operation of its safety equipment and cause
serious injury.
Additional connected electrical devices, the
purpose of which is not to exercise direct control over
the vehicle, must bear the mark (manufacturer's
declaration of conformity in the European Union).
These devices include e.g. eg, refrigerators, computers
or fans.
· Clean and maintain vehicle parts only in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
tea.
By their very nature, scuff marks and dirt
WARNING
caused by normal use are easier to detect on
light-coloured cabin materials. The marks caused by
If inappropriate accessories and spare parts are
used, damage to the vehicle, malfunctions, accidents
and serious injuries may result.
the use are unavoidable and also suppose an
unavoidable aging by the normal use. Observe the
corresponding storage instructions.
Volkswagen expressly recommends the use
exclusive of authorized Volkswagen accessories
and Original Volkswagen® Parts . Volkswagen has
verified that these products are reliable, safe and
suitable.
Accessories, change of
parts, repairs and modifications
· Only fit parts to the vehicle that
are equivalent, from the constructive point of view
and their properties, to the parts assembled at the
factory.
Accessories and spare parts
Consult a qualifi ed specialist workshop for advice
before purchasing accessories, spare parts or
operating fluids and media, e.g. For example, if you
want to retrofit the vehicle with accessories or if you
have to change parts. The qualifi ed specialist workshop
will inform you about the legal provisions and
recommendations regarding accessories, spare parts
and operating fluids and media. Volkswagen
recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
· Mount only the rim combinations
and tires approved by Volkswagen for the type of
vehicle in question.
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Objects in the airbag deployment zone could
cause serious injury or death if the airbags were
to deploy.
· Never fix or place objects in the areas of
airbag deployment.
Volkswagen recommends the exclusive use of
authorized Volkswagen accessories and Original
Volkswagen® Parts . Volkswagen has verified that
these products are reliable, safe and suitable. Qualified
specialized workshops are also prepared to carry out
the assembly with absolute professionalism. Volkswagen
recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
Repairs and technical modifications
When carrying out repairs and technical
modifications, the Volkswagen guidelines must
be observed ÿ !
Despite continuously monitoring the market,
Volkswagen wagen cannot judge whether products
not authorized by Volkswagen meet the requirements
for reliability, safety and suitability for the vehicle. For
this reason, Volkswagen does not assume any liability
for these products, even if, in certain cases, there is
an authorization from an officially recognized vehicle
inspection institute or an official body.
Any modification of the electronic components and
their software can cause functional failures. Due to
the interconnection of electronic components, these
failures can also negatively affect other systems that
are not directly affected. This means that the reliability
of the vehicle can be seriously endangered, that more
than normal wear and tear on vehicle parts can occur,
and that the vehicle's type approval can be lost.
Retrofitted devices that directly influence vehicle
control must bear the e -mark (European Union approval
mark) and be approved by Volkswagen for the vehicle
in question. These devices include e.g. e.g. speed
governors or electronically controlled damping systems.
The Volkswagen dealer cannot be held responsible
for damage caused as a result of incorrect repairs
and technical modifications.
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The Volkswagen dealer is not responsible for damage caused
as a result of incorrect repairs and technical modifications.
Vehicles with accessories and special body structures
The manufacturers of accessories and body structures
(reforms) guarantee that they comply with current
environmental laws and regulations, especially EU
Directives 2000/53/CE and 2003/ 11/EC. The first regulates
the management of vehicles at the end of their useful life
and the second refers to the provisions that limit the
marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and
preparations.
These damages are also not covered by the Volkswagen
commercial warranty.
Have all necessary repairs and technical modifications carried
out by a qualified specialist workshop. Volkswagen
recommends its dealers with Volkswagen® Genuine Parts .
Volkswagen information for repairs It is possible to
acquire the official information from Volkswagen about
services and for repairs.
The owner of the vehicle must keep the assembly
documentation of the reforms and, in the event of taking the
vehicle to the scrap yard, deliver said documentation when
delivering the vehicle. This ensures that vehicles that have
been refurbished also undergo environmentally friendly
recycling.
