2014-2023 Volkswagen Passat SUV Do it yourself -> Exterior lighting User Manual
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Cleaning the wiper blades  
Note for the windshield wipers: move the windshield wiper arms into the service position before lifting ⇒ Service position.  
1. Lift the wiper arms, making sure to only hold the wiper arms in the area where they attach to the wiper blade.  
2. Clean the wiper blades carefully with a damp sponge ⇒  
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3. Place the wiper arms carefully on the windshield.  
Changing the windshield wiper blades  
Fig. 126 Changing the windshield wiper blades.  
1. Move the windshield wiper arms into the service position before lifting ⇒ Service position.  
2. Lift the wiper arms, making sure to only hold the wiper arms in the area where they attach to the wiper blade.  
3. Press and hold the release button and remove the wiper blade at the same time in the direction of the arrow fig. 126  
4. Insert a new wiper blade of the same length and type on the wiper arm until it engages.  
5. Place the wiper arms carefully on the windshield.  
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WARNING  
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and serious injuries.  
Always replace wiper blades if they are damaged or worn and are no longer cleaning the windshield sufficiently.  
NOTICE  
Damaged or dirty wiper blades can scratch the window glass.  
Do not use any cleaning materials containing solvents, hard sponges, and other sharp-edged objects because they can damage the graphite coating on  
the wiper blades.  
Do not clean the windshield and windows with fuel, nail polish remover, paint thinner, or other similar fluids.  
If there is wax residue on the windshield and rear window from car wash systems and other products, this can cause wipers to rub. Remove any wax residue  
with a special cleaner or cleaning towels.  
Exterior lighting  
Introduction  
Before changing a light bulb, check if it is an incandescent bulb or an LED light. Generally, light bulbs can be replaced by yourself. If the exterior lighting on your  
vehicle is equipped with LED technology, it is not possible to change LED lights or individual LEDs by yourself. The malfunction of individual LEDs may be an  
indication that more LEDs will malfunction. If this is the case, have the LEDs checked and/or replaced if necessary by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen  
recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Driving with exterior lighting that is inoperative may be against the law.  
Additional bulb specifications  
Some bulbs in the headlights or in the taillights may have certain manufacturer specifications that differ from conventional light bulbs. The respective name will be  
on the bulb socket or glass bulb.  
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WARNING  
Accidents can occur if the road is not well lit and the vehicle cannot be seen by others on the road, or is very difficult to see by others.  
WARNING  
Changing the bulbs incorrectly can cause accidents and serious injuries.  
Always read and observe the warnings before performing any work in the engine compartment ⇒ Safety precautions for working in the engine  
compartment. The engine compartment in any motor vehicle is a potentially dangerous area that can cause serious personal injury.  
Be aware that halogen bulbs are under pressure and can break during bulb replacement.  
Only change bulbs when they have cooled down completely.  
Never perform a bulb replacement if you are not familiar with the required procedures. If you are not sure what to do, have the work performed by an  
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility qualified in this respect. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized  
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Do not touch the glass bulb with bare fingers. Fingerprints on the bulb will vaporize from the heat when the light is switched on and will cause the reflector  
to “darken”.  
Components with sharp edges are located on the headlight housing and on the taillight housing. Protect your hands during bulb replacement.  
NOTICE  
If the rubber cover or plastic covers on the headlight housing were not installed correctly after a bulb change, this could cause damage to the electrical system,  
especially if water enters.  
Information about replacing bulbs  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
Always perform the following steps for changing a bulb in the specified sequence  
and Introduction.  
:
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1. Park the vehicle a safe distance away from moving traffic on level and solid ground as soon as possible.  
2. Set the parking brake ⇒ Operating the parking brake.  
3. Switch the lights off ⇒ Switching the lights on and off .  
4. Turn off the turn signal if it is activated ⇒ Switching the turn signals on and off .  
5. Automatic transmission: move the selector lever into the P position ⇒ DSG® automated transmission: selecting the selector lever position.  
6. Stop the engine and remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock ⇒ Stopping the engine.  
7. Allow the orientation lighting to turn off ⇒ “Exit lighting” and “Entry lighting” function (orientation lighting) .  
8. Allow the affected light bulbs to cool down.  
9. Check if you can see that a fuse is burnt out ⇒  
Introduction.  
10. Change the affected light bulb according to the instructions ⇒  
. A light bulb may only be replaced with the same type of light bulb. The respective name will  
be on the bulb socket or glass bulb.  
11. Never touch a glass light bulb with bare hands. The fingerprints left behind would vaporize from the heat when the bulb is switched on and condense on the  
reflector, which would then reduce the headlight brightness.  
12. Check the bulb function after a bulb is changed. If the bulb does not function, the bulb may not have been inserted correctly, may have fallen out, or the connec  
may not have been plugged in correctly.  
13. After every bulb replacement in the front of the vehicle, have the headlight adjustment checked by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends  
contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
WARNING  
Failing to follow these instructions, which are provided for your own safety, can cause accidents and serious injuries.  
