J587 Selector Lever Sensor System Control Module
J623 Engine Control Module
J743 DSG Transmission Mechatronic
J791 Parallel Parking Assistance Control Module

Running Gear CAN-Bus
The Passat NMS has an additional CAN-Bus to accommodate the driver’s assist functions. This CAN-Bus is the Running Gear
CAN-Bus. This is the most substantial change to the networking system in the 2016 Passat NMS.

Key

J533
J428

J769

J428 Distance Regulation Control Module
J533 Data Bus Onboard Diagnostic Interface

R242
J770

J769 Lane Change Assistance Control Module
J770 Lane Change Assistance Control Module 2
R242 Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera

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Electrical Systems
Infotainment CAN-Bus
The rearview is connected directly to the Control Module with Radio/Navigation Display Unit J506. The image processing and
line overlays are performed within the Rearview Camera R189.

Key

J533
J949

J794/G683

G683 Front Information Display Control Head
J794 Information Electronics Control Module
J533 Data Bus Inboard Diagnostic Interface

R12
R189

J949 Control Module for Emergency Call Module and
Communication Unit
R

Radio

R12

Amplifier

R189 Rearview Camera

Convenience CAN-Bus
The Convenience CAN-Bus is very similar to the previous Passat. However, the Virtual Pedal control module is added and
connected directly to J518.

Key
J533

G397 Rain/Light Recognition Sensor
J764

J519

J255/J301
J527

J255 Climatronic Control Module
G397
J386

J453
J518

J386 Driver Door Control Module
J387 Front Passenger Door Control Module
J453 Multifunction Steering Wheel Control Module
J518 Access/Start Authorization Control Module

J926
J387

VP

J301 A/C Control Module

J927

J519 Vehicle Electrical System Control Module
J527 Steering Column Electronics Control Module
J533 Data Bus Onboard Diagnostic Interface
J764 Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module
J926 Drivers Side Rear Door Control Module
J927 Passenger Side Rear Door Control Module
VP

Virtual Pedal

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Electrical Systems
Extended CAN-Bus
The Extended CAN-Bus contains the LIN-Bus control modules controlled directly from the Data Bus Onboard Diagnostic
Interface J533. J533 acts as the load management and controls the alternator charging via LIN-Bus.

J533
J245
Y

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Key
C

C

Alternator

J245 Power Sunroof Control Module
Y

Analog Clock

Electrical Systems
Keyless Access Systems
KESSEY “Keyless Access”
The KESSEY keyless access system on the Passat provides
for:

The KESSEY vehicle access system has the following:
• A touch sensor/antenna in each front door handle

• Vehicle access

• An access/start antenna in the console in front of the
shifter

• Vehicle starting

• An access/start antenna in behind the back seat
• An access/start antenna under the rear shelf
• An access/start antenna integrated into the rear
bumper
• A start/stop button in the console

All of these components are connected to the Access/Start
Authorization Control Module J518 except for the start/
stop button, which is connected to the Electronic Steering
Column Lock Control Module J764.

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Key
Interior Aerial
External Aerial
European Passat shown. Electrical
components are in the same places
on North American vehicles.

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Electrical Systems
KESSEY Networking

J743

J386
J533
J362

J764
Driver Door Handle

E378

G415
R134

J519

Passenger
Door Handle

J518

G416
R135
Bumper

R136

E378
Interior Aerials

R137
R138
R139

Key

Key
E378 Start System button
G415 Driver Exterior Door Handle Touch Sensor
G416 Front Passenger Exterior Door Handle Touch
Sensor

R137 Access/Start System Antenna in Luggage
Compartment
R138 Access/Start System Antenna 1 in Vehicle Interior
R139 Access/Start System Antenna 2 in Vehicle Interior

J362 Anti-Theft Immobilizer Control Module
J518 Access/Start Authorization Control Module

Sensor wire

J519 Vehicle Electrical System Control Module

Actuator

J533 Data Bus Onboard Diagnostic Interface

Low Frequency (LF)

J623 Engine Control Module

High Frequency (HF)

