;
Removing and installing dust and pollen filter
4.37 Headlight adjustment: checking halogen

headlights and fog lights, adjust if nec‐
essary, Passat/Passat Estate 2006►
Test and adjustment prerequisites ⇒ page 132
Checking headlight adjustment (using test screen without 15°
setting line) ⇒ page 133
Adjusting halogen headlights ⇒ page 134 .
Adjusting fog lights and other auxiliary lights. ⇒ page 135
4.37.1 Test and adjustment conditions

• Tyre pressure OK
• Lenses must not be damaged or dirty.
• Reflectors and bulbs OK.
• The vehicle must be rolled forward and backward several me‐
tres or front and rear springs must be bounced fully several
times so that springs settle.
• Vehicle and headlight adjuster must be on a level surface.
• Vehicle and headlight adjuster must be aligned.
• Inclination must be set.
• Refer to the ⇒ operating instructions for headlight adjustment
units .
Note
For vehicles for North America the side adjustment of headlight

is not permitted and has therefore an adjustment screw secured
against turning.
Inclination information in “%” is stamped into trim above headlight.

Headlights must be adjusted according to this information. Per‐
centage given is based on a projection distance of 10 metres.
Example: Converting a dip setting of e.g. 1.0 % is equivalent to
10 cm.

The inclination of headlights of vehicles in the North American

market is to be set to 0.7%.
The inclination for fog lights is 2.0%.
Note
For certain export markets, halogen headlights with manually

regulated headlight range control are not offered.
– Check headlight height adjustment by setting the maximum

level and monitoring the headlights' light.
– If fitted, then set the headlight range control thumb wheel to
position “0”.
Loading: with one person or 75 kg on the driver seat and the ve‐
hicle otherwise unloaded (unladen weight).
The unladen weight is the weight of vehicle ready for operation
with fuel tank at least 90% full including weight of all equipment
normally carried (e.g. spare wheel, tools, jack, fire extinguisher
etc.).
If the fuel tank is not at least 90% full, then load as follows:
– Read fuel level in fuel tank on fuel gauge. Determine additional
weight from following table and place weight in luggage com‐
partment.
Fuel gauge table
Fuel level of Petrol and diesel engines: addition‐ Natural gas engine, additional
fuel gauge al weight weight
in kg in kg
To 1/4 40 35
To 1/2 30 25
To 3/4 15 10
Full 0 0
Example:
When the fuel tank is half full, an additional weight of 30 kg or
20 kg must be placed in the luggage compartment.
Note
♦ For this purpose, a container filled with water or gravel can be

used, for example (a 5-litre fuel canister filled with water
weighs approx. 5 kg).
♦ Write the weight in kg on the container and secure it against
being opened again in order to prevent misuse.
♦ In order to avoid soiling vehicle, place a mat or covering of
some kind in the luggage compartment.
4.37.2 Headlight adjustment; checking (using

test screen without 15° setting line)
♦ Headlight adjustment unit - VAS 5046 A-

♦ Headlight adjustment unit - VAS 621 001-

Headlights:
Check the following:
– Whether, with the dipped beam switched on, the horizontal
bright/dark boundary contacts the dividing line -1- of the test
area and
– Whether the breaking point -2- between the horizontal part of
the bright/dark boundary on the left and the rising part on the
right lies on the vertical line of the central point -3-. The bright
core of the light beam must be to the right of the vertical line.
Note
♦ To simplify the determination of the breaking point -2-, cover

and uncover left (from driver perspective) half of the headlight
a few times. Then check dipped beam again.
♦ After correct adjustment of dipped beams, the centre point of
the main beam must lie on the centre mark -3-.
Test figure for fog light

– Check whether the upper light-dark border touches the setting
line and runs horizontally over the entire width of the test
screen.
Other additional lights:
Additionally retrofitted lights of other systems must be checked
and set according to valid guidelines.
4.37.3 Halogen headlights: adjusting
Note
♦ Please check that both headlights move evenly when man‐

ually operated headlight range control is functioning.
♦ If the vehicle is equipped with separate dipped and main
beam, adjust main beam additionally. When adjusting main
beam ensure that the adjustment unit is set to 0%.
Adjusting right headlight:

The adjustment bolts for the left headlight are a mirror image.
♦ Lateral adjuster screw for dipped beam (lead-sealed for the
NAR market) -3-
♦ Height adjustment screw of bright/dark boundary for dipped
beam -2-
♦ Lateral adjustment screw of bright/dark boundary for main
beam -1-
– Always turn the height adjustment screws of bright-dark boun‐
dary first.
– Then check lateral adjustment; correct if necessary.

4.37.4 Fog lights and other auxiliary lights: ad‐

justing
Fog lights, Passat/Passat Estate 2006 ►, in front bumper, right:
⇒ page 135
Other additional lights ⇒ page 135
Fog lights, Passat/Passat Estate 2006 ►, in front bumper, right:
Location of adjustment screw on left-hand fog light is a mirror im‐
age.
– To adjust the headlight range turn adjustment screw
-arrow A-.
There is no provision for lateral adjustment.
Other additional lights
4.38 Headlight adjustment: checking halogen

headlights, Passat CC and CC 2010►
Note
♦ Additional weights are no longer used.

♦ Instead, a different inclination setting on the headlight adjust‐
ment unit is used.
♦ If the maintenance tables are used, the settings are displayed
in the vehicle-specific maintenance list as of model year 2014.
♦ In the US, Canadian and Mexican markets SAE-compliant
headlights are used.
♦ As of model year 2014 the headlight adjustment is subject to
a separate charge.

Check headlight adjustment (ECE). ⇒ page 136
Check headlight adjustment (SAE). ⇒ page 136
Adjusting halogen headlights ⇒ page 138



units .
4.38.2 Headlight adjustment (ECE): adjusting

Note
For certain export markets, halogen headlights with manually


position 0 .
The inclination on the headlight adjustment unit is set according
to the fuel level in the fuel tank.
Inclination setting for ECE-compliant headlights
Fill level of Inclination
fuel gauge
0 to 1/2 1.2 %
1/2 to 1 1.0 %
Inclination for halogen headlights on ECE CNG Passat

Inclination
1.0 %

area and
– Whether the breaking point -2- between the horizontal part of
the bright/dark boundary on the left and the rising part on the
right lies on the vertical line of the central point -3-. The bright
core of the light beam must be to the right of the vertical line.
Note
After correct adjustment of dipped beams, the centre point of the

main beam must lie on the centre mark -3-.
4.38.3 Headlight adjustment (SAE): checking



Note
♦ The VOL/VOR marking is visible on the outside the headlight.

♦ The lateral adjustment mechanism is sealed on SAE-compli‐
ant headlights.
♦ For certain export markets, halogen headlights with manually

position 0 .
Inclination for SAE VOL halogen headlights
fuel gauge
0 to 1/2 0.9 %
1/2 to 1 0.7 %
VOL: Visual Optical Aim Left -1-

– Check whether the left horizontal light-dark border touches the
separating line -1- in the test area of the headlight adjustment
unit.
Inclination for SAE VOR halogen headlights

fuel gauge
0 to 1/2 0.2 %
1/2 to 1 0.0 %

VOR: Visual Optical Aim Right -2-

– Check whether the right horizontal light-dark border touches
the separating line -2- in the test area of the headlight adjust‐
ment unit.
4.38.4 Halogen headlights: adjusting
Note

a separate charge.
♦ If the vehicle is equipped with separate dipped and main
beam, adjust main beam additionally. When adjusting main
beam ensure that the adjustment unit is set to 0%.
Adjusting right headlight:

♦ Lateral adjuster screw for dipped beam (lead-sealed for the
NAR market) -3-
♦ Height adjustment screw of bright/dark boundary for dipped
beam -2-
♦ Lateral adjustment screw of bright/dark boundary for main
beam -1-
– Always turn the height adjustment screws of bright-dark boun‐
dary first.
– Then check lateral adjustment; correct if necessary.
4.39 Headlight adjustment: checking gas dis‐

charge headlights without DLA, adjust if
necessary, Passat/Passat Estate 2006►
Checking headlight adjustment (using test screen without 15°
setting line) ⇒ page 140
Gas discharge headlights without “Dynamic Light Assist” dynamic
main beam regulation: adjusting ⇒ page 141

• Headlight lenses must not be damaged or dirty.
• Reflectors and lights OK
• The initialisation of the headlight range control must have been
completed. 1)


• Vehicle and headlight adjustment unit must be aligned.
• Event memory must be cleared.
• If the headlight adjustment unit has an adjustment mode, se‐
lect it.
units .
1) During the initialisation, the step motors for the headlight range
control are reset to dipped beam position. The initialisation of the
headlight range control is performed during vehicle start or after
an "on" signal is applied to terminal 15.
Note
For vehicles for North America the side adjustment of headlight

is not permitted and has therefore an adjustment screw secured
against turning.
Inclination information in “%” is stamped into trim above headlight.

Headlights must be adjusted according to this information. Per‐
centage given is based on a projection distance of 10 metres.
Example: Converting a dip setting of e.g. 1.0 % is equivalent to
10 cm.
The inclination of headlights of vehicles in the North American
market is to be set to 0.7%.
Loading: with one person or 75 kg on the driver seat and the ve‐
hicle otherwise unloaded (unladen weight).
The unladen weight is the weight of vehicle ready for operation
with fuel tank at least 90% full including weight of all equipment
normally carried (e.g. spare wheel, tools, jack, fire extinguisher
etc.).
If the fuel tank is not at least 90% full, then load as follows:
– Read fuel level in fuel tank on fuel gauge. Determine additional
weight from following table and place weight in luggage com‐
partment.
Fuel gauge table
Fuel level of Petrol and diesel engines: addition‐ Natural gas engine, additional
fuel gauge al weight weight
in kg in kg
To 1/4 40 35
To 1/2 30 25
To 3/4 15 10
Full 0 0
Example:
When the fuel tank is half full, an additional weight of 25 kg must
be placed in the luggage compartment.

Note
♦ For this purpose, a container filled with water or gravel can be

used, for example (a 5-litre fuel canister filled with water
weighs approx. 5 kg).
♦ Write the weight in kg on the container and secure it against
being opened again in order to prevent misuse.
♦ In order to avoid soiling vehicle, place a mat or covering of
some kind in the luggage compartment.
4.39.2 Headlight adjustment; checking (using

test screen without 15° setting line)
♦ Vehicle diagnostic tester
Light pattern for dimmed beam, version 1:
area and
– Check whether the breaking point -2- between the horizontal
part of the light/dark border on the left and the rising part on
the right lies on the vertical line of the central point -3-. The
bright core of the light beam must be to the right of the vertical
line.
Note


– With the dipped beam switched on, the lowest part of the hor‐
izontal light-dark border must touch the dividing line -1- of the
test area
– The breaking point -2- between the horizontal part of the light-
dark border on the left and the slope on the right should be on
the vertical line passing through the centre mark.
Note
To simplify the determination of the breaking point -2-, cover and

uncover left (from driver perspective) half of the headlight a few
times. Then check dipped beam again.

