Workbook 910223

AG. Volkswagen AG d
agen oes
olksw not
y V gu
d b ara
rise nte
tho eo
au ra
ss c

ce
e
nl

pt
du

an
itte

y li
erm

ab
ility
ot p

Offboard Diagnostic Information System

wit
, is n

h re
hole

spec
ODIS Service Workbook
es, in part or in w

t to the co
rrectness of i
l purpos

nform
mercia

at
om

ion
c

in t
or

his
ate

do
priv

cum
for

en
ng

t.
yi Co
Cop py
t. rig
gh ht
pyri by
Vo
co lksw
by
cted agen
Prote AG.
 n AG. Volkswagen AG do
lkswage es n
o ot g
byV ua
d ran
ir se tee
tho
u or
a ac
ss

ce
e
Audi of America, LLC
nl

pt
du

an
Service Training
itte

y li
erm

ab
Printed in U.S.A.

ility
ot p

Printed 05/2012

wit
, is n

Course Number 910223

h re
hole

spec
es, in part or in w

t to the co
©2012 Audi of America, LLC

rrectness of i
All rights reserved. Information contained
l purpos

in this manual is based on the latest

information available at the time of printing
and is subject to the copyright and other

nf
ercia

or
intellectual property rights of Audi of

m
m

atio
America, LLC., its affiliated companies and
om

n in
c

its licensors. All rights are reserved to make

or

thi
e

changes at any time without notice. No

t

sd
iva

o
r

part of this document may be reproduced,

rp

cu
o

m
f

stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted

en
ng

t.
yi Co
in any form or by any means, electronic,
. Cop py
rig
t
mechanical, photocopying, recording or
pyri
gh by
ht
Vo
otherwise, nor may these materials be
co lksw
by
cted agen
modified or reposted to other sites without
Prote AG.
the prior expressed written permission of
the publisher.

All requests for permission to copy and

redistribute information should be referred
to Audi of America, LLC.

Always check Technical Bulletins and

the latest electronic repair literature for
information that may supersede any
information included in this booklet.
 Table of Contents

AG. Volkswagen AG d
agen
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by.Vo.lks.w. . . . . . . . . . .oe.s n.ot .gua. . . . . . . . 1
ed ran
ris tee
ho
Using this Workbook. . . s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 au
t or
ac
s

ce
e
nl

pt
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

du

an
itte

y li
erm

ab
ility
Working with the Offboard Diagnostic Information
ot p

wit
, is n
System (ODIS Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

h re
hole

spec
es, in part or in w

Knowledge Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

t to the co
rrectness of i
l purpos

nf
ercia

orm
m

atio
om

n in
or c

thi
te

sd
iva

o
r
rp

cu
o

m
f

en
ng

i t.
py Co
t. Co py
rig
h ht
rig by
copy Vo
by lksw
cted agen
Prote AG.

Reference Note

!
This Reference Guide provides information regarding the new program
"Offboard Diagnostic Information System."
This Reference Guide is not a Repair Manual.
This is Reference Guide is not meant to replace the ODIS manual.

This information will not be updated.

i
 rrectness of i
t to the co nf
spec orm
h re atio
wit n in
ility thi
sd
ab
y li ocu
an m
pt en
ce

t.
c
ra

Co
eo

py
nte

rig
ara

ht
by
gu

Vo
not

lksw
oes

agen
AG. Volkswagen AG d

Prote AG.
agen

cted
olksw

by
yV

co
b

py
ed

rig
ris

ht
tho

. C
u

op
s a

yi
s
ng e
fo nl
rp
r du
ivat itte
e or erm
com ot p
mercia , is n
l purpos hole
es, in part or in w

ii
 Introduction

The Offboard Diagnostic Information System (ODIS Service) is the software that will be replacing the
VAS-PC diagnostic software in the near future. ODIS Service adds many features to help with vehicle
olkswagen AG
AG. Vdoes
diagnosis and repair. ODISwService
agen not replace
does Guided Fault Finding (GFF). Guided Fault Finding is
olks not
an integral component by Vof ODIS Service. gu
ar
d e an
ris tee
utho or
a ac
ODIS can be VAS 5051b, VAS 5052a and VAS ss
used on 6150 diagnostic tools, as long as they are correctly

ce
le
un

pt
updated. It cannot be used on the VAS 5051a or the VAS 5052.

an
d
itte

y li
rm

ab
pe

ility
ot

wit
, is n

h re
hole

spec
es, in part or in w

t to the co
rrectness of i
l purpos

nform
mercia

a
This workbook requires the use of one of the above scan tools with ODIS Service loaded, a vehicle and a
com

tion in
memory stick.
r
te o

thi
s
iva

do
r
rp

cum
fo

en
ng

t.
yi Co
Cop py
t. rig
gh ht
pyri by
Vo
co lksw
by
cted agen
Prote AG.

