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Preparing for a journey and driving safety

Observe the following information both before and during every journey to ensure your own safety,

and the safety of all passengers and other road users →

✓ Check that all lights and turn signals are working properly.

✓ Check the tyre pressure and charge level (→ Tyre pressure, Introduction/General information), (→

Charging process display, Description).

✓ Check the washer fluid level (→ Washer fluid, Refilling).

✓ Make sure that you have a good, clear view through all of the windows (→ Vehicle care, exterior,

Cleaning/Care).

✓ Air intake to the electric drive must not be obstructed, and the electric drive must not be covered

by blankets or insulating materials (→ In the engine compartment, General safety).

✓ Secure any objects and luggage in the stowage compartments, the luggage compartment or on

the roof (→ Transporting items, Description).

✓ Ensure that you are able to operate the pedals freely at all times.

✓ Secure any children travelling in the vehicle in a restraint system suitable for their weight and size

(→ Child seats, Description).

✓ Adjust the front seats, head restraints and mirrors properly in accordance with the size of the

occupants (→ Sitting position, Description), (→ Mirrors, Description).

✓ Wear shoes that provide good grip for your feet when using the pedals.

✓ The floor mat in the footwell on the driver side must leave the pedal area free and must be

securely fastened.

✓ Assume a correct sitting position before setting off and maintain this position while driving. This

also applies to all passengers (→ Sitting position, Description).

✓ Fasten your seat belt correctly before setting off and keep it properly fastened throughout the

journey. This also applies to all passengers (→ Seat belts, Description).

✓ Each vehicle occupant must sit in a seat of their own and must have their own seat belt.

✓ Never drive if your driving ability is impaired, e.g. by medication, alcohol or drugs.

✓ Do not allow yourself to be distracted from the traffic, e.g. by passengers, telephone calls,

opening menus and making adjustments to settings.

✓ Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.

✓ Observe traffic regulations and speed limits.

✓ Take regular breaks when travelling long distances – at least every two hours.

✓ Secure animals in the vehicle using a system that is suitable for their weight and size.

Driving abroad

In some countries, special safety standards and regulations apply that the vehicle may not comply

with. Volkswagen recommends that you visit your Volkswagen dealership before travelling abroad to

find out about any legal requirements and the following issues at your destination:

✓ Does the vehicle need any technical modifications for driving abroad, e.g. masking or switching

the headlights over?

✓ Are the necessary tools, diagnostic equipment and spare parts available for service and repair

work?

✓ Are there any Volkswagen dealerships in the destination country?

✓ Are the correct service fluids that comply with Volkswagen specifications available in the

destination country (→ Service fluids, Introduction/General information)?

✓ Does the navigation function in the factory-fitted Infotainment system work with the navigation

data available in the destination country?

✓ Are special tyres necessary for travelling in the destination country?

✓ Is a fire extinguisher a requirement in your destination country?

✓ Which requirements must be observed regarding high-visibility waistcoats?

✓ Are special charging cables necessary for charging at mains sockets in the destination country?

Checks when charging

Do not perform any work on the electric motor or in the engine compartment unless you know

exactly how to carry out the tasks, are aware of the general safety procedures and have the correct

equipment, service fluids and suitable tools to hand (→ In the engine compartment, General safety).

In any other case, all work must be carried out by a qualified workshop. Make sure that the following

are checked regularly:

✓ Washer fluid level (→ Washer fluid, Refilling).

✓ Coolant level (→ Coolant, Description).

✓ Brake fluid level (→ Brake fluid, Standards/Directives).

✓ Tyre pressure (→ Tyre pressure, Introduction/General information).

✓ Vehicle lighting (→ Exterior drive lighting, Description) necessary for traffic safety:

—Turn signals.

—Side lights, dipped beam headlights and main beam headlights.

—Tail light clusters.

—Brake lights.

—Rear fog light.

—Number plate light.

Information on changing bulbs (→ Exterior lighting, Description).

DANGER

Please observe important safety information about the front passenger front airbag (→ Child seats,

General safety).

DANGER

The vehicle's high-voltage network and the high-voltage battery are dangerous and can cause

burns or other injuries and even lead to a fatal electric shock.

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Please observe the important safety information about the high-voltage system and the high-

voltage battery (→ High-voltage battery, General safety).

WARNING

Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medication or narcotics can cause serious accidents

and fatal injuries.

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Alcohol, drugs, medication and narcotics can severely impair perception, reaction times and

driving safety. This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

WARNING

Always observe current traffic regulations and speed limits, and think ahead when driving. Correct

interpretation of a driving situation can make the difference between reaching your destination

safely and having an accident with serious injuries.

NOTICE

Volkswagen is not responsible for any vehicle damage caused by inadequate servicing work or lack

of Genuine Parts.

Please observe the notes and information for vehicles with N1 approval (→ N1 approval,

Description).

Servicing the vehicle regularly is not only about vehicle maintenance – it also ensures that

your vehicle remains roadworthy and in perfect working order. You should therefore have

your vehicle serviced according to the Volkswagen guidelines. Some work may have to be

carried out before the due date of the next service if the vehicle is subjected to heavy-duty

operating conditions. Heavy-duty conditions are, for example, regular stop and go driving or

driving in areas with high levels of dust. Further information can be obtained from your

Volkswagen dealership or qualified workshop.

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