4.39.3 Gas discharge headlights without “Dy‐

namic Light Assist” dynamic main beam
regulation: adjusting
Passat/Passat Estate 2006 ► ⇒ page 141
Passat/Passat Estate 2006 ►
– Carrying out basic setting of headlight range control ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester
Adjusting right gas discharge headlight:
♦ Lateral adjustment screw for bright/dark boundary (lead-
sealed for the NAR market) -3-
♦ Height adjustment screw of bright/dark boundary -2-
♦ Adjustment bolt for cornering light -1- (is preset at the factory,
need not be adjusted)
Note
If the adjustment screw for cornering light was adjusted by mis‐

take, set the inclination on the adjustment unit to 1.1 % to correct
the light settings.
– First turn height adjustment bolt of bright/dark boundary -2-.

– Then check lateral adjustment, if necessary correct with ad‐
justment screw -3-.

charge headlights without DLA, Passat
CC and CC 2010►
Note

ment unit is used.
a separate charge.

Gas discharge headlights without “Dynamic Light Assist” dynamic



completed. 1)
lect it.
units .

Inclination setting for ECE-compliant gas discharge headlights,
LED headlights and DLA headlights
fuel gauge
0 to 1/2 1.0 %
1/2 to 1 1.0 %
Test pattern with dipped headlights


izontal light-dark border must be aligned with the dividing line
-1- of the test area.
Note


test area
Note
To simplify the determination of the breaking point -2-, cover and

uncover left (from driver perspective) half of the headlight a few
times. Then check dipped beam again.

Note

ant headlights.

Inclination setting for SAE-compliant VOL gas discharge head‐
lights, LED headlights and DLA headlights
fuel gauge
0 to 1/2 0.7 %
1/2 to 1 0.7 %

VOL: Visual Optical Aim Left -1-

– Check whether the left horizontal light-dark border touches the
separating line -1- in the test area of the headlight adjustment
unit.
Inclination setting for SAE-compliant VOR gas discharge head‐

fuel gauge
0 to 1/2 0.0 %
1/2 to 1 0.0 %
VOR: Visual Optical Aim Right -2-

– Check whether the right horizontal light-dark border touches
the separating line -2- in the test area of the headlight adjust‐
ment unit.
4.40.4 Gas discharge headlights without “Dy‐

namic Light Assist” dynamic main beam
regulation: adjusting
Note
As of model year 2014 the headlight adjustment is subject to a

separate charge.
Passat CC 2009 ►, CC 2010 ► ⇒ page 144

CC 2012 ► ⇒ page 145
Passat CC 2009 ►, CC 2010 ►
diagnostic tester

Adjusting right gas discharge headlight:

♦ Lateral adjustment screw for bright/dark boundary (lead-
sealed for the NAR market) -3-
♦ Height adjustment screw of bright/dark boundary -2-
♦ Adjustment bolt for cornering light -1- (is preset at the factory,
need not be adjusted)
Note
If the adjustment screw for cornering light was adjusted by mis‐

take, set the inclination on the adjustment unit to 1.1 % to correct
the light settings.
– First turn height adjustment bolt of bright/dark boundary -2-.

– Then check lateral adjustment, if necessary correct with ad‐
justment screw -3-.
CC 2012 ►
Overview of gas discharge headlights without “Dynamic Light As‐

sist” dynamic main beam regulation:
1- Bulb for left parking light - M1- or bulb for right parking light
- M3- based on LED technology
2- Bulb for front left turn signal - M5- or bulb for front right left
turn signal - M7-
3- Bulb for left cornering light - L148- or bulb for right cornering
light - L149-
4- LEDs for daytime driving light and dimmed for parking light
5- Left gas discharge bulb - L13- or right gas discharge bulb -
L14-
6- Side marker: either as screen; or US version of side marking
light SML based on LED technology and orange
diagnostic tester

Adjusting left headlight:

1- Height adjustment
2- Lateral adjustment
– Turn height adjustment screw -1- until setting is correct.
Note
In some markets, the adjustment bolt for lateral adjustment is

-2- encapsulated. Lateral adjustment is not permissible here.
– Turn lateral adjustment screw -2- until setting is correct.
Note
♦ Adjustment of the right headlight is carried out in the same

sequence.
♦ The adjustment screws for the right headlight are a mirror im‐
age.

charge headlights with DLA, adjust if
necessary, CC 2012►
Note

ment unit is used.
a separate charge.

Gas discharge headlights with “Dynamic Light Assist” dynamic

completed. 1)


lect it.
units .

Inclination setting for ECE-compliant gas discharge headlights,
LED headlights and DLA headlights
fuel gauge
0 to 1/2 1.0 %
1/2 to 1 1.0 %
Test pattern with dynamic main beam
Note
♦ For dynamic main beam test pattern, headlights need to be

reset to basic settings using vehicle diagnostic tester .
♦ The basic settings can only be reset using vehicle diagnostic
tester . After resetting, DLA main beam distribution is actuated
automatically.
♦ Pay special attention to correct alignment of the adjustment
sighting device on the headlight adjuster. Only when this has
been done can you adjust the headlights to ensure that they
do not dazzle other road users.
♦ In vehicles with DLA the dipped headlight setting can be
checked as an alternative. ⇒ page 148
♦ DLA: “Dynamic Light Assist”, dynamic high beam regulation.

– Whether the horizontal light-dark border touches the separat‐

ing line -1- in the test area when the main beam is on.
– Whether the breaking point -2- between horizontal part of the
light-dark border on the right and the rising part on the left lies
on the vertical line of the central point -3-. The bright core of
the light beam must be to the left of the vertical line.
Note
The setup pattern applies only to the left headlight. The setup
pattern for the right headlight is a mirror image.

Testing may also be carried out with dipped headlights switched
on. Nevertheless, said dynamic main beam test pattern is prefer‐
red.
For checking dipped headlight it is not necessary to use the ve‐
hicle diagnostic tester .
Headlight adjustment, on the other hand, can only be carried out
using the test pattern with dynamic main beam. The controller
only uses the DLA main beam distribution test program.
test area

Note

ant headlights.


Inclination setting for SAE-compliant VOL gas discharge head‐

fuel gauge
0 to 1/2 0.7 %
1/2 to 1 0.7 %
Note

automatically.

Note

red.

test area
Inclination setting for SAE-compliant VOR gas discharge head‐

fuel gauge
0 to 1/2 0.0 %
1/2 to 1 0.0 %
Note

automatically.


Note

red.
test area
4.41.4 Gas discharge headlights with “Dynamic

Light Assist” dynamic main beam regu‐
lation: adjusting
Note

separate charge.
Identification:
There is no external difference between headlights with “Dynamic
Light Assist” and headlights without DLA The production control
number 8G3 or 8IP means that the vehicle is equipped with DLA.

Overview of gas discharge headlights and “Dynamic Light Assist”

dynamic main beam regulation
1- Bulb for left parking light - M1- or bulb for right parking light
- M3- based on LED technology
2- Bulb for front left turn signal - M5- or bulb for front right left
turn signal - M7-
3- Bulb for left cornering light - L148- or bulb for right cornering
light - L149-
4- LEDs for daytime driving light and dimmed for parking light
5- Left gas discharge bulb - L13- or right gas discharge bulb -
L14-
6- Side marker: either as screen; or US version of side marking
light SML based on LED technology and orange
diagnostic tester
Adjusting left headlight:

1- Height adjustment
2- Lateral adjustment
– Turn height adjustment screw -1- until setting is correct.
Note
In some markets, the adjustment bolt for lateral adjustment is

-2- encapsulated. Lateral adjustment is not permissible here.
– Turn lateral adjustment screw -2- until setting is correct.

Subsequent check of left headlight
Caution
The subsequent check of the headlight is performed using the

test pattern for the dipped beam headlight.
It is not permitted to change the lateral setting of the headlight
any more during the check. Readjusting the vertical setting is
permissible.
– Check headlight setting.

– Adjust height setting of headlight, if necessary.
Note
♦ Adjustment of the right headlight is carried out in the same

sequence.
♦ The adjustment screws for the right headlight are a mirror im‐
age.

4.42 Headlight adjustment: checking fog

lights, Passat CC and CC 2010►
Note

ment unit is used.
a separate charge.
Test and adjustment conditions ⇒ page 153

Check headlight adjustment ⇒ page 153 .
Adjusting fog lights and other additional lights ⇒ page 154 .

units .
4.42.2 Headlight adjustment: checking

Inclination setting for fog lights
fuel gauge
0 to 1/2 2.2 %
1/2 to 1 2.0 %

Fog lights:
– Check whether the upper light-dark border touches the setting
line and runs horizontally over the entire width of the test
screen.
Other additional lights:
4.42.3 Fog lights and other auxiliary lights: ad‐

justing
Note

separate charge.
Fog lights, Passat CC 2009 ►, CC 2010 ►, in front bumper, right:

⇒ page 154
Fog lights CC 2012 ► in front bumper, right: ⇒ page 154
Other additional lights ⇒ page 154
Fog lights, Passat CC 2009 ►, CC 2010 ►, in front bumper, right:
age.
– To adjust the headlight range turn adjustment screw
-arrow A-.
Fog lights CC 2012 ► in front bumper, right:
age.
– Turn adjustment screw -arrow- to adjust beam range.

Note
The adjuster screw for the left fog light is a mirror image.
Other additional lights


4.43 Window wash/wipe system and head‐

light washer system: checking function
Anti-freeze protection of fluid: check and top up fluid as needed
⇒ page 155 .
Window wash/wipe system: check spray jet settings and adjust
as needed ⇒ page 156 .
Headlight washer system: check spray jet settings ⇒ page 158 .
Wiper blades: check park position. ⇒ page 158
Rear window wiper blade: check park position. ⇒ page 159
4.43.1 Anti-freeze: checking protection of fluid,

topping up fluid if necessary
♦ Refractometer - T10007 A-
Note
In countries and regions where no frost occurs due to the local

climatic conditions, the anti-freeze protection does not need to be
checked.
Read precise value for the following tests at light/dark boundary.

