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license plate or decorative frame for a license plate holder on the vehicle. Volkswagen recommends contacting an  
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Decorative frames for license plate holders are designed for holding the license plate.  
The Volkswagen emblem can impede the view of the radar sensors to the front on some vehicle versions. Therefore only  
operate the vehicle with the original Volkswagen emblem or an emblem approved by Volkswagen.  
Damage around Sensors and Cameras  
WARNING  
If the area around sensors and cameras is damaged, for example due to stone chips or collisions when parking, this may  
impair the functions of the driver assistance systems. Failure of the driver assistance systems may result in accidents and  
serious or fatal injuries.  
If there is damage in the area of the sensors and cameras, have the component replaced by a suitably qualified  
professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen  
Service Facility.  
After components have been replaced, it may be necessary for sensors and cameras to be set and calibrated by an  
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized  
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
If the windshield is damaged within the sensors' and camera's range, for example by a stone chip, then the windshield must b  
replaced. Stone chip repairs can cause malfunctions in the driver assistance system. After the windshield has been replaced,  
the cameras and sensors must be set and calibrated by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting  
an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Repairs and technical modifications  
Volkswagen guidelines must be followed when performing repairs and technical modifications  
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Interference with electronic components and their software can cause malfunctions. Because of the way electronic  
components are interconnected, such malfunctions can also impair systems that are not directly involved. This means that yo  
risk both a substantial reduction in the operational safety of your vehicle and increased wear of vehicle components.  
An authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility cannot assume any liability for damage resulting  
from repairs and technical modifications that were performed incorrectly.  
An authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility is not responsible for damage resulting from  
repairs and technical modifications that were performed incorrectly. Such damages are also not covered by the Volkswagen  
warranty.  
Have all repairs and technical modifications performed by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends  
contacting your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for Volkswagen Genuine Parts®.  
Volkswagen repair information  
Volkswagen service information and official Volkswagen repair information can be purchased.  
Customers in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Central and South America:  
Contact suitably qualified professionals for assistance. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer  
or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Or register with the erWin (electronic repair and service information) web portal:  
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Customers in North America and Canada:  
If you wish to order the printed service information, please contact:  
Volkswagen Technical Literature Ordering Centerliterature.vw.com  
You can also register for the erWin web portal:  
Diagnostic connection (on-board diagnosis)  
In the vehicle interior, there is a diagnostic connection (OBD ) to read event memories. Event memories document faults that  
have occurred and deviations from specified values from the control module ⇒  
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The diagnostic connection (OBD) is located in the footwell on the driver's side on the underside of the instrument panel or nex  
to the hood release lever behind a cover.  
Only have the event memory read out and reset by suitably qualified professionals. Additional information about the saved  
data can be obtained from suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen  
dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
After a malfunction is fixed, the information about it will be deleted from the event memory. Other memory content is  
overwritten continuously.  
Vehicles with special modifications and mountings  
The attachment and mounting manufacturer should make sure that the applicable environmental laws and regulations are me  
for the attachments and mountings, especially the EU directive 2000/53/EG about old vehicle and EU directive 2003/11/EG  
about market introduction restrictions and the use of certain hazardous materials and compounds.  
The installation instructions for any retrofitted equipment should be saved by the vehicle owner and provided to the removal  
facility if the vehicle is scrapped. This ensures that even vehicles with retrofitted equipment will be disposed of in a way that  
will not harm the environment.  
Engine/motor protection  
Engine/motor protection can reduce the risk of damage to the vehicle underbody and the oil pan, for example if driving over  
curbs, entering driveways, or on unpaved roads.  
Have the retrofitting work performed by suitable qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized  
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Engine/motor protection may not be available in all countries.  
WARNING  
Repairs and modifications to the vehicle that are performed incorrectly can impair the effectiveness of the driver  
assistance systems and deploying airbags. This can cause malfunctions and accidents and serious injuries or death.  
Only have suitably qualified professionals make repairs or modifications to a vehicle. Volkswagen recommends  
contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
WARNING  
Repairs and modifications to the vehicle that are performed incorrectly, for example due to the use of unsuitable parts,  
may cause vehicle damage, accidents, and serious or fatal injuries.  
Only install parts on the vehicle whose design and function are identical to the parts installed at the factory.  
Only use rim/tire combinations that are approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle model.  
Only have suitably qualified professionals make repairs or modifications to a vehicle. Volkswagen recommends  
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