Modifications and repairs to the front bumper, the doors, the front seats, the roof or the bodywork should only be carried out by a
suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer. System components and airbag
system sensors might be fitted on these vehicle components.
If you work on the airbag system or remove and install parts of the system when performing other repair work, parts of the airbag
system may be damaged. The consequence may be that, in the event of an accident, the airbag inflates incorrectly or does not inflate
at all.
Regulations must be observed to ensure that the effectiveness of the airbags is not reduced and that removed parts do not cause any
injuries or environmental pollution. These requirements are known to suitably qualified workshops. Volkswagen recommends using an
authorised Volkswagen repairer.
Any modifications to the vehicle’s suspension could prevent the airbag system from working properly during a collision. For example,
using wheel rim/tyre combinations that have not been approved by Volkswagen, lowering the vehicle or making modifications to the
suspension rate including work on the springs, struts and shock absorbers etc., could change the forces that are measured by the
airbag sensors and sent to the electronic control unit. Some changes to the suspension could cause the forces measured by the sensors
to increase, for example. This can lead to the airbag system being triggered in collision scenarios where it normally would not be
triggered if modifications to the suspension had not been made. Other modifications can cause the forces measured by the sensors to
decrease, therefore preventing the airbag system from being triggered when it should have been.
WARNING
Use of unsuitable replacement parts and accessories can cause malfunctions and damage to the vehicle and impair the effectiveness
of the airbag system. This also applies to work, modifications and repairs that are not performed correctly. This can lead to vehicle
damage and accidents with serious or fatal injuries.
● Have repairs and modifications to your vehicle carried out only by a suitably qualified workshop. Qualified workshops have the
necessary tools, diagnostic equipment, repair information and qualified personnel. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised
Volkswagen repairer.
● Please note that the airbag unit cannot be repaired, but must be replaced.
● Never install recycled airbag components or components that have been taken from end-of-life vehicles in your vehicle.
● Never fit parts to your vehicle that differ in their design or characteristics from the factory-fitted parts.
WARNING
Modification of the vehicle suspension, including the use of non-approved wheel rim and tyre combinations, can change how the
airbag functions. This can result in serious or fatal injuries in the event of an accident.
● Never install components in the suspension system which do not have the same characteristics as the original factory-fitted
components.
● Use only wheel rim and tyre combinations that have been approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle type. More detailed
information is available from a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.
Electromagnetic radiation
If a mobile telephone or radio device is used without being connected to the external aerial, the electromagnetic radiation will not be
optimally directed to the outside of the vehicle. Increased levels of radiation in the vehicle interior may occur in areas with poor signal
in particular, for instance in rural areas. This could constitute a health hazard →
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Depending on the vehicle’s equipment level, a suitable mobile phone interface can be used to connect the mobile telephone to the
external aerial. The connection quality is improved and the range is increased.
Using the telephone
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Many countries require a hands-free system to be used when using a telephone inside the vehicle, e.g. via a Bluetooth connection.
Before use, secure the mobile telephone to a suitable bracket →
or stow it in a storage compartment so that it cannot slip around,
e.g. in the centre console.
Two-way radios
Observe legal requirements and the manufacturer’s operating instructions for operating two-way radios. The retrofitting of two-way
radios requires authorisation.
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