Fig. 19 A: Vehicle data sticker: example shows a vehicle with engine code CPTA ③ B: Type plate
Fig. 20 Vehicle identification number
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsVehicle identification number.
The vehicle identification number can be read from outside the vehicle through a viewer in the windscreen . The viewer is located in the lower corner of the windscreen. The vehicle identification number is also stamped on the right-hand water drainage channel. The water drainage channel is located between the suspension turret and wing. You have to open the bonnet to gain access to the vehicle identification number .
The vehicle identification number can be displayed in the infotainment system using the button and the and Service function buttons .
Additional vehicle identification for China
In Chinese vehicles, the following body components are marked with the vehicle identification number (VIN) or with a number that can be traced back to the VIN:
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker A is in the spare wheel well area in the luggage compartment. It contains the following data:
These vehicle data are also contained in the service schedule.
Type plate
The type plate B can be seen on the lower part of the door pillar when the door is open. Vehicles for certain export countries do not have a type plate.
The type plate contains the following data:
First aid kit, warning triangle and fire extinguisher
Fig. 208 In the tailgate: holder for the
warning triangle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsHigh-visibility waistcoat
In some vehicles there is a stowage compartment for a high-visibility waistcoat
in the driver door .
Warning triangle
With the tail ...
Detecting leaks in refrigerant circuit
Note
Different processes are described in this workshop manual
for leak detection in the refrigerant circuit. These processes
have been tested and lead to a positive result under the
different conditions of use if the application is carrie ...
Repairs and technical modifications
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Repairs and modifications must always be carried
out according to Volkswagen specifications .
Unauthorised modifications to the electronic components or software in the vehicle
may cause faults. As the electronic co ...