Information On Light Bulb Replacement - Volkswagen Beetle 2014 Owner's Manual

WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to
break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.
Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
Failure of a single LED within a taillight is not indicated. However, the
on if all LEDs fail.

Information on light bulb replacement

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Checklist
Steps for replacing a light bulb. Please carry out these steps only in the order listed ⇒
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place on level and firm ground at a safe distance from traffic.
2. Apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving , Braking and parking.
3. Turn the light switch to 0 position, Lights.
4. Move the turn signal lever to neutral position, Lights.
5. Automatic transmission: Shift the transmission into Park (P), Shifting.
6. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch, Starting and stopping the engine.
7. Manual transmission: Engage a gear, Shifting.
8. Let orientation lighting go out, Lights.
9. Let the burned out light bulb cool down.
10. Check if the fuse is blown, Fuses.
11. Replace the burned out light bulb according to instructions ⇒
bulb with a good bulb with the same specifications. Specifications are on the glass bulb or on the
metal base.
12. Never touch the glass of the light bulb with your bare hands. Fingerprints can cloud the outer
surface of the light bulb when heated, affecting the lighting power, clouding the reflector, and
reducing the brightness.
13. Always make sure that the new bulb works. If the bulb does not work, it may not be installed
correctly; the connection plug may not be completely seated; the corresponding fuse may be
burned out; or the bulb may be bad.
14. Always have the headlights adjusted by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility after a headlight bulb has been replaced.
indicator light will come
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. Always replace a burned-out light