Get Starting and stopping the engine Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

Starting and stopping the engine

ꢀIntroduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Warning and indicator lights

Vehicle key positions in the ignition switch

Starter button

Starting the engine

Remote start feature

Stopping the engine

Electronic immobilizer

Engine preheating system

Explanatory notes in this section regarding automatic transmissions also apply to the DSG^®

Direct Shift Gearbox automatic transmission.

Immobilizer display

If an unauthorized vehicle key is used or the system malfunctions, Immobilizer active!may

appear on the instrument cluster. The engine cannot be started.

Push-starting and tow-starting

For technical reasons, never try to push-start or tow-start the vehicle. Jump-start the vehicle instead

while following proper and safe procedures.

More information:

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Vehicle key set

Shifting gears

Braking, stopping and parking

Steering

Driver assistance systems

Refueling

Fuel

Emergency closing and opening

Jump-starting

Towing

WARNING

Switching off the engine while the vehicle is moving can make the vehicle harder to stop and

result in loss of vehicle control, leading to collisions and severe personal injuries.

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Brake and steering assistance systems, the airbag system, safety belt pretensioners, and

other vehicle safety features only work when the engine is running.

Switch off the engine only when the vehicle is not moving.

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious personal injury when starting and running the vehicle's engine:

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Never start the engine or let it run in a confined or enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains

carbon monoxide, a poisonous, colorless, and odorless gas. Carbon monoxide can cause

unconsciousness and death.

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Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running. The vehicle could move

suddenly or some other unexpected event could occur, resulting in property damage or

personal injury.

ꢀ Never use starting assist fluids. Starting fluids can explode and can cause a “run-away”

vehicle condition.

WARNING

The vehicle exhaust system and the catalytic converter or diesel particulate filter get very hot.

They can cause fires and serious personal injury.

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Never park the vehicle where the hot exhaust system or catalytic converter could ignite

flammable materials, such as brush, leaves, dry grass, spilled fuel, etc.

Never apply additional undercoating or rust proofing on or near the exhaust manifold,

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exhaust pipes, catalytic converter, diesel particulate filter, or heat shields.

Warning and indicator lights

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

Lights

up

Possible cause

Proper response

Glow plug preheating before diesel

engine start-up.

Starting the engine

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Apply the brake pedal to select a drive gear.

Also refer to electronic parking brake

Brake pedal not depressed.

Flashes

Possible cause

Proper response

The release button in the selector lever

did not engage. Vehicle movement is

prevented.

Engage selector lever release button

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When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function

check. They go out after a few seconds.

WARNING

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to

break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.

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Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.

Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Whenever stalled or stopped for repair, move the vehicle a safe distance off the road, turn

on the emergency flashers, stop the engine, and use other warning devices to warn

approaching traffic.

NOTICE

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

Vehicle key positions in the ignition switch

Fig. 147 In the ignition switch: Vehicle key positions.

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

If there is no vehicle key in the ignition, the steering column is locked.

Vehicle key position ⇒ꢀfig. 147

(0)

(1)

Ignition switched off, steering column lock engaged. The vehicle key can be removed.

Ignition is switched on. Diesel engine preheated (if applicable). Steering column lock can be

released.

(2)

Start the engine. When the engine starts, release the vehicle key. When released, the vehicle

key returns to position (1).

If you use the wrong key

If an unauthorized vehicle key has been inserted into the ignition switch, it can be removed as follows:

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Automatic transmission: The vehicle key cannot be removed from the ignition unless both the key

and the selector lever have been moved to the correct position. Press the release button on the

transmission selector lever, move the selector lever to the Park (P) position and release the button.

The vehicle key can now be removed.

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Manual transmission: Pull out the vehicle key.

WARNING

Improper use of vehicle keys can result in serious personal injury.

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Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. The engine can be started and

vehicle systems such as the power windows can be operated, leading to serious personal

injury.

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Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who cannot help themselves in the

vehicle. The doors can be locked with the remote control vehicle key. This could result in

people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. For example, depending on the time of

year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.

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Heat build-up in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can result in

temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside temperatures, particularly

in summer. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and

death, particularly to small children.

ꢀ Never remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving or rolling to a

stop. The steering wheel will lock and you will not be able to steer or control the vehicle.

Leaving the key in the ignition for a long time when the engine is not running will drain the vehicle

battery.

Leaving the selector lever for a long period of time in any position other than Park (P) when the

ignition is switched off can drain the vehicle battery.

