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OPERATION AND PROGRAMMING

STLFVN2

Comfort Roof Control Module designed for

• Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio

Firmware v1.10 and up

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PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.

We explicitly point out that all functions of this control unit should be used only while exercising caution and responsibility. We can NOT be held liable for any damage or injury caused by installing or using this product. Operation must be supervised and paid attention to in order to ensure that there are no objects or persons in range of moving parts due to the fact that top mechanics do not have pinch protection. Please study and be aware of the procedures to interrupt an ongoing operation in an emergency.

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	This module comes with our USB Field Upgrade and Configuration Port! We recommend connecting it to a computer BEFORE YOU INSTALL and using our support app "m4cconnect" to do a quick firmware update check. M4cconnect as well as all other information regarding USB update and configuration can be found at www.mods4cars.com/usb. You can even configure and activate your favorite module functions and settings on screen before the module is installed in the car! It is a good idea to permanently install the USB cable with the module in the car, leaving the computer plug in an easily accessible spot for later use with a Wifi/3G/4G connected laptop.

Detailed function description (Factory setting underlined)

Function 1 - MODULE MODE + MASTER SWITCH ( 0=OFF / 1=ON )
The module can quickly and easily be enabled and disabled using this function. It acts like a master switch. When disabled, the module becomes completely inactive and behaves as if it was not installed while keeping all other function settings intact for when it is re-enabled later. • Setting 1 is the regular operation mode. EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: In order to avoid problems with diagnostic tools and to avoid confusion or risk of injury by unexpected top movement, we urge you to ALWAYS DISABLE the module before taking the car in for routine maintenance or lending it to a third person! In case of any top malfunction NEVER take the car with the module still installed to an unsuspecting dealer! In such cases ALWAYS contact Mods4Cars for support first at www.mods4cars.com or completely uninstall the module before a dealer visit.

Function 1 - MODULE MODE + MASTER SWITCH ( 0=OFF / 1=ON )

The module can quickly and easily be enabled and disabled using this function. It acts like a master switch. When disabled, the module becomes completely inactive and behaves as if it was not installed while keeping all other function settings intact for when it is re-enabled later.

• Setting 1 is the regular operation mode.

EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: In order to avoid problems with diagnostic tools and to avoid confusion or risk of injury by unexpected top movement, we urge you to ALWAYS DISABLE the module before taking the car in for routine maintenance or lending it to a third person! In case of any top malfunction NEVER take the car with the module still installed to an unsuspecting dealer! In such cases ALWAYS contact Mods4Cars for support first at www.mods4cars.com or completely uninstall the module before a dealer visit.

Function 2 - Console Switch One-Touch ( 0=OFF / 1=ON / 2=EXT )
This function allows full automatic top operation using the console switch. • Setting 1 enables One-Touch operation. • Setting 2 enables extended One-Touch operation. Top operation with the console switch: • Holding down the switch in either direction will operate the top as long as the switch is held. • Tap open to open the top and roll the windows up. • Tap open twice to only open the top. • Tap close to close the top and windows. • Tap close twice to only close the top. When set to EXTENDED mode, it is possible to turn the ignition off and pull the key out, while the top operation continues. Please use with extra caution to avoid injury by moving top parts! To interrupt an ongoing operation: Tap the console switch in any direction at any time - even if the top was started by remote!

Function 2 - Console Switch One-Touch ( 0=OFF / 1=ON / 2=EXT )

This function allows full automatic top operation using the console switch.

• Setting 1 enables One-Touch operation.
• Setting 2 enables extended One-Touch operation.

Top operation with the console switch:
• Holding down the switch in either direction will operate the top as long as the switch is held.
• Tap open to open the top and roll the windows up.
• Tap open twice to only open the top.
• Tap close to close the top and windows.
• Tap close twice to only close the top.

When set to EXTENDED mode, it is possible to turn the ignition off and pull the key out, while the top operation continues.
Please use with extra caution to avoid injury by moving top parts!

To interrupt an ongoing operation: Tap the console switch in any direction at any time - even if the top was started by remote!

Function 3 - Remote Top ( 0=OFF / 1=ON / 2=EXT )
This function allows full automatic top operation with the original remote fob by pressing the lock and unlock buttons. • Setting 1 allows opening and closing of the top by tapping the unlock and lock buttons on the remote multiple times. • Setting 1 allows extended opening and closing of the top by tapping the unlock and lock buttons on the remote multiple times. Top operation with the remote fob: • Tap unlock 3x to open the top and roll the windows up. • Tap unlock 4x to only open the top. • Tap lock 3x to close the top and roll the windows up. • Tap lock 4x to only close the top. When set to EXTENDED mode, it is possible to turn the ignition on and start the engine, while the roof operation continues. Please use with extra caution to avoid injury by moving top parts! PLEASE NOTE: For technical reasons it is NOT possible to automatically lower the windows all the way on the Beetle Convertible. Operations that do not raise the windows in the end will just leave the windows in the last position. If they were fully open to begin with, they will stay open. If they were closed then they will only lower about 1/3rd of the way and stay there. To interrupt an ongoing operation: Tap unlock or lock again. IMPORTANT: Keep in mind that Extended and Expert modes allow one time change (or multiple changes) of the door locks! In such case a second key press on the same button will be necessary to stop the top.

Function 3 - Remote Top ( 0=OFF / 1=ON / 2=EXT )

This function allows full automatic top operation with the original remote fob by pressing the lock and unlock buttons.

• Setting 1 allows opening and closing of the top by tapping the unlock and lock buttons on the remote multiple times.
• Setting 1 allows extended opening and closing of the top by tapping the unlock and lock buttons on the remote multiple times.