Using a pipette, place a drop of water on the glass to improve the
readability of the light/dark boundary. The light-dark border can
be clearly recognised on the “WATERLINE”.
– Check concentration of anti-freeze additive using refractome‐
ter - T10007 A- .
The scale -4- of the refractometer is applicable for the anti-freeze
protection of the window wash/wipe system.
Mixing ratio:
Frost protection Genuine washer fluid Water

to ⇒ ETKA
-17/-18°C 1 part 3 parts

Frost protection Genuine washer fluid Water

to ⇒ ETKA
-22/-23 °C 1 part 2 part
-37/-38 °C 1 part 1 part
– Top up fluid in window wash/wipe system (only if customer

requests to do so).
Use genuine washer fluid ⇒ ETKA throughout all year to fill win‐
dow wash/wipe system.
Depending on season, a winter product with anti-freeze protection
or a summer product with increased cleaning capabilities should
be used.
Ready-to-use window cleaner (Ready Mix) does not need to be
mixed with water.
Note
♦ Genuine washer fluid ⇒ ETKA prevents the spray jets, washer

fluid reservoirs and connecting hoses from freezing.
♦ In vehicles with fan jets, the reservoir must be filled with Gen‐
uine washer fluid, as this fluid has a low viscosity at tempera‐
tures below freezing. Otherwise the complicated spray jet
system can become blocked by the crystallised washer fluid,
which affects the spray pattern of the spray jet. Genuine wash‐
er fluid ensures that the fan jets remain fully functional at low
temperatures.
♦ Genuine washer fluid ⇒ ETKA can also be used in the sum‐
mer. The powerful cleanser easily removes wax and oil resi‐
due from the glass.
♦ Frost protection must be guaranteed to approx. -25°C (approx.
-35°C in countries with an arctic climate) in the windscreen
wash/wipe system.
4.43.2 Window wash/wipe system: checking

spray jet settings and adjusting if nec‐
essary
♦ Adjusting tool - T40187-

♦ Adjusting tool - T10564-
Note
If the spray field is uneven due to soiling in the spray jet, remove
spray jet, and rinse with water opposite to direction of spray. Sub‐
sequent blowing through with compressed air against the spray‐
ing direction is permitted. Never use solid objects to clean the
washer jets!
Windscreen spray jet settings Passat:

The spray jets are preset. However, small differences in height
may be corrected.
– If both spray fields are not at same height, adjust spray direc‐
tion upwards or downwards as follows:
1 - Cowl panel in front of windscreen
2 - Adjusting tool
3 - Fan jet
4 - Bonnet
– Adjust the spray jet -3- by turning the adjuster -2- using a
screwdriver.
♦ “Clockwise” lower.
♦ “Anti-clockwise” higher.
Windscreen spray jet settings CC:

– Adjust jets according to this pattern. Values for spray jets are
given in “mm” and serve as a means of orientation.
– Dimensions can be mirrored and therefore apply to driver and
front passenger side.
Rear window spray jet settings Passat:
– Adjust spray jet using adjusting tool - T10564- or adjusting tool

- T40187- so that the water jet sprays onto the upper third of
rear window.
4.43.3 Headlight washer system: checking

spray jet settings
Caution
Only control function of spray jets but do not adjust them.
Jet adjustment dimensions for the right-hand headlight (left-hand

mirror image).
Washer spray jet: checking settings
– Switch dipped beam on.
– Operate windscreen washer system.
The headlights are washed if the windscreen wiper lever is held
in “wipe position” for at least 1.5 seconds.
The washer jet must spray to centre of headlights, see -B- and
-C-.
If spray pattern deviates from specifications, carry out repair
measures.
4.43.4 Wiper blades: checking park position

Procedure for CC:
⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92 ; Windscreen wiper system;
Adjusting windscreen wiper arms

Procedure for Passat:

⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92 ; Windscreen wiper system;
Adjusting wiper blade park position
Note
♦ Adjusting the wiper blades is a repair measure.

♦ The repair measure is carried out subject to a separate charge.
4.43.5 Rear window wiper blade: checking park

position
Procedure for Passat:
⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92 ; Rear window wiper system;
Adjusting rear window wiper park position
Note
♦ Adjusting the wiper blades is a repair measure.

♦ The repair measure is carried out subject to a separate charge.
4.44 Wiper blade protection: removing
Note
There are 3 different versions of wiper blade protection:
Version 1: blade protector with 2 securing clips

♦ Identification, blade protector with two securing clips
-arrows 1 + 2-.
Wiper blade protection, version 1: removing ⇒ page 160
Version 2: blade protector to slide on

♦ Identification, the blade protector -arrow- is slid on the wiper
blade.
Wiper blade protection, version 2: removing ⇒ page 161

Version 3: transport wiper blade

♦ Identification, the transport wiper blade is fitted without wind
deflector, it must be replaced by the standard wiper blade.
Changing wiper blade protection, version 3 -transport wiper
blade- ⇒ page 161
4.44.1 Wiper blade protection, version 1, re‐

moving
– Switch ignition on and off briefly with bonnet closed.
– When engine is switched off move wiper lever down to touch-
wipe function within 10 seconds.
The wiper blades move to the service position.
– Lift the wiper arm away from windscreen.
Caution
When doing this, do not touch the wiper blade to prevent dam‐
age.
– Remove upper securing clip upwards and lower securing clip

downwards -arrows-.
– Pull blade protector off wiper blade from bottom to top, as

shown in illustration.
– Carefully place wiper arm back onto windscreen.
– Switch ignition on and briefly operate the wiper lever to move
the wipers back to park position. Switch ignition off again.

4.44.2 Wiper blade protection, version 2, re‐

moving
Caution
age.
– Pull blade protector off wiper blade upwards, as shown in il‐

lustration.
4.44.3 Wiper blade protection, version 3 -trans‐

port wiper blade: changing

– Depending on version, turn wiper blade with lip upwards, and

pull it off. Or release wiper blade at joint -3- by pushing locking
device -1- into mounting -2-, and pull out wiper blade.
– Slide standard wiper blade into mounting and ensure that it
audibly engages, or turn wiper blade with lip down onto stop.
Caution
age.

4.45 Service interval display: recoding

Recoding from flexible to fixed intervals
ODIS Service
– Connect the vehicle diagnostic tester .
– Carry out identification of vehicle.
– Enter task data, or select “Without task”.
– Select “Control units”.
– Select “Dash panel insert”.
– Select “Guided Functions”.
– Select “Change flexible/fixed intervals”.
– Carry out adaptation according to the information of “Guided functions”.
Changing values for maximum distance to be driven (km) until

next oil change service (fixed) during delivery inspection
ODIS Service
– Connect the vehicle diagnostic tester .
– Carry out identification of vehicle.
– Enter task data, or select “Without task”.
– Select “Control units”.
– Select “Dash panel insert”.
– Select “Guided Functions”.
– Select “Oil change service (fixed)”.
– Follow instructions in “Guided functions” mode.
– Reset “-1- Oil change service (fixed)”.
– Follow instructions in “Guided functions” mode.
The current values for maximum distance to be driven (km) until next oil change service are shown in the
display of the vehicle diagnostic tester .
– Select “No”.
– Select value for maximum distance to be driven until next oil change service, according to specifications
valid in your country.
– Carry out adaptation according to the information of “Guided functions”.

4.46 Service interval display: resetting

Additional information for service interval display ⇒ page 10
SID: resetting using vehicle diagnostic tester . ⇒ page 163
SID: resetting without vehicle diagnostic tester . ⇒ page 163
The service interval display must be reset (adapted) during
♦ delivery inspection
♦ Every inspection service (only vehicles ►2004), oil change
service and interval service
♦ each oil change (flexible/fixed)
is carried out!
Until now, only service events linked to oil changes could be dis‐
played in the service interval display. Service stickers have been
used for all other service events.
Model year Service interval display for oil Service interval display for inspec‐
change service / interval service tion service (channel 2)
(channel 1)
►2013 yes no
From model year 2014, a second service channel is provided so

that both service events, even those not linked to an oil change,
can be conveniently displayed.
Model year Service interval display for oil Service interval display for inspec‐
change service (flexible/fixed) tion (channel 2)
(channel 1)
2014► yes yes
Note
It is also possible to reset the service interval display (SID) man‐

ually. However, bear in mind that, on vehicles coded to flexible
interval, the SID needs to be coded to fixed intervals. This also
modifies the adaptation channel for oil quality.
4.46.1 Service interval display: resetting using

vehicle diagnostic tester
– Reset service interval display ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
– Select the respective service which is to be reset.
4.46.2 Service interval display: resetting with‐

out vehicle diagnostic tester
Only up to ►2013 ⇒ page 164
Applies from 2014► ⇒ page 164

Applies only up to ►2013

With rocker switch on windscreen wiper lever or using buttons in
the multifunction steering wheel
– Select menu “Settings” using rocker switch on windscreen
wiper lever or
– Select menu “Settings” using buttons in the multifunction

steering wheel.
– Mark menu option “Reset” in sub-menu “Service” and reset
service interval display by pressing OK button -1- on wind‐
screen wiper lever or on multifunction steering wheel -5-.
– Then confirm the confirmation dialogue with OK button again.
With function buttons on dash panel insert

– With ignition switched off, press button -3- and hold.
– Release button -3- and press clock setting button -1- briefly.
The service interval display is now in the resetting mode.
After a short time the display switches back to the original display.
Applies as of 2014►
Oil change service interval display: resetting
– With ignition switched off, press and hold button -3-.

– Release button -3-.

– Reset oil change service information by pressing OK button

-5- on multifunction steering wheel or OK button -1- on wind‐
screen wiper lever.
Inspection service interval display: resetting
– Switch on hazard warning lights.
– With ignition switched off, press and hold button -3-.

– Release button -3-.

– Reset inspection service interval display by pressing OK but‐

ton -5- on multifunction steering wheel or OK button -1- on
windscreen wiper lever.
4.47 Sunroof: checking function, cleaning

and greasing guide rails
– Check function of sunroof.
– Clean guide rails -arrows- and grease with special grease G
060 751 A2.
4.48 Sliding sunroof drains: checking for

blockage, cleaning if necessary
♦ Cleaning and insertion aid - VAS 6620-

– Open sliding sunroof.

– Check sliding sunroof drain holes -arrows- for dirt and clean if
necessary.
– Pour tap water into sliding sunroof drains and check if almost
the same quantity of water flows out of the wheel housings.
If this is the case, the test is completed. If only a small quantity of
water or no water at all flows out of the wheel housings, perform
the following procedure:
– Removing plenum chamber cover ⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 64 ; Flush bonded windows; Assembly over‐
view - plenum chamber cover
Note
Removal and installation of plenum chamber is performed as a

separate charge.
– Remove cover -1- by loosening fasteners -A and B-.
– To press out dirt, guide cleaning and fitting tool - VAS 6620-
onto drain valves by pushing and pulling it slowly.

– Drains -arrows- are located on the left and right side, inside
the plenum chamber.
– Check plenum chamber drains -arrows- for dirt and clean if

necessary.
– To check, pour tap water again through the sliding sunroof
drain holes.
4.49 Track rods: checking clearance, attach‐

ment and boots
Procedure
– Check play by moving track rods and wheels with the vehicle
raised (wheels hanging free). Clearance (specified): no clear‐
ance:
– Check that boots -arrow- are not damaged and are seated
correctly.

– Make sure that boots -1- of steering rack are not damaged and
are seated correctly.
– Perform visual inspection for leaks and damage in area of
steering rack including track rods.
4.50 Door arrester: grease.

Perform the following procedure:
– Lubricate door arrester at positions -1-, -2-, -3- and -4- with
universal oil spray - G 000 115 A2- .
Ensure universal oil penetrates by moving door several times over
all detents.
– Wipe off excess universal oil with a cloth.

– Then, lubricate door arrester rollers with lubricating paste - G
000 150- at positions marked with an -arrow-.
4.51 Transportation mode: switching off
Note
♦ The transportation mode is responsible for assuring the start‐

ing capability of vehicle.
♦ Battery discharging is reduced by the transportation mode,
because electrical consumers are switched off.
♦ All vehicle functions which are not necessarily used during
vehicle transportation and require no-load voltage or battery
capacity are switched off with the activated transportation
mode, with regard to the service life of battery.
♦ These are especially all functions in the vehicle which can re‐
duce the battery capacity when being misused.
♦ Examples are radios, electronically operated flaps and attach‐
ments and anti-theft alarm systems which can produce faults
during transportation.