ODIS-1

Software Version 1.0.5 1

 ran
ris tee
utho or
a ac
ss

ce
e
nl

pt
du

an
itte
Using this Workbook

y li
erm

ab
ility
ot p

wit
, is n

h re
This workbook is designed to help you start using the ODIS application. To use this workbook, you must

hole

spec
have the following:
es, in part or in w

t to the co
• This workbook

rrectness of i
• The ODIS Service Reference Guide
• A late model Audi vehicle
l purpos

• A VAS 5051B, VAS 5052A or a VAS 6150 with ODIS installed

nform
ercia

• A USB memory stick

m

at
om

ion
c

in t
or

his
ate

This workbook is designed to be interactive, not just instructional. You will be required to set a DTC in a

do
priv

cum
vehicle, then scan that vehicle for DTCs using the ODIS application.
for

en
ng

t.
yi Co
Cop py
t. rig
To receive credit for completing the workbook, you must complete the online assessment in the
yri
gh by
ht
op Vo
Certification Resource Center (CRC). Refer to the instructions on the last page of this workbook.
c
cted
by lksw
agen
Prote AG.

ODIS Version

Like all software programs, ODIS will be updated on a regular basis. This workbook is based on ODIS
version 1.0.5. Other versions may be slightly different in operation. Always check the CRC for the latest
version.

ODIS Service Reference Guide 910123

This workbook is only one of several publications supporting ODIS. There is also a Reference Guide that
may help you to understand some functions that are not included in this workbook. ODIS also has its
own support manual. Remember, this workbook is only the beginning. ODIS has many functions and
capabilities.

Some pages of this workbook and the ODIS Reference Guide may appear to be very similar. That is part
of the design of this workbook. It is consistent with the other training materials. Use this Reference
Guide to help you complete this workbook.

ODIS Instructor-Led Training

There is an instructor-led training course that covers ODIS. This workbook is similar to the first exercise
of the instructor-led class. However, the ILT course goes deeper into the functions of ODIS. Performing
the tasks in this workbook is not an equivalent of the instructor-led course.

2 Software Version 1.0.5

Setup

Everything must be ready in order to follow the steps in this workbook correctly. Keep in mind that,
depending on the person, it may take an hour to go through the steps of this workbook. If you are
borrowing a vehicle from your dealer, make sure you have allocated enough time.

Scan Tool:

As mentioned previously, you must have an operational scan tool with ODIS loaded to follow the steps of
this workbook.

Which scan tool are you using?

Vehicle:
n AG. Volkswagen AG do
lkswage es n
o ot g
Choose a late model Audi vehicle byV
for this exercise, preferably an A4, A6, Q5, uaetc.
d ran
ir se tee
tho
u or
a ac
What vehicle are you using? ss

ce
e
nl

pt
du

an
itte

y li
erm

ab
ility
ot p

wit
, is n

h re
hole

spec
Vehicle DTC:
es, in part or in w

t to the co
You must set a DTC in the vehicle to learn how to view and erase DTCs using ODIS. To set the DTC:

rrectness of i
• Locate the connector for G65, the air conditioning high pressure sensor. Remove the connector from
l purpos

the sensor.
• Start the vehicle and turn on the air conditioning to set a DTC in the air conditioning system. Some
nf
ercia

or

vehicles may set the DTC without the need to start the engine.
m
m

atio
om

n in
or c

thi
te

sd
iva

o
r
rp

cu
o

m
f

en
ng

t.
yi Co
Cop py
t. rig
gh ht
pyri by
Vo
co lksw
by
cted agen
Prote AG.

Software Version 1.0.5 3

Working with ODIS Service

In this workbook, you will interactively use ODIS and learn about its basic functions.

Please refer to the Reference Guide under Launching ODIS for information about the
following questions.

1. Now that your vehicle has a DTC, launch the ODIS application by double-clicking
on the <DiagStarter> icon on the computer desktop. This launches the program
selection window. What choices are available to you?

