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4.6 Exterior lighting

Warning note

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Ensure that the modified vehicle complies with all

local regulatory requirements.

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Make sure that all electrical connections and wiring

comply with local regulatory standards.

Information

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Vehicles with a chassis cab are supplied with tail light

clusters, number plate lights and fog lights. If

equipped, these lights must be installed in accordance

with the following guidelines.

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Before performing any work on a vehicle, it is

important to identify the vehicle level (low level or

high level) by the type of electrical architecture fitted

in the vehicle in question. Failure to identify the type

of electrical equipment on the vehicle before

performing the work may result in electrical damage

or safety issues.

See also chapter 4.13 “Fuses and relays”.

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4.6.1 Rear combination lights

F

G

E

D

C

B

A

Positioning of rear combination lights

Description

Dimensions

A

B

C

D

E

Minimum distance from the ground to the lower edge of the light

Maximum distance from the ground to the upper edge of the light

Minimum angle of the obstacle-free zone downward from the light

Minimum angle of the obstacle-free zone upwards from the light

Minimum angle of the obstacle-free zone to the outside of the vehicle

250 mm

1,200 mm

15°

80°

F

Minimum angle of the obstacle-free zone towards the centre of the vehicle

45°

G

Maximum distance from the outer edge of the vehicle to the inner edge of the light

400 mm

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4.6.2 Rear fog light

Information

If there is only one rear fog light, it must be positioned on

the centre line of the vehicle or on the driver side of the

vehicle.

F

E

D

C

B

A

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Positioning of the rear fog light

Description

Dimensions

250 mm

1,000 mm

5°

A

B

C

D

E

Minimum distance from the ground to the lower edge of the light

Maximum distance from the ground to the upper edge of the light

Minimum angle of the obstacle-free zone downward from the light

Minimum angle of the obstacle-free zone upwards from the light

Minimum angle of the obstacle-free zone towards the centre of the vehicle

5°

25°

F

25°

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4.6.3 Rear number plate lights

D

C

B

A

Positioning of the rear number plate light

Description

Distance from the rear of the number plate to the centre of the light along the light mounting 35 mm

Dimensions

A

surface

B

C

Angle between number plate and light mounting surface

8°

Distance between the top edge of the rear of the number plate and the light mounting

surface

35 mm

D

Distance between the centre line of the number plate and the centre of the light

One quarter of number plate width

(min. 90 mm, max. 175 mm)

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4.6.4 Additional exterior lights

Warning note

Connecting auxiliary headlights or other electrical devices

directly to the vehicle wiring can overload the system and

affect the operation of other vehicle systems.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends that when additional tail light clusters are installed, power should be supplied through the

trailer towing module and associated circuits. For all other additional exterior lights, power must be supplied through an additional fuse

box with a suitable switch and/or relay, as required.

When auxiliary main headlights are installed, power may be supplied through a relay powered from the headlight supply.

4.6.5 Headlights – connecting an additional main beam signal

The connection of additional electrical equipment, e.g. for activating real operated main beam circuits, can be supported.

There are two versions of headlights available.

Information

Left headlight shown, right headlight similar.

Identifying the headlight level

1

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2

1

2

Level 2 LED headlights

Level 3 matrix LED headlights

Headlight fuse

F-100 20 A

left/right headlight

The connection of additional electrical equipment for activating a relay for solutions such as activating the main beam varies depending on

how the vehicle is equipped with headlights.

Connecting additional electrical equipment – vehicles with level 2 LED headlights

A

Level 2 – LED headlights – dipped beam

Item

Description

A

Dipped beam = connector C1, PIN 1

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Additional electrical equipment that is triggered by switching on the level 2 main beam is connected via a pre-installed butt cut cable

located in the front passenger footwell behind the tread surface on the main wiring harness. A butt cut cable is marked for such a

connection

Practical note

It is not permitted to connect additional electrical

equipment directly to the main beam line of level 2

headlights. Doing so may result in damage to the headlight

control system.

Information

Right-hand drive vehicle shown, left-hand drive vehicle

similar.

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Connecting additional electrical equipment – vehicles with level 3 matrix LED headlights

B

A

Item

Description

A

Dipped beam = connector C1 PIN 1

Main beam = connector C1 PIN 13

B

Headlight fuse

Lighting fuses

F-100

20 A

Left/right headlights

4.6.6 Brake lights

Additional brake lights are connected via a butt cut cable located near the centre high mounted brake light. The butt cut cable can carry a

current load of 1.75 A at steady state (at 13.5 V).