Procedure
– Switch off transportation mode ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
4.52 Transportation devices: removing block‐

ing pieces from springs on front axle
Blocking pieces are fitted to front axle springs of vehicles with
sports running gear. These vehicles are identified by a warning
tag on the mirror -arrow-.
Note
The blocking pieces prevent the springs compressing and possi‐

ble damage to the vehicle when being driven onto a vehicle
transporter or railway wagon.
WARNING
The blocking pieces must be removed without reservation be‐

fore delivering the vehicle. A “Warning” notice, attached to the
interior mirror, specifically reminds of this.
Note
♦ There is no requirement to remove the wheels.

♦ Ensure that the surface of the springs is not damaged.
– Relieve weight on springs by raising vehicle with a hoist.
– Push blocking piece -arrow- off coil spring.
4.53 Underbody: inspecting for damage to

underbody sealant, underbody panels,
routing of lines, plugs
During inspection, also check floor pan, wheel housings and sills.
Always ensure that all lines are secured in their mountings, all
plugs are available and that there is no visible damage on the
underbody.

Note
Faults found must always be rectified (repair measure). This in‐

hibits corrosion and rusting through.
4.54 Clock: setting to correct time

Setting clock via dash panel insert: Passat 2006►
– Press the left button -1- to set the hours. Press the button only
briefly to advance the time one hour.
– Press the right button -2- to set the minutes. Press the button
briefly to advance the time one minute.
Setting clock via dash panel insert: Passat 2009►

– Press button -1- to activate hours display.
– Now press button -2- to set correct hour.
– Repeat same process to set minutes.
Setting clock using buttons on multifunction steering wheel: Pas‐

sat 2006►
– Press button -1- until menu “Settings” appears.
– Then select menu option “Time” with buttons -2- and -4-.
– Confirm the selection with button -3-.
– When “Hours” is marked, the marked menu option is found
between the two horizontal lines, confirm with button -3- and
set the correct hour with buttons -2- and -4-.
– Press button -3- again and set the minutes, which is the same
procedure as for setting the hours.
– The menu can be closed with button -1-.

Setting clock using buttons on multifunction steering wheel: CC

2009►
– Press button -5- to activate multifunction display.
– Press button -2- repeatedly until “Settings” menu is displayed,
and confirm with button -5-.
– Now select “Time” option.
– Use button -1- to select “Hours” and confirm with button -5-.
– “Hours” can now be set with buttons -2- and -4- and then con‐
firmed with button -5-.
– Also repeat this with the “Minutes”.
– Button -3- returns you to the “Main menu”.
Setting clock using buttons on windscreen wiper lever

– Press button -2- for 2 seconds to open the main menu.
– Press button -2- to select the menu “Settings” and confirm us‐
ing button -1-.
– Press button -2- to select the menu “Time” and confirm using
button -1-.
– Now mark menu item “Hours” by pressing button -1-, set cor‐
rect hour using button -2- and confirm with button -1-.
– For the menu option “Minutes” it is the same procedure.
– The menu “Settings” can be closed via the menu option “back”.
– Now select “MFD” for actual display and confirm this using
button -1-.
Note
Note that summer and winter time must be set on each ignition
key. The season setting can be found in the clock menu in the
multifunction display.
4.55 Camshaft drive toothed belt (diesel en‐

gines): renewing
TDI common rail engines:
– ⇒ 4-cylinder injection engine (1.6 l and 2.0 l, 4V, direct injec‐
tion engine, turbocharger); Rep. gr. 15 ; Toothed belt drive;
Removing and installing toothed belt .
4.56 Toothed belt and toothed belt tensioning

roller: renewing (TDI unit injector)
Note
Generally it is not necessary to renew the toothed belt before the

actual change interval is reached. Especially cracks on the belt
side are not relevant for service life and cannot be covered by
goodwill or warranty processing.

– Removing and installing toothed belt, »power unit« ⇒ Power

unit; Rep. gr. 15 ; Cylinder head, valve gear/Removing and
installing toothed belt » Cylinder head, valve gear/Removing
and installing toothed belt«.
4.57 Camshaft drive toothed belt: renewing

(petrol engines)
Note
Generally it is not necessary to renew the toothed belt before the

actual change interval is reached. Especially cracks on the belt
side are not relevant for service life and cannot be covered by
goodwill or warranty processing.
– Removing and installing toothed belt, »power unit« ⇒ Power

unit; Rep. gr. 15 ; Cylinder head, valve gear/Removing and
installing toothed belt » Cylinder head, valve gear/Removing
and installing toothed belt«.
4.58 Camshaft drive toothed belt: checking

(1.6 l, 4-cyl. petrol engines)
4.58.1 Toothed belt: checking condition

– Remove toothed belt cover »4-cylinder injection engine« ⇒ 4-
cylinder injection engine; Rep. gr. 15 ; Removing and installing
cylinder head »Removing and installing cylinder head«.
– Turn crankshaft at least one full turn and check toothed belt
condition on following points:
♦ -A- Cracks, cross-sectional breaks, cracks (coating)
♦ -B- Side contact
♦ -C- Fraying of cord strands
♦ -D- Cracks (in teeth base)
♦ Layer separation (toothed belt body, tensile cords)
♦ Surface cracks (synthetic coating)
♦ Traces of oil and grease
Note
If faults are found, always renew toothed belt. This can avoid
breakdowns and malfunctions. The replacement of a toothed belt
is a repair measure.
4.59 Spark plugs: renewing

Spark plugs: renewing, 1.4 l TSI engines ⇒ page 175 .
Spark plugs: renewing, 1.6 l PFI engine ⇒ page 181
Spark plugs: renewing, 1.6 l FSI engine ⇒ page 185 .
Spark plugs: renewing, 1.8 l TSI; 2.0 l FSI; 2.0 l TFSI; 2.0 l TSI
engines ⇒ page 182 .
Spark plugs: renewing, 6-cylinder FSI engine ⇒ page 186 .

♦ Spark plug socket - 3122 B-
♦ Puller - T40039-
♦ Puller - T10112-

♦ Puller - T10094 A-
♦ Assembly tool - T10118-
♦ Puller - T10095 A-
♦ Puller - T10530-
♦ Silicone paste ⇒ ETKA
4.59.1 Spark plugs: renewing, 1.4 l TSI engines



Version 1
Removing:
– Disengage clamps of cable guide -arrows-.
– Remove hoses -1- and -2-.
Note
♦ When pulling out the ignition coils with output stages, the wires
or ignition coil connectors can remain connected.
♦ Note installation position of ignition coils with output stages.
Caution
Ensure that the cables are not kinked or damaged.
– Place puller - T10094 A- on ignition coil with output stage

-arrow-.
– Slightly pull out ignition coil with output stage.
– Fit assembly tool - T10118- as illustrated.
– Release connector locking device carefully and pull off con‐
nector.
– Unscrew spark plugs using spark plug socket - VAS 3122B- .

Installing:
Note
♦ When installing new spark plugs, regrease ignition coils with

output stage using silicone paste ⇒ ETKA .
♦ The applicable silicone paste is stated in the ETKA along with
the corresponding ignition coil and/or spark plug.

– Apply a thin bead of silicone paste on the circumference of the

sealing hose of the ignition coil with output stage -arrow-.
– Install new spark plugs using spark plug socket and extension
- VAS 3122B- .
Note
♦ Spark plug designation and specified torque: »Power unit« ⇒

Power unit; Rep. gr. 28 ; Test data, spark plugs »Test data,
spark plugs«.
– Seat puller - T10094 A- on ignition coil with output stage.

– Slide connector on ignition coil with output stage until it audibly
engages.
– Push ignition coil with output stage in direction of -arrow- into

cylinder head.
– Route cables properly in cable guide.
– Secure clips of line guide -arrows-.

– Connect hoses -1- and -2-.
– Install engine cover panel ⇒ page 97 .
Version 2
Removing:
Note
To simplify removing and installing spark plugs, loosen some

components and place them to side.
– Pull off connector -2-.

– Pull off hose end -3-, (press together to release).
– Unscrew bolts -1-.
– Raise hose with bracket and charge pressure control solenoid
valve and place to side.

– Disengage clamps of cable guide -arrows-.
Note
♦ When pulling out the ignition coils with output stages, the wires
or ignition coil connectors can remain connected.
♦ Note installation position of ignition coils with output stages.
Caution
Ensure that the cables are not kinked or damaged.
– Seat puller - T10094 A- on ignition coil with output stage.

– Pull out ignition coil with output stage and connected wires and
carefully place to side.
– Unscrew spark plugs using spark plug socket - VAS 3122B- .

Installing:
Note


– Screw in new spark plugs using spark plug socket and exten‐
sion - VAS 3122B- .
Note
♦ Spark plug designation and torque setting: »Power unit« ⇒

Rep. gr. 28 »Repairing ignition system/test data«.
– Place puller - T10094 A- on ignition coil with output stage.

– Push ignition coil with output stage into cylinder head until they
noticeably engage.
– Route cables properly in cable guide.

– Engage clamps of cable guide -arrows-.

– Set hose with bracket and charge pressure control solenoid
valve to original installation position.
– Tighten bolts -1- (10 Nm).

– Push on connector -2-.
– Connect hose end -3-.
Version 3
Applies only to engine code CZDA
Removing
– Loosen hose clips -1- and -2-, and remove air pipe.
– Disconnect electrical connector -2-.

– Unscrew bolt -1-.

– Push puller - T10530- as far as stop into hole in ignition coil

-1-.
– Tighten knurled nut -2- in -direction of arrow-.
– Pull ignition coil on puller - T10530- in -direction of arrow- out

of cylinder head cover.
Repeat step for all ignition coils with output stage.
Note
♦ Observe installation position of ignition coils with output stage!

♦ Ensure that the cables are not kinked or damaged.
– Unscrew spark plugs using spark plug socket - 3122 B- .
Installing
Note


– Screw in new spark plugs and tighten them to specified torque
using spark plug socket - 3122 B- ⇒ page 181 .
– Align and insert all ignition coils with output stage one after
another loosely into spark plug hole.
– Press ignition coils with output stage onto spark plugs evenly
by hand (do not use any tools).

– Tighten bolt -1- of ignition coil with output stage to specified

torque ⇒ page 181 .
– Reconnect electrical connector -2-.
Repeat step for all ignition coils with output stage.
– Fit air pipe.
– Fit hose clips -1- and -2-.
Specified torque Nm
Spark plugs in cylinder head 22
Bolt for ignition coil with output stage 8
4.59.2 Spark plugs: renewing, 1.6 l PFI engine

Removing:
– Pull off injector connectors of first and fourth cylinder.
– Pull off spark plug connectors using puller - T10112- .

– Unscrew spark plugs using spark plug socket and extension -

3122 B- .
Note
♦ Spark plug designation and torque setting: »Power unit« ⇒

Rep. gr. 28 »Repairing ignition system/test data«.
Installing:
sion - 3122 B- .
– Fit spark plug connectors using puller - T10112- .

– Fit connectors of injectors.
– Check if connectors of injectors, ignition cables and spark plug
connectors are seated securely.
– Install engine cover panel again.
4.59.3 Spark plugs: renewing, 1.8 l TSI; 2.0 l

FSI; 2.0 l TFSI; 2.0 l TSI engines
Removing:
Note
♦ To pull off spark plugs, fit puller - T40039- on top, thick rib
-arrow- of ignition coils with final output stages.
♦ If the lower ribs are used, they could be damaged.
– Remove engine cover panels ⇒ page 97 .

