Volkswagen PHAETON - Service Manual

The PhaetonSelf-Study Programme 270Service.

10Technical dataDimensions and weightsLength 5,055 mmWidth 1,903 mmHeight 1,450 mmWheelbase 2,881 mmTurning circle 12 mTank vo lume 90 l*depending on

11Aerodynamics270_047The aerodynamicsThe Phaeton has a low drag coefficient of 0.32 cw — a level which was achieved by applying various measures:● The

12The body structureThe Phaeton's bodywork is a complete innova-tion.The core design focus involved a high level of crash safety and body rigidit

13● High energy absorption at the front and rear of the vehicle ● Stable passenger compartment● High protection in event of side impact due to the:- b

14BodyworkBodywork attachmentsAluminium parts● Engine bonnet● Reinforced doors● Tail gat ePlastic parts● Front mudguard● Fuel cap● Spare tyre recess●

15The following components are integrated in the spare tyre recess:- Compressor for air suspension,- Activated carbon filter and- Spare wheel.270_115D

16BodyworkSound deadening was already a major issue when developing the body-in-white. The consistent deploy-ment of absorption materials in the engin

17The rear window is heated by practically invisible tungsten threads which are embedded between the inner and outer pane. Furthermore, all anten-nae

18BodyworkThe Phaeton is also available with a system allowing the driver to automatically open and close the tailgate. This power-assisted closure is

19270_122Function of the power-assisted closingThe power-assisted closing is based on an elec-tro-hydraulic system. Oil is pumped into the hydraulic l

2NEW CautionNoteThe Phaeton — Volkswagen's flagship — is based on developments in the international mar-ket for luxury goods: a product's qu

20BodyworkThe sliding roofThe Phaeton is available with a solar sliding roof with a fixed inside roof lining and a sliding roof / lifting roof with a

21270_166Sliding roof / lifting roof with solar shading and an electrical wind deflectorA separate electric motor moves the inside roof lining at the

22SeatsThe front seatsThe Phaeton is also available with air-condi-tioned seats. Air-conditioning is provided through the interaction between the seat

23Adjustment functionAs an optional extra, the Phaeton comes with high-quality 18-position seats. They also offer the option of adjusting the back-res

24SeatsThe rear seatsMoreover, the memory function in the version with individual seats also offers the option of saving several seat positions.The co

25The back seatThe back seat in the standard version can com-fortably accommodate three people. Side air-bags and manual headrests (adjustable in heig

26Passenger protectionGeneral passenger protectionThe Phaeton has sophisticated active and passive safety equipment. Volkswagen has redefined safety s

27- Driver and front passenger airbag (ca. 75l/120l),- Side airbag at front and rear (ca. 12l),- Head airbag (ca. 31l).The driver and front passenger

28Passenger protectionBelt systemAll seats on the Phaeton possess three-point retracting seat belts with belt tension limiters. Fur-thermore, all outs

29Automatic lap belt (optional)The second automatic belt, which is attached to the side of the seat in the 18-position seat, affords increased safety

3In a nutshell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Bodywork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30Passenger protectionThe mode of operationThe AKS is triggered only by a collision at the vehicle's rear. In the event of a frontal crash, its t

31The seatbelt has to be separated from the seat in order to remove the seats. This is done by detaching the insertion tongue's plastic covering

32EnginesThe Phaeton enginesThe Phaeton is available with a choice between two petrol engines and one diesel engine.The entry-level motor is a 3.2l V6

33The 3.2l V6 petrol engine is an advancement of the Volkswagen 2.8l V6 engine. The construction principle of applying a narrow V-angle of 15°, and it

34EnginesTechnical data 3.2l V6 engineEngine code AYTConstruction VR engineDisplacement 3189 cm3Bore 84 mmStroke 95.9 mmCompression ratio 11.25:1Valv

35The 6.0l W12 petrol engineWith the W12 engine, Volkswagen is offering a 12-cylinder engine in its range for the first time ever. It is the most powe

36EnginesThe 5l V10 TDI engineThe V10 TDI engine is a recently developed die-sel engine. Combining an innovative lightweight construction with enormou

37The fuel tankThe fuel tank is mounted on the vehicle's under-body close to the rear axle. It has a filling volume of 90 litres. Due to its exte

38Automatic transmissionBoth 5-speed automatic transmissions are cur-rently already in use in other vehicles from the Volkswagen Group. They have been

39The Phaeton is the first Volkswagen vehicle to be fitted with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The specially-developed automatic transmission is in

4In a nutshellThe Phaeton nameThe Phaeton or Phaethon name is originally derived from Greek mythology. Phaeton (the 'incandescent') was the

40The six automatic transmission gears are shifted via a Ravigneaux planetary gear set with a series-con-nected simple planetary gear set. This arrang

41The selector lever and Tiptronic functions are the same in the 5-speed automatic transmission and the 6-speed automatic transmission. P - Parking In

