Page 17 of Volkswagen Passat Catalogue by Volkswagen Australia

01 02 17 01 the passenger safety cell is formed from steel panels with optimised strengths utilising the most advanced manufacturing techniques and materials 02 with the innovative auto-hold function the brakes are activated automatically when the vehicle comes to a standstill on a slope brake-pressure distribution ebd regulates the ratio of front/rear brake pressure to ensure the passat is braked optimally while anti-slip regulation asr offers terrific traction control the auto hold function makes driving and stopping on steep inclines easy by automatically activating the electronic parking brake the combination of all these features assures the driver of greater control and/or maximised braking efficiency when needed award source 2005 volkswagen passat awarded 5 stars by independent european motor vehicle safety assessment organisation euro ncap european new car assessment programme during euro ncap spring testing may 2005.

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