2019 Volkswagen Beetle Owners Manual - Front view

Front view

Fig. 1 Vehicle front overview.

Key to  :

Inside mirror with sensor on the mirror base for:

Rain sensor (if equipped)  

Low-light sensor (if equipped)  

Windshield wipers  

Engine hood release  

Headlights (on left and right)  

Fog lights/static cornering lights (on left and right, if equipped)  

Threaded hole for the front towing eye (behind cover)  

Turn signals (on left and right)  

Park Distance Control (PDC) sensors (on left and right, if equipped)  

Side view (Beetle Coupe)

Fig. 2 Vehicle side overview (Beetle Coupe models).

Key to  :

Fuel filler flap  

Roof antenna  

Outside door handle  

Outside mirror  

Additional turn signal light (if equipped)  

Lift points for the jack  

Side marker light  

Side view (Beetle Convertible)

Fig. 3 Vehicle side overview (Beetle Convertible models).

Key to  :

Fuel filler flap  

Convertible top  

Outside door handle  

Outside mirror  

Additional turn signal light (if equipped)  

Lift points for the jack  

Side marker light  

Rear view (Beetle Coupe)

Fig. 4 Vehicle rear overview (Beetle Coupe models).

Key to  :

Rear window:

Rear window defroster  

High-mounted brake light  

Taillights (on left and right)  ,  

Volkswagen emblem. Area for:

Trunk lid release  

Rear View Camera system (if equipped)  

License plate lights  ,  

Threaded hole for the rear towing eye (behind cover)  

Roof antenna  

Sensors for the Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert (approximate location on left and right, if equipped)  

Park Distance Control (PDC) sensors (on left and right, if equipped)  

Rear view (Beetle Convertible)

Fig. 5 Vehicle rear overview (Beetle Convertible models).

Key to  :

Rear window:

Rear window defroster  

High-mounted brake light  

Taillights (on left and right)  ,  

Volkswagen emblem. Area for:

Trunk lid release  

Rear View Camera system (if equipped)  

License plate lights  ,  

Threaded hole for the rear towing eye (behind cover)  

Convertible top  

Sensors for the Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert (approximate location on left and right, if equipped)  

Park Distance Control (PDC) sensors (on left and right, if equipped)  

Driver door overview

Fig. 6 Overview of the driver door.

Key to  :

Door handle  

Power locking button for locking and unlocking the vehicle  –  

Knob for adjusting the outside mirrors  

Adjusting outside mirrors  –  – 

Outside mirror heating 

Switches for operating the power windows  

Power windows 

Switch for opening or closing all windows at the same time  (Beetle Convertible models only)

Indicator light for the power locking system  

Lever for releasing the engine hood  

Bottle holder  

Reflector

Driver side overview

Fig. 7 Driver side overview.

Key to  :

Instrument cluster:

Instruments  

Display  

Warning and indicator lights  

Headlight switch  

Off position 

Automatic headlights  (if equipped)

Low beams 

Fog lights   (if equipped)

Lever for  :

Turning high beams on or off  – 

Headlight flasher 

Turn signals 

Cruise control (if equipped)  –  –  –  –  

Windshield wiper and washer lever  

Windshield wiper  – 

Intermittent operation for windshield wipers 

Windshield wiper 

One-tap wiping  x

Windshield wiper 

Automatic wipe/wash for windshield 

Multi-function steering wheel controls  

Volume setting for radio, navigation system notifications (if applicable), or telephone calls  – 

Voice control activation or mute button for the radio, depending on equipment 

Button for accepting telephone calls 

Audio, navigation  – 

Control buttons for the Volkswagen Information System  –  – , , , 

Ignition switch (vehicles without Keyless Access) or location for the emergency start feature for the Keyless Access system  

Dimmer control for the instrument and switch illumination  

Lever for the adjustable steering wheel  

Horn (only works when the ignition is switched on)

Pedals  

Driver front airbag  

Air vents  –  –  

Storage compartment  

Switch for background lighting (in the doors)  and headlight range adjustment (if equipped)  

Upper center console

Fig. 8 Overview of the upper center console.

Key to  :

Buttons for:

Emergency flashers  

Park Distance Control (if equipped)  

PASSENGER AIR BAG   light (front airbag for front seat passenger)  

Infotainment system (factory-installed) ⇒BookletInfotainment System,

Controls for:

Manual air conditioning  

Climatronic  

Air vents  –  –  

Passenger seat heating button  

Driver seat heating button  

Additional instruments (if equipped)  

Lower center console

Fig. 9 Overview of the lower center console.

Key to  :

Lever for:

Automatic transmission  

Parking brake lever  

Storage compartment with cup holders in the center console  

Storage compartment  

With AUX-in jack  and/or USB port  ⇒BookletInfotainment System,

Starter button (for vehicles with Keyless Access)  –  –  

Center armrest with storage compartment (if equipped)  

12 Volt socket  

Front passenger side overview

Fig. 10 Overview of the front passenger side.

Key to  :

Passenger front airbag location in the instrument panel (approximate)  

Opening handle for the upper glove compartment (if equipped)  

Air vents  –  –  

Inside the lower glove compartment: SET button for Tire Pressure Monitoring System   

Opening handle for the lower glove compartment  

Roof console

Fig. 11 In the roof console: Button for opening and closing the convertible top (Beetle Convertible models).

Symbols on the roof console (Beetle Coupe models only)

Symbols on the roof console (Beetle Convertible models only)