J743 DSG Transmission Mechatronic

CAN-Bus wire

J764 Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module
R134 Driver Access/Start System Antenna
R135 Front Passenger Access/Start System Antenna
R136 Access/Start System Antenna in Rear Bumper

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Electrical Systems
Locking/Unlocking Authorization Procedure
The detection area of the exterior antennas is approximately 5 ft (1.5 m). The Passat has exterior antennas in the front door
handles and in the trunk area.
There are three interior antennas that cover the inside of the vehicle.
When an exterior antenna picks up key signal plus an input from an exterior antenna, it sends this signal to the vehicle Access/
Start Control Module J518. J518 sends this signal across the CAN-Bus to the Vehicle Electrical System Control Module J519.
J519 sends a signal out to the key, and the key sends a signal back to J519 for authentication. J519 validates the key and locks
or unlocks the doors or trunk

approx. 1.5 m

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Electrical Systems
Starting Authorization Procedure
Turning ON Terminal 15
The Start System Button E378 is pressed. The Access/Start Authorization Control Module J518 processes the signal, wakes the
convenience CAN-Bus and asks the Anti-Theft Immobilizer Control Module J362 it terminal 15 can be turned ON. To determine
whether there are authorized keys inside the vehicle, J518 transmits the search pattern (LF signal of 125 kHz) via the interior
aerials for the keys already matched. The authorized key recognizes its signal pattern and sends its transponder data at a
frequency of 433 MHz to J519. J519 forwards this transponder data to J362.
J362 verifies the transponder data. If the key is authorized, J362 sends the command via the convenience CAN-Bus for release
of the electric steering column to the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module J764. This same message is transmitted
to the Vehicle Electrical System Control Module J519 and, at the same time, also via a discrete wire so that terminal 15 is turned
ON. The remaining CAN-Buses are woken by the Data-Bus Onboard Diagnostic Interface J533.

Starting the Engine
As soon as all of the data buses are awake, immobilizer communication across all buses can take place. The Anti-Theft
Immobilizer Control Module J362 authorizes the ECM to start the engine if the data match is successful. If the DSG
Transmission Mechatronic J743 is installed, it sends its query and authorisation request to J362.

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Electrical Systems
Virtual Pedal
The Virtual Pedal function opens the trunk when an authorized key is in the vicinity, and a certain motion is performed. The
motion is sensed using a capacitive sensor under the rear bumper, which recognizes certain movements in the rear area of the
vehicle.
The capacitive sensor is connected to the Access/Start Authorization Control Module J518. The sensor has two electrodes that
work on the capacitor principle. If an object is brought into the vicinity of the two electrodes, the capacity of the sensor changes
and so does its current flow.

Prerequisite
The Virtual Pedal function is only active if:
• There is an authorized remote control key within 1.5 m
of the rear of the vehicle
• The speed of the vehicle equals 0 km/h
• The ignition (term. 15) is OFF
• The engine is OFF

Terminal 15 off

Virtual Pedal Open

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Electrical Systems
Function
The user stands in the center of the rear of the vehicle and sweeps a leg quickly to the bumper and back. The shin bone enters
the area of the capacitive sensor.
The sensor and the rear lid trunk release recognize movement and send a signal to the Access/Start Authorization Control
Module J518. Using the Access/Start System Antenna in Rear Bumper R136 (LF signal with 125 kHz), J518 checks whether
there is at least one remote control key in the rear area. If an authorized key is detected, the 3rd brake light lights up (in the
upper area of the rear window) and the rear lid latch releases. This will take place even if the vehicle is locked.

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Infotainment Systems
Modular Infotainment Matrix (MIB) II
The 2016 Passat NMS has three different MIB II Infotainment Systems available: These are:
• Composition Color
• Composition Media
• Discover Media

Some MIB II overview information is presented in the following pages. More details about these systems can be found in the
SSP 890153, the Volkswagen MIB II Infotainment System.

MIB II Configuration
The MIB configuration for the Passat is slightly different than MQB vehicles. All versions are a single unit, located in the dash.
This unit has all CD/DVD and SD card slots located in the infotainment face.

