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 roadsSeverely Discharged Battery, Charging with Battery Charger -VAS5903
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Battery Charger -VAS5903-
WARNING
Risk of injury. Follow all Warnings and Safety
Precautions. Refer to
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Refuelling autogas
Fig. 132 In the right-hand side of the
vehicle at the rear: open tank flap with tank cap for gas filler neck ① and adapter
②
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Switch off the engine, ignition and mobile
telephone before refuelling .
Please re ...
A/C Evaporator Temperature Switch -E33
Function:
The A/C Evaporator Temperature Switch -E33- determines the
temperature between the evaporator cooling fans. It prevents the
possibility of ice building up between the evaporator cooling
fans because the current entry to the con ...