In some countries, special safety standards and emissions-related legislation apply that may differ form the construction of the vehicle, Volkswagen recommends that you visit your Volkswagen dealership before travelling abroad to find out about any legal requirements and the following issues at your destination:

Does the vehicle need any technical modifications for driving abroad, e.g. masking or switching the headlights over?

Are the necessary tools, diagnostic equipment and spare parts available for service and repair work?

Are there any Volkswagen dealerships in the destination country?

For petrol engines: is unleaded petrol with the correct octane number available?

For diesel engines: is diesel with a low sulphur level available?

For autogas engines: is autogas that complies with DIN EN 589 available?

Are the correct engine oil ( Engine oil Engine oil Engine compartment Engine oil_3 Oil see Engine oil_3 ) and other service fluids that comply with Volkswagen specifications available in the destination country?

Will the factory-fitted navigation system work with the navigation data available in the destination country?

Are special tyres necessary for travelling in the destination country?

NOTICE
Driving abroad
Driving through water on roadsHeadlamp Washer System
The following hose connection types are used for connecting
hoses to pumps and spray nozzles or as separating points
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Disconnect by depressing clip
-1--arrow- and then separating coupling ...
Fiber-Optic Cable, Disconnecting from Wiring Harness Connector
Removing
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Unplug connector for fiber optic cable from appropriate
control unit.
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Release the locking mechanism in the fiber-optic cable
connector -1- by pushing on it.
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Handling wheels and tyres
→ Rims
→ New wheels and tyres
→ Tyre pressure
→ Tread depth and wear indicators
→ Tyre damage
→ Spare wheel or temporary spare wheel
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