Volkswagen PASSAT - YEAR 2001 Manual
Summary of PASSAT - YEAR 2001
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1 the passat, model year 2001 self-study programme 251 service..
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2 new important note the passat, model year 2001 this self-study programme summarises the design features of the passat 2001. It provides you with information about the various engines and gearboxes, the front and rear axle configurations, the electronics and the modifications to the convenience sys...
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3 at a glance concisely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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4 brief description of vehicle the passat 2001 is based on the highly successful predecessor model. In revising the vehicle, volkswagen's designers retained the characteristic basic shape of the saloon, with its distinctive dome roof. The front end of the passat has been redesigned, and particularly...
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5 concisely ● improved crash concept ● solar roof 251_103 the headlights have clear lenses and the indicator lights are built into the headlights. Bi-xenon headlights with dynamic headlight range control are also available. The rear end has been revised also, including the rear lights..
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6 concisely the variant has been revised, too. In addition to the new front-end design, which is identical in the variant and saloon, the rear end and the rear lights have been redesigned in the variant. Variant ● new locking concept with radio wave folding key (fob) built into the driver's door..
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7 concisely all technical modifications apply to saloon and variant. ● distance control ● comfort-enhanced air conditioning system ● spare wheel fitted with ready-for-road tyre 251_104 the passat has a new locking concept. All models come with radio wave folding keys. There is no lock cylinder on th...
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8 concisely saloon dimensions and weights model my 2001 my 1997 length 4703 mm 4675 mm width 1746 mm 1740 mm height 1462 mm 1459 mm wheelbase 2703 mm 2707 mm turning circle 11.4 m 11.4 m tank capacity 62 l 62 l drag coefficient 0.27 c w 0.27 c w weight (unladen) 1277 kg 1233 kg 2703 mm (2707) 4703 m...
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9 concisely variant dimensions and weights model my 2001 my 1997 length 4682 mm 4675 mm width 1746 mm 1740 mm height 1470 mm 1459 mm wheelbase 2705 mm 2707 mm turning circle 11.4 m 11.4 m tank capacity 62 l 62 l drag coefficient 0.27 c w 0.27 c w weight (unladen) 1319 kg 1282 kg 2705 mm (2707) 4682 ...
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10 environmental protection the water management plan the water management plan for wolfsburg plant environmental protection is a matter of fundamental importance. Each and everyone of us should strive to protect the environment wherever possible, day by day. You are required to think pro-environmen...
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11 environmental protection the emden plant the emden plant, where the majority of passat models are built, was the first automobile manufacturing plant in europe to be certified (in september 1995). The plant was re-audited and re- certified in september 1998. West combined heat and power station p...
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12 safety occupant protection the front airbags full-size airbags are fitted in the passat 2001 on the driver's and front passenger's sides. As in the predecessor model, the airbags have filling volumes of approximately 64 and 120 litres respectively. The central airbag control unit is located behin...
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13 safety the complete part number of the airbag control unit, together with the index (colour code) must be quoted when ordering side impact sensors because these sensors are not labelled with a parameter index. The part number and the colour index can only be read out, or reproduced, from the prod...
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14 safety belts and belt tensioners round off the restraint system. Standard belt tensioner systems are used in the outer seat positions, front and rear. These systems deploy mechanically and pyrotechnically. The upper part of the belt buckles in the new passat is flexible. The lower part is rigidly...
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15 safety child restraint systems to make use of the integrated child safety seats, the elements of the seat cushion have to be raised and locked in place. An additional shoulder belt guide corrects the belt position for children with a height from 1.3m - 1.5m. A belt guide hook on the booster cushi...
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16 body body reinforcements the body of the passat 2001 was reinforced in the zones described below. In other words, the body panels have been thickened and the spot welds have been supplemented with laser-welded seams. Roof cross strut side member, right b-pillar, right.
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17 body vehicle safety and natural body vibration (40 hz) have been greatly improved as a result of these modifications. Wheel housing, inner surface (sheet-metal reinforcements have been welded in on the left and right ) b-pillar, left side member, left side member, top right side member, top left ...
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18 the engines on the following pages, you will find descriptions of the engines to be used in the new passat. They include specifications, torque and performance curves, as well as details of technical features and engine modifications. In developing all engines, special emphasis was put on raising...
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19 the engines the engine is an improved version of the 1.6-litre petrol engine developing 74kw. The following components were optimised with regard to friction work and mass for higher fuel economy: ● the conrods ( trapezoidal conrods ) were opti- mised for mass ● the piston lands were lowered to r...
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20 the engines 1.8-litre 110 kw petrol engine with 5 valves per cylinder and turbocharger the engine was adopted from the predecessor model and adapted to meet the applicable exhaust emissions regulations, as outlined below. ● no intermediate shaft ● oil pump is chain driven ● piston crown cooling v...
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21 the engines 2.0-litre 85 kw petrol engine the 2.0-litre engine was adopted from the predecessor model. In vehicles which have automatic transmission, an electrical vacuum pump produces the vacuum required for the brake booster (see page 43). Specifications engine code azm displacement 1984 cm 3 t...
