·
Never drive through salt water as salt can
cause corrosion. Rinse all components that
have been exposed to salt water immedi-
ately with fresh water.
Using the vehicle in other
countries and continents
The vehicle has been manufactured specifi-
cally for a particular country and complies
with the registration regulations that applied
in that country at the time of vehicle produc-
tion.
If you want to use the vehicle abroad for
a short period, all relevant information and
instructions should be followed → page 32.
If the vehicle is going to be sold in another
country or used in another country for an ex-
tended period, the legal requirements appli-
cable in that country must be observed.
In some cases, certain equipment will have to
be fitted or removed and functions deactiva-
ted. The scope of servicing and the type of
servicing could also be affected. This is par-
ticularly important if the vehicle is driven in
another climatic region for a long period of
time.
Because different frequency bands are used
in different countries, the factory-fitted Info-
tainment system may not work in other
countries.
Due to different legal regulations, it is possi-
ble that charging at mains sockets will be
permitted only with reduced charging current
in other countries. The charging cable limits
the charging current corresponding to the in-
frastructure used. The lower value is used for
charging if the settings differ → page 287.
Due to different technical standards, charg-
ing at charging stations in another country
may not be possible or may be possible only
using a suitable charging cable. Consult
a Volkswagen dealership for further informa-
tion.
NOTICE
·
Volkswagen is not responsible for any ve-
hicle damage caused by inadequate servic-
ing work or lack of Genuine Parts.
·
Volkswagen cannot be held responsible if
the vehicle does not comply with or only
partly complies with the relevant legal re-
quirements in other countries and conti-
nents.
Troubleshooting
Brake system fault
The warning lamp lights up red.
A text message may also be displayed.
Do not drive on!
— Inform a qualified workshop and have the
brake system checked.
Brake pad wear indicator
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
Front brake pads are worn.
— Go to a qualified workshop immediately.
— All brake pads should be checked and re-
newed as necessary.
Functions of the electric drive
Power output of the electric drive
The maximum torque of the electric drive is
available immediately when you depress the
accelerator pedal.
Brake energy recuperation
When the vehicle brakes, electrical energy is
generated by the electric drive and then stor-
ed in the high-voltage battery → page 135.
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Driving