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Manual DescriptionIn this section you'll find information about, cause collisions and other accidents, severe personal injuries even death, reaction times and safe driving, which may result in the loss vehicle control, please first read and note the introductory information heed WARNINGS.
Observe the following points before and during every drive for your own safety, the safety of all passengers others ⇒ , Check proper function of lights turn signals, Check tire pressure (⇒page 314) and fuel level (⇒page 261), Make sure that all windows clean.
Store items and all luggage safely in the storage compartments, in luggage compartment and, Always make sure that nothing keeps the pedals moving freely, Make sure that children are properly secured by a restraint system appropriate their size, Properly adjust front seats, all head restraints and mirrors correct height.
Wear shoes that give your feet a good grip, and that give you a feel pedals, Make sure that the floormat on the driver side is properly fastened and cannot interfere with, Assume a proper seating position before the vehicle starts to move and keep position while, Properly fasten your safety belt before driving the vehicle and wear your safety belt properly all.
Only transport as many passengers as there are seats safety belts available, Never let passengers or phone calls distract you while driving, and never take your attention off, road while using vehicle software or adjusting vehicle equipment accessories, Always adapt your speed and driving style to visibility, weather, road, traffic conditions.
Always obey traffic laws speed limits, On long trips make frequent rest stops – at least once every 2 hours, Secure animals in the vehicle with a system that corresponds weight size, always observe traffic rules and posted speed limits and use common sense.
Judgment can mean the difference between arriving safely at your destination being, seriously injured in a crash or other kind accident, regular service and maintenance of your vehicle is important both operational driving, safety and to help prolong your vehicle's service life.
Frequent stop-and-go driving, driving in very dusty areas, trailer towing, and other factors may make it, necessary to have the vehicle serviced more frequently, authorized Volkswagen Service Facility more information, some countries have special safety standards and emissions requirements that your vehicle may not.
Your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility about following, issues with regard to the country to which you would like travel, Should the vehicle be technically prepared for the trip abroad, such as masking adjusting headlights, Are maintenance, repair facilities, necessary tools and testing equipment as well spare parts.
Are there authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities, countries where you will be driving, For gasoline engines: Is unleaded fuel with the right octane rating readily available, For diesel engines: Is ultra low-sulfur diesel fuel readily available.
Are engine oil (⇒ page 278) and other operating fluids that meet Volkswagen quality and performance requirements available where you will be driving? For more information, please see, Does the factory-installed navigation system work in the countries where you will be driving, Are special or heavy-duty tires necessary for the kind driving expected, volkswagen is not responsible for mechanical damage that may result substandard fuel.
Or service or the unavailability Genuine Volkswagen parts, note the following to help prevent vehicle damage when driving through water, example flooded, check the depth of the water before driving through it, the bottom of vehicle body ⇒.
Do not drive faster than walking speed, never stop the vehicle, and do not drive in reverse or switch the engine off when driving through, oncoming vehicles may create waves that raise the water level and make it too deep your, after driving through water, mud, sludge, etc.
Always dry the brakes and clean off any ice coatings with a few careful applications, avoid abrupt or sudden braking maneuvers immediately after driving through water, vehicle components such as the engine, transmission, suspension electrical system.