engine VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2017 Owners Manual

Front view

Fig. 2 Vehicle front overview.
Key to fig. 2:
(1) Inside mirror with sensor on mirror base for:
– Rain sensor (if equipped)
– Low-light sensor (if equipped)
(2) Windshield wipers
(3) Engine hood release
(4) Headlights (on left and right)
(5) Fog lights/static cornering lights (on left and right, if equipped)
(6) Threaded hole for the front towing eye (behind cover)
(7) Turn signals (on left and right)

Additional instruments

Fig. 12 Above the center console: Engine oil temperature indicator 1, stopwatch 2, and boost pressure indica-tor 3.

Type of notification Warning light Explanation
Priority 2 warning light Yellow Light flashing or continuously lit – sometimes with acoustic warnings. Malfunctions or low operating fluid levels may cause vehicle damage
and vehicle breakdown ⇒ . Check malfunction as soon as possible. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance if necessary.

Odometer displays
The odometer indicates the total distance driven by the vehicle.
The trip odometer shows the distance driven since the last time the trip odometer was reset. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile (100 meters).
Outside temperature display
At outside temperatures below about +39 °F (+4 °C), a “snowflake symbol” appears in the display. The symbol flashes at first, then stays on until the outside temperature rises above +43 °F (+6 °C)
⇒ .
When the vehicle is not moving or when you are driving at very low speeds, the temperature displayed may be slightly higher than the actual outside temperature.
The measurement range is from -40 °F (-40 °C) to +122 °F (+50 °C).
Selector lever positions (automatic transmission)
The selector lever position is shown both on the side of the selector lever and in the instrument cluster display. The respective gear may also be shown in the instrument cluster display in Drive (D) and
Sport Drive (S), as well as in Tiptronic® mode ⇒  Shifting.
Gear recommendation
When the vehicle is moving, a fuel economy gear recommendation may appear in the instrument
cluster display ⇒  Shifting.
Engine identification code
Press and hold the /./

WARNING
Roads and bridges may be dangerously icy even if the outside air temperature is above freez-ing.
x If you use the outside temperature display to tell you about frost conditions, remember that roads can even ice over at temperatures above +39 °F (+4 °C). Always remember: even if the “snowflake symbol” is not displayed, there could still be black ice on the road.
x Never rely exclusively on the outside temperature display.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
For displays without warning and information messages, malfunctions are only signaled with
warning and indicator lights ⇒  Warning and indicator lights.
Displays (Premium version)

Fig. 14 In the instrument cluster display: A: Open engine hood, B: Open rear hatch, C: Open driver door.

x AdBlue® information ⇒  Selective catalytic reduction (AdBlue®)
Open doors, hood, and rear hatch
The instrument cluster display indicates if any doors, the engine hood, or rear hatch are open once the vehicle has been unlocked, and while the vehicle is in motion. There may also be an audible warning chime. Different models and equipment versions may have different displays.

Key to ⇒ fig. 14 See
A

The trip odometer (trip) shows the distance driven since the last time the trip odometer was reset. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile (100 meters).
Outside temperature display
At outside temperatures below about +39 °F (+4 °C), a “snowflake symbol” appears in the display. The symbol flashes at first, then stays on until the outside temperature rises above +43 °F (+6 °C)
⇒ .
When the vehicle is not moving or when you are driving at very low speeds, the temperature displayed may be slightly higher than the actual outside temperature.
The measurement range is from -40 °F (-40 °C) to +122 °F (+50 °C).
Compass display (if applicable)
On vehicles equipped with compass display, the current compass direction is indicated in the instru-ment cluster display when the ignition and navigation system are switched on.
Selector lever positions (automatic transmission)
The selector lever position is shown both on the side of the selector lever and in the instrument cluster display. The respective gear may also be shown in the instrument cluster display in Drive (D) and
Sport Drive (S), as well as in Tiptronic® mode ⇒  Shifting.
Gear recommendation
When the vehicle is moving, a fuel economy gear recommendation may appear in the instrument
cluster display ⇒  Shifting.
Engine identification code
Press and hold the /./

NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
The instrument cluster displays and their arrangement may vary depending on the vehicle model and engine. For displays without warning and information messages, malfunctions are only signaled with indicator lights.
If there are multiple warning messages, the symbols are displayed for several seconds in order of importance. The symbols are displayed until the cause has been corrected.
Service reminder display

Emergency starting and starting the engine with a very weak vehicle battery or after the vehicle battery has been replaced may change or delete system settings (including time, date, and program-ming). Check the settings and correct as necessary once the vehicle battery has built up a sufficient charge.

Menu structure – overview (Basic version)

Display Function
Odometer The odometer indicates the total distance driven by the vehicle.
Average speed -- mph Average speed on trips per trip memories 1 and 2 (toggle). Displayed once the vehicle has been driven about 300 feet (100 m). Until then, dashes may appear instead of a number. The value displayed is updated every 5 seconds. Average speed -- km/h
-- mph Digital display of the current vehicle speed.
-- km/h
Oil temperature Current engine oil temperature (digital display).
Coolant temperature Coolant temperature (digital display).
Speed warning --- mph When the set speed (from 20–155 mph or 30–250 km/h) is exceeded, an acoustic warning sounds and a visual message may also appear in the instrument cluster display.
Speed warning --- km/h

Switching between the displays
x Vehicles without a multifunction steering wheel: Press the rocker switch 42)0 in the windshield wiper
lever ⇒ fig. 16 (2).
x Vehicles with a multifunction steering wheel: Press the * or the + button ⇒ fig. 17.
Storing speed for the speed warning
x Select the Speed warning -- mph or Speed warning -- km/h display.
x Press the /+

WARNING
Vehicle health reports do not replace the information provided by the vehicle warning and indicator lights. Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.
x Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
x Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
x Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic and where no part of the hot cata-lytic converter and exhaust system can come into contact with flammable materials under the vehicle, such as dry grass, brush, spilled fuel, etc.
x A broken down vehicle presents a high accident risk for itself and others. Switch on emergency flashers and set up a warning triangle to warn oncoming traffic.
x Before opening the engine hood, always switch off the engine and let the engine cool down.
x Always be very careful when working in the engine compartment, which is a potentially dangerous area in any motor vehicle and can cause serious personal injury.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
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