Consumer information -> Operating your vehicle outside of the United States and Canada for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

Consumer information  
¤ Introduction  
In this section you’ll find information about:  
Operating your vehicle outside of the United States and Canada  
Radio antenna and reception  
Volkswagen service information  
More information:  
Exterior views  
Technical data  
Starting 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.  
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 oth-  
er 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.