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

WARNING  
Improper vehicle modifications and repairs affect the perfor-  
mance of the airbag system and cause malfunctions and severe  
personal injuries.  
Never store, mount, or attach objects, such as cup holders or  
phone cradles, on or next to the airbag module covers or within  
the airbag deployment zones.  
Objects on or near the surface where airbags are located can  
come loose and cause serious personal injury if the airbag de-  
ploys.  
Operating fluids and equipment  
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and  
heed the WARNINGS  
Operating fluids and parts that wear out with use (such as timing  
belts, tires, engine coolants, engine oils, spark plugs, and vehicle bat-  
teries) are constantly being improved. For this reason, it is important  
to have operating fluids changed and wearing parts replaced by an  
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service  
Facility. Authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen  
Service Facilities are always up-to-date regarding new developments  
and changes.  
WARNING  
Improper use of operating fluids and equipment can cause ac-  
cidents, serious personal injuries, burns and/or poisoning.  
Always store vehicle care products in a safe place in original  
containers that are securely closed.  
To reduce the risk of poisoning, never use empty food or  
beverage containers that might mislead someone into drinking  
from them.  
Always keep vehicle care products out of the reach of chil-  
dren.  
Always read and heed all the instructions and all WARNINGS  
on the package before using vehicle care products.  
When using products that give off harmful fumes, always  
work outdoors or in a well ventilated area.  
Never use fuel, turpentine, engine oil, nail polish remover or  
other volatile fluids for vehicle care. They are poisonous and  
highly flammable. They could cause fires and explosions!  
NOTICE  
Only refill with suitable operating fluids. When changing or  
topping off fluids, make sure that you pour the fluids into the  
correct reservoirs. Adding incorrect fluids will cause serious  
malfunctions and engine damage! Under no circumstances  
should you mix up operating fluids. Otherwise serious malfunc-  
tions and engine damage can occur!  
Accessories and other things installed in front of the cooling  
air intakes impair the efficiency of the engine coolant. The en-  
gine can overheat under high outside temperatures or under  
high engine loads!  
Leaking operating fluids can pollute the environment. Collect  
leaking operating fluids in suitable containers and dispose of them  
properly in accordance with applicable environmental laws and regu-  
lations.