2014-2023 Volkswagen Passat SUV Driving -> Driving on slopes User Manual
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Driving on slopes  
Hill start assist  
Hill start assist helps when starting to drive uphill by actively holding the vehicle in place.  
Hill start assist activates automatically under the following conditions  
The following conditions must be met at the same time :  
The vehicle must be stationary and held with the brake pedal until you start driving.  
The engine must be running “evenly”.  
All four wheels must have good ground contact and the vehicle must not be tilted on an angle.  
Forwards or reverse gear is engaged.  
To start driving, take your foot off the brake pedal and press the accelerator pedal immediately. The brakes will release gradually as you start driving.  
Hill Start Assist deactivated  
Hill Start Assist is immediately deactivated if one of the conditions specified below in is no longer met:  
The driver’s door is opened.  
If the engine is running unevenly or in the event of an engine fault.  
The engine is switched off or it stalls.  
The selector lever is in the neutral position N.  
As soon as one of the tires does not have enough contact with the ground, for example, if the vehicle is tilted on an angle  
CAUTION  
If you do not pull away immediately after releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle may roll backward under certain circumstances. In this case, immediately  
operate the brake pedal or apply the parking brake.  
Press the brake pedal or apply the parking brake immediately if the engine stops.  
Press the brake pedal for a few seconds before you start to drive if you are driving on an incline in heavy traffic and you would like to prevent the vehicle  
from rolling backwards when starting to drive.  
Downhill speed control  
The downhill speed control system provides braking assistance when driving downhill in vehicles with automatic gearboxes  
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by using the braking power of the engine.  
The automatic gearbox takes over selection of the ideal gear, depending on the current slope and speed. For this to happen, the selector lever must be in the D o  
selector lever position. Downhill speed control is not active in Tiptronic mode.  
As the downhill speed control can only downshift as far as third gear, you may need to switch to Tiptronic mode on very steep downhill stretches. In Tiptronic mode,  
manually shift into second or first gear to use the engine's braking power and reduce the load on the brakes.  
Downhill speed control activates automatically:  
If the gradient is greater than approximately 6%.  
And: If the selector lever is in selector lever position D or S.  
Additionally if the cruise control system is switched off: If the speed is below approximately 80 km/h (50 mph) or the brake is pressed.  
Additionally if the cruise control system is active: If the saved speed is exceeded.  
Downhill speed control deactivates automatically:  
When the gradient decreases.  
Or: if the transmission upshifts because the engine speed is greater than approximately 4500 rpm.  
Or additionally if the cruise control system is active: If the saved speed can be complied with.  
WARNING  
The intelligent technology of downhill speed control cannot overcome the natural laws of physics and it can only operate within the limits of the system. Do not  
allow the increased convenience provided by the driver assistance systems to tempt you into taking risks.  
Unintentional vehicle movements can cause serious injuries.  
Downhill speed control is not a replacement for the driver's attention.  
Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.  
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Downhill speed control cannot hold the vehicle on the incline or brake sufficiently going downhill in every situation, for example if the ground is slippery or  
icy.  
WARNING  
Always be ready to brake. If this is not the case, accidents and injuries may result.  
Downhill speed control is merely a tool and cannot sufficiently brake the vehicle going downhill under every circumstance.  
The vehicle can go faster despite the downhill speed control.  
Steering  
Steering information  
To make it more difficult to steal the vehicle, the steering must always be locked before leaving the vehicle.  
Steering  
The power steering is either hydraulic or electromechanical. Neither variant works when the engine is not running.  
Hydraulic power steering works with hydraulic hoses, hydraulic fluid, a pump, a filter and other parts, which generate constant oil pressure in the hydraulic system.  
Electromechanical power steering supplies energy only during the steering process and adjusts automatically based on the vehicle speed, steering torque and the  
steering wheel angle.  
Electronic steering column lock on vehicles with a starter button  
On vehicles with a starter button, the steering column is electronically locked:  
1. Stop the vehicle and, if necessary, move the selector lever to position P.  
2. Switch the ignition off and then open the driver's door. The steering column will be locked.  
If the steering column does not lock, first open the driver's door and then switch the ignition off. As long as the vehicle is unlocked, the steering column also stays  
unlocked.  
Mechanical steering column lock (steering lock)  
On vehicles with an ignition lock, the steering column is locked mechanically:  
Locking the steering column:  
1. Stop the vehicle and, if necessary, move the selector lever to position P.  
2. Remove the vehicle key.  
3. Turn the steering wheel slightly, until you hear the steering lock engage.  
Unlocking the steering column:  
1. Turn the steering wheel slightly to release the steering lock.  
2. Insert the vehicle key in the ignition lock.  
3. Hold the steering wheel in position and switch on the ignition.  
Electromechanical steering  
Power steering on an electromechanical steering system adjusts automatically based on the driving speed, the steering torque, and the steering angle of the  
wheels. Electromechanical power steering works only when the engine is running.  
If the power steering system is impaired or malfunctioning, a significantly greater amount of force than normal must be used to steer.  
Countersteering assist  
The countersteering assist provides the driver with steering assistance in critical driving situations. Additional steering power supports the driver when  
countersteering ⇒  
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WARNING  
If the power steering is not functioning, the steering wheel becomes stiff, making it much more difficult to steer, which can in turn result in loss of control of the  
vehicle, accidents, serious injuries or death.  
Depending on the equipment, power steering may only work when the engine is running.  
Never let the vehicle roll when the engine is stopped.  
Never remove the remote vehicle key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in motion. The steering column lock could engage and you would not  
be able to steer the vehicle.  
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