The spark plugs are located below the ignition coils with output
stages -2-.
Note
Note installation position of ignition coils with output stages.
– Pull all ignition coils out of cylinder head approx. 30 mm in

direction of arrow using puller - T40039- .
– Press connectors in direction of ignition coils with output

stages, press onto catch by hand and pull connectors
-arrows- off.
Note
♦ Spark plug designation and specified torque, »Power unit« ⇒

spark plugs«.
Installing
Note



sion - 3122 B- .
– Insert ignition coils with output stages into cylinder head.

– Align ignition coils with output stages in respective recesses
of cylinder head cover.
– Fit all connectors onto ignition coils -arrows-.
– Press ignition coils with output stages on spark plugs until stop
by hand. They must be felt to engage.
– Install engine cover panel.

4.59.4 Spark plugs: renewing, 1.6l petrol direct

injection engines
Removing
– Place puller - T10094 A- on ignition coil with output stage
-arrow-.
– Slightly pull out ignition coil with output stage.
– Fit assembly tool - T10118- as illustrated.
– Release connection locking device carefully and pull off con‐
nector.
– Pull out ignition coil with output stage.
– Unscrew spark plug using spark plug wrench - 3122 B- .

Installing
Note


sion - 3122 B- .
Note

spark plugs«.

– Place puller - T10094 A- on ignition coil with output stage.

– Slide connector on ignition coil with output stage until it audibly
engages.
– Push ignition coil with output stage -arrow- into cylinder head.
4.59.5 Spark plugs: renewing, 6-cylinder FSI

engines
– Release connection locking device carefully using assembly
tool - T10118- and pull off connector.
– Fit puller - T10095 A- onto ignition coils with output stage and
remove them.
Note


sion - 3122 B- .
Note

spark plugs«.
– Press ignition coils with output stage onto spark plugs.

– Slide connectors onto ignition coils with output stage until they
can be heard to engage.
4.60 Compass module: activating

To activate the compass module the rear window heating must
be learnt as follows:
• Activation must be performed when the engine is not running.

– Wait 10 seconds.
– Switch on rear window heating.
– Wait 10 seconds.
– Switch off rear window heating.
4.61 Static cornering light (cornering light)

and driving light assist: check function.
4.61.1 Static cornering light (cornering light):

checking function
The static cornering light is integrated in the headlights.
• Prerequisite: vehicle stationary, steering in straight-ahead po‐
sition
– Switch on ignition and dipped beam or driving light assist.
– Turn steering wheel from straight-ahead position one turn to
the right and check if the cornering light bulb lights up in the
right headlight.
– Turn steering wheel from straight-ahead position one turn to
the left and check if the cornering light bulb lights up in the left
headlight.
When the steering wheel is in straight-ahead position the corner‐
ing light must not light.
4.61.2 Driving light assist: checking
Note
The driving light assist is also called automatic headlight control

(AHC).
• Vehicle must be in natural daylight.

Checking in daylight or brightness
– Turn light switch -4- to position -2- for driving light assist.
The headlights may not light in brightness.
Checking at night or in darkness
• Ignition is switched on.
• Light switch is in position for driving light assist

The rain and light sensor -G397- is secured on the interior rear
view mirror retainer.
The rain and light sensor -G397- is located centrally at top of
windscreen -arrow-.
– Cover the securing area for interior mirror from outside of
windscreen by hand or with a suitable object -arrow-.
This measures the light incidence and the headlights are switched
on.
– Turn light switch -4- to position O -1- and switch off ignition.
4.62 All-wheel drive coupling: changing oil
Note
♦ On vehicles with all-wheel drive coupling the drain plugs and

sealing plugs of both systems are often interchanged owing to
the integrated housing construction of all-wheel drive coupling
and final drive. Caution must be exercised during maintenance
and servicing as incorrect fitting can cause the all-wheel drive
coupling and the final drive to fail.
♦ The all-wheel drive coupling and the final drive are one system
with separate oil systems.
♦ -1- Sealing plug for filler hole of all-wheel drive coupling oil
♦ -2- Drain plug for all-wheel drive coupling oil
♦ -3- Sealing plug for gear oil filler hole
♦ -4- Drain plug for gear oil
Further information on arrangement of plugs ⇒ TPI 2017008

♦ Temperature gauge - VAS 6519-
♦ -VAS 6291 A-

♦ Adapter for oil filling - VAS 6291/1-
♦ Drip tray for workshop hoist - VAS 6208-
Draining oil
– Raise vehicle with lifting platform and position used oil collec‐
tion and extraction unit - VAS 6622A- under all-wheel drive
coupling.
– Unscrew oil drain plug -2- and fully drain high performance oil.
– Screw in new oil drain plug with new seal and tighten it to
specified torque. Oil drain plug is fitted with captive seal.
Specified torque Nm
Oil drain plug 30

Filling with oil

– Remove oil filler plug -1-.
– Separate angled piece -B- from adapter -A- and screw adapter
fully in oil filler hole.
– Reconnect angled piece and route hose above drive shaft to
prevent sagging.
– Place drip tray for workshop hoist - VAS 6208- under final
drive.
– The vehicle can be lowered as soon as the hose above the
rear left wheel leads away from the vehicle.
Note
♦ The prescribed temperature range for oil during oil level check
is 20°C to 40°C.
♦ Observe the temperature of oil container when topping up oil.
♦ After topping up oil, the temperature gauge - VAS 6519- can
be used for measuring oil temperature.
Oil capacity and oil specification ⇒ page 192
– Screw oil container -A- onto charging device -VAS 6291 A-

with valve closed -arrow-.
– Open valve -arrow- and hold oil container as shown in the il‐
lustration.
– Fill enough oil in system with charging device -VAS 6291 A-
until it starts to escape between adapter and gearbox housing.
– Remove charging device -VAS 6291 A- .
– Unscrew adapter -A-.

– Let any excess oil flow out until it is only dripping out of hole.
The oil level is correct if oil is dripping out of the oil filler hole.
– Screw in new oil filler plug -arrow- with captive seal and tighten
it to specified torque.
Specified torque Nm
Oil filler plug 15
Ensure adherence to prescribed temperature range during oil

level check if oil temperature was not within prescribed tempera‐
ture range of 20 °C to 40 °C when topping up oil.
The oil temperature can be measured using temperature gauge
- VAS 6519- .
If the oil temperature is not between 20 and 40°C, adherence to
prescribed temperature range must be ensured by running gear‐
box warm or allowing it to cool down.
Oil capacity and oil specification
Oil capacity, Passat 2006 ► ⇒ Propshaft and rear final drive; Rep. gr. 00 ; Identification code, assembly
4Motion allocation and capacities, Passat 2006 ►
Passat CC, CC ⇒ Propshaft and rear final drive; Rep. gr. 00 ; Identification code, assembly
2010 ► 2012 allocation and capacities, Passat CC, CC 2010 ►
CC 2013 ► ⇒ Rear propshaft and final drive; Rep. gr. 00 ; Technical data; Capacities
Oil specifica‐ ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue (ETKA)
tions
4.63 Front and rear final drive: checking oil

level
Procedure:»Power transmission; final drive« ⇒ Power transmis‐
sion; final drive; Rep. gr. 39 ; Checking gear oil level in rear final
drive »Checking gear oil level in rear final drive«
Procedure:»Power transmission« ⇒ Power transmission; Rep.
gr. 34 ; Checking oil level in front bevel box »Checking oil level
in front bevel box«

4.64 Auxiliary heater: setting weekday in

menu of dash panel insert
As the weekday in the menu for the auxiliary heater is not part of
the time and date setting for the dash panel insert, it must be set
separately.
Setting weekday using buttons on multifunction steering wheel
– Press button -1- until the menu for auxiliary heater appears.
– Press button -4- until “Weekday” is shown and select using
button -3-.
– Now set weekday using buttons -4- and -2-, and confirm with
button -3-.
– Exit menu using button -1-.
Setting weekday using buttons on windscreen wiper lever

– Follow same path through menu as followed using buttons on
multifunction steering wheel.
4.65 Multi-purpose additive for diesel fuel:

adding
4.65.1 Specification for using multi-purpose ad‐

ditive for diesel fuel
Note
♦ In the three markets mentioned below there is a particularly

high risk of deposits forming on the injectors and inlet valves
owing to the quality of the fuel.
♦ To counteract the formation of deposits, a multi-purpose ad‐
ditive for diesel fuel must be added.
♦ Only additives compliant with VW 505 26 (multi-purpose ad‐
ditive G 001 790 M3) may be used.
♦ After adding the additive, it is extremely important to fully refuel
the vehicle to achieve optimal effectiveness of the additive.
– During each change oil service, fill entire bottle of multi-pur‐

pose additive for diesel fuel into regular fuel tank.
Country
China India Russia
Volkswagen Technical Site: http://vwts.ru http://vwts.info 4. Descriptions of work: 193

4.65.2 Recommendation for using multi-pur‐

pose additive for diesel fuel
Note
♦ In the following markets with a high risk of coke and deposit

formation, the addition of a multi-purpose additive is recom‐
mended owing to the lower concentration of additives in the
diesel fuel.
♦ Only additives compliant with VW 505 26 (multi-purpose ad‐
♦ The multi-purpose additive can also be used in all other mar‐
kets that are not listed in the table.
– During each change oil service, fill entire bottle of multi-pur‐

pose additive for diesel fuel into regular fuel tank.
Country
Afghanistan Mali
Egypt Morocco
Albania Mauritania
Equatorial Guinea Macedonia
Argentina Moldova
Azerbaijan Myanmar
Belize Dutch Overseas Territories
Benin Nigeria
Bhutan Pakistan
Brazil Panama
Brunei Paraguay
Burkina Faso Saudi Arabia
Cayman Islands Senegal
Democratic Republic of the Congo Sierra Leone
Dominican Republic Zimbabwe
El Salvador Sri Lanka and the Maldives
Ivory Coast South Africa
Fiji Sudan
Gambia South Sudan
Georgia Surinam
Ghana Syria
Guatemala Thailand
Guinea Togo
Guinea-Bissau Trinidad and Tobago
Guyana Chad
Haiti Turkmenistan
Honduras Ukraine
Indonesia USA
Iraq Belarus

Country
Jamaica Venezuela
Jordan Central African Republic
Cambodia Zimbabwe
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Caribbean, left-hand traffic
Columbia
Laos
Lebanon
Liberia
4.66 Multi-purpose additive for petrol fuel:

adding
4.66.1 Specification for using multi-purpose ad‐

ditive for petrol fuel
Note
♦ In the three markets mentioned below there is a particularly

high risk of deposits forming on the injectors and inlet valves
owing to the quality of the fuel.
♦ To counteract the formation of deposits, a multi-purpose ad‐
ditive for petrol fuel must be added.
♦ Only additives compliant with VW 507 53 B (multi-purpose ad‐
♦ Observe the dosing instructions on the additive container.
– Fill multi-purpose additive for petrol fuels into regular fuel tank
during each oil change service.
Country
China India Russia

4.66.2 Recommendation for using multi-pur‐

pose additive for petrol fuel
Note
♦ In the following markets with a high risk of coke and deposit

formation, the addition of a multi-purpose additive is recom‐
mended owing to the elevated olefin content and aromatics in
the petrol.
♦ Only additives compliant with VW 507 53 B (multi-purpose ad‐
♦ Observe the dosing instructions on the additive container.
♦ The multi-purpose additive can also be used in all other mar‐
kets that are not listed in the table.
– Fill multi-purpose additive for petrol fuels into regular fuel tank
during each oil change service.
Country
Algeria Mauritius
Bahrain Niger
Bolivia Nigeria
Brazil Oman
Ghana Pakistan
Indonesia Peru
Iraq Philippines
Iran Saudi Arabia
Japan Senegal
Yemen Singapore
Jordan Surinam
Cambodia Syria
Qatar Chad
Columbia Uzbekistan
Kuwait United Arab Emirates
Lebanon Vietnam
Malaysia
4.67 Memory seat: initialising

All memories and settings will be cleared during the initialisation
process. The memory buttons can then be reprogrammed and
resynchronised with a remote control key.
– Open driver door.
– Move the backrest as far forward as it will go.
– When the backrest is fully moved forwards, release switch and
operate again until a gong signal sounds after a few seconds.