Always follow the steps in the instructions and the general safety precautions.  
NOTICE  
To reduce the risk of damage to the vehicle paint or to other vehicle components, please note the following:  
Always be careful when removing and inserting the lights.  
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Replacing the bulbs in the halogen headlights  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
and Introduction.  
Fig. 127 In the engine compartment: Rear view of the left-side headlight.  
Fig. 128 In the engine compartment: Rear view of the left-side headlight.  
The headlight does not need to be removed to replace the bulb.  
Replacing a low beam headlight bulb  
Only perform these steps in the specified order:  
1. Follow the checklist and perform the steps. ⇒ Information about replacing bulbs  
2. Open the hood  
⇒ Safety precautions for working in the engine compartment .  
3. Remove the rubber cover fig. 127  
on the rear side of the headlight.  
4. Turn the bulb holder fig. 127  
in the direction of the arrow (arrow  
) until the retaining tab of the bulb holder is situated in the recesses in the bulb housing  
toward the rear (arrow ).  
(small arrows). Then remove the bulb holder  
5. Replace the burned out bulb with a new bulb that is identical to the one being replaced.  
6. Insert the bulb holder fig. 127  
7. Fit the rubber cover fig. 127  
into the headlight and turn it in the opposite direction of the arrow (arrow  
on the rear side of the headlight.  
) as far as it will go.  
8. Close the hood ⇒ Safety precautions for working in the engine compartment .  
Replacing a bulb for a parking light  
Only perform these steps in the specified order:  
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1. Follow the checklist and perform the steps. ⇒ Information about replacing bulbs  
2. Open the hood ⇒ Safety precautions for working in the engine compartment .  
3. Remove the rubber cover fig. 127  
4. Remove the bulb holder fig. 127  
on the rear side of the headlight.  
in the direction of the arrow (arrow  
).  
5. Replace the burned out bulb with a new bulb that is identical to the one being replaced.  
6. Insert the bulb holder fig. 127  
7. Fit the rubber cover fig. 127  
into the headlight in the opposite direction to the arrow (arrow  
on the rear side of the headlight.  
) and push it all the way in.  
8. Close the hood ⇒ Safety precautions for working in the engine compartment .  
Replacing a high beam headlight bulb  
Only perform these steps in the specified order:  
1. Follow the checklist and perform the steps. ⇒ Information about replacing bulbs  
2. Open the hood  
⇒ Safety precautions for working in the engine compartment .  
on the rear side of the headlight.  
3. Remove the rubber cover fig. 128  
4. Turn the bulb for the high beam headlight fig. 128  
fig. 128 and remove.  
in the direction of the arrow (arrow  
) and remove it from the headlight. Then release plug connector  
5. Replace the burned out bulb with a new bulb that is identical to the one being replaced.  
6. Connect the connector fig. 128  
high beam headlight fig. 128  
to the bulb for the high beam headlight fig. 128  
, ensuring that it audibly locks into place. Then insert the bulb for the  
into the headlight and turn it in the opposite direction of the arrow (arrow  
) as far as it will go.  
7. Fit the rubber cover fig. 128  
on the rear side of the headlight.  
8. Close the hood ⇒ Safety precautions for working in the engine compartment .  
Replacing a bulb for a turn signal, parking light and daytime running light  
Only perform these steps in the specified order:  
1. Follow the checklist and perform the steps. ⇒ Information about replacing bulbs  
2. Open the hood  
⇒ Safety precautions for working in the engine compartment .  
3. Remove the rubber cover fig. 128  
on the rear side of the headlight.  
in the direction of the arrow (arrow  
4. Turn the bulb holder fig. 128  
) and remove it from the headlight.  
5. Replace the burned out bulb with a new bulb that is identical to the one being replaced.  
6. Insert the bulb holder fig. 128  
7. Fit the rubber cover fig. 128  
into the headlight and turn it in the opposite direction of the arrow (arrow  
on the rear side of the headlight.  
) as far as it will go.  
8. Close the hood ⇒ Safety precautions for working in the engine compartment .  
The illustrations show the left headlight from behind. The layout on the right headlight is a mirror image of the left.  
It is not possible for you to replace the LEDs for LED headlights. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.  
Replacing fuses  
Introduction  
Due to the constant development of the vehicle, equipment-dependent fuse allocations, and the combined protection of multiple electrical equipment items using  
one fuse, a complete overview of the fuse layout is not available at the time of print. Detailed information about fuse allocations can be obtained from suitably  
qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Generally, multiple electrical equipment items can be protected together through by fuse. On the other hand, some equipment items may use multiple fuses.  
Only replace fuses if the cause for the malfunction has been fixed. If a new fuse blows again after a short time, the electrical system must be checked by suitably  
qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
WARNING  
High voltage in the electrical system can cause electric shocks, serious burns, and fatal injuries.  
Never touch the electrical wires in the ignition system.  
Avoid short circuits in the electrical system.  
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