User Manual

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Using a cell phone in a motor vehicle when it is not connected to the
vehicle telephone antenna – some important things to know
Mobile or cell phones send and receive radio waves, sometimes called „Radiofrequency (RF) energy,“
both when they are being used and when they are in stand-by mode. Current scientific literature indi-
cates that radio waves that exceed a certain level can have effects on the human body. Limits and guide-
lines have been established by governmental authorities and international committees in an effort to
keep the electromagnetic radiation from cellular phones at levels that will not cause health problems.
However, ast this time there no scientific proof that wireless phones are absolutely safe.
Therefore some experts recommend a precautionary approach regarding the use of cellular phones by
taking measures that lower the personal exposure to electromagnetic fields.
When using a cell phone inside a motor vehicle without a proper connection to an integrated vehicle tele-
phone antenna the personal exposure to electromagnetic fields will be higher than when using the cell
phone while being properly connected to an integrated or other outside vehicle telephone antenna.
Your vehicle may be equipped with an optional hands-free system that will permit many of the features
of a compatible Bluetooth
®
enabled cell phones to be used for greater convenience and consistent with
the laws of an increasing number of states and localities that prohibit the use of cell phones without
some kind of hands-free device.
The hands-free system in your vehicle can be used with certain cell phones that are connected by wire
and hardware connector or via compatible Bluetooth
®
enabled phones with a cradle that is designed to
fit your cell phone in the special cradle offers several advantages: Your phone is firmly attached to the
instrument panel and is within reach at all times. Placing the phone in its cradle permits it to be charged,
but more importantly connects the cellular phone to the vehicle's outside antenna. A cell phone that is
properly connected to the integrated or other outside vehicle telephone antenna will lower the personal
exposure to electromagnetic fields. Additionally, you should experience a better quality of service. Al-
though a cell phone can be used inside your vehicle without a cradle, the phone will not be securely at-
tached to the vehicle, will not be charged through the cradle wiring and more importantly will not be
connected to the vehicle's integrated telephone antenna. Also, you might experience more dropped calls
and an overall impaired quality of the connection.
Therefore we strongly recommend that you use your cell phone in your vehicle only when it is properly
attached to the appropriate cradle mounted on the base plate on the instrument panel. Your authorized
Volkswagen dealer has up-to-date information about the availability of cradles for today’s cell phones.
Declaration of conformity
This product contains commodities, technology or software exported from the United States in accor-
dance with the Export Administration regulations. Diversion contrary to U.S. or Canadian law is prohibit-
ed.
Export controls
This product contains commodities, technology or software exported from the United States in accor-
dance with the Export Administration regulations. Diversion contrary to U.S. or Canadian law is prohibit-
ed.
FCC / industry Canada notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
● FCC ID: OW3HT-3
● IC: 661AA-HT3
Changes or modifications to your device not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
can void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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