Get Working in the engine compartment -> Preparing to work in the engine compartment Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

NOTICE

When changing or topping off fluids, make sure that you pour the fluids into the correct

reservoirs. Adding the wrong type of operating fluids will cause serious malfunctions and

engine damage.

Fluid leaks and spills are harmful to the environment. Regularly check the ground underneath

your vehicle for this reason. If you find spots of oil or other fluids, have your vehicle checked by your

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Dispose of leaked operating

fluids properly.

Warning light

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

Lights

Possible cause

Proper response

ꢀ

OR icon

appears

in the

ꢀ Stop!

Close the engine hood.

Engine hood not properly closed.

display

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.

If the engine hood is open or not closed properly, the ꢀ warning light comes on in the instrument

cluster.

Depending on your vehicle's equipment and options, the red warning light or icon may still be

displayed even after the ignition is switched off as long as the key has not been taken out of the

ignition. The icon in the instrument cluster display goes out about 15 seconds after the vehicle has

been locked.

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.

ꢀ

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.

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

Preparing to work in the engine compartment

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

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.

ꢀ 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).

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

Opening the engine hood

ꢀ

Before you open the hood, make sure that the windshield wiper arms are resting on the windshield

⇒ꢀ

ꢀ

Open the driver door and pull the inside hood release lever in the direction of the arrow ⇒ꢀfig. 178

(A).

ꢀ

The engine hood is released from its latch by a spring ⇒ꢀ

Push the outside hood release lever (B) (arrow) and lift the hood all the way up. A gas-filled strut

will hold the hood up.

Working in the engine compartment -> Preparing to work in the engine compartment for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

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