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The Phaeton — Volkswagen's flagship — is based on developments in the international market for luxury goods: a product's quality alone is no longer sufficient to guarantee success in highly-developed markets. The prestige and value of the brand are decisive in influencing purchase decision-making. Customers' brand awareness is becoming increasingly manifest, thereby necessitating Volkswagen's entry into the higher-class segment.
At a Glance In a nutshell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Bodywork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Passenger protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Engines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In a nutshell The Phaeton name The Phaeton or Phaethon name is originally derived from Greek mythology. Phaeton (the 'incandescent') was the son of the sun god Helios, who was the owner of the sun chariot. Derived from this, Phaetons also refer to the four-wheeled walking coaches which have been popular since the 18th century. This refers to open owner-driver carriages, featuring a trestle seat for 2 persons with or without a canopy top.
Phaeton’s place in automotive history 270_169 Since 1910, August Horch endowed some of his models with the “Phaeton” suffix. The Horch 18/90 bhp 450 Phaeton 1931, the Horch 12/28 bhp Phaeton 1911 as well as the Horch 853A Parade Phaeton with only three specimens dating from 1937, the last remaining model of which is being traded at US$ 334,000, are just a few examples.
In a nutshell The concept The Transparent The transparent factory represents a further significant milestone for Volkswagen's customer-oriented manufacturing and delivery. Not only has the exclusive Phaeton led to the building of an impressive production line in Dresden, but it has also engendered the inception of a polished and precisely-functioning logistics concept.
Factory The logistics An automated system steers the baskets containing the vehicles' individual components through the factory. The basket 'accompanies' the corresponding vehicle throughout the assembly stage. This avoids unnecessary journeys. The chassis, including the engine, gearbox and exhaust system, as well as the body are simultaneously mounted on different floors, being transported to a different level in a glass elevator, before being finally assembled into the complete vehicle.
In a nutshell The Phaeton This two-page spread affords an overview of technical innovations. Detailed descriptions of the individual topics can be found in this and other Phaeton self-study programmes.
● Surrounding illumination via front, rear and forward lighting simplifies orientation when getting out of the car in the dark ● 4-corner air suspension with automatic control ● Electro-mechanical high-pressure nozzles for cleaning headlights ● Heated, heat-insulating and infrared-reflecting windscreen ● Side and rear windows made of twin-pane laminated safety glass 270_054 ● Xenon headlights with automatic headlight range control 9
Technical data 1450 1628 1612 1903 1121 2881 1051 5055 270_118 Dimensions and weights Length 5,055 mm Front track width 1,628 mm Width 1,903 mm Rear track width 1,612 mm Height 1,450 mm Total permitted weight 2,600 - 2,990 kg* Wheelbase 2,881 mm Empty weight 1,995 -2,413 kg* Turning circle 12 m 500 l Tank volume 90 l Luggage compartment space Drag coefficient 0.
Aerodynamics 270_047 The aerodynamics The Phaeton has a low drag coefficient of 0.32 cw — a level which was achieved by applying various measures: ● ● ● ● ● The underbody has an extremely smooth design, The windscreen wipers are embedded, The body gap dimensions are very low, The front has an arrow-shaped design and The body is lowered at higher speeds.
Bodywork The raw bodywork of the Phaeton The body structure The Phaeton's bodywork is a complete innovation. The core design focus involved a high level of crash safety and body rigidity. The gap dimensions of the flaps and doors prove to be very low due to the high body rigidity.
Safety features of the raw bodywork ● ● ● High energy absorption at the front and rear of the vehicle Stable passenger compartment High protection in event of side impact due to the: - bonding of the B-pillar made of super high-strength steel with the side member, - high-strength aluminium profiles in the doors ● ● Partner protection: Due to the relatively soft external bodywork areas, the crash performance is designed to afford maximum protection to other parties involved in an accident.
