Consumer information -> Radio antenna and reception for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

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.  
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.  
Operating electrical devices near the integrated windshield an-  
tenna may interfere with AM radio reception.  
Volkswagen service information  
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and  
heed the WARNINGS  
Volkswagen service information is published as soon as possible af-  
ter model introduction.  
To order service information contact:  
Volkswagen Technical Literature Ordering Center  
WARNING  
Improperly performed repairs and modifications can cause ve-  
hicle 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 au-  
thorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Ser-  
vice Facility.