Technician Safety Information

CAUTIONS
- Disconnect the battery Ground strap whenever you work on the fuel system or the electrical system. Do not smoke or work near heaters or other fire hazards. Keep an approved fire extinguisher handy.
- Some of the vehicles covered by this manual are equipped with a supplemental restraint system, that automatically deploys an airbag in the event of a frontal impact. The airbag is operated by an explosive device. Handled improperly or without adequate safeguards, it can be accidently activated and cause serious personal injury. To guard against personal injury or airbag system failure, only trained Service technicians should test, disassemble or service the airbag system.
- Never use a test light to conduct electrical tests on the airbag system. The system must only be tested by technicians using the Volkswagen VAG 1551 Scan Tool or an approved equivalent. The airbag unit must never be electrically tested while it is not installed in the vehicle.
- When driving or riding in airbag equipped vehicles, NEVER HOLD TEST EQUIPMENT IN YOUR HANDS OR LAP WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. Objects between you and the airbag can increase the risk of injury in an accident.