Parts And Accessories - Volkswagen PASSAT 2013 Manual

Applicable only in the United States and Canada

Parts and accessories

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Volkswagen recommends that you consult an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility before purchasing accessories, spare parts or other equipment. Always
do so if you want to install additional accessories or replace parts. Your authorized Volkswagen dealer
or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility can provide information about legal requirements and
factory-recommended accessories, spare parts, and other equipment.
WARNING
Improper vehicle modifications and repairs affect the performance of the airbag system and
cause malfunctions and severe personal injuries.
Never store, mount or attach objects, such as cup holders or phone cradles, on or next to
the airbag module covers or within the airbag deployment zones.
Objects on or near the surface where airbags are located can come loose and cause
serious personal injury if the airbag deploys.
Applicable only in Mexico, the AGCC, and South Korea
Parts and accessories
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Volkswagen recommends that you consult an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility before purchasing accessories, spare parts or other equipment. Always
do so if you want to install additional accessories or replace parts. Your authorized Volkswagen dealer
or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility can provide information about legal requirements and
factory-recommended accessories, spare parts, and other equipment.
Volkswagen recommends that you only use accessories approved by Volkswagen and Genuine
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Volkswagen Parts . These parts and accessories have been evaluated by Volkswagen for their
suitability, reliability and safety. In addition, Volkswagen dealers provide qualified professional
installation.
Despite continuous market research, Volkswagen will not evaluate products not approved by
Volkswagen regarding reliability, safety and suitability for the respective vehicle. Therefore,
Volkswagen cannot assume responsibility for them, even in individual cases when they have been
approved by an official testing agency or are covered by an official certificate or seal of approval.
Retrofitted devices directly impacting the driver's control must have an e marking (approval mark of
the European Union) and be approved by Volkswagen for the use in the vehicle. Examples include
cruise control or electronically regulated damper systems.
Additionally connected electrical devices, not involved in the direct vehicle control, must be
certified (Declaration of Conformity of manufacturers in the European Union). This includes devices
such as ice chests, computers or fans.
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