Disposing of used batteries and electronic equipment
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.
Batteries containing heavy metals are marked with the chemical symbols HG(mercury), Cd (cadmium) and/or Pb
(lead). Heavy metals can be harmful to human and animal health and tend to accumulate in the environment. You
must ensure the separate collection and proper return of used batteries to prevent this from happening.
Special care must be taken when handling batteries containing lithium, e.g. they must never be heated to high
temperatures or become physically damaged. If gases or fluids escape, they can pose a significant risk to health and
the environment. A short circuit of the terminals can also cause a fire or explosion.
—Used batteries can be returned to Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealerships in EU member states and other
countries.
—Your Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership can provide further information on returning and recycling end-
of-life vehicles, or you can visit:
Old electrical/electronic devices
The vehicle contains electrical/electronic devices, such as the SD card in the navigation system, and remote controls.
The electrical/electronic devices are marked with the crossed-out bin symbol
.
Used electrical/electronic devices marked with this symbol must be collected and disposed of separately from your
normal domestic waste. You can hand in these electrical/electronic devices at local collection points or to any
approved national return systems. Batteries, rechargeable batteries or lamps that are not a fixed part of the device
must be removed first and disposed of accordingly.
—You are responsible for deleting any personal data stored on the old devices.
—Your Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership can provide further information on waste prevention and on
returning and recycling end-of-life vehicles, or you can find information online:
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