Safety Compliance Certification Label
A safety certificate affixed to the door jamb in the driver door confirms that at time of production all
necessary safety standards and requirements of the traffic safety agency of the respective country
were met. The month and year of production as well as the vehicle identification number may be listed
as well.
Radiator fan and high voltage warning sticker
A warning sticker about the radiator fan and the high voltage of the electrical system is located in the
engine compartment next to the engine hood release. The vehicle ignition system complies with the
Canadian standard ICES-002.
Operating your vehicle outside of the United States and Canada
ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
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Government regulations in the United States and Canada require that automobiles meet specific
emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for the U.S. and Canada differ
from vehicles sold in other countries.
If you plan to take your vehicle outside the continental limits of the United States or Canada, there is
the possibility that:
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Unleaded fuels for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available.
Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (ULSD) fuel No. 2 that your diesel engine requires may not be available.
Fuel may have a considerably lower octane rating and may cause engine damage.
Service may be inadequate due to lack of proper service facilities, tools or testing equipment.
Replacement parts may not be readily available.
DVD navigation systems for vehicles built for the United States and Canada will not necessarily
work in Europe, and may not work in other countries outside of North America.
NOTICE
Volkswagen is not responsible for mechanical damage that may result from substandard fuel
or service or the unavailability of Genuine Volkswagen parts.
ꢀ Volkswagen is not responsible if the vehicle does not meet the respective legal
requirements in other countries and continents.
Radio antenna and reception
ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
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If the radio and navigation systems were installed at the factory, the radio antenna may be installed in
different locations in the vehicle:
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On the inside of the rear window with the rear window defroster,
On the inside of the rear side windows,
On the inside of the windshield,
On the vehicle roof.
Antennas on the insides of windows are thin wires.
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