Consumer information -> Stickers and plates for Your Volkswagen California Van Third Generation (2015-2024)

with other sources of data and thus establish a reference to persons as part of an accident investigation.  
Special equipment, access to the legally prescribed diagnosis interface(on-board diagnosis) and switched-on ignition  
are required in order to read data out of the event data recorder.  
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will not access, read out or process data from the event data recorder unless the  
vehicle owner, or lessee in the case of leasing, grants their permission. Exceptions to this are contractual or legal  
provisions.  
Due to its legal product monitoring obligations, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is entitled to use the data for field  
monitoring and also for research purposes and quality improvements. For research purposes, Volkswagen  
Commercial Vehicles makes the data available to third parties in anonymous form, in other words without any  
reference to the individual vehicle, vehicle owner or lessee.  
Stickers and plates  
Stickers and plates showing important information for vehicle operation are factory-fitted in the engine  
compartment and on certain vehicle parts.  
Never remove stickers or plates. They must also remain legible at all times.  
If vehicle parts bearing stickers or plates are removed from the vehicle, replacement stickers or plates with the  
same information must be applied properly to the same position on the new parts by a suitably qualified workshop.  
Safety certificate  
There is a safety certificate on the door pillar which states that all necessary safety standards and specifications from  
the transport safety authorities of the particular country were met at the time of production. The month and year of  
production and the chassis number may also be listed. Observe notes in the Owner's Manual.  
WARNING  
Handling the vehicle incorrectly will increase the risk of accident and injuries.  
Observe legal requirements.  
Observe the Owner’s Manual.  
NOTICE  
Handling the vehicle incorrectly could lead to the vehicle becoming damaged.  
Observe legal requirements.  
Carry out service work in accordance with the specifications.  
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Fluids in the air conditioning system  
Refrigerant in the air conditioning system  
The sticker in the engine compartment provides information about the type and quantity of the refrigerant used in  
the vehicle's air conditioning system. The sticker is located in the front part of the engine compartment close to the  
refrigerant filler neck.  
Warning: The air conditioning system must be serviced only by qualified personnel.  
Type of refrigerant.  
Type of refrigerant oil.  
See workshop information(available only for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealerships).  
The air conditioning system must be serviced only by qualified personnel.  
Flammable refrigerant.  
Ensure correct disposal of all components and never install components removed from end-of-life vehicles or  
recycled components in the vehicle.  
Refrigerant oil in the air conditioning system  
The air conditioning system is filled with refrigerant oil. The sign on the air conditioning compressor provides  
information about the type and quantity of the refrigerant oil used (→ Repairs and technical modifications).  
WARNING  
For safety reasons, the air conditioning system must be serviced only by qualified personnel.  
NOTICE  
Never replace or repair the evaporator in the air conditioning system with replacement parts from end-of-life  
vehicles or from recycling sources.  
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Infotainment system and antennas  
The vehicle aerials are located in the exterior mirrors and on the roof. If any metallic chrome-plated trim, such as  
chrome-plated design caps, is retrofitted to the exterior mirrors, you may experience problems with the radio, mobile  
telephone and navigation services or they may lose the ability to transmit and receive signals completely.  
NOTICE  
A retrofitted Infotainment system must be compatible with the aerial amplifier fitted as standard in the vehicle. The  
aerial amplifier could otherwise be damaged.  
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Component protection  
Some electronic components and control units are fitted with component protection as standard, e.g. the  
Infotainment system.  
The component protection permits a correspondingly qualified workshop to legitimately install or replace  
components and control units.  
The component protection prevents the factory-supplied components from being operated without restrictions  
outside the vehicle in the following situations:  
Installation in other vehicles, e.g. after theft.  
Operation of components outside the vehicle.  
If a text message about component protection appears in the display of the instrument cluster or the screen of the  
Infotainment system, go to a correspondingly qualified workshop.  
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Information in accordance with the EU Chemicals Regulation REACH  
In accordance with the European regulations on chemicals, known asREACH, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles  
would like to inform you about the materials that may be found in your vehicle.  
You can access this information online using your vehicle identification number:  
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Disposing of used batteries and electronic equipment  
Used batteries  
Used batteries must be collected separately and recycled by the end user. This is indicated by the symbol with the  
crossed-through waste bin . As the end user, you are required by law to return used batteries.  
Batteries containing heavy metals are marked with the chemical symbols HG(mercury), Cd (cadmium) and/or Pb  
(lead). Heavy metals can be harmful to human and animal health and tend to accumulate in the environment. You  
must ensure the separate collection and proper return of used batteries to prevent this from happening.  
Special care must be taken when handling batteries containing lithium, e.g. they must never be heated to high  
temperatures or become physically damaged. If gases or fluids escape, they can pose a significant risk to health and  
the environment. A short circuit of the terminals can also cause a fire or explosion.  
Used batteries can be returned to Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealerships in EU member states and other  
countries.  
Your Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership can provide further information on returning and recycling end-  
of-life vehicles, or you can visit:  
Old electrical/electronic devices  
The vehicle contains electrical/electronic devices, such as the SD card in the navigation system, and remote controls.  
The electrical/electronic devices are marked with the crossed-out bin symbol  
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Used electrical/electronic devices marked with this symbol must be collected and disposed of separately from your  
normal domestic waste. You can hand in these electrical/electronic devices at local collection points or to any  
approved national return systems. Batteries, rechargeable batteries or lamps that are not a fixed part of the device  
must be removed first and disposed of accordingly.  
You are responsible for deleting any personal data stored on the old devices.  
Your Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership can provide further information on waste prevention and on  
returning and recycling end-of-life vehicles, or you can find information online:  
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Product recycling  
Fig. 1 Triman logo and Infotri symbol  
Fig. 2 Triman logo and Infotri symbol  
Fig. 3 Triman logo and Infotri symbol  
The Triman logo and the Infotri symbol contain important sorting information for end  
consumers.  
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