The air conditioning system must always be serviced by trained specialists. Flammable refrigerant. NOTICE When adding a radio or navigation system, en- sure compatibility between the vehicle's integra- ted aerial amplifier and the radio or navigation system installed. Alternatively, use an additional aerial adapter. Failure to do so may result in damage to the aerial amplifier due to overvolt- age. Make sure you dispose of all components correctly and never install components taken from older vehicles or recycling fa- cilities into the vehicle. Refrigerant oil in the air conditioning system The air conditioning system is filled with a refrig- erant oil.
For the type and amount of refrigerant oil used, please consult the Volkswagen dealer- ships. Using electrical devices near the window aerial may cause interference with the re- ception signal of the radio's AM band. WARNING Electrical system component protection function To ensure safe and reliable operation, have the air conditioning system serviced only by suita- bly qualified personnel. NOTICE Some electronic components and control units are fitted with component protec- tion as standard. ● Never have repairs on the evaporator carried out with replacement parts from end-of-life vehicles or from recycling.
● Never have replacements on the evaporator carried out with replacement parts from end- of-life vehicles or from recycling. As a protection mechanism, the component pro- tection in this vehicle has the following features: – The component protection prevents the full operation of factory-supplied components when installed in other vehicles, e.g. after theft. Radio reception and antenna – Operation of components outside the vehicle is restricted. The original radio aerial of this vehicle may be in- stalled in the following location inside the vehi- cle: Have the relevant electrical components installed or replaced by qualified workshops during vehicle maintenance.
Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership. – Inner side of the rear window, fitted with the rear window heater. When the component protection is activated, in- formation about the protected components will be displayed on the instrument cluster. Seek ex- pert assistance from a Volkswagen dealership for professional testing. The fine metal wire on the inner side of the win- dow glass serves as the aerial. NOTICE Avoid using corrosive or acidic cleaning agents or any chemical materials to clean the windows or using hard objects to scratch the windows. This may damage the aerial on the window.
Declaration of conformity ● Do not use tape or labels to secure the win- dow-type aerial, for example the area of the rear window glass. The corresponding manufacturer hereby declares that the components listed below were compli- ant with the basic requirements and any other relevant regulations and laws at the time the ve- hicle was produced. 182.5C1.TRO.74 ● Never use corrosive or acidic cleaning agents or other chemical materials to clean the aerial. Customer information 221