Volkswagen PASSAT 2013 Manual page 349

Fire extinguisher
A fire extinguisher may be located in a holder in the footwell in front of or under the front passenger
seat.
The fire extinguisher must comply with the valid legal requirements. It must be fully functional and
checked regularly. See the testing label on the fire extinguisher.
WARNING
In the event of a sudden driving or braking maneuver or accident, loose objects could be
flung though the vehicle and cause severe injuries.
Always secure the fire extinguisher, high-visibility vest, first-aid kit, and warning triangle
safely in the vehicle.
Only applicable in the AGCC
Fire extinguisher with seal on the fire extinguisher canister
Fig. 192 Under the passenger seat: Location of the fire extinguisher. On the top of the fire extinguisher:
Operating levers.
Fig. 193 On the fire extinguisher: Pressure gauge.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The factory-installed fire extinguisher is in a bracket under the front passenger seat.
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