2017 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE instrument panel

Special considerations
When it is very hot and humid outside, water condensation can drip from the air conditioner evaporator and form a puddle under the vehicle. This is normal and does not indicate a leak.
The climate control system adjusts the passenger compartment temperature as fast as possible considering the outside temperature.
Due to residual moisture in the air conditioner, the windshield may fog up after the engine is started. Switch on the windshield defroster to help evaporate the condensation as quickly as possible.
The air coming out of the vents flows through the passenger compartment and through the vents in the luggage compartment. Do not cover these slots with clothing or other things.
Air vents

Fig. 134 In the instrument panel: Air vents.

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.

NOTICE
Extremely high or low temperatures can affect the function of the portable iPhone® holder or damage the iPhone®.
x Only use or store the iPhone® at an acceptable temperature. Read and follow the iPhone® owner's manual.
x Always take the portable iPhone® holder with you when leaving the vehicle to help protect it from extremely high or low temperatures or strong sunlight.
NOTICE
The iPhone® must always be switched off in areas where it is required and where the use of mobile devices is prohibited. When switched on, the radiation emitted by the iPhone® can cause interference with sensitive technical and medical devices, which can result in malfunctions or damage to the devices.
NOTICE
Moisture can damage the electrical contacts for the portable iPhone® holder on the instrument panel.
x Do not use anything damp to clean the portable iPhone® holder. Use only a dry cloth.
NOTICE
Do not install the iPhone® in the portable iPhone® holder when there are protective covers on the front or rear of the iPhone®. If there are any protective covers on the front or rear of the iPhone®, remove them before installing the iPhone®.
x Always insert the iPhone® straight into the portable iPhone® holder ⇒ fig. 149. If the iPhone® is inserted at an angle, the electrical contacts on the iPhone® and the portable iPhone® holder could be damaged.
Volkswagen recommends always taking the portable iPhone® holder with you when leaving the vehicle to help prevent theft.
Please check to be sure your version of the iPhone® is compatible with the iPhone® holder in the vehicle. Different portable iPhone® holders are required for different iPhone® versions or models.

Protecting yourself and the vehicle

Fig. 152 In the center of the instrument panel: Button for the emergency flashers.

Fuses in the vehicle

Fig. 169 On the driver side in the instrument panel: Storage compartment in front of the fuse box.

Fig. 170 In the engine compartment: Fuse box cover.

Color Current strength in amps(ATO/MINI) Current strength in amps(JCASE)
Light brown 5 —
Brown 7.5 —
Red 10 50
Blue 15 20
Yellow 20 60
White or clear 25 —
Green 30 40
Orange 40 —
Pink 30 30

Opening the fuse box in the instrument panel
x Open the storage compartment ⇒ fig. 169, ⇒  Storage areas.
x On the back of the cover there are plastic tweezers for removing and inserting fuses.
x Press the sides of the storage compartment in slightly ⇒ fig. 169 ((A) arrows) while pulling back firmly ((B) arrow).
x To install, guide the cover from the bottom into the instrument panel and push in the direction opposite to the arrow (B) until you hear the hinges click into place, then push forward until the cover latches firmly.
Opening the fuse box in the engine compartment
x Open the engine hood