General Safety Precautions

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, and 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Observe the following to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage:

WARNING: There is a risk of injury and accident from accidentally engaging a gear when the engine is running.

Move the selector lever into "P" and set the parking brake before working on a running engine.

To prevent personal injury and damage to electrical and electronic components, observe the following:

Connect and disconnect test equipment only when the ignition is off.

CAUTION: Risk of damaging electronic components when disconnecting the battery.

Complete the steps for disconnecting the battery.
Always turn off the ignition before disconnecting the battery.

-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to Removal and Installation .