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Consumer information -> Radio antenna and reception for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

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.  
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