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2022 Volkswagen Passat Owners Manual - Parking



Parking

Parking the vehicle

WARNING

Parking the vehicle incorrectly can result in the vehicle rolling, even on slight downhill slopes. This can cause accidents and serious injuries.

  • When parking, always follow the steps in the specified order.

  • Make sure the parking brake is set before exiting the vehicle and the red  indicator light in the instrument cluster display is on.

  • Never remove the remote vehicle key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, the steering lock could engage suddenly. Then you would not be able to steer the vehicle.

  1. Press and hold the brake pedal.

  2. In vehicles with an automatic transmission, move the selector lever into the P position.

  3. Set the parking brake ⇒ Operating the parking brake.

  4. On uphill and downhill slopes, turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle will roll into a curb if it begins moving.

  5. Stop the engine and switch the ignition off ⇒ Stopping the engine. The red  indicator light in the instrument cluster display will turn on.

  6. Remove your foot from the brake pedal.

  7. To engage the steering lock, you may need to turn the steering wheel slightly.

  8. Exit the vehicle ⇒ . Pay attention to other road users.

  9. Take all vehicle keys with you and lock the vehicle.

WARNING

If children, people requiring assistance or animals are left unattended in the vehicle, there is a risk of accidents and serious injuries.

  • Never leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle. They could release the parking brake and move the selector lever or gear shift lever, which would set the vehicle in motion.

  • Never leave children, people requiring assistance or animals in the vehicle. Depending on the season, the temperature inside the vehicle could become very high or low.

  • Always take all vehicle keys with you when leaving the vehicle.

To avoid damage and dangerous situations, always park the vehicle in a suitable parking area ⇒ .

NOTICE

Any unevenness in the ground, as well as sand and mud may mean that the vehicle cannot be parked safely and may be damaged.

  • Always park the vehicle on solid and level ground.

NOTICE

Vehicle components that are low to the ground such as the bumpers, spoilers, and parts of the suspension could be damaged when driving over objects protruding up from the ground.

  • Drive carefully over driveways, ramps, curbs and fixed barriers, as well as when driving through dips.


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