VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2003 Owners Manual

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container
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stration.
The
co ntainer for the was ­
hers system
ters).
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the
tongue. The container can be
during the season even though the ve­
may be equipped with heated* was­her jets. to keep your
the directions on the can for the cor­
rect amount to be used.
After
and the
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Additional accessories, Modifications and
Parts replacement
approved changes to the original new-vehi­
conditi on. For this reason, if parts have to be replaced or if any modifications are
made to the
WAGE N dealer before purchasing acces­
sories and before any modifications are
carried out.
Approved
parts are avai­
lable from authorized dea­
lers. These dealers also have the necessary
facilities, tools and trained specialists
to in­
per ­
form this work in a professionally compe­
tent manner
in specia l cases . refer you to
a firm that specializes in such modifications .
spare parts. These parts and accessories have been
Accessories such as telephone
cradles or beverage holders should never be
Before you check anything in the engine compartment, always
read and heed

fic warning triangle in the luggage ment .
Notes
Your vehicle does not come equipped
with a first-ai d kit or a warning triangle.
Warning
You can mount a traffic warning triangle hind a cover on the left side of the lugg age
compartment.
To open the cover, push down on the
Stow the first-aid kit behind the cover on
the left side of the luggage compartment.
T o open
the cover. turn the two in the direction of the arrow-see
illustration. and fo ld th e co ver down.
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Stow the first-aid kit behind the cover on
the right side of the luggage compartme nt.
To open the cover , push down on the

Jack and
Your vehicle comes equipped with
the following tools:
-Lug wrench
Hub cap
for hub caps or
covers
-
ended wrench 1
mounting pin for use when
changing
- Adapter* for anti-theft
-Screwdriver with a hexagonal socket in
the
head on the other) .
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The
To
Reinsta ll the plast ic nut by turn ing it
Wagon models
The
kit and jack are stowed in a be­the floor carpeting on the
kit is faste­
ned with a plastic bracket.
T urn the plastic nut to the to remove
5 -and then need pare
to
tilt the tool box wh1le you are lifting it out.
To remove the jack. first release the te­
ther strap holding the jack
in place and then
press both releases (arrows) to the side.
When you reinstall the
order to have both hands free when re­moving the spare

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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AND
Tires
They not
fort and ride. but perform safety tions. This sectio n is intended to provide
you
with important informat ion regard ing
their proper use. care and
Be sure to inspect your tires at (3 for wear
and damage.
Damage to
th at a t ire or has been damaged. it is best to
ve it
it can get worse over time. to tire
your authorized for advice and
Mark tires before removing them.
mount tires on the same side se the rotation direction must stay the
Avoid damaging tires and wheel rims.
Frequently check tires for uneven wear and damage.
Remove embedded
Replace missing valve dust caps.
which are not on New tires be stored standing up.
New tires may have different tread
depths due to the configuratio n
and design
by the tire manu facturers. Whe n
and cannot fer
be
tion for the first miles
lometres). Brake gently. Avoid lowing closely behind other

lire service life
The service of your tires depends for the
most part on the
sted on a sticker on the
flation, causing loss of vehicle
control.
Low tire pressures increase fuel
consumption which is
tal to the environment.
tir e inflation
sure means: the has been standing for at than 1
(1 km).
Do not forget to stem
caps after checki ng tire pressure.
Driving habits
Fast cornering, heavy acceleration and hard
brak ing
on new
have your re-balanced. A
be checked at
check tire pressures when the tires
are
sure be higher. Do not reduce the
pressure of warm tires.
Don't forget to check the spare
alignment causes excessi-
ve and uneven tire wear, impairing the ty of the vehicle.
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Tire wear
The original tires on you r vehicle have built­
in wear indicators . They are molded into the
bottom of the tread g rooves and appear as approximately 1
/2 inch (12 mm) bands
when the tire tread dep th wears down to
dicators evenly spaced around the ference of the tire. Markings on the sides
of the tires (e.g. the letters
bruises or other damage may
The
Check the
affect the safe

Tire rotation
tires have
Tires should always remain on same
side of vehicle.
when tires show
may be equipped with
tires which have a specified rotation
in doubt, discuss any
service department.
After rotation adjust tire pressure and torque wheel bolts
ging a
Wheel and tire replacement
and tires approved by the
turer have been matched to your
(for
tire with a tire match ing the others
on your as soon as
Fitting and repairing tires requires expert
We recommend that you have your tires
changed by a authorized VOLKSWAGEN
WAGEN stocks a range of tires and
For safety reasons. tires ced in pairs and not individually. The tires
with the deepest tread