Bodywork Bodywork attachments Aluminium parts ● ● ● Plastic parts Engine bonnet Reinforced doors Tailgate ● ● ● ● Key: blue = aluminium parts brown = plastic 270_114 14 Front mudguard Fuel cap Spare tyre recess Front and rear bumpers
Glued-in-place plastic spare tyre recess The following components are integrated in the spare tyre recess: - Compressor for air suspension, - Activated carbon filter and - Spare wheel.
Bodywork The silencers Sound deadening was already a major issue when developing the body-in-white. The consistent deployment of absorption materials in the engine compartment, tunnel, luggage compartment and behind the panelling has led to the attainment of an above-average reduction in noise. Diesel and petrol engine The two-tone insulating foils demonstrate the different insulation methods in the diesel and petrol engine. 270_182 Key: blue = aluminium expansion foil, 4.
High-insulation glazing & laminated glass The high-insulation glazing made of laminated glass distinguishes itself with its improved reduction of thermal exposure, however, without influencing permeability to light. The glazing reduces ultraviolet radiation and contributes to an improved noise insulation. This is facilitated by two foils incorporated into the glazing. The rear and side windows are also manufactured with thermally-tempered laminated glass with an infrared reflective coating.
Bodywork The tailgate Power-assisted closing of the tailgate The Phaeton is also available with a system allowing the driver to automatically open and close the tailgate. This power-assisted closure is not only a comfort feature but is also an enhancement of the entire locking mechanism. 270_001 Retractable rear lock with closing aid The lock is retracted when opening the tailgate, thereby eliminating the risk of injury.
Function of the power-assisted closing Closing The power-assisted closing is based on an electro-hydraulic system. Oil is pumped into the hydraulic line system by an electric pump. The feeding of oil to the piston or piston-rod end of the hydraulic cylinder facilitates the opening or closing of the flap via a driving shaft at the door hinge. The pump is incorporated at the right of the tail section. The switch in the tailgate serves the purpose of closing the tailgate.
Bodywork The sliding roof The Phaeton is available with a solar sliding roof with a fixed inside roof lining and a sliding roof / lifting roof with a separate electrically-sliding inside roof lining. Solar sliding roof The solar roof's 28 monokristallin solar cells supply an electrical output of 37 watts. This energy is used to operate the interior ventilator which is capable of reducing the temperature by up to 20 °C, when the vehicle is parked, by feeding fresh air into the vehicle's interior.
Sliding roof / lifting roof with solar shading and an electrical wind deflector A separate electric motor moves the inside roof lining at the same time as the glass roof is opened or closed. This can also be adjusted regardless of the glass roof's position. All closing procedures are electronically monitored and have an anti-trap feature. 270_166 Depending on the driving speed and the roof opening, the wind deflector is controlled electromechanically in order to prevent wind noise and draughts.
Seats The front seats The Phaeton is also available with air-conditioned seats. Air-conditioning is provided through the interaction between the seat heating and ventilators. The ventilators, which are integrated in the seat frames, feed the air heated by the seat heating to the occupants through fine perforations in the seat leather. The massage function is imple- mented by a slow adjustment of the lumbar support.
The 18-position seat Adjustment function As an optional extra, the Phaeton comes with high-quality 18-position seats. They also offer the option of adjusting the backrest head and the seat depth, as well as an electrical adjustment of the headrest. The 18-position seat can be equipped with an automatic lap belt on request.
Seats The rear seats The Phaeton comes with three seating versions for rear-seat occupants: individual seats, back seat and the 'Premium' back seat The individual seats The Phaeton version with the 18-position seat also comes with the option of 10-position individual rear seats. The individual seats can be adjusted electrically with regard to longitude and inclination. The headrests and 4-position lumbar support are also electrically adjustable.
The back seat The back seat in the standard version can comfortably accommodate three people. Side airbags and manual headrests (adjustable in height and inclination) are also provided. The following features have been added to the comfort-orientated 'Premium' back seat system: electrical lumbar support in the outside seats including ventilation, massage and seat heating, as well as headrests whose height can be electrically adjusted.
Passenger protection General passenger protection The Phaeton has sophisticated active and passive safety equipment. Volkswagen has redefined safety standards in luxury class cars by deploying lighter but high-strength materials, improved deformation features, curved edges and shatterproof plastics, all-round safety glazing, improved airbag sensory mechanism and optimised belt tensioning systems.
