Safe happens.
The Prevent and Preserve Safety System
Every Volkswagen comes standard with the 47 safety features that make up the Prevent
and Preserve Safety System. The features work together to both help you avoid an accident
and protect you if an accident is unavoidable. And we are constantly updating it because
when it comes to your safety, there’s always room for improvement. vw.com/safehappens
5 Star front passenger side impact rating*
Star rear passenger side impact rating
Star frontal impact crash rating
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Additional Passat features above and beyond
the Prevent and Preserve Safety System:
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
Electromechanical Power Steering
A form of traction control that works with the vehicle’s ABS to transfer power from a
slipping wheel to a non-slipping wheel during acceleration. This enables the wheel
with better traction to make use of the engine’s power. Less slip, more grip.
Your Passat’s steering wheel has variable power steering, which means
you’ll get a consistent response, no matter how fast (or slow) you’re
driving. It also helps bring the wheel back to center quickly on turns.
Auto Hold
Brake Disc Wiping Feature
Whetheryou’re going up or downhill, once you come to a complete stop,
you take your foot off the brake. Your Passat controls the hydraulic pressure
to help prevent the vehicle from rolling forward or backward.
This smart little feature can tell whenever your windshield wipers are
on and automatically wipes any water or other road muck from your
brake-discs, making sure they stay nice and dry and at their full
stopping potential.
Electronic Parking Brake
LED Technology
No need to pull levers and push pedals to set your e-brake. Just simply
press the e-brake button, and it will set itself. To get going press
the button again while your foot is on the brake and it will release.
The rear brake lights are all illuminated using Light Emitting Diodes.
LEDs illuminate instantly, and they use less energy and last
significantly longer than standard.
*
Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New CarAssessment Program www.safercar.gov.
Model tested with standard front side impact airbags.
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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