On automatic transmission vehicles, the vehicle key can be removed from the ignition switch

only when the transmission is in Park (P). You may have to press the release button on the

transmission selector lever to put the lever into Park (P).

Starter button

Fig. 148 In the center console: Starter button of the Keyless Access locking and starting system.

Fig. 149 Emergency starting feature on vehicles with Keyless Access.

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

The starter button can only be used when an authorized vehicle key is in the vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, the electronic steering column lock is activated when the ignition is

switched off and the driver door is opened, Steering.

Switching the ignition on and off

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Briefly press the starter button once without operating the brake or clutch pedals ⇒ꢀ

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Emergency start feature

If an authorized remote control vehicle key is in the passenger compartment but the instrument cluster

displays Key not in Rangewhen you push the starter button, the remote control vehicle key

battery is weak or dead. You can still start the engine using the Emergency start feature.

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Make sure the selector lever is in the Park (P) position.

Hold the remote control vehicle key to the right of the steering column trim immediately after

pressing the starter button ⇒ꢀfig. 149.

The ignition automatically switches on and the engine starts.

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Emergency shut-off

If the engine does not switch off by briefly pressing the starter button, emergency shut-off is

necessary:

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Press the starter button twice within 3 seconds or press and hold the button longer than 1 second

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in Stopping the engine.

The engine switches off automatically.

Engine restart feature

If no authorized remote control vehicle key is identified in the passenger compartment after the engine

has been switched off, the engine can be restarted within about 5 seconds. A related message is

shown in the instrument cluster display.

After the 5 seconds have passed, the engine can no longer be started without an authorized vehicle

key in the passenger compartment.

WARNING

Unintended vehicle movement can cause serious personal injury.

ꢀ Do not depress the brake or clutch pedals when switching on the ignition, as the engine

could otherwise start immediately.

WARNING

Improper use of vehicle keys can result in serious personal injury.

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Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. Children or unauthorized

persons may use it to lock the vehicle, start the engine, and operate vehicle systems such as

the power windows, leading to serious personal injury.

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Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who cannot help themselves in the

vehicle. The doors can be locked using the remote control vehicle key. This could result in

people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. For example, depending on the time of

year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.

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Heat build-up in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can result in

temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside temperatures, particularly

in summer. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and

death, particularly to small children.

In vehicles with a diesel engine and Keyless Access, the engine start may be delayed if the

engine has to be preheated.

If the ignition is switched on or the engine is running and the driver door is opened, a chime

sounds. The chime is also a reminder to switch off the engine and turn off the ignition before leaving

and locking the vehicle from the outside.

Starting the engine

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

Please perform these steps only in the order listed.

Step

Vehicles without Keyless Access

Vehicles with Keyless Access

1.

Automatic transmission: Depress the brake pedal and hold it down until step 5 is

completed.

1 a.

2.

Manual transmission: Depress clutch pedal fully and hold until the engine has started.

Shift the transmission into Neutral (N) or Park (P) (automatic), or into Neutral (manual only).

3.

Only for vehicles with a diesel engine: To

preheat the glow plug, turn the vehicle key

to position ⇒ꢀfig. 147 (1). The indicator light

will come on in the instrument cluster.

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4.

Turn the vehicle key to position ⇒ꢀfig. 147

Briefly press the starter button ⇒ꢀfig. 148 –

do not depress the accelerator pedal. An

authorized vehicle key must be inside the

vehicle in order to start the engine.

(2) – do not depress the accelerator pedal.

Please perform these steps only in the order listed.

Step

Vehicles without Keyless Access

Vehicles with Keyless Access

5.

When the engine starts, release the vehicle

key.

When the engine starts, release the starter

button.

6.

7.

If the engine does not start, switch off the If the engine does not start, switch off the

ignition and start again after about 1 minute. ignition and start again after about 1 minute.

Use the emergency start feature if

necessary

Release the parking brake when you are ready to start driving

WARNING

Never leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running. The vehicle could move

suddenly, especially when the vehicle is in gear, resulting in accidents and personal injury.

WARNING

“Starting fluids” can explode and can cause a “run-away” vehicle condition.

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Never use starting assist fluids.

NOTICE

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You can damage the starter or the engine if you try to start the engine when the vehicle is

still moving, or if you try to restart the engine right after switching it off.

Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle acceleration, and heavy engine loads when the

engine is cold.

Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. Unburned fuel can get into

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the catalytic converter and damage it. The steering column may also be locked.

Do not let your vehicle warm up while standing; instead, start driving right away after making sure

that you have good visibility through all windows. This will help the engine reach operating

temperature faster and keep down emissions.

