buttons VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2008 Owners Manual

WARNING
Driving on today's roads demands the full attention of the driver at all times. Driver distrac-tion causes accidents, collisions and serious personal injury!
x Never access menus when the vehicle is moving.
Emergency starting and starting the engine with a very weak vehicle battery or after the vehicle battery has been replaced may change or delete settings (including time, date, personal convenience settings and programming). Check the settings and correct as necessary once the vehicle battery has built up a sufficient charge.
Using the instrument cluster menus: Basic version

Fig. 15 Basic version (vehicles without menu control multi-function steering wheel): Control buttons 1 and 2 on the windshield wiper lever.

▪ Push the OK/RESET button to toggle between --- mph (--- km/h) (speed warning disabled) and xx mph (xx km/h).
▪ A warning chime will sound you if you reach the set speed; there may also be a visual message.
▪ The set speed will blink for a few seconds after you toggle to xx mph (xx km/h).
▪ Press the TRIP rocker switch ((2)) while the set speed is blinking to increase or decrease the speed.
Outside temperature
Travel time since last reset of trip memories 1 and 2.
▪ Push the OK/RESET button to toggle between the two time figures.
--- mpg (l/100 km) current fuel consumption.
ø --- mpg (ø l/100 km) average fuel consumption of trips per trip memories 1 and 2.
▪ Push the OK/RESET button to toggle between the two figures.
Using the instrument cluster menus: Premium version with multi-
function steering wheel

Fig. 16 Premium version (vehicles with menu control multi-function steering wheel): Buttons on the right side of the steering wheel.

Selecting a setting
Some menus are used to select settings for certain features:
x Push the OK button to select a setting. For example, the 2 settings under Mirror adjust (Settings > Convenience > Mirror adjust) are Individually and Both mirrors. After navigating to these items, use the arrow up and down buttons to highlight one and then push the OK button to select this setting.
Returning to the higher menu level
x Use the arrow down button + to select Back and then press the OK button or use the back arrow button.
Using the instrument cluster menus: Premium version without multi-
function steering wheel

Fig. 17 Premium version (vehicles without menu control multi-function steering wheel): Control buttons 1 and 2 on the windshield wiper lever.

Display Function
Speed warning --- km/h instrument cluster display.

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

Replacement vehicle keys
The vehicle identification number is required to get a replacement key or an additional remote control vehicle key.
Up to 8 vehicle keys, each of which must be properly cut, coded, programmed, and synchronized, can be used with your vehicle.
Each new vehicle key contains a microchip and must be coded with the data from the vehicle's electronic immobilizer. A vehicle key will not work if it does not contain a microchip or contains a chip that is not coded, even if the key bit was cut correctly.
You can obtain additional or duplicate remote control vehicle keys from authorized Volkswagen dealers, authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities, and from certain independent repair facilities and locksmiths which are qualified to make remote control vehicle keys.
Each vehicle key must be programmed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer, an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility in order for it to work with your vehicle.
To find the nearest qualified independent repair facility, locksmith, or Volkswagen dealer which can cut and code replacement vehicle keys, call the VW Customer Care Hotline at 1-800-822-8987 or visit http://www.vw.com and search for “replacement keys.”
Canadian customers can contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen Service Facility or call the Volkswagen Canada Customer CARE Center at (1-800-822-8987).
NOTICE
The remote control vehicle keys contain electrical components. Protect them from damage, moisture and rough handling.
Do not press the buttons on the remote control vehicle key unless you actually want to use the function in question. Since terrain and conditions vary, pressing a button on the remote control vehicle key when it is not necessary may unlock the vehicle or set off the panic alarm, even if you think you are out of range.
Remote control vehicle key functions can be temporarily disrupted by interference from transmitters near the vehicle that use the same frequency range (such as radio equipment or mobile phones).
Things between the remote control vehicle key and vehicle, bad weather, as well as a weak battery can reduce the operating range.
If the remote control vehicle key buttons, Vehicle key set or the power locking buttons, Unlocking and locking the vehicle from the inside are pushed repeatedly in quick succession, the power locking system is switched off for a brief period to help keep it from being overloaded. The vehicle is then unlocked for about 30 seconds. Unless a door or the luggage compartment lid is opened in this span of time, the vehicle is automatically locked afterwards.

