Starting and stopping the engine -> Introduction for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

Starting and stopping the engine  
¤ Introduction  
In this section you’ll find information about:  
Indicator lights  
Vehicle key positions in the ignition switch  
Starter button  
Starting the engine  
Stopping the engine  
Electronic immobilizer  
Engine preheating system  
Explanatory notes in this section regarding automatic transmis-  
sions 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 display.  
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 proce-  
dures.  
More information:  
Vehicle key set  
Shifting  
Steering  
Braking and parking  
Starting 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.  
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.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury when starting and  
running the vehicle's engine:  
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 un-  
consciousness and death.  
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 get very  
hot. They can cause fires and serious personal injury.  
Never park the vehicle where the hot exhaust system or cata-  
lytic 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, exhaust pipes, catalytic converter,  
or heat shields.