Volkswagen Beetle 2014

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Side view

Fig. 1 Vehicle side overview.

Key to fig. 1:

(1) Fuel filler flap

(2) Roof antenna

(3) Outside door handle

(4) Outside mirror

– Additional turn signal light

(5) Lift points for the jack

(6) Side marker light

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Side View1
Front View2
Rear View3
Driver Door Overview4
Driver Side Overview5
Center Console Overview7
Upper Center Console7
Lower Center Console9
Front Passenger Side Overview10
Symbols on the Roof Console12
Instrument Cluster13
Instrument Overview13
Additional Instruments14
Displays and Warning Lights (Basic Version)16
Odometer Displays17
Outside Temperature Display17
Selector Lever Positions17
Gear Recommendation17
Displays (Premium Version)18
Warning and Information Texts19
Compass Display (if Applicable)20
Service Event24
Viewing Service Message24
Resetting the Oil Change Service Reminder24
Volkswagen Information System26
Menu Structure – Overview (Basic Version)27
Using the Instrument Cluster Menus29
Accessing the Instrument Cluster Menus29
Displaying a Submenu29
Main Menus (Premium Version)30
MFI Menu (Multi-Function Indicator)30
Possible MFI Menu Displays31
Switching between the Displays32
Storing Speed for the Speed Warning32
Settings Menu (Premium Version)32
Enabling and Disabling Displays32
Lights & Vision Submenu33
Driving Checklists and Warnings34
Getting Ready and Driving Safely34
Driving in Other Countries35
Driving through Water on Roads36
Technical Data37
Vehicle Identification Number38
Vehicle Identification Label38
Safety Compliance Certification Label38
Radiator Fan and High Voltage Warning Sticker38
Engine Data39
Gasoline Engines39
Dimensions39
Diesel Engines39
Vehicle Key Set41
Remote Control Vehicle Keys42
Remote Control Vehicle Key42
Folding the Key Bit in or out42
Panic Button42
Indicator Light in the Remote Control Vehicle Key43
Replacing the Remote Control Vehicle Key Battery44
Replacing the Battery44
Synchronizing the Remote Control Vehicle Key45
Power Locking and Closing System46
Indicator Light in the Driver Door47
Description of the Power Locking System47
Automatic Locking (Auto Lock)47
Locking the Vehicle after Airbag Inflation47
Unlocking or Locking the Vehicle from the Outside48
Unlocking or Locking the Vehicle from the Inside49
Unlocking or Locking the Vehicle with Keyless Access50
General Information50
Unlocking and Opening Doors (Keyless Entry)51
Closing and Locking Doors (Keyless Exit)51
Unlocking and Locking the Rear Hatch51
Automatic Deactivation of Sensors51
Anti-Theft Alarm System52
Deactivating the Alarm53
Doors54
Display54
Rear Hatch56
Opening the Rear Hatch57
Unlocking with the Vehicle Key58
Opening with the Volkswagen Emblem58
Closing the Rear Hatch59
Locking the Rear Hatch59
Power Windows60
Opening or Closing Power Windows60
Power Windows – Features61
Switches in the Driver Door61
Automatic Lowering of the Windows61
One-Touch Opening and Closing61
Convenience Closing62
Power Window Pinch Protection62
Power Sunroof64
Opening or Closing the Power Sunroof65
Sliding Headliner65
Power Sunroof – Convenience Closing Feature66
Pinch Protection for the Power Sunroof66
Closing the Power Sunroof Without Pinch Protection66
Initializing the Power Sunroof67
Adjusting the Seating Position69
Number of Seats69
Examples of Improper Seating Positions71
Proper Seating Position72
Driver – Seat and Steering Wheel Adjustment73
Passenger – Front Seat Adjustment73
Manual Controls on the Driver and Front Passenger Seats74
Adjusting the Front and Rear Head Restraints75
Adjusting the Height75
Proper Head Restraint Adjustment75
Adjusting the Head Restraint for Short People75
Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints76
Removing the Front Head Restraints77
Installing the Front Head Restraints77
Removing the Rear Head Restraint77
Reinstalling the Rear Head Restraint77
Adjusting the Steering Wheel Position78
Center Armrest79
Front Center Armrest79
Seat Functions80
Seat Heating80
Special Seat Heating Features81
Safety Belts85
Warning Light87
Frontal Collisions and Laws of Physics88
What Happens to Passengers Not Wearing a Safety Belt89
Safety Belts Protect90
Using Safety Belts91
Twisted Safety Belt91
Lockable Safety Belt91
Fastening and Unfastening Safety Belts92
Safety Belt Position93
Unfastening Safety Belts93
Proper Safety Belt Position94
Adjusting Safety Belt Height94
Safety Belt Extender96
Using a Safety Belt Extender97
Properly Using Safety Belt Extenders97
Safety Belt Retractor, Pretensioner, Load Limiter99
