Speed VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1998 User Guide

5 -
When the ignition is on the To set the time on the
th e in the knob next to t he tac hometer.
t ank .
The
16.4 (62
D (see
of
Booklet 3.2.
The speedometer ind icates the speed of the
-
numbers) indicates
the
To set the hours. turn the knob counter­and you turn the
knob
hour .
To set the minutes. turn the knob wise and
you can set the in­
can set the time
Turn the kn ob to the right
Then turn the knob to the next minute
when. for
you hear the time
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6 -Multi-Function
The MFA (Multi-F unktions- Anzeige) or
Momentary consumption
Average
Distance driven
Average driving speed
driven
or to empty
With the exceptio n
of time. the for
t he function shown appears at the uppe r
edge of the
The shows
the average consumption.
Note
a Warning light comes an additional text will be shown
in the Multi-Function display to provide you with further information. The previous formation will return after approxi­mately seconds.
depressing button B in the with the ignition
switched the information is
you depress the upper part of button B. each function be shown in se­
qu ence.
you depress the bottom part of button B.
each function be shown in re­
verse sequence.
The memories
The system is equipped with two automatic
memories:
The

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The
stores accumulated data covering any num­
ber of successive trips, regardless of
how long the ignition is off between trips. Stora­
ge capacity of the
information . slide switch knob A on the windshield wiper lever to the desired
position.
1 - Single trip memory
2 -
Total tr ip memory
The following data can be recalled for dis­
play:
Average fuel consumption
Distance driven
Average driving speed.
Driving time
one of the stored values is exceeded, then
the total trip memory will be erased and re­
calculated once again. Unlike the single trip
memory, the total trip memory
won't be
erased if you have stopped for more than
two hours.
Erasing the memories
With the ignition on. you can erase each me­
mory separately. Press button A and hold
for longer than two seconds selected func­
tion will be erased.
you disconnect the battery,
When the ignition is switched on,
mph
or
km/h within the 45 minute period, the new actual outside temperature be dis­
played.
Displayed temperature will range between
and + and
an ice crystal
symbol also appears in the display (icy road
warning).
This symbol first flashes for about 5 sec­
onds, then stays on until the outside tem­
perature climbs above
an icy road warning the
switch from the

Cruise
or
refer to page 1 However with the
do not come with the button
B on the turn
Rocker switch 1
Lower
of the switch
Rocker switch 4
once -the current speed
ment you the switch
once-resume stored speed.
twice-
The speed as you the switch down. The speed at the moment
you the switc be stored.
Rocker switch 2
Lower of the switch CANCEL :
operation*)
-
Track search forwards operation*)
operation*)
Lighting
There is a button on the
of th e on and off.
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AND EQUIPMENT
Wiper and washer system
The wiper and washe r system works only
when the ignition is on.
The
heated* washer jets do not have a
separate
swit ch . Depending on the outside
temperature. the heated washer jets
operate whe n the ignit ion is on.
To prevent damage to the wiping sy­stem,
was her container. see
KING AND Booklet 3.2. for
furth er details .
Replacing wiper blades . see next page .
heed
ferent settings using the sma ll lever A .
Turn the small lever A to the right -shorter intervals
Turn the
each setting, the intervals are also
trolled by the speed of th e veh icle.
ers keep going for about four seco nds.
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as
of the windows
-turn off the air recirculation switch
-turn on the fan to the highest speed
lie-down hooks
There are four tie-down hooks in the
gage compartment (arrows). Use these
hooks to secure objects.
Air
Air to reduce window
ging. in the trim

Ventilation (fresh air)
Unheated outside air switches as
Turn the temperat ure
Turn the fan switch B to the desired
position.
Turn the
t h e fogs turn the switch C to ......... ......... .
P ress the air conditioner button D
to switch off the air conditioning.
in min d:
first open a window or door to
Do not use the air condit ioning if the win­dows or sunroof* are open.
the desired temperatur e can be re­ached without having to switch on the air
conditioner, then use fresh air operation.
AND
General hints
To pre vent the windows from fogging
set the fan switch 8 to a speed
when driving
switch C to position ............ .
The A and C can be set to
an y intermediate position .
this may be caused by reduced
see and
chapter Boo­klet 3.2.).
Keep the air intake
snow and in
or der
to maintain the proper functioning of
the heating and
Air escape throu gh vents under the rear
w
indow. When item s o f on
th e therefore ,
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Display -windshield defrosting
5
Display-selected inside temperature
8
Display -
(compressor off)
9
Button -air recirculation
11 Button to decrease fan speed and
air conditione r
Button -increase fan speed
13
-Button- air flow into the vehicle
14-Button-air flow into the foot wells
15-Button-
16-Button-
17 (compressor off)
18
plays 7 and 8 will appear. (see list in left column).
T he
addition, the air temperature . fan speed and air flow distribution are maintained .
The system also adjusts the inside
ture even if the vehicle has been left
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After you switch off th e ignition:
- your settings
rema in stored .
- i f
was the setting
be eras ed about
be
stored in memory
rent tempera ture.
can set the ins ide temperature
ween 64 and 86 and+29
you a temperature 64 °F
(+ 18 appear in the you a temperature above 86 °F (+29
appear in the
both these settings
tem at maximum
ing or
stays on even if you change the
fan speed up or down for one stage.
Under certain conditions, the system automatically adjust for you r optimum
comfort. For after you start you r air be directed to the This is to preven t the
me.
AND
tronic* system
year round under
most circumsta nces.
Ther e
may be times when you want to override the
settings to operate the system
P ress buttons 15 and 16 to adju st the side temperature.
Use buttons 11 and 12 to in crease or crease the fan speed and/or air
Press button 1 to:
-
switc h off
-switch off air
-defrost the or to keep it from
steaming up (point
or to keep it from
steaming up (point 4 towards the
side wind ows) for someo ne
gets into the
Press button to switch on air recir­appears in the
press button 1
Th e air to prevent
fumes (for w hen driving through
a o r stand ing in a traf fic jam) and dust from entering into the interi or.
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Automatic transmission (Tiptronic®)*
Your
take
After switching off the ignition, you can re­
move the ignition key
in the P (Park) position.
The transmission
changing speeds with­
out heavy This gives best
efficiency, with
and
This causes the transmission to shift down
into a gear and makes quick
tion (for
into the kick-down range. After the
transmission has upshifted again, the origi­
the auto­
matic transmission
to and
The
transmission
shift down to a on
a gradient. This makes use of the
braking effect of the engine without the
need to
shift down as far as 2nd gear.
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