Top operation with the remote fob:
• Tap unlock 3x to open the top and roll the windows up.
• Tap unlock 4x to only open the top.
• Tap lock 3x to close the top and roll the windows up.
• Tap lock 4x to only close the top.

When set to EXTENDED mode, it is possible to turn the ignition on and start the engine, while the roof operation continues.
Please use with extra caution to avoid injury by moving top parts!

PLEASE NOTE: For technical reasons it is NOT possible to automatically lower the windows all the way on the Beetle Convertible. Operations that do not raise the windows in the end will just leave the windows in the
last position. If they were fully open to begin with, they will stay open. If they were closed then they will only lower about 1/3rd of the way and stay there.

To interrupt an ongoing operation: Tap unlock or lock again. IMPORTANT: Keep in mind that Extended and Expert modes allow one time change (or multiple changes) of the door locks! In such case a second key press on the same button will be necessary to stop the top.

Function 4 - Remote Windows ( 0=OFF / 1=HOLD / 2=TAP / 3=BOTH )
This function allows separate control of the windows with the original remote fob by pressing the lock and unlock buttons. IMPORTANT: On the Beetle the windows do not roll all the way down. They only lower about 5cm / 2in. • Setting 1 (Hold) allows opening and closing of the windows by holding down the unlock and lock buttons on the remote. • Setting 2 (Tap) allows opening and closing of the windows by tapping the unlock and lock buttons on the remote multiple times. • Setting 3 (Both) allows both of the methods to be used. Window operation with the remote fob using HOLD: • Hold unlock down for about 2 sec: Open all windows. • Hold lock down for about 2 sec: Close all windows. Window operation with the remote fob using TAPS: • Tap unlock 2x in 1 sec intervals: Open all windows. • Tap lock 2x in 1 sec intervals: Close all windows.

Function 4 - Remote Windows ( 0=OFF / 1=HOLD / 2=TAP / 3=BOTH )

This function allows separate control of the windows with the original remote fob by pressing the lock and unlock buttons.
IMPORTANT: On the Beetle the windows do not roll all the way down. They only lower about 5cm / 2in.

• Setting 1 (Hold) allows opening and closing of the windows by holding down the unlock and lock buttons on the remote.
• Setting 2 (Tap) allows opening and closing of the windows by tapping the unlock and lock buttons on the remote multiple times.
• Setting 3 (Both) allows both of the methods to be used.

Window operation with the remote fob using HOLD:
• Hold unlock down for about 2 sec: Open all windows.
• Hold lock down for about 2 sec: Close all windows.

Window operation with the remote fob using TAPS:
• Tap unlock 2x in 1 sec intervals: Open all windows.
• Tap lock 2x in 1 sec intervals: Close all windows.

Function 5 - Console Switch Invert ( 0=OFF / 1=ON )
This function allows reversing the direction of the console switch. • Setting 1 activates reversed direction operation.

Programming
	This module offers several different functions, each with several settings. All functions and settings are described in detail above and a quick reference table (matrix) can be found at the end of this manual. We recommend printing the matrix and storing it in the glove box! To activate the programming mode, turn the ignition fully ON (no need to start the engine), then hold down the convertible top switch in the direction the top is already in (open when the top is open, close when the top is closed) until a sound is heard. Now let go. The module shows the current function via a high beep and that function's setting via a low beep. As an example, the high beep sounds 1x and the low beep sounds 2x: Function 1 is currently set to setting 2. To select the function, pull the top switch down briefly. To change the setting of the selected function, push the roof switch up briefly. A brief pull advances to the next function. After reading the current function and setting via the sounds heard, a short push increases the setting. To end programming mode, either turn the ignition off or hold down the top switch in either direction for a longer time (about 5 sec) until a beep is heard. Programming mode also terminates automatically after 60 sec. of inactivity.

Programming

This module offers several different functions, each with several settings. All functions and settings are described in detail above and a quick reference table (matrix) can be found at the end of this manual. We recommend printing the matrix and storing it in the glove box!
To activate the programming mode, turn the ignition fully ON (no need to start the engine), then hold down the convertible top switch in the direction the top is already in (open when the top is open, close when the top is closed) until a sound is heard. Now let go.
The module shows the current function via a high beep and that function's setting via a low beep. As an example, the high beep sounds 1x and the low beep sounds 2x: Function 1 is currently set to setting 2.
To select the function, pull the top switch down briefly. To change the setting of the selected function, push the roof switch up briefly. A brief pull advances to the next function. After reading the current function and setting via the sounds heard, a short push increases the setting.

To end programming mode, either turn the ignition off or hold down the top switch in either direction for a longer time (about 5 sec) until a beep is heard. Programming mode also terminates automatically after 60 sec. of inactivity.

Function/Setting Matrix (green fields are defaults)
Product: STLFVN2 - SmartTOP for Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio Firmware: v1.10 and up
	SETTING 0	SETTING 1	SETTING 2	SETTING 3
Function 1	OFF	ON
MODULE MODE + MASTER SWITCH	Module Disabled	Module Enabled
Function 2	OFF	ON	EXT
Console Switch One-Touch	Factory behavior	One-Touch operation	Extended mode
Function 3	OFF	ON	EXT
Remote Top	No remote functions	Active	Extended
Function 4	OFF	HOLD	TAP	BOTH
Remote Windows	No remote functions	Hold remote for 2 sec.	Tap remote 2x	Hold and Tap enabled
Function 5	OFF	ON
Console Switch Invert	Factory Behavior	Switch inverted