2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE Fold rear seat

WARNING
Incorrect seating positions in the vehicle increase the risk of serious of fatal injuries in the
event of an accident or sudden driving and braking maneuvers.
x Never let anyone sit on the rear seats when the wind blocker is installed.
WARNING
Unsecured or improperly secured objects can cause severe injuries during sudden braking
maneuvers or if the vehicle is involved in an accident while driving.
x Never place unsecured objects underneath the wind blocker.
x Never use the wind blocker as a storage shelf. Items on the wind blocker can be thrown
around inside the vehicle by the wind and cause injuries.
x Never use the wind blocker to secure objects.
WARNING
Always make sure that hands, fingers, and other parts of the body are out of the way when
moving the wind blocker up or down, or when folding it together.
x Never fold the wind blocker upward while driving.
NOTICE
x Always store the wind blocker in its storage compartment when not in use.
x Do not store any other objects in the wind blocker storage compartment.
Installing and removing the wind blocker

Fig. 32 Unfolding the wind blocker.

Fig. 33 A: Sliding in the bars on the wind blocker. B: Sliding in the locking pins.
The wind blocker is in a storage compartment in the vehicle's luggage compartment.
You can close the convertible top even when the wind blocker is installed.
Unfolding the wind blocker
Folding the wind blocker outward before installing it is the easiest way to get it into the correct position
for installation.
x Remove the wind blocker from the luggage compartment
x Fold both side sections outward in the direction of the arrows ⇒ fig. 32 until they lock into place.
Installing the wind blocker
The wind blocker is installed correctly when the longer side faces toward the front and the wind block-
er frame is on top.
x Insert both pins on the driver side of the wind blocker into the holes in the side trim panel above the
rear seats ⇒ fig. 33 A (1) (magnified area).
x Fold the handle B (4) at the front center of the wind blocker upward in the direction of the arrow
and hold it in place.
x Pull the section of the wind blocker that is facing the front passenger side upward slightly.
x Insert both pins on the wind blocker on the front passenger side into the holes in the side trim
panel above the rear seats B (2) (magnified area).
x Press down lightly on the center of the wind blocker B (3) until it locks into place.
x Pull the top section of the wind blocker upward so it contacts the stops and snaps into place.
Removing the wind blocker
x Fold the upper section of the wind blocker down toward the rear of the vehicle.
x Fold the handle B (4) at the front center of the wind blocker upward in the direction of the arrow
and hold it in place.
x Pull the center of the wind blocker upward opposite the direction of the arrow B (3).
x Remove both wind blocker retaining pins on the front passenger side from the holes in the side trim
panel opposite the direction of the arrows B (2).
x Remove both wind blocker retaining pins on the driver side from the holes in the side trim panel
opposite the direction of the arrows A (1).
Closing the wind blocker
x Fold the handle B (4) at the front center of the wind blocker upward in the direction of the arrow
and hold it in place.
x Fold both side sections inward opposite the direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 32.

x Store the wind blocker in the luggage compartment
WARNING
Installing or removing the wind blocker by the side of the road near moving traffic can cause
accidents and serious personal injuries.
x Always park the vehicle a safe distance from moving traffic when installing or removing
the wind blocker.
WARNING
Incorrect seating positions in the vehicle increase the risk of serious of fatal injuries in the
event of an accident or sudden driving and braking maneuvers.
x Never let anyone sit on the rear seats when the wind blocker is installed.
WARNING
Unsecured or improperly secured objects can cause severe injuries during sudden braking
maneuvers or if the vehicle is involved in an accident while driving.
x Never place unsecured objects underneath the wind blocker.
x Never use the wind blocker as a storage shelf. Items on the wind blocker can be thrown
around inside the vehicle by the wind and cause injuries.
x Never use the wind blocker to secure objects.
WARNING
Always make sure that hands, fingers, and other parts of the body are out of the way when
moving the wind blocker up or down, or when folding it together.
x Never fold the wind blocker upward while driving.
NOTICE
x When moving a front seat forward or back, make sure the backrest does not press against
the wind blocker. This can damage the wind blocker, especially its locking mechanism.
x Always store the wind blocker in its storage compartment when not in use.
x Never put objects (luggage, grocery bags, etc.) on top of the wind blocker.

