In the following situations, component protection reduces the risk of components supplied by the factory being operated without restrictions outside the vehicle.
Installation in other vehicles, for example the components have been stolen
Operating components outside of the vehicle
If a message about component protection appears in the instrument cluster display or on the Infotainment system screen, contact a suitably qualified professional fo
assistance. Volkswagen recommends contacting your Volkswagen dealership.
Disposal of old batteries and electronic devices
Old batteries
As with electronic devices, old batteries must be collected and recycled separately by the end user. These batteries are indicated by the crossed-out wheeled
garbage can symbol
. You, as the end user, are legally obliged to return old batteries ⇒
.
In many federal states, old batteries can be handed in to an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
You can obtain more information on return and recycling from your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Old electrical or electronic devices
Your vehicle contains old electrical/electronic devices, such as the navigation system SD card or remote controls. You can recognize these from the symbol of the
crossed-out wheeled garbage can
.
Old devices with this marking must be collected separately from normal household garbage and disposed of in accordance with legal requirements.
Batteries within devices that are not permanently installed must be removed beforehand and disposed of separately as batteries.
Any saved personal data must be erased before disposal of old devices.
You can obtain more information on return and recycling from your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
NOTICE
Batteries containing heavy metals are marked with the chemical symbols Hg (mercury), Cd (cadmium) and/or Pb (lead). Heavy metals can be harmful to the
health of humans and animals and accumulate in the environment.
In order to avoid these consequences, it is imperative to ensure you collect batteries separately and return them properly.
Batteries for the remote control vehicle key and remote controls may contain perchlorate. For information on how to handle these materials correctly, see the
Volkswagen recommends having these batteries replaced and disposed of by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting your
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Declaration of conformity (Declaration of Compliance, Telecommunications and Electronic
Systems)
Radio Frequency Devices and Radiocommunication Equipment User Manual Notice.
Radio equipment
Provision for mobile telephone.
Electronic immobilizer
Remote start relay function
Vehicle key
Keyless locking and starting system Keyless Access.
USA: VW Car-Net®.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist).
“Blind spot” sensor.
Rear Traffic Alert.
These devices comply with:
FCC Part 15.19
These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 2 conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation
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