4.68 Diesel particulate filter: checking

– Check ash loading ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
4.69 Automatic gearbox: change ATF.

– Change ATF: »Power transmission« ⇒ Power transmission;
Rep. gr. 37 ; Draining and filling ATF »Draining and filling
ATF«
Note
In particularly hot climates ⇒ page 29 , transmission fluid in the

gearbox must be changed. The deterioration of transmission fluid
in these climatic conditions is especially high.
4.70 Reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF): replen‐

ishing
Note
To prevent the descriptions from becoming unclear, the “NOx re‐

ducing agent AUS 32” (AdBlue®) is merely called reducing agent
(AdBlue®/DEF) in the following texts.
Caution
Only the reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF) can be used in Blue

TDI vehicles. NEVER fill in additive which has been used in the
past. It can destroy the reducing agent.
Note
♦ The following description applies to diesel vehicles with SCR

process (selective catalytic reduction).
♦ Additional information on the SCR process and reducing agent
(AdBlue ®) can be found in the glossary ⇒ page 217
General notes ⇒ page 198

Health/endangerment and cleaning ⇒ page 199
Disposal instructions ⇒ page 200
Work preparation for filling reducing agent tank ⇒ page 200
Filling reducing agent tank ⇒ page 201
Work after filling reducing agent tank ⇒ page 201

♦ Filling device for AdBlue - VAS 6960-
4.70.1 General information

Characteristics
♦ The reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF) is not a diesel additive and
must not be poured into the diesel fuel tank.
♦ The reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF) is used for exhaust treat‐
ment to reduce nitrogen oxides in the exhaust gas of diesel
powered vehicles.
♦ The reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF) reduces these nitrogen
oxides to water and nitrogen.
♦ The reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF) is a high-purity 32.5%
urea solution and is used in systems with exhaust treatment
(SCR catalytic converters) ⇒ page 217 for diesel engines.
♦ The reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF) is legally required for op‐
erating vehicles with SCR.
♦ AdBlue® is a registered trademark of the Verband der Auto‐
mobilindustrie e. V. (VDA) in the USA, Germany, the European
Union and other countries.
Application
♦ Do not mix additives with reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF).
♦ Do not dilute the reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF) with water.
♦ Do not use fluid which has already been used.
♦ Use only reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF) in the intended, orig‐
inal containers. Also note the expiry date information.
♦ Additionally note the reducing agent manufacturer's usage
and storage instructions.
Technical data
♦ “NOx reducing agent AUS 32” is the designation according to
ISO 22241-1.
♦ The reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF) is contained in a separate
tank in the vehicle. It is NOT therefore mixed with diesel fuel.
♦ A refill container approved by Volkswagen must be used for
replenishing the reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF).
♦ The part numbers for available sizes of containers is available
in ⇒ ETKA .
Insufficient reducing agent
If the level of reducing agent is low, one of the following messages
appears on the dash panel insert:

♦ From a remaining distance of 2400 km, a gong sounds and

“Top up AdBlue (DEF)!” is displayed“ Remaining distance
2400 km”.
♦ From a remaining distance of 1000 km, a warning buzzer
sounds and “Top up AdBlue (DEF)!” is displayed“ No engine
starting in 1000 km”
♦ From a remaining distance of 0 km, a warning buzzer sounds
three times and “Top up AdBlue (DEF)!” is displayed“ Engine
start no longer possible is shown.”
System malfunction or incorrect filling
Caution
The vehicle is damaged by filling with reducing agent (AdBl‐

ue®) NOT in compliance with the standard or with other fluids.
In case of system malfunction or incorrect filling, one of the fol‐

lowing messages appears on the dash panel insert:
♦ From a remaining distance of 1050 km, “Check AdBlue
(DEF)!” is displayed“ Remaining distance 1050 km”.
♦ From a remaining distance of 1000 km, a warning buzzer
sounds and “Check AdBlue (DEF)!” is displayed“ No engine
start possible in 1000 km”.
♦ From a remaining distance of 0 km, a warning buzzer sounds
three times and “Check AdBlue (DEF)!” is displayed“ Engine
start no longer possible”.
WARNING
♦ As soon as “Check AdBlue!” appears:“ No engine start

possible! ” is displayed and the engine is switched off; the
engine cannot be started again.
– Fault recovery ⇒ Guided fault finding
4.70.2 Health risk and cleaning
WARNING
♦ AdBlue®/DEF is corrosive and an irritant that can cause

injury on contact with the skin, eyes and respiratory or‐
gans.
♦ In the event of AdBlue®/DEF coming into contact with the
eyes and skin, wash off immediately with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes and seek medical assistance.
♦ In the event of skin contact with this fluid, immediately
wash off with plenty of water.
♦ In the event of AdBlue®/DEF ingestion, rinse out the
mouth immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 mi‐
nutes. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so
by a doctor. Seek medical assistance without delay.

Caution
Never allow reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF) to come into con‐

tact with trim or body parts.
If this happens, wash off the reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF)
with clear water and wipe area with a lint-free cotton cloth.
If the reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF) has already crystallised,
use warm water and a sponge.
Reducing agent that has not been removed will crystallise after
a while and may damage the affected surface.
4.70.3 Disposal instructions
Caution
Information reference for storage and disposal ⇒ InfoNet, Op‐

eration, Strategy and deadlines, Environment, Handbook
Service Environmental Protection ! Ask your importer about
country-specific information on storage and disposal.
The refill container must be disposed of in accordance with
environmental regulations.
4.70.4 Work preparation for filling reducing

agent tank
Note
Ensure that vehicle stays on an even ground.
The reducing agent tank's filler aperture is located under the floor
covering in the luggage compartment.
– Raise floor covering -1- and push it back or hook it in.
– Remove spare wheel -2-, if available, by unscrewing wing nut
-3-.
– Remove foam part, if fitted.

– Remove tank filler neck sealing plug -1-.
4.70.5 Reducing agent tank: filling

Procedure
Note
♦ Refer to the ⇒ Operating manual for the filling device for AdBl‐
ue - VAS 6960- .
♦ Use only demineralised water for cleaning any components of
the AdBlue®/DEF system. Do not use tap water for this.
– Open tank cap in luggage compartment -1-.

– Clean reducing agent tank filler neck with a water-soaked, lint-
free cotton cloth.
– Insert filler nozzle of filling device for AdBlue - VAS 6960- into
filler neck of tank for reducing agent, and start filling the tank
for reducing agent.
Note
The filler nozzle of the filling device for AdBlue - VAS 6960- stops
automatically when the required reducing agent level has been
attained.
– Remove filler nozzle.
4.70.6 Work after filling reducing agent tank

– Screw in tank cap -1- of tank filler neck until it engages.

– Carefully insert sealing plug -1-.
– Install spare wheel -2- (if available), tightening wing nut -3-
hand-tight.
– Insert foam part (if fitted) beneath floor covering.
– Fold floor covering -1- down and pull forwards.
4.71 Reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF): chang‐

ing
Procedure
⇒ Power unit; Rep. gr. 26 ; SCR system (selective catalytic re‐
duction); Draining reducing agent tank

4.72 Transportation devices: removing tie-

down rings
Tie-down rings are used to secure transported vehicles, e.g. on
transporters or during shipping.
The tie-down rings are screwed into the towing eye brackets.
• Tie-down rings must be removed from the vehicle and scrap‐
ped prior to vehicle delivery.
• Add-on parts removed to install the tie-down rings must be
installed again.
– Ascertain which eyes are installed on the vehicle to determine
which eyes have to be scrapped.
Caution
Do not place tie-down rings in the vehicle tool kit under any
circumstances.
Externally, towing eyes and tie-down rings are distinguished by

the fact that tie-down rings -1- have no surface protection and are
designed as welded parts.
The long version of the tie-down ring -1- has the part number 3C0
802 994 A.
The short version of the tie-down ring -2- has the part number 3C0
802 994.
In contrast, the towing eye -3- has surface protection and is a
forged part, i.e. no weld seams are visible.
The towing eye forms part of the vehicle tool kit in the luggage
compartment and must not be scrapped.
Note
Vehicles which are factory-fitted with a towing attachment have

no mounting bracket for the screw-in towing eye.
♦ The front bumper vent grille and the relevant bolt are located
in the luggage compartment.
♦ The rear cap is fitted with a retaining strap. It is masked with
tape to protect it against damage.
Tie-down ring in front right bumper:

– Unscrew tie-down ring to right -arrow-.

Insert vent grille -1- by first inserting guide lugs into openings on
bumper -arrows-.
Caution
When installing the cover, make sure that the vehicle's paint is
not damaged.
– Tighten screw -arrow A- to 1.5 Nm.
Tie-down ring in rear right bumper:
Note
Note that the cover cap is fitted with a retaining strap, and that
movement range is therefore limited.
– Unscrew tie-down ring to right -arrow-.

– Remove cover cap bond, if fitted.
– Carefully re-insert cover cap; to do this, right side must be in‐

serted first -arrow- and left side must then be pressed in.
4.73 Natural gas system: inspect natural gas

tank for corrosion and leakage.

