Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (2015 year). Instruction — part 25

NOTICE

Always make sure the towing eye is screwed all the way into threaded hole so that it is secure.
If not, it could be pulled out while your vehicle is being towed.

Installing the rear towing eye (Beetle R-Line)

Fig. 184 In the right rear bumper: Removing the cover.

Fig. 185 In the right rear bumper: Installing the towing eye.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

There is a threaded hole for the towing eye in the right rear bumper behind a cover

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fig. 185

,

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.

Always keep the towing eye in the vehicle and stow it securely.

Follow the towing instructions

⇒ Tips on towing.

Installing the rear towing eye

Take the towing eye, the lug wrench, and the screwdriver out of the vehicle tool kit in the luggage

compartment

⇒ Vehicle tool kit.

Push on the cover at the lower area

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fig. 184

(arrow) so that it pops out.

Remove the cover and let it hang from the bumper.

Screw the towing eye counterclockwise into the threaded hole as far as it will go (arrow)

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fig. 185

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. Use the lug wrench to turn and tighten the towing eye completely and securely.

When towing is complete, unscrew the towing eye clockwise to remove it.

Position the lower tab of the cover

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fig. 184

into the opening in the bumper and carefully push on

the upper area of the cover until it has locked in place.

NOTICE

Always make sure the towing eye is screwed all the way into threaded hole so that it is secure.
If not, it could be pulled out while your vehicle is being towed.

Driving tips while towing

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Towing requires some experience, especially when using a tow rope. Both drivers must be familiar
with the techniques required for towing. Inexperienced drivers should not try to tow a vehicle or to
drive a vehicle that is being towed.

Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle, and avoid jerking the tow rope. When towing on an
unpaved road, there is always a risk of overloading and damaging the attachment points.

If your vehicle is being towed, it can still signal turns even if the emergency flashers are activated, as
long as the ignition is switched on. Use the turn signal in the normal way. The emergency flashers go
off as long as the turn signal is blinking. As soon as the turn signal lever returns to its neutral position,
the emergency flashers are automatically activated again.

As the driver of the vehicle being towed:

If your vehicle is the one being towed, the ignition switch must be switched on to keep the steering

wheel from locking. Also make sure that the turn signals, horn, windshield wipers, and windshield
washers work properly.

Since power steering does not work when the engine is switched off, more effort is needed to steer

the vehicle.

Since the brake booster also does not work when the engine is stopped, you will need to press

harder on the brake pedal to slow down or stop. Do not hit the towing vehicle.

Read and heed the information and WARNINGS in the towing vehicle's owner's manual.

As the driver of the towing vehicle:

Drive especially carefully and accelerate gently. Avoid sudden driving maneuvers.
Brake earlier and more gently than usual and with light pedal pressure.
Read and heed the information and WARNINGS in the owner's manual of the vehicle being towed.

Abbreviations

Abbreviation Meaning

5S man

5-speed manual transmission

6S auto

6-speed automatic transmission

6S man

6-speed manual transmission

ABS

Anti-lock Brake System

AKI

Anti-Knock Index

ANSI

American National Standards Institute

ASR

Anti-Slip Regulation

ATA

Anti-Theft Alarm system

BAS

Brake Assist System

ccm

Cubic centimeter – metric unit of measure for engine displacement

CID

Cubic inch displacement – unit of measure for engine displacement

cm

Centimeter – metric unit of measure for length

CO

2

Carbon dioxide

DIN

Deutsches Institut für Normung (German Institute for Standardization)

DPF

Diesel Particulate Filter

DRL

Daytime Running Lights

DSG

®

DSG automated transmission

EDL

Electronic Differential Lock

EN

European Norm

EPC

Engine control (Electronic Power Control)

ESC

Electronic Stability Control

g/km

Generated carbon monoxide amount in grams per kilometer driven

GAWR

Gross Axle Weight Rating

GVWR

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

HID

High Intensity Discharge headlights (Xenon)

hp

Horsepower – unit of measure for engine power

kg

Kilogram – metric unit of measure for weight

kN

Kilonewton – a unit of measure for force

kp

Kilopond – unit of measure for force

kPa

Kilopascal – unit of measure for tire pressure

kW

Kilowatt – engine rating

LED

Light Emitting Diode

m

Meter – metric unit of measure for length

MDI

Media Device Interface (MEDIA-IN)

MFI

Multi-Function Indicator

Nm

Newton meter – unit of measure for engine torque

RON

Research Octane Number – measurement of anti-knock resistance of gasoline

rpm

Engine revolutions per minute (engine speed)

SAE

Society of Automotive Engineers

TDI

®

Turbocharged diesel engine with direct fuel injection

TSI

®

Turbocharged gasoline engine with direct fuel injection

XDL

Extension of the Electronic Differential Lock system