2. Select the <Offboard Diagnostic Information System (ODIS)>. It will take a minute for the application
to launch.

3. What is the purpose of the Release Notes screen?

NOTE: The Release Notes screen may briefly appear for a couple of seconds, then minimize to the
taskbar. If it does not appear, skip to question #4. If it does appear, select the icon in the Windows
taskbar to read the notes.

AG. Volkswagen AG d
agen oes
olksw not
byV gu
ara
ed
ris nte
tho eo
au ra
ss c
ce
le
un

pt
an
d
itte

y li

4. After ODIS launches the Warnings/Notes screen appears. What do you have to do to proceed past
rm

ab
pe

ility

this screen?
ot

wit
, is n

h re
hole

spec
es, in part or in w

t to the co
rrectness of i
l purpos

nform
mercia

a
com

tion in
r
te o

thi
s
iva

do
r
rp

cum
fo

en
ng

t.
yi Co
Cop py
ht. rig
rig ht
py by
co Vo
4 cted
by lksw
agen Software Version 1.0.5
Prote AG.
Please refer to the Reference Guide under Launching GFF for information about the
following questions.

5. What does this graphic represent?

6. Make sure that ODIS recognizes your vehicle and the key in the ignition. A network connection is not
necessary.
7. After ODIS has launched, carefully review the information in the Vehicle Basic Features window. If the
n AG. Volkswagen AG do
lkswageyour vehicle manually.
information is not correct, identify es n What is the following information for your
o ot g
byV ua
vehicle? ed ran
ris tee
utho or
a ac
ss
– VIN

ce
e
nl

pt
du

an
itte

y li
erm

ab
– Model

ility
ot p

wit
, is n

h re
hole

– Model Year

spec
es, in part or in w

t to the co
– Version

rrectness of i
– Engine
l purpos

8. Always make sure that <Work with guided fault finding> is selected before you proceed. If it is not,
nform
ercia

any diagnostic options will be severely limited.

m

at
om

ion
c

in t
or

Note: If the Global ID window appears, select <Cancel>.

his
ate

do
priv

cum
for

9. Now ODIS switches to the Orders tab. Select the <No order> option.
en
ng

t.
yi Co
Cop py
t. rig
gh ht
yri by
10. After this is done, ODIS begins scanning the vehicle control modules. Where is the progress indicator
cop
by
Vo
lksw
cted agen
for scanning the vehicle control modules located on the ODIS screen? Prote AG.

Software Version 1.0.5 5

11. If you are not presented with a Variant Selection screen, skip to step 12.
If the Variant Selection screen appears, use the Reference Guide to learn how to navigate through this
feature. Write your notes below on where you located the information on how to get through this
page, and what was required at each step. Remember that ElsaWeb and visual identification are your
primary resources to determine control module variants.

AG. Volkswagen AG d
agen oes
olksw not
byV gu
ara
ed
ris nte
ho eo
aut ra
ss c

ce
e
nl

pt
du

an
itte

y li
erm

ab
ility
12. Continuing with GFF starts scanning the vehicle for DTCs. The same progress indicator is used for the
ot p

wit
, is n

status of the scan.

h re
hole

spec
es, in part or in w

13. ODIS now switches to the DISS tab. The Orders, DISS and TSB tabs are not currently used for our

t to the co
market. Continue by selecting the <Control module> tab at the top of the screen,

rrectness of i
14. Once you are on the Control Modules screen, note the
l purpos

three tabs (not the three buttons) at the bottom. Select

each one and note how the screen changes.

nform
mercia

at
– Networking Diagram
om

ion
c

in t
or

his
ate

– Control Module List

do
priv

cum
for

en
ng

i t.
– DTC Memory List py Co
t. Co py
rig
h ht
rig by
copy Vo
15. Select the <Network diagram> tab at the bottom of the screen. What is displayed? cted
by lksw
agen
Prote AG.

16. Left single click on a control module in the Network Diagram and look at the area below the network
diagram window. What text appears? Note how this changes as you click on different control
modules.

6 Software Version 1.0.5

17. What do the different borders and control module colors indicate about the status of a control
module? This information is in the Reference Guide and also under the Support function.
To access the Support function, select the <On-line help> button under Support on the right side
menu. Does this open to the help screen with information about your current area of ODIS? Close the
ODIS Service User Handbook and return to ODIS.