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22 the engines the following modifications have been made to this engine: ● 4 valves per cylinder ● r oller cam follower valve gear ● b uilt - up camshaft ● c amshaft timing control intake and exhaust camshafts ● plastic twin-path intake manifold ● e lectric throttle drive ● "t umble " intake port t...
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23 the engines 2.8-litre 142 kw v-6 petrol engine with 5 valves per cylinder the passat is still powered by the high- performance 2.8-litre v-6 petrol engine. The following improvements were made to this engine: ● 2 lambda probes were integrated in the exhaust line before the catalyst and ● after th...
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24 the engines 1.9-litre 74 kw tdi engine with the 1.9-litre 74 kw tdi engine is based on the 1.9-litre tdi engine developing 85 kw. It differs from the basic engine in the following respects: ● the software used in the engine control unit was adapted to the lower engine power. ● the injectors have ...
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25 the engines the 1.9-litre 96 kw tdi engine with pump injection system the 1.9-litre 96 kw tdi engine differs from 1.9- litre 74kw tdi engine with pump injection system in the following respects: ● the software used in the engine control unit was adapted to the higher engine power. ● the injectors...
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26 the engines the 2.5l v-6 tdi engine developing 110 k w has demonstrated its success in the predecessor model and will also be used in the passat 2001 the 2.5-litre v-6 tdi engine developing 110 kw the following technical innovations were employed to improve mixture preparation and reduce exhaust ...
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27 manual gearboxes 5-speed manual gearbox 012/01w the 012 or 01w manual gearbox has a proven service record in the predecessor model. It will be installed as a 5-speed gearbox in combination with all petrol engines and also in the 74 kw diesel engine. 5-speed manual gearbox 01a the 01a four-wheel d...
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28 power transmission automatic gearbox the new passat is available with the same automatic transmission as in the predecessor model. The design and function of both automatic transmissions have been adopted without change. The 01n four-speed automatic gearbox is notable for: ● driver- and situation...
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29 power transmission engine/gearbox combinations 1.6-litre alz 1.8-litre awt 2.0-litre azm 2.3-litre azx 2.8-litre amx 1.9-litre avb 1.9-litre avf 2.5-litre akn 012 / 01w 012 / 01w 01 e 01 e 01n 01n 01 v 01 v 01n 01 v 01 v 01 a 01 a 01 a 01 a 01 v 01 v 012 / 01w 012 / 01w 012 / 01w front 4 motion 2...
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30 running gear the front axle is a four-link front suspension. It has been is accomodated to the modified vehicle dimensions and axle loads, as compared to the previous passat. The rack-and-pinion steering system the new passat has hydraulic power steering as standard. The four-link front suspensio...
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31 the torsion beam rear axle in the torsion beam rear axle , the spring/ damper settings have been adapted to the modified axle loads. Modified offset depth rim offset depth was reduced to 37 mm from 45 mm, with the result that the wheel is now flush with the body exterior. Wheels fitted with winte...
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32 running gear the brakes the front and rear disc brakes are configured for excellent deceleration under braking. New, larger brakes will therefore be used in the new passat depending on engine type. The new passat still has a bosch 5.3 anti-lock braking system with esp. This system allows the driv...
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33 running gear all petrol engines which have automatic transmission conforming to exhaust emission standard eu4 will have an electrical vacuum pump for brake servos. This pump is required: because not enough vacuum is provided for the brake booster via the intake manifold during the cold-starting p...
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34 running gear the 4-wheel-drive version of the passat has a double wishbone rear suspension with a closed tubular subframe attached to which are the track control arms for wheel location and the differential. Insulating bonded rubber bushes provide good acoustic isolation from the vehicle body. Th...
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35 running gear notes.
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36 the electrics is distributed, as in the passat 97. The fitting locations of the fuse holders, relay carriers, auxiliary relay carriers and connector stations have been adopted without change. The wiring harnesses have been extended to include new systems (solar roof, distance control, dynamic nav...
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37 the electrics window lifter motor with integrated door control unit control unit for distance control (in luggage compartment on right) tv tuner cd changer dsp dash panel insert with immobiliser control unit and diagnosis interface (gateway) window lifter motor with integrated door control unit c...
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38 the electrics a bi-xenon headlight is available as an optional extra in place of the standard triaxial ellipsoid headlight. In this headlight module, a gas discharge lamp produces both the low and high beams. The high beam is intensified by a h7 lamp which also bridges the period until the gas di...
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39 the electrics more light means more safety the passat, model year 2001, uses the bi-xenon headlight system. The system's improved luminous efficiency provides higher active driving safety, because hazards can now be recognised sooner. The wider range and increased brightness of the light beam ena...
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40 the electrics until now, no single gas discharge headlight has been capable of producing both low and high beams. Hence, it was not possible to adjust the light/dark boundary while driving. A solenoid-operated mechanical shutter is used to produce the xenon low and high beams. This mechanism scre...
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41 the electrics statutory requirements where gas discharge headlights are used in a vehicle, the following auxiliary equipment is required to be installed to avoid dazzling other road users: ● a headlight cleaning system ● automatic headlight range control 251_306 251_307 the shutter screens off pa...
