Get Working in the engine compartment -> Display Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

WARNING

Operating fluids and some materials in the engine compartment

can catch fire easily, causing burns and other serious personal

injuries!

Never smoke near the engine compartment.

Never work next to open flames or sparks.

Never pour or spill operating fluids or other flammable liq-

uids on the engine. These fluids can ignite on hot engine parts

and cause injuries.

If work on the fuel system or the electrical system is neces-

sary:

– Always disconnect the 12 Volt vehicle battery. Make sure

the vehicle is unlocked when you disconnect the battery, or

the alarm will go off. Never touch the electrical wiring of the

ignition system.

– Never work near heaters, water heaters, or other open

flames.

Always have a functional, approved fire extinguisher nearby.

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 author-

ized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Dispose of leaked operating fluids properly.

Display

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heed the WARNINGS

Lights up

Possible cause

Proper response

Icon appears in

the display

Engine hood not

properly closed.

Stop!

Close the engine hood.

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 vehicle icon

appears in the instrument cluster display showing the open engine

hood ⇒ꢀfig. 10, ⇒ꢀfig. 11.

Depending on your vehicle's equipment and options, the 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 clus-

ter display goes out about 15 seconds after the vehicle has been

locked.

WARNING

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text mes-

sages 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 ⇒ꢀ

d Park the vehicle in a safe place on a firm, level surface.

d Hold the brake pedal down until the engine is switched off.

d Apply the electronic parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from

moving ⇒ꢀ Braking and parking.

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