The Phaeton is available with the following airbag systems: - Driver and front passenger airbag - Side airbag at front and rear - Head airbag (ca. 75l/120l), (ca. 12l), (ca. 31l). The driver and front passenger airbags are triggered by the airbag control unit. The control unit is fed information regarding the type and gravity Rear side airbag of a crash by an internal and two external longitudinal acceleration sensors.
Passenger protection Belt system All seats on the Phaeton possess three-point retracting seat belts with belt tension limiters. Furthermore, all outside seats are fitted with pyrotechnical seat belt tensioners which are triggered by the central control unit if the gravity of the accident is deemed sufficient. The 18-position seat version is also available with an optional belt system which is fitted with an additional automatic lap belt. This extra automatic belt is attached to the side of the seat.
Front automatic shoulder seatbelt In the standard version — the 12-position seat — an automatic shoulder seatbelt ensures optimal safety. This means that in the event of a collision, the seatbelt is tightened around the occupant's shoulders via the B-pillar. The shoulder belt has a spherical tensioner.
Passenger protection Headrests The front seats in the Phaeton are fitted with an active headrest system (AKS). Through a forward displacement of the headrests and the ensuing avoidance of relative accelerations between the shoulders and the head, this system lowers the risk of cervical spine injury in the event of a crash. The reversible system continues to be fully operable after the triggering of the AKS.
Installation/removal (Only applies to 18-position seats with the 'lap-belt tensioner' option.) The 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 and the subsequent removal of the metal pin which is secured with a sheet metal lock. As seen in the illustration, the insertion tongue's housing is sawn open at the two joints with a little hacksaw. The topside can then be removed.
Engines The Phaeton engines The Phaeton is available with a choice between two petrol engines and one diesel engine. The entry-level motor is a 3.2l V6 petrol engine. This motor is an advancement of the 2.8l V6 petrol engine. The launch of the Passat W8 witnessed the introduction of a new Volkswagen engine series: W-engines. The absolute highlight of this engine series — a W12 petrol engine with a 6.0l displacement — is available in the Phaeton.
The 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 its associated advantages resulting in a low overall length and width, has been adhered to. The displacement increase to 3.2l, in conjunction with its first-ever longitudinal mounting in a vehicle, required a complete overhaul of the engine.
Engines Technical data 3.2l V6 engine Engine code AYT Construction VR engine Displacement 3189 cm3 Bore 84 mm Stroke 95.9 mm Compression ratio 11.25:1 Valves per cylinder 4 Max. output 177 kW at 6200 1/min. Max. torque 315 Nm at 2400 1/min. Engine management Bosch Motronic ME 7.1.
The 6.0l W12 petrol engine With the W12 engine, Volkswagen is offering a 12-cylinder engine in its range for the first time ever. It is the most powerful engine version available in the Phaeton.
Engines The 5l V10 TDI engine The V10 TDI engine is a recently developed diesel engine. Combining an innovative lightweight construction with enormous power, it is equipped with the pump-jet injection system.
The fuel tank The fuel tank is mounted on the vehicle's underbody close to the rear axle. It has a filling volume of 90 litres. Due to its external shape, it consists of a main and secondary chamber. Both fuel tank chambers have an electrical fuel pump and a sucking-jet fuel pump. Each electrical fuel pump is assigned two senders for fuel supply, a fuel sender and a lever sender. The four senders for fuel supply directly transmit their signals to the dash panel insert.
Automatic transmission The automatic transmission Depending on the engine, the Volkswagen Phaeton is fitted with one of two 5-speed automatic transmissions or a 6-speed automatic transmission. The 5-speed automatic transmission Both 5-speed automatic transmissions are currently already in use in other vehicles from the Volkswagen Group. They have been modified and adapted for installation in the Phaeton. An electronic/hydraulic system is used for controlling the two automatic transmissions.
