Volkswagen NEW BEETLE, NEW BEETLE CABRIOLET User Manual

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PVW194BEA

The New Beetle

and New Beetle Cabriolet


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A unique exterior and interior.

New Beetle driving is about enjoyment. So to maximise your enjoyment we thought you’d appreciate loads of great features. Like ESP, power steering, central locking, front electric windows and body-coloured door mirrors with integrated indicators which are also electrically heated and adjustable. The driver’s side door mirror is also fitted with wide angle glass to make overtaking safer.

You’ll also find a powerful ‘Gamma’ radio/CD player with six loudspeakers in the New Beetle, and 10 in the New Beetle Cabriolet. It not only provides terrific stereo sound – it also blends perfectly with the New Beetle’s dashboard design.

			01			The unique interior of the New Beetle is trimmed with ‘Eclipse’
						cloth upholstery, and features a useful front centre armrest with
						storage compartment.
02	03				02	An extensive list of interior features includes a digital clock and
02	03	04		05		exterior temperature gauge.
					03 The remote switches for the boot and petrol cover are positioned
						in the driver’s door for easy reach.
					04	A glance at the clear and easy to read dashboard will provide you
						with important data.
					05	Sporty 16" ‘Houston’ alloy wheels with 205/55 tyres are standard on
						the Luna 1.4 litre and Luna 1.6 litre models for both the New Beetle
						and New Beetle Cabriolet.

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Wherever you sit in the New Beetle Cabriolet you’ll always enjoy a comfortable place in the sun. It’s all down to ergonomic design – the way that comfort and space are both achieved to maximum effect, ensuring the New Beetle Cabriolet is a fully accomplished four seater. The harmonious blend of design and function is also evident in the dashboard area, where the driver enjoys a clear view of the instruments and will find all controls within easy reach. In fact, all around you’ll find proof of the New Beetle Cabriolet’s high quality workmanship and attention to detail – even down to the unique vase for your favourite flower.

01 The attractive and durable seat upholstery in ‘Eclipse’ design comes in a range of appealing colours. Interior shown is New Beetle Cabriolet 1.9 TDI.

02All models in the New Beetle Cabriolet range have electric front and rear windows as standard. Located in the driver’s door, the controls can operate the windows individually or all at once. So it’s easy to remove the last barrier between you and the feeling of pure freedom that only a cabriolet can deliver.

For comfort and safety the front electric windows feature a onetouch open and close facility and anti-trapping protection, should anything be in the way.

03To improve all-round vision, the body-coloured door mirrors are both heated and electrically adjustable. Their simple operation makes adjustment for individual drivers a fast

and easy process. These door mirrors also feature integrated indicators to make your

intentions totally clear.

04The height and reach adjustable steering wheel ensures the optimum driving position.

05Manual air conditioning provides year round comfort. Standard on 1.9 TDI, 2.0 litre and 1.8T models.

06Amongst its extensive list of features, the ‘Gamma’ radio boasts a single CD player, 30 station presets, a scan

facility and Traffic Information Memory (TIM).

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01‘Easy entry’ seats make it easier for rear passengers to get in and out. As you unlock the backrest, the front seats automatically slide

forwards. Carpet mats help protect the interior and are standard on 1.9 TDI models and above, and optional on all other models.

02For night-time use, the vanity mirror is illuminated.

03The cup holders keep your drinks safe and within easy reach.

04Driver’s and front passenger’s seat height adjustment will help you achieve the most comfortable

seating position.

05The standard front centre armrest doubles as a handy storage compartment and houses the optional six CD autochanger. Interior shown features optional leather* upholstery.

06Always close to hand. The New Beetle Cabriolet’s door pockets

provide plenty of room for maps, books, CDs, suncream or sunglasses.

07With the first drop, the New Beetle Cabriolet’s rain sensor activates the windscreen wipers and adjusts their speed to the intensity of the rainfall. With similar ingenuity, the anti-dazzle rear-view mirror automatically darkens if lights from a following car are too bright.

Optional on all New Beetle models.

We hope you’ll agree that the New Beetle and New Beetle Cabriolet are somewhat special when you compare them with other cars on the road today. Their individuality and practical solutions are part of their appeal. For example, as a two door, we designed some special front seats that lift up and away, so it’s easy to get into the back. This simple task is almost effortless due to the design detail.

We’ve also included numerous features for your convenience, such as the two removable cup holders incorporated into the centre console. We allowed plenty of storage space, hence the net pockets on the front doors of the New Beetle, the door pockets in the front of the New Beetle Cabriolet, the document pockets on the rear of the front seats, the glove compartment and the front centre armrest (front centre armrest storage area is reduced if the optional front armrest-mounted six CD autochanger is fitted).

* Some parts of leather interior will contain artificial leather.

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Why have all the fun, when you can share the exhilaration?

	Model shown is 2.0 litre with optional metallic paint.

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Volkswagen NEW BEETLE, NEW BEETLE CABRIOLET User Manual

The sun is rising.

Simply unlock the New Beetle Cabriolet’s hood and then hold the operating button as the electrically operated hood glides down.* As it concertinas and folds flat, it comes to rest on the tail end. From start to finish, this elegant operation has taken just 13 seconds. For neatness, it can then be tucked under the tailored hood cover that is colour co-ordinated to the chosen upholstery colour of your New Beetle Cabriolet. Beauty needn’t affect functionality.

