2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE instrument cluster

Driver side overview

Fig. 5 Driver side overview.
Key to ⇒ fig. 5:
(1) Instrument cluster:
– Instruments
– Display
(2) Air vents  –

Instrument cluster

Displays

Fig. 12 In the instrument cluster display: A: Open engine hood, B: Open rear hatch, C: Open driver door.

On vehicles without text messages (Basic instrument cluster), a wrench symbol d and a miles (kil-
ometers) indicator are shown in the instrument cluster display. The distance shown in miles (kilome-
ters) is the maximum distance the vehicle can be driven without having a service completed. The
display changes after a few seconds. A clock symbol is displayed and the number of days until the
required service is shown.
On vehicles with text messages (Premium instrument cluster), Service in --- mi or --- days
(Service in --- km or --- days) is shown in the instrument cluster display.
Service event
When service is due, a warning chime sounds when the ignition is switched on, and a flashing
wrench symbol d is displayed for several seconds. For vehicles with text messages, Service now is
shown in the instrument cluster display.
Viewing service message
The current service message can be accessed when the ignition is switched on, the engine is
switched off, and the vehicle is stopped:
x Push the

Instrument cluster

Displays

Fig. 12 In the instrument cluster display: A: Open engine hood, B: Open rear hatch, C: Open driver door.

On vehicles without text messages (Basic instrument cluster), a wrench symbol d and a miles (kil-
ometers) indicator are shown in the instrument cluster display. The distance shown in miles (kilome-
ters) is the maximum distance the vehicle can be driven without having a service completed. The
display changes after a few seconds. A clock symbol is displayed and the number of days until the
required service is shown.
On vehicles with text messages (Premium instrument cluster), Service in --- mi or --- days
(Service in --- km or --- days) is shown in the instrument cluster display.
Service event
When service is due, a warning chime sounds when the ignition is switched on, and a flashing
wrench symbol d is displayed for several seconds. For vehicles with text messages, Service now is
shown in the instrument cluster display.
Viewing service message
The current service message can be accessed when the ignition is switched on, the engine is
switched off, and the vehicle is stopped:
x Push the

Convenience features
To use the convenience closing feature to close all power windows and the sunroof, hold your finger
on the lock sensor surface on the outside of the door handle for a few seconds until the windows and
sunroof close.
Remove your finger from the lock sensor surface ⇒ fig. 24 (B) to stop the function. If you touch the
unlock sensor surface (A) on the inside of the door handle immediately after releasing the lock sensor
surface (B) (arrow), all of the windows will open (safety function).
Pinch protection is active during convenience closing of the windows and the power sunroof.
NOTICE
The door handle sensor surfaces can be activated by a strong stream of water or steam if a
valid vehicle key is within range of the vehicle.
x All windows may open if you turn the spray of water or steam away from and then back onto
the door handle sensor surface in quick succession. If at least one power window is opened
and the sensor is continuously activated, convenience closing is started.
The door may not open if the outside and inside door handles are used at the same time.
If the vehicle battery or the battery in the remote control vehicle key is weak or dead, it might not
be possible to unlock and lock the vehicle using Keyless Access. The vehicle can still be manually
locked or unlocked with the key bit..
The driver message Key not in range appears in the instrument cluster display if there is no
remote control vehicle key inside the vehicle or if the system does not recognize the remote control
vehicle key. The key may not be recognized, for example, if it is covered by something that interferes
with the signal (such as a briefcase), or if the remote control vehicle key battery is weak. Electronic
devices such as cell phones can also interfere with the signal.
Dirt on the door handles that contains a lot of salt (especially in winter) can affect the way the
door handle sensors work. Cleaning the door handles can help with this problem..
If the automatic transmission is not in Park (P) position, the electronic steering column lock will
not lock and the vehicle will not lock via sensors in the front door handles or the remote control vehicle
key.
Anti-theft alarm system