Get Lights Guide for Volkswagen E Golf 4 Door Second Generation (2017-2020)

Lights

Turn signals

Switching turn signals on and off

Fig. 1 On the left-hand side of the steering column: turn signal and main beam lever.

—Switch on the ignition.

—Move the turn signal and main beam lever from the centre position to the following position

→ Fig. 1 :

A

B

Right turn signal

Left turn signal

.

—Return the turn signal and main beam lever to the basic position in order to switch off the turn

signal.

Go to a qualified workshop if the acoustic signal does not sound when a turn signal is switched

on and have the vehicle checked.

Convenience turn signal

To operate the convenience turn signal, push the turn signal and main beam lever up or down to

the point where you meet resistance and then release the lever. The turn signal flashes three

times.

To cancel the convenience turn signal, immediately move the lever in the opposite direction up to

the pressure point and then release it.

The convenience turn signal can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the

Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu, Operation).

WARNING

Incorrect use of turn signals, a failure to use turn signals, or forgetting to switch off a turn

signal can confuse other road users. This can lead to accidents and serious injuries.

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Always activate the turn signal in good time when changing lanes and performing

overtaking or turning manoeuvres.

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Always switch off the turn signal once the lane change or overtaking or turning manoeuvre

has been completed.

The hazard warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off (→ In an

emergency, Description).

Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and

therefore change when the user account changes (→ Personalisation, Description).

Vehicle lighting

Switching lights on and off

Fig. 1 Next to the steering wheel: light switch (one variant).

Switching lights on

—Switch on the ignition.

—Turn the light switch to the appropriate position → Fig. 1 :

Automatic headlights: dipped beam is switched on or off depending on the

brightness level and the weather conditions → , (→ Exterior drive lighting,

Function).

The side lights and daytime running lights are switched on. The symbol in the

light switch lights up green.

The dipped beam headlights are switched on.

Switching off the lights

—Switch off the ignition.

—Turn the light switch to the appropriate position:

The lights are switched off.

Leaving Home function (orientation lighting) may be switched on (→

Coming Home and Leaving Home function (orientation lighting), Description).

Side lights or continuous parking light on both sides of the vehicle switched on

(→ Parking light, Operation). The symbol in the light switch lights up green.

Dipped beam is switched off – the side lights will stay on as long as the vehicle

key is in the ignition lock or, in vehicles with Keyless Access, the driver door is

closed.

Daytime running lights

The daytime running lights (dependent on equipment level) can increase the visibility of your

vehicle in traffic during the day.

The daytime running lights are switched on each time the ignition is switched on when the light

switch is in position ,

or

(when brightness is detected).

The daytime running lights cannot be switched on or off manually.

WARNING

Accidents and serious injuries can occur if roads are not sufficiently illuminated and other road

users have difficulty seeing the vehicle, or cannot see it at all.

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The light assistance systems only provide support; the driver is responsible for making sure

the vehicle lights are switched on correctly.

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Always switch the dipped beam headlights on if it is dark, raining or visibility is poor.

WARNING

The side lights or daytime running lights are not bright enough to illuminate the road ahead

and to ensure that other road users are able to see you.

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Always switch the dipped beam headlights on if it is dark, raining or visibility is poor.

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The tail lights will not be switched on with the daytime running lights. If the tail lights are

not switched on, the vehicle may not be visible to other road users if it is dark, raining, or if

visibility is poor.

WARNING

The automatic headlights function

switches the dipped beam headlights on and off only

when there is a change in the level of brightness.

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Switch the dipped beam on manually if required by the weather conditions, e.g. in the event

of fog.

When reverse gear is engaged, the cornering light on both sides of the vehicle switches

on to provide better illumination of the surrounding area when manoeuvring.

Switching the rear fog light on and off

The rear fog light can be switched on when the ignition is switched on and when the light switch

is in the positions

and dipped beam

(→ Dipped beam, Operation):

—Switching on the rear fog light : pull out the light switch. The indicator lamp lights up

yellow in the instrument cluster.

—To switch the rear fog light off, press in the light switch or turn it to position .

If the automatic headlights function

is switched on and the rear fog light is

switched on, the dipped beam headlights will also be switched on irrespective of the

current ambient light conditions.

Light functions

Side lights

When the side lights

are switched on, both headlights light up with side lights together with

parts of the tail light clusters, the number plate light and the buttons in the centre console and

dash panel. The daytime running lights also switch on when the ignition is switched on.

