Get Shifting -> Pedals Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

NOTICE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.

Pedals

Fig. 152 Pedals in vehicles with manual transmission: 1 Accelerator pedal, 2 Brake pedal, 3 Clutch pedal.

Fig. 153 Pedals in vehicles with automatic transmission: 1 Accelerator pedal, 2 Brake pedal.

ꢀPlease first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

All pedals must always be able to move freely in and out without interference from floor mats or other

things.

Only use floor mats that leave the pedal area free and are held securely in place with floor mat

fasteners to help prevent sliding.

If a brake circuit malfunctions, more brake pedal travel is needed to bring the vehicle to a full stop, and

it is important that nothing is in the way when you have to depress the brake pedal harder and farther

than normal.

WARNING

Objects in the driver footwell can prevent the pedals from moving freely. This can cause loss

of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injuries.

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Always make sure that nothing can interfere with the pedals.

Always fasten floor mats securely to the floor.

Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top of already installed floor mats.

Always make sure that nothing can fall into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving.

NOTICE

Always make sure that the pedals are able to move freely and that nothing can interfere with

them. If a brake circuit fails, more brake pedal travel will be needed to bring the vehicle to a

stop. The brake pedal must be pressed farther and harder than normal.

Manual transmission: Gearshift lever

Fig. 154 Gearshift pattern of a 5-speed manual transmission.

Fig. 155 Gearshift pattern of a 6-speed manual transmission.

ꢀPlease first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The positions of the individual gears are shown on the gearshift lever ⇒ꢀfig. 154 or ⇒ꢀfig. 155.

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Depress the clutch pedal all the way and hold.

Move the gearshift lever into the desired position.

Release the clutch pedal to engage the gear.

The clutch pedal must be fully depressed to start the engine.

Shifting into reverse

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Only shift to the reverse gear when the vehicle is not moving.

Depress the clutch pedal fully and hold ⇒ꢀ

Shifting -> Pedals for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)