18. Use the magnification and finger icons below the network diagram. How does each one work?

19. Left double or right click on a control module to get the popup menu. What selections appear in the
popup window?

AG. Volkswagen AG d
agen oes
olksw not
y V gu
d b ara
rise nte
tho eo
au ra
ss c

ce
e
nl

pt
du

an
itte

y li
erm

ab
ility
ot p

wit
, is n

h re
hole

spec
es, in part or in w

t to the co
rrectness of i
l purpos

nform
mercia

at
om

ion
c

in t
or

his
ate

do
priv

cum
for

en
ng

t.
yi Co
Cop py
t. rig
gh ht
pyri by
Vo
co lksw
by
cted agen
Prote AG.

Software Version 1.0.5 7

Please refer to the Reference Guide under Control Module Tab Tips for information
about the following questions.

20. Now select the <Control module list> tab at the bottom
of the screen. This displays the control modules.
G. Volkswagen
A AG do
agen es n
ksw
y Vol ot g
ua
b
At the bottom of ed ran
oris the screen, select the <Display> button. tee Now select <Actual installation>. What
h
happens? s aut or
ac
s

ce
e
nl

pt
du

an
itte

y li
erm

ab
ility
ot p

wit
, is n

h re
hole

spec
21. Now select the <Sorting> button next to the Display button at the bottom of the screen. What options
es, in part or in w

t to the co
are displayed?

rrectness of i
l purpos

nf
ercia

orm
m

22. Choose each option to view how the list changes. Note that you can also select these options by

atio
om

n in
selecting the words Address, Fault, or Name at the top of the Control Modules List.
or c

thi
te

sd
iva

o
r
rp

cu
o

m
f

en
ng

i t.
py Co
t. Co py
rig
h ht
rig by
copy Vo
by lksw
cted agen
Prote AG.

8 Software Version 1.0.5

Please refer to the Reference Guide under Viewing DTCs for information about the
following questions.

23. Select the <DTC memory list> tab at the lower left of the screen.

24. The DTCs have a <+> next to them. Expand this <+> sign so that you can see all of the information for
that DTC. What is displayed?

n AG. Volkswagen AG do
lkswage es n
o ot g
byV ua
d ran
ir se tee
tho
u or
a ac
ss

ce
e

Please refer to the Reference Guide under Launching Test Plans, GFF Test Plan Tips
nl

pt
du

an
and Documents for information about the following questions.
itte

y li
erm

ab
ility
ot p

wit
, is n

h re
25. Select the <Test plan> tab at the top of the screen. This displays the test plans that have been loaded
hole

spec
by GFF based on the DTC in your vehicle.
es, in part or in w

t to the co
26. Select a test plan for the DTC in your vehicle. Click on the + symbol next to the DTC. This will display

rrectness of i
the DTC text. Note that if you click on this text, the <Perform test> button at the bottom of the screen
l purpos

will be grayed-out.

nf
ercia

27. Select the DTC, then select the <Perform test> button at the lower left of the screen. Note that the tab

orm
m

atio
at the top of the screen changes from Test Plan to Operation. You are now in a GFF test plan. What
om

n in
c

looks different from the VAS-PC GFF test plans?

or

thi
te

sd
iva

o
r
rp

cu
o

m
f

en
ng

t.
yi Co
Cop py
t. rig
gh ht
pyri by
Vo
co lksw
by
cted agen
Prote AG.
28. Continue through a couple of steps of the test. If there are any connector views or documents, select
and view them.

29. Note the steps that appear to the left of the screen. What happens when you click on each of them?
Can you restart the test plan from that point?

Software Version 1.0.5 9

30. Select <Cancel test> and select the <Test plan> tab to view the test plans that were selected by
Guided Fault Finding.

31. Select the <Documents> button at the bottom of the screen. What options appear?

32. Select <Documents for the test plan>.

AG. Volkswagen AG d
agen oes
olksw not
33. Note that all of the top tabs have changed by V and you are now under the gDocuments
ua tab. More
ed ran
ris t
importantly, look at the right sidethofo the window under the Operating Modes ee o heading. All steps up to
au r
this point were performed using ss the Diagnosis button. Now the Info button isac highlighted. Keep this

ce
e
nl

in mind.

pt
du

an
itte

y li
erm

ab
ility
ot p

34. Even if no documents are available, Select the <Documents> button at the bottom of the window and

wit
, is n

use the file tree to select any document then select <Display document>.

h re
hole

spec
es, in part or in w

t to the co
35. Now select the <Diagnosis> button on the right side of the screen under Operating Modes. This
returns you to the Diagnosis tabs and screens.

rrectness of i
l purpos

36. Go back and select <Documents for the test program>. This displays only the documents that are
relevant to the highlighted test plan. If any are available, select one and view it.

nform
mercia

at
37. Now select the <Diagnosis> tab on the right side of the screen under Operating Modes. This returns
om

ion
c

you to the Diagnosis tabs and screens.

in t
or

his
ate

do
priv

cum
for

en
ng

i t.
py Co
t. Co py
rig
h ht
rig by
copy Vo
by lksw
cted agen
Prote AG.

