2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

Installing the rear towing eye

Fig. 191 In the right rear bumper: Removing the cover.

Fig. 192 In the right rear bumper: Installing the towing eye.

NOTICE
Always make sure the towing eye is screwed all the way into threaded hole so that it is secure. If not, it could be pulled out while your vehicle is being towed.
Installing the rear towing eye (Beetle R-Line)

Fig. 193 In the right rear bumper: Removing the cover.

Fig. 194 In the right rear bumper: Installing the towing eye.

x Screw the towing eye counterclockwise into the threaded hole as far as it will go (arrow)
⇒ fig. 194 ⇒ . Use the lug wrench to turn and tighten the towing eye completely and securely.
x When towing is complete, unscrew the towing eye clockwise to remove it.
x Position the lower tab of the cover ⇒ fig. 193 into the opening in the bumper and carefully push on the upper area of the cover until it has locked in place.
NOTICE
Always make sure the towing eye is screwed all the way into threaded hole so that it is secure. If not, it could be pulled out while your vehicle is being towed.
Driving tips while towing

Abbreviations
Abbreviation Meaning
5S man 5-speed manual transmission
6S auto 6-speed automatic transmission
6S man 6-speed manual transmission
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
AKI Anti-Knock Index
ANSI American National Standards Institute
ASR Anti-Slip Regulation
ATA Anti-Theft Alarm system
BAS Brake Assist System
ccm Cubic centimeter – metric unit of measure for engine displacement
CCS Cruise Control System
CID Cubic inch displacement – unit of measure for engine displacement
cm Centimeter – metric unit of measure for length
CO2 Carbon dioxide
DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung (German Institute for Standardization)
DPF Diesel Particulate Filter
DRL Daytime Running Lights
DSG® Direct Shift Gearbox automatic transmission
EDL Electronic Differential Lock
EN European Norm
EPC Engine control (Electronic Power Control)
ESC Electronic Stability Control
g/km Generated carbon monoxide amount in grams per kilometer driven
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
HID High Intensity Discharge headlights (Xenon)
hp Horsepower – unit of measure for engine power
kg Kilogram – metric unit of measure for weight
kN Kilonewton – a unit of measure for force
kp Kilopond – unit of measure for force
kPa Kilopascal – unit of measure for tire pressure
kW Kilowatt – engine rating
LED Light Emitting Diode
m Meter – metric unit of measure for length

MDI Media Device Interface (MEDIA-IN)
MFI Multi-Function Indicator
Nm Newton meter – unit of measure for engine torque
RON Research Octane Number – measurement of anti-knock resistance of gasoline
rpm Engine revolutions per minute (engine speed)
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers
TDI® Turbocharged diesel engine with direct fuel injection
TSI® Turbocharged gasoline engine with direct fuel injection
XDL Extension of the Electronic Differential Lock system