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Service Training
Self-study Programme 542
The Passat 2015
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Occupant protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Power units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Power transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
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Introduction
The environmentally-friendly Passat 2015

Vehicle production
To reach its goal of becoming the world’s most sustainable car manufacturer by 2018 and achieving a sustainable
reduction in environmental burdens across the board, Volkswagen looks at the life cycle of a vehicle from
development to recycling. Production using the “Think Blue. Factory.” programme for all production sites also
makes an important contribution to this. The aim is to reduce the environmental impact of vehicle production and
the resources it uses by 25 percent from 2010 to 2018.
More than 40 measures to reach this goal are being implemented at the Volkswagen Emden factory where the
Passat 2015 is built. The main focuses of these measures include:
• Expanding the wind power plants used to generate electricity that is supplied to the factory’s own mains system
• District heating from a biomass power plant
• Body assembly using the latest efficient factory equipment
• Use of geothermics for cooling during production welding processes
• Water savings due to a closed circuit system for factory hall heating
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Vehicle technology
The new technology and innovations in the Passat 2015 help improve the environmental performance compared
with the previous model.
This includes the following measures:

• Fourth generation of Passat BlueMotion • Driving mode selection, e.g. “Eco” driving mode
• Second generation start/stop system with coasting • All power units comply with the EU6 emission
function and expanded start/stop display standard
• Think Blue. Trainer. fully integrated into the • Weight savings of up to 85 kg thanks to
instrument cluster improvements to the engine, body and equipment
assembly groups.
These and other activities represent our contribution to sustainably improving the environmental footprint of the
new Passat.
You can find full information on Think Blue. at the following website: www.volkswagen.de/thinkblue
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Product features of the Passat 2015

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• Start/stop system with energy recovery for all engines
The equipment in all assembly groups varies from country to country.
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Distinguishing features of the Passat 2015
Radiator grille with new

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Passat Saloon 2011 2015 Passat Saloon 2011 2015
Length 4,769mm 4,767mm Gross 1,990kg 1,910kg
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Width incl. exterior mirrors 2,062mm 2,083mm
DIN kerb weight* 1,365 kg 1,287kg
Height 1,470mm 1,456mm
Max. roof load 100kg 100kg
Wheelbase 2,712mm 2,791mm
Max. trailer weight (braked) 1,400kg 1,500kg
Track width at front 1,552 mm 1,584mm
Fuel tank capacity 70 litres 66 litres
Track width at rear 1,551mm 1,568 mm
Drag coefficient 0.291 cd 0.277 cd
Turning circle 11.4m 11.7m
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Passat Estate 2011 2015 Passat Estate 2011 2015
Length 4,771mm 4,767mm Gross vehicle weight rating 2,070kg 1,960kg
Width incl. exterior mirrors 2,062mm 2,083mm DIN kerb weight* 1,402kg 1,314kg
Height 1,479mm 1,477mm Max. roof load 100kg 100kg
Wheelbase 2,712mm 2,791mm Max. trailer weight (braked) 1,400kg 1,500kg
Track width at front 1,552 mm 1,584 mm Fuel tank capacity 70 litres 66 litres
Track width at rear 1,551mm 1,568 mm Drag coefficient 0.298 cd 0.280 cd

Turning circle 11.4m 11.7m
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Interior dimensions and volumes
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Height of open tailgate 2,027mm 2,047mm
Headroom, 2nd seat row 980mm 1,007mm
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Height of luggage 719mm 706mm
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Body
Body structure
The new Passat is based on the MQB modular transverse matrix. Its wheelbase is 78 mm longer than the previous
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Lightweight design
The body structure of the new Passat has been made 21 kg lighter than the previous model. At the same time,
stricter requirements have been met and larger dimensions have been achieved on both the saloon and the estate.
This is the result of consistently pursued geometric lightweight design and it shows the positive effect of a further
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You will find further information on the body in Self-study Programme no. 544.
“The Passat 2015 – Body and Occupant Protection”.
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Rear lid/tailgate drives

Electrically operated rear lid/tailgate drives are available for the saloon and the estate. Both drives are spindle
drives. The rear lid drive on the saloon is only on the left-hand side.
Saloon rear lid drive
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Proactive occupant protection
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The proactive occupant protection system is available
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Power units
Engine and gearbox combinations
Petrol engines 1.4 l 92 kW 1.4 l 110 kW

TSI engine TSI engine with
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Power units
1.4 l 92 kW TSI engine

This engine belongs to the EA211 petrol engine series and has been taken from the Golf 2013.
Technical features
• Cylinder head with integrated exhaust manifold

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housing
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Torque and power diagram
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Valves per cylinder 4 240 90
Maximum output 110kW at 5,000–6,000 rpm 70

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Fuel Super unleaded RON 95 140 40
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one upstream broadband lambda
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Power units
1.6 l 88 kW TDI engine