10 Software Version 1.0.5

Please refer to the Reference Guide under Printing and Saving for information about
the following questions.

38. Look to the right side of the screen and click on the <Data> tab. It expands. What functions are under
the Data tab?

n AG. Volkswagen AG do
lkswage es n
o ot g
byV ua
d ran
ir se tee
tho
u or
a ac
ss

ce
le
un

pt
an
d

39. Select the <Print> under Diagnostic Log. What options appear?
itte

y li
rm

ab
pe

ility
ot

wit
, is n

h re
hole

spec
es, in part or in w

t to the co
rrectness of i
l purpos

40. Insert a memory stick into your scan tool. Go back to the <Data> tab and select <Save>, select the
desired log type, and save the file to the memory stick. nform
mercia

41. Open your log in Windows Explorer by double-clicking on it. Review your log quickly to view the
com

tion in

information from your vehicle and test plans.

r
te o

thi
s
iva

do
r
rp

cum
fo

42. This as far as we will go for this workbook. Re-connect the G65 electrical connector (or G395 as
en
ng

t.
yi Co
applicable), and rescan the vehicle to make sure all DTCs are cleared. Exit diagnosis using the red <X>
. Cop py
t rig
gh
at the bottom right of the screen. Make sure to write down the screens that appear and your answer ht
pyri by
Vo
co lksw
to each of them. cted
by agen
Prote AG.

Software Version 1.0.5 11

 Notes

urposes, in part or in wh
cial p ole,
mmer is n
co ot p
te or erm
iva itte
pr d
r un
fo le

i
ng

ss

py
aut

. Co
h

t
o

h
ris

rig
ed

py
b

co
yV

by
olksw

cted
agen

Prote
AG.
AG. Volkswagen AG d

agen
oes

lksw
not

Vo
gu

by
ht
ara

rig
nte

py
eo

Co
ra
c

t.
ce
en pt
um an
oc y li
sd ab
in thi ility
wit n
h re atio
spec
s of inform
t to the co
rrectnes
 Knowledge Assessment

An online Knowledge Assessment (exam) is available for this Workbook.

The Knowledge Assessment is required for Certification.

You can find this Knowledge Assessment at:

www.accessaudi.com

From the accessaudi.com Homepage:

• Click on the “ACADEMY” tab

• Click on the “Academy Site” link
• Click on Course Catalog and select “910223 - Offboard Diagnostic Information System Workbook”

Please submit any questions or inquiries via the Academy CRC Online Support Form
en AG
AG “Contact . Volkswag
which is located under the “Support” tab genthe
aor Us”dotab
es of the Academy CRC.
ksw ol not
yV gu
edb ara
ris nte
tho eo
au ra
c
ss
ce
e
nl

pt
du

an
itte

y li
erm

ab
ility
ot p

wit
, is n

Thank you for reading this Workbook and taking the assessment.
h re
hole

spec
es, in part or in w

t to the co
rrectness of i
l purpos

nf
ercia

orm
m

atio
om

n in
or c

thi
te

sd
iva

o
r
rp

cu
o

m
f

en
ng

i t.
py Co
t. Co py
rig
h ht
rig by
copy Vo
by lksw 13
cted agen
Prote AG.
 ot g
by ua
ed ran
oris tee
th or
au ac
ss

ce
e
nl

pt
du

an

910223
itte

y li
erm

ab
ility
ot p

wit
, is n

h re
hole

spec
es, in part or in w

t to the co
rrectness of i
l purpos

nform
mercia

at
om

ion
c

in t
or

his
ate

do
priv

cum
for

en
ng

t.
yi Co
Cop py
ht. rig
rig ht
py by
co Vo
by lksw
cted agen
Prote AG.

All rights reserved.

