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Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications -> CB radio equipment for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

CB radio equipment  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
An outside antenna is required for the operation of radio equipment in the vehicle.  
Volkswagen approves the operation of radio equipment in the vehicle under the following conditions:  
Professionally installed outside antenna.  
Maximum transmission power 10 watts.  
Optimal device coverage can only be assured when an outside antenna is properly installed.  
Consult with an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility if you would  
like to use a radio with transmission power higher than 10 watts. Authorized Volkswagen dealers and  
authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities are familiar with technical possibilities for the installation of  
aftermarket equipment or can advise you where equipment can be professionally installed. Obey legal  
requirements as well as instructions and operational guidelines provided by the equipment  
manufacturer in the operating manuals for the radio equipment.  
WARNING  
Loose or improperly installed radio equipment can be thrown around the passenger  
compartment during sudden driving or braking maneuvers or a crash and cause serious  
personal injuries.  
Always install radio equipment properly and securely outside of the airbag deployment  
zones.  
WARNING  
Using a radio device in the vehicle without connection to an outside antenna can exceed  
electromagnetic radiation thresholds. This also applies if the outside antenna is not installed  
properly.  
Use a CB radio in the vehicle only with a professionally installed and connected outside  
antenna.  
Notice about data recorded by vehicle control modules  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
Your vehicle is not equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR).  
EDRs, sometimes called “crash recorders,” are installed by some manufacturers for the express  
purpose of capturing data for retrieval after an accident or crash event.  
Some state laws restrict the retrieval or downloading of data stored by EDRs installed in a vehicle for  
the express purpose of retrieving data after an accident or crash event without the owner's consent.  
Although your vehicle is not equipped with an EDR, it is equipped with a number of electronic control  
modules for various vehicle systems, such as engine management, emission control, airbags, and  
safety belts.  
These electronic control modules also record data during normal vehicle operation for diagnostic and  
repair purposes. Their recording capability is limited to data (no sound is recorded). Only a small  
amount of data is actually recorded over a very limited period of time, or stored when a system fault is  
detected by a control module. Some of the data stored may relate to vehicle speed, direction, or  
braking, as well as restraint system use and performance in the event of a crash. Stored data can only  
be read and downloaded with special equipment.