VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2013 B8 / 6.G Owners Manual

WARNING
Improper use of the fire extinguisher can cause serious personal injury.
x Never point or discharge the fire extinguisher at a person unless it is necessary.
x Always keep the fire extinguisher out of the reach of children.
x Never expose the fire extinguisher to direct sunlight.
x Always make sure that the fire extinguisher is clean and ready to use, but never use
aggressive cleaners, clean the fire extinguisher only with a moist cloth.
x Always stay at least 3 ft (1 m) away from a fire when using the fire extinguisher.
x The contents of the fire extinguisher are under pressure, always handle it with care and
never subject it to impact or abuse.
x Never try to open or repair the fire extinguisher, always leave work on the fire extinguisher
to a trained specialist.
x If the fire extinguisher is damaged, corroded or cannot be used because it is too old, have
a trained specialist depressurize and dispose of the fire extinguisher properly.
WARNING
The fire extinguisher can only be used once and must then be replaced with a fire
extinguisher of the same kind and size.
x The expiration date of the fire extinguisher is specified by law. The expiration date is
marked on the fire extinguisher housing.
x Replace the fire extinguisher immediately after use or upon reaching its expiration date.
x For safety reasons, the fire extinguisher must only be serviced or replaced by a trained
specialist. Please see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility with appropriate certification.
Read and follow the information contained in the labels on the fire extinguisher housing regarding
usage, maintenance and inspection intervals for the fire extinguisher.
Have the fire extinguisher checked regularly to help make sure that it will work when needed
(every 2 years is recommended).
Do not use fire extinguishers in the vehicle that have been partially used or that have expired.
Heed all applicable legal requirements.

Emergency closing and opening

Manually unlocking and locking the driver door

Fig. 194 Door handle on driver door: Concealed lock cylinder.

Manually locking the passenger door and rear doors

Fig. 195 On the front side of the right rear door: Emergency lock, covered by a rubber seal.

Fig. 196 On the front side of the right rear door: Manual vehicle locking with the key bit in the vehicle key.

Opening the luggage compartment lid from inside the luggage
compartment

Fig. 197 Behind the rear seat backrest on the driver side: releasing the rear seat backrest.

Fig. 198 Inside the luggage compartment: Unlocking the luggage compartment lid.

Emergency closing of the power sunroof

Fig. 199 In headliner: Removing cover.

Fig. 200 Hexagonal head screw for closing the power sunroof.

x Have the power sunroof checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility. Emergency closing may cause the power sunroof and its pinch protection
to malfunction.
Emergency release for the selector lever

Fig. 201 Removing the selector gate cover.

Fig. 202 Releasing the selector lever lock.

x Slip the cover up and over the selector lever ⇒ .
Emergency release for the selector lever
x Push the release lever ⇒ fig. 202 in the direction of the arrow and hold it in this position.
x Press the release button in the selector lever handle and shift the selector lever to Neutral (N).
WARNING
Never shift the transmission out of Park (P) without first firmly applying the parking brake.
Otherwise, the vehicle can start to roll unexpectedly, especially on hills or inclines, and cause
an accident and serious injuries.
NOTICE
Even with the selector lever is in N (Neutral), the automatic transmission will be damaged if the
vehicle is towed (or you let it coast) for an extended period or at high speed with the engine
shut off.

Vehicle tool kit

The vehicle tool kit is in the luggage compartment in one of several places, such as under the luggage
compartment floor panel ⇒ fig. 203.
x Open the luggage compartment lid.
x Grasp the floor panel by the handle and lift it up in the direction of the arrow ; remove it if
necessary.
Completely retract the jack after use. Otherwise it will not fit in its compartment and cannot be
stowed safely.
Contents

Fig. 204 Contents of the vehicle tool kit.