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

Parts, accessories, repairs, and modifications  
¤ Introduction  
In this section you’ll find information about:  
Break-in period  
Parts and accessories  
Operating fluids and equipment  
Repairs and technical modifications  
Repairs and other things that can affect Advanced Airbag  
performance  
Notice about data recorded by vehicle control modules  
Notice about data recorded by the Event Data Recorder and vehicle  
control modules  
Using a mobile phone without a vehicle-integrated antenna - some  
important things to know  
More information:  
Safety belts  
Airbag system  
Roof rack  
Trailer towing  
Tire Pressure Monitoring System  
Power outlets  
Braking and parking  
Starting assistance systems  
Cruise control system (CCS)  
Rear Assist  
Park Distance Control system  
Working in the engine compartment  
Engine oil  
Engine coolant  
Vehicle battery  
Exterior care and cleaning  
Interior care and cleaning  
Consumer information  
Booklet Radio  
Booklet Navigation system  
Booklet Mobile Phone Package  
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.