With the optional power seats, you can adjust your seat 12 different ways. Thats up, down, back, forth, lumbar and everything in between with just the touch of a button. (Driver side only)

Airbags** are passive safety features that are found in every VW. They’re activated in certain types of vehicle collisions when sensors trigger their deployment in just milliseconds. You can also choose to get your VW with 2 additional airbags for added safety. Safe Happens.

You can fold down 60, 40 or 100 percent of the back seat flat. Why not 50/50? Because sometimes you need to use a little extra room for cargo without having to ask one of your friends to get out and walk.

The Adaptive Front Lighting System comes standard with your Passat’s Bi-Xenon™ headlamps and actually turns the headlamp up to 15 degrees in the direction you’re headed while cruising at freeway speeds. At slow speeds, AFS turns an additional bulb in the direction you’re turning with the flick of the blinker.

VW uses steel reinforcements in the doors which are designed to absorb and redirect impact energy upon a side impact basically creating a steel cage to protect passengers. Sounds good on paper. Even better on impact.

ABS stands for the Anti-lock Brake System. It’s an electronically regulated hydraulic braking system which helps prevent the vehicle from sliding under hard braking by preventing wheel lock-up. ABS, some say it means "Always Brake Safely."

Anti-Slip Regulation helps prevent wheel slippage at all speeds and denies engine power in situations when wheel slip is detected. So, balance and equal traction are never compromised.**

Whether you’re going up or downhill, once you come to a complete stop, you can go ahead and take your foot off the brake. Your Passat controls the hydraulic pressure to prevent the vehicle from rolling forward or backward. Once you tap the gas pedal, you’ll get going again.

Once a VW hits 8 miles per hour, the doors automatically lock. This helps to keep the passengers safe inside the cabin of the VW. Just pull the handle twice to unlock the doors, or hit the unlock button.

As part of our Crash Response System, your VW will automatically unlock all doors after the airbags** are deployed. Why? Simple, so you can get out faster and easier. And if ever need be, rescue workers can get in faster and easier too.

If you do have an accident and the airbags** deploy, your hazard lights automatically turn on to cut down on the odds of another accident.

Intuitively designed, to keep your concentration on the road, VW’s automatic window buttons work like our windows up for up, down for down. Brilliant.

This little hole makes your VW a lot cooler. The auxiliary input is located inside the glove box of your Passat. You can plug in your iPod® or even your guitar and listen to it through your Passat’s stereo.

A VW headlamp system which shines brighter than halogen or normal filament bulbs. The light beam in a Bi-Xenon headlamp is created by an arc of electricity inside the light bulb filled with xenon gas. And, both the low and high beams use the same bulb. The figurative "good idea" light bulb.

VW thought it would be polite to let you know if your brake pads are almost worn away before they’re gone completely and they possibly damage your brake rotors. Thus the indicator.

To prevent accidental shifting in a VW, your foot has to be on the brake in order to shift out of drive - in any direction. With this system, you also can’t remove the key from the ignition if the brake isn’t pressed. In fact, you can’t remove the key unless your VW model is in park, either. Safety, safety, safety. (Automatic Only)

Like little secret hiding spots to the left and right of the hazards button, there are a couple of small compartments. We won’t tell anyone if you don’t.

For additional safety, there’s an additional third brake light mounted higher than the others, right in the middle of your VW’s backside. Baby, got brakes.

VW’s climate control system that automatically controls the cabin temperature. Once the user sets the desired temperature, Climatronic takes over to maintain that temperature, regardless of fluctuations in the outside air temperature. Climatronic also allows the driver and passenger to set their own desired temperature, creating 2 custom climates. Hey, "shotgun" deserves some control too.

All VW models are designed so even the foot pedals can break off helping to reduce the chances of foot injuries. It’s an amazing feet (sorry we couldn’t resist.)

Every VW is equipped with daytime running lights. After all, research proves they improve driver visibility in oncoming traffic during the day. And no need to worry about turning them on your friendly neighborhood VW will take care of it for you.

The deformable steering column is designed to actually collapse upon impact to help prevent injuries to the driver. Think pirate’s spyglass.

An antenna system which has 2 physical antennae. Whichever antenna has the stronger signal for any given channel is used as the receiver, making sure you get the best reception possible. This antenna is built into the VW’s windshield or trunk.

