Volkswagen 2013 Passat User manual

2013 Passat

Just what you unexpected. You’ve probably never driven a Volkswagen like this Passat. Sure, there have been others before,
but never one like our latest expression. Never one designed in Germany specifi cally for the U.S.
market. And then built in a state-of-the-art plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Never one with
such a premium feel and still within everyone’s reach. And certainly never one that was named
the 2012 Motor Trend Car of the Year.
® That’s when you realize, you should never say never.
That’s the Power of German Engineering. 2013 Passat
TDI SEL Premium shown in Tungsten Silver Metallic

Design
Design
Design is all around us. It’s in everything we
touch. Everywhere we look. You see it in our
cars. And when you do, you realize good
design doesn’t just make a car better. It makes
life better. More enjoyable. And in the end,
an indispensable part of our lives. Take a look
around to get a better picture of what we’re
doing. All by design, of course.
Everything in the balance. The balanced proportions of
the Passat are part of what gives it an elegant, premium
quality. Your eyes follow the strong character line and
continue around the whole vehicle. Kind of explains why
you can’t keep your eyes off of it.
You feel a draft? Not everyone can always agree on the
right temperature. That’s why the Passat has an available
dual-zone automatic climate control system, so the driver
and passenger can adjust things just the way they like it.
Within reach. Grasp the contoured, multi-function steering
wheel and your hands intuitively assume a comfortable,
natural position controlling the Passat and the entertainment
system. Believe us, it’s much harder to let go.
A good blueprint. The available leather seating with Dinamica®
inserts has an extremely soft texture and feels good to the touch.
And since the inserts are made with recycled materials, you’ll
feel pretty good about them too.

Interior
Your day is filled with a lot of activities. Good thing the Passat
is filled with things that make it more comfortable. Whether
you’re running an errand downtown or just driving to the beach,
the Passat is right there with you. Step inside and you’ll find
available soft leather to soothe you. An available sunroof to let
the open sky in. And luxurious touches to make any drive even
more tranquil. The only thing you’re not comfortable with?
Getting out of the Passat.
You should sit
down for this.
2.5L SEL Premium shown in Moonrock Gray leather with Dinamica inserts

Features
Is there anyone happier than a Passat driver? We’d say the passengers come in a close
second, third, fourth, and fifth. Starting with the best-in-class rear legroom — that’s over
three feet for family, friends, and carpool buddies to quietly stretch out back there.* And to
make it even more impressive, there’s a whole list of available premium features to keep
that space inviting, refined, and oh so premium. Maybe you can be all things to all people.
• Best-in-class rear legroom*
• Leather seating surfaces with Dinamica inserts**
• Premium analog clock
• Autumn Nut Burl interior trim**
Impresses both
front and
backseat drivers.
• Power tilting/sliding sunroof**
• Heated front seats**
• 8-way power front seats with
driver’s seat memory**
*Most rear legroom in the nonpremium midsize class based on manufacturers’ published data.**Feature available on select models.
V6 SEL Premium shown in Cornsilk Beige leather with Dinamica inserts

Features Don’t sweat the
small, medium,
or large stuff.
Let’s face it, we all have our share of stuff. And the Passat is the perfect vehicle to handle it
without breaking a sweat. Pop open the trunk and take a look. It can fi t two sets of golf clubs,
picnic gear galore, or even a double side-by-side baby stroller. You’ll fi nd the inside of the
Passat just as accommodating. There’s space in the available backseat armrest where you can
store your iPod or notebook. And even a hidden driver’s side compartment for your sunglasses
or wallet. The Passat is one size that fi ts practically all.
• 15.9 cubic feet of trunk space
• Rear pass-through with console*
• 60/40-split folding rear seats
• Driver’s side glovebox
• Backseat armrest with storage*
• A cornucopia of cupholders
Cargo *Feature available on select models.
15.9cubic feet
of trunk space

Power is an amazing thing. Especially when you can
share it with everybody. And when you’ve got three
great engines to pick from, there’s more than enough to
go around. Choose between the perfectly balanced
170-horsepower 2.5L, the 280-horsepower V6 for more
oomph, or the 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel for maximum
effi ciency.* They all have that perfect precision that only
comes from German engineering. And that can only
mean one thing: You’re really going to enjoy driving it.
Power to the people.
To make the V6 engine even more exhilarating, and
to up the ante on some of the TDI models, we’ve
coupled them with the DSG® transmission with
Tiptronic® for imperceptibly fast gear changes and
seamless acceleration. We’d actually understand if
you didn’t want to share those with anybody else.
Performance
*2012 Passat 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel, manual transmission:31 city/43 highway mpg EPA estimates. Your
mileage will vary.
2.5L SE shown in Black
2.5L
3.6L V6
2.0L TDI® Clean Diesel
170 hp
280 hp
177
258
140 hp
236
lbs/ft of
torque
lbs/ft of
torque
lbs/ft of
torque

