2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

NOTICE
In some vehicle models, design considerations have made it necessary to have openings in the
glove compartment behind the Owner's Manual slot, for example. Small items may fall through
these openings and get behind the instrument panel. This can cause unusual noises and
damage the vehicle. Never put any small objects in the glove compartment for this reason.
Applicable only in Canada
Glove compartments

Fig. 90 On the passenger side: Opening the upper glove compartment.

Fig. 91 A: On the passenger side: Lower glove compartment. B: Open glove compartment.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Key to ⇒ fig. 91 B:
(1) Note holder
(2) Owner's Manual
(3) Pen holder
(4) Factory-installed Media Device Interface (MDI)/(MEDIA-IN)
Opening and closing the upper glove compartment (if equipped)
x To open, press on the depression in the opening handle ⇒ fig. 90 (arrow (A)). Then lift the glove
compartment lid upward using the handle (arrow (B)).
x To close, press down on the lid.

Opening and closing the lower glove compartment
If necessary, unlock the glove compartment. It is locked when the key slot is vertical.
To open, pull the handle ⇒ fig. 91 A in the direction of the arrow.
To close, push the lid up.
Owner's Manual
The lower glove compartment is designed to hold the Owner's Manual B (2).
Always keep the Owner's Manual in the lower glove compartment.
Holder for pen and notepad
There are holders for a pen and a notepad in the lower glove compartment lid (1) and (3).
WARNING
An open glove compartment door can increase the risk of serious injury during sudden
braking or driving maneuvers or in a crash.
x Always keep the glove compartment closed while the vehicle is moving.
NOTICE
In some vehicle models, design considerations have made it necessary to have openings in the
glove compartment behind the Owner's Manual slot, for example. Small items may fall through
these openings and get behind the instrument panel. This can cause unusual noises and
damage the vehicle. Never put any small objects in the glove compartment for this reason.
Other storage compartments

Cup holders

The cup holder inserts can be removed for cleaning.
Cup holders in the front center console

Fig. 92 In the front center console: Cup holders.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Place the drink in the cup holder ⇒ fig. 92.
Cup holder in the rear center console

Fig. 93 In the rear center console: Cup holder.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Place the drink in the cup holder ⇒ fig. 93.

12 Volt sockets

12 Volt sockets in the vehicle

Fig. 94 Front center console: 12 volt socket.

Fig. 95 Rear center console: 12 volt socket.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Maximum power draw

Socket Maximum power draw
12 volts 120 watts

The maximum power draw at any one socket must never be exceeded. Electrical devices should have
information on them that says how much power they draw.
If 2 or more electrical devices are connected at the same time, the total power draw of all connected
devices must never be more than 190 watts ⇒ .
12 Volt socket
The 12 Volt socket works only when the ignition is switched on.
If the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the vehicle battery will be drained by any device that
is plugged in and turned on. For this reason, never use the electrical sockets unless the engine is
running.
To help prevent damage from voltage fluctuations, switch off all electrical devices connected to a
12 Volt socket before switching the ignition on or off or starting the engine.
The vehicle may have 12 Volt sockets at the following places:
x In the front and rear center console ⇒ fig. 94.
NOTICE
x Follow the manufacturer's instructions for connected devices!

x Never exceed the maximum power consumption, or the entire vehicle electrical system may
be damaged.
x 12 Volt socket:
– Only use equipment that has been tested for electromagnetic compatibility and complies
with applicable guidelines.
– Never feed current into the socket, with a solar panel, for example.
Unshielded devices may interfere with radio reception or the vehicle's electrical system.

Starting and stopping the engine