VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2017 Owners Manual

Opening the rear hatch from inside the luggage compartment

Fig. 155 View from luggage compartment: Opening the rear hatch.

Emergency release for the selector lever lock

Fig. 156 Removing the selector gate cover.

Fig. 157 Releasing the selector lever lock.

x Carefully press the selector gate cover back in place, making sure that the electrical wiring stays in the correct position and is not pinched or damaged.
WARNING
Never shift the transmission out of Park (P) without first firmly applying the parking brake. Otherwise, the vehicle can start to roll unexpectedly, especially on hills or inclines, and cause an accident and serious injuries.
NOTICE
Even with the selector lever is in Neutral (N), the automatic transmission will be damaged if the vehicle is towed (or you let it coast) for an extended period or at high speed with the engine shut off.

Vehicle tool kit

Wheel trim

Hubcaps

Fig. 160 Pulling the hubcap off.

Fig. 161 Twisting the hubcap off.

Wheel bolt caps

Fig. 162 Pulling cover caps off wheel bolts.

Fig. 164 Pulling the wheel cover off (Version 2).

Changing a wheel