4.6.7 Side marker lights (parking lights)

Additional elevated side lights may be connected via a jumper harness or a pre-installed and labelled butt cut cable located in the left

bonnet area as part of the side marker light wiring. The existing elevated side light circuit wiring can handle a current load of

3.1 A at steady state (at 13.5 V).

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4.6.8 Reversing lights, reversing camera, reversing alarm (manual gearbox)

The reversing lights are activated by the reversing switch on the gearbox. A small increase in current (via a relay or buffered electrical

input) is permitted to provide power to a reversing camera, auxiliary reversing lights, or audible warning device.

4.6.9 Towing mode – lighting connections

Warning note

Installing retrofit kits for the trailer electrics or connecting

directly to the vehicle wiring to install trailer lights or other

electrical devices may overload the system and adversely

affect the operation of other vehicle systems.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends using the Genuine Accessories trailer kit for all trailer electrical connections.

Connecting the trailer coupling lights – system recommendations.

Information

-

Not all functions and outputs are supported in all

markets. Contact your authorised Volkswagen

Commercial Vehicles partner or importer for further

information.

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Trailer towing module connections

Component terminal

number

Property

Current (A)

Voltage (V)

Min

Max

Min

Max

Connection A

1

2

3

4

5

Left turn signal

Right turn signal

Side marker light

Not used

0.5

-

3

7

-

6

-

Reversing light

0.5

-

4

10

4

2

-

6

9

6

-

6

7

Battery charge output – where used

16

-

Brake light

Fog lights

Not used

0.5

-

8

-

9

-

10

11

12

-

Connection B

1

2

B(+) fuse 87 (40 A) BJB

B(+) fuse 73 (30 A) BJB

-

Connection C

1

2

3

4

Earth

CAN L

-

1

0.1

-

6

-

CAN H

Not used

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4.6.10 Lights – hazard warning lights / turn signals

The maximum allowable load with the standard system is:

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3 x 5 W – front and rear turn signals + side turn signals (left side)

3 x 5 W – front and rear turn signals + side turn signals (right side)

Information

-

The maximum output power of the turn signal

onboard supply control unit outputs is 3.2 A.

-

Flashing/warning indicator signals are available as an

output of the onboard supply control unit.

Item

Description

1

2

3

4

5

6

Onboard supply control unit connector C5

Onboard supply control unit connector C6

Rear right rear turn signal output = onboard supply control unit connector C5 pin 52

Rear left rear turn signal output = onboard supply control unit connector C5 pin 26

Rear right front turn signal output = onboard supply control unit connector C6 pin 38

Rear left front turn signal output = onboard supply control unit connector C6 pin 39

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4.6.11 Electrically operated exterior mirrors

Warning note

Do not tamper with the base system (which is controlled by

the central distribution box and multiplex architecture) and

any feeds taken from the corresponding wiring or control

unit.

Information

These options are not suitable for retrofits or conversions.

4.6.12 High-mounted centre brake light

Information

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When renewing the factory-fitted centre brake light

with a centre brake light fitted to the hood, the same

type must be used. Renew a bulb/incandescent lamp

only with a bulb/incandescent lamp. Renew an LED

type with an LED type only.

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The maximum current load that can be applied to the

brake light circuit is 2.5 A for incandescent bulbs or

LED light units. Do not exceed the rated load.

The use of high mounted centre brake lights must

comply with ECE R48-04 or local regulations.

When a centre brake light is installed, it may be

powered by the onboard supply control unit

(connector 5 pin 13).

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4.6.13 Automatic main beam

Information

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The automatic main beam will not function or its

performance may be adversely affected if there is a

conversion or installation in the field of view of the

front camera.

The automatic main beam will not function or its

performance may be adversely affected if the ride

height of the vehicle is increased or decreased, or the

tilt of the vehicle is changed.

Note that if the headlight switch is not in the Auto

position (or Auto is not selected on the original

switch), the automatic main beam system (in

conjunction with the front camera) will not be

available or displayed in the dash panel insert.

4.6.14 Glare-free main beam

Information

–

The glare-free main beam will not function or its

performance may be adversely affected if the ride

height of the vehicle is increased or decreased, or the

tilt of the vehicle is changed.

The glare-free main beam will not function or its

performance may be adversely affected if there is a

conversion or installation in the field of view of the

front camera.

Note that glare-free main beam (supplied with the

front camera) will not be available or displayed in the

dash panel insert if the Auto position of the headlight

switch is not available (or Auto is not selected on the

original switch).

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