ECU VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2003 Owner's Manual

Engine
is im portant the the engine
system be up to the job. Make sure that the
your
brake system must not be direct­
use safety chains between your ve­
must meet regulations . Do
not connect the
system directly
to the sys tem of your Be sure
to check with your
Mirrors
you are
extended mirrors.
have vision to
the
rear.
AND ADVICE
Operating instructions
Maximum
to a
1 or 2 trailer.
The maximum gross weight and the
tong
ue
Booklet 3.3.
Do not exceed the g ross weight.
w hich is the weight of the veh ic le. inclu ding
dr
iver. passen g ers . luggage. hitch
and tongue weight of the trailer.
in the is secure ­
to guard against be it for ­
ward. backward or sideways .
Never
Fo r best hand ling under these chan­
ged condit ions. adjust the
is at the maximum or You can get an approxi­
mation of the tong ue
the tires of y our to the
unde r on the sticker on the right
doorjamb . tires to and ti­re manufacturers' specifications.
DRIVING AND ENVIRONMENT ---------19

Wagon model
the rear lid and lift up the floor
vering.
Turn the two locking knobs on the cover
counter-clockwise. then lift up the cover.
Hold th e cover securely in this position.
moving the spare tire. prop the cover under
the floor mat.
Remove th e cover support from it s
moun ting in t he spare tire well and hook the
support into the ope ning prov ided for thi s purpose-see illustration. The tool kit and
spare tire are now accessible.
cure it with the mounting nut.
Turn the mounting nut clockwise until the
tire is securely
in place.
Unhook the luggage compartment peting.
Note
cure the flat tire in place. The second plastic
nut comes with your vehicle .
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