Technical specifications subject
to change without notice.
Audi of America, LLC
2200 Ferdinand Porsche Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
 Cautions & Warnings

Please read these WARNINGS and CAUTIONS before proceeding with maintenance
and repair work. You must answer that you have read and you understand these
WARNINGS and CAUTIONS before you will be allowed to view this information.

•= If you lack the skills, tools and equipment, or a suitable workshop for any procedure described in this manual, we
suggest you leave such repairs to an authorized Volkswagen retailer or other qualified shop. We especially urge
you to consult an authorized Volkswagen retailer before beginning repairs on any vehicle that may still be covered
wholly or in part by any of the extensive warranties issued by Volkswagen.

•= Disconnect the battery negative terminal (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.

•= Volkswagen is constantly improving its vehicles and sometimes these changes, both in parts and specifications,
are made applicable to earlier models. Therefore, part numbers listed in this manual are for reference only. Always
check with your authorized Volkswagen retailer parts department for the latest information.

•= Any time the battery has been disconnected on an automatic transmission vehicle, it will be necessary to
reestablish Transmission Control Module (TCM) basic settings using the VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST).

•= Never work under a lifted vehicle unless it is solidly supported on stands designed for the purpose. Do not support
a vehicle on cinder blocks, hollow tiles or other props that may crumble under continuous load. Never work under a
vehicle that is supported solely by a jack. Never work under the vehicle while the engine is running.
n AG. Volkswagen AG do
swage es n
•= For vehicles equipped with an anti-theft
yV
olk radio, be sure of the correct
ot g radio activation code before disconnecting the
b ua
battery or removing the radio.
ir se If the wrong code is entered when the power
d ran
te
is restored, the radio may lock up and
o
become inoperable, evenuthif the correct code is used in a later attempt. e or
a ac
ss
ce
le

•= If you are going to work under a vehicle on the ground, make sure that the ground is level. Block the wheels to
un

pt
an
d

keep the vehicle from rolling. Disconnect the battery negative terminal (ground strap) to prevent others from
itte

y li
rm

starting the vehicle while you are under it.

ab
pe

ility
ot

wit
, is n

•= Do not attempt to work on your vehicle if you do not feel well. You increase the danger of injury to yourself and
h re

others if you are tired, upset or have taken medicine or any other substances that may impair you or keep you from
hole

spec

being fully alert.

es, in part or in w

t to the co

•= Never run the engine unless the work area is well ventilated. Carbon monoxide (CO) kills.
rrectness of i

•= Always observe good workshop practices. Wear goggles when you operate machine tools or work with acid. Wear
goggles, gloves and other protective clothing whenever the job requires working with harmful substances.
l purpos

•= Tie long hair behind your head. Do not wear a necktie, a scarf, loose clothing, or a necklace when you work near
nform
ercia

machine tools or running engines. If your hair, clothing, or jewelry were to get caught in the machinery, severe
m

injury could result.

a
com

tion in
r
te o

•= Do not re-use any fasteners that are worn or deformed in normal use. Some fasteners are designed to be used
thi
s
iva

only once and are unreliable and may fail if used a second time. This includes, but is not limited to, nuts, bolts,
do
r
rp

washers, circlips and cotter pins. Always follow the recommendations in this manual - replace these fasteners with
um
fo

en
g

new parts where indicated, and any other time it is deemed necessary by inspection.
n

t.
yi Co
Cop py
t. rig
gh ht
pyri by
Vo
co lksw
by
cted agen
Prote AG.

Page 1 of 3
© 2002 Volkswagen of America, Inc.
All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of
Volkswagen of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without
the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.
Version 1.0
 Cautions & Warnings
•= Illuminate the work area adequately but safely. Use a portable safety light for working inside or under the vehicle.
Make sure the bulb is enclosed by a wire cage. The hot filament of an accidentally broken bulb can ignite spilled
fuel or oil.

