In an emergency -> Introduction for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

In an emergency  
¤ Introduction  
In this section you’ll find information about:  
Protecting yourself and the vehicle  
More information:  
Braking and parking  
Emergency closing and opening  
Vehicle tool kit  
Changing a wheel  
WARNING  
A vehicle breakdown in traffic is dangerous and creates a great  
risk for you, your passengers, and others.  
Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Move  
the vehicle a safe distance off the road where it is safe to park  
and, if necessary, lock all doors in an emergency. Turn on the  
emergency flashers and set up another warning device about  
25 yards (25 meters) behind the vehicle to warn approaching  
traffic.  
Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who can-  
not help themselves alone in the vehicle when locking the  
doors. This could result in people being trapped in the vehicle  
in an emergency. Depending on the time of year, people  
trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low  
temperatures.