ꢀ Accessories and other things installed in front of the cooling air intakes impair the
efficiency of the engine coolant. The engine can overheat under high outside temperatures or
under high engine loads!
Leaking operating fluids can pollute the environment. Collect leaking operating fluids in suitable
containers and dispose of them properly in accordance with applicable environmental laws and
regulations.
CB radio equipment
ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
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An outside antenna is required for the operation of radio equipment in the vehicle.
Volkswagen approves the operation of radio equipment in the vehicle under the following conditions:
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Professionally installed outside antenna.
Maximum transmission power 10 watts.
Optimal device coverage can only be assured when an outside antenna is properly installed.
Consult with an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility if you would
like to use a radio with transmission power higher than 10 watts. Authorized Volkswagen dealers and
authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities are familiar with technical possibilities for the installation of
aftermarket equipment or can advise you where equipment can be professionally installed. Obey legal
requirements as well as instructions and operational guidelines provided by the equipment
manufacturer in the operating manuals for the radio equipment.
WARNING
Loose or improperly installed radio equipment can be thrown around the passenger
compartment during sudden driving or braking maneuvers or a crash and cause serious
personal injuries.
ꢀ Always install radio equipment properly and securely outside of the airbag deployment
zones.
WARNING
Using a radio device in the vehicle without connection to an outside antenna can exceed
electromagnetic radiation thresholds. This also applies if the outside antenna is not installed
properly.
ꢀ Use a CB radio in the vehicle only with a professionally installed and connected outside
antenna.
Notice about data recorded by vehicle control modules
ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Your vehicle is not equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR).
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EDRs, sometimes called “crash recorders,” are installed by some manufacturers for the express
purpose of capturing data for retrieval after an accident or crash event.
Some state laws restrict the retrieval or downloading of data stored by EDRs installed in a vehicle for
the express purpose of retrieving data after an accident or crash event without the owner's consent.
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