Major consumers of electricity are temporarily switched off when the engine is being started.

After starting a cold engine, there may be increased operating noises for a few seconds. This is

normal and harmless.

When outside temperatures are below +41 °F (+5 °C) and the diesel fueled preheater is

activated, minor fume build-up may occur underneath the vehicle.

Remote start feature

Fig. 150 Remote control vehicle key with remote start button.

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

You can start the engine from outside of the vehicle with the remote start button on the remote control

vehicle key. This feature helps to cool or warm the passenger compartment ⇒ꢀ

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The Climatronic system can cool or warm the vehicle interior automatically to about 68 °F (20 °C) after

starting the engine.

If the outside temperature is below 68 °F (20 °C), the mirror heaters also switch on automatically. If the

outside temperature is 39 °F (4 °C) or colder, the rear window defroster also switches on

automatically.

If the remote start feature is not interrupted, the engine will run for about 10 minutes. A maximum of 2

remote starts in a row are possible, regardless of how long each one is allowed to run.

To be able to run 2 remote starts again, you must switch the ignition on and then off again using the

remote control vehicle key or the starter button. When the engine is switched on with the vehicle key

or the starter button, the remote start feature can only be used again after a delay of about 30

seconds.

Requirements for a remote start

In order to warm or cool the passenger compartment with the remote start feature, the following

conditions must all be met at the same time:

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The vehicle must be ready to drive in all respects. For instance, there must be enough engine

coolant in the engine cooling system.

There must be enough fuel in the fuel tank, and the low fuel indicator light ꢂ must not have come

on before the engine was last switched off, Refueling.

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The emergency flashers must be switched off, In an emergency.

The selector lever must be in Park (P), Shifting and the brake pedal must not have been

depressed.

ꢀ There must not be a vehicle key in the ignition lock. In vehicles with Keyless Access, all valid

vehicle keys that are inside the vehicle will be deactivated with respect to their keyless start function

when the engine is running in the remote start mode, Power locking and closing system.

ꢀ All doors, the engine hood and the rear lid must be completely closed and locked, Power locking

and closing system.

Using the remote start feature

The following buttons in the vehicle key must be pressed within 3 seconds in order to start the engine

with the remote start feature:

1.

Press the ꢀ button 1 time ⇒ꢀfig. 150 (1).

2.

Press the ꢀ button twice in a row (2).

The turn signals will blink each time you press a button. The parking lights come on during the remote

start, Lights.

Ending the remote start

Press button (2), (3), or (4) in the vehicle key to switch the engine off.

Automatic stop or remote start not possible

If one of the following conditions occurs, the remote start feature will stop, the engine will be switched

off automatically, or the engine will not start:

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The vehicle is unlocked, Power locking and closing system.

The engine hood or luggage compartment lid is opened, Power locking and closing system.

The selector lever is in not in Park (P), Shifting.

A vehicle key is in the ignition.

The brake pedal or accelerator pedal is depressed.

The fuel level drops down to “Reserve” while the engine is running in the remote start mode,

Refueling.

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The vehicle battery is too weak or is dead, Vehicle battery.

The warning flasher switch is pressed, In an emergency.

The engine Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL), Indicator lights, Indicator lights was on when the

vehicle was last parked before activating the remote start mode.

Driving after a remote start

You cannot drive the vehicle if the engine was started with the remote start feature or if the engine is

running in remote start mode. To be able to drive, you must first switch the remote started engine off

with the vehicle key or the starter button and then start it again with the vehicle key in the ignition lock

or with the starter button.

WARNING

Improper use of the remote start feature can cause fire, burns and other serious injuries.

ꢀ Always park the vehicle in a place that is vented to the outdoors and has a continuous

exchange of fresh, outside air.

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Only use the remote start feature when no one is around or inside the vehicle.

Always make sure that you can see the vehicle when the engine is running.

Never leave children, disabled persons, anyone who cannot help themselves, or pets in

the vehicle. The doors are locked when the engine is running with the remote start feature.

Vehicle occupants would be trapped in the vehicle in an emergency and rescue from the

outside would be delayed.

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Never start the engine if children or animals are inside the vehicle. When the engine is

running, electrical equipment including electrical seat adjustment controls can be operated

and cause serious injuries.

ꢀ Never start the engine or let it run in a garage, in an enclosed or confined area. Engine

exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous, colorless and odorless gas. Carbon

monoxide can cause dizziness, nausea, unconsciousness and even death.

