WARNING
Modifications to the vehicle's suspension,
including the use of unsuitable tyre/rim
combinations, can cause the airbag system
to work differently and increase the risk of
serious or fatal injuries in the event of an
accident.
·
Never install components in the suspen-
sion system which do not have the same
characteristics as the original factory-
fitted components.
·
Never use wheel rim/tyre combinations
that have not been approved by Volks-
wagen.
Mobile communication in the
vehicle
Electromagnetic radiation
If a mobile telephone or radio device is used
without being connected to the external aer-
ial, the electromagnetic radiation will not be
optimally directed to the outside of the vehi-
cle. Increased levels of radiation in the vehi-
cle interior may occur in areas with poor sig-
nal in particular, for instance in rural areas.
This could constitute a health hazard → .
Depending on the vehicle's equipment level,
a suitable mobile phone interface can be
used to connect the mobile telephone to the
external aerial. The connection quality is im-
proved and the range is increased.
Using the telephone
Many countries require a hands-free system
to be used when using a telephone inside the
vehicle, e.g. via a Bluetooth
®
connection. Be-
fore use, secure the mobile telephone to
a suitable bracket → or stow it in a stor-
age compartment so that it cannot slip
around, e.g. in the centre console.
Two-way radios
Observe legal requirements and the manu-
facturer's operating instructions for operat-
ing two-way radios. The retrofitting of two-
way radios requires authorisation.
Contact your Volkswagen dealership for fur-
ther information on installing a two-way ra-
dio.
WARNING
Mobile telephones which are loosely placed
in the vehicle or not properly secured could
be flung through the interior and cause in-
juries during a sudden driving or braking
manoeuvre, or in the event of an accident.
·
Secure a mobile telephone and accesso-
ries outside the deployment zone of the
airbags, or stow them safely.
WARNING
If mobile telephones or two-way radios
that are not connected to an external aerial
are used, electromagnetic radiation in the
vehicle could exceed limit values and thus
be a health hazard for drivers and other ve-
hicle occupants. This also applies to exter-
nal aerials which have not been correctly
installed.
·
Keep a distance of at least 20 cm (8 in)
between a device's aerial and an active
medical implant, such as a pacemaker.
·
Do not carry device which is operational-
ly ready close to or directly above an ac-
tive medical implant, e.g. in a breast
pocket.
·
Switch off the device immediately if you
suspect it may be interfering with an ac-
tive medical implant or any other medi-
cal device.
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