Passat 2015 ➤, Passat 2019 ➤, Passat Variant 2015 ➤, Passat Variant 2019 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2020
– Check axle mountings also for following damage:
♦ Complete separation of rubber and metal parts.
♦ Large play between mounting and suspension link, which
has a considerably negative effect on the function of the
mounting.
Note
♦ Superficial cracks and cuts as well as minor separations of
the rubber element from the metal part do not significantly
affect the operation of the elasto-kinematic mounting and do
not constitute a basis for a complaint.
♦ Damage to the thin rubber skin over cavities due to con‐
struction is also permissible.
♦ Play between bearing and axle component is permissible as
long as there is no negative effect on the function of the
bearing.
4.2
Automatic headlight control and static
cornering light: checking function
Note
The automatic headlight control was formerly called driving light
assist.
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Vehicle must be in natural daylight.
– Switch on ignition.
– Turn light switch -4- to position “Auto” -2-.
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4. Descriptions of work
Passat 2015 ➤, Passat 2019 ➤, Passat Variant 2015 ➤, Passat Variant 2019 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2020
The headlights may not light in brightness.
The rain and light sensor is located centrally at top of wind‐
screen -arrow-.
– Switch on ignition.
– Turn light switch -4- to position “Auto” -2-.
– Cover light/rain sensor -arrow- from outside with your hand
or a suitable object.
This measures the light incidence and the headlights are
switched on.
– Turn light switch -4- to position “0” -1- and switch off ignition.
Static cornering light
Note
The static cornering light is deactivated when “ECO” is selected
as the driving mode.
The static cornering light is integrated in the headlights.
– Start the engine.
– Switch on dipped headlight.
– Switch on turn signal.
– Check cornering light.
– Repeat procedure on other side.
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