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42 the electrics the passat 2001 with bi-xenon headlights has automatic headlight range control. The task of the automatic headlight range control is to adjust the headlights to compensate for variation in ride height as a function of payload. The automatic headlight range control also compensates f...
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43 the electrics the dash panel insert the dash panel insert is the group dash panel insert with blue backlighting and translucent red dials. The modified design and chrome-bezeled instruments stand out. The instruments are now operated by stepping motors. The dash panel insert is available in three...
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44 the electrics new warning lamps: designation symbol function selector lever lock k169 serves to remind the driver to depress the brake. The selector lever lock on automatic transmissions is released in this way door/tailgate open warning lamps (k116/k123-k127) indicates open doors/tailgate. In ve...
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45 the electrics function the first phase (key recognition) is identical to that of function immobiliser ii. However, the mode of communication between the engine control unit and the immobiliser control unit has changed. The engine control unit generates a number (variable code) by means of a rando...
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46 the electrics networking of can systems injection pump (v-6 tdi) gearbox control unit brake control unit (abs, esp,...) airbag control unit wheel angle sen- sor (for esp) radio (double din us market) multifunctional steering wheel fuel tank sender (b5-w8 only) climatronic driver door con- trol un...
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47 the electrics the gateway must be informed of the can users by means of the "encode control units“ function. The address word for the gateway control unit is 19. All control units from the drive train are connected to the drivetrain can bus (highspeed). All control units for convenience systems a...
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48 the electrics ● standard radio wave remote control with additional button for tailgate remote release (rlr) ● the lock cylinder on the front passenger's side has been deleted. ● new tailgate locking concept the tailgate can be released: - by pressing the button in the new driver's door switch uni...
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49 the electrics memory seat the electronic seat adjustment was improved in the following areas: ● the memory control unit now has a nonvolatile memory which retains stored seating positions while the battery terminals are disconnected. ● it is no longer necessary to initialise the seat after having...
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50 the electrics the solar roof generates electric current via integrated solar cells. This powers the fresh air blower, which cools down the vehicle interior to approx. 20°c. The system operates when the ignition is off and when the sliding roof is open or tilted. A dc/dc converter is mounted on th...
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51 the electrics the distance control (adk) aids parking in reverse. For this purpose, four ultrasound converters are built into in the rear bumper. The control unit is located in the luggage compartment on the rear left. The tone generator is under the rear window shelf in the saloon and built into...
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52 the electrics the radio navigation system mfd radio navigation system with dynamic route guidance the traffic data used by the system is based on the rds tmc service which is supported by radio stations and soon to be available throughout europe. Use of a rds-tmc control unit allows the driver to...
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53 the electrics in comparison to older systems, which can only display the position of the vehicle on the planned route (static route guidance), the new navigation system also displays information on traffic conditions and updates the planned route to a destination in the event of traffic delays (d...
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54 the electrics public and private tmc services for broadcasting general traffic information are freely available in all european countries. These messages relate to road safety and various traffic delays. Europe's free and public services are collectively known as the "alert service“. Other tmc se...
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55 the electrics the tv function is an extended function of the navigation system. All terrestrial programs can be received with the tv tuner. Terrestrial programs are all programs that can be received using a normal antenna, and not programs that can only be received by satellite. The tv tuner is c...
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56 the electrics the system which provides dynamic navigation and tv tuner includes the following components: ● radio navigation system (rns) with multifunctional display ● window aerial with amplifier ● tv tuner with control unit in the luggage com- partment on the left dynamic navigation with tv t...
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57 the electrics a wiring harness for connecting a mobile phone is available for the passat 2001. The mobile phone rest is attached to the dash panel. The mobile phone is connected to an interface box fitted below the armrest. The interface box is the interface between the mobile phone, the vehicle ...
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58 the electrics the heating and air conditioning system the climatronic air conditioning system has been provided with an additional temperature sensor, as compared to the previous model. The temperature sensor is built in the air duct on the outlet side of the evaporator. It is designated "evapora...
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59 the electrics compressor self-diagnosis a fault in the temperature sensor is entered in the control unit's fault memory. The signal from the sensor can be checked in the self-diagnosis data block. 251_012 this allows the ambient temperature (g17 and g89) and the air outlet temperature on the outl...
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60 index a a luminium cylinder head with roller cam follower (rsh) - ssp 196 b b elt tensioners / belts - ssp 192 b uilt - up camshaft - ssp 243 c c amshaft timing control - ssp 246 c rankcase ventilation - ssp 241 d d ouble wishbone rear suspension - ssp 194 e e lectric throttle drive - ssp 210 f f...
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61 index index s t t orsion beam rear suspension - ssp 102 t rapezoidal conrod - ssp 209 t umble intake port - ssp 198 t urbocharger - ssp 190 u v v-6 tdi engine - ssp 183 w x y z.
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62 notes.
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63 notes.
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64 for internal use only © volkswagen ag, wolfsburg all rights reserved. Technical specifications subject to change without notice. 040.2810.70.20 technical status: 09/00 ❀ this paper is produced from non-chlorine-bleached pulp. 251.