Volkswagen ID.7: Product recycling

Disposal of 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, device and vehicle batteries can be handed in to an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility or authorized recycling systems.
• 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.

Disposal of Old Electric/Electronic Devices

Your vehicle contains electric/electronic devices, such as 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.

In Germany, businesses with a retail space of 400 m2 or more for electrical appliances and food stores with a total retail space of 800 m2 and that offer new electrical devices are obliged to accept the return of such devices free of charge. When they purchase a new device, the end user is permitted to return an equivalent old device. This also applies to deliveries to private households and Internet sales. Small old devices can be returned to stores without making a new purchase. Your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility is also obliged to accept to three old devices with a side length of less than 25 cm free of charge.

• 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.

Recycling Information For France

Fig. 1 Recycling information for France.

Observe the recycling information → fig. 1 , which includes the following objects:

• Vehicle key
• Valet keycard

Fig. 2 Recycling information for France.

Fig. 3 Recycling information for France.

Observe the recycling information → fig. 2 , → fig. 3 for accompanying documentation and packaging or bags. This recycling information includes the following objects:

• Manual

The Triman logo and Infotri symbol contain important sorting information for the end consumer.

Old vehicle return and scrap disposal

Old vehicle return

At the end of its life cycle, your vehicle should be recycled/disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. This is why the last owners of vehicles in the EU and many other states are legally obliged to hand their vehicles over to a recognized collection point, recycling center or recognized removal facility.

Volkswagen has already made provision for this point:Recycling centers where you can hand over your vehicle are available throughout all EU states and many other states. If you are fulfilling national legal requirements, handing over your scrap vehicle within the EU is free of charge for you.

The recycling center issues a recycling certificate, which provides you with proof that the scrap vehicle has been processed properly.

Find out more information about recycling centers from your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Scrap disposal

If scrapping the vehicle or its individual parts such as the airbag system and the safety belt pretensioners, the applicable safety regulations must always be followed. Suitably qualified professionals will be familiar with these provisions. Volkswagen recommends contacting your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Simplified EU declaration of conformity

Your vehicle has various radio systems. The manufacturer of these radio systems declares that these systems meet the legal requirements of directive 2014/53/EU.

Radio systems 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 disposal facilities or nationally commissioned return systems if applicable (→ Product recycling) .

Symbol for limited use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic devices in accordance with the RoHS directive.