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?

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				Two-Part Thinner, Long -LVM 009 300 A2-
			
		
		
			
				
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Running-in
   First read and observe the introductory information 
and safety warningsPlease follow the regulations concerning running-in new 
parts.
Running in a new engine
Any new engine has to be run in during the first 1,500 kilometres. During its 
first few hours of running, the internal friction in the ...
   
Introduction
   This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 → Ignition lock   
 → Starting the engine   
 → Stopping the engine   
 → Electronic immobilizer 
Notes in this chapter concerning the automatic gearbox are applicable 
both for the automatic gearbo ...