Customer Safety Information

IMPORTANT:
The contents of this information has been and will continue to be updated by Technical Bulletins. This has been updated to include information from Technical Bulletins available at the time of release that specifically cover changes or additions to repair procedures and specifications.

Technical Bulletins covering other important data, and those that have been created since the release of this information, are not included. Before using this data, be sure to look up the latest Technical Bulletins.

Please read these WARNINGS and CAUTIONS before proceeding with maintenance and repair work.

- If you lack the skills, tools and equipment, or a suitable workshop for any procedure described in this data, we suggest you leave such repairs to an authorized Volkswagen retailer or other qualified shop. We especially urge you to consult an authorized Volkswagen retailer before beginning repairs on any vehicle that may still be covered wholly or in part by any of the extensive warranties issued by Volkswagen.

- Volkswagen is constantly improving its vehicles and sometimes these changes, both in parts and specifications are made applicable to earlier models. Therefore, part numbers listed in this information is for reference only. Always check with your authorized Volkswagen retailer parts department for the latest information.

- Never run the engine unless the work area is well ventilated. Carbon monoxide (CO) kills.

- Do not attempt to work on your vehicle if you do not feel well. You increase the danger of injury to yourself and others if you are tired, upset or have taken medicine or any other substance that may impair you or keep you from being fully alert.

- When boost-charging the battery, first remove the fuses for the Engine Control Module (ECM), the Transmission Control Module (TCM), the ABS control module, and the trip computer. In cases where one or more of these components is not separately fused, disconnect the control module connector(s).

- Do not quick-charge the battery (for boost starting) for longer than one minute, and do not exceed 16.5 volts at the battery with the boosting cables attached. Wait at least one minute before boosting the battery a second time.

- Some aerosol tire inflators are highly flammable. Be extremely cautious when repairing a tire that may have been inflated using an aerosol tire inflator. Keep sparks, open flame or other sources of ignition away from the tire repair area. Inflate and deflate the tire at least four times before breaking the bead from the rim. Completely remove the tire from the rim before attempting any repair.