Volkswagen Beetle User Manual (English)

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Customer Identification Card2
New Safety Requirement3
Operation and Maintenance5
Contents9
Warranty for New Volkswagen Vehicles12
Items Not Covered by Warranty13
Warranty Outside the United States and Canada13
No Other Warranties Made13
Before Getting Behind the Wheel17
In the Driver's Seat17
And When You Are on the Highway17
Identification Sticker18
The Identification Plate19
The Chassis/Engine Number19
Keys20
Door Locks20
Windows21
Seat Adjustment21
Backrest Adjsutment22
Safety Belts for Front Seats22
Safety Belts for Rear Seats23
Belt Care23
Instrument Panel VW11124
Instrument Panel VW113 and Convertible25
Ignition/Steering Lock26
Emergency Flasher Switch26
Brake Warning Light27
Headlight Switch (VW113/111)27
Instrument Illumination (VW113/111)27
Speedometer Dial28
Fuel Gauge28
Alternator/Oil Pressure Warning Light28
The Lever Onthe Right Side29
Turn Signals and Lane Changer29
Headlight Dimmer29
Windshield Wipers/Washer29
Rear Window Defogger30
Outside Mirror30
Inside Day-Night Mirror30
Assist Straps and Coat Hooks31
Interior Light31
Front/Rear Ashtray31
Sun Visors31
Controls for Manual Transmission32
Clutch/Brake/Accelerator Pedal32
Gearshift/Parking Brake Lever33
The Automatic Stick Shift34
Driving Ranges34
Starting/Moving Off/Shifting/Stopping/Parking35
For Quiet, Smooth Driving35
For Maximum Acceleration35
Starting Hints36
Glove Compartment36
Front/Rear Luggage Compartment37
Heater Temperature Lever38
Defroster Vents for Front Side Windows39
Heat Distribution Lever for Front and Rear Footwells39
Footwell Outlets39
Hints for Defogging and Defrosting39
Ventilation40
Fresh Air Knobs/Fan40
Sliding Roof41
Fresh Air Control Knobs41
Fresh Air Vents41
How to Open/Close the Convertible Top42
VW Auxiliary Heater43
Air Volume Switch44
Air Temperature Control44
Air Discharge Louvers44
Starting/Stopping the Air Conditioner45
Operational/Maintenance Hints45
Circuit Breaker45
Rear/Front Towing46
Trailer Hauling46
VW Automatic Stick Shift46
ATF Warning Light46
Winter Operation47
Battery47
Emergency Equipment47
Engine/Transmission Oil47
Tire Pressures/Rotation/Wear48
Spare Tire Pressure48
Wheel Balancing48
Spare Wheel49
Tire Replacement/Care49
Winter Tires49
Jack50
Changing a Wheel51
Container for Windshield Washer Fluid55
Brake Fluid Reservoir55
Fuel Supply56
Fuses57
Additional Fuses58
Washing Your VW59
Waxing and Polishing59
Weatherstrips60
Removing Spots60
Cloth Upholstery and Carpet60
Leatherette and Interior Trim60
Removing and Installing Rear Seat61
Bulb Chart61
Replacing Headlight Bulbs62
Replacing Front Turn Signal/Parking Light Bulb or Side Marker Light Bulb62
Replacing Rear Turn Signal/Parking Light Bulb or Side Marker Light Bulb63
Replacing Plate Light Bulb63
Replacing Interior Light Bulb63
General Services64
Adjusting or Replacing V-Belt64
Removing/Cleaning/Installing Spark Plugs65
Checking the Engine Oil Level65
Changing the Engine Oil66
Manual Transmission Oil67
Automatic Transmission Fluid67
Air Cleaner68
Front Axle Lubrication69
Dooe Hinges and Locks Lubrication69
Engine Oil70
Temperature Ranges of SAE Grades70
Transmission Oil and Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)71
Grease71
Lubricant Additives71
Troubleshooting72
Owner Relations74
Technical Data76
Engine with Manual Transmission77
Chassis78
Electrical System79
Dimensions and Weights79
Capacities80
Performance80
VW Computer Diagnosis and Maintenance85
Scheduled Maintenance at 600 Miles86
Oil Change Service Every 3000 Miles87
VW Computer Diagnosis87
Engine and Clutch87
Rear Axle and Transmission87
Front Axle and Steering88
Brakes, Wheels,Tires88
Test Drive88
Scheduled Maintenance Every 6000/12000/18000 Miles89
Scheduled Maintenance Every 24000/30000/48000 Miles90
Scheduled Maintenance Every 2 Years90
Delivery Inspection91
Additional Service Record94
New Vehicle Delivery Inspection97
Gas Station Information102

Brand	Volkswagen
Model	Beetle
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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