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Vehicle Information

2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4dr Auto Lux FWD 2.0L

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Standard Equipment

Interior

12-way heated pwr leather front bucket comfort seats w/driver side memory, 4-way pwr lumbar
60/40 split folding rear seat-inc: adjustable headrests, folding center armrest w/storage compartment, cup holders
Front center armrest w/integrated storage box
Center console-inc: (2) cup holders
Front map & seatback storage pockets
Front/rear floor mats
Burled walnut wood interior trim w/brushed aluminum center console
3-spoke height-adjustable telescoping leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel w/Tiptronic controls
Immobilizer III theft-deterrent system
Tire-pressure monitoring system
Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, vehicle temp, odometer, trip odometer
Multi-function trip computer w/digital compass, temp display
Park distance control
HomeLink remote
Pwr windows-inc: front windows w/driver 1-touch up/down feature, pinch protection, key-operated open/close feature
Central pwr locking system-inc: automatic locking, selective unlocking
Remote keyless entry w/(2) integrated key transmitters
Cruise control
Remote hatchback/fuel door releases located on drivers door
Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system
AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer-inc: MP3 playback, (8) speakers, auxiliary input jack, Sirius satellite radio
Integrated roof/window antenna
Dual-zone automatic climate control w/pollen filter
Rear heating/air conditioning ducts
Rear window defroster
Lockable cooled glove box
(3) pwr outlets
Self-dimming rearview mirror
Double dual sunvisors w/illuminated vanity mirrors
Front/rear passenger assist handles
Lighting-inc: front dome light w/time delay, (2) front & (2) rear reading lights, luggage compartment light
Self-draining umbrella storage in driver side door
Front seatback storage pockets
Dual front/rear cupholders
Cargo area-inc: storage dividers, (2) tie-down hooks, cover

Processing-Other

City 20/hwy 28 (2.0L turbocharged engine/6-speed auto trans)

Safety

Passenger airbag occupancy sensor
Front height-adjustable safety belts w/pretensioners & load limiters
Rear safety belts w/load limiters in outboard seating positions
3-point safety belts in all seating positions
Center rear safety belt w/interlock
LATCH child restraint system
Child safety door locks
Electronic stabilization program w/anti-slip regulation (ASR)
Daytime running lights
Dual note horn
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/brake assist
Dual front airbags
Dual side-impact airbags
Front/rear head & side curtain airbags

Exterior

Chrome grille w/chrome accents
Automatic halogen headlights w/coming home feature
Fog lights
Daytime running lights
Body-color heated pwr side mirrors w/integrated LED turn signals, memory
2-speed adjustable intermittent rain-sensing wipers
Rear window wiper/washer
Body-color door handles
Pwr open/close rear hatch
Pwr tilt/slide sunroof-inc: tinted glass, sunshade, pinch protection, driver door pwr convenient closing
Black roof rails
Body-color bumpers
Body-color molding

Mechanical

2.0L DOHC SFI turbocharged I4 engine
6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic & OD
Electronic differential lock (EDL)
Electronic stabilization program w/anti-slip regulation (ASR)
Front wheel drive
Front MacPherson concept suspension w/triangular wishbones, stabilizer bar
Rear four-link suspension w/stabilizer bar
P235/45HR17 all-season tires
17" x 7" "Sienna" alloy wheels w/lockable bolts
Electro-mechanical dual-pinion pwr steering
Pwr front vented/rear solid disc brakes w/disc-wiping
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/brake assist
Auto hill-hold brake feature
Dual tip exhaust

 

Optional Equipment

Additional Options

REAR SIDE AIRBAGS
DYNAUDIO PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM
IPOD ADAPTER *Replaces auxiliary input adapter*
DVD NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: glovebox CD changer *Incompatible w/MP3 format*
DVD NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: iPod adapter

Paint Type

SOLID PAINT (STD)

Port Installed Options

** VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA-SEE YOUR AREA DEALER FOR A COMPLETE LIST **
(4) RUBBER MATS & TRUNK LINER (PIO)
PROTECTION KIT -inc: (4) rubber mats, trunk liner, (4) splash guards (PIO)
(4) SPLASH GUARDS (PIO)

 

Available Colors

Exterior Color -- Interior Color

  Deep Black -- Black
  Deep Black -- Latte Macchiatto
  Reflex Silver Metallic -- Black
  Reflex Silver Metallic -- Latte Macchiatto
  Cobalt Blue -- Black
  Cobalt Blue -- Latte Macchiatto
  Candy White -- Black
  Candy White -- Latte Macchiatto
  Tornado Red -- Black
  Tornado Red -- Latte Macchiatto
  United Gray -- Black
  United Gray -- Latte Macchiatto

 

Consumer Information

News - Crash Test Results

Frontal Driver :
Frontal Passenger :
Side Driver : Not Rated
Side Rear Passenger : Not Rated
Crash Test Note : Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.
NHTSA Rollover Rating :
Rollover Note : The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID : 08V235000
Mfg's Report Date : MAY 22, 2008
Component : ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected : 4000
Summary : VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 4,000 MY 2008 PASSAT AND MY 2009 TIGUAN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0T FSI ULEV II ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) CONTAINING SOFTWARE THAT MAY NOT PROPERLY CONTROL ENGINE IDLE WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING TURNED ON. IN RARE CASES, THE ECM MAY UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASE ENGINE RPM.
Consequence : AN ENGINE SURGE CAUSED BY AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM MAY SURPRISE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR AND CAN RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy : DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND UPDATE THE ECM SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
Notes : VOLKSWAGEN RECALL NO. 24M9/R7. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Warranty

Basic Years : 4
Basic Miles/km : 50,000
Drivetrain Years : 5
Drivetrain Miles/km : 60,000
Corrosion Years : 12
Corrosion Miles/km : Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years : 4
Roadside Assistance Miles/km : 50,000