A safety certificate on the driver's door jamb specifies all necessary safety standards and guidelines of the traffic safety authorities in the applicable country at the
time of manufacture. The month and year of production as well as the VIN may also be listed. Read the information in the Owner's Manual ⇒ Safety certificate.
WARNING
Incorrect vehicle handling increases the risk of accidents, serious injuries and death.
Follow the legal regulations.
Follow the Owner's Manual instructions.
NOTICE
Incorrect vehicle handling can cause vehicle damage.
Follow the legal regulations.
Perform service according to the specifications.
Fluids in the air conditioning system
Refrigerant in the air conditioning system
The label in the engine compartment provides information about the type and amount of refrigerant used in the vehicle air conditioning system. The label is in the
front section of the engine compartment near the refrigerant filler tubes ⇒
.
Warning: the air conditioning system must only be serviced by qualified technicians. Refrigerant type. Type of refrigerant oil. See service information
(only available for authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities). The air conditioning system must only be serviced by
qualified technicians. Flammable refrigerant. Make sure all components are disposed of correctly and never install components removed from old vehicles or
from recycling in the vehicle.
Refrigerant oil in the air conditioner
The air conditioner is filled with refrigerant oil. The label on the air conditioner compressor provides information on the type and quantity of refrigerant oil used
⇒ Repairs and technical modifications.
WARNING
Air conditioner maintenance by unqualified professionals may pose a danger to safe operation and result in serious injuries.
Only have the air conditioner serviced by qualified professionals.
NOTICE
Repairing or replacing the evaporator with replacement parts from scrap vehicles or recycled parts may damage the air conditioner.
Never have repairs to the evaporator carried out with replacement parts from scrap vehicles or recycled parts.
Only have replacement parts for the air conditioner evaporator fitted that are certified and marked in accordance with SAE standards J2842 HFO-1234y
and R744.
Have the air conditioner serviced only by qualified technicians who are trained according to SAE standard J2845 and certified according to SAE standard
J2911. SAE standard J639 must be complied with while working on the air conditioner.
Have damaged or missing refrigerant labels, e.g. in the engine compartment, replaced.
Infotainment system and aerials
The aerials for the Infotainment system are fitted in various places in the vehicle:
On the inside of the rear window.
On the inside of the rear side windows
On the inside of the windshield
On the roof of the vehicle
Antennas on the inside of the window glass can be detected as thin wires.
NOTICE
Antennas that are located on the inside of the window glass can be damaged by abrasive objects or by corrosive and acidic materials.
Never apply stickers over metal wires, for example on the rear window.
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