Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

→ Running-in

→ Accessories and parts

→ Service fluids and consumables

→ Repairs and technical modifications

→ Repairs and faults in the airbag system

→ Retrofitting two-way radios

→ Information stored in the control units

→ Using a mobile telephone in the vehicle without a connection to the external aerial

→ Vehicle lifting points

Additional information and warnings:

• Seat belts

• Airbag system

• Roof carrier

• Towing a trailer

• Ashtray and cigarette lighter

• Electrical sockets

• Toll card reader

• Braking, stopping and parking

• Pull-away assist systems

• Parking distance warning

• Park Assist system

• Reversing assistant (Rear Assist)

• Cruise control system (CCS)

• Adaptive chassis control (DCC)

• Tyre monitoring system

• Preparation for working in the engine compartment

• Engine oil

• Engine coolant

• Battery

• Cleaning and caring for the vehicle exterior

• Cleaning and caring for the interior

• Consumer information

• ⇒ BookletRadio,

• ⇒ BookletNavigation system,

• ⇒ BookletProvision for a mobile telephone,

Unsuitable spare parts and accessories as well as incorrectly carried out work, modifications and repairs can lead to damage to the vehicle, accidents and serious injuries.

• Volkswagen strongly recommends you use only approved Volkswagen accessories and Volkswagen Genuine Parts^®. These parts and accessories have been specially tested by Volkswagen for suitability, reliability and safety.

• Repairs and modifications to your vehicle should only be carried out by a qualified workshop. Qualified workshops have the necessary tools, diagnostic equipment, repair information and qualified personnel.

• Never fit parts to your vehicle that are in any way different from the factory-fitted parts.

• Never secure or mount objects such as drink holders, telephone holders either on or next to the airbag covers or within the deployment zone of the airbag.

• Only use rim/tyre combinations which have been approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle type.