Changing light bulbs -> Introduction for Your Volkswagen Beetle 4 Door Third Generation (2012-2019)

Changing light bulbs  
Introduction  
In this section you’ll find information about:  
Indicator light  
Information on light bulb replacement  
Changing a light bulb requires a certain amount of skill. If you are uncertain about how to proceed,  
Volkswagen recommends having the light bulb changed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an  
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Special training and knowledge are generally required when  
other vehicle parts must be disassembled to replace a bulb, or when HID – High Intensity Discharge  
(Xenon) headlights must be replaced.  
You should always keep a box in the vehicle with all the replacement bulbs required for traffic safety.  
Replacement bulbs are available from your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen  
Service Facility. The laws of some countries explicitly require you to have replacement bulbs in the  
vehicle.  
Driving with outside lights that do not work may be against the law.  
Additional light bulb specifications  
Some factory-installed light bulbs in the headlights or the rear lights may have different specifications  
than conventional light bulbs. Specifications are on the glass bulb or on the metal base.  
More information:  
Exterior views.  
Lights and Vision.  
Preparations for working in the engine compartment.  
Vehicle tool kit.  
Fuses.  
WARNING  
Crashes and other accidents can happen when you cannot see the road ahead and when you  
cannot be seen by other motorists.  
WARNING  
Improper replacement of burned out headlights and other light bulbs can cause serious  
personal injury.  
Stop! Always read and heed the WARNINGS before doing any work in the engine  
compartment.. The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a potentially dangerous area,  
and work in this area can lead to serious personal injury.  
HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) headlights get power from a high voltage source  
that can cause severe personal injury and even death if handled improperly.  
HB2 (H4) bulbs and HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) headlights are under high  
pressure and can explode if handled improperly.  
Always let a burned out light bulb cool down before replacing it.  
Never replace a light bulb unless you are familiar with all of the necessary procedures. In  
particular, never remove a headlight unless you know exactly how to carry out the job and  
have the correct tools and light bulbs.  
If you are uncertain about what to do, have the work performed by an authorized  
Volkswagen dealer, an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, or another qualified  
workshop. Serious personal injury may result from improperly performed work.  
We strongly recommend that you always have HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon)  
headlights and HB2 (H4) bulbs replaced by a qualified technician.  
Do not touch the glass of light bulbs with your bare hands. Fingerprints left on the bulb  
evaporate due to the heat when the bulb is switched on and cause the reflector to “cloud.”  
There are sharp edges on and around the headlight housing in the engine compartment  
and the rear light housing. Wear hand protection if you replace bulbs.  
NOTICE  
After replacing a headlight bulb or other light bulb, always make sure that the rubber covers or  
plastic caps have been properly and securely reinstalled to help prevent water from getting  
into the electrical connections and headlight housing and damaging the electrical system.  
You cannot replace the LEDs in LED daytime running lights. Contact your authorized  
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.  
Indicator light  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
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Lights  
up  
Possible cause  
Proper response  
Light bulb of the exterior vehicle lighting  
not working.  
Replace the light bulb that isn't working.  
When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function  
check. They go out after a few seconds.