The doors, the luggage compartment lid, and the fuel filler flap can be locked manually if the remote vehicle key is not working.
Automatic locking (Auto lock)
The vehicle locks automatically when it reaches a speed of about 10 mph (15 km/h). When the vehicle
is locked, the indicator light W comes on in the power locking button ⇒ fig. 37.
Automatic unlocking (Auto unlock)
All doors automatically unlock when you switch off the ignition and open a door from inside the vehicle. On vehicles with automatic transmission, the doors will also unlock when the selector lever is in Park (P) or the ignition is switched off. Auto unlock works only if the vehicle has been automatically locked with the Auto lock feature. The indicator light W goes out in the power locking button when the doors
unlock ⇒ fig. 37.
Locking the vehicle after airbag inflation
If the airbags are activated during a collision, the entire vehicle is unlocked. Depending on the severity of the damage, the vehicle can be locked after a collision when the airbags have deployed as follows:

Function Action
Locking the vehicle with the power locking button: – Switch the ignition off. – Open and close a door once. – Press the power locking button 1.
Locking the vehicle with the remote control vehicle key: – Switch the ignition off. OR: Remove the vehicle key from the ignition. – Open a door once. – Lock the vehicle with the remote control vehicle key.
If the vehicle key buttons, Vehicle key set or one of the power locking buttons ⇒ page 50, Unlocking and locking the vehicle from the inside are pushed repeatedly in quick succession, the power locking system is switched off for a brief period to help keep it from being overloaded. The vehicle is then unlocked for about 30 seconds. Unless a door or the luggage compartment lid is opened during this time, the vehicle is automatically locked afterwards.
Unlocking and locking the vehicle from the outside

Fig. 32 Remote control vehicle key with remote start.

WARNING
Improper use of the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter can cause serious or even fatal personal injury.
x Garage doors operate with enough force to cause serious personal injury.
x Never let anyone get in the way of a garage door when it is opening or closing.
x When programming the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter, you may be operating a garage door or estate gate. Always make sure that people and objects are out of the way to help prevent serious personal injury or property damage.
x When operating the “training” button on a garage door opener with a rolling code, you will need to stand on a ladder or step-stool. Always take extra precautions to prevent falls and serious injury.
x Never use the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the safety stop-and-reverse feature, as required by federal safety standards. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982.
x A garage door opener that cannot detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meet current federal safety standards. Using a garage door opener without these features increases the risk of serious injury or death.
x Follow the installation manual and the included safety information from the manufacturer when using the remote-controlled garage door opener or electrical drive.
Applicable only in the United States and Canada
Programming the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter

Fig. 52 In the driver side sun visor: The remote control and buttons for the HomeLink Universal Transmitter.

Fig. 53 To program: Simultaneously press the buttons for the HomeLink Universal Transmitter and the remote control.

Please carry out each step only in the order specified:
5.
At the garage door opener receiver (overhead unit) in the garage, locate the “learn” or “training” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. This button is usually located near the hanging antenna wire attachment point on the unit. If you cannot locate the “training” button, refer to the garage door opener’s user manual.
6. Press and release the “training” button. Once the button is pressed, you have 30 seconds to initiate the next step.
7. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the programmed HomeLink button for 2 seconds and release.
8. Repeat the “press/hold/release” sequence up to 3 times to complete the programming process for that button.
Repeat the steps to program the other buttons for the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter on the sun visor keypad to control other devices.
Deleting programming for all buttons
Be sure to delete programming on all buttons on the sun visor keypad before selling the vehicle or turning it over to people you do not know.
x Complete the programming preparation steps described above.
x Press and hold buttons 1 and 3 at the same time, for about 20 seconds.
x When the indicator light above button 2 begins to flash, immediately release buttons 1 and 3. This step deletes all old settings.
After programming
Test the garage door opener, Operating the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter.
Applicable only in the United States and Canada
Operating the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter

x Liquids, sharp objects and things that do not let the heat in the seat escape into the air, including, for example, a child restraint, a blanket, or seat covers on the seat can damage seat heating.
x If you smell an odor, immediately shut off seat heating and have it checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
x Never install leather upholstery on a vehicle with seat heating that originally had cloth upholstery. The seat heating elements for seats with cloth seats will overheat if the cloth upholstery is replaced with leather upholstery.
Switch off seat heating when it is not needed to help reduce unnecessary fuel consumption.
Memory seats

Fig. 68 Memory buttons on the outer side of the driver seat.