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Repairs and technical modifications must always be carried out according to Volkswagen
specifications⇒ .
Modifications and repairs to the front bumper, doors, front seats, headliner or the bodywork should
be carried out only by a qualified workshop. Airbag system components and sensors might be fitted
on these vehicle components.
If you work on the airbag system or remove and install parts of the system when performing other
repair work, parts of the airbag system may be damaged. The consequence may be that, in the event
of an accident, the airbag inflates incorrectly or does not inflate at all.
Regulations must be observed to ensure that the effectiveness of the airbags is not reduced and that
removed parts do not cause any injuries or environmental pollution. Qualified workshops are
familiar with these regulations.
Any modifications to the vehicle's suspension could prevent the airbag system from working
properly during a collision. For example, using wheel rim/tyre combinations that have not been
approved by Volkswagen, lowering the suspension or making modifications to the suspension rate
including work on the springs, struts and shock absorbers etc., could change the forces that are
measured by the airbag sensors and sent to the electronic control unit. Some changes to the
suspension could cause the forces measured by the sensors to increase, for example. This can lead
to the airbag system being triggered in collision scenarios where it normally would not be triggered if
modifications to the suspension had not been made. Other modifications can cause the forces
measured by the sensors to decrease, therefore preventing the airbag system from being triggered
when it should have been.
WARNING
Incorrect repairs and modifications can cause malfunctions and damage to the vehicle and impair
the effectiveness of the airbag system. This can result in accidents and serious or even fatal injuries.
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vehicles in your vehicle.
WARNING
Modifications to the vehicle's suspension, including the use of unsuitable tyre/rim combinations, can
cause the airbag system to function differently and increase the risk of serious or fatal injuries in the
event of an accident.
the original factory-fitted components.
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Mobile reception in the vehicle
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The individual manufacturer declares herewith that the following products conform, at the time of
vehicle production, with the basic requirements and other relevant laws and regulations, including
FCC Part 15.19, FCC Part 15.21 and RSS-Gen Issue 1:
Radio-based equipment
luding City Emergency Braking System.
Electrical equipment
-volt socket.
Recycling and scrapping end-of-life vehicles
Recycling end-of-life vehicles
Volkswagen has already made provision for you to recycle your vehicle in an environmentally
responsible manner. The extensive recycling systems operating in many European countries will take
back your vehicle at the end of its useful life. Once the vehicle has been recycled, a certificate of
destruction will be issued to show that the vehicle has been disposed of correctly.
Return of end-of-life vehicles is free of charge, provided that national legislation is complied with.
Further information on return and recycling of end-of-life vehicles is available from a Volkswagen
dealership.
Scrapping
The relevant safety requirements must be observed when the vehicle or its individual components,
e.g. from the airbag system and belt tensioners, are scrapped. Qualified workshops are familiar with
these regulations.
Information about vehicles with N1 approval (light commercial vehicle)
Please observe the following for vehicles used to transport goods with a maximum permitted weight
of up to 3.5 t (N1 approval in Europe):
Variants and number of seats
There are various types of N1 vehicles based on a Volkswagen passenger car. The number of seats
may be restricted to two or four.
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Vehicles with two seats: there is no floor covering in the rear of the vehicle interior because there is
no rear bench seat ⇒ .
Vehicles with four seats: the centre seat on the rear bench seat cannot be used⇒ .
Transporting children safely
As with vehicles with passenger car approval (M1), approved child restraint systems can be used on
the seats ⇒ Safe transport of children .
Towing a trailer
If the vehicle is approved for towing a trailer, observe any local regulations for driving with a trailer
and using a towing bracket.
If the vehicle exceeds the gross vehicle weight rating or the rear axle load, do not exceed 80 km/h
when towing a trailer. This also applies to countries where higher speeds are permitted. Keep to
country-specific speed limits which may be lower for vehicles with trailers than for vehicles without
trailers.
The vehicle documents contain details of permitted excess loads. If no excess loads are shown, the
vehicle can be driven at 100 km/h, taking account of the laws which apply in different countries.
Technical data
Please refer to the vehicle documentation for technical data.
WARNING
Risk of injury and electric shock from exposed cables.
vehicle are covered up when using the vehicle.
WARNING
Risk of serious injuries due to transporting passengers incorrectly.
ms such as seat
belts and head restraints.
WARNING
Risk of serious and fatal injuries.