Infotainment system -> Safety information for Your Volkswagen Caddy SUV Fifth Generation (2020-2025)

The operating instructions for external data media and playback devices.  
Instructions for any Infotainment system accessories installed retrospectively or additionally used.  
Digital manual in the Infotainment system(if available).  
Safety information  
Some functions may contain links to websites that are operated by third parties. Volkswagen AG does not assume  
ownership of the third-party websites that are reached via links and is not responsible for their content.  
Some functions may contain information supplied by third parties. Volkswagen AG is not responsible for external  
information being correct, up-to-date and complete, or for any infringement of third-party rights.  
The radio stations and the owners of the data media and audio sources are responsible for the content provided.  
Mobile, GPS and radio signals can also be impaired by multi-storey car parks, garages, underpasses, tunnels, tall  
buildings, mountains, valleys, and other electrical devices such as battery chargers.  
Films or metal-coated stickers on the antenna and windows can interfere with radio reception.  
Read and follow the appropriate operating manuals of the respective manufacturer when using mobile devices,  
data media, external devices, external audio and media sources.  
WARNING  
The Infotainment system central computer is networked with the control units installed in the vehicle. Therefore,  
improper repair or improper removal and installation of the central computer increases the risk of accidents and  
injuries.  
Never replace the central computer with a used central computer from end-of-life vehicles or from recycling  
sources.  
Only have the central computer removed, installed or repaired by a qualified workshop. Volkswagen Commercial  
Vehicles recommends using a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership for this purpose.  
WARNING  
The factory-fitted radio with integrated hardware is networked with the control units installed in the vehicle.  
Therefore, improper repair or improper removal and installation of the radio increases the risk of accidents and  
injuries.  
Never replace the radio with a used radio from end-of-life vehicles or from recycling sources.  
Only have the radio removed, installed or repaired by a qualified workshop. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles  
recommends using a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership for this purpose.  
WARNING  
Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted. Reading information on the screen, operating the  
Infotainment system, and connecting, inserting or removing data media or audio sources while the vehicle is in  
motion can distract you from the road and cause accidents.  
Always drive carefully and responsibly.  
WARNING  
Unfavourable light conditions and a damaged or soiled screen may result in displays and information not being read  
or not being read correctly from the screen.  
Displays and information on the screen must never cause you to take any safety risks. Always drive carefully and  
responsibly.  
WARNING  
If the volume is too high, you may not hear acoustic signals from outside the vehicle. Excess volume can also  
damage your hearing. This is the case even if you are only exposed to high volumes for short periods.  
Select a volume setting that allows signals from outside the vehicle(such as emergency services sirens) to be  
easily heard at all times.  
WARNING  
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The volume level may suddenly change when you switch the audio or media source or connect a new source.  
Reduce the volume before switching the audio or media source or connecting a new source.  
WARNING  
The following conditions can lead to situations where emergency calls, telephone calls and data transmission are  
not possible or are interrupted:  
If your current location is in an area with no or insufficient mobile communications and GPS reception.  
If you are in an area with sufficient mobile communications and GPS reception but the telecommunications  
provider's mobile network is out of order or is not available.  
If the components in the vehicle required for emergency calls, telephone calls and data transmission are  
damaged, not working or do not have sufficient electrical power.  
If the rechargeable battery of the mobile device is flat or has insufficient charge level.  
WARNING  
Radio stations can transmit catastrophe and danger warnings. The following conditions can prevent these warnings  
from being received or output:  
If your current location is in an area with no or insufficient radio reception.  
If you are in an area with adequate radio reception, but the frequency bands of the radio stations are subject to  
interference or are not available.  
If the loudspeakers and the components required for radio reception in the vehicle are damaged, not working or  
do not have a sufficient power supply.  
WARNING  
In some countries and on some mobile networks, a call for assistance or an emergency call can be made only under  
the following conditions:  
A mobile device with an unlocked SIM card and sufficient credit is connected to the mobile phone interface in the  
vehicle.  
There is sufficient network coverage.  
WARNING  
The limit values for electromagnetic radiation in the vehicle may be exceeded and thus the health of the driver and  
vehicle occupants may be endangered when operating a mobile or wireless device without connection to an  
external aerial. This also applies to external aerials which have not been correctly installed.  
Maintain a minimum distance of 20 centimetres between the aerial of a mobile device and an active medical  
implant, e.g. a pacemaker, as mobile devices may adversely affect their function.  
Do not carry an operational mobile device close to or directly above an active medical implant, e.g. in a breast  
pocket.  
Switch off mobile devices immediately if you suspect they may be interfering with an active medical implant or  
any other medical device.  
WARNING  
Mobile devices, external devices and accessories in the vehicle that are not properly secured or not secured at all can  
be flung though the vehicle interior and cause injuries if there is a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre, or in the  
event of an accident.  
Secure any mobile devices and accessories outside the deployment zone of the airbags or stow them safely.  
Arrange the wires for external devices and audio sources so that they do not obstruct the driver.  
WARNING  
Driving recommendations and traffic symbols displayed by the navigation system may differ from the current traffic  
situation.  
Road signs, traffic signals, traffic regulations and local conditions have priority over the recommendations and  
displays provided by the navigation system.  
Adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.  
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