roof VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2003 Owner's Manual

Warranty, Antenna Care
Warranty
a warranty
provided that the dmage was not
caused by improper treatment or attempts
to repair
it by persons. and
that the unit has not suffered any
damage.
Care of antenna
The antenna is des igned to achieve
at
a position where reception is good and sus­
protected from damage and wear.
Care: A dirty antenna is diffi­
dry off the antenna and using
chrome
This to chromated antennas.
Power antennas
need to be washed and
the power antenna does not retract or ex­
tend sections must
be cleaned. Never
equipped with roof mounted antennas.
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F
Fader control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Fast
forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1
FM button ...................... 6
am
.................. 13
M ix mode ..................... 13
MSS -Music Seek System . . . . . . 11
MSS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Identification number . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
In
terference suppression . . . . . . . . 22
-What does it mean when
LSM appears in the display? . . . . . 19
M
tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Maximum power output . . . . . . . . 22
Midrange control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
....................... 5
p
buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
R
Radio
........................ 4
Radio code number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Radio
mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
R adio station
preset -How can store a radio station? . . . . . . . . 8
R
ewind ....................... 11
Roof mounted anten nas ......... 21

Care of exterior
Washing
The best protection against environmental
influences is frequent washing and waxing.
How often this is required depends on how
much the vehicle is used. where it is parked
(garage. in the open under trees. etc.). the
seasonal and
weather conditions as
be.
High temperatures. as from strong sunlight.
intensify the corros ive effect.
Under certain circumstances.
weekly was­
hing may be necessary . Under other condi­
tions . a monthly washing and waxing may
be adequate.
After the winter. the underside of the vehi­should be thoroughly washed.
Washing the
cial car wash soap should be used only for
very persistent dirt.
Rinse the sponge or
thoroughly and
often.
w heels and panels last. using a dif­
ferent sponge, if possible.
After washing the vehicle. rinse thoroughly
with water and wipe it off.
AND
Notes
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sun­
light.
the vehicle is rinsed with a hose. do not
direct
the water into the lock cylinders -
otherwise they may freeze up in the winter.
Automatic car wash
The vehicle paint is so durable that the vehi­
can be washed without pro­
blems in an automatic car wash. However.
t h e
effect o n the paint depends to a la rge
extent on the design
of the facility, the fi lte­
ring
of the wash water. the type of wash and
care material, etc. ap­
pearance after going through the car wash
or is scratched. bring this to the attention of
the operator immediately. necessary use
a d iffe rent car wash.
Notes
Before going through a car wash. be sure
to take the usual precautions such as
To avoid damage to the outside mirrors
make sure that you fold
them towards the side windows - see ..
ries on th e veh icle -suc h as spoi lers. roof rack, etc. -it is best to ask the car wash
operator if these should be removed.
is
read and heed
and the infor ­
m a
tion given on p age 22.

Steel wheels
Always include the hub caps and wheel
rims when washing your vehicle to remove
road dirt. salt sprays and bra
ke dust.
after
each washing. read and heed
and the information given
on pages 6 and 22.
Light alloy wheels*
To preserve the decorative appearance of the light alloy wheels, some special care is
necessary. add it ion to road dirt and salt
sprays, brake dust is also corrosive.
Moisture, ice, and road on bra­
kes may affect braking efficiency. Test the brakes after
each washing. WAR­
and the information given
on pages 6 and 22.
Body cavity sealing
and toxic.
and
Be sure to observe
Do not undercoa­
ting or rustproofing on or near the exhaust exhaust pipes,
converter or heat
over­
heat and cause a fire.
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Maintenance
Your has been designed to
mum.
However, a certain amount of
By regularly maintaining your vehicle, you help make sure that emission standards are maintained,
thus minimizing adverse effects on the environment.
For
maintenance your Maintenance see Booklet
1.1.
Under difficult operating
when towing a very
some service work be performe
between the specified.
This
th
air
injection and emission r
increasing technr
very strict
the nature of repairs and adjustments to en[ and transmission parts which an owne1 can perform.
Maintenance. adjustments and repairs
require testing
maintenance, adjustments and
repairs can impair the ope ration and
warranty. Therefore, proof of servicing in
accordance with the maintenance
made within the warranty
period .
Above
in doubt about any servicing, have it done by your or any other
workshop.
We urge you to give your
ties. to keep your
Performing
the need arise and trained
of
the the
instructions given.
serve the provided .

DATA
door jamb.
T he
Gross the weight of the basic
maximum which combines passenger 68 kg per designated seating position) and
The Gross
that can be
gage compartment, carry the
(1
WAGEN.
Dist ribute the
Roof rai­
Differenc es may occur depending on the
type and options ordered, for exam ­tire sizes.
Note
When driving up steep ramps , on rough ro­
such as or exhaust system compo­
nents . may be
to the ground. Be