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 roadsProduct Characteristics
Refrigerants used in motor vehicle air conditioning systems
belong to the new generation of refrigerants based on
chlorine-free, partially fluorinated hydrocarbons (H-FKW,
R134a).
With regard to their physical properties, these are
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Ultrasound A/C Cleaner -VAS6189B
The Ultrasonic HVAC Cleaning System -VAS6189A- is placed in
the front passenger footwell and sprays Aero-Clean. Aero-Clean
neutralizes microbes and bacteria inside the heater and A/C
unit.
The unit comes with Operating Instructions.
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Acoustic and optical ParkPilot signals at the rear of the vehicle
Fig. 121 ParkPilot screen display (colour)
Fig. 122 ParkPilot screen display (monochrome)
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Key for displays
and
Meaning
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