This power unit is the entry-level diesel engine for the new Passat 2015.
Technical features
• Thermal management using on-demand coolant

pump
• Water-cooled charge air cooler
• Emission control module with oxidising/
NOx storage catalytic converter and diesel
particulate filter
• Dual-circuit exhaust gas recirculation system
consisting of high-pressure and low-pressure
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2.0 l 110 kW TDI engine
This engine has already featured in a variety of Volkswagen models.
Technical features
• Variable valve timing

pump
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particulate filter
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Stroke 95.5mm
420 130
400 120
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360 100
340 90
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300 70
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treatment recirculation system, oxidising 280 60
catalytic converter, diesel
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catalytic reduction
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2.0 l 176 kW TDI biturbo engine
The 2.0 l TDI biturbo engine is the most powerful diesel engine for the Passat 2015. It features a newly developed
turbocharger system consisting of a high-pressure and a low-pressure turbocharger. Its two-stage turbocharger
system allows very good power development at both low and high engine speeds.
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Power transmission
Dual-mass flywheel with centrifugal pendulum absorber
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Function
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from the primary side of the dual-mass flywheel to the to the vibrations. At low engine speeds, the
arc springs where they are dampened. The pendulums can vibrate at a greater amplitude since
dampened vibrations are balanced out by the the centrifugal force acting on the pendulums is low.
pendulum oscillations and thus eliminated. The As the engine speed increases, the pendulum travel is
vibrations that reach the gearbox are greatly reduced reduced due to the rising centrifugal force.
even at low engine speeds.
Schematic diagram
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Types
Two types of dual-mass flywheel with centrifugal pendulum absorber are used in the Passat depending on which
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2.0 l 176 kW TDI biturbo engine.
The maximum torque is 500 Nm.
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between the flange and the secondary mass. They are
visible from the outside.
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Power transmission
Low-speed concept (LSC)

The low-speed concept (LSC) is a software solution installed in the gearbox control unit that minimises torsional
vibrations. This concept is being used for the first time with the 6-speed dual clutch gearbox 0D9.
The gearbox control unit can alter the slip of the dual clutch specifically when the car is driven in low speed ranges
with a high level of torsional vibrations. This allows the gearbox to shift up earlier so you can make use of engine
speeds that consume less fuel.
The high torsional vibrations (red) are damped by a dual-mass flywheel without centrifugal pendulum absorber
(blue). The gearbox control unit does not positively engage the wet dual clutch. Slight slip is enabled. The vibrations
are minimised by the clutch slippage (green).
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Heating and air conditioning
3-zone Climatronic
The air-conditioning components featured in the Passat 2015 have been further developed for the modular
transverse matrix. An unregulated, single-zone air-conditioning system with manual temperature adjustment and
electrical temperature flap adjustment is offered as basic equipment. It appeared in the Golf model year 2013 and
has been adapted for the Passat. A Climatronic system with air conditioning for the rear passengers is available for
the first time in the Passat.
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left-hand climate zone blower level hand climate zone temperature
temperature
Rear operating and display unit

The rear operating and display unit is located in the centre console below the rear vents. It is connected to the front
operating and display unit via the LIN bus. It allows you to adjust all functions for the third climate zone easily from
the rear seats. The temperature setting is shown on a display.
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passengers. The following illustration shows a cross-section through the heater and air conditioning unit.
Indirect ventilation
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Running gear
Running gear and driver assistance systems at a glance
The illustration shows you the main features of the running gear and the driver assistance systems for the Passat.
The Passat can be equipped with a standard running gear, a sports running gear, a heavy-duty running gear or a
DCC running gear.
Running gear:
• McPherson strut front suspension
• Four-link rear axle
• Electromechanical parking brake (EPB)
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no. 317 “The electromechanical power steering with double pinion”,
no. 399 “Electromechanical Steering with Parallel-axis Drive”,
no. 521 “The Golf GTI/GTD 2013” (progressive steering)
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• Parking steering assistance – Park Assist (PLA 3.0)
• Trailer manoeuvring system – TRAILER ASSIST
• Overhead view camera – AREA VIEW
• Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator (TPLI)
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
• Multicollision brake
• DRIVER ALERT SYSTEM
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“The Passat 2015 – Driver Assist Systems”.
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Electrical system
Locations of electrical components