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Infotainment Systems
Composition Color

Technical Features
• 5-inch color resistive touchscreen
• Six side keys for functions
• Single-disc, MP3 compatible CD player
• Eight speakers (4 X 20 Watt output)
• AUX-IN and SD card slot in radio face
• One USB input that operates like an AUX-IN input,
but provides charging capability
• Bluetooth with audio capability (HFP, A2DP, PBAP, AVRCP)
• Static display of photo files using SD card (JPEG and PNG)
• Double tuner with phase diversity for radio signal reception
• Not compatible with Car-Net features
• No hard drive storage for music or image files

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Infotainment Systems
Composition Media

Technical Features
All functions of the Composition Color plus:
• 6.5 or 6.33-inch capacitive touchscreen with proximity
sensors, depending on model
• Swipe and zoom gesture capability
• Golf models have (1) SD and (1) CD input in glove
box. All other versions have (1) SD and (1) CD in the
face of the MIB unit
• Golf models will have the CAR hard key on the face
of the MIB unit. Other models will access CAR menus
using the MFI

• 1 smartphone-compatible USB port.
– This port is backwards compatible and will charge
and import media from iPods, MP3 devices, etc.
using the device’s USB cable. It operates like the
MDI in previous vehicles
– iPods and other media devices are not integrated
into App-Connect and can be accessed through
the Media hardkey
– More USB ports may be available depending on
model and trim
• Eight side keys for functions. Hardkeys may vary
between MQB and non-MQB units
• Compatible with Car-Net App-Connect, Security and
Service features. MQB models offer the ThinkBlue
Trainer for eco-tips

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Infotainment Systems
Discover Media

Technical Features
All functions of the Composition Media plus:
• Navigation module with 2D/3D map display

• Sirius Travel Link

• Navigation can be entered in a single string of text
instead of needing to enter state, city and street first

• Preset Point of Interests (POIs)

• Three routes can be calculated:

– App-Connect

– Shortest time

– Guide and Inform

– Shortest distance

– Security and Service

– Economical
• Speed limit display
• Dynamic route guidance (four years no charge, using
Sirius Traffic)

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• Completely Car-Net compatible:

• Golf models have two SD card inputs and a CD input
in glove box. All other versions have SD and CD slots
in the face of the MIB unit
– Either SD input can be used for navigation data

Service
SWaP (SoftWare as a Product)
Starting in MY 2015, some Volkswagen vehicles will begin
coming with a feature called SWaP. This feature allows
certain vehicle functions to be unlocked using a purchased
code, sometimes additional parts and a scan tool.
The SWaP functions for 2015 are based around the
Driver Assistance Systems and the MIB II Infotainment
Systems. At the time of publication the following SWaP
capabilities were possible:
• MIB II
– Voice Recognition
– Navigation
• Driver Assistance Systems
– Enabling of Adaptive Cruise Control, requires
Front Assist already installed and additional parts
such as steering wheel buttons

SWaP Procedure
The SWaP Procedure is relatively straightforward.
1. Determine if the vehicle is capable of activating the
function
2. If the vehicle is capable, a SWaP code is purchased
from the parts department for the desired function. If
necessary, additional parts are ordered for installation
3. Any additional parts are installed on the vehicle
4. A special program is run using Software Version
Management in ODIS Service
5. The code is entered
6. The VIN and code are sent to the FAZIT server, the
License server and the Carport servers in Germany for
validation
7. The function is activated in the vehicle

The approximate cost for the SWaP enabling is about the
same as if the customer had ordered the vehicle with that
function.

8. The VWAG servers update the vehicle profile with the
new function and the PR number is added to the vehicle
build

Note that additional SWaP capabilities will be added in
the future.

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Knowledge Assessment
An on-line Knowledge Assessment (exam) is available for this Self-Study Program.
The Knowledge Assessment may or may not be required for Certification.
You can find this Knowledge Assessment at:
www.vwwebsource.com

For Assistance, please call:
Volkswagen Academy
Certification Program Headquarters
1-877-791-4838
(8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST)

Or, E-mail:
[email protected]

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Important Links

https://www.datarunners.net/vw_crc/default.asp?pageid=home

www.vwwebsource.com

www.vwhub.com

Volkswagen Group of America
2200 Ferdinand Porsche Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
September 2015