If the vehicle is not locked from outside when the ignition is switched off, the continuous parking

light on both sides of the vehicle switches on automatically after ten minutes to reduce 12-volt

vehicle battery discharge (→ Parking light, Operation).

Automatic headlights

When the automatic headlights function

is switched on, the vehicle lighting and the

instrument and switch lighting will switch on and off depending on the light conditions. When

the lights are switched on, the indicator lamp lights up yellow.

The automatic headlights function is merely an aid and will not always be able to detect all

driving situations.

In vehicles with a corresponding equipment level, the switch-on time of the automatic

headlights can be set in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings

menu, Operation).

Cornering light

A cornering light is switched on when turning off slowly or travelling around very tight bends.

Dynamic cornering light (AFS)

The dynamic cornering light permits optimum illumination of the road. The dynamic cornering

light only works when the automatic headlights function

approximately 10 km/h (6 mph).

is switched on and at speeds above

In vehicles with a corresponding equipment level, the dynamic cornering light can be activated

and deactivated in the Infotainment system in the Vehicle settings menu (→ Vehicle settings

menu, Operation).

Acoustic warnings if lights are not switched off

If the vehicle key has been removed from the ignition lock and the driver door opened, acoustic

warnings sound under the following conditions:

—If the parking light is switched on.

—If the side lights

or rear fog light are switched on.

When the Coming Home function is switched on, no acoustic warning will be given as a reminder

that a light is still switched on when leaving the vehicle.

Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and

therefore change when the user account changes (→ Personalisation, Description).

Switching main beam on and off

Fig. 1 On the left-hand side of the steering column: turn signal and main beam lever.

—Switch on the ignition and dipped beam.

—Move the turn signal and main beam lever from the centre position to the following position

→ Fig. 1 :

A

B

Main beam switched on.

Operate the headlight flasher or switch off the main beam. The headlight flasher comes on

for as long as the lever is pulled.

When the main beam or headlight flasher are switched on, the blue indicator lamp

the instrument cluster.

lights up in

Main-beam control

Depending on the vehicle equipment level, advanced main-beam control may also be available

(→ Main-beam control (static), Description) (→ Main-beam control (dynamic), Description).

WARNING

Incorrect use of the main beam headlights can lead to accidents and serious injuries as the

main beam headlights can distract and dazzle other road users.

Main-beam control

Main-beam control automatically dips the headlights when oncoming vehicles and vehicles

driving in front are detected. Main-beam control normally also recognises illuminated areas such

as towns and deactivates main beam while driving through them.

Within the limits of the system, main-beam control automatically switches the main beam on or

off depending on the environmental and traffic conditions and on the driving speed →

.

Depending on the vehicle equipment level, main-beam control can be activated and deactivated

in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu, Operation).

Switching on main-beam control

—Switch on the ignition and the automatic headlights

.

—Briefly press the turn signal and main beam lever forwards out of the basic position.

When main-beam control is switched on, the

indicator lamp lights up in the instrument

cluster display. When main-beam control is active, the blue indicator lamp

lights up in the instrument cluster.

for main beam also

Switching off main-beam control

—Switch off the automatic headlights

.

—OR: main-beam control switched on and active: pull back the turn signal and main beam lever.

—OR: main-beam control switched on and not active: tap the turn signal and main beam lever

forwards to switch on manual main beam. Pull back the turn signal and main beam lever to

switch off the manual main beam if necessary.

—OR: switch off the ignition.

System limits

The main beam must be manually switched off under the following conditions, as it is not

switched off by the main beam control in time or at all:

—In poorly lit streets where there are highly-reflective signs.

—Other road users with insufficient lighting facilities, such as pedestrians, cyclists.

—In tight bends, on steep hill crests or in dips in the road or when oncoming traffic is half-

hidden.

—With oncoming traffic on streets with a central barrier where the driver can see clearly over

the central barrier e.g. truck drivers.

—In fog, snow or heavy rain.

—In conditions where dust or sand has been swirled up.

—Damage to the windscreen in the camera's field of vision.

—If the field of view of the camera is covered by condensation, dirt, a sticker, snow or ice.

—If the camera is faulty or the power supply is interrupted.

WARNING

Do not let the extra convenience afforded by main-beam control tempt you into taking any

risks when driving. The system is not a substitute for the full concentration of the driver.

●

Always check the lights yourself and adjust them to the prevailing conditions for lights,

visibility and road traffic.

