The Dash Panel Insert - Volkswagen PASSAT - YEAR 2001 Manual

The dash panel insert

The dash panel insert is the Group dash panel
insert with blue backlighting and translucent red
dials.
The modified design and chrome-bezeled
instruments stand out. The instruments are now
operated by stepping motors.
New functions
Integrated third-generation immobiliser con-
trol unit (see Immobiliser)
The interface to the CAN databus, i.e. the
dash panel insert, is connected to the driv-
etrain CAN databus and convenience CAN
databus. The rev counter is activated by sig-
nals from the drivetrain CAN bus, for exam-
ple, and the status of the doors/tailgate can
be displayed in the dash panel insert via the
convenience CAN bus.
The dash panel insert is available in three
versions. They mainly differ with regard to the
display options in the central display.
Selector lever range indicator
The diagnosis interface (Gateway) in the dash
panel insert is necessary for communication
between the various CAN databuses. Diagno-
sis data is also transferred via CAN through
this interface to the K-wires (see CAN net-
working).
The Electrics
Central display
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