Depending on the equipment level, an alternator with
an output of either 140A or 180A and the following
battery types are used in the Passat 2015:
• Lead-acid battery Alternator
• EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery)
• AGM (Absorbent Glass Matt)
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• Fuse holder SD in the main fuse box
• Battery isolator switch J990 in the main fuse box
The electrical supply to the high-current consumers
in the engine compartment is disconnected by the
battery isolator switch J990 and by the airbag
system when an airbag is deployed. Only the ABS
control unit J104 and power steering control unit
J500 are still supplied with current. As a result, the
vehicle’s steering and brake functions are still
ensured.
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There is no 12 V battery in the luggage whole “Electrical system” chapter in
compartment when the 12 V battery is fitted in
the engine compartment. Self-study Programme no. 545
“The Passat 2015 – Electrical System”.
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Electrical system
Network design
The vehicle electrical system is based on the MQB and has been extended for the Passat 2015 (MQB-B).
All CAN bus systems in the Passat 2015 have a transfer speed of 500 kbit/s.
The LIN buses have a speed of 19.2kbit/s. The MOST150 bus using fibre-optic technology with a transfer speed of
150Mbit/s is new to the Passat.
The data bus diagnostic interface J533 contains the control system for several LIN buses and forms the link
between the individual CAN bus systems as usual. Further LIN buses are connected to various control units.
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Lighting system
Front lights
Three types of headlight are available for the Passat 2015:
• Halogen headlights with conventional long-life bulbs
• “Basic” LED headlights using reflector technology
• “High” LED highlights using projection technology with DYNAMIC LIGHT ASSIST and dynamic cornering lights
(AFS)
Halogen headlights
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light in the additional light module also serves as the
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Electrical system
Rear lights
The rear lights installed in the Passat 2015 use exclusively LED technology for the first time. Two types are
available: Basic and High. The tail lights on both types are split between a fixed section and a section on the rear
lid.
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“High” version light functions
Some LEDs and LED segments are used for different light functions on this version.
Light pattern: tail light Light pattern: tail light with turn signal
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• two segments in the fixed section (16 × LED, four
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full brightness for the brake light)
• one segment in the rear lid section (8 × LED, two
of these are also used for the tail light, but are at
full brightness for the brake light)
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Electrical system
Keyless access systems

Two keyless access systems are available for the Passat 2015: “Press and Drive” and “Keyless Access”. The
standard keyless access system is “Press and Drive”. The Passat 2015 therefore does not have a conventional
ignition lock.
“Press and Drive”

The convenience system in the Passat 2015 has two
interior aerials. These aerials detect whether an
authorised vehicle key is located in the vehicle.
You switch on the ignition and start the engine using
the starter button E378. The vehicle needs to be
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Start/stop system
The Passat uses the second generation start/stop system.
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Instrument cluster
Three types of instrument cluster are available for the Passat 2015:
Medium instrument cluster Colour instrument cluster
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- Navigation guidance
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• Glow period warning lamp for diesel engine
• ABS warning lamp Functions and characteristics
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message) • 12.3" TFT complete display with a resolution of
• Warning lamp for faults in the electromechanical 1440 × 540 pixels
power steering • Features all basic functions
• Warning lamp for faults in the brake system • Different displays can be selected
• Warning lamp for electromechanical parking • Automatically changing displays depending on
brake the active function
• Display of 2D and 3D graphics
• Navigation and media display
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AUX-IN interface ● ● ●
USB/iPod interface – – ●/❍
Tone adjustment Three-way Three-way Five-way
Output control 2 × 20 watts 4 × 20 watts 4 × 20 watts
Voice control – – ❍
BLUETOOTH telephony – – ●
Front loudspeakers ● – –
Front/rear loudspeakers – ● ●
2D/3D map display – – –
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UMPP pairing box – – ❍
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You will find further information on the whole “Infotainment” chapter in self-study programmes
no. 546 “The Passat 2015 – Infotainment and Car-Net”,
no. 533 “The Polo 2015”,
no. 518 “The Infotainment System in the Golf 2013 – Part I” and
no. 519 “The Infotainment System in the Golf 2013 Part II”.
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Infotainment
Interfaces (connectivity)
The Passat offers numerous connection possibilities for customers:
• CD/DVD drive
• Up to two SD CARDS
• Media interfaces:
- AUX-IN socket
- Up to two data-compatible USB connections with Apple support
• Mobile telephone interface with:
- BLUETOOTH protocols HFP, PBAP, A2DP, AVRCP, MAP, RSAP
- Wi-Fi connection: client, HOTSPOT or CarStick
- Comfort mobile telephone interface: improves reception with an external aerial
- Premium mobile telephone interface: integrated SIM CARD reader
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R16 Rear right treble loudspeaker R211 Subwoofer
R17 Rear right bass loudspeaker J525 Digital sound package control unit
R20 Front left treble loudspeaker J685 Display unit for front information display and
R21 Front left bass loudspeaker operating unit control unit
R22 Front right treble loudspeaker J794 Control unit 1 for information electronics
R23 Front right bass loudspeaker MOST fibre optic cable
R103 Front left mid-range loudspeaker CAN bus wire
Loudspeaker output wire
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The „Destination Import”, „News”, „Personal POI” and „Vehicle Health Report” services are controlled via the
customer portal.
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Service portlet
Upon launch of the Passat 2015, the service portlet will provide dealers with a diagnosis tool for Car-Net.
Contract data, vehicle data, service availability and possible back-end failures can be checked there quickly.
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avoid dazzling oncoming traffic when driving with
Area View main beam headlights.
Area View is a camera-based surround monitoring
system that allows the driver to see the complete area DVD
around the vehicle. It offers drivers a variety of views Digital Versatile/Video Disc
and configurations that can be specifically selected A further development of optical storage media with
according to the traffic situation and the information a memory capacity of 4.7 GB, on one-sided, single-
they require. layer DVDs (single-layer DVD, DVD±R, DVD±RW),
and 8.5 GB, on one-sided, double-layer DVDs (dual-/
AUX-IN double-layer, DVD±R-DL, DVD-RW±DL).
Signal input for external audio devices.
AVRCP
(Audio Video Remote Control Profile)
Bluetooth profile for remote control of audio and
video devices.
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amplitude remains constant. video, speech and data signals. Volkswagen currently
uses fibre optic cable for this bus system.
Front Assist
Electronic area monitoring system that monitors the MIB
distance from the vehicle in front, issues a warning if (Modular infotainment matrix)
there is a risk of a collision and automatically brakes Name for a modular system of infotainment
the vehicle. components used by Volkswagen Group brands for
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Bluetooth standard for hands-free systems. Abbreviation for MPEG Layer3 (Motion Picture
Experts Group Layer 3); compression standard for
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Internet access point. You can connect to the Internet Driver Alert System
wirelessly via a hotspot. Electronic driver assist system that detects when the
driver starts to lose concentration.
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MQB SIM card