The main-beam control may not be able to recognise all driving situations correctly and may

not work properly in certain situations.

If the camera's field of view is dirty, covered or damaged, the function of the main-beam

control may be impaired. This also applies if changes are made to the vehicle's lighting

system, for example if additional headlights are fitted.

NOTICE

Please observe the following points in order to avoid impairing the proper function of the

system:

●

Regularly clean the camera's field of view, and keep it free from snow and ice.

Do not cover the camera's field of view.

Regularly check the area of the windscreen that is in the camera's field of view for damage.

Light-emitting objects in the camera's field of operation, e.g. mobile navigation devices,

could impair the functions of the main-beam control system.

Advanced main-beam control

Advanced main-beam control provides maximum illumination for the road and the edges of the

road. At the same time, it prevents vehicles in front or oncoming vehicles from being dazzled.

The system uses a camera to detect other road users and their distance from your vehicle and

covers part of the headlights appropriately. If the system can no longer prevent other road users

from being dazzled, main beam is switched off automatically.

Within the limits of the system, main-beam control automatically switches the main beam on or

off depending on the environmental and traffic conditions and on the driving speed →

.

Depending on the vehicle equipment level, main-beam control can be activated and deactivated

in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu, Operation).

Switching on advanced main-beam control

—Switch on the ignition and the automatic headlights

.

—Briefly press the turn signal and main beam lever forwards out of the basic position.

When main-beam control is switched on, the

indicator lamp lights up in the instrument

cluster display. When main-beam control is active, the blue indicator lamp

lights up in the instrument cluster.

for main beam also

Switching off advanced main-beam control

—Switch off the automatic headlights

.

—OR: main-beam control switched on and active: pull back the turn signal and main beam lever.

—OR: main-beam control switched on and not active: tap the turn signal and main beam lever

forwards to switch on manual main beam. Pull back the turn signal and main beam lever to

switch off the manual main beam if necessary.

—OR: switch off the ignition.

System limits

The main beam must be manually switched off under the following conditions, as it is not

switched off by the main beam control in time or at all:

—In poorly lit streets where there are highly-reflective signs.

—Other road users with insufficient lighting facilities, such as pedestrians, cyclists.

—In tight bends, on steep hill crests or in dips in the road or when oncoming traffic is half-

hidden.

—With oncoming traffic on streets with a central barrier where the driver can see clearly over

the central barrier e.g. truck drivers.

—In fog, snow or heavy rain.

—In conditions where dust or sand has been swirled up.

—Damage to the windscreen in the camera's field of vision.

—If the field of view of the camera is covered by condensation, dirt, a sticker, snow or ice.

—If the camera is faulty or the power supply is interrupted.

WARNING

Do not let the extra convenience afforded by main-beam control tempt you into taking any

risks when driving. The system is not a substitute for the full concentration of the driver.

●

Always check the lights yourself and adjust them to the prevailing conditions for lights,

visibility and road traffic.

The main-beam control may not be able to recognise all driving situations correctly and may

not work properly in certain situations.

If the camera's field of view is dirty, covered or damaged, the function of the main-beam

control may be impaired. This also applies if changes are made to the vehicle's lighting

system, for example if additional headlights are fitted.

NOTICE

Please observe the following points in order to avoid impairing the proper function of the

system:

●

Regularly clean the camera's field of view, and keep it free from snow and ice.

Do not cover the camera's field of view.

Regularly check the area of the windscreen that is in the camera's field of view for damage.

Light-emitting objects in the camera's field of operation, e.g. mobile navigation devices,

could impair the functions of the main-beam control system.

Switching parking lights on and off

Fig. 1 On the left-hand side of the steering column: turn signal and main beam lever.

Switching on parking light on one side of the vehicle

When the parking lights are switched on, the headlight with side light and parts of the tail light

cluster on the corresponding side of the vehicle light up.

—Switch off the ignition.

—Move the turn signal and main beam lever from the centre position to the following position

→ Fig. 1 :

A

B

Right-hand parking light is switched on.

Left-hand parking light is switched on.

Continuous parking light on both sides of the vehicle

Both headlights light up with side lights as well as parts of the tail light clusters if continuous

parking light on both sides of the vehicle is switched on:

—Switch on the parking lights

—Switch off the ignition.

.

—Lock the vehicle from outside.

