2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE high beam

Turn signal lever and high beam switch

Fig. 74 Turn signal lever and high beam switch.

Instrument panel lighting
When the lights are on, the brightness of the instrument panel lighting is adjusted by turning the
thumbwheel ⇒ fig. 79, ⇒ fig. 80 (1).
Instrument cluster brightness
When the lights are on, the brightness of the instrument cluster lighting is adjusted by turning the
thumbwheel ⇒ fig. 79, ⇒ fig. 80 (1).
In some vehicles with daytime running lights (DRL), the instrument cluster lighting switches on automatically when it is dark outside or when driving through tunnels, for example. You will need to switch the headlights on manually when this happens, so that the vehicle's taillights will turn on, Lights and vision features, Lights and vision features.
Headlight range adjustment for vehicles with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights
For vehicles with HID headlights, the headlight range can be manually adjusted to the vehicle loading condition once the low beams are switched on. This feature helps ensure good visibility for the driver
and helps prevent oncoming traffic from being blinded ⇒ .

Turn the thumbwheel to the desired position (2):
Position Vehicle loading condition5
– Front seats occupied and an empty luggage compartment.
1 All seats occupied and an empty luggage compartment.
1.5 All seats occupied and a fully loaded luggage compartment
2 Only the driver seat occupied and a fully loaded luggage compartment.
3 –
WARNING
Headlights that are aimed too high because of the way the vehicle is loaded can blind and distract other drivers. This can lead to a crash and serious personal injuries.
x Always make sure the headlights are adjusted to loading conditions so that they do not blind others.
5 You can also select intermediate positions on the thumbwheel depending on the loading condition.

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.
You cannot replace the LEDs in LED daytime running lights. Contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
Replacing headlight bulbs - after removing the headlight assembly

Fig. 175 Left headlight assembly: 1 Cover in the headlight assembly, 2 low beam and high beam headlights, 3 parking light, and daytime running light.

Fig. 176 In the headlight: Reinstalling the bulb holder for the parking light/daytime running light.

Please carry out each step only in the order specified:
⇒ fig. 175 (2)(3)
Low beam headlights / high beam headlights Parking lights / daytime running lights
1. Please review and follow the checklist
2. Open the engine hood