This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 → Information stickers and plates 
 → Using the vehicle in other countries and continents 
 → Radio reception and aerials 
 → Volkswagen repair information 
 → Declaration of conformity 
 → Declaration of conformity for wheels and tyres 
 → Recycling and scrapping end-of-life vehicles
Additional information and warnings:

 WARNING
WARNING

 NOTICE
NOTICE
 Information stickers and plates
Information stickers and platesSAFELOCK mechanism
   First read and observe the introductory information 
and safety warnings
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have a SAFELOCK mechanism 
and an anti-theft alarm . 
	
		
	
	
		
			Function
			Action
		
	
	
		Locking the vehicle and activating the SAFELOCK mechanis ...
   
Starting the engine
   First read and observe the introductory information 
and safety warnings 
	
		
		
		
	
	
		
			
			The steps should only be carried out in the specified order.
		
		
			
			Step
			
			Vehicles with a manual gearbox
			
			Vehicles with an automatic gearbox
		
	
	
		
		1. 
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Battery with Visual Indicator, Standard
   
	
		
		
			
				This is a maintenance-free battery with liquid electrolyte 
				(wet battery). 
				
			
		
		
			
				
				
					   
					WARNING
				
					
						Do not check or charge batteries that have a visual 
						indicator that is bright yellow. Jump starting must  ...