2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

The passenger door can be unlocked and opened separately from inside the vehicle by pulling
the door handle to open the door ⇒  Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the inside.
Opening the luggage compartment lid from the passenger
compartment

Fig. 157 In the bottom of the driver door pillar: Emergency release cover.

Fig. 158 In the bottom of the driver door pillar: Luggage compartment lid emergency release.

NOTICE
Use caution when guiding the luggage compartment lid release loop forward and back to help prevent damage to the vehicle paint.
Opening the luggage compartment lid from inside the luggage
compartment

Fig. 159 Inside the luggage compartment: Opening the luggage compartment lid.

Fig. 161 Convertible top emergency closing (2).

x Turn the handle counterclockwise to open the convertible top hooks. You may have to push up on the front of the convertible top slightly so the hooks can open all the way.
x Pull the convertible top down using the emergency handle and turn the handle clockwise until the convertible top latches completely and securely. The indicator light goes out.
x Turn the screw in the center of the emergency handle counterclockwise to loosen using the Phillips head end of the screwdriver and remove the handle.
x Reinstall the front cover over the emergency lock opening.
x Put the hexagonal socket wrench, emergency handle, and screwdriver back into the vehicle tool kit
⇒  Vehicle tool kit.
x Drive to an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have the convertible top serviced. The bolts that were removed cannot be reused and must be replaced with
new bolts before the top can be opened again ⇒ .
WARNING
The wind generated by driving can open the convertible top if it is not latched. This can cause accidents and serious injuries.
x Never drive if the convertible top is not latched.
CAUTION
To help reduce the risk of personal injury, never touch moving parts when the convertible top is closing.
x Always be careful not to pinch your hands when closing the convertible top manually.
x Always be careful not to pinch yourself or others when pressing the convertible top onto the windshield frame.
NOTICE
To help prevent significant vehicle damage, do not operate the convertible top after performing the emergency closing procedure until the bolts are replaced with correct, new bolts by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Emergency release for the fuel filler flap

Emergency release for the selector lever lock

Fig. 162 Removing the selector gate cover.

Fig. 163 Releasing the selector lever lock.

x Carefully press the selector gate cover back in place, making sure that the electrical wiring stays in the correct position and is not pinched or damaged.
WARNING
Never shift the transmission out of Park (P) without first firmly applying the parking brake. Otherwise, the vehicle can start to roll unexpectedly, especially on hills or inclines, and cause an accident and serious injuries.
NOTICE
Even with the selector lever is in Neutral (N), the automatic transmission will be damaged if the vehicle is towed (or you let it coast) for an extended period or at high speed with the engine shut off.

Vehicle tool kit

Storage

Fig. 164 In the luggage compartment: Floor covering 1 folded back.