If you plan to take your vehicle outside the continental limits of the United States or Canada, there is
the possibility that:
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Unleaded fuels for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available.
Fuel may have a considerably lower octane rating and may cause engine damage.
Service may be inadequate due to lack of proper service facilities, tools or testing equipment.
Replacement parts may not be readily available.
DVD navigation systems for vehicles built for the United States and Canada will not necessarily
work in Europe, and may not work in other countries outside of North America.
NOTICE
Volkswagen is not responsible for mechanical damage that may result from substandard fuel
or service or the unavailability of Genuine Volkswagen parts.
ꢀ Volkswagen is not responsible if the vehicle does not meet the respective legal
requirements in other countries and continents.
Radio antenna and reception
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If the radio and navigation systems were installed at the factory, the radio antenna may be installed in
different locations in the vehicle:
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On the inside of the rear window with the rear window defroster,
On the inside of the rear side windows,
On the inside of the windshield,
On the vehicle roof.
Antennas on the insides of windows are thin wires.
NOTICE
Antennas installed on the insides of windows can be damaged by abrasive objects or by
corrosive or acidic cleaning agents or other chemicals. Do not place any stickers on the
windshield-integrated antenna and never clean the antenna with corrosive or acidic cleaning
agents or other chemicals.
NOTICE
If retrofitting a radio or a navigation system, make sure that the vehicle's standard integrated
antenna amplifier is compatible with the radio or navigation system. If not, use an additional
antenna adapter. Otherwise, the antenna amplifier could be overloaded and damaged.
Operating electrical devices near the integrated windshield antenna may interfere with AM radio
reception.
Component protection
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