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 roadsOverview - Wheel, Standard
1 -
Wheel
Installing the wheel. Refer to
→ Chapter „Wheel, Mounting“.
2 -
Wheel Bolts
There are different versions. Refer to
→ Chapter „Wheel Bolts“.
3 -&nb ...
Flushing Circuit Block Diagrams
Note
The arrows in the following illustrations show the direction
of refrigerant flow while flushing. During flushing, refrigerant
flows in the opposite direction than during A/C system
operation, therefore the high pressure side of A/C se ...
Checklist
Transporting children in the vehicle :
Comply with any country-specific legal regulations.
Volkswagen recommends that children under
12 years of age are always transported on the rear seats.
A child should only be transported on the
front passenger seat in exceptional circumsta ...