contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Volkswagen recommends the use of Volkswagen original parts or Volkswagen original accessories. Volkswagen
has verified their reliability, safety, and suitability.
WARNING
Incorrect use of the diagnostic connection may cause malfunctions, resulting in accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
Never read out the event memory yourself using the diagnostic connection.
Never load data yourself using the diagnostic connection in the vehicle.
Only have the event memory read out with the diagnostic connection by suitably qualified professionals.
Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Airbag system repairs and situations that can affect the system function
Volkswagen guidelines must be followed when performing repairs and technical modifications ⇒
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Only have modifications and repairs on the front bumper, doors, front seats, headliner, or vehicle body performed by an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Airbag system components and sensors may be located on
these vehicle components.
Airbag system components can be damaged during all procedures on the airbag system and when removing and installing
system components while performing other repair procedures. This may prevent the airbags from deploying or cause them to
deploy incorrectly in the event of an accident.
The instructions must be followed so that the effectiveness of the airbags is not impaired and removed components do not
cause injuries and environmental pollution. An authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility will
be familiar with these provisions. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
A modification to the vehicle suspension can impair the functionality of the airbag system during a collision. For example,
using a rim/tire combination that is not approved by Volkswagen, lowering the vehicle, or changing the suspension stiffness
including the springs, suspensions struts, shock absorbers, etc., can change the force that is measured by the airbag sensors
and transmitted to the electronic control module. For example, some changes to the suspension can increase the force
measured by the systems and trigger the airbag system in accidents where the airbags would normally not be deployed if the
modifications had not been made. Other modifications can reduce the force measured by the sensors and prevent the airbag
from deploying when it should have deployed.
WARNING
Using unsuitable replacement parts and accessories may cause damage and malfunctions in the vehicle and impair the
effectiveness of the airbag system. These problems may also occur if work, modifications and repairs are done incorrectly.
This could lead to damage to the vehicle and accidents resulting in serious or fatal injuries.
Only have suitably qualified professionals make repairs or modifications to a vehicle. Authorized Volkswagen
dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities have the required tools, diagnostic devices, repair
information, and qualified personnel. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Note that the airbag module cannot be repaired but must instead be replaced.
Never install airbag components removed from old vehicles or from recycling.
Only install parts on the vehicle whose design and function are identical to the parts installed at the factory.
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