Everything on a VW is carefully thought out. Even the reflectors on the doors are strategically placed for maximum visibility by other drivers when the door is open. In accordance with German logic: the more people that are aware of your presence, the safer you are.

These are the stars of our safety system. They’re activated in certain types of vehicle collisions when sensors trigger their deployment in just milliseconds. Safe Happens.

Located below and to the left of your steering wheel, there’s a small glove box, just for the driver. Why should your co-pilot be the only one with a handy compartment?

The available Dynaudio stereo features 10 high-end speakers (4 tweeters, 2 mid-range and 4 woofers) and 600 watts. It’s even got Digital Sound Processor (DSP) technology built in.

Working in conjunction with our Anti-lock Braking System, EBD senses exactly how your VW is braking, then applies just the right amount of braking power to each individual wheel as needed. For example, brake hard and the weight shifts to the front of your car; EBD senses that and applies more braking up front. So if you’re ever forced to slam on the brakes there’s a better chance you’ll stay in a straight line. And in your lane.

No need to pull levers or push pedals to set your e-brake. Just simply press the e-brake button and theyll set themselves. Once youre ready to get going, just press the button again and the e-brake will release itself.

Your VW is constantly monitoring your safety. Take the safety belts for example. To make sure there’s always the appropriate tension on your safety belt, it’s continually adjusting with your movements, keeping the belt snug against your body. One more way we prove we want to hold on to you as long as we can.

Sometimes when you downshift too hard, the reduced gear ratio and engine compression can cause skidding. Not with the intelligence of VW at the wheel. Using the wheel speed sensors, the system monitors the drive wheels for slippage and modulates engine braking torque to prevent skidding.

In conjunction with the ABS, ASR and EDL system, plus additional sensors, the Electronic Stabilization Program helps the driver maintain their intended course during evasive maneuvering, like avoiding an accident, by applying brake pressure to specific wheels.

The side view mirrors have the blinkers built right into them. This helps vehicles to the left or right of you know when you’re turning or changing lanes much more easily. And as an added bonus, it’s easier to spot when you’ve left your blinker on.

Airbags** get all the headlines. And as well these side airbags should. Theyre activated in certain types of vehicle collisions when sensors trigger their deployment in just milliseconds. Unlike a lot of manufacturers these deploy to fill the area between the passenger and the door from the seat bolster. If you ever need them you’ll be glad they do.

As an integral part of our Crash Response System, your VW is designed to automatically shut off the fuel pump whenever an airbag** deploys. Helping keep the fuel in the tank where it should be.

Ever notice that you rarely see a rusted-out VW on the road? That’s because all the body panels on a Volkswagen are built with fully galvanized steel. Which helps prevent corrosion perforation or whatever else may be caused by unknown city sludge.

It’s all about better visibility. This helps make sure your side view mirrors don’t fog up in the worst weather. A nicety that borders on necessity.

What good are washer nozzles if they are frozen closed? Your washer nozzles on your VW can heat up to keep ice from forming over them.

The standard manual seats were designed to let you find the absolute most comfortable driving position possible, because after safety comes comfort.

If it’s easier for you to reach everything, it’s easier for you to drive more safely. This feature gives you a custom fit, while allowing the airbag** to be placed in the best possible position for you. Literally, and figuratively. Also, the steering column is designed to collapse like a telescope to help reduce impact on impact.

Sometimes, drivers will apply the brake quickly, but without enough pressure to activate the ABS system. VW’s HBA recognizes how quickly the brakes were pressed, and automatically kicks in maximum ABS effectiveness to give you maximum deceleration.

Part of the theft deterrent system, this system will allow the vehicle to start only if a key with the appropriate digital coding is inserted into the ignition. If anything without that coding is inserted into the ignition, the immobilizer disables the ignition and your VW cannot be started.

Most cars have door levers, not handles. The VW door handle lets you wrap your hand around it, not just your fingertips. It’s easier on your hands, and allows you to exert more force if you are ever in an emergency situation. Plus, we’ve specifically placed the door handle cables in places where they are less likely to be damaged if an accident occurs.

It’s a logo. It’s a latch. It’s a logo. It’s a latch. It’s a logo. It’s a latch.

Windshield wipers? A safety feature? Absolutely. In a VW, when it’s not raining hard enough to turn the wipers on continually, our intermittent feature wipes away rain just often enough so you can see the road clearly.

