VW Beetle Convertible owners manual page 142

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Please perform these steps only in the order listed. Step Vehicles without Keyless AccessVehicles with Keyless Access 4. Turn the vehicle key to position ⇒ fig. 96 (2) Briefly press the starter button ⇒ fig. 97 – do – do not depress the accelerator pedal. not depress the accelerator pedal. An authorized vehicle key must be inside the vehicle in order to start the engine. 5. When the engine starts, release the vehicleWhe n the engine starts, release the starter key. button. 6. If the engine does not start, switch off theIf the engine does not start, switch off the ignition and start again after about 1 minute.ignition and start again after about 1 minute. Use the emergency start feature if necessary 7. Release the parking brake when you are rea dy to start driving WARNING Never leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running. The vehicle could move suddenly, especially when the vehicle is in gear, resulting in accidents and personal injury. WARNING “Starting fluids” can explode and can cause a “run-away” vehicle condition. x Never use starting assist fluids. NOTICE x You can damage the starter or the engine if you try to start the engine when the vehicle is still moving, or if you try to restart the engine right after switching it off. x Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle acceleration, and heavy engine loads when the engine is cold. x Do not try to start the engine by pushing o trowing the vehicle. Unburned fuel can get into the catalytic converter and damage it. The steering column may also be locked. Do not let your vehicle warm up while standing; instead, start driving right away after making sure that you have good visibility through all windows. This will help the engine reach operating temperature faster and keep down emissions. Major consumers of electricity are temporarily switched off when the engine is being started. After starting a cold engine, there may be increased operating noises for a few seconds. This is normal and harmless. When outside temperatures are below +41 °F (+5 °C) and the diesel fueled preheater is activated, minor fume build-up may occur underneath the vehicle.

owners manual VW Beetle Convertible

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