(Modular transverse matrix) (Subscriber Identity Module card)
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and production. that can be inserted into a mobile telephone, for
example. It can be used by a mobile telephone user to
Park Assist log into a telecommunication network.
(Parking steering assistance)
Driver assist system that actively supports the driver SSD
when parking or exiting a parking space depending (Solid State Drive)
on the system version. Storage medium without moving mechanical parts.
RDS Traffic Jam Assist

(Radio Data System) When equipped with Traffic Jam Assist, your vehicle
A standardised system for transmitting additional can react to the vehicle in front in congestion. The
radio information such as the station name, song title vehicle brakes, accelerates and steers semi-
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Service Training

Self-study Programme 542

The Passat 2015

however, almost the same as the previous model.

and comfort alongside the established driver assist systems.

clutch gearbox in the Passat as standard.

Occupant protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Power units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Power transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 spec

The environmentally-friendly Passat 2015

This includes the following measures:

Driving mode Power unit Lightweight

Technology Start/stop Trainer

selection range body

Product features of the Passat 2015

• LED tail lights

• Start/stop system with energy recovery for all engines

The equipment in all assembly groups varies from country to country.

Radiator grille with new

Exterior mirror on door shoulder line

Door handles integrated into

Horizontal line of vents in

LED tail lights

Exterior dimensions Weights/other data

872mm 2,791mm h re 1,104mm

Exterior dimensions Weights/other data

Height 1,479mm 1,477mm Max. roof load 100kg 100kg

Wheelbase 2,712mm 2,791mm Max. trailer weight (braked) 1,400kg 1,500kg

Track width at rear 1,551mm 1,568 mm Drag coefficient 0.298 cd 0.280 cd

* DIN ≙ Deutsche Industrie Norm (German Industry Standard)

Interior dimensions and volumes

Interior dimensions and volumes

Passat Saloon 2011 2015 Passat Saloon 2011 2015

Interior length 1,797mm 1,830mm Width of luggage 891mm 933mm

Luggage compartment volume 565 litres 586 litres

Interior dimensions and volumes

Aluminium rear shelf

Rear lid/tailgate drives

Saloon rear lid drive

Estate tailgate drive

Exterior tube moved via spindle and

containing coil spring

Programme no. 449 “The Touareg 2011”.

Moving luggage compartment floor to upper

pull the luggage compartment floor to the rear

Changing the position:

Moving luggage compartment floor to lower

• Three-point seat belts on rear seats, optional belt

• Reversible belt tensioners on front seats (optional)

accident situations, the vehicle occupants and the

The automatic, reversible tensioning of the seat belt

holds the driver and front passenger in their seats to

In addition, the side windows and sliding sunroof are

closed, leaving only a small gap open. Closing the

windows allows the curtain airbags to provide

optimum support and thus the best possible

If the dangerous situation passes and the driving

dynamics are restored to a stable condition, the seat

Engine and gearbox combinations

Petrol engines 1.4 l 92 kW 1.4 l 110 kW

* 6F = 6-speed front-wheel drive, 6A = 6-gear all-wheel drive, 7A = 7-speed all-wheel drive

dual clutch gearbox