2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE radio

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  –

To find the nearest qualified independent repair facility, locksmith, or Volkswagen dealer which can cut and code replacement vehicle keys, call the VW Customer Care Hotline at 1-800-822-8987 or visit http://www.vw.com and search for “replacement keys.”
Canadian customers can contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen Service Facility or call the Volkswagen Canada Customer CARE Center at 1-800-822-8987.
NOTICE
The remote control vehicle keys contain electrical components. Protect them from damage, moisture and rough handling.
Do not press the buttons on the remote control vehicle key unless you actually want to use the function in question. Since terrain and conditions vary, pressing a button on the remote control vehicle key when it is not necessary may unlock the vehicle or set off the panic alarm, even if you think you are out of range.
Remote control vehicle key functions can be temporarily disrupted by interference from transmit-ters near the vehicle that use the same frequency range (such as radio equipment or mobile phones).
Things between the remote control vehicle key and vehicle, bad weather, as well as a weak battery can reduce the operating range.
If the remote control vehicle key buttons ⇒ fig. 21 or the power locking buttons ⇒  Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the inside are pushed repeatedly in quick succession, the power locking system is switched off for a brief period to help keep it from being overloaded. The vehicle is then unlocked for about 30 seconds. Unless a door or the rear hatch is opened in this span of time, the vehicle is automatically locked afterwards.
Indicator light in the remote control vehicle key

Fig. 22 Indicator light in the remote control vehicle key.

NOTICE
x Follow the manufacturer's instructions for connected devices!
x Never exceed the maximum power consumption, or the entire vehicle electrical system may be damaged.
x 12 Volt socket:
– Only use equipment that has been tested for electromagnetic compatibility and complies with applicable guidelines.
– Never feed current into the socket, with a solar panel, for example.
Unshielded devices may interfere with radio reception or the vehicle's electrical system.

WARNING
Improper care and servicing, and improper modification and repair work, can increase the risk of personal injury and death by preventing an airbag from deploying when needed or deploying an airbag unexpectedly:
x Never repair, adjust, or change any parts of the airbag system.
x All work on the airbag system, steering wheel, instrument panel, front seats or electrical system (including the installation of audio equipment, mobile telephones and CB radios, etc.) should be performed by authorized Volkswagen dealers or authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities. They have the necessary manuals, training, and special equipment.
x The airbag system can be activated only once. After an airbag has inflated, it must be replaced.
x Use only original equipment airbags approved by Volkswagen. Have them installed by a trained technician who has the necessary tools and diagnostic equipment to properly replace any airbag in your vehicle and assure system effectiveness in a crash.
x Never permit salvaged or recycled airbags to be installed in your vehicle.
Undeployed airbag modules and safety belt pretensioners are classified as Perchlorate Material. Special handling may apply – see http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Obey all applicable legal requirements regarding handling and disposal of the vehicle or parts of its restraint system, including airbag modules and safety belts with pretensioners. Authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities are familiar with the requirements, and we recommend that you have them perform this service for you.
Notice about data recorded by the Event Data Recorder and vehicle
control modules

Therefore we strongly recommend that you use your mobile telephone in your vehicle only when it is properly attached to an appropriate cradle mounted on a base plate on the instrument panel.
Because of the large number and variety of mobile telephones on the market and the frequency with which new models are introduced, Volkswagen does not offer cradles for mobile telephones. Please check with the manufacturer of the mobile telephone that you plan to use.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.
WARNING
A mobile phone on the seat, instrument panel or in other places can be thrown around the inside of the vehicle during a sudden braking maneuver, a crash or other accident and injure vehicle occupants.
x Never place or attach accessories or other objects (such as cup holders, telephone brackets, note pads, navigation systems, large, heavy or bulky objects) on the doors, on the windshield, over or near the area marked “AIRBAG” on the steering wheel, instrument panel, backrests or between these areas and the occupant. Such objects could cause serious injury in a collision, especially if an airbag inflates.
WARNING
Using a mobile phone or CB radio inside the vehicle without a properly installed and separate outside antenna can be dangerous to your health and that of your passengers because the electromagnetic radiation energy that mobile phones and CB radios emit may be above established limits. This also applies if the outside antenna is not installed properly.
x Always keep the mobile phone antenna at least 8 in. (20 cm) away from pacemakers. Heart specialists advise that mobile phones can adversely affect the way pacemakers work.
x Never carry a mobile phone that is switched on in the breast pocket directly over a pacemaker.
x If you suspect there may be interference with a pacemaker or other medical device, switch the mobile phone off immediately.
Portable iPhone® holder

Fig. 148 On the center console. A: Removing the iPhone® holder, B: Installing the cover for the mount.

Removing the portable iPhone® holder
x Remove the iPhone® before removing the portable iPhone® holder.
x Hold the portable iPhone® holder securely with one hand and press the release button ⇒ fig. 148 A (small arrow).
x Pull the portable iPhone® holder up and out of the mount in the instrument panel and store securely.
x Press the cover in the direction of the arrow until it snaps into place ⇒ fig. 148 B, ⇒ .
WARNING
Operating the iPhone® and using the apps while driving can cause driver distraction, accidents, and serious personal injury.
x Always pay attention and be responsible when driving.
x Select a volume level that allows you to hear audible signals (such emergency vehicle sirens) clearly at all times.
x A volume level that is too high can damage hearing. This is true even if you are exposed to loud noises for only short periods of time.
WARNING
An obstructed field of view may limit visibility and cause accidents and serious personal injury.
x While driving, the iPhone® must be swiveled to the horizontal (landscape) position so that the driver’s view through the windshield is not blocked.
WARNING
If either the iPhone® or the portable iPhone® holder is loose or not secured properly, it can be thrown around the vehicle interior during sudden braking or driving maneuvers or in a collision and cause injuries.
x Always insert the portable iPhone® holder and the iPhone® securely in their mounts or store them safely in the vehicle.
WARNING
Never use a mobile telephone, CB radio, or other radio equipment while refueling. The electromagnetic radiation can cause sparks that can ignite fuel vapors and cause a fire.
NOTICE
Swiveling the iPhone® mount incorrectly can damage the portable iPhone® holder.
x Do not use the portable iPhone® holder as a handle or use it to hold anything other than the iPhone®.
x Do not press down on the portable iPhone® holder when swiveling the iPhone®. The portable iPhone® holder and the instrument panel could be damaged.

x Unleaded fuels for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available.
x Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel No. 2 that your diesel engine requires may not be available.
x Fuel may have a considerably lower octane rating and may cause engine damage.
x Service may be inadequate due to lack of proper service facilities, tools or testing equipment.
x Replacement parts may not be readily available.
x DVD navigation systems for vehicles built for the United States and Canada will not necessarily work in Europe, and may not work in other countries outside of North America.
NOTICE
Volkswagen is not responsible for mechanical damage that may result from substandard fuel or service or the unavailability of Genuine Volkswagen parts.
x Volkswagen is not responsible if the vehicle does not meet the respective legal requirements in other countries and continents.
Radio antenna and reception

Declaration of Compliance, Telecommunications and
Electronic Systems
Radio Frequency Devices and Radiocommunication Equipment User Manual Notice.
Radio-based equipment
x Mobile Phone Package
x Electronic immobilizer
x Remote control vehicle key
x Keyless Access with push-button start
x Car-Net (US only)
x Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert
These devices comply with:
FCC Part 15.19
These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 2 conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Part 15.21
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
These devices comply with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following 2 conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment.