Volkswagen Passat 2012 Manual

Service Training

Self Study Program 890113

The all new 2012 Passat

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Volkswagen Academy

Printed in U.S.A.

Printed 05/2011

Course Number 890113

is based on the latest information available at the time of

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Contents

This Self-Study Program provides information

regarding the design and function of new

models.

This Self-Study Program is not a Repair Manual.

This information will not be updated.

For maintenance and repair procedures,

always refer to the latest electronic

service information.

Note Important!

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Occupant Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Engines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Running Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Electrical Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Radio, Navigation and Telephone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Heating and Air Conditioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Knowledge Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Introduction

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This SSP portrays the design and function of new technologies and its contents will

not be updated. For current information and repair instructions, refer to the relevant

service literature.

The 2012 Passat

The seventh generation Passat has made improvements in design, comfort, quality, efﬁciency and safety

attributes.

Its straight lines, clearly structured surfaces and dynamic proportions distinguish the design of the new

generation sedan.

Highly efﬁcient gasoline and diesel engines supply ample power and fuel efﬁciency.

With its high level of quality, the new Passat is another advancement for Volkswagen.

The Passat images in this Self-Study Program (SSP) were provided by German media

during early production. North American vehicles may differ slightly.

Introduction

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Technical Data

Exterior Dimensions and Weights

Passat 2006 2012

Length 188.2 in 191.6 in

Width 71.7 in 72.2 in

Height 58 in 58.5 in

Wheelbase 106.7 in 110.4 in

Track width at front 61.1 in 62.1 in

Track width at rear 61.1 in 61.0 in

Turning circle 35.8 ft 36.4 ft

Passat 2006 2012

Gross vehicle weight 4719 lb 4387 lb

Curb weight 3577 lb 3165 - 3446 lb

Maximum roof load 220 lb 220 lb

Tank capacity 18.5 gal 18.5 gal

Drag coefﬁcient 0.295cd 0.291cd

Exterior dimensions Weights/further details

36.4in 110.4 in

191.6 in

44.8in

62.1 in

72.2 in

61.0 in

Introduction

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Interior Dimensions and Volumes

Passat 2006 2012

Luggage compartment volume 14.2 ft315.9ft3

Height off rear lid (open) 69.1 in 69.5 in

Height off load sill 28.7 in 28.7 in

Cargo area height 13.0 in 13.0 in

Interior dimensions and volumes

Passat 2006 2012

Interior length 70.7 in 70.7 in

Interior length 2nd seat row 37.7 in 39.1 in

Front headroom 38.4 in 38.3 in

Headroom 2nd seat row 37.8 in 37.8 in

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39.1 in

70.7 in

38.3 in

37.8 in

15.9 ft3

39.9in

28.7 in 13.0 in

69.5 in

Body

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Body Structure

The primary focus of body development increased body strength while reducing weight. This Passat is a

completely new develoment when compared to the previous Passat.

Modiﬁcations to Passat Sedan

• Hood

• Rear lid

• Wings

• Door skin

• Side panel

• A-pillar and door frame

• Rear panel

Up to 220 MPa pressure resistance

Up to 420 MPa pressure resistance

Over 1000 MPa pressure resistance

1 Megapascal (MPa) = 145 Pounds per Square Inch (PSI)

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Body

On this headlight module, the low beam and high beam are designed as separate H7 headlights. The side light is

integrated into the low beam headlight.

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S488_013

Light Module in Bumper

The cornering, fog and day driving lights have two

separate bulbs.

Fog and Cornering Light

(H8, 35W)

Day Driving Light (21W)

Turn Signal (24W)

Side Light (5W)

Low Beam, H7 (55W)

High Beam, H7 (55W)

Halogen Headlights

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