NOTE 
High speeds, poor weather and road 
conditions as well as network quality can 
hinder or interrupt a phone call in a vehicle. 
R
eception interference and interruption of a 
call are possible in dead zones. 
Most electronic devices are shielded 
against RF signals (high frequency). 
Observe operating instructions of the 
c
ellphone and accessory suppliers as well 
as possible regulations concerning the use 
of headsets. 
However, electronic devices cannot be shielded from RF signals in rare 
cases. Malfunctions can occur. 
 
General information 
First read and observe the safety 
notes  on page 3 and the 
introductory information and safety 
notes  on page 23. 
Observe the instructions about using a cellphone 
i
n a vehicle without connection to an external 
antenna ⇒Manual Operating Instructions. 
Only use compatible Bluetooth
® devices. You can 
obtain information about compatible Bluetooth
® 
products from a Volkswagen Partner or via the 
Internet. 
Observe operating instructions of the cellphone 
and accessory suppliers. 
Reception interference and interruption of a call 
are possible in dead zones. 
Most electronic devices are shielded against RF 
s
ignals (high frequency). However, electronic 
devices cannot be shielded from the RF signals of 
phone control in rare cases. Malfunctions can 
occur. 
Restrictions concerning use of Bluetooth
® 
devices can exist in some countries. You 
can obtain information from local authorities. 
When you connect phone control with a 
d
evice via Bluetooth
® technology, read the 
operating instructions to obtain detailed 
safety notes. Only use compatible 
Bluetooth
® products.   
Sites with special regulations 
First read and observe the safety 
notes  on page 3 and the 
introductory information and safety 
notes   on page 23. 
Switch off cellphones and cellphone adapters in 
e
xplosion-endangered locations. Although these 
locations are often signposted, the information is 
not always clear⇒ .   For example, this includes: 
● Areas around lines and tanks, in which there
are chemicals. 
● Lower decks on ships and ferries.
● Areas around vehicles, which are run on
liquefied petroleum gas (e. g., propane or butane). 
● A
reas where chemicals or particles such as
flour, dust or metal powder are in the air. 
● Every other place where the vehicle engine is
to be switched off. 
WARNING 
Switch off cellphones at explosion- 
endangered locations! 
NOTE 
A cellphone must always be switched off in 
environments with special regulations and if 
the use of cellphones is prohibited. The 
radiation emitted by a switched-on cellphone 
can cause interference to sensitive technical 
and medical 
 
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unction description