Parts, accessories, repairs, and modifications -> Break-in period for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

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WARNING  
Inappropriate spare parts and accessories as well as improper-  
ly performed work, modifications and repairs can cause vehicle  
damage, accidents and serious personal injuries.  
Volkswagen strongly recommends to only use accessories  
approved by Volkswagen and Genuine Volkswagen Parts®.  
These parts and accessories have been evaluated by  
Volkswagen for their suitability, reliability and safety.  
Have repairs and vehicle modifications performed by an au-  
thorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service  
Facility. Authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized  
Volkswagen Service Facilities have the required tools, diagnos-  
tic equipment, repair information, and trained personnel to  
properly replace any airbag in your vehicle and assure system  
effectiveness in a crash.  
Only install parts on the vehicle that are consistent with fac-  
tory-installed parts with respect to design and characteristics.  
Never store, mount, or attach objects, such as cup holders or  
phone cradles, on or next to the airbag module covers or within  
the airbags deployment zones.  
Only use wheel rim/tire combinations approved by  
Volkswagen for the respective vehicle type.  
Break-in period  
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and  
heed the WARNINGS  
Note applicable requirements for breaking in new parts.  
Breaking in a new engine  
A new engine must be carefully broken in during the first 1000 miles  
(1600 kilometers). During the first few hours of driving, the engine's  
internal friction is higher than later when all moving parts have been  
broken in.  
Engine life is influenced by how you drive the vehicle for the first  
1000 miles (1600 km). Even afterwards, driving at moderate engine  
speeds, especially when the engine is cold, will tend to reduce engine  
wear and help the engine to last longer and go farther. But do not  
drive at an excessively low engine speed, either. Always downshift if  
the engine is not running smoothly. For the first 600 miles  
(1000 km):  
Do not use full throttle.  
Don't let the engine speed get above 2/3 the maximum speed.  
Do not tow a trailer.  
From 600 to 1000 miles (1000 to 1600 km): Speed may gradually  
be increased to maximum permissible road and engine speed.  
New tires and brake pads  
New tires and replacement tires Tires and wheels  
Brakes About the brakes  
Breaking in a new engine gently will increase service life and  
reduce oil consumption.  
Parts and accessories  
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and  
heed the WARNINGS  
Volkswagen recommends that you consult an authorized Volkswagen  
dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility before purchasing  
accessories, spare parts or other equipment. Always do so if you  
want to install additional accessories or replace parts. Your author-  
ized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility  
can provide information about legal requirements and factory-  
recommended accessories, spare parts, and other equipment.