There is a diagnostic interface in the vehicle interior for reading the event memories (OBD). Event memories document any errors that
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The diagnostic interface (OBD) is located in the footwell on the driver side underneath the dash panel, or behind a cover next to the
bonnet release lever.
The event memory should only be read and reset by a suitably qualified workshop. Additional information on the stored data is
available from suitably qualified workshops. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.
After a fault has been rectified, the information in the event memory relating to the fault is deleted. Other memory content is
overwritten on an ongoing basis.
Vehicles with special auxiliary equipment or body parts
Auxiliary equipment and second stage manufacturers must ensure that the equipment and bodies (conversions) adhere to the
stipulated environmental laws and regulations, particularly the EU directive 2000/53/EC concerning end-of-life vehicles and EU
directive 2003/11/EC concerning the restriction on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations.
The vehicle owner must keep all assembly documentation for these conversions and pass it on to the scrapping company upon vehicle
handover if the vehicle is scrapped. This is intended to facilitate environmentally responsible disposal for all vehicles, including refitted
vehicles.
Engine and transmission guard
An engine and transmission guard can reduce the risk of damage to the vehicle’s underbody and sump, for example when driving over
kerbs, drive entrances or unsurfaced roads.
Have retrofitting carried out by a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.
An engine and transmission guard may not be available in all countries.
WARNING
Incorrect repairs and modifications to the vehicle can impair the effectiveness of the driver assistance systems and the airbags when
they trigger. This can cause malfunctions and lead to accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
● Have repairs and modifications to your vehicle carried out only by a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an
authorised Volkswagen repairer.
WARNING
Incorrectly performed repairs and modifications on the vehicle, e.g. through use of unsuitable parts, can damage the vehicle and
cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
● Never fit parts to your vehicle that differ in their design or characteristics from the factory-fitted parts.
● Use only wheel rim/tyre combinations that have been approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle type. More detailed information is
available from a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.
● Have repairs and modifications to your vehicle carried out only by a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an
authorised Volkswagen repairer.
● Volkswagen recommends the use of Volkswagen Genuine Parts or Volkswagen Genuine Accessories. These parts and accessories
have been specially tested by Volkswagen for suitability, reliability and safety.
WARNING
Use of the diagnostic connection for other than its intended purpose can cause malfunctions and lead to accidents and serious or
fatal injuries.
● Never read the event memory yourself using the diagnostic interface.
● Never upload data to the vehicle yourself using the diagnostic connection.
● The event memory should be read only by a suitably qualified workshop using the diagnostic connection. Volkswagen recommends
using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.
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Modifications and repairs to the front bumper, the doors, the front seats, the roof or the bodywork should only be carried out by a
suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer. System components and airbag
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