VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2015 B8 / 6.G Repair Manual

Lights up Possible cause Proper response
OR icon appears in the display

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function check. They go out after a few seconds.
If a door is not closed properly, the  or  red warning light lights up in the instrument cluster or the vehicle icon appears in the instrument cluster display showing an open door.
Depending on vehicle options, the red warning light or icon may still be displayed even after the igni-tion is switched off as long as the key has not been taken out of the ignition. The icon in the instrument cluster display goes out about 15 seconds after the vehicle has been locked.
Child safety lock

Fig. 42 In the left rear door: Child safety lock A deactivated, B activated.

Fig. 43 In the right rear door: Child safety lock A deactivated, B activated.

The child safety lock keeps the rear doors from being opened from the inside, so that children cannot open them accidentally. When the child safety lock is engaged, the rear doors can only be opened from the outside.
Engaging or disengaging child safety lock
x Unlock the vehicle and open the respective rear door.
x Unfold the key bit from the remote control vehicle key.
x Using the key bit, move the slot into the desired position.
Slot position ⇒ fig. 42 or ⇒ fig. 43:
(A) Child safety lock disengaged.
(B) Child safety lock engaged.
WARNING
When the child safety lock is engaged, that rear door cannot be opened from the inside.
x Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who cannot help themselves, in the vehicle when locking the doors. This could result in people being locked in the vehicle. This could result in people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. Depending on the time of year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.
x A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold, depending on the season. Particularly in the summer, heat build-up in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside temperatures. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and death, particu-larly to small children.

Luggage compartment lid

NOTICE
Before opening or closing the luggage compartment lid, make sure there is enough room to do so, as for example when the vehicle has a trailer or is in a garage.
Warning light

Opening the luggage compartment lid

Fig. 44 In the remote control vehicle key (different versions): Button to unlock and open the luggage com-partment lid.

Fig. 45 Opening luggage compartment lid from the outside.

WARNING
Improper or unsupervised unlocking or opening of the luggage compartment lid can cause severe injuries. Never open the lid when someone is in the way.
x If a bicycle or luggage rack is installed on the luggage compartment lid, it may be hard to see that the luggage compartment lid is unlatched. An unlatched luggage compartment lid may open suddenly when the vehicle is moving.
At temperatures below +32 °F (0 °C), the luggage compartment lid may not open automatically after you unlock it. It will be necessary to lift it by hand.
Closing the luggage compartment lid

Fig. 48 Opened luggage compartment lid: Recessed grips for closing.

WARNING
Improper or unsupervised closing of the luggage compartment lid can cause severe injuries. Never close the lid when someone is in the way.
x Never leave your vehicle unattended or let children play around your vehicle, especially with the luggage compartment lid left open. A child could crawl into the vehicle and pull the luggage compartment lid shut, becoming trapped and unable to get out. A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold depending on the season. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness or death, particularly to small children.
Make sure that the remote control vehicle key is not in the luggage compartment before closing the luggage compartment lid.

Power windows

x Remove the cover cap from the concealed lock cylinder on the driver door ⇒  Manually unlocking and locking the driver door.
x Turn the vehicle key bit in the lock of the driver door to the closing position and hold it there ⇒  Power locking system. The power sunroof now closes. Release the vehicle key in order to stop the process.
x On vehicles with Keyless Access, using the door handle sensors ⇒  Power locking system.
Convenience closing first closes the windows and then the power sunroof. All turn signals blink once to confirm that the windows and power sunroof are closed.
WARNING
Improper use of power windows can result in serious personal injury.
x Never let anyone get in the way of a power window when closing it.
x When locking the vehicle from the outside, make sure that no one, especially children, remains in the vehicle. The windows will not open in case of an emergency.
x Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. You can still use the power win-dows for several minutes after the ignition is switched off as long as the driver or front pas-senger door has not been opened.
x Always use the safety switch when children are in the back seat to disable the rear power windows and keep them from being opened and closed.
If the power windows malfunction, the one-touch feature, as well as pinch protection will not work properly. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility right away.
Power window pinch protection