Automatic switch-off of side lights and parking lights

The vehicle will detect a weak 12-volt vehicle battery and switch off the side lights or parking

lights in good time so that the vehicle’s drive system can still be activated – however, this will

occur after two hours at the earliest.

If the battery capacity is not sufficient for the side lights or parking light to remain switched on

for two hours, the 12-volt vehicle battery may discharge so far that the vehicle's drive system

can no longer be activated →

.

WARNING

Accidents and serious injuries can occur if the vehicle is parked without sufficient illumination,

as other road users might have difficulty seeing the vehicle, or may not see it at all.

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Always park the vehicle safely and with sufficient lighting. Observe any applicable local

legislation.

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If the vehicle lighting is required for several hours, switch on the right or left parking light if

possible. The activation duration of the one-sided parking light is generally double that of

the continuous parking light on both sides.

“Coming home” and “Leaving home” function (orientation

lighting)

The “Coming home” and “Leaving home” function lights up the area immediately surrounding

the vehicle when you get in or out of the vehicle in darkness.

The “Coming home” function is switched on manually. In contrast, the “Leaving home” function

is controlled automatically by a rain/light sensor.

The switch-off delay can be set and the function activated or deactivated in the vehicle settings

in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu, Operation).

Switching on the “Coming home” function

—Switch off the ignition.

—Operate the headlight flasher for approximately one second.

The “Coming home” lighting is switched on when the driver door is opened. The switch-off delay

starts when the last vehicle door or the boot lid has been closed.

Switching off the “Coming home” function

—Automatically after the set switch-off delay has elapsed.

—OR: automatically if a vehicle door or the boot lid is opened approximately 30 seconds after

switch-on.

—OR: switch off the lights.

—OR: switch on the ignition.

Switching on the “Leaving home” function

—Unlock the vehicle when the automatic headlight control function

is switched on and the

rain/light sensor detects darkness.

Switching off the “Leaving home” function

—Automatically after the switch-off delay.

—OR: lock the vehicle.

—OR: switch off the lights.

—OR: switch on the ignition.

Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and

therefore change when the user account changes (→ Personalisation, Description).

Headlight range control

The headlight range is automatically adapted to suit the vehicle load level as soon as the

headlights are switched on →

.

WARNING

Failure or malfunction in the dynamic headlight range control can cause the headlights to

dazzle or distract other road users. This can lead to accidents and serious injuries.

●

The headlight range control should be checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible.

Switching over headlights for driving abroad (travel mode)

If you have to drive a right-hand drive vehicle in a left-hand drive country, or vice versa, the

asymmetric dipped beam headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic. Some headlight versions must

therefore be switched over when you travel to these countries.

In vehicles with advanced main-beam control, the alignment of the headlights can be adjusted in

the Infotainment system in the Vehicle settings menu (→ Vehicle settings menu, Operation).

The function of the dynamic cornering light and advanced main-beam control is deactivated

once travel mode is activated. The main beam is then only switched on and off automatically.

Travel mode may only be used for a short period. Please contact a qualified workshop for

permanent conversion. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this

purpose.

Troubleshooting

Turn signal indicator lamp

The indicator lamp flashes green.

If a turn signal on the vehicle has failed, the indicator lamp will start flashing twice as fast.

—Check the lighting and change the appropriate bulb as required (→ Exterior lighting,

Introduction/General information).

—If the fault persists, seek expert assistance.

Vehicle lighting failure

The indicator lamp lights up yellow.

Vehicle lighting not working partially or completely.

—Check the lighting and change the appropriate bulb as required (→ Exterior lighting,

Introduction/General information).

—If the fault persists, seek expert assistance.

Rain/light sensor fault

The indicator lamp lights up yellow.

In the light switch position

, the vehicle lighting is not switched on or off automatically.

—Switch the ignition off and on.

—If the fault persists, seek expert assistance.

Dynamic cornering light

The dynamic cornering light does not work when travel mode is activated (→ Exterior drive

lighting, Setting).

A corresponding display appears in the instrument cluster if there is a dynamic cornering light

fault. Go to a qualified workshop.

Advanced main-beam control

Advanced main-beam control will respond in the same way as the normal main-beam control

and switch main beam on or off automatically in the following situations:

—If the dynamic cornering light has been deactivated.

—If travel mode is activated (→ Exterior drive lighting, Setting).

—When the Eco driving profile is selected in the driving profile selection (→ Driving profile

selection, Introduction/General information).

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