Automatic Safety Belt Retractors99
Safety Belt Pretensioner99
Service and Disposal of Belt Pretensioners99
Indicator Lights101
Turn Signal Lever and High Beam Switch103
Convenience Turn Signal (Lane Change Feature)103
Switching Lights on and off104
Fog Lights104
Lights and Vision Features105
Acoustic Warning When Lights Are Not Switched off105
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)105
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Parking Feature105
Static Cornering Lights106
Automatic Headlight Control106
“Coming Home” and “Leaving Home” Feature108
Background Lighting in the Outside Mirrors108
Instrument Panel Lighting and Headlight Range Adjustment109
Instrument Panel Lighting109
Instrument Cluster Brightness109
Interior and Reading Lights110
Glove and Luggage Compartment Lights111
Background Lighting111
Background Lighting in the Doors111
Sun Protection112
Sun Visors112
Sun Visor Adjustment112
Vanity Mirror and Lighting112
Windshield Made of Heat-Insulating Glass113
Windshield Wipers and Washer116
Indicator Light116
Windshield Wiper Lever117
Windshield Wiper Functions118
Windshield Wiper Service Position119
Rain Sensor120
Checking and Refilling Windshield Washer Fluid121
Recommended Cleaners122
Filling Capacity122
Mirrors123
Outside Mirrors123
Inside Mirror124
Manually Adjustable Inside Mirror124
Auto-Dimming Inside Mirror (if Equipped)124
Outside Mirrors125
Driving Tips127
Stowing Luggage128
Driving with an Open Rear Hatch128
Driving a Loaded Vehicle129
Weights and Axle Weights130
Luggage Compartment132
Folding the Rear Seat Backrest Forward and Back into Place134
Luggage Compartment Cover135
Removing the Luggage Compartment Cover136
Storing the Luggage Compartment Cover136
Installing the Luggage Compartment Cover136
Shopping Bag Hooks137
Roof Rack138
When Should the Roof Rack be Removed?138
Attaching the Roof Rack Base Carrier and Roof Rack139
Mounting the Roof Rack Base Carrier and Roof Rack139
Securing a Load on the Roof Rack140
Maximum Permissible Roof Load140
Checking the Mountings140
Trailer Towing142
Tires and Wheels143
Tire and Wheel Handling145
Avoiding Tire Damage145
Unidirectional Tires145
Wheel Rims146
Rotating Tires146
Tires more than 6 Years Old146
Tire Storage146
New and Replacement Tires147
Tightening Torque147
Wheel Rims with Bolted Rim Rings147
Wheel Rims with Bolted Decorative Covers147
Replacing Tires148
Tire Inflation Pressure149
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure149
Tire Inflation Pressure in Cold Tires150
Tread Depth and Tread Wear Indicators152
Tread Wear Indicator (TWI) in the Tire152
Tire Wear and Damage153
Objects Embedded in the Tire153
Compact Spare Wheel154
Stowing the Replaced Wheel154
Removing the Compact Spare Wheel154
Differences between the Road Tires and the Compact Spare154
Tire Labeling156
Load Rating Code158
Speed Rating Code Letter158
Winter Tires159
Speed Restrictions159
When Using Winter Tires159
Snow Chains160
Glossary of Tire and Loading Terminology161
Accessory Weight161
Aspect Ratio161
Bead161
Cold Tire Inflation Pressure162
Curb Weight162
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)162
Maximum (Permissible) Inflation Pressure162
Passenger Car Tire163
Pneumatic Tire163
Production Options Weight163
Recommended Inflation Pressure163
Speed Rating (Letter Code)164
Tire Pressure Monitoring System164
Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)164
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)164
Tires and Vehicle Load Limits165
Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire165
Determining the Correct Load Limit166
UTQG Classification166
Treadwear167
Traction167
Temperature167
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)168
Indicator Light (Telltale)168
Storage Areas172
Storage Compartment in the Doors173
Storage Compartment on the Driver Side174
Storage Compartment in the Front Center Console174
Storage Compartment in the Center Console175
Storage Compartment in the Front Center Armrest175
Glove Compartments176
Opening and Closing the Upper Glove Compartment (if Equipped)176
Opening and Closing the Lower Glove Compartment176
Media Device Interface (MDI/MEDIA-IN) Jack177
Holder for Pen and Notepad177
Other Storage Compartments179
Cup Holders180
Beverage Bottle Holders180
Cup Holders in the Front Center Console181
Cup Holder in the Rear Center Console181
Power Outlets182
12 Volt Sockets in the Vehicle182
Maximum Power Draw183
12 Volt Socket183
Starting and Stopping the Engine185
Electronic Immobilizer185
Push-Starting and Tow-Starting185
Indicator Lights186
