2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE air conditioning

Upper center console

Fig. 7 Overview of the upper center console.
Key to fig. 7:
(1) Button for the emergency flashers 
(2) PASSENGER AIR BAG /&&  light (front airbag for front seat passenger)
(3) Radio or Radio & Navigation system (factory-installed) ⇒ Booklet Radio or
⇒ Booklet Navigation system
(4) Controls for:
– Manual air conditioning
– Climatronic
(5) Air vents  –

On vehicles with Climatronic, you can set different heating and air conditioning temperatures for
operation with the convertible top up and down ⇒  Climatronic controls
Opening or closing the convertible top

Fig. 35 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 checklists ⇒ page 74, General information.
x Switch on the ignition, if necessary ⇒  Starting and stopping the engine.
x Press and hold the button ⇒ fig. 35 in the roof console until all windows go down and the con-
vertible 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 ⇒ fig. 35 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 ⇒ .

Heating and air conditioning

Emergency starting and starting the engine with a very weak vehicle battery or after the vehicle battery has been replaced may change or delete system settings (including time, date, personal convenience settings, and programming). Check the settings and correct as necessary once the vehicle battery has built up a sufficient charge.
Manual controls

Fig. 135 In the center console: Manual air conditioning controls.

Button/Knob More information: Manual air conditioning ⇒ fig. 135
= Rear window defroster: Works only when the engine is running and switches off automatically after 10 minutes or less.
3 Air recirculation mode
A, [ Buttons for seat heating
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