hood release VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2014 B8 / 6.G Owners Manual
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Front view
Fig. 2 Vehicle front overview.
Key to fig. 2:
(1) Sensor on mirror base for:
– Low-light sensor
(2) Windshield wipers
(3) Engine hood release
(4) Headlights (on both left and right)
(5) Fog lights / static cornering lights (on both left and right)
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Other important vehicle labels
Factory-installed safety certificates, stickers and signs containing important information regarding vehicle operation can be found in the engine compartment and on certain vehicle components, such as inside the fuel filler flap, on the passenger sun visor, on the driver door jamb or on the luggage compartment floor.
x Do not remove, alter or render unusable or illegible any safety certificates, stickers and labels.
x If vehicle components bearing safety certificates, stickers, or labels are replaced, make certain that the firm doing the work attaches new conforming certificates, stickers, or labels to the same part of the new components.
x Safety Compliance Certification Label: A safety certificate affixed to the door jamb in the driver door confirms that at time of production all necessary safety standards and requirements of the traffic safety agency of the respective country were met. The month and year of production as well as the vehicle identification number may be listed as well.
x Radiator fan and high voltage warning sticker: A warning sticker about the radiator fan and the high voltage of the electrical system is located in the engine compartment next to the engine hood release. The vehicle ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
x Fuel grade sticker: An information sticker listing the correct fuel grade for your vehicle, Refueling.
x Tire inflation pressure label: An information sticker listing the correct tire inflation pressure on the inside of the driver door (Tire inflation pressure).
Applicable only in the United States
Engine data
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Checklist
Before any work in the engine compartment, carry out the following steps in the order in which they
are listed ⇒ :
¥ Park the vehicle in a safe place on a firm, level surface.
¥ Hold the brake pedal down until the engine is switched off.
¥ Apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving, Braking and parking.
¥ Shift the transmission into Park (P) (automatic) or Neutral (manual only), Shifting.
¥ Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch, Starting and stopping the engine.
¥ Let the engine cool down sufficiently.
¥ Keep children and others away from the vehicle.
¥ Make sure the vehicle cannot move unexpectedly.
WARNING
Disregarding the safety-related checklist may result in serious injuries.
x Always review and follow the checklist. Follow accepted safety practices and use common sense.
Opening and closing the engine compartment
Fig. 178 A: In the footwell on the driver side: Inside engine hood release lever. B: Above the radiator grille: Outside engine hood release (under the hood).