Power windows -> Power window pinch protection for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

WARNING  
Improper use of power windows can result in serious personal  
injury.  
Never let anyone get in the way of a power window when  
closing it.  
When locking the vehicle from the outside, make sure that no  
one, especially children, remains in the vehicle. The windows  
will not open in case of an emergency.  
Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. You  
can still use the power windows for several minutes after the  
ignition is switched off as long as the driver or front passenger  
door has not been opened.  
Always use the safety switch when children are in the back  
seat to disable the rear power windows and keep them from be-  
ing opened and closed.  
NOTICE  
The windows must go down slightly when you unlock the vehi-  
cle. Otherwise the windows and seals could be damaged when  
opening the doors.  
If the power windows malfunction, the one-touch feature, as well  
as pinch protection may not work properly. See an authorized  
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility right  
away.  
Power window pinch protection  
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and  
heed the WARNINGS  
Pinch protection can help reduce the risk of pinching injuries when  
closing a power window . If one-touch window closing meets  
resistance or there is something in the way, the window will stop and  
go down again.  
Check why the window did not close.  
Try one-touch window closing again.  
If the window meets resistance a second time, so that it stops and  
goes back down, one-touch closing is deactivated for about  
10 seconds.  
If you pull the power window button up all the way and hold it dur-  
ing this 10 second interval, the window will close without pinch pro-  
tection ꢀ  
.
Closing the window without pinch protection  
Try to close the window again within 10 seconds by holding the  
switch. Pinch protection is turned off for a short distance in the  
window track!  
If closing takes longer than about 10 seconds, pinch protection is  
turned on again. The window stops again if there is resistance.  
If the window still will not close, please see an authorized  
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
WARNING  
Without pinch protection, power windows will close with  
enough force to cause serious personal injury.  
Always be careful when closing power windows.  
Always make sure that no one is in the way when overriding  
pinch protection to close power windows!  
Pinch protection cannot prevent fingers or other parts of the  
body from being pressed against the window frame; injuries  
may result.  
Pinch protection is also active during convenience closing of the  
windows and the power sunroof Power windows – features.