The 6-speed automatic transmission The Phaeton is the first Volkswagen vehicle to be fitted with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The specially-developed automatic transmission is installed in the Phaeton in conjunction with the new 5l V10 TDI engine with 4-Motion. 270_135 Compared with the 5-speed automatic transmissions, it is especially characterised by: - an improved driving performance, - a reduction in fuel consumption and exhaust emissions, - a weight reduction of approx.
Automatic transmission The six automatic transmission gears are shifted via a Ravigneaux planetary gear set with a series-connected simple planetary gear set. This arrangement is known as the Lepelletier gear-set concept.
Selector lever positions The selector lever and Tiptronic functions are the same in the 5-speed automatic transmission and the 6speed automatic transmission. P - Parking In order to move the selector lever from the 'P' position, the ignition has to be turned on and both the brake and the selector lever's locking key have to be pressed. R - Reverse The brake and the selector lever's locking key have to be pressed in order to apply the reverse gear. N - Neutral The gearbox is idling in this position.
Automatic transmission Shift programme and gear indicator in the dash panel insert In both the 'D' and 'S' automatic shift programme, the engaged selector lever position and the gear being currently used are displayed in the dash panel insert. P R N D3 S 123.4 km 12.3°C 123456 km 270_109 The respective gear being used is displayed in the dash panel insert if the automatic transmission is in the Tiptronic shift programme. P R 3 D S 123.4 km 12.
Tiptronic The Phaeton's Tiptronic is available as a selectorlever Tiptronic and also comes with switches on the steering wheel for operating the Tiptronic. Selector-lever Tiptronic The automatic transmission is switched to Tiptronic mode by moving the selector lever from the 'D' position into the Tiptronic aisle. Gear change now has to be effected by moving the selector lever. Moving the gear-shift lever forward switches up a gear, moving it back moves down a gear.
Automatic transmission The selector lever block The magnet for selector lever block N 110 is located on the selector lever frame below the selector lever. It prevents the actuation of the selector lever from the positions 'P' and 'N' when the brake is not being applied. Magnet for selector lever block 270_222 How it works Once the ignition has been turned on, the magnet for the selector lever block is put under current by the control unit for automatic transmission, thus blocking the selector lever.
The magnet for selector lever block 'P' N380 270_157 Also located at the selector lever. It prevents the selector lever from moving out of the 'P' position when the ignition is switched off. The brake therefore has to be pressed and the ignition switched on in order to move the selector lever from the 'P' position. It is possible to switch on the ignition via the switch for access and start authorisation and via the button E408 for access and start authorisation.
Automatic transmission The magnet for ignition key pull-out lock N376 It is located within the switch for access and start authorisation E415 and prevents the ignition key from being removed when the selector lever is in a driving position. Compared with the previous mechanical systems (by cable control), the ignition key pull-out lock in the Phaeton operates on an electromechanical basis.
Electrical circuitry If the ignition is switched off and the selector lever is in 'P' position, a signal travels from the switch F319 to the access and start authorisation relay J518. The control unit then sends current to the magnets for the ignition key pull-out lock N376 and the locking pins are released. The ignition key can be withdrawn. 'Selector lever in P' signal In vehicles with a Start/Stop button, the control unit signals to the dash panel insert that the selector lever is not in 'P' position.
Manual gearbox The 6-speed manual gearbox FWJ The 6-speed manual gearbox has already proven itself as the basic gearbox for the frontwheel and four-wheel drives in the engines longitudinal mounting. In the Phaeton, it is deployed as the front-wheel drive gearbox in conjunction with the V6 engine. In order to maximise convenience of use, actuation by means of a control cable is used instead of a linkage gearshift.
Mass damper Steering lever Locknut Shift cable Locknut 270_176 Stopping drift 270_218 Shifter shaft bearing housing 49
Chassis The chassis in the Phaeton The chassis with front-wheel and 4-motion drive is combined with a 4-corner air suspension. This facilitates an extremely sensitive activation of the suspension even on slightly uneven driving surfaces. Electrically adjustable steering column with electrical steering column locking Tandem brake servo 4-corner air suspension with regulated attenuation Servotronic as standard Bosch 5.
