VOLKSWAGEN CAR-NET
®
• Application software and Volkswagen Car-Net services that are unsuitable
or improperly used can cause accidents, serious personal injury and vehicle
damage.
• Volkswagen Car-Net services can be used only where adequate cellular and
GPS signals are available.
• Volkswagen recommends using only application software and “Volkswagen
Car-Net” services provided by Volkswagen specifically for your vehicle.
• Protect the mobile device and its application software from misuse.
• Never modify application software and Volkswagen Car-Net services.
• Always read and heed the operating instructions for the mobile device.
• Driver distraction causes accidents, collisions and serious personal injury!
Using application software and Volkswagen Car-Net services while driving can
distract the driver from traffic.
• Always drive attentively and responsibly.
• Vehicle health reports do not replace the information provided by the vehicle
warning and indicator lights. Failure to heed warning lights and instrument
cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and
result in a collision and serious personal injury.
• Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
• Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic and where no part
of the hot catalytic converter and exhaust system can come into contact
with flammable materials under the vehicle, such as dry grass, brush, spilled
fuel, etc.
• A broken down vehicle presents a high accident risk for itself and others.
Switch on emergency flashers and set up a warning triangle to warn
oncoming traffic.
• Before opening the engine hood, always switch off the engine and let the
engine cool down.
• Always be very careful when working in the engine compartment, which
is a potentially dangerous area in any motor vehicle and can cause serious
personal injury.
• Refer to your vehicle’s warning and indicator lights for the most current
diagnostic information. Always consult this manual for maintenance
guidelines. Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text
messages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result in a
collision and serious personal injury.
• Switch on emergency flashers and set up a warning triangle to warn
oncoming traffic.
• Sending POIs to navigation system
– Requires compatible factory installed navigation system.
– Six-month trial period begins on date of new vehicle purchase.
• Smart Phone
– Requires VW Car-Net Mobile Application. iPhone
®
only. Android
®
app
not available at time of publication. Standard text and data rates apply.
• Speed Alert
– Always obey speed and traffic laws.
• Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance
– For use by law enforcement authorities only. See Terms of Service for
details.
– Text/email alerts (when setting up)
– The alerts should only be viewed when it is safe and appropriate.
• Always pay careful attention to the road, and do not drive while distracted.
Message and data rates apply.
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.
• The rain sensor cannot always recognize rain and activate the wipers.
• Switch the wipers on manually when water on the windshield reduces
visibility.
• 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 (not distilled water) with a cleaning solution
recommended by Volkswagen.
• If necessary, blend with a suitable windshield washer fluid antifreeze
agent.
• Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all crash
circumstances. Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear,
using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age.
• Automatic Crash Notification may be enabled for up to 6 months without
activating a trial or paid subscription. Manual Emergency Call feature and all
other VW Car-Net features require trial or paid subscription.
• “Destinations” functionality requires compatible factory installed navigation
system.
• Email (after subscribed to VW Car-Net) is VW Car-Net services provided by
Verizon Telematics, Inc. VW Car-Net includes services that may collect location
information. See applicable Terms of Service and Privacy Policy available at
www.vw.com/carnet for details.
– You are receiving this message because of your subscription with
Volkswagen Car-Net. To ensure delivery to your inbox, please add vwcar-
[email protected] to your address book. Please do not respond to this email, as
this email address is for notification only. If you require further information,
contact the VW Car-Net Response Center at 877-820-2290.
• Global Car-Net disclaimer is VW Car-Net
services provided by Verizon
Telematics, Inc. Available only on select models. Automatic Crash Notification
may be enabled for up to 6 months without activating a trial or paid
subscription; Manual Emergency Call feature and all other VW Car-Net
features require trial or paid subscription. VW Car-Net services requires
vehicle cellular connectivity and availability of vehicle GPS signal. VW Car-Net
includes services that may collect location information. See applicable Terms
of Service available at www.vw.com/carnet for details.
• Last Parked Location feature requires VW Car-Net Mobile Application.
iPhone
®
only. Android
®
app not available at time of publication. Standard text
and data rates apply.
• Maintenance summary/Vehicle Health Report, refer to your vehicle’s warning
and indicator lights for the most current diagnostic information. Always consult
Owner’s Manual for maintenance guidelines.
• Notifications and mobile app uses standard text and data rates apply.
• Sharing your PIN or account information will allow others access to your
vehicle’s VW Car-Net settings through this website or the VW Car-Net
®
mobile
application.
• Pricing has taxes and fees which are not included. Contact VW Car-Net
Customer Specialist at 1-877-820-2290 for details.
• Roadside Assistance provided by Allstate
®
.
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