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Introduction
In this section youll find information about:
Indicator lights
Indicator lights
Turn signal lever and high beam switch
Switching lights on and off
Switching lights on and off
Lights and vision features
Lights and vision features
Lights and vision features
Coming home and Leaving home feature (orientation lighting)
Instrument panel lighting
Interior and reading lights
More information:
Exterior views
Volkswagen Information System
Changing a light bulb
WARNING
Crashes and other accidents can happen when you cannot see the road ahead and when you
cannot be seen by other motorists.
Always switch on the low beam headlights at dusk or when it is dark and whenever the
weather is bad or visibility is poor.
WARNING
Headlights that are aimed too high and improper use of the headlight flasher or high beams
can blind and distract other drivers. This can lead to a crash and serious personal injuries.
Always make sure that headlights are properly adjusted.
Never use the headlight flasher or high-beams when they can blind or distract other
drivers.
Indicator lights
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Lights
Possible cause Proper response
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Replace burned out bulb or
One or more driving lights not working or if all light bulbs are OK, see an authorized
cornering light malfunction. Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service facility.
Fog lights switched on (indicator light on
the headlight switch).
Left or right turn signal.
The indicator light blinks twice as fast if a Check the turn signals on the vehicle and
turn signal is not working on the vehicle or
the trailer.
the trailer.
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.
WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to
break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.
Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Whenever stalled or stopped for repair, move the vehicle a safe distance off the road, stop
the engine, turn on the emergency flashers, and use other warning devices to warn
approaching traffic.
Never park the vehicle in areas where the hot catalytic converter and exhaust system can
come into contact with dry grass, brush, spilled fuel, oil, or other material that can catch fire.
A broken down vehicle presents a high accident risk for itself and others. Switch on
emergency flashers and set up a warning triangle to warn oncoming traffic.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights provide bright, uniform lighting to help you see and be
seen. The light comes from an electric arc between two electrodes in the gas-filled bulb. Over time, the
electrodes can wear down and the gap between them will get wider. The HID lamps control unit then
increases the voltage to keep the arcs brightness constant. However, the commonly called Xenon
bulbs will also ultimately burn out. Before they burn out, HID lamps can flicker. A message will then
appear in the MFI. This is your reminder to see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service facility to check the headlights.
Turn signal lever and high beam switch
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Move the lever to the desired position.
(1) Right turn signal.
(2) Left turn signal.
(3) Switching high beams on An indicator light comes on in the instrument cluster when
the high beams are switched on.
(4) Switching the high beams off and operating the headlight flasher: The headlight flasher turns on
the high beams as long as the lever is pulled and manually held in the pulled position. The
indicator light lights up. When released, the lever moves back to the home position and turns
off the high beams. The indicator light $ goes out.
Move the lever back to the home position to turn the selected feature off.
WARNING
Improper use of high beams can distract and blind others, causing accidents and serious
injuries.
The turn signal light works only when the ignition is switched on. The emergency flasher works
even when the ignition is switched off, In an emergency.
The indicator light flashes twice as fast if a turn signal bulb is burned out.
High beams can only be switched on when low beams are on.
Fig. 98 Headlight switch next to the steering wheel: A vehicles with front fog lights. B vehicles without front
fog lights.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Orientation lighting may be switched on. Automatic headlight control active; DRL on.
Fog lights:
The indicator light ) in the light switch shows that the front fog lights are switched on.
To switch on the fog lights ) : first turn the light switch to position %, and then pull the light switch out
to the first detent.
To switch off the fog lights, push the switch back in from the first detent. To then turn off the
headlights, turn the switch to position O.
In cool or humid weather, the insides of the headlights, the taillights, and turn signals can
temporarily fog up. This is normal and does not affect the service life of the vehicle's lighting system.
Function Action
Switching the DRL off: Switch the ignition on.
Turn the light switch to the O position.
Set the parking brake.
Switching the DRL on: Release the parking brake.
WARNING
Crashes and other accidents can happen when you cannot see the road ahead and when you
cannot be seen by other motorists.
Never use daytime running lights (DRL) to see where you are going. DRL are not bright
enough to light up the roadway and be seen by other motorists. You will not be able to see far
enough ahead for safety, especially at dusk or when it is dark. Always switch on the low-
beam headlights at dusk or when it is dark.
The taillights do not come on when the daytime running lights are switched on. A vehicle
without taillights on cannot be seen by others in bad weather, at dusk, or when it is dark.
If automatic headlight control (AUTO) is switched on, the low-beam headlights still may not
be switched on in fog or heavy rain. You have to switch on the low-beam headlights yourself.
In cool or humid weather, the insides of the headlights, rear lights, and turn signals can
temporarily fog up. This is normal and does not affect the service life of the vehicle's lighting system.
The delay period can be adjusted and the function can be switched on and off in the Lights &
Vision menu, Volkswagen Information System.
If the Coming home feature is switched on and the driver door is opened, no warning chime will
sound to alert you that the lights are still on.
Fig. 100 To the left of the steering wheel: Control for instrument panel lighting.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Button Function
Background lighting
When the ignition and headlights are switched on, the roof console control buttons light up.
There may also be footwell lighting.
The interior and reading lights go out when you lock the vehicle or a few minutes after you
remove the vehicle key from the ignition. This helps to prevent unnecessary drain on the vehicle
battery.