Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 01.2019
Adjusting right headlight
1 - Lateral adjustment
2 - Height adjustment
– Turn height adjustment screw -2- until setting is correct.
Note
In some markets, the adjustment bolt for lateral adjustment is
-1- encapsulated. Lateral adjustment is not permissible here.
– Turn lateral adjustment screw -1- until setting is correct.
The adjustment bolts for the left headlight are a mirror image.
Subsequent check of right headlight
Caution
The subsequent check of the headlight is performed using the
test pattern for the dipped beam headlight.
It is not permitted to change the lateral setting of the headlight
any more during the check. Readjusting the vertical setting is
permissible.
– Check headlight setting.
– Adjust height setting of headlight, if necessary.
Note
♦ Adjustment of the left headlight is carried out in the same se‐
quence.
♦ The adjustment bolts for the left headlight are a mirror image.
4.51
Headlight adjustment: checking fog
lights
Note
♦ Additional weights are no longer used.
♦ Instead, a different inclination setting on the headlight adjust‐
ment unit is used.
♦ If the maintenance tables are used, the settings are displayed
in the vehicle-specific maintenance list as of model year 2014.
♦ As of model year 2014 the headlight adjustment is subject to
a separate charge.
Test and adjustment prerequisites ⇒ page 147
Check headlight adjustment. ⇒ page 148
Adjusting fog lights and other auxiliary lights. ⇒ page 148
4.51.1
Test and adjustment conditions
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Tyre pressure OK
4. Descriptions of work:
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Maintenance - Edition 01.2019
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Lenses must not be damaged or dirty.
Reflectors and bulbs OK.
The vehicle must be rolled forward and backward several me‐
tres or front and rear springs must be bounced fully several
times so that springs settle.
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Vehicle and headlight adjuster must be on a level surface.
Vehicle and headlight adjuster must be aligned.
Inclination must be set.
Refer to the ⇒ operating instructions for headlight adjustment
units .
4.51.2
Headlight adjustment: checking
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Headlight adjustment unit - VAS 5046 A-
♦ Headlight adjustment unit - VAS 5047 A-
♦ Headlight adjustment unit - VAS 621 001-
The inclination on the headlight adjustment unit is set according
to the fuel level in the fuel tank.
Inclination setting for fog lights
Fill level of
fuel gauge
Inclination
0 to 1/2
1/2 to 1
2.2 %
2.0 %
Fog lights:
– Check whether the upper light-dark border touches the setting
line and runs horizontally over the entire width of the test
screen.
Other additional lights:
Additionally retrofitted lights of other systems must be checked
and set according to valid guidelines.
4.51.3
Fog lights and other auxiliary lights: ad‐
justing
Note
As of model year 2014 the headlight adjustment is subject to a
separate charge.
Fog light in right bumper:
Location of adjustment screw on left-hand fog light is a mirror im‐
age.
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4. Descriptions of work:
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 01.2019
– Turn adjustment screw -arrow A- to adjust beam range.
There is no provision for lateral adjustment.
Note
The adjuster screw for the left fog light is a mirror image.
Other additional lights
Additionally retrofitted lights of other systems must be checked
and set according to valid guidelines.
4.52
Sliding sunroof drains: checking for
blockage, cleaning if necessary
Open sliding sunroof completely.
– Check water drain at front -arrows- for contamination, and
clean if necessary.
– Carefully pour tap water from a measuring beaker into water
drain at front. Proceed with caution to make sure no water en‐
ters the vehicle interior.
– Check under vehicle if water emerges in area of front wheel
housing.
– Repeat procedure on other side of vehicle.
– If no water emerges at relevant positions, clean sunroof
drains.
Note
Cleaning of the sliding sunroof drains is a repair measure which
is subject to a separate charge when performed.
4.53
Service interval display: resetting
Resetting service interval display using vehicle diagnostic tester
⇒ page 150
Resetting service interval display without vehicle diagnostic tester
⇒ page 150
Additional information for service interval display ⇒ page 5
The service interval display must be reset (adapted) during
♦ delivery inspection
♦ Every oil change service and interval service.
♦ each oil change (flexible/fixed)
.
Until now, only service events linked to oil changes could be dis‐
played in the service interval display. Service stickers have been
used for all other service events.
Model year
Service interval display for oil
change service / interval service
(channel 1)
Service interval display for inspec‐
tion service (channel 2)
►2013
yes
no
4. Descriptions of work:
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