• Incorrect tire pressures and/or under inflation can also lead to sudden tire
failure, including a blowout and sudden deflation, causing loss of vehicle
control.
• The driver is responsible for the correct tire pressures for all tires on the
vehicle. The recommended tire pressure values are listed on a sticker inside
the driver door.
• The TPMS can only work correctly when all tires on the vehicle are filled
to the correct cold-tire inflation pressure specified for the tires installed on
the vehicle.
• Using incorrect tire pressure values can cause accidents or other damage.
Check the pressure in all four tires when the tires are still cold. Never reduce
air pressure in warm tires to match cold-tire inflation pressure.
• Always inflate the tires to the correct specified cold-tire pressure values for
the tires installed on the vehicle; see the tire inflation pressure label on the
driver door jamb.
• Always inflate tires to the recommended and correct tire pressure before
driving off.
• Driving with underinflated tires causes them to flex (bend) more, letting
them get too hot, resulting in tread separation, sudden tire failure, and loss
of control.
• Excessive speed and overloading can cause heat build-up, sudden tire
failure and loss of control.
• If the tire pressure is too low or too high, the tires will wear prematurely and
the vehicle will not handle well.
• If the tire is not “flat” and you do not have to change a wheel immediately,
drive carefully and at reduced speed to the nearest service station to check
the tire pressure and add air as required.
• When replacing tires or wheel rims on vehicles equipped with TPMS always
read and heed the information and all WARNINGS regarding tires and wheels.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
• Windshield washer fluid without enough frost protection can freeze on the
windshield and reduce visibility.
• Use the windshield washer system with enough frost protection for winter
temperatures.
• Never use the windshield wipers/washers when it is freezing without first
defrosting the windshield. The washer solution may freeze on the windshield
and reduce visibility.
• Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of
accidents and severe injuries.
• Always replace wiper blades that are worn, damaged, or do not keep the
windshield clear.
• Never mix antifreeze or similar additives into the windshield washer
reservoir. This could produce an oily film on the windshield, which would
considerably reduce visibility.
• Use clear water with a cleaning solution recommended by Volkswagen.
• If necessary, blend with a suitable windshield washer fluid antifreeze agent.
• Connecting cables of external devices may obstruct the driver. Route cables
so as not to interfere with the driver.
• The armrest can affect the elbow room of the driver and thus cause
collisions and severe injuries. Always keep the armrest closed while driving.
• Injuries can be caused by invisible laser beams if the housing of the CD
player is opened. Have the CD player repaired only by a specialist.
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• Distracting the driver from traffic can lead to collisions and injuries. Using
the radio system while driving can distract from traffic.
• Observe legal regulations.
• Always drive attentively and responsibly.
• Setting the volume too high can damage the hearing. This applies especially
to volumes above about 85 decibels. Select volume settings so that acoustic
signals from the outside are always audible (for example, the sirens of
emergency rescue vehicles).
• Please lower the volume before changing or connecting to an audio source.
• Unmounted or improperly mounted external devices can be thrown through
the passenger compartment in the event of a sudden driving or braking
maneuver or a collision, causing injury.
• Never leave external devices in the doors, on the front windshield, on or
near the area marked “AIRBAG” on the steering wheel, instrument panel,
seatbacks, or between these areas and the occupants. External devices can
cause serious injury in the event of a collision, especially if the airbags inflate.
• Connecting cables of external devices may obstruct the driver. Route cables
so as not to interfere with the driver.
• The armrest can affect the elbow room of the driver and thus cause
collisions and severe injuries. Always keep the armrest closed while driving.
• Injuries can be caused by invisible laser beams if the housing of the CD
player is opened. Have the CD player repaired only by a specialist.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
• Incorrect tire pressures and/or under inflation can cause sudden tire failure,
loss of control, collision, serious personal injury or even death.
• When the warning symbol appears in the instrument cluster, stop and
inspect the tires.
• Incorrect tire pressure and/or under inflation can cause increased tire wear
and can affect the handling of the vehicle and stopping ability.
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