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d For gasoline engines: Is unleaded fuel with the right octane rating readily available? d For diesel engines: Is ultra low-sulfur diesel fuel and AdBlue readily available? d Are engine oi⇒l Engine oil and other operating fluids that meet Volkswagen quality and performance requirements available where you will be driving? For more information, please see ⇒ booklet Warranty and Maintenance. d Does the factory installed navigation system work in the countries where you will be driving, and is navigation data available? d Are special or heavy-duty tires necessary for the kind of driving expected? NOTICE Volkswagen is not responsible for mechanical damage that may result from substandard fuel or service or the unavailability of Genuine Volkswagen parts. Driving through water on roads ¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS Note the following to help prevent vehicle damage when driving through water, for example on flooded roads: x Check the depth of the water before driving through it. The watemusr t not be any higher than the bottom of the vehicle body ⇒ . x Do not drive faster than walking speed. x Never stop the vehicle, and do not drive in reverse or switch the engine off when driving through water. x Oncoming vehicles may create waves that raise the water level and make it too deep for your vehicle to drive through safely. WARNING After driving through water, mud, sludge, etc., the brakes react slower and need longer stopping distances. x Always dry the brakes and clean off any ice coatings with a few careful applications o tfhe brake. Make sure not to endanger other motorists or cyclists or disobey legal requirements. x Avoid abrupt or sudden braking maneuvers immediately after driving through water. NOTICE x Vehicle components such as the engine, transmission, suspension or electrical system may be severely damaged by driving through water. To help prevent damage to these components, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility after driving through water. x Never drive through salt water. Salt causes vehicle corrosion. Thoroughl ryinse with fresh water all vehicle parts that were exposed to salt water. 31

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