Volkswagen Beetle Owner's Manual

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Customer Identification Card
New Safety Requirement
Operation and Maintenance
Contents
Warranty for New Volkswagen Vehicles
Items Not Covered by Warranty
Warranty Outside the United States and Canada
No Other Warranties Made
Before Getting Behind the Wheel
In the Driver's Seat
And When You Are on the Highway
Identification Sticker
The Identification Plate
The Chassis/Engine Number
Keys
Door Locks
Windows
Seat Adjustment
Backrest Adjsutment
Safety Belts for Front Seats
Safety Belts for Rear Seats
Belt Care
Instrument Panel VW111
Instrument Panel VW113 and Convertible
Ignition/Steering Lock
Emergency Flasher Switch
Brake Warning Light
Headlight Switch (VW113/111)
Instrument Illumination (VW113/111)
Speedometer Dial
Fuel Gauge
Alternator/Oil Pressure Warning Light
The Lever Onthe Right Side
Turn Signals and Lane Changer
Headlight Dimmer
Windshield Wipers/Washer
Rear Window Defogger
Outside Mirror
Inside Day-Night Mirror
Assist Straps and Coat Hooks
Interior Light
Front/Rear Ashtray
Sun Visors
Controls for Manual Transmission
Clutch/Brake/Accelerator Pedal
Gearshift/Parking Brake Lever
The Automatic Stick Shift
Driving Ranges
Starting/Moving Off/Shifting/Stopping/Parking
For Quiet, Smooth Driving
For Maximum Acceleration
Starting Hints
Glove Compartment
Front/Rear Luggage Compartment
Heater Temperature Lever
Defroster Vents for Front Side Windows
Heat Distribution Lever for Front and Rear Footwells
Footwell Outlets
Hints for Defogging and Defrosting
Ventilation
Fresh Air Knobs/Fan
Sliding Roof
Fresh Air Control Knobs
Fresh Air Vents
How to Open/Close the Convertible Top
VW Auxiliary Heater
Air Volume Switch
Air Temperature Control
Air Discharge Louvers
Starting/Stopping the Air Conditioner
Operational/Maintenance Hints
Circuit Breaker
Rear/Front Towing
Trailer Hauling
VW Automatic Stick Shift
ATF Warning Light
Winter Operation
Battery
Emergency Equipment
Engine/Transmission Oil
Tire Pressures/Rotation/Wear
Spare Tire Pressure
Wheel Balancing
Spare Wheel
Tire Replacement/Care
Winter Tires
Jack
Changing a Wheel
Container for Windshield Washer Fluid
Brake Fluid Reservoir
Fuel Supply
Fuses
Additional Fuses
Washing Your VW
Waxing and Polishing
Weatherstrips
Removing Spots
Cloth Upholstery and Carpet
Leatherette and Interior Trim
Removing and Installing Rear Seat
Bulb Chart
Replacing Headlight Bulbs
Replacing Front Turn Signal/Parking Light Bulb or Side Marker Light Bulb
Replacing Rear Turn Signal/Parking Light Bulb or Side Marker Light Bulb
Replacing Plate Light Bulb
Replacing Interior Light Bulb
General Services
Adjusting or Replacing V-Belt
Removing/Cleaning/Installing Spark Plugs
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Changing the Engine Oil
Manual Transmission Oil
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Air Cleaner
Front Axle Lubrication
Dooe Hinges and Locks Lubrication
Engine Oil
Temperature Ranges of SAE Grades
Transmission Oil and Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
Grease
Lubricant Additives
Troubleshooting
Owner Relations
Technical Data
Engine with Manual Transmission
Chassis
Electrical System
Dimensions and Weights
Capacities
Performance
VW Computer Diagnosis and Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance at 600 Miles
Oil Change Service Every 3000 Miles
VW Computer Diagnosis
Engine and Clutch
Rear Axle and Transmission
Front Axle and Steering
Brakes, Wheels,Tires
Test Drive
Scheduled Maintenance Every 6000/12000/18000 Miles
Scheduled Maintenance Every 24000/30000/48000 Miles
Scheduled Maintenance Every 2 Years
Delivery Inspection
Additional Service Record
New Vehicle Delivery Inspection
Gas Station Information

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