01 – 04 The multilayered textile hood of the New Beetle Cabriolet can be opened and closed both quickly and easily. When closed,

its taut fit is a particularly impressive element of the car’s design, creating an atmosphere where outside noises can barely be heard.

It even features a glass, heated rear screen. The choice of fine quality materials and the highest standards of workmanship help ensure the hood’s exceptional durability – against abrasion, the weather and even the brushes

of a car wash.

05 Releasing the hood is simple. Just push and twist the handle to unlock, then leave the rest to the electric assistance.*

06 If you are travelling briskly, wind buffeting can be reduced by a wind deflector. Available as an optional extra, it can be fitted in seconds to

Model shown is 1.9 TDI with optional 17" ‘Sarasota’ alloy wheels and front fog lights. reduce air turbulence.

07 Fitted in the centre console, the control for the power hood can be easily reached.*

As a precautionary measure, a hood warning light near the release handle will inform you if the hood is not securely locked.

* Manual hood on Luna 1.4 litre models.

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Model shown is 2.0 litre with optional Sunflower paint.

Performance-enhanced beauty.

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01 The narrow tolerances between the panels highlight the exceptional build quality.

02The use of computerised construction techniques helps ensure the precise

fit of every panel.

03Perfect workmanship provides a perfect finish.

A galvanised body can be admired for years to come.

With the Volkswagen New Beetle and New Beetle Cabriolet, quality takes on a new importance. Because with a car that looks so good, you’ll want to enjoy its classic design for as long as possible. The complete body of both models is therefore galvanised to protect against corrosion. Moreover, your

Volkswagen retailer even gives you a 12-year warranty against rusting through.

The excellent build quality of the New Beetle and New Beetle Cabriolet is evident in many other ways, for example, the narrow and uniform gaps between the body panels. Such precision build is possible because of its

great body rigidity achieved through special bonding techniques on areas of particular strain. Close fit panels have numerous benefits including reduced wind noise and improved aerodynamics which in turn lead to reduced fuel consumption. Not only is body strength an important safety measure, it’s also key to great roadholding.

Impressive build quality is not only seen, it can be heard and felt as well.

Like the sound the door makes as it closes or how the refined interior surfaces are pleasant to touch.

The excellent quality also shows in another, crucial field: repair friendliness. The wings and bumpers are made of resilient plastic and bolted to the body. Consequently, some panels can be exchanged in minutes, for example after parking damage.

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01 The standard side airbags help	03 The front passenger airbag can
protect the driver and front	be deactivated, to allow the use
seat passenger in the event	of a rear facing child seat, by the
of a side impact.	simple turn of a key.

02Driver and front passenger airbags are standard to help protect the front seat occupants.

	05 In a potentially dangerous situation,
	the Electronic Stabilisation Programme
	(ESP) will intervene to diffuse the
	problem. Through the brake and
	engine management systems, it will
	specifically slow down individual
	wheels for greater stability. However,
	this enhanced system should not
	lead to carelessness, because ESP
	cannot defy the laws of physics.
	In conjunction with ESP, two other
	systems are in force to provide
	improved roadholding and safety.
	They are Electronic Differential Lock
	(EDL) and Traction Control (ASR) –
04	a formidable combination to help
	the vehicle’s stability and grip on
	poor or wet surfaces.
	06 The New Beetle Cabriolet’s rollover
	protection system is hidden behind
	the rear backrests. Through intelligent
	electronic sensors, the possibility of
	a rollover or impact will be detected
	and immediate action taken. Within
	milliseconds the rollover bars will
	eject and, together with the reinforced
04 ABS helps you to steer around	windscreen frame, provide protection
potential hazards, under hard	to passengers.
braking, by preventing the wheels
from locking.

The epitome of modern day safety.

We know you’ll enjoy driving the New Beetle, but we want you to feel totally safe and secure as well. The chassis, for example, is strengthened at important points across the bodywork. Such joints absorb energy, and help to keep the inner protective safety cell intact following a collision. You’ll also notice that in the New Beetle Cabriolet there’s no rollover bar to obstruct the view of the clear blue sky. You can be assured however that

it’s there if you need it. At the slightest hint of a roll or impact, rollover bars eject from the rear backrests and together with a reinforced windscreen frame provide exceptional protection to passengers.

In addition to front airbags (passenger’s front airbag can be deactivated if required), the driver and front passenger have the reassurance of side airbags, an Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) for exceptional roadholding on poor or wet surfaces and front active head restraints which help lower the risk of whiplash injuries in the event of an accident. The two rear passengers are protected by three-point seat belts and head restraints.

In fact, there are numerous electronic features that are constantly monitoring and assessing the driving situation and they are ready to react in milliseconds should the need arise. We believe that prevention

is the safest form of protection. And when you feel safe, you can enjoy the touring experience of the New Beetle and New Beetle Cabriolet even more.

In addition, there is the innovative Isofix child seat mounting system. This allows children’s seats, equipped with the Isofix system, to be fitted securely to the New Beetle and New Beetle Cabriolet’s body via eyes between the rear seat backrest and seat base. Child seats with the Isofix system can be purchased from your Volkswagen retailer.

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Model shown is 2.0 litre with optional pearl effect paint.

Life isn’t just black and white…

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