2019 Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual - Driving your vehicle outside of the United States and Canada

Driving your vehicle outside of the United States and Canada

Government regulations in the United States and Canada require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for the U.S. and Canada differ from vehicles sold in other countries.

If you want to drive the car in another country for a short time, please see the information in the checklist  .

If you plan to take your vehicle outside the continental limits of the United States or Canada, there is the possibility that:

• Fuel with the appropriate rating for your vehicle's engine requirements may not be readily available.

• Service may be inadequate due to lack of proper service facilities, tools, or testing equipment.

• Replacement parts may not be readily available.

• DVD navigation systems for vehicles built for the United States and Canada will not necessarily work in Europe, and may not work in other countries outside of the United States and Canada.

NOTE

Volkswagen is not responsible for mechanical damage that may result from substandard fuel or service or the unavailability of Genuine Volkswagen parts.

• Volkswagen is not responsible if the vehicle does not meet the respective legal requirements in other countries and continents.