Get Lights -> Lights and vision features Guide for Volkswagen Beetle 4 Door Third Generation (2012-2019)

Acoustic warning when lights are not switched off

In the following situation, a warning chime will sound if you take the key out of the ignition and open

the driver door. This is to remind you that lights are still on.

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Light switch in position ꢀ.

WARNING

Daytime running lights are not bright enough to let you see ahead or be seen by others when

it is dark.

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Always switch on the low-beam headlights at dusk or when it is dark and whenever the

weather is bad or visibility is poor.

Never use the daytime running lights to see where you are going. They are not bright

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enough and will not let you 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 with the daytime running lights. Unless the taillights are on,

a vehicle cannot be seen by others in bad weather, at dusk, or when it is dark.

In cool or humid weather, the insides of the headlights, the 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.

Applicable only in the United States

Lights and vision features

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Daytime running lights (DRL)

Separate lamps are installed in the headlights or in the front bumper for the daytime running lights

(DRL).

When the daytime running lights are switched on, only these separate lamps come on ⇒ꢀ

The daytime running lights are switched on whenever the ignition is switched on and the light switch is

in position _O.

Daytime running lights (DRL) parking feature

Some models are equipped with a daytime running lights (DRL) parking feature that switches the

daytime running lights off when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is switched on.

Function

Action

Switching the DRL off:

– Switch the ignition on.

– Turn the light switch to the _Oposition.

– Set the parking brake.

Switching the DRL back on:

– Release the parking brake.

Static cornering lights

Your vehicle may have fog lights under the front bumper, which on some models are also static

cornering lights. On some models the static cornering lights may be integrated in the headlights. At

speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h), the light on one side of the vehicle will come on automatically

when you turn a corner. If you turn to the right, the right fog light comes on; turn left and the left fog

light comes on. The light dims and goes out when the steering wheel is straightened out again.

When you move the selector lever to Reverse (R), the static cornering lights on both sides of the

vehicle may come on so that you can see the area around the vehicle better when backing up.

The static cornering lights work only when the headlights are on. The static cornering lights do not

come on when the headlight switch is in the _Oposition or when the fog lights themselves have been

switched on.

WARNING

Crashes and other accidents can happen when you cannot see the road ahead and when you

cannot be seen by other motorists.

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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.

In cool or humid weather, the insides of the headlights, the 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.

Applicable only in Canada