check engine VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE 2015 3.G Owners Manual
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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)
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Remote Vehicle Access:
Feature Description
Remote Door Unlock
You can send a request to unlock the vehicle doors through your Volkswagen Car-Net iPhone® or Android® app, the Volkswagen Car-Net website or by call-ing the Volkswagen Car-Net Response Center (text and data rates apply). If none of the vehicle doors are opened within about 30 seconds, the car will lock again.
Remote Honk and Flash
You can send a honk and flash signal to the car using the Volkswagen Car-Net website or the VW Car-Net iPhone® or Android® app (text and data rates apply). The car will honk the horn and blink the headlights and emergency flashers for up to 10 seconds.
Last Parked Location You can locate your last parked location using your Volkswagen Car-Net iPh-one® or Android® app (text and data rates apply).
Destinations Only applicable for vehicles equipped with a factory-installed naviga-tion system.
Points of Interest (POIs) or other destinations can be imported remotely into the factory-installed navigation system (if equipped) from a computer or the Volkswagen Car-Net iPhone® or Android® app (text and data rates apply). These destinations can be called up and used by the navigation system.
Destination Down-load Only applicable for vehicles equipped with a factory-installed naviga-tion system.
Press the • button in the 3-button module: The vehicle will connect directly to the Volkswagen Car-Net Response Center where a Volkswagen Car-Net Cus-tomer Specialist will assist with destinations. The address of a dealer’s location can also be sent by the Customer Specialist to your factory-installed navigation system (if equipped).
Remote Status Check
Current information about the vehicle can be viewed through a computer or your Volkswagen Car-Net iPhone® or Android® app (text and data rates apply). You can find out if the doors, luggage compartment and engine hood are open or closed, whether the car lights are on or off, the level of fuel in the tank, when the vehicle needs to be serviced next and more.
Diagnostics & Maintenance:
Feature Description
Dealer Scheduling
Press the • button in the 3-button module: The vehicle will initiate a call to the Volkswagen Car-Net Response Center where a Volkswagen Car-Net Customer Specialist will connect you with an authorized Volkswagen dealer to schedule your service appointment. The address of the dealer’s location can also be sent by the Customer Specialist to your factory-installed navigation system (if equipped).
Vehicle Health Report
View a vehicle health report to proactively manage maintenance and other services and to receive up-to-date diagnostics in a monthly email report or by immediate request.
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Display text Proper response
Speed too high!
Reduce your speed. You can only operate the convertible top at speeds up to about 30 mph (50 km/h). If the convertible top has already begun opening or closing, it will stop if you drive faster. You can only continue opening or closing the convertible top once the vehicle speed drops below about 30 mph (50 km/h).
Decrease speed! Reduce your speed. At 28 mph (45 km/h), the system warns the driver not to exceed the maximum speed for opening or closing. If the opening or closing process has already started, it will not stop.
Convert. top: Release cover! Convertible top cover (boot) is still installed. Roof operation is not possi-ble. Remove the convertible top cover.
Error: Convertible top Service!
See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. You cannot operate the convertible top if a system component malfunctions. Use the emergency procedure to close the open converti-ble top if necessary.
Error: Open convertible top!
Open the convertible top.
Error: Close convertible top!
Have the system checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. There is a malfunction in a control module. It is not possible to open or close the convertible top. Use the emergency procedure to close the convertible top.
Low voltage: Please start en-gine!
The vehicle battery is drained to the point that it cannot provide the power needed to completely open or close the convertible top. Start the engine by jump-starting if necessary. Open or close the convertible top while the engine is running. Volkswagen recommends taking a longer drive afterward to help recharge the vehicle battery.
Convertible top open This message and a chime confirm that the convertible top is completely open or closed.
Convertible top closed
Convertible top not functional. Owner's manual!
Outside temperature too low. You can still close the convertible top, if necessary.
Have the system checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. There is a malfunction in a control module. It is not possible to open or close the convertible top. Use the emergency procedure to close an open convertible top if neces-sary
Continue convertible top operation
The opening or closing process was interrupted. Press the button
⇒ fig. 35 again until the opening or closing process has finished.
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Display text Proper response
Convertible top operation
This text message indicates the convertible top is currently opening or
closing. Press and hold the button ⇒ fig. 35 again until the opening or closing process has finished.
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.
General information
Checklist
Perform the following preliminary requirements each time before opening or closing the con-vertible top:
1. Park the vehicle a safe distance from moving traffic.
2. Park the vehicle so that it is as level as possible. The vehicle must not be on a hoist, it must not have one side parked on a curb, and it must not be raised on a vehicle jack.
3. Remove all objects from the convertible top.
4. Remove all objects from the area of the convertible top compartment.
5. Remove ice and snow from the convertible top before opening.
6. Do not operate the convertible top in temperatures below 15 °F (-10 °C).
7. Allow the convertible top to dry completely before opening.
Checklist
The following technical requirements must be met to open or close the convertible top:
d The ignition must be switched on ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine.
d The vehicle speed must be no more than 30 mph (50 km/h).
d The outside temperature must be above +15 °F (-10 °C).
d The battery must have enough charge.
If any changes have been made in the operation of the convertible top compared with its original factory condition, Volkswagen strongly urges you to take the vehicle to an authorized Volkswagen dealer or other authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have the top restored to its original condi-tion. Mechanical changes and changes to the vehicle software must be entered in the
⇒ Booklet Warranty and Maintenance.
WARNING
Disregarding the safety-related checklist may lead to accidents and serious personal injuries.
x Always review and follow the checklist. Follow accepted safety practices and use common sense.
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On vehicles with Climatronic, you can set different heating and air conditioning temperatures for
operation with the convertible top up and down ⇒ Climatronic controls
Opening or closing the convertible top
Fig. 35 In the roof console: convertible top button.
You can open or close the convertible top at speeds up to 30 mph (50 km/h). If the convertible top has already begun opening or closing, it will stop if you exceed that speed. You can only continue opening or closing the convertible top once the vehicle speed drops below about 30 mph (50 km/h).
For safety reasons, Volkswagen recommends opening or closing the convertible top only when the
vehicle is stationary and parked at a safe distance from moving traffic ⇒ .
Opening the convertible top
x Please note and follow the steps described in the checklists ⇒ page 74, General information.
x Switch on the ignition, if necessary ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine.
x Press and hold the button ⇒ fig. 35 in the roof console until all windows go down and the con-
vertible top is completely open ⇒ . A chime sounds and the indicator light in the instrument cluster goes out when the process is complete. A message may also appear in the instrument cluster display.
x Secure the convertible top cover (boot), if necessary ⇒ Installing and removing the convertible top cover (boot).
Closing the convertible top
x Please note and follow the steps described in the checklists ⇒ General information.
x Switch on the ignition, if necessary ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine.
x Remove the convertible top cover (boot), if necessary ⇒Installing and removing the convertible top cover (boot).
x Pull and hold the button ⇒ fig. 35 until the convertible top and all windows close completely
⇒ : a chime sounds and the indicator light in the instrument cluster goes out. A message may also appear in the instrument cluster display.
Interrupting convertible top operation
Releasing the button interrupts convertible top operation ⇒ .