To start your Passat, just insert the entire fob into the ignition and push. VROOM! To turn it off, just press it again. And, thanks to selective unlocking, you can choose which doors unlock when you press the unlock button. Use the panic button for safety or to find your car in a crowded lot. If the key can do this, imagine what the rest of the car is like.

With the VW lane change feature, all you’ve got to do is tap the blinker once in the direction of your choice when changing lanes and the blinker will blink 3 times, all on its own. Smart blinker.

The rear markers, brake lights and turn signal lights are all illuminated using Light Emitting Diodes. LEDs illuminate instantly, they use less energy and last significantly longer than standard light bulbs. Good for safety and the environment.

A standardized system for installing child seats in a vehicle. Helps keep child seats stable and secure in the event of impact.

The leather wrapped multi-function steering wheel in your Passat lets you control the radio without ever taking your hands off the wheel. With the sport package, Tiptronic® paddle shifters are right at your fingertips too. Can you say "happy hands"?

Your VW navigation system comes preset with your home address programmed in, allowing you to find directions from your home to just about anywhere on the planet. It even allows you to program stops into your trip, in case you want to pick up some Chinese food on the way home. It also allows you to choose between the shortest distance and the fastest way to get there.

VW calls them optimized head restraints because after lots of testing, we positioned the head restraint at an optimum position to help reduce the chance of whiplash-type injuries during a rear collision. We use our heads when we’re protecting them.

The Park Distance Control system uses ultrasonic sound waves and sensors in the rear and front bumpers which let you know when you’re getting close to an object.

Talk about smart your VW can detect the size of both you and your passenger, then deploy the airbags** more effectively based on the severity of impact if you have an accident.

Every VW is equipped with power windows. It’s not because we think you’re lazy, it’s because we think you deserve it. And they all have pinch protection, which helps reduce the risk of injury to a set of unsuspecting fingers when the windows are closing.

It tilts. It slides. It’s got pinch protection. And it’s tinted so you don’t get toasted when the sun comes out to play.

With rain-sensing wipers, you don’t have to worry about controlling the speed of the wipers in the rain, they’ll take care of it for you. A small sensor in the windshield detects how much water is obstructing your vision. And, since Mother Nature can change her mind quickly, these wipers adjust their speed automatically.

Improving a driver’s control out on the road has a great deal to do with being able to see what’s in front of you. Or, behind, in this case. Every VW we make offers rear window defogging. While some look at it as a lovely amenity, we view it as a crucial part of offering better visibility and better safety.

Load limiters sense how much force the safety belt is exerting on the occupant after the pretensioners have activated, and will let a little bit of safety belt line out if they detect too much force on the passenger to help reduce the potential for injuries. We’re about comfort and safety. We’re about comfort and safety.

The front seat safety belt pretensioner is a pyrotechnic or gas operated device, which is triggered during moderate or severe impact to reduce excess slack between the front passengers and their safety belt. In layman’s terms they tighten up if a crash happens to help keep you even safer.

VWs want you to know everyone is safe. That’s why if any passenger isn’t wearing his or her safety belt, your VW gives you a gentle heads up.

Thanks to our unibody construction, inside every VW a specially reinforced safety cage is designed to help keep you safe, while the outside "crumples" around you. This is one instance you won’t mind feeling caged in.

Stable is good. Placed on the front and rear suspension, these bars minimize your VW’s tilt in a sharp turn again, giving you better control of your vehicle, letting you stop quicker.

A sensor built into the valve stem of each tire reads the air pressure, alerting you on your instrument panel when the pressure in one or more of your tires is too low. It only makes sense properly inflated tires make the vehicle both safer and more fuel-efficient.

Now, thanks to the built-in umbrella holder in the door, when you see a pedestrian caught in the rain, you can come to their rescue.

Use the valet key hidden inside your key fob to lock your glove box and gas door when you valet your VW. This will help make sure that all your personals stay personal.

Yet another upgraded safety feature VW chooses to offer standard that others don’t even offer. When you push the brake pedal, pads squeeze both sides of the disc to slow and stop the wheel. Our vented brake rotors cool better so they work better, too. To date, it’s the most effective ABS platform available. When it comes to safety we don’t mind bragging.