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Consumer information for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

Consumer information  
Introduction  
In this section you’ll find information about:  
Operating your vehicle in other countries and continents  
Operating your vehicle outside of the United States and Canada  
Radio antenna and reception  
Volkswagen service information  
Volkswagen service information  
End-of-life vehicle return and scrapping  
More information:  
Exterior views  
Driver assistance systems  
Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications  
⇒ꢀbooklet Warranty and Maintenance  
WARNING  
Improper vehicle care and use, as well as improper changes to the vehicle, increase the risk  
of accidents and injuries.  
Obey all applicable legal requirements.  
Read your Owner's Manual and heed all WARNINGS.  
NOTICE  
Improper vehicle care and use, as well as improper changes to the vehicle, can result in  
damage to the vehicle.  
Obey all applicable legal requirements.  
Perform service according to the specifications in the ⇒ꢀBooklet Warranty and  
Maintenance.  
Read your Owner's Manual and heed all WARNINGS.  
Operating your vehicle outside of the United States and Canada  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
Government regulations in the United States and Canada require that automobiles meet specific  
emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for the U.S. and Canada differ  
from vehicles sold in other countries.  
If you plan to take your vehicle outside the continental limits of the United States or Canada, there is  
the possibility that:  
Unleaded fuels for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available.  
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel No. 2 that your diesel engine requires 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  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
If the radio and navigation systems were installed at the factory, the radio antenna may be installed in  
different locations in the vehicle:  
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.  
If electrical devices are operated close to the integrated windshield antenna, interference with AM  
radio reception may occur.  
Volkswagen service information  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
Volkswagen service information is published as soon as possible after model introduction.  
To order service information contact:  
Volkswagen Technical Literature Ordering Center  
WARNING  
Improperly performed repairs and modifications can cause vehicle damage and malfunctions,  
and can impair the efficiency of driver assistance systems and the airbag system. This can  
lead to accidents and severe personal injuries.  
Have repairs and vehicle modifications performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or  
an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.