Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts
Accessories and parts
Volkswagen recommends that you seek advice from a Volkswagen dealership before purchasing
accessories, replacement parts or service fluids, for example if the vehicle is to be retrofitted
with accessories or if parts have to be renewed. Volkswagen dealerships can recommend
accessories, parts and service fluids suitable for your requirements. They can also answer any
questions you might have regarding official regulations.
Volkswagen recommends that you use only approved Volkswagen accessories and Volkswagen
Genuine Parts®. These parts and accessories have been specially tested by Volkswagen for
suitability, reliability and safety. And Volkswagen dealerships are qualified to install them
correctly.
Although the market is constantly scrutinised, Volkswagen cannot assume responsibility for the
reliability, safety and suitability of products Volkswagen has not approved. Volkswagen can
therefore assume no responsibility for these parts, even if they have been approved by an official
testing agency or are covered by an official approval certificate.
Any retrofitted equipment which has a direct effect on the control of the vehicle must be
approved by Volkswagen for use in your vehicle and bear the e mark (approval symbol of the
European Union). These devices include cruise control systems or electronically controlled
damping systems, for example.
Any additional electrical components fitted that do not serve to control the vehicle itself must
bear the mark (manufacturer declaration of conformity in the European Union). Such devices
include refrigerator boxes, computers and ventilator fans.
WARNING
Incorrectly performed repairs or modifications to your vehicle can impair the effectiveness of
the airbags, cause faults, accidents and fatal injury.
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Never secure or position objects, e.g. telephone holders, in the deployment zone of the
airbags since these objects can cause serious or fatal injuries if the airbags are triggered.
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