Trapezoidal wishbone rear suspension for front-wheel and four-wheel drive Alloy wheels Tyres, extra-load design Foot parking brake with mechanical loosening device in the dash panel The chassis is described in detail in SSP 277 “Phaeton - The Chassis”.
Convenience electronics The memory functions The vehicle offers a large variety of memory functions which are saved and accessed via various operating panels. In addition to the functions controlled via the seat memory, user settings can be created using the ignition key with radio-wave remote control. These user profiles communicate via the main information display and operating unit and the access and start authorisation relay.
The graphic below provides an overview of the controls and their associated memory function components. Please consult the appropriate chapters for a more precise description of the main information display and operating unit controls and for information regarding seat adjustments.
Convenience electronics The access and start authorisation system The vehicle can be locked or unlocked and the engine can be started or switched off, without the active deployment of the radio-wave remote control ignition key, by using the optional comfort features of the access and start authorisation system. The components and functions listed in the table are constituent parts of the access and start authorisation system.
Convenience electronics Button for access and start authorisation Shift-shaft antenna Switch for access and start authorisation Tunnel antenna Central armrest antenna Hat rack antenna Electromechanical steering column locking Access and start authorisation relay Electronic door handles Rear antennae 270_209 Additional functions of the comfort features for access and start authorisation Vehicle access without active deployment of the ignition key Opening with radio-wave remote control using antenna
Electrics Automatic distance control (ADC) ADC is a driver-assistance system which enhances cruise control. By reducing motor torque and the possible application of the brake, an ADC-vehicle is kept at a convenient distance behind a slower-moving vehicle in front. Its function is clarified by the four traffic scenarios presented below. Steady speed There are no vehicles driving ahead within the distance-regulator sensor's detection area. The driver's desired speed is maintained.
Effects The ADC-vehicle adapts itself to the speed of the vehicle in front. 80 km/h 80 km/h 270_199 Acceleration The ADC-vehicle accelerates to the desired speed once the vehicle in front leaves the traffic lane or the detection area.
Electrics Conditions for switching on and off the ADC ADC system status is influenced by the left bank of buttons on the multifunctional steering wheel, the accelerator, the brake pedal, the selector lever, as well as by the engagement of the vehicle's built-in braking system. The ADC system is always in a 'non-ready state' when the engine is started and has to be switched to stand-by by pressing the ON/OFF key. Switching on The ADC system can be switched on at a driving speed of between 30 and 180 km/h.
New components The ADC function is made possible by the deployment of a distance sender in accordance with the radar principle and by an active electronic brake servo. Important data regarding the distance control sender include: Transmit frequency: Visual range: Horizontal viewing angle: Vertical viewing angle: Speed measuring range: 76.
Electrics Headlights Various headlight designs are available. The basic equipment consists of an xenon headlight with gas discharge lamps for the dipped beam and a HB 3 lamp for the high beam. Double xenon headlights are available as an optional extra with the V6 engine or W12 engine series. With this system the dipped beam and high beam light is generated by gas discharge lamps. A gas discharge lamp for high beam is also turned on when switching from dipped beam to high beam light.
Rear lights The rear lights are designed with light-emitting diodes (LED). Lower energy consumption, shorter response times and a longer service life are among the advantages. A malfunction is detected in the event of the LEDs becoming defective. The driver receives notification of the problem in the dash panel insert. 270_236 Brake light Rear light Red glass with rear fog lights 26 LEDs 13.5 V 5.7 W Red glass 123 LEDs 13.5 V 1.8 W 90 red LEDs 33 red/yellow LEDs Without rear fog lights 90 LEDs 13.
Electrics Battery design The battery has the task of guaranteeing the electrical energy for starting the engine and of feeding the electrical consumer units. One battery is not sufficient for fulfilling this requirement in all models. One-battery on-board network In order to ensure a sufficient energy supply for the electrical consumer units and the starter, a are fitted with one battery. ● ● one-battery on-board network and a two-battery on-board network are deployed.
