Volkswagen Passat W8 User manual

The Passat W8
Self-Study Programme 261
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Importa t
The Passat W8
This Self-Study Programme presents the Passat
W8. We will only explain the design and function
where the items are totally new. All the changes
described refer to the Passat model year 2 1.
The subject of the W8 engine is described in two
separate Self-Study Programmes:
●Self-Study Programme No. 248
"The W Engine Concept“
●Self-Study Programme No. 249
"The W8 Engine Management“
This Self-Study Programme explai s the desig
a d fu ctio of ew developme ts.
The co te ts of this book will ot be updated.
Please always refer to the relevant Service literature for
up-to-date inspection, adjustment and repair instructions.
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Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Occupa t protectio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Drive u its . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Power tra smissio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Ru i g gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Vehicle electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Co ve ie ce a d safety electro ics . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Heati g a d air co ditio i g system. . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

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The Passat W8
I ovatio s i the Passat W8
The top model of the Passat range is the first car from Volkswagen equipped with an 8-cylinder engine.
The Passat W8 offers luxury class refinement in performance, comfort, safety, quality and equipment.
It will be offered in saloon and estate versions.
●W8 engine 4. l/2 2 kW (275 bhp) 4 valve per cylinder
●6-speed manual gearbox or 5-speed automatic with Tiptronic
●Four-wheel drive 4 Motion
●Bi-xenon headlights
●7.5 J17“ alloy wheels with 225R/45 tyres
●Climatronic
●Fuel tank 8 l
●Exhaust system with 2 chrome tailpipes
●Special crash and acoustic measures

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This high-quality car is based on the Passat launched in model year 2 1.
The engine power output is transferred to the
road via a 6-speed manual gearbox with
four-wheel drive (4Motion). Optionally there is a
five-speed automatic gearbox with Tiptronic
and 4Motion.
The W8 engine is a totally new development.
One of the technical features is its compact size.
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The Estate
All the innovations in the Passat W8 saloon are
also in the estate. The bodies of both the estate
and the saloon have been strengthened to
improve the acoustics and increase crash safety.
But whether it is the estate or the saloon, the new
Passat W8 is recognisable from the outside by its
two chrome twin exhausts, the bi-xenon
headlights, additional chrome trims and the
17 inch alloy wheels.

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Inside, the standard equipment includes head
airbags front and rear, high-class pillar and
headliner trims, chrome and real wood trims,
exclusive upholstery, an on-board computer and
automatic air conditioning.
In the extensive list of the Passat W8's optional
extras we have included new luxury leather
seats, new sports seats, a dynamic navigation
system with audio, TV unit and Internet access, a
digital sound pack and dark tinted rear windows.
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The Saloo
Size a d weight
Length 47 3 mm
Width 1746 mm
Height 1461 mm
Wheelbase 27 3 mm
Turning circle 11.5 m
Tank capacity 8 l
27 3 mm
47 3 mm
1746 mm
1461 mm
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Front track width 1511 mm
Rear track width 151 mm
Perm. gross vehicle weight 222 kg
Kerb weight 1665 kg
Permitted roof load 1 kg
Drag coefficient .27 cd
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The Estate
27 3 mm
4682 mm
1746 mm
1497 mm
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Size a d weight
Length 4682 mm
Width 1746 mm
Height 1497 mm
Wheelbase 27 3 mm
Turning circle 11.5 m
Tank capacity 8 l
Front track width 1515 mm
Rear track width 151 mm
Perm. gross vehicle weight 229 kg
Kerb weight 1725 kg
Permitted roof load 1 kg
Drag coefficient .27 cd
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Body
Body modificatio s
To fulfill the claims of greater luxury and safety,
the body of the Passat W8 has been
strengthened. By strengthening, we make a
distinction between reinforcement to improve the
acoustics and reinforcement to increase crash
safety.
We have modified the spare wheel well to attach
the auxiliary fuel tank. On the saloon, the rear
bulkhead is welded to the rear backrest. The
backrest of the rear seat bench is therefore not
foldable.
Spare-wheel well
Welded rear
bulkhead
The cross strut between the front wheel housings is also enclosed on cars fitted with a V6 engine
(petrol and diesel models).