Customers in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Central
and South America:
Contact a duly quali fied specialist workshop. Volkswagen
recommends a Volkswagen dealer. Or register on the
Internet portal er Win (electronic information system for
repairs and workshops):
Windscreen repairs In order to
fulfill their function, some equipment requires electrical or
electronic components, e.g. For example, they are attached
to the inside of the windscreen in the area of the interior
mirror. The windshield will have to be replaced if it is
damaged, for example by the impact of a stone, in the field
of vision of these electrical or electronic components. The
repair of said impact can cause an incorrect or anomalous
operation of the equipment in question.
Customers in North America and Canada:
If you want to request the information about the services in
printed format, go to:
Volkswagen Technical Literature Ordering Center
literature.vw.com In
addition, you can register on the erWin Internet portal:
After replacing the windscreen, a qualified specialist
workshop must adjust and calibrate the camera and
sensors. Volkswagen recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
Diagnostic connection (OBD)
In the passenger compartment there is a diagnosis
connection (OBD) to consult the incident memory. The
incident memories record faults and deviations from the
theoretical values of the electronic control units ÿ .
Loss or damage to sensors and cameras
Incorrect repairs, structural modifications to the vehicle
(eg lowering the suspension), retrofitting accessories or
modifications to the upholstery could lead to misalignment
or damage the sensors and cameras. This can also occur
The diagnostic connection (OBD) is located in the footwell
on the driver's side, either at the bottom of the instrument
panel or next to the bonnet release lever, behind a cover.
from a blow when parking, and even from some small
damage, such as the impact of a stone on the windshield.
Have the incident memories consult and reset only by
Do not cover the area in front of and around the sensors
and cameras with stickers, additional headlights, license
plate trim frames or the like! Note the position of the sensors
and cameras in the vehicle ÿ p. 8.
suitably qualified specialist workshops. More information
about the stored data can be obtained at these workshops.
Volkswagen recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
Otherwise, the function of important functions of the driver
assistance systems may be impaired and the vehicle may
be damaged.
Once a fault has been corrected, the information about it is
deleted from the incident memory. Other memory contents
are overwritten successively
mind.
Only have repairs or structural modifications carried out by
qualified specialist workshops
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for it. Volkswagen recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
· Only fit parts to the vehicle that
are equivalent, from the constructive point of view
and their properties, to the parts assembled at the
factory.
Other indications:
— If the area of the sensors is painted in a different color or
repainted, the function of the system in question may be
impaired.
· Mount only the rim combinations
and tires approved by Volkswagen for the type of vehicle in
question.
— On some versions of the vehicle, the Volkswagen emblem
may influence the visibility of the radar sensor at the front.
Therefore, only use the vehicle with the original Volkswagen
emblem or one authorized for it by Volks wagen.
WARNING
Failure to use the diagnostic connection socket as intended
can cause malfunctions and result in accidents and serious
injuries.
Powertrain underbody protection This protection reduces the
Never consult the memory yourself
risk of damage to the underbody of the vehicle and the engine
oil sump, e.g. For example, when climbing curbs, at entrances
to buildings or when driving on unpaved roads.
incidents through the connection socket for diagnosis.
· Never read the data yourself through the vehicle's
diagnosis connection socket.
Have this protection retrofitted by a qualified specialist
workshop. Volks wagen recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
· Have the incident memory consulted by means of the
diagnostic connection only to suitably qualified specialist
workshops. Volkswagen recommends going to a
Volkswagen dealer for this.
Powertrain underbody protection may not be available in all
countries.
ses.
WARNING
Any type of repair or modification carried out on the vehicle in
Repairs and possible negative
effects on the airbag system
an incorrect way can reduce the effectiveness of the driver
assistance systems and air bags when deployed. This could
cause malfunctions, accidents and fatal injuries.
When carrying out repairs and technical modifications,
the Volkswagen guidelines must be observed ÿ !
· Only have necessary repairs and modifications to the
vehicle carried out by qualified specialist workshops.
Volkswagen recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
Only have modifications and repairs to the front bumper, doors,
front seats, headlining or bodywork performed by a specialized
workshop. Components and sensors of the airbag system can be
found in these vehicle parts.
WARNING
Improper vehicle repairs and modifications can result in
vehicle damage, accidents and serious injuries.