Installing and removing the convertible top cover (boot)

Fig. 34 With the convertible top open: Convertible top cover.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a convertible top cover (boot) that fits over the convertible top
when it is down.
Installing the convertible top cover
x Remove the convertible top cover from the luggage compartment.
x Unfold the convertible top cover and lay it over the open top.
x Snap the clips on either side of the convertible top cover ⇒ fig. 34 A (1) into place on the rear side
of the trim panels above the rear seats.
x Insert each interior side of the convertible top cover A (arrows), behind the trim panels.
x Insert the front area of the convertible top cover A (2) behind the Automatic Rollover Support
System.
x Pull the cover over the convertible top.
x Insert the rear area of the convertible top cover B (3) next to the seal above the luggage compart-
ment lid until the edge of the convertible top cover is completely tucked under the seal and the seam is
no longer visible.
x Press the left and right sides of the cover into the retainer completely B (4).
Removing the convertible top cover
x Press the release buttons on each side of the cover A (1) and lift the convertible top cover at the
inner side (arrows).
x Pull the convertible top cover out by the loop in area A (2) (slide your other hand under the cover
and lift area (2) up while pulling on the loop, if necessary).
x Pull the left and right sides of the cover out of the retainer B (4).
x Pull the rear area of the convertible top cover B (3) next to the seal above the luggage compart-
ment lid.
x Remove the convertible top cover from the vehicle and fold it up. Clean the cover before folding, if
necessary.
x Store the convertible top cover securely in the luggage compartment.
NOTICE
Dirt particles with sharp edges can cause abrasions and damage to the convertible top cover
when it is folded.
x Clean the convertible top cover before folding it up.

fig. 38 Function Action
(1) Move the front seat forward or
back.
Pull the lever up and move the front seat. The front
seat must lock in place after the lever is released!
(2) Fold the backrest forward and
back into the upright position
Folding forward: Pull the handle and fold the
backrest forward while pushing the seat forward.
Folding back into the upright position: Push the seat
all the way back, and fold the backrest back into the
upright position. The backrest must lock in place!
(3) Lumbar support control. Pull the lever up or push it down.
(4) Adjust the backrest angle. Lean forward and turn the adjuster wheel forward or
backward.
(5) Adjust the seat height. Move the lever several times up or down.

Adjusting the front and rear head restraints

Fig. 39 Adjusting the head restraints.

Fig. 41 Removing the rear head restraints.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
All seats are equipped with head restraints.
Removing the front head restraints
x Sit in the back seat behind the head restraint you want to remove.
x Pull the head restraint all the way up ⇒  in Adjusting the front and rear head restraints. Recline
the backrest with the head restraint so that there is enough overhead clearance to remove it.
x Slide a flat object, such as a plastic credit card, underneath the right side of the cap on the right-
hand seat guide rod ⇒ fig. 40 (1) to unlock the head restraint.
x Push the flat object (plastic card) in against the guide rod to depress a release button located
under the cap (not visible).
x Use one hand to hold the release button in with the flat object. With your other hand, lift the same
guide rod slightly to expose a notch in the rod at the bottom (can be seen and felt with fingers). The
right-hand guide rod is now released.
x To release the left-hand guide rod, press button (2) in (towards guide rod) and hold.
x Pull the head restraint out completely while holding button (2).
Installing the front head restraints
x Position head restraint properly over the head restraint guides of the respective seat backrest and
insert the head restraint into the guides.
x Push the head restraint down while pressing button (2).
x Move the seat backrest into an upright position using the adjusting wheel.
x Adjust the head restraint according to the occupant's size
Removing the rear head restraint
x Unlock the backrest of the rear seat bench and fold it forward
x Pull the head restraint all the way up ⇒ .
x If necessary, press the flat blade of the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit into the slit of the trim
cap ⇒ fig. 41 (1) in the direction of the arrow and hold it in this position.
x At the same time press button (2) while a second person pulls out the head restraint completely.
x Fold the backrest of the rear seat bench back so that it locks securely.
Reinstalling the rear head restraint
x Unlock the backrest of the rear seat bench and fold it forward .

x Position head restraint properly over the head restraint guides of the respective seat backrest and
insert the head restraint into the guides.
x Push the head restraint down while pressing button (2).
x Fold the backrest of the rear seat bench back so that it locks securely.
x Adjust the head restraint according to the occupant's size
WARNING
Driving without head restraints or with improperly adjusted head restraints increases the risk
of serious injuries in a collision.
x Always drive with the head restraints in place and properly adjusted to help minimize the
risk of neck injury in crash.
x Always reinstall head restraints as soon as possible so that vehicle occupants are proper-
ly protected.
NOTICE
When removing or reinstalling the head restraint, take care that the head restraint does not
strike the headliner or other parts of the vehicle. The headliner or other parts of the vehicle
could otherwise be damaged.
Adjusting the steering wheel position

Fig. 42 Manual adjustment for the steering wheel position.