Volkswagen Passat 2015 Manual page 224

Passat 2015 ➤, Passat 2019 ➤, Passat Variant 2015 ➤, Passat Variant 2019 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2020
Term Explanation
QG3 The LongLife service is not factory-activated. This means vehicles have a fixed service
interval display (time and mileage dependent service intervals): These vehicles are
fitted with the following components:
♦ Non-flexible service interval display in dash panel insert
♦ Brake lining wear indicator
® Registered trademark
Readiness code 8-digit binary code which indicates if all exhaust relevant diagnoses have been per‐
formed by the electronic engine management.
RON Research Octane Number. Measurement unit of the knock resistance of petrol
SPF Particulate filter
TPMS, TPLI Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers. Association which creates proposals/guidelines for
implementing legal requirements (e.g. standards).
SCR With the SCR process (selective catalytic reduction) the noxious nitrogen oxides emis‐
sions are reduced to a great extent and are converted to steam and nitrogen by the
urea solution.
A special urea solution (AdBlue®) is injected into the exhaust system upstream of a
special catalytic converter.
PFI Intake manifold injection system (indirect injection system)
SULEV Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
TSI TSI turbocharger. Charging with turbocharger only.
TSI twincharger. Charging with turbocharger and compressor
TGI
Charging with turbocharger and natural gas injection system
TDI Turbo diesel engine - direct injection
ULEV Ultra low emission vehicle
VDA German association of the automotive industry
VW Volkswagen
ESI Extended servicing interval
ZEV Zero Emission Vehicle
ASSY Assembly
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