TDI Clean Diesel
Miles ahead.
Don’t you just love charts and graphs? We know we do. Our TDI Clean Diesel engine gets
43 highway miles per gallon and up to 795 miles on a single tank*— that’s more than any other
passenger car on the road. All without sacrifi cing one bit of turbocharged performance. You
could call that better than the other fi ve cars on this chart. We would call that a clean sweep.
688
663
640
630
629
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Toyota Camry Hybrid LE
Nissan Altima S
Ford Fusion Hybrid
Honda Accord EX
795 Passat TDI
*Comparisons based on manufacturers’ published data. 2012 Passat 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel, manual transmission: 31 city/43 highway mpg. Range based on 43 highway mpg EPA
estimate and an 18.5-gallon tank. Your mileage will vary. 2012 2.4L Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, automatic transmission: 35 city/40 highway mpg. Range based on 40 highway mpg EPA
estimate and a 17.2-gallon tank. 2012 2.5L Toyota Camry Hybrid, eCVT transmission: 43 city/39 highway mpg. Range based on 39 highway mpg EPA estimate and a 17-gallon tank.
2012 2.5L Nissan Altima, eCVT transmission: 23 city/32 highway mpg. Range based on 32 highway mpg EPA estimate and a 20-gallon tank. 2012 2.5L Ford Fusion Hybrid, eCVT
transmission: 41 city/36 highway mpg. Range based on 36 highway mpg EPA estimate and a 17.5-gallon tank. 2012 2.4L Honda Accord, automatic transmission: 23 city/34 highway
mpg. Range based on 34 highway mpg EPA estimate and an 18.5-gallon tank.All fuel values unless otherwise noted are EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary.
TDI SE shown in Night Blue Metallic
Miles per tank*

Sound
Sound
Solid example. You know solid construction when you hear
it. That “thunk” the door makes when you shut it tells you
everything you need to know about the way it’s engineered.
At your convenience. With the available keyless
access-equipped fob in your pocket, simply grab the
door handle to unlock it. And once inside, simply
press the ignition button to start the car.** Don’t worry,
we’ll still let you do the driving.
Please use responsibly. The new VW plant in Chattanooga,
Tennessee, was built using sustainable and responsible
environmental practices. And it’s the only LEED® Platinum-
certifi ed auto plant in the world right now. Talk about
making a fresh start.
Turn it up. We partnered with Fender® to make concert-
quality sound available in your Passat and fi ll the cabin
with the raw emotion of a live performance. Get ready
to take the show on the road.
Sound investment. Every new Passat comes with a 3-year
or 36,000-mile no-charge scheduled maintenance plan.
We call it Carefree Maintenance. And one of the best
things you’ve ever heard.
There’s no doubt that the Passat is the result of sound engineering. In fact, you
could say it’s all about the sound. The sounds it makes. The sounds it doesn’t
make. The sound system. And of course, the sound feeling you get when you
know you’ve made a good investment.
*2012 Passat 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel, manual transmission: 31 city/43 highway mpg EPA estimates.
Your mileage will vary.**See back cover for important information on this feature.
Quiet, please. Diesel engines are incredibly effi cient.*
And with VW advanced engineering, this also means a
quiet ride. We all like the sound of that.

Features
Technology
Everyone loves the latest technology. But what really makes it great is when it runs seamlessly,
effortlessly, and downright fluidly. The Passat lets you make calls with a push of a button.* Get
turn-by-turn directions from an available navigation system. Even control the entertainment
from your steering wheel. And not just any entertainment either. It’s an available Fender™ Premium
Audio System that takes what they brought to rock ’n’ roll and brings it right to your four doors.
Now you know why the word latest is always followed by the greatest .
Cutting edge
has never been
so smooth.
• 400-watt Fender Premium Audio System**
• Bluetooth® with audio streaming*
• Media Device Interface (MDI) with iPod® cable**
• Touchscreen sound system**
• Touchscreen navigation**
• Premium navigation with 4-year subscription
to SiriusXM Traffic™ and SiriusXM Travel Link™
with 3-month trial subscription**
*Requires compatible device. **Feature available on select models.
V6 SEL Premium shown in Cornsilk Beige leather with Dinamica inserts