Vehicle Key Positions in the Ignition Switch187
If You Use the Wrong Key187
Starter Button188
Emergency Start Feature189
Emergency Shut-Off189
Engine Restart Feature189
Starting the Engine190
Stopping the Engine191
Electronic Immobilizer193
Shifting194
Warning and Indicator Lights195
Pedals196
Manual Transmission: Gearshift Lever197
Shifting into Reverse197
Downshifting198
Automatic Transmission: Selector Lever199
Automatic Shift Lock (ASL)199
Shifting with Tiptronic201
Using Tiptronic with the Selector Lever201
Using Tiptronic with the Shift Paddles Behind the Steering Wheel201
Driving with Automatic Transmission202
Driving on Hills202
Kick-Down Acceleration202
Automatic Transmission Malfunction203
Emergency Shift Program203
Overheating of Direct Shift Gearbox Automatic Transmission203
Information on “Cleaning” the Diesel Particulate Filter204
Gear Recommendation204
Steering Warning and Indicator Lights205
Steering System Information205
Electronic Steering Column Lock207
Mechanical Steering Column Lock207
Power Steering207
Counter-Steering Assistance207
Braking and Parking208
Setting the Parking Brake211
Releasing the Parking Brake211
Parking the Vehicle212
On Hills212
About the Brakes213
Brake System Malfunction214
Brake Booster214
Braking Assistance Systems215
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)215
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)216
Brake Assist (BAS)216
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)216
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL and XDL)216
Brake Fluid218
Brake Fluid Specifications218
Brake Fluid Level218
Changing Brake Fluid219
Saving Fuel and Helping the Environment220
Efficient Driving Style220
Fuel-Efficient Driving220
Coasting220
Defensive Driving and “Flowing” with Traffic221
Calm and Smooth Driving221
Moderate Use of Extra Electrical Loads221
Additional Factors that Increase Fuel Consumption (Examples)221
Avoid Traveling Short Distances222
Adjust the Tire Pressure223
Use Low Viscosity Engine Oil223
Avoid Unnecessary Weight223
Remove Unnecessary Aftermarket Components223
Starting Assistance Systems224
Hill Hold224
Cruise Control System (CCS)226
Cruise Control Operation226
Indicator Lights226
Cruise Control Operation227
Driving Downhill with Cruise Control228
Automatic Deactivation228
Rear Assist229
Operation230
Screen231
Special Considerations231
Cleaning the Camera Lens232
Orientation Lines Overview233
Park Distance Control (PDC)234
Switching the Park Distance Control (PDC) System on and off236
Special Considerations When Using Park Distance Control236
Muting the Park Distance Control Volume236
Heating and Air Conditioning238
Manual Air Conditioning (AC) and Climatronic238
The Dust and Pollen Filter238
Manual Controls242
Climatronic Controls243
Settings for Optimum Visibility245
Air Conditioner Does Not Work245
Operation245
Air Vents247
Air Recirculation248
Switching Manual Air Recirculation on and Off: Manual A/C248
Automatic Air Recirculation248
Switching Automatic Air Recirculation on and off248
Temporarily Deactivating the Automatic Air Recirculation249
Switching Air Recirculation on and off249
Refueling251
Indicator Lights and Fuel Gauge253
Fuel Filler Cap Not Properly Closed253
Opening the Fuel Filler Cap254
Misfueling Guard for Diesel Vehicles255
Closing the Fuel Filler Cap255
Fuel Capacities256
Refueling Checklist257
Fuel258
Gasoline258
Octane Rating258
Unleaded Gasoline259
Gasoline Containing Alcohol or MTBE259
Seasonally Adjusted Gasoline259
Gasoline Additives260
Diesel Fuel261
Winter Diesel261
Illinois Registered Vehicles261
Working in the Engine Compartment264
Opening or Closing the Engine Compartment264
Preparing to Work in the Engine Compartment267
Opening the Engine Hood268
Closing the Engine Hood269
Engine Oil Warning and Indicator Lights270
Engine Oil Specifications271
Engine Oil Capacities272
General Recommendations272
Checking the Engine Oil Level and Adding Oil273
Engine Oil Level Ranges274
Engine Oil Consumption275
Changing Engine Oil275
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light277
Engine Coolant Specifications279
Checking Engine Coolant Level and Topping off280
Checking Engine Coolant Level281
Vehicle Battery283
Location of the Vehicle Battery283
Explanation of the Warnings on the Vehicle Battery283
Checking the Vehicle Battery Electrolyte Level285
Checking the Vehicle Battery Acid Level286
Charging, Replacing, Disconnecting, and Connecting the Vehicle Battery286
Charging the Vehicle Battery286
Replacing the Vehicle Battery286
Disconnecting the Vehicle Battery287
