Get Driving -> Driving profile selection Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Nineth Generation (2023-2025)

By selecting different driving profiles, the driver can adapt the characteristics of the vehicle systems to the current driving situation,

the desired ride comfort and an economical driving style. The adaptable vehicle systems include the chassis, steering, drive and the

air conditioning system.

Different driving profiles are available, depending on the vehicle equipment level. The effect on the vehicle systems in the individual

driving profiles depends on the vehicle equipment level.

Vehicles with adaptive chassis control (DCC Pro)

The adaptive chassis control (DCC Pro) continuously adjusts the chassis damping to the current road surface and driving situation while

the vehicle is in motion. The DCC Pro takes the chassis tuning of the selected driving profile into account

Presentation mode

If the driving profile is changed or the slider is moved in the Individual driving profile when the vehicle is stationary with the ignition

switched on, the adaptive chassis control will be activated for around 30 seconds. Within this time, the adaptive chassis control can be

tested in the different settings.

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Select driving profile.

move the slider in the Individual driving profile.

3. Move the vehicle at the luggage compartment load sill or roof side member →

.

NOTICE

The vehicle can be damaged if pressure is exerted on the vehicle body in an inappropriate way, e.g. by pressing on the wing, bonnet

or roof.

● Press only from above onto the luggage compartment load sill or from the side against the roof side member.

Some settings can be stored in the personalised user accounts and therefore change when the user account changes.

The driving profile can be selected when the ignition is switched on and when the vehicle is stationary or while driving.

If you have selected a driving profile while driving, the vehicle systems will be switched immediately to the new driving profile except

for Drive.

1. To also activate the newly selected driving profile for the Drive system, briefly take your foot off the accelerator as soon as

permitted by the traffic situation.

Selecting the driving profile via the Infotainment system

1. Tap the

function button on the Infotainment system.

2. Set preferred driving profile.

Adapting the Individual driving profile

The settings for various vehicle systems can be adjusted in the Individual driving profile:

1. Select the Individual driving profile.

2. Tap

on the function button.

3. Adjust the vehicle systems.

Displaying information on the driving profile

Additional information on the driving profile can be displayed on the Infotainment system:

1. Tap at the function button of the driving profile.

WARNING

Selecting a driving profile while the vehicle is in motion can distract you from the road. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal

injuries.

● Drive with your full attention and with responsibility.

The selected driving profile is shown on the instrument cluster display.

In the Offroad driving profile, it is not possible to shift to gear selector position . When an offroad driving profile is selected,

information is shown in the instrument cluster display.

1. Select a different driving profile in order to be able to select the position.

The Eco driving profile switches the vehicle into economical mode and helps you to drive the vehicle in an energy-efficient

manner.

The Comfort driving profile corresponds to the basic setting of the vehicle systems and leads to a comfort-oriented vehicle

setup. It is suitable for everyday use, for example.

The Sport driving profile gives you a sporty driving feeling. If you select the Sport driving profile, gear selector position will be

selected on vehicles with an automatic gearbox.

You can use the Individual driving profile to tailor individual vehicle systems to suit your personal requirements.

The Offroad driving profile makes it easier to control acceleration with the accelerator when driving offroad. The braking action

of the engine is always available and gearshifts can be prevented in critical situations. Hill Descent Control is active in the

Offroad driving profile. In order to provide better support in poor visibility conditions, the dynamic cornering light function is

adapted.

The Comfort driving profile corresponds to the basic settings of the vehicle systems when the ignition is switched on.

Behaviour of the driving profiles when the ignition is switched off and on

The vehicle system settings are reset to the Comfort driving profile when the ignition is switched off and then back on again.

The desired driving profile can be activated again:

1. Select the desired driving profile again by means of the driving profile selection.

Fault in the adaptive chassis control (DCC Pro)

The indicator lamp lights up yellow.

The message Fault: damper may be displayed on the instrument cluster display.

1. In this case, go to a suitably qualified workshop and have the system checked. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised

Volkswagen repairer.

The driving profiles or vehicle systems do not behave as expected.

1. Note the standard behaviour of the driving profiles and vehicle systems (→ Driving profile selection).

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