Disposal of used batteries
Used batteries must be collected separately and recycled by the end user. This is indicated by the symbol with the crossed-through
waste bin . As the end user, you are required by law to return used batteries →
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—In EU member states and other states, device batteries and vehicle batteries can be returned to your authorised Volkswagen repairer
or approved return systems.
—Further information on return and recycling can be obtained from your authorised Volkswagen repairer or at:
Disposal of old electrical and electronic devices
Your vehicle contains electrical and electronic devices, e.g. remote controls. These devices are marked with a symbol showing a
crossed-through waste bin
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The corresponding legal regulations stipulate that old devices with this marking must be collected and disposed of separately from
normal household waste. You can hand in these devices at local collection points or any nationally authorised return systems.
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In Germany, retailers with a sales area of at least 400 m for electrical devices and food retailers with a total sales area of at least
2
800 m who offer new electrical devices are obliged to take back these devices free of charge. When purchasing a new device, the end
user is entitled to return an equivalent old device. The same also applies for delivery to private households and sale via the internet.
Small old devices can be returned to retailers even if no new device is purchased. Your authorised Volkswagen repairer is also obliged
to take back up to three old devices with an edge length of less than 25 cm free of charge.
—Batteries, rechargeable batteries or lamps that are not a fixed part of the device must be removed first and disposed of accordingly.
—You must delete all stored personal data before disposing of the old devices.
Further information on return and recycling can be obtained from your authorised Volkswagen repairer.
WARNING
If batteries containing lithium are damaged, gaseous or liquid substances may escape, posing a significant risk to health and the
environment. A short circuit of the terminals can also cause a fire or explosion. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
● Handle batteries containing lithium with special care.
● Never heat batteries containing lithium.
● Never damage batteries containing lithium.
● Never short circuit the battery terminals.
Batteries that contain heavy metals are marked with the chemical symbols Hg (mercury), Cd (cadmium) and/or Pb (lead).
Heavy metals can damage the health of human beings and animals and can accumulate in the environment.
● To avoid this, please ensure that your used batteries are collected separately and returned properly.
Recycling information for France
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