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Trailer towing -> Introduction to the topic for Your Volkswagen Taos SUV First Generation (2022-2025)

NOTICE  
A retrofitted Infotainment system that is incompatible with the antenna amplifier installed in the vehicle by the  
manufacturer may damage the antenna amplifier.  
Before retrofitting an Infotainment system, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen  
Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen  
Service Facility.  
Component protection  
Some electronic components and  
control modules, such as the  
Infotainment system, are equipped  
with component protection at the  
factory.  
The component protection allows suitably qualified professionals to legitimately install or replace components and control  
modules. Volkswagen recommends contacting your Volkswagen dealership.  
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 for assistance. Volkswagen recommends contacting your Volkswagen dealership.  
Third Party Copyright Information  
Some products installed in this vehicle contain software components that are covered under Open Source licenses.  
A list of the Open Source software components being used, including copyright information, the relevant Open Source license  
conditions, and those applicable license texts, are available at the website given above. The source code of specific Open  
Source software components can be requested from the vehicle manufacturer. The manufacturer will provide the source code  
in accordance with the relevant license conditions, whereby you will only be charged for the provision costs, e.g. delivery  
costs. The required information can be obtained at the website given above.  
Labels and signs  
Factory labels and signs with important information regarding vehicle operation are located in the engine compartment and on  
several vehicle components.  
Never remove these labels and signs or make them illegible.  
If vehicle components equipped with labels and signs are replaced, suitably qualified professionals must place identical  
labels and signs correctly in the same locations on the new components. Volkswagen recommends contacting an  
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Safety certificate  
A safety certificate on the driver's door jamb specifies all necessary safety standards and guidelines of the traffic safety  
authorities in the applicable country at the time of manufacture. The month and year of production as well as the VIN may also  
be listed. Read the information in the Owner's Manual Safety certificate.  
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WARNING  
Removing labels and signs reduces the amount of information about potential hazards and may cause reduced vigilance  
when working on the vehicle. This can cause serious or fatal injuries.  
Never remove these labels and signs or make them illegible.  
Follow the legal regulations.  
Follow the Owner's Manual instructions.  
NOTICE  
Removing labels and signs increases the risk of operating errors and can cause damage to the vehicle.  
Never remove these labels and signs or make them illegible.  
Follow the legal regulations.  
Perform service according to the specifications.  
Fluids in the air conditioning system  
Refrigerant in the air conditioning system  
The label in the hood space provides information about the type and amount of refrigerant used in the vehicle air conditioner.  
The label is in the front section of the hood space near the refrigerant filler tubes ⇒  
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Refrigerant oil in the air conditioner  
The air conditioner is filled with refrigerant oil. For information about the type and volume of refrigerant oil used, contact a  
suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized  
Volkswagen Service Facility Repairs and technical modifications.  
Warning: the air conditioning system must only be serviced by qualified technicians.  
Refrigerant type. Type of  
refrigerant oil. See service information (only available for authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen  
Service Facilities). The air conditioning system must only be serviced by qualified technicians. Flammable refrigerant.  
Make sure all components are disposed of correctly and never install components removed from old vehicles or from  
recycling in the vehicle.  
DANGER  
Maintenance of the air conditioner carried out by non-qualified personnel may endanger its operation and cause serious  
or fatal injuries.  
Only have the air conditioner serviced by suitably qualified professionals who have been trained according to the  
SAE standard J2845 and certified according to the SAE standard J2911. SAE standard J639 must be complied  
with while performing work on the air conditioner.  
DANGER  
The refrigerant is flammable and may cause serious or fatal injuries if maintenance is carried out incorrectly.  
Only have the air conditioner serviced by qualified professionals.  
Keep the vehicle away from naked flames, sparks and other ignition sources.  
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