♦ Gas leak detecting system - VAS 523 003-
♦ Mirror
♦ Battery lamp - VAS 6901-
♦ Leak detecting spray
WARNING
For reasons of safety, service and maintenance of the natural

gas system may only be meticulously carried out by specially
trained personnel.
Natural gas is highly flammable and, in combination with air,
creates a combustible mixture.
There must be no open flame or source of ignition near the
natural gas system.
Inhaling natural gas can lead to light-headedness and lung
damage. High concentrations may lead to suffocation due to
lack of oxygen.
Natural gas is NOT odourless because a gas having a strong
odour is added.
Prerequisites for testing

♦ All parts of the natural gas system to be checked must be
reached easily.
♦ The exhaust gas warning lamp in the dash panel insert must
not light up and there must be no entries concerning natural
gas in the event memory of the engine control unit.
♦ Working environment free of draught

Note
♦ Every draught of air above 1.8 km/h (slight gust of wind) will
result in falsification of the measuring result. Therefore, it is
essential to work in a draught-free environment.
♦ When working on the natural gas system always ensure for
tidiness and cleanliness!
Inspection
– Remove underbody cover. ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 50 ; Natural gas tank covers
– Check underbody trim from inside for soiling and clean with
normal workshop cleaning agents if needed.
– Check the natural gas system for damage, corrosion and se‐
curity.
– With the aid of a mirror, inspect complete natural gas tank.
– Applies only for German market: make sure gap between nat‐
ural gas fuel tank and fuel tank shut-off valve is sufficiently
waxed. ⇒ page 209
– Check whether the natural gas tank cover in the luggage com‐
partment -arrow- is damage-free.
Applicable procedure for assessment of steel and CFRP fuel
tanks: ⇒ Gas engines - general information; Rep. gr. 20 ; Fuel
tanks; Damage assessment catalogue for natural gas fuel tanks
Leakage test
– Start engine to set pressures in gas system to operating state.
For the leakage test, the engine can be switched off.
Caution
♦ Pressurised natural gas may escape from natural gas

tanks.
♦ Natural gas is highly flammable and, in combination with
air, creates a combustible mixture.
♦ Close fuel tank shut-off valves manually. ⇒ Fuel supply
system – natural gas engines; Rep. gr. 20 ; Fuel tanks;
Closing fuel tank shut-off valves N361/N362 manually

– Using gas leak detector for natural gas vehicles - VAS 6227- ,
check only indicated test locations -arrows- for leaks. It is ab‐
solutely necessary to check all threaded connections of the
gas system.
Note
♦ Refer to operating instructions for the gas leak detector - VAS

523 003- .
♦ With the gas leak detector - VAS 523 003- it is only possible
to determine whether gas is present in the air immediately
surrounding the area being tested.
♦ If the gas leak detector - VAS 523 003- detects a leak, a leak
detector spray must be used to prove conclusively whether the
gas is actually escaping from the vehicle system. When a leak
detector spray is used, no bubbles may escape from the
sprayed area within a test period of 3 minutes. Should leaks
occur, these must be repaired, after which the gas system
must be retested.
Test locations

♦ Test area of filler connection in wheel housing (measure total

concentration, if »not OK« remove wheel housing liner and
repeat test more carefully)
♦ Coupling point for high-pressure line -arrow- from natural gas
tank 3 to high-pressure valve for gas mode on underbody
♦ Tank shut-off valves for natural gas tanks 1 and 2 with all con‐
nections, threaded connections and mechanical shut-off
valves -arrows-

♦ Tank shut-off valve for natural gas tank 3 with respective high-
pressure line coupling point with all connections, threaded
connections and bleed valves -arrows-
♦ Check electromechanical high-pressure regulator for gas
mode with all connections and threaded connections
-arrows-. Check then whether rubber stopper of pressure relief
valve -1- is fitted as well as condition of low-pressure hose
-2-.
♦ Gas rail with gas injection valve -1- and gas rail sensor -2-
(installed) and without removal of the exhaust gas turbocharg‐
er pressure pipe (see illustration: view when removed)
– Install underbody cover. ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 50 ; Natural gas tank covers
4.74 Natural gas system: checking wax layer

between natural gas fuel tank and fuel
tank shut-off valve
Note
Applies only to German market.

♦ Wax ⇒ ETKA
– Make sure gap between natural gas fuel tank and -1- and fuel
tank shut-off valve -2- is sufficiently waxed.
– If necessary, spray wax over entire circumference -arrows-.
4.75 Natural gas filler connection: checking

condition, cleaning if necessary and
checking seal
– Open tank flap and remove protective cap from natural gas
filler neck.

– Check if seal is fitted and its condition -arrow-.

– Check natural gas filler neck for dirt, damage and surface cor‐
rosion. Clean natural gas filler neck ONLY from outside.
– If the filler neck is dirty, clean off dirt using compressed air.
The filler neck will not be damaged as a result.
– If corrosion is found on the surface of the natural gas filler neck,
remove it using a lint-free cloth.
4.76 Natural gas tank: renew.
WARNING
Service and maintenance on the high pressure part of natural

gas system must only be performed by specially trained per‐
sonnel.
Natural gas is highly flammable and, in combination with air,
creates a combustible mixture.
There must be no open flame or source of ignition near the
natural gas system.
Inhaling natural gas can lead to light-headedness and lung
damage. High concentrations may lead to suffocation due to
lack of oxygen.
Natural gas is NOT odourless because a gas having a strong
odour is added.
Procedure: “Power unit” ⇒ Power unit; Rep. gr. 20 ; Removing

and installing fuel supply system parts (natural gas) “Removing
and installing fuel supply system parts (natural gas)”.
4.77 Activation of environment monitoring

system (Front Assist): checking
Before vehicle is delivered to customer, the environment moni‐
toring system should be checked to ensure it is active. When
ignition is switched on, active status can be recognised by green
warning lamp in dash panel insert. Environment monitoring sys‐
tem is fitted depending on equipment. Maintenance point is dis‐
played in maintenance list depending on PR number.
If system is not active, proceed as follows.
– Select menu “Assist Systems” in dash panel insert menu.
– There, mark “Front Assist” entry, and set tick and confirm with
“OK”.
System is now active.

5 Exhaust emissions test

This chapter provides information on the following subjects:
Exhaust emissions test for petrol engines ⇒ page 211
Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines ⇒ page 213
Note
♦ Please observe the country specific legal regulations.

♦ The exhaust emissions test described below has been created
according to the legal regulations valid in Germany.
Information for natural gas vehicles
Note
For Passat EcoFuel this is a bivalent drive. The EET can in this
case be carried out in the mode that the vehicle is currently in,
gas or petrol mode. For monovalent drive, however, the EET must
be carried out in gas mode. The EET procedure is the same as
for petrol engines.
5.1 Exhaust emissions test for petrol en‐

gines
♦ Exhaust gas testing station L - VAS 7320 A-
Note
♦ The following description refers to vehicles fitted with “On‐

board diagnosis” OBD.
♦ The OBD monitors all components and part systems influenc‐
ing the exhaust emissions quality.
♦ It is possible to carry out an exhaust emissions test only when
all units of the emissions testing station are connected prop‐
erly and joined to each other according to the operating in‐
structions.
♦ All work to be performed is displayed by the emissions testing
station .
Conditions for testing

• All test conditions and data required for exhaust emissions test
are found on EET data sheet for the respective engine.
• For bar code reading the EET data sheet must be printed out.
• Automatic gearbox: selector lever in position “P” or “N”.
• Manual gearbox: gear lever in neutral
• Parking brake applied
• 12V battery fully charged (if battery charge is too low, raise
idling speed if necessary).
– Perform exhaust emissions test according to instructions on
display.
5. Exhaust emissions test 211

Vehicle data input

– Enter the following data:
♦ Registration number
♦ Key numbers
♦ Vehicle identification number
♦ Fuel type
♦ Mileage
The following vehicle data can be found in the vehicle registration
certificate part 1:
♦ Registration number: “e.g. WOB-HH 1234”
♦ Emission key number “Field 14.1 (code for field 14)”
♦ Vehicle manufacturer: “Field 2”, “Field 2.1 (code for field 2)”
♦ Vehicle identification number “field E”
♦ Type and version “Field D2 (type only)”, “Field 2.2 (code for
field D.2)”
Specified data input for EET
There are different ways to enter the specified data:
♦ 1. By manual input
♦ 2. By bar code input from EET data sheet
♦ 3. Through ELSA web service
Note
♦ To use the ELSA web service, the exhaust gas testing station
L which is used for the exhaust emissions test must be inte‐
grated in the workshop network.
♦ The ELSA web service automatically transmits the data for the
specific vehicle via the network to the respective mask.
Manual specified data input for EET:
Note
All test conditions and data required for exhaust emissions test
can be found in the ⇒ Data sheets for exhaust emissions test for
respective engine.
– Perform manual data input according to instructions on dis‐

play.
– Enter displayed values on EET data sheet in column “Test
values for exhaust emissions test” on display as follows:
1- Test speed (idling speed)
2- Warm-up phase for catalytic converter
3- Engine temperature
4- Increased idling speed
5- CO content at increased idling speed
6- Lambda at increased idling speed
7- Idling speed
212 5. Exhaust emissions test

8- Select regulating probe type; either “Step-type probe” or

“Broad-band probe”.
9- Lambda probe value
Specified data input for EET as bar code:
– If specified data for EET are available as bar code, read bar
code of EET data sheet with bar code reader.
All data required are shown on display.
Inspection
– Inspect all exhaust emissions relevant components.
– Check if exhaust system is fitted and complete and check for
leaks and damage.
Procedure
– Follow instructions from exhaust gas testing station .
5.2 Exhaust emissions test for diesel en‐

gines
♦ Exhaust gas testing station L - VAS 7320 A-
Note
♦ The following description refers to vehicles fitted with “On‐

board diagnosis” OBD.
♦ The OBD monitors all components and part systems influenc‐
ing the exhaust emissions quality.
♦ It is possible to carry out an exhaust emissions test only when
all units of the emissions testing station are connected prop‐
erly and joined to each other according to the operating in‐
structions.
♦ All work to be performed is displayed by the emissions testing
station .
Conditions for testing

• All test conditions and data required for exhaust emissions test
are found on EET data sheet for the respective engine.
• Automatic gearbox: selector lever in “P” position
• Manual gearbox: gear lever in neutral
• Parking brake applied
• 12V battery fully charged (if battery charge is too low, raise
idling speed if necessary).
– Perform exhaust emissions test according to instructions on
display.
Vehicle data input
– Enter the following data:
♦ Registration number
♦ Key numbers
♦ Vehicle identification number
♦ Fuel type

♦ Mileage
The following vehicle data can be found in the vehicle registration
certificate part 1:
♦ Registration number: “e.g. WOB-HH 1234”
♦ Emission key No. “field 14.1 (code for field 14)”
♦ Vehicle manufacturer: “Field 2”, “Field 2.1 (code for field 2)”
♦ Vehicle identification number “field E”
♦ Type and version “Field D2 (type only)”, “Field 2.2 (code for
field D.2)”
♦ Nominal speed “field P4”
Specified data input for EET
There are different ways to enter the specified data:
♦ 1. By manual input
♦ 2. By automatic data acceptance from the exhaust-emission
station database
Note
♦ Regarding Euro 6 vehicles with manual gearbox and infotain‐

ment system, the deactivation of the idle speed limitation is
carried out in the infotainment system. ⇒ page 214
♦ Euro 6 vehicles with automatic gearbox, manufactured from
week no. 48/18 do not have idle speed limitation any more.
♦ If there is no ESP or softkey in the infotainment system to de‐
activate the speed limitation, the governed speed can be
measured using the engine speed limited by the control unit.
To do this, all the EET specifications must be entered man‐
ually.
♦ For all Euro 6 vehicles an opacity figure of max. 0.25 m -1 ap‐
plies.
Deactivation of idle speed limitation of Euro 6 vehicles with man‐

ual gearbox:
– Switch on infotainment system.
– Press Home function button.
– Press Vehicle function button.
– Press Setup function button.
– Press ESC system function button and deactivate TCS.
Manual specified data input for EET:

Note
♦ For the relevant test requirements and all the necessary data
for the exhaust emissions test, refer to the ⇒ Data sheets for
exhaust emissions test of the respective engine.
♦ The nominal speed is located in field P4 of the registration
certificate part 1 or field 7 of the vehicle document and must
always be entered manually.
♦ If the idle speed limitation cannot be deactivated, enter the
value 2500 ± 200 rpm in the box for rev limit and 2500 in the
box for engine speed for conditioning.
– Perform manual data input according to instructions on dis‐

play.
– Enter displayed values on EET data sheet in column “Test
values for exhaust emissions test” on display as follows:
1- Speed for conditioning
2- Number of throttle bursts for conditioning
3- Engine oil temperature (min. value)
4- Select engine oil temperature measurement procedure
5- Idling speed
6- Governed speed
7- Nominal speed (registration certification part 1, vehicle
document)
8- Governed speed measuring period (1 second)
9- Type plate value ⇒ page 215
10 - Select probe type (No. of probe)
11 - Select measuring mode
12 - Measured period portion
Note
♦ When performing the exhaust emissions test for Euro 5 vehi‐

cles, the respective engineer must always use the vehicle-
specific exhaust emissions limit value indicated on the type
plate.
♦ If no value is indicated on the type plate, the opacity figure
specified by the manufacturer and indicated in ELSA must be
used.
♦ If no value is indicated on the type plate and no opacity figure
has been specified by the manufacturer, the statutory opacity
figures (2.5 m -1 or 1.5 m -1, depending on date of initial reg‐
istration) must be used.
The nominal speed can only be entered manually.

