Passat 2015 ➤, Passat 2019 ➤, Passat Variant 2015 ➤, Passat Variant 2019 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2020
Transportation mode: switching off ⇒ page 188
Transportation devices: removing blocking pieces ⇒ page 188
Clock and date: setting ⇒ page 190
Underbody: inspecting for damage to underbody sealant, un‐
derbody panels, routing of lines, plugs ⇒ page 190
Warning stickers Passat GTE: checking ⇒ page 190
Water drain valves at rear (Passat estate): check for blockages,
clean if necessary ⇒ page 191
Toothed belt: renewing (petrol engines) ⇒ page 191
Camshaft drive toothed belt: renewing (diesel engines) ⇒ page
191
Spark plugs: renewing ⇒ page 192
4.1
Swivel joints and suspension link
mountings: inspecting
– Check boots -arrow- of lower swivel joints for leaks and
damage.
– Check lower axle mountings for large cracks, perforating
cracks or cuts in rubber material -arrows-.
– Check lower axle mountings for large cracks, perforating
cracks or cuts in rubber material -arrows-.
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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.
•
Vehicle must be in natural daylight.
– Switch on ignition.
– Turn light switch -4- to position “Auto” -2-.
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