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 roadsTires, Dismounting, Wheels without and with Tire Pressure Monitoring System
If equipped check the tire pressure monitoring sensor with
the vehicle diagnostic tester and if necessary replace.
Note
When cleaning disc wheel (rim), the tire pressure monitoring
sensor (if equipped) must not come into c ...
Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower -VAS1978/14A
Caution
When heat-shrinking crimp connections, be careful
not to damage any other wiring, plastic parts or
insulating material with the hot nozzle of the hot air
gun.
Always ...
Checklist
Never carry out any work on the engine or in the engine compartment
if you are not familiar with the requisite procedures and general safety requirements,
or if you only have access to incorrect operating equipment, service fluids,
and unsuitable tools . The work should be carried ou ...