If the opacity figure of Euro 5 vehicles on the EET data sheet is
different from the value indicated on the type plate, enter the type
plate value manually.
Inspection
– Inspect all exhaust emissions relevant components.

– Check if exhaust system is complete and check for leaks and

damage.
Procedure
– Follow instructions from exhaust gas testing station .
– If it is not possible to perform an inspection readiness test with
the vehicle diagnostic tester due to faults which cannot be
cleared, perform an emissions test as a substitute routine for
diesels without OBD.
Faults which cannot be cleared may be encountered on the fol‐
lowing vehicles:
Model Model/engine code Manufacturer Model (VIN) Production date
Passat 3C_/CBAC 0600 WVW_3CAE000025 25/05/2009 -
– 28/05/10
WVW_3C_AE56760
1
Passat 3C_/CBAC 0600 WVW_3CAP000093 11/05/2009 -
- 13/08/2010
WVW_3C_AP06467
3
Passat 3C_/CBAC 0600 WVW_3C_BE70005 05/03/2010 -
1- 08/11/2010
WVW_3C_BE73509
03
The following faults are listed for the SCR dosing system:
P20F4 Reductant consumption too low
P2BA7 NOx exceedance - empty reagent tank
P2BA9 NOx exceedance - insufficient reagent quality
P2BAD NOx exceedance - root cause unknown
P2BAB NOx exceedance - incorrect EGR flow
P2BAC NOx exceedance - deactivation of EGR
P2BA8 NOx exceedance - interruption of reagent dosing activity
Evaluation
Note
If the exhaust emissions test was performed at idle speed limita‐

tion, the log note “governed speed <90 % of the nominal speed
(idle speed limitation)” is entered in the log.

6 Glossary
Term Explanation
ABS Anti-locking brake system. The ABS is a regulating system in the brake system, that
prevents locking when braking. This helps to maintain directional stability and steerability.
All-wheel drive Term to be used in place of “Haldex” with immediate effect. Legal implications make this
coupling step necessary. The term may nevertheless appear in older documents but need not be
replaced.
TCS Traction control system The TCS prevents the wheels from slipping when the vehicle is
driven off.
ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid. Gear oil for automatic gearbox.
EET Exhaust emissions test
AUS 32 Abbreviation for “Aqueous Urea Solution” with 32.5% urea content, see also (AdBlue®)
⇒ page 217
AdBlue® Is an invented name.
This fluid is also referred to as “NOx reducing agent AUS 32”, “AUS 32” or “Diesel Exhaust
Fluid” (in the US).
AdBlue® is a colourless reducing agent that is used for exhaust post-treatment in order
to reduce nitrous oxides and particulates.
AdBlue® is a registered trademark of the VDA (Verband der Automobilindustrie - German
association of the automotive industry) in the USA, Germany, the European Union and
other countries.
The AdBlue urea solution is not mixed with diesel fuel, but is carried in a separate tank
in the vehicle.
ATF level Filling level of ATF in gearbox
BEV Battery Electric Vehicle. Electric vehicle
CNG Compressed Natural Gas. Compressed natural gas
CO Carbon monoxide. Produced when fuels containing carbon are not combusted com‐
pletely
Common rail This term refers to a common high-pressure injection line, the “rail”, which supplies all
“CR” cylinders of the relevant cylinder bank with fuel.
Diesel exhaust flu‐ Designation used in the US for the NOx reducing agent AUS 32, or the AdBlue®.
id
DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung e.V. (German Standards Authority)
DLA Dynamic Light Assist: a system with variable road illumination allows the vehicle to be
driven permanently with main beam without dazzling oncoming traffic.
DPF Diesel particulate filter
DS Direct shift
DSP Digital service plan
DSG Dual clutch gearbox
ATA Anti-theft alarm
ECE Economic Commission for Europe
ETKA Electronic parts catalogue
Part no. Abbreviation for part number
EN European standard
EOBD European On-Board Diagnosis
ESP Electronic stabilisation program. Prevents potential vehicle skidding by targeted inter‐
vention in the brake and engine management systems.
FAME Fatty acid methyl ester
GJ All-season tyre All-season tyres (also called all-weather tyres) can be used in the summer
and also the winter.
HEV Hybrid Electric Vehicle. Hybrid vehicle
MM Maintenance manual
6. Glossary 217
Term Explanation
LongLife service The LongLife service enables extremely long inspection or oil change intervals, depend‐
ing on individual driving style and conditions under which the vehicle is used. For the
LongLife service a special engine oil is required.
LED Light-emitting diode LED
LPG Liquefied petroleum gas. Liquefied petroleum gas or LPG
MIL Malfunction indicator light. American designation for exhaust emissions warning lamp
K83
MPI Multi-point injection
M&S Winter tyre (M+S tyre). Winter tyres are designed for low temperatures and wintery road
conditions.
NAR North American region
NSC National Sales Company
NOx reducing Designation of aqueous urea solution according to DIN ISO 22241-1, see also (AdBlue®)
agent AUS 32 ⇒ page 217
NOx reducing Designation of aqueous urea solution according to DIN ISO 22241-1, see also (AdBlue®)
agent AUS 32 ⇒ page 217
OBD On-board diagnosis. The OBD monitors all components influencing the exhaust emis‐
sions quality.
OBD-II American onboard diagnosis
PHEV Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. A vehicle with hybrid drive whose battery can also be
recharged externally using mains electricity.
PR No. Abbreviation for production control number. It identifies among other things optional
equipment, country-specific deviations
PM Particulate matter. Soot particle value for diesel engine emissions
PMS Particulate reduction system
QG0 Vehicles are “not” factory-fitted with components for LongLife service. For maintenance,
the intervals based on time and distance (non-flexible intervals) apply.
QG1 Vehicles are factory-fitted with active LongLife service. This means vehicles have a flex‐
ible service interval display and are fitted with the following components:
♦ Flexible service interval display in dash panel insert
♦ Brake lining wear indicator
QG2 The LongLife service is not factory-activated. This means vehicles have a fixed service
interval display (time and mileage dependent service intervals): These vehicles are fitted
with the following components:
♦ Non-flexible service interval display in dash panel insert
QG3 The LongLife service is not factory-activated. This means vehicles have a fixed service
interval display (time and mileage dependent service intervals): These vehicles are fitted
with the following components:
♦ Non-flexible service interval display in dash panel insert
® Registered trademark
Readiness code 8-digit binary code which indicates if all exhaust relevant diagnoses have been performed
by the electronic engine management.
RON Research Octane Number. Measurement unit of the knock resistance of petrol
SPF Particulate filter
TPMS, TPLI Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator
218 6. Glossary
Term Explanation
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers. Association which creates proposals/guidelines for im‐
plementing legal requirements (e.g. standards).
SCR With the SCR process (selective catalytic reduction) the noxious nitrogen oxides emis‐
sions are reduced to a great extent and are converted to steam and nitrogen by the urea
solution.
A special urea solution (AdBlue®) is injected into the exhaust system upstream of a spe‐
cial catalytic converter.
PFI Intake manifold injection system (indirect injection system)
SULEV Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
TSI TSI turbocharger. Charging with turbocharger only.
TSI twincharger. Charging with turbocharger and compressor
TGI Charging with turbocharger and natural gas injection system
TDI Turbo diesel engine - direct injection
ULEV Ultra low emission vehicle
VDA German association of the automotive industry
VW Volkswagen
ESI Extended servicing interval
ZEV Zero Emission Vehicle
ASSY Assembly
6. Glossary 219
7 ---Change history---
Date Chapter Scope of modification
25/01/2 Service tables ⇒ page 11 Chapter updated.
019
Poly V-belt: checking condition ⇒ page 80 Chapter updated.
Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines Chapter updated.
⇒ page 213
Natural gas system: inspecting natural gas tank Chapter updated.
for corrosion and leakage ⇒ page 204
19/10/2 Service tables ⇒ page 11 Chapter updated.

018
Track rods: checking clearance, attachment and Chapter updated.
boots ⇒ page 168
Multi-purpose additive for diesel fuel: adding Chapter updated.
⇒ page 193
Natural gas system: inspecting natural gas tank Chapter updated.
for corrosion and leakage ⇒ page 204
Road test ⇒ page 125 Chapter updated.
23.02.2 Exhaust emissions test ⇒ page 211 Chapter updated.

018
220 7. ---Change history---

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2.1 Information about flexible or fixed serv‐

2.1.1 Service identification

2.1.2 Flexible service

For the flexible service, special LongLife engine oil is required.

Vehicles with PR number “QG1” or “QI6” are set up for flexible

2.1.3 Fixed service

2.1.4 Service interval display

Introduction of extended servicing intervals (ESI)

Fixed service interval display (only vehicles with a fixed service)

2.2 Service tables

♦ The service tables apply in general with differences depending

2.2.1 Delivery inspection

• Applies only to BEV and PHEV

– High-voltage battery: charging

• Applies only to BEV and PHEV

2.2.2 Scopes of service

Oil Inspec‐ Exten‐ Scope of work

• Applies only to BEV

X – High-voltage battery: check charge level, charge as necessary.

• Applies only to BEV

• Applies only to PHEV

• Applies only to BEV

X – Reducing agent (AdBlue®): replenish only if customer requests.

X – Bonnet catch hook: grease.

X – Door arrester: grease.

• Applies only to Touran 1T, EOS, Golf Cabriolet, CC and Phaeton

Oil Inspec‐ Exten‐ Scope of work

• Applies only to Golf Cabriolet and Beetle Cabriolet

X – Convertible top: perform water test.

• Applies only to Golf Cabriolet and Beetle Cabriolet

• Applies only to high-voltage vehicles

X – Removable towing bracket: check.