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Description of symbols
Summary of the most
important facts
Symbols used
Refers to an excerpt within a chapter
that contains important information and
safety notes . Such reference must al-
ways be observed.
A modern Volkswagen has a lot to offer, so you
can reach your destination safely and comforta-
bly. However, it cannot do this alone. On the con-
trary, it is important that you know the necessary
behaviours and limits and act accordingly. Be-
cause driving a car can be fatal - for the driver,
the vehicle's occupants and others.
Indicates that the section is continued
on the next page.
Indicates the end of a section.
Indicates situations in which the vehicle
must be stopped as quickly as possible.
Version coverage
The digital Owner's Manual and this printed
guide are valid for all variants and versions of
your Volkswagen model and model year. Both
describe versions and models without being
identified as optional equipment or model var-
iants. Thus, there may be pieces of equipment
described which are probably not included in
your vehicle or which are only available to specif-
ic countries.
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The symbol indicates a registered trade-
mark. However, the absence of this sym-
bol does not constitute a waiver of the
rights concerning any term.
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Symbols of this type reference warnings
within the same section or page, indicat-
ing potential risks of accidents and inju-
ries, as well as how they can be avoided.
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Cross reference to information about
possible damage to your vehicle within
the same section or on a given page.
Consult the sales documents for your vehicle ver-
sion or contact a Volkswagen Dealership.
WARNING
DANGER
This guide provides information on safety is-
sues, but does not replace the Digital Instruc-
tion Manual.
Texts with this symbol indicate extremely dan-
gerous situations, which may lead to fatal or
severe injuries if you do not observe the warn-
ing.
Also see important information in the Digital
Instruction Manual under the key points,
which are identified in this document by
words and phrases highlighted in blue.
WARNING
Texts with this symbol indicate dangerous sit-
uations which will lead to fatal or severe inju-
ries if you do not observe the warning.
Park the vehicle safely and see a Volkswagen
Dealership if you are unable to use this guide
and the Digital Owner's Manual to resolve an
accident or breakdown situation, or if you
are unable to access the Digital Owner's
Manual.
CAUTION
Texts with this symbol indicate dangerous sit-
uations, which may lead to light or severe inju-
ries if you do not observe the warning.
NOTICE
Texts with this symbol indicate dangerous situa-
tions, which may lead to vehicle damages if you
do not observe the warning.
Texts with this symbol are environment
preservation recommendations.
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