Two-battery on-board network Vehicles with ● ● The starter battery feeds the starting current circuit for starting the engine; the on-board network battery feeds the 12V on-board network. W 12 and V 10 TDI engines Additional feature for vehicles with ● V 6 engines The two-battery on-board network consists of a starter battery, an on-board network battery, a relay for parallel wiring battery (J581) and a battery monitor control unit (J367).
Electrics Jump-start Starting with an external voltage source is possible if the battery in a one-battery on-board network is discharged or both batteries in a twobattery on-board network are discharged. The voltage source may only be attached to the starter side terminal 30a at the jump-start connection. This method only supplies consumer units relevant to the starting procedure and protects the on-board network. 270_230 Please observe the safety instructions in the workshop and operating manuals.
Battery The on-board network battery is maintenancefree due to the use of non-woven fabrics containing latent sulphuric acid. The cells' fill plugs cannot be opened. The emerging gases are fed into the wheel housing via a lateral outlet and a supply pipe.
Heating/air-conditioning system The 4C Climatronic As a luxury-class saloon, the Phaeton has a fourzone air-conditioning system as standard. Thanks to the 4C Climatronic (4 corners), both the driver and passengers can enjoy their own desired airconditioning settings independently of each other. The temperature range available is between 18 °C and 28 °C. The air-conditioning system is controlled via the Infotainment with the air-conditioning row and the 'AC' main-menu button.
Special functions ● ● ● ● ● ● Automatic and manual air-conditioning control for each air-conditioner zone Air-conditioner synchronisation: all air-conditioner zones will be tuned to the settings of the driver's seat ECON function Automatic and manual recirculating air function with air-quality monitoring Automatic and manual defrost function with window-mist recognition Provision for direct sunlight during climatic regulation If the Phaeton is equipped with the optional extra of an electrical windscre
Heating/air-conditioning system Air distribution in the vehicle The blower sucks in fresh air through the dust and pollen filter and conducts it to the vaporiser. The airflow in the air-conditioning device is separated for the first time behind the vaporiser: the main part flows through the heat exchangers and a smaller part bypasses the heat exchangers and is fed to the air flaps in the air-conditioning device.
The structural features The heating/air-conditioning system can be subdivided into the following categories: - Cooling circuit with the sender for coolant pressure and temperature G395 and the temperature sensor vaporiser G308, - Heating circuit with pump valve unit, two independent heat exchangers regulated on the water-side, as well as the two temperature sensor heat exchangers G306 left and G307 right, - Sub-assemblies for air distribution with an air-conditioning device for realising the four air-condi
Infotainment The Infotainment system The Phaeton Infotainment system supervises a range of functions which can be controlled via the operating units in the dash panel and on the steering wheel and by a Climatronic display and operating unit at the back. Please consult SSP 274 for more detailed information on the Phaeton Infotainment.
In addition to the operating units in the cockpit, steering wheel and at the back, the Infotainment system is essentially composed of: - the display in the dash panel insert, - the navigational processor with CD-ROM and CD player in the glove compartment, - the antennae in the rear window and - the microphone for voice control and telephoning. These main elements are interlinked in the CAN data bus Infotainment.
Infotainment Display and operating unit, front Air-conditioning row Function buttons with display Welcome Main menu row Audio row 270_068 The display and operating unit is integrated into the centre console and is subdivided into various sections: Air-conditioning row Main menu row with knob / button Its keys have set functions for controlling the heating/air-conditioning system. The selection of the main menu is made with this row's buttons. Menu items, e.g.
Steering wheel control In addition to the horn, the inside of the multifunctional steering wheel accommodates two keypads for actuating the following functions: - Cruise control system (GRA), Automatic distance control system (ADC), Infotainment subfunctions, Menu selection for the display in the dash panel insert, as well as - Voice input activation. 270_067 The dash panel insert display Some versions are also equipped with a 3" monochrome display or a 5" colour display.
Service Inspection service innovations ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Inspections after every 60,000 km or after four years for the petrol engines Oil change in versions with the flexible service interval display after approx.
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