•= Friction materials such as brake pads and clutch discs may contain asbestos fibers. Do not create dust by
grinding, sanding, or by cleaning with compressed air. Avoid breathing asbestos fibers and asbestos dust.
Breathing asbestos can cause serious diseases such as asbestosis or cancer, and may result in death.
G. Volkswagen A AG do
agen es n
ksw
Vol ot
•= Finger rings should beedremoved
by so that they cannot causegelectrical
ua
ran shorts, get caught in running machinery, or be
is
crushed by heavy thparts.
or tee
or
au ac
ss
•= Before starting a job, make certain that you have all the necessary tools and parts on hand. Read all the

ce
e
nl

pt
du

instructions thoroughly; do not attempt shortcuts. Use tools that are appropriate to the work and use only

an
itte

y li
replacement parts meeting Volkswagen specifications. Makeshift tools, parts and procedures will not make good
erm

ab
repairs.

ility
ot p

wit
, is n

h re
•= Catch draining fuel, oil or brake fluid in suitable containers. Do not use empty food or beverage containers that
hole

spec
might mislead someone into drinking from them. Store flammable fluids away from fire hazards. Wipe up spills at
es, in part or in w

once, but do not store the oily rags, which can ignite and burn spontaneously.

t to the co
•= Use pneumatic and electric tools only to loosen threaded parts and fasteners. Never use these tools to tighten

rrectness of i
fasteners, especially on light alloy parts. Always use a torque wrench to tighten fasteners to the tightening torque
listed.
l purpos

•= Keep sparks, lighted matches, and open flame away from the top of the battery. If escaping hydrogen gas is

nform
ercia

ignited, it will ignite gas trapped in the cells and cause the battery to explode.
m

at
om

•= Be mindful of the environment and ecology. Before you drain the crankcase, find out the proper way to dispose of
on
c

in t

the oil. Do not pour oil onto the ground, down a drain, or into a stream, pond, or lake. Consult local ordinances that
or

his
e

govern the disposal of wastes.

at

do
priv

cum
for

•= The air-conditioning (A/C) system is filled with a chemical refrigerant that is hazardous. The A/C system should be
en
ng

i t.
py Co
serviced only by trained automotive service technicians using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment,
. Co py
rig
trained in related safety precautions, and familiar with regulations governing the discharging and disposal of
ht
rig ht
py by
automotive chemical refrigerants. co Vo
by lksw
cted agen
Prote AG.
•= Before doing any electrical welding on vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), disconnect the battery
negative terminal (ground strap) and the ABS control module connector.

•= Do not expose any part of the A/C system to high temperatures such as open flame. Excessive heat will increase
system pressure and may cause the system to burst.

•= When boost-charging the battery, first remove the fuses for the Engine Control Module (ECM), the Transmission
Control Module (TCM), the ABS control module, and the trip computer. In cases where one or more of these
components is not separately fused, disconnect the control module connector(s).

•= Some of the vehicles covered by this manual are equipped with a supplemental restraint system (SRS), 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 accidentally activated and cause serious personal
injury. To guard against personal injury or airbag system failure, only trained Volkswagen Service technicians
should test, disassemble or service the airbag system.

Page 2 of 3
© 2002 Volkswagen of America, Inc.
All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of
Volkswagen of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without
the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.
Version 1.0
 Cautions & Warnings
•= Do not quick-charge the battery (for boost starting) for longer than one minute, and do not exceed 16.5 volts at the
battery with the boosting cables attached. Wait at least one minute before boosting the battery a second time.

•= Never use a test light to conduct electrical tests of the airbag system. The system must only be tested by trained
Volkswagen Service technicians using the VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST) or an approved equivalent. The airbag unit
must never be electrically tested while it is not installed in the vehicle.

•= Some aerosol tire inflators are highly flammable. Be extremely cautious when repairing a tire that may have been
inflated using an aerosol tire inflator. Keep sparks, open flame or other sources of ignition away from the tire repair
area. Inflate and deflate the tire at least four times before breaking the bead from the rim. Completely remove the
tire from the rim before attempting any repair.

•= When driving or riding in an airbag-equipped vehicle, never hold test equipment in your hands or lap while the
vehicle is in motion. Objects between you and the airbag can increase the risk of injury in an accident.

I have read and I understand these Cautions and Warnings.

AG. Volkswagen AG d
agen oes
olksw not
byV gu
ara
ed
ris nte
ho eo
aut ra
ss c
ce
le
un

pt
an
d
itte

y li
erm

ab
ility
ot p

wit
is n

h re
ole,

spec
urposes, in part or in wh

t to the co
rrectness o
cial p

f inform
mer

atio
om

n
c

i
or

n thi
te

sd
iva

o
pr

cum
r
fo

en
ng

i t.
py Co
Co py
Page 3 of 3
ht. rig
rig ht
py by
© 2002 Volkswagen of America, Inc. co Vo
by lksw
All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of
cted agen
Prote
Volkswagen of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a
AG.
retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without
the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.
Version 1.0