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— Adapt your speed and driving style to allow for
this.
Driving through water
There must be no water ingress into the vehicle, e.g.
the engine intake.
— Therefore, determine the depth before driving
through water. The water level must not exceed
the lower edge of the lower beam.
— Drive at max. walking speed. Otherwise, a wave
may form in front of the vehicle, increasing the
water level.
— Never stop in the water, do not reverse or stop
the engine.
Is something wrong?
— Pay attention to changes in vehicle handling.
— If you have any safety concerns, stop driving and
seek assistance from a specialist garage.
— Unusual vibrations or the vehicle 'pulling' to the
side may indicate a puncture.
— If the tyre pressure loss is very sudden, try to stop
the vehicle carefully without heavy steering or
heavy braking.
— Immediately remove foreign objects stuck in the
tyre tread.
— Do not remove foreign objects that have penetra-
ted the tyre. Check the tyre pressure and seek as-
sistance from a specialised garage.
— Immediately remove any objects jammed under
the floor of the vehicle. These can damage the ve-
hicle or ignite and cause a fire.
Stop the vehicle safely
A vehicle that has not been secured may roll away
and cause an accident.
— When parking, look for a place with suitable
ground. Do not park the vehicle on flammable
materials such as dried leaves or spilt fuel. Hot
vehicle parts may cause a fire.
Carry out the following activities in the specified or-
der when parking.
— Stop the vehicle and keep the brake pedal de-
pressed.
— Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.
— For vehicles with an automatic gearbox, place the
selector lever in the position.
— Turn off the engine.
— For vehicles with manual transmission, engage
1st gear or reverse gear.
— Release the brake pedal.
Exiting the vehicle
Do not leave children or other people or animals un-
attended in the vehicle.
— Injuries can occur when handling seats, releasing
the parking brake etc.
— In emergency situations it may not be possible to
leave the vehicle or resolve the situation.
— Very high or very low temperatures may pose
a danger to life.
Different climatic conditions
If you wish to operate your vehicle in countries with
different climatic conditions from those specified,
please contact a Volkswagen Partner. They will tell
you the following:
— Is it possible to drive the car in your country?
— Do any measures need to be taken to ensure that
the vehicle is fully functional?
— Do any measures need to be taken to prevent
damage to the vehicle, e.g. coolant change, 12-
volt vehicle battery, etc.?
After an accident
What to do after an accident
Where possible, please follow the instructions be-
low:
— Switch off the ignition.
— Turn on the hazard warning lights.
— Put on the reflective vest.
— Set up the warning triangle to warn other road
users.
— Keep safe distance from the vehicle, along with
any passengers.
— Report the accident to the emergency services.
— Wait for the emergency services to arrive.
Safety systems
After an accident, the vehicle's safety systems, e.g.
seatbelts and airbag system, may be out of action.
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