Get Lights -> Light functions Guide for Volkswagen Atlas SUV Second Generation (2024-2025)

Switching on entry lighting

1. Unlock the vehicle if the automatic headlights

are switched on and the light sensor detects darkness.

Switching off entry lighting

1. Turns off automatically after the set lighting time has elapsed.

Or: Lock the vehicle.

Or: Press the

button repeatedly until the

setting is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Or: Switch on the ignition.

Switching on exit lighting

1. Switch the ignition off.

The exit lighting switches on when the automatic headlights

are switched on and the light sensor detects darkness.

The lighting time begins when the last vehicle door or trunk lid is closed.

Switching off exit lighting

1. Turns off automatically after the set lighting time has elapsed.

Or: Automatically if a vehicle door or the trunk lid is still open approximately 30 seconds after switching on.

Or: Press the

button repeatedly until the

setting is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Or: Switch on the ignition.

Adjusting entry and exit lighting

The lighting time can be adjusted in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system and the function can be activated or

deactivated ⇒ Vehicle settings menu.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can adjust the behavior of the exterior lighting in the vehicle settings in the

Infotainment system.

You can choose between two display strategies in the Exterior lighting settings menu:

Classic entry and exit lighting.

The periphery lighting, headlights and taillights are switched on and off at the same time.

Dynamic entry and exit lighting.

The ambient lighting, headlights and taillights are switched on and off dynamically and, if necessary, in an animated

pattern.

In vehicles with Keyless Access with push-button start, switching on the entry lighting when approaching can be activated

or deactivated.

Light functions

Cornering lights

If the low beam headlights are switched on, a cornering light will also switch on during slow turns or in very tight corners.

When reverse gear is engaged, the cornering lights on both sides of the vehicle will turn on automatically to better

illuminate the surroundings while maneuvering.

Automatic headlight control

If automatic headlights

are switched on, the vehicle lighting switches on and off automatically along with the instrument

illumination under the following conditions:

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The light sensor has detected darkness.

The windshield wipers are switched on for a long time.

When the lights are turned on, the yellow indicator light

turns on ⇒ Switching the lights on and off.

Automatic headlight control is merely an aid and cannot always accurately detect all driving situations.

If the vehicle is equipped accordingly, the activation time of the automatic headlights can be adjusted in the vehicle settings in

the Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle settings menu.

Headlight range control

The headlight range must always be adapted to the vehicle load level. This provides the driver with the best possible visibility

and oncoming trafﬁc is not dazzled. To ﬁnd out whether your vehicle features headlight range control, contact an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Without headlight range control

The beam of the low beam headlights must be adjusted by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility to take into account the vehicle's load ⇒

. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen

dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Dynamic headlight range control

The headlight range automatically adjusts to the vehicle load when the headlights are switched on ⇒

WARNING

Heavy objects in the vehicle can cause the vehicle height to change such that the headlights dazzle and distract other

road users. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Always adjust the light cone to the vehicle load so that other road users are not dazzled.

WARNING

If the headlight range control fails or malfunctions, the headlights may blind and distract other road users. This can cause

accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Have the headlight range control inspected immediately by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Warning tones when lights are not turned off

If the ignition has been switched off and the driver door is opened, warning tones will sound under the following conditions:

With the side lights switched on

If the orientation lighting is switched on, the warning tone to indicate that the light is still turned on will not sound when leaving

the vehicle ⇒ Entry and exit lighting (orientation lighting).

Interior lighting

Instrument and switch illumination

You can adjust the instrument and switch lighting brightness in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle

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