2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE fog light

Front view

Fig. 2 Vehicle front overview.
Key to fig. 2:
(1) Inside mirror
(2) Windshield wipers
(3) Engine hood release
(4) Headlights (on both left and right)
(5) Fog lights/static cornering lights (on both left and right, if equipped)
(6) Threaded hole for the front towing eye (behind cover)
(7) Turn signals (on both left and right)
(8) Front windshield
– Windshield antenna

Lights up Possible cause Proper response

One or more driving lights not working. Replace the burned out bulb
Cornering light malfunction. If all light bulbs are OK, see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Fog lights switched on (indicator light on the headlight switch).
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Applicable only in the United States
Switching lights on and off

Fig. 75 Headlight switch next to the steering wheel.

Fig. 76 Headlight switch next to the steering wheel (with fog lights, if equipped).

Acoustic warning when lights are not switched off
In the following situation, a warning chime will sound if you take the key out of the ignition and open the driver door. This is to remind you that lights are still on.
x Light switch in position .
WARNING
Daytime running lights are not bright enough to let you see ahead or be seen by others when it is dark.
x Always switch on the low-beam headlights at dusk or when it is dark and whenever the weather is bad or visibility is poor.
x Never use the daytime running lights to see where you are going. They are not bright enough and will not let you see far enough ahead for safety, especially at dusk or when it is dark. Always switch on the low-beam headlights at dusk or when it is dark.
x The taillights do not come on with the daytime running lights. Unless the taillights are on, a vehicle cannot be seen by others in bad weather, at dusk, or when it is dark.
In cool or humid weather, the insides of the headlights, the rear lights, and turn signals can temporarily fog up. This is normal and does not affect the service life of the vehicle's lighting system.
Lights and vision features

When you move the selector lever to Reverse (R), the static cornering lights on both sides of the vehicle may come on so that you can see the area around the vehicle better when backing up.
The static cornering lights work only when the headlights are on. The static cornering lights do not come on when the headlight switch is in the O position or when the fog lights themselves have been switched on, Switching lights on and off.
WARNING
Crashes and other accidents can happen when you cannot see the road ahead and when you cannot be seen by other motorists.
x Never use daytime running lights (DRL) to see where you are going. DRL are not bright enough to light up the roadway and be seen by other motorists. You will not be able to see far enough ahead for safety, especially at dusk or when it is dark. Always switch on the low-beam headlights at dusk or when it is dark.
x The taillights do not come on when the daytime running lights are switched on. A vehicle without taillights on cannot be seen by others in bad weather, at dusk, or when it is dark.
In cool or humid weather, the insides of the headlights, the rear lights, and turn signals can temporarily fog up. This is normal and does not affect the service life of the vehicle's lighting system.
Instrument panel lighting and headlight range adjustment

Fig. 79 To the left of the steering wheel: Thumbwheel to adjust instrument panel lighting (vehicles without manual headlight range adjustment).

Fig. 80 To the left of the steering wheel: Thumbwheel to adjust instrument panel lighting 1 and headlight range adjustment 2 (if equipped).

The air conditioner works only when the ignition is switched on. The cooling system for the passenger compartment works only when the engine is running and the fan is on.
The air conditioner is most efficient when the windows and the convertible top are closed. If the vehicle is stationary and the passenger compartment becomes very hot due to sunlight, briefly opening the windows may speed up the cooling process.
Keep the air intake slots in front of the windshield free of ice, snow, and leaves so that the heating and ventilation systems can work properly.
Settings for optimum visibility
When you switch on the cooling system, both the temperature and humidity in the vehicle are reduced. This will help make passengers feel more comfortable and help keep the windows from fogging up.
For manual A/C
x Switch off the air recirculation, Air recirculation.
x Set the fan to the desired speed.
x Turn the temperature knob to the center position.
x Open and adjust all air vents in the instrument panel, Air vents.
x Turn the air distribution knob to the desired setting.
x Push the !

Please carry out each step only in the order specified:
Turn signal ⇒ fig. 180 (2) Front fog light / Cornering light (4)
6. Release the connector (1) and pull it off. Use the flat blade of the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit, if necessary.
Release the connector (3) and pull it off.
7. Turn the bulb holder (2) as far as it goes to the left and pull it out together with the light bulb to the rear.
Turn the bulb holder (4) as far as it goes to the left and pull it out together with the light bulb to the rear.
8. Replace the burned out light bulb with a new bulb of the same type.
9. Insert the bulb holder in the headlight and turn it all the way to the right.
10. Attach the connector (1) to the bulb holder (2). The connector must latch with a “click.” Attach the connector (3) to the bulb holder (4). The connector must latch with a “click.”
11. Slide the two light assemblies together (if necessary) and slip the headlight into the mounts (small arrows) and fold rearward.
12. Tighten the fastening screw ⇒ fig. 179 (1) and (2) with the screwdriver.
13. Beginning at the outside, insert the cover into the bumper opposite the direction of the arrow .
The illustrations show the left headlight. The right headlight is the mirror image.
Different models may have different lights, and the location and design of covers, bulb holders, and bulbs may be in a different location than shown in the illustrations.
Replacing light bulbs in the front bumper (Beetle R-Line)

Fig. 181 In the left side of the front bumper: Removing the headlight.