Volkswagen ID.3: Disposal of old batteries and electronic devices

Old batteries

Old batteries must be collected and recycled separately by the end user. These batteries are indicated by the crossedout wheeled garbage can symbol . You, as the end user, are legally obliged to return old batteries→ .

• In EU member states and other states, old batteries can be handed in to an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

• High-voltage batteries can be handed in to an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

• You can obtain more information on return and recycling from your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Old electrical or electronic devices

Your Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle contains electrical/electronic devices, such as the navigation system SD card or remote controls. You can recognize these from the symbol of the crossed-out wheeled garbage can .

Old devices with this marking must be collected separately from normal household garbage and disposed of in accordance with legal requirements. You can hand these in at local collection points or nationally commissioned return systems if applicable.

• Batteries or bulbs within devices that are not permanently installed must be removed beforehand and disposed of accordingly.

• Any saved personal data must be erased before disposal of old devices.

You can obtain more information on return and recycling from your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING

If batteries containing lithium are damaged, gaseous or liquid substances may escape, posing a significant risk to health and the environment. A short circuit at the battery terminal may result in a fire or explosion. This could result in serious or fatal injuries.

• Take extreme care when handling batteries containing lithium.

• Never heat up lithium-containing batteries.

• Never damage lithium-containing batteries.

• Never short circuit the battery terminals.

Batteries containing heavy metals are marked with the chemical symbols Hg( mercury), Cd (cadmium) and/or Pb (lead). Heavy metals can be harmful to the health of humans and animals and accumulate in the environment.

• In order to avoid these consequences, it is imperative to ensure you collect batteries separately and return them properly.

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