Get Messages about driving -> Operating the vehicle in different countries and continents Guide for Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door Seventh Generation (2019-2025)

Always drive with the trunk lid closed if the load can be transported with the trunk lid closed.

NOTICE

Opening the trunk lid changes the height and possibly the length of the vehicle. This can cause damage to the vehicle if

driving carelessly.

Be aware of the changed outer dimensions, such as when driving through underpasses.

Driving through water on roads

Note the following to reduce the risk of vehicle damage when driving through water, for example on ﬂooded roads:

The water must not be any higher than the bottom of the vehicle body ⇒

Do not driver faster than walking speeds.

Never stop the vehicle, drive in reverse, or stop the engine in water.

Oncoming vehicles create waves that can raise the water level for your vehicle enough that it is not safe to drive through

Always manually deactivate the start-stop system when driving through water ⇒ Start/Stop system.

WARNING

When driving through water, mud, slush, etc., the braking effect may be delayed due to damp or icy brake rotors and

brake pads in the winter, and this can extend the braking distance. This could cause a loss of vehicle control, accidents

and serious or fatal injuries.

Perform careful braking maneuvers to dry and remove ice from the brakes.

Do not endanger road users or disregard legal regulations during braking maneuvers.

Avoid abrupt and sudden braking maneuvers directly after driving through water.

NOTICE

Driving through water can greatly damage or corrode parts of the vehicle, e.g. electronics.

Never drive through salty water.

Using fresh water, immediately rinse any parts of the vehicle that may have come into contact with salty water.

Protect electronic components against contact with water.

Operating the vehicle in different countries and continents

Approval regulations

The vehicle was manufactured by the factory for a speciﬁc country and meets those requirements and approval regulations

that were valid at the time of vehicle manufacture ⇒

If the vehicle will be used temporarily or for a brief period in another country, then read and observe the following

information.

Safety standards and regulations

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Some countries have special safety standards and regulations that differ from the vehicle conﬁguration. Volkswagen

recommends obtaining information about legal regulations from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility before driving in other countries.

Selling in other countries

If the vehicle is sold in another country or will be used for an extended period in another country, then the applicable legal

regulations in that country must be observed.

Certain equipment may need to be installed or removed and functions may need to be deactivated. The scope and types of

service may also be affected. This particularly applies if the vehicle is being operated for an extended period in a different

climate region.

Functions of the Infotainment system

Due to the many different frequency bands around the world, the Infotainment system installed at the factory may not function

in other countries.

Volkswagen is not responsible for damage to the vehicle caused by substandard fuel, insufficient service, or not using

Volkswagen Genuine parts.

Volkswagen is not responsible if the vehicle does not meet all of the applicable legal requirements in other countries and

continents.

WARNING

At high altitudes, the air density is lower. Due to the reduced air density, engine power may be reduced and when in

operation for extended periods at high altitudes, vehicle components may be damaged. Lower engine power can result in

accidents, e.g. when overtaking, and may result in serious or fatal injuries.

Before driving abroad, obtain information from a suitably qualiﬁed professional, particularly for altitudes above

3000 m (around 9843 ft) above sea level. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer

or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

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