Connecting the Vehicle Battery287
Vehicles with Keyless Access287
What Drains the Vehicle Battery?287
Exterior Care and Cleaning289
Washing the Vehicle290
Car Wash290
Washing by Hand290
Washing with a Power Washer291
Cleaning Windows and Outside Mirrors292
Removing Wax Residue292
Cleaning and Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades293
Removing Snow293
Removing Ice293
Lifting and Tilting Windshield Wiper Arms294
Cleaning the Wiper Blades294
Changing Wiper Blades294
Waxing and Polishing Vehicle Paint295
Caring for and Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts295
Caring for and Cleaning “Second Skin” Vehicle Graphics295
Polishing295
Durability of Vehicle Graphics296
Cleaning Vehicle Graphics296
Caring for Vehicle Graphics296
Cleaning Wheel Rims297
Caring for Rubber Door and Window Seals297
Deicing Door Lock Cylinders297
Cleaning Steel Wheels297
Undercoating298
Cleaning the Engine Compartment298
Plenum Chamber298
Interior Care and Cleaning300
Caring for Upholstery301
Cleaning Upholstery, Fabric Trim and Alcantara302
Treating Stains303
Care and Cleaning of Leather Upholstery304
Care and Treatment304
Cleaning304
Cleaning Leatherette305
Cleaning Storage Compartments and Cup Holders305
Care and Cleaning of Plastic Components/Wood Trim and Instrument Panel306
Cleaning the Safety Belts306
Parts, Accessories, Repairs, and Modifications308
Break-In Period309
Breaking in a New Engine309
Parts and Accessories310
Operating Fluids and Equipment310
Repairs and Technical Modifications311
Repairs and Other Things that Can Affect Advanced Airbag Performance311
Notice about Data Recorded by Vehicle Control Modules313
Consumer Information316
Operating Your Vehicle Outside of the United States and Canada316
Radio Antenna and Reception317
Volkswagen Service Information317
Declaration of Compliance, Telecommunications and Electronic Systems319
Reporting Safety Defects320
Engine Control and Emission Control System321
Catalytic Converter322
Diesel Particulate Filter323
Lift Points for the Vehicle324
In an Emergency326
Protecting Yourself and the Vehicle327
Emergency Closing and Opening329
Manually Unlocking and Locking the Driver Door330
Special Considerations When Unlocking330
Manually Locking the Passenger Door331
Opening the Rear Hatch from Inside the Luggage Compartment332
Emergency Release for the Fuel Filler Flap332
Emergency Release for the Selector Lever Lock332
Removing the Selector Gate Cover333
Emergency Release for the Selector Lever333
Vehicle Tool Kit334
Storage334
Wheel Trim336
Hubcaps337
Vehicles with Pull-Off Hubcaps337
Vehicles with Twist-Off Hubcaps337
Wheel Bolt Caps338
Wheel Covers338
Pulling off the Wheel Cover (Version 1/2)339
Installing the Wheel Cover (Version 1/2)339
Changing a Wheel340
Preparations for Changing a Wheel341
Wheel Bolts342
Loosening the Wheel Bolts342
Important Information Regarding Wheel Bolts342
Wheel Bolt Tightening Torque342
Lifting the Vehicle with the Vehicle Jack343
Changing a Wheel345
After Changing a Wheel346
Removing the Wheel346
Mounting a Spare or Compact Spare Wheel346
Fuses348
Fuses in the Vehicle349
Fuse Types349
Fuse Color Coding349
Opening the Fuse Box in the Instrument Panel350
Opening the Fuse Box in the Engine Compartment350
Replacing Blown Fuses351
Identifying a Blown Fuse351
Replacing a Fuse351
Replacing Light Bulbs353
Additional Light Bulb Specifications353
Information on Light Bulb Replacement355
Replacing Headlight Bulbs - Removing the Headlight Assembly356
Replacing Headlight Bulbs - after Removing the Headlight Assembly357
Reinstalling the Headlight Assembly359
Replacing Light Bulbs in the Front Bumper360
Replacing Light Bulbs in the Front Bumper (Beetle R-Line)361
Removing and Installing the Subwoofer to Replace Bulbs363
Replacing Taillight Bulbs in the Vehicle Body364
Removing the Taillight364
Replacing License Plate Light Bulbs365
Changing the Light Bulb365
Installing the Taillight365
Jump-Starting367
Using Jumper Cables369
Attaching Jumper Cables369
Removing Jumper Cables370
Towing371
Towing on a Commercial Tow Truck372
Towing Manual Transmission Vehicles372
Towing Automatic Transmission Vehicles372
When Not to Tow Your Vehicle372
Tips on Towing373
Towing Eye; Tow Rope or Tow Bar373
Installing the Front Towing Eye374
Installing the Rear Towing Eye376
Installing the Rear Towing Eye (Beetle R-Line)377
Driving Tips While Towing378
Abbreviations379

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Brand	Volkswagen
Model	Beetle 2014
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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