General information
Checklist
Observe the following points before and during every drive for your own safety, the safety of all passengers and others :
Check proper function of lights and turn signals.
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Check tire pressure Tires and wheels and fuel level Refueling.
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Make sure that all windows are clean.
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Check the windshield washer fluid level Windshield washer fluid.
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Make sure that the engine is not covered by blankets or other materials and that the engine air intake is not blocked.
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Store items and all luggage safely in the storage compartments, in the luggage compartment and, where applicable, on the roof Storage areas, Transporting.
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Always make sure that nothing keeps the pedals from moving freely.
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Make sure that children are properly secured by a restraint system appropriate for their size and weight Child safety and child restraints.
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Properly adjust front seats, all head restraints, and mirrors Sitting properly and safely, Seats and head restraints.
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Wear shoes that give your feet a good grip and feel for the pedals.
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Make sure that the floormat on the driver side is properly fastened and cannot interfere with the pedals.
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Assume a proper seating position before the vehicle starts to move and keep this position while driving. Make sure that all passengers do the same Sitting properly and safely.
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Properly fasten your safety belt before driving the vehicle and wear your safety belt properly at all times while driving. Make sure that all passengers do the same Safety belts.
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Only transport as many passengers as there are seats and safety belts available.
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Never drive if your driving ability has been impaired, for example, by medication, alcohol, or illegal drugs.
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Never let passengers or phone calls distract you while driving and never take your attention off the road while using vehicle software or adjusting vehicle equipment or accessories.
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Always adapt your speed and driving style to visibility, weather, road, and traffic conditions.
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Always obey traffic laws and speed limits.
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On long trips make frequent rest stops – at least once every 2 hours.
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Secure animals in the vehicle with a system that corresponds to their weight and size.
Checklist
Some countries have special safety standards and other requirements that your vehicle may not meet. Before taking your vehicle to another country, Volkswagen therefore recommends that you ask your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility about the following issues with regard to the country to which you would like to travel:
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Should the vehicle be technically prepared for the trip abroad, such as masking or adjusting headlights?
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Are maintenance, repair facilities, necessary tools, and testing equipment as well as spare parts readily available for your vehicle?
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Are there authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities in the countries where you will be driving?
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Is fuel with the appropriate rating for your vehicle's engine requirements readily available Fuel and emission control system?
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Are engine oil (Engine oil) and other operating fluids that meet Volkswagen quality and performance requirements available where you will be driving? For more information, please see Warranty and Maintenance.
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Does the factory-installed navigation system work in the countries where you will be driving, and is navigation data available?
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Are special or heavy-duty tires necessary for the kind of driving expected?
Checklist
If you are uncertain in any way, have the work done by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Serious personal injury may result from improperly performed work. Make sure that you check the following items regularly. The best thing is to check them every time you refuel:
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Windshield washer fluid level Windshield washer fluid
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Engine oil level Engine oil
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Engine coolant level Engine coolant
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Brake fluid level Brake fluid
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Tire pressure Tires and wheels
- Vehicle lighting necessary for driving safety Lights:
- Turn signals
- Low beams and high beams
- Taillights
- Brake lights
- License plate lights
- Vehicle lighting necessary for driving safety Lights:
Information about replacing light bulbs .
WARNING
Driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, narcotics and some medications may cause collisions and other accidents, severe personal injuries and even death.
- Alcohol, illegal drugs, narcotics and some medications may severely affect perception, reaction times and safe driving, which may result in the loss of vehicle control.
WARNING
Always observe traffic rules and posted speed limits and use common sense. Your good judgment can mean the difference between arriving safely at your destination and being seriously injured in a crash or other kind of accident.
WARNING
Disregarding the safety-related checklist may lead to accidents and injuries.
- Please note and follow the points listed in the checklist.
NOTE
Volkswagen is not responsible for mechanical damage that may result from substandard fuel or service or the unavailability of Genuine Volkswagen parts.
Regular service and maintenance of your vehicle is important both for operational and driving safety and to help prolong your vehicle's service life. Always follow the scheduled maintenance intervals in the ⇒BookletWarranty and Maintenance,, especially for changing the brake fluid. Hard use, frequent stop-and-go driving, driving in very dusty areas, and other factors may make it necessary to have the vehicle serviced more frequently. Ask an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for more information.
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