NOTICE
Improper attachment of license plate holders with decorative frame or license plates may damage vehicle components,
e.g. wires or sensors.
Always contact suitably qualified professionals to find out whether it is possible to attach a license plate or license
plate holder with a decorative frame to your vehicle. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Decorative frames for license plate holders are designed for holding the license plate.
The radar sensor can be installed either below the license plate or behind the VW emblem. The license plate or the VW
emblem can influence the view of the radar sensor in the front area. Therefore fit the license plate at an adequate distance
from the radar sensor or only operate the vehicle with the original VW emblem or an emblem approved by Volkswagen.
Damage around Sensors and Cameras
WARNING
If the area around sensors and cameras is damaged, for example due to stone chips or collisions when parking, this may
impair the functions of the driver assistance systems. The failure of driver assistance systems can result in accidents and
serious or fatal injuries.
If there is damage in the area of the sensors and cameras, have the component replaced by a suitably qualified
professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility.
After components have been replaced, it may be necessary for sensors and cameras to be set and calibrated by an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
If the windshield is damaged within the sensors' and camera's range, for example by a stone chip, then the windshield must b
replaced. Stone chip repairs can cause malfunctions in the driver assistance system. After the windshield has been replaced,
the cameras and sensors must be set and calibrated by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting
an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Repairs and technical modifications
Volkswagen guidelines must be followed when performing repairs and technical modifications ⇒
.
Interference with electronic components and their software can cause malfunctions. Because of the way electronic
components are interconnected, such malfunctions can also impair systems that are not directly involved. This means that yo
risk both a substantial reduction in the operational safety of your vehicle and increased wear of vehicle components.
An authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility cannot assume any liability for damage resulting
from repairs and technical modifications that were performed incorrectly.
An authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility is not responsible for damage resulting from
repairs and technical modifications that were performed incorrectly. Such damages are also not covered by the Volkswagen
warranty.
Have all repairs and technical modifications performed by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends
contacting your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for Volkswagen Genuine Parts®.
Volkswagen repair information
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