Instrument cluster and switch brightness
Depending on vehicle equipment, you can either adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster and
switch lighting by turning the thumbwheel ⇒ fig. 78 (1), or by pressing the ꢄꢀꢅ button followed by the
ꢀ and Lights function keys in the Infotainment system ⇒ Menu and system settings (SETUP).
In some vehicles with daytime running lights (DRL), the instrument cluster lighting switches off
automatically when it is dark outside or when driving through tunnels, for example. You will need to
switch the headlights on manually when this happens, so that the vehicle's taillights will turn on
⇒ Lights and vision features, ⇒ Lights and vision features.
Headlight range adjustment
For vehicles equipped with halogen headlights: The headlight range cannot be manually adjusted. If
you believe the headlights are not properly adjusted or are not sure, have them checked immediately
by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility ⇒
For vehicles equipped with HID (Xenon) headlights: The headlights are equipped with an automatic
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leveling feature that automatically adjusts the headlight range to the vehicle loading condition once the
low beams are switched on ⇒
.
WARNING
Headlights that are aimed too high because of the way the vehicle is loaded can blind and
distract other drivers. This can lead to a crash and serious personal injuries.
ꢀ Always make sure the headlights are adjusted to loading conditions so that they do not
blind others.
WARNING
If the automatic leveling feature of the headlights does not work properly or at all, the
headlights could blind and distract other drivers. This can lead to a crash and serious
personal injuries.
ꢀ Have headlight range adjustment checked immediately by an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Interior and reading lights
ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Button
ꢆ
Function
Front interior lights on.
Rear interior lights on.
ꢀ
ꢇ
Door contact switch - center position.
Interior lights go on automatically when the vehicle is unlocked, a door is opened, or
the vehicle key is removed from the ignition.
The lights go out about 20 seconds after you close the doors. They also go out when
you lock the vehicle or switch on the ignition.
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