ꢀ Always make sure that the area where the engine runs in the remote start mode is well

ventilated. Carbon monoxide in a garage or other enclosed area can cause dizziness, impair

the ability to drive, and even result in unconsciousness.

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Never start the engine when the vehicle is covered with a protective cover. Hot vehicle

components and exhaust could ignite the protective cover.

Never start the engine near combustible or explosive materials. The exhaust could ignite

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flammable materials.

NOTICE

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Do not use the remote start feature if the engine Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL), Indicator

lights, has come on, smoke or unusual smells come from the vehicle, an unusual or

unexpected operating condition occurs and the condition has not been diagnosed and

corrected. Please see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility.

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Remote start is possible when one or more windows are open. Always remember that

unauthorized access to the vehicle through open windows as well as operation of HomeLink^®,

including access to your garage or other property, is possible when the engine is running in

remote start mode. Always make sure that all of the windows are securely closed to help

prevent unauthorized access to the vehicle, its features and contents.

Using the remote start feature can increase fuel consumption and drain the vehicle battery.

Use of the remote start feature may be regulated or prohibited in some areas. In some areas you

may be required to be able to see the vehicle when it is running in remote start mode. Please inform

yourself about state and local requirements that may apply and be sure to follow them when using the

remote start feature.

Various vehicle functions, such as the low beam headlights and the windshield wipers, are

disabled when the engine is running during a remote start.

Stopping the engine

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

Please perform these steps only in the order listed.

Vehicles without Keyless Access

Vehicles with Keyless Access

1.

Bring the vehicle to a complete stop ⇒ꢀ

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2.

3.

4.

5.

Depress and hold down the brake pedal until step 4 is completed.

Automatic transmission: Shift the transmission into Park (P).

Apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving

Turn the vehicle key to position ⇒ꢀfig. 147

(0) in the ignition switch.

Briefly press the starter button ⇒ꢀfig. 148. If

the engine will not switch off, carry out the

emergency shut-off procedure

With a manual transmission, shift into 1st gear (vehicle on flat surface or pointing uphill) or

reverse (vehicle pointing downhill).

6.

7.

Removing the vehicle key from the ignition

switches off electrical equipment and

activates the steering column lock.

Opening the doors switches off electrical

equipment and activates the steering

column lock.

WARNING

Never stop the engine before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. You can lose control

of the vehicle, crash, and be seriously injured.

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The airbags and safety belt pretensioners will not work when the ignition is switched off.

The brake booster does not work when the engine is not running. More brake pedal

pressure will be needed to stop the vehicle.

The power steering system does not work when the engine is not running, and you will

need more force to steer the vehicle.

When the key is removed from the ignition switch, the steering will lock and you will not

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be able to steer the vehicle.

NOTICE

If the vehicle has been driven hard for a long time, the engine could overheat when it is

stopped. To reduce the risk of engine damage, let the engine idle in Neutral for about 2 minutes

before you switch off the ignition.

If the ignition is switched on or the engine is running and the driver door is opened, a chime

sounds. The chime is also a reminder to switch off the engine and turn off the ignition before leaving

and locking the vehicle from the outside.

On vehicles with automatic transmissions, the vehicle key can only be removed from the ignition

when the transmission is in Park (P).

After the engine has been switched off, the radiator fan in the engine compartment may keep

running for several minutes, or may start running after the vehicle has been parked for a while, even if

the ignition is switched off and the vehicle key has been removed. The radiator fan shuts off

automatically when the engine has cooled down enough.

Electronic immobilizer

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

The immobilizer helps to prevent the engine from being started and driven with an unauthorized

vehicle key.

There is a microchip inside the vehicle key. The chip deactivates the immobilizer automatically when

an authorized vehicle key is inserted into the ignition switch.

The electronic immobilizer is automatically activated when the remote control vehicle key is pulled out

of the ignition switch. On vehicles with Keyless Access, the vehicle key must be outside the vehicle,

Power locking and closing system.

The engine can therefore only be started with an authorized and correctly coded genuine Volkswagen

vehicle key. Coded vehicle keys are available from authorized Volkswagen dealers, authorized

Volkswagen Service Facilities, and from certain independent repair facilities and locksmiths who are

qualified to make these vehicle keys, Vehicle key set.

If an unauthorized vehicle key is used, Immobilizer active!appears in the instrument cluster

display. The vehicle cannot be operated with this key.

A Declaration of Compliance with the United States FCC and Industry Canada regulations is on

Declaration of Compliance, Telecommunications and Electronic Systems .

Using genuine Volkswagen keys helps minimize the risk of malfunctions.

Starting and stopping the engine for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

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