When work is carried out on the airbag system or parts of the
airbag system are removed and installed for other repair work,
components of the airbag system can be damaged. This can
cause the air bags not to deploy correctly or not at all in the event
of an accident.
· Volkswagen expressly recommends using only Volkswagen®
Genuine Parts .
Volkswagen has verified that these products are reliable,
safe and suitable.
· Only have necessary repairs and modifications to the
vehicle carried out by qualified specialist workshops.
They have the diagnostic equipment, information on
repairs and the tools that are required, as well as qualified
personnel. Volks wagen recommends a Volkswagen
dealer.
To ensure that the effectiveness of the air bags is not
impaired and that removed components do not cause injuries
or pollute the environment, the corresponding regulations must
be observed. Specialized workshops are familiar with these
provisions.
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the airbag system
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in case of collision. For example, the use of wheel and
tire combinations that have not been approved by
Volkswagen, lowering the height of the vehicle,
changing the rigidity of the suspension, including
springs, telescopic arms, shock absorbers , etc., can
change the forces that are measured by the airbag
the electromagnetic radiation will not be optimally
diverted to the outside. Especially in case of poor
reception, e.g. For example, in rural areas, there may
be high radiation in the vehicle. This
can pose a health risk ÿ .
Depending on the equipment, a suitable telephone
interface can be used to connect the mobile phone to
the outdoor antenna. The quality of the co
sensors and transmitted to the electronic control unit.
Certain modifications to the suspension can, e.g. For
example, increasing the forces measured by the
sensors and causing the airbag system to trigger in
certain collisions where it would not normally trigger if
these modifications had not been made. Other
modifications can reduce the forces measured by the
sensors and prevent the airbags from deploying when
they should.
nection improves and increases range.
Call
In many countries it is only allowed to talk on the
phone in the vehicle using a hands-free device, e.g. e.g.
via a Bluetooth® connection .
Secure the mobile phone on a suitable holder ÿ before
use or store it in a storage compartment where it cannot
slip, e.g. e.g. in the center console.
WARNING
Any type of repair or modification carried out on the
vehicle in an incorrect way can cause damage and
anomalies in the operation of the vehicle and reduce
the effectiveness of the airbag system. This could
cause an accident and serious or fatal injuries.
Radiocomunication
If you want to use a radio communication device,
please observe the legal provisions and the
manufacturer's instruction manual. for the mon
subsequent labeling of a radiocommunication device
requires an authorization.
· Only have repairs and modifications to be carried
out on the vehicle carried out by specialized
workshops.
For more information on mounting a radio
communication device, contact a qualified specialist
workshop. Volkswagen recommends a Volkswagen
dealer.
Airbag modules cannot be repaired
and they have to be replaced.
· Never fit air-cooled parts to the vehicle.
bags disassembled from vehicles at the end of
their useful life or from recycling plants.
WARNING
Mobile phones that are not attached or not properly
attached could be thrown around the passenger
compartment in the event of a sudden manoeuvre,
sudden stop or accident, causing injury.
WARNING
Modifications to the vehicle's suspension, including
the use of unauthorized wheel and tire combinations,
may impair the operation of the air bags and increase
the risk of serious injury or death in an accident.
· Securely secure or store mobile phones and their
accessories outside of airbag deployment zones.
WARNING
· Never mount suspension components whose
characteristics are not identical to those of the
original parts mounted on the vehicle.
If mobile phones and radio communication devices
are used without connection to an external antenna
Therefore, it is possible that the limit values for
electromagnetic radiation inside the vehicle may be
exceeded, which would endanger the health of the
· Never use wheel and tire combinations that have
not been authorized by Volks wagen.
driver and that of his companions. The same happens
if the outdoor antenna is not installed correctly.
Keep a minimum distance of 20 cm
(8 inches) between the device's antennae and
an active medical implant, such as a pacemaker
you are
Mobile telephony and radio
communication in the vehicle
Electromagnetic radiation
Do not carry the switched on device too close
or directly on top of an active medical implant,
e.g. e.g. in the breast pocket.
If a mobile phone or radio communication device is
used without connection to the outdoor antenna,
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