42Automatic transmissionShift programme and gear indicator in the dash panel insertIn both the 'D' and 'S' automatic shift pro-gra

43TiptronicThe Phaeton's Tiptronic is available as a selector-lever Tiptronic and also comes with switches on the steering wheel for operating th

44Automatic transmissionThe selector lever blockThe magnet for selector lever block N 110is located on the selector lever frame below the selector lev

45The magnet for selector lever block 'P' N380It is possible to switch on the ignition via the switch for access and start authorisation and

46J518Automatic transmissionThe magnet for ignition key pull-out lock N376It is located within the switch for access and start authorisation E415 and

47'Selector lever in P' signalDash panel insertEffects of drop-outThe electromechanical lock cannot be released and the key cannot be withdr

48Manual gearboxThe 6-speed manual gearbox has already proven itself as the basic gearbox for the front-wheel and four-wheel drives in the engines lon

49Stopping driftShifter shaft bearing housingLocknutSteering leverLocknutShift cableMass damper270_176270_218

5Phaeton’s place inautomotive historySince 1910, August Horch endowed some of his models with the “Phaeton” suffix. The Horch 18/90 bhp 450 Phaeton 19

50ChassisThe chassis in the PhaetonThe chassis with front-wheel and 4-motion drive is combined with a 4-corner air suspension. This facilitates an ext

51Trapezoidal wishbone rear suspen-sion for front-wheel and four-wheel driveAlloy wheelsTyres, extra-load designThe chassis is described in detail in

52Convenience electronicsThe memory functionsThe vehicle offers a large variety of memory functions which are saved and accessed via various operat-in

53270_208External mirrorMain information display and operat-ing unit at the frontSteering columnInterior mirrorBelt height adjustmentSeat memory contr

54The access and start authorisation systemThe vehicle can be locked or unlocked and the engine can be started or switched off, without the active dep

55Convenience electronics270_209Access and start authorisation relayElectromechanicalsteering columnlockingSwitch for access and start authorisationEl

56Steady speedThere are no vehicles driving ahead within the distance-regulator sensor's detection area. The driver's desired speed is maint

57AccelerationThe ADC-vehicle accelerates to the desired speed once the vehicle in front leaves the traffic lane or the detection area.270_199270_2008

58Switching on The ADC system can be switched on at a driving speed of between 30 and 180 km/h. The keys have the following functions:- The SET key ad

59Important data regarding the distance control sender include:The electronic brake servo is a well-known tan-dem amplifier in which an integrated ele

6In a nutshellThe conceptThe transparent factory represents a further significant milestone for Volkswagen's cus-tomer-oriented manufacturing and

60ElectricsFog lights270_238270_237HeadlightsVarious headlight designs are available. The basic equipment consists of an xenon headlight with gas disc

61270_236Rear lightsThe rear lights are designed with light-emitting diodes (LED). Lower energy consumption, shorter response times and a longer servi

62Electrics270_232BatterySeries fuse boxBattery designThe battery has the task of guaranteeing the electrical energy for starting the engine and of fe

63Relay for parallel wiring batterySeries fuse boxBattery monitor control unitOn-board network batteryStarter battery270_231Two-battery on-board netwo

64°C PROJECT TP °CSETTINGSOther/Maintenance & ServiceMoves the wiper blades to the change position.Opens the mechanical access to headlight adjust

65BatteryThe on-board network battery is maintenance-free due to the use of non-woven fabrics contain-ing latent sulphuric acid. The cells' fill

66Heating/air-conditioning systemMore comprehensive and detailed information on the heating and air-conditioning system can be found in self-study pro

67● Automatic and manual air-conditioning control for each air-conditioner zone● Air-conditioner synchronisation: all air-conditioner zones will be tu

68Heating/air-conditioning systemAir distribution in the vehicleThe blower sucks in fresh air through the dust and pollen filter and conducts it to th

69The structural featuresThe heating/air-conditioning system can be subdivided into the following categories:- Cooling circuitwith the sender for cool

7The logisticsAn automated system steers the baskets con-taining the vehicles' individual components through the factory. The basket 'accomp

70InfotainmentThe Phaeton Infotainment system supervises a range of functions which can be controlled via the operat-ing units in the dash panel and o

71In addition to the operating units in the cockpit, steering wheel and at the back, the Infotainment system is essentially composed of: - the display

72InfotainmentDisplay and operating unit, frontAir-conditioning rowIts keys have set functions for controlling the heating/air-conditioning system.Fun

73Steering wheel controlIn addition to the horn, the inside of the multi-functional steering wheel accommodates two keypads for actuating the followin

74Inspection service innovations● Inspections after every 60,000 km or after four years for the petrol engines● Oil change in versions with the flexib

75Notes

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8● Antennae invisibly integrated in the rear window● Rear window heated by practically invisible tungsten threads● Tail lights with 2-colour LED techn

9● Surrounding illumination via front, rear and forward lightingsimplifies orientation when getting out of the car in the dark● 4-corner air suspensio