2019 Volkswagen Beetle Owners Manual - Important vehicle labels

Important vehicle labels

Factory-installed safety certificates, stickers, and signs containing important information regarding vehicle operation can be found in the engine compartment and on certain vehicle components, such as inside the fuel filler flap, on the passenger sun visor, in the driver door jamb, or on the luggage compartment floor.

• Do not remove, alter, or render unusable or illegible any safety certificates, stickers, and labels.

• If vehicle components bearing safety certificates, stickers, or labels are replaced, make certain that the firm doing the work attaches new conforming certificates, stickers, or labels to the same part of the new components.

Safety Compliance Certification Label

A safety certificate affixed to the door jamb in the driver door confirms that at time of production all necessary safety standards and requirements of the traffic safety agency of the respective country were met. The month and year of production as well as the vehicle identification number may be listed as well.

Radiator fan and high voltage warning sticker

A warning sticker about the radiator fan and the high voltage of the electrical system is located in the engine compartment next to the engine hood release. The vehicle ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.

Tire inflation pressure label

A tire inflation pressure label is on the driver door jamb  .

Fuel grade sticker

An information sticker listing the correct fuel grade for your vehicle  .

WARNING

Disregarding or exceeding stated values for weights, loads, dimensions and maximum speed may result in accidents and serious personal injuries.

WARNING

Improper vehicle care and use, as well as improper changes to the vehicle, increase the risk of accidents and injuries.

• Obey all applicable legal requirements.

• Read your Owner's Manual and heed all WARNINGS.

NOTE

Improper vehicle care and use, as well as improper changes to the vehicle, can result in damage to the vehicle.

• Obey all applicable legal requirements.

• Perform service according to the specifications in the ⇒BookletWarranty and Maintenance,.

• Read your Owner's Manual and heed all WARNINGS.

Air conditioning system operating fluids

Refrigerant

A label in your engine compartment identifies the type and amount of refrigerant included in your vehicle's air conditioning system. The label is at the front of the engine compartment, near the refrigerant cap.

Warning: System should only be serviced by trained technicians.

Refrigerant type.

Lubricant type.

See service information (available at authorized Volkswagen dealers or Volkswagen Service Facilities).

Only trained technicians may service the air conditioning system.

Flammable refrigerant.

Properly dispose of all components and never permit salvaged or recycled components to be installed in your vehicle.

Air conditioning system lubricant

The compressor of your air conditioning system contains up to about 7 oz. (210 ml) of lubricant. The specific type and amount of lubricant used in your vehicle's compressor can be found in:

WARNING

The air conditioning system should only be serviced by a trained technician to help ensure proper and safe operation.

NOTE

• Never permit the air conditioning evaporator to be repaired or replaced with one removed from a used or salvaged vehicle.

• New replacement MAC evaporators must be certified and labeled as meeting SAE Standard J2842 HFO-1234yf and R744.

Driving your vehicle outside of the United States and Canada

Government regulations in the United States and Canada require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for the U.S. and Canada differ from vehicles sold in other countries.

If you want to drive the car in another country for a short time, please see the information in the checklist  .

If you plan to take your vehicle outside the continental limits of the United States or Canada, there is the possibility that:

• Fuel with the appropriate rating for your vehicle's engine requirements may not be readily available.

• Service may be inadequate due to lack of proper service facilities, tools, or testing equipment.

• Replacement parts may not be readily available.

• 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 the United States and Canada.

NOTE

Volkswagen is not responsible for mechanical damage that may result from substandard fuel or service or the unavailability of Genuine Volkswagen parts.

• Volkswagen is not responsible if the vehicle does not meet the respective legal requirements in other countries and continents.

Radio antenna and reception

If the Infotainment system was installed at the factory, the radio antenna may be installed in different locations in the vehicle:

Radio antenna locations (Beetle Coupe models only)

• On the inside of the rear window with the rear window defroster,

• On the inside of the rear side windows,

• On the inside of the windshield,

• On the vehicle roof.

Antennas on the insides of windows are thin wires.

Radio antenna locations (Beetle Convertible models only)

• In the trunk lid,

• On the inside of the front windshield.

NOTE

Antennas installed on the insides of windows can be damaged by abrasive objects or by corrosive or acidic cleaning agents or other chemicals. Do not place any stickers on the windshield-integrated antenna and never clean the antenna with corrosive or acidic cleaning agents or other chemicals.

Operating electrical devices near the integrated windshield antenna may interfere with AM radio reception.

Component protection

Some electronic components and control units in the vehicle may be equipped with a component protection feature, for example, the Infotainment system.

Component protection is a protective feature that helps to:

• Prevent any factory-installed parts from functioning fully if they are installed into other vehicles (for example, after theft),

• Prevent full function of components outside of the vehicle,

• Allow legitimate installation or exchange of parts and control units by a professional should they require service.

If a component protection-related message appears in the instrument cluster display, see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Volkswagen service information

Volkswagen service information is published as soon as possible after model introduction.

To order service information contact:

Volkswagen Technical Literature Ordering Center

www.literature.vw.com

WARNING

Improperly performed repairs and modifications can cause vehicle damage and malfunctions, and can impair the efficiency of driver assistance systems and the airbag system. This can lead to accidents and severe personal injuries.

• Have repairs and vehicle modifications performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

NOTE

Improper vehicle care and use, as well as improper changes to the vehicle, can result in damage to the vehicle.

• Obey all applicable legal requirements.

• Perform service according to the specifications in the ⇒BookletWarranty and Maintenance,.

• Read your Owner's Manual and heed all WARNINGS.

Declaration of Compliance, Telecommunications and Electronic Systems

Radio Frequency Devices and Radiocommunication Equipment User Manual Notice.

Radio-based equipment

• Mobile Phone Package

• Electronic immobilizer

• Remote control vehicle key

• Keyless Access with push-button start

• Car-Net Online Connectivity Unit (USA only)

• Park Distance Control (PDC) system

• Blind Spot Monitor

• 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.

Reporting Safety Defects

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Volkswagen of America, Inc. 3800 Hamlin Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Volkswagen of America, Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);

go to http://www.nhtsa.gov;

or write to: