VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE 2013 3.G Owners Manual

Vehicle tool kit

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The vehicle tool kit is in the luggage compartment in one of several places, such as under the luggage
compartment floor panel.
x Open the luggage compartment lid 134.
x Lift the floor panel ⇒ fig. 143 (1) and remove it from the luggage compartment.
Completely retract the jack after use. Otherwise it will not fit in its compartment and cannot be
stowed safely.
Contents

Fig. 144 Contents of the vehicle tool kit.

Wheel covers

Hubcaps

Fig. 145 Pulling the hubcap off.

Fig. 146 Twisting the hubcap off.

Wheel covers

Fig. 147 Pulling the wheel cover off (Version 1).

Fig. 148 Pulling the wheel cover off (Version 2).

Installing the wheel cover (Version 2)
x Press the wheel cover onto the wheel rim. Make sure that the wheel cover is latched onto the rim
along the entire circumference.
Wheel bolt caps

Fig. 149 Pulling cover caps off wheel bolts.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
x Take the wire clip out of the vehicle tool kit .
x Insert the wire clip through the opening of the cover cap ⇒ fig. 149 and pull off in the direction of
the arrow.
The caps are designed to protect the wheel bolts and should be installed again after the wheel
change.
The anti-theft wheel bolt has a separate cap. This only fits the anti-theft wheel bolt, but not the
standard wheel bolts.

Changing a wheel

WARNING
Changing a wheel, especially on the side of the road, can be dangerous. To help reduce the
risk of serious personal injury:
x Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Move the vehicle a safe distance off
the road where it is safe to change the wheel.
x Always make sure that all passengers, especially children, are in a safe place outside the
vehicle and away from the vehicle and traffic (such as behind a guard rail).
x Turn on the emergency flashers and set up another warning device about 25 yards
(25 meters) behind the vehicle to warn approaching traffic.
x Change a wheel by yourself only if you are familiar with the necessary steps. Otherwise,
get expert assistance.
x Always switch the engine off, firmly apply the parking brake, and shift the transmission
into Park (P) (automatic transmission) or any gear (manual only) to help prevent the vehicle
from moving suddenly and slipping off the jack.
x Always make sure that the ground is level and firm. If necessary, place the jack on a large
and sturdy board or on a similar ground support.
x Always block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being changed with chocks or other
similar things.
x Always use proper and undamaged tools when changing a wheel.
x Once a wheel is lifted off the ground, having the transmission in Park (P) or in gear will not
prevent sudden vehicle movement.
x Always use a jack that has been approved by the manufacturer for your vehicle. Never use
other jacks, even if they have been approved for use on other Volkswagen models.
x To reduce the risk of losing control, crashes, and serious personal injuries, never loosen
the screws on rims with threaded rim rings.
x After changing a wheel, have the wheel bolt tightening torque checked with an accurate
torque wrench.
x After changing a wheel or tire, reset the Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Fuses

Fuses in the vehicle

Fig. 155 On the driver side in the instrument panel: Storage compartment in front of the fuse box.

Fig. 156 In the engine compartment: Fuse box cover.