2022 Volkswagen Passat Owners Manual - Driver side

Driver side

Fig. 6 Driver’s side overview.

1. Instrument cluster ⇒ Overview of the analog instrument cluster

   • With warning and indicator lights ⇒  Symbols in the instrument cluster

2. Light switch ⇒ Headlights
3. Turn signal and high beam lever ⇒ Switching the turn signals on and off, ⇒ Switching the high beam headlights on and off
4. Windshield wiper/washer lever ⇒ Window wipers
5. Multi-function steering wheel controls:

   • For driver assistance systems ⇒ Driver assistance systems

   • For menu selection ⇒ Operating the analog instrument cluster

   • For audio, navigation  ⇒ Infotainment system, ⇒ Navigation

   • For opening the phone menu or accepting phone calls 

   • For adjusting the volume  

   • For voice operation activation  (may not function depending on the equipment) ⇒ Voice control

6. Ignition switch ⇒ Ignition switch
7. Control for instrument and switch lighting ⇒ Instrument and switch illumination
8. Lever for adjusting the steering wheel position ⇒ Steering wheel
9. Horn
10. Pedals ⇒ Pedals
11. Installation location of driver’s front airbag ⇒ Airbag system
12. Vents ⇒ Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
13. Storage compartment