2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE ECU

¥ Assume a proper seating position before the vehicle starts to move and keep this position while driving. Make sure that all passengers do the same, Adjusting the seating position.
¥ Properly fasten your safety belt before driving the vehicle and wear your safety belt properly at all times while driving. Make sure that all passengers do the same, Safety belts.
¥ Only transport as many passengers as there are seats and safety belts available.
¥ Never drive if your driving ability has been impaired, for example by medication, alcohol or illegal drugs.
¥ Never let passengers or phone calls distract you while driving, and never take your attention off the road while using vehicle software or adjusting vehicle equipment or accessories.
¥ Always adapt your speed and driving style to visibility, weather, road, and traffic conditions.
¥ Always obey traffic laws and speed limits.
¥ On long trips make frequent rest stops – at least once every 2 hours.
¥ Secure animals in the vehicle with a system that corresponds to weight and size.
WARNING
Always observe traffic rules and posted speed limits and use common sense. Your good judgment can mean the difference between arriving safely at your destination and being seri-ously injured in a crash or other kind of accident.
Regular service and maintenance of your vehicle is important both for operational and driving safety and to help prolong your vehicle's service life. Always follow the scheduled maintenance inter-
vals in the ⇒ booklet Warranty and Maintenance, especially for changing the brake fluid. Hard use, frequent stop-and-go driving, driving in very dusty areas, and other factors may make it necessary to have the vehicle serviced more frequently. Ask an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for more information.
Driving in other countries

Convertible top
Introduction
The convertible top opens automatically at the press of a button. When open, the convertible top is stored in a compartment.
The multi-layer construction of the convertible top helps to insulate the vehicle interior from temperature and vibration and is also wind- and waterproof under normal operating conditions. Some water could enter between the convertible top and body under extreme conditions such as torrential rain or washing the vehicle in a car wash. This is normal and no cause for concern.
Supplementary information and warnings:
x Vehicle overview
x Volkswagen Information System
x Technical data
x Power locking and closing system
x Airbag system
x Climate control system
x Exterior care and cleaning
x Emergency closing and opening
x Jump-starting
x Towing
WARNING
Accidents and serious injury may result while driving when the convertible top is not securely latched or when the opening or closing process is incomplete. Even at low speeds, air resistance can twist or deform the convertible top or tear it off completely, endangering vehicle occupants and others.
x Even though it is possible, it is not recommended to drive when the convertible top is not completely open or not completely closed and securely latched.
x If you must move the vehicle to another location for safety reasons and the top is not completely open or not completely closed and securely latched, we recommend that you do not drive any faster than a slow walk.
x When opening and closing the convertible top, always make sure no one will be injured by the supports and other moving parts.
NOTICE
x To help prevent damage, remove ice and snow from the convertible top before opening it in winter weather.
NOTICE
Objects with sharp edges or that cause scratches or dirty components can damage the convertible top or the rear window.
x Never remove snow and ice with sharp objects or objects that can cause scratches.

Opening or closing the convertible top

Fig. 33 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 checklist, General information.
x Switch on the ignition, if necessary, Starting and stopping the engine.
x Press and hold the button ⇒ fig. 33 in the roof console until all windows go down and the
convertible 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 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 ⇒ .

WARNING
Uncontrolled or unintentional opening and closing of the convertible top can cause accidents and serious injuries.
x Never open or close the convertible top unless the vehicle is parked and at a safe distance from traffic.
x Do not open or close the convertible top unless you have made sure that nobody is in the way of the luggage compartment lid, the convertible top supports, and other moving parts.
x Make sure the closed convertible top is latched securely.
x If convertible top operation is interrupted:
– The convertible top may not stop moving immediately. Gravity may cause the convertible top to continue moving.
– If you cannot close the convertible top “normally,” use the emergency closing procedure to latch it, if necessary.
– Note the messages in the instrument cluster that indicate if the convertible top has closed and latched correctly.
NOTICE
Frequent opening and closing of the convertible top drains the vehicle battery. To help prevent the battery from draining, leave the engine running if opening and closing the roof frequently.
NOTICE
Always close the convertible top before leaving the vehicle and when it may rain or snow. If the convertible top is open, rain or snow can damage the vehicle interior and can cause extensive damage to the electrical system.
NOTICE
The height of the vehicle changes when the convertible top is opening or closing. When there is not enough room above the vehicle, for example in a garage, the convertible could hit something and be damaged.
x Only open or close the convertible top when there is enough room above the vehicle to do so.
If you park the vehicle with the convertible top open, the passenger compartment can be damaged by rain or snow, and it is also open to unauthorized persons.
x Always close the convertible top before you leave the vehicle.
x If you must leave things in the vehicle when the top is down, you should lock them in the luggage compartment.

WARNING
Uncontrolled or unintentional opening and closing of the convertible top can cause accidents and serious injuries.
x Never open or close the convertible top unless the vehicle is parked and at a safe distance from traffic.
x Do not open or close the convertible top unless you have made sure that nobody is in the way of the luggage compartment lid, the convertible top supports, and other moving parts.
x Make sure the closed convertible top is latched securely.
x If convertible top operation is interrupted:
– The convertible top may not stop moving immediately. Gravity may cause the convertible top to continue moving.
– If you cannot close the convertible top “normally,” use the emergency closing procedure to latch it, if necessary.
– Note the messages in the instrument cluster that indicate if the convertible top has closed and latched correctly.
WARNING
If interruption of the opening or closing process causes the convertible top to come to rest in its forward position, the roof will not be latched.
x If you are unable to get the convertible top to close “normally,” latch the roof using the emergency closing procedure, Emergency closing and opening.
x Watch for a message in the instrument cluster display indicating whether the convertible top has been properly closed.
NOTICE
x Strong radio signals or interference can interfere with convertible top operation. Operation will then stop.
NOTICE
Frequent opening and closing of the convertible top drains the vehicle battery. To help prevent the battery from draining, leave the engine running if opening and closing the roof frequently.
NOTICE
Always close the convertible top before leaving the vehicle and when it may rain or snow. If the convertible top is open, rain or snow can damage the vehicle interior and can cause extensive damage to the electrical system.
NOTICE
The height of the vehicle changes when the convertible top is opening or closing. When there is not enough room above the vehicle, for example in a garage, the convertible could hit something and be damaged.

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.
x Never install or remove the wind blocker while driving.
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.

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. 36.
x Store the wind blocker in the luggage compartment, Removing the wind blocker from the luggage compartment and storing.
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.
x Never install or remove the wind blocker while driving.
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.

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 compartment 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.
The convertible top button does not work when the convertible top cover is installed. If the button is pressed anyway, the convertible top indicator light will blink as long as the button is pressed.
Convertible top troubleshooting

Description Possible solution
The convertible top will not open or will not close.
– Check to make sure all the preliminary and technical requirements for convertible top operation are met – If the convertible top still will not operate, use the emergency procedure to close the convertible top, if necessary – Have the system checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
The convertible top stops when opening or closing.
– Check the instrument cluster display for information on what to do ⇒ table
– Pull the button ⇒ fig. 33 to completely close and latch the convertible top. – If the convertible top does not close completely and latch, try to close and latch it using the emergency closing procedure – Get professional help if necessary and have the system checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer, an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, or another qualified workshop.