tow VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2004 Owner's Manual

net
rpm)
No .
of 6
(2.771cm3)
Stroke 3.40
in ( 86.4 mm)
Bore
3.24 in ( 82 .5 mm)
or
Capacities
tank in gal.
capacity )
liters 6.8/6.2
Engine
with brakes in lbs. /kg
Tongu e in lbs. /kg 165/75
Note 1
l For maximum engine performance, Premium is recommended.
Further see tank." chapter
2l The engine topping up.
The spark ignition system meets requirements of the Canadian ference-Causing Equipment tions.
Do not -see "Engine chapter AND
3l towing," chapter AND PROTECTING

You must depress the clutch pedal
the way before you can start the engine.
Always depress the clutch pedal ful­ly when changing gears. Do not hold
the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially depressed. This may cause premature clutch wear or da­mage.
Resting your hand on the gearshift lever knob while driving will cause
premature wear in the transmission.
Drive in 6th gear for optimum fuel economy
when cruising. However,
if more accelera­
tion is required (when passing, for exam ­
ple). shift down .
Gearshift pattern
press down and push forward. after driving forward. stop the ve­
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High beam
The headlights work only when the ignition
is switched on.
The headlights stay on when you switch on
the high beam.
high beam with
high beam with reduced brightness.
High beam with brightness
Switching on:
With the headlights on. push the lever for­
ward ( 4 ).
The blue indicator ligh t in the instrument
the lever (3 ) towards you.
High beam with reduced bright-
ness
With the headlights
will come on.
the switch (A ) qut to the second detent.
Switching off:

Emergency towing
Passat with
mph
km
You can use a sta ndard towing bar or to­
win g rope to eme rge ncy tow your
tow truck, either the front
can be the ground.
way , or if yo u have to tow the furth er than
You can use a standard towing bar or to­
wing rope to emergency tow your
The
tow truck, neither the front may be
you cannot tow your
further than
must be transported on a