Get Lights -> Lights and vision features Guide for Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Sixth Generation (2008-2017)

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Lights and vision features

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

Parking lights

If the ignition is switched off and the vehicle is locked from the outside with the headlight switch in the

ꢀ position, the parking lights in both headlights come on together with both taillights.

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 ꢁ or ꢂꢃꢄꢁ.

If the light switch is in position ꢂꢃꢄꢁ, a low-light sensor switches the low beams as well as the

instrument and switch lighting on and off automatically.

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 parking brake is engaged and the ignition is switched on.

Function

Action

Switching the DRL off:

– Switch the ignition on.

– Turn the light switch to the ꢁ position.

– Set the parking brake.

Switching the DRL back – Release the parking brake.

on:

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. If you are using automatic headlights

(headlight switch in the ꢂꢃꢄꢁ position ⇒ fig. 77), they work only when the headlights have been

automatically switched on. The static cornering lights do not come on when the headlight switch is in

the ꢁ position or when the fog lights themselves have been switched on ⇒ Switching lights on and off.

Automatic headlights (ꢂꢃꢄꢁ)

Your vehicle may be equipped with automatic headlights (ꢂꢃꢄꢁ), which are a convenience feature only

and cannot always recognize all lighting and driving situations.

If the light switch is in the ꢂꢃꢄꢁ position, both vehicle lighting and instrument and switch lighting are

automatically switched on and off in the following situations ⇒

Automatic activation:

Automatic deactivation:

If the low-light sensor registers darkness, for

example when driving through a tunnel.

If sufficient brightness is registered.

If the rain sensor recognizes rain and switches

the windshield wipers on.

If the windshield wipers have not moved for

several minutes.

You can adjust the level of darkness the vehicle must register before automatically switching on the

headlights in the Infotainment system by pressing the ꢅꢂꢆ button followed by the function keys ꢀ and

Lights ⇒ Menu and system settings (SETUP). You can also turn the automatic activation of the

headlights with the rain sensors on and off via this menu.

Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)

The Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) works only with the low beams switched on and only at

speeds above about 6 mph (10 km/h). The swivel-mounted lamps automatically improve road

illumination during cornering.

In some models, the headlights will turn independently, even when driving straight ahead. They can

adjust according to the weather conditions and the speed of the vehicle to better light up the road

ahead. The bulbs return to their original position after a short period of time, depending on the vehicle

speed.

On vehicles equipped with AFS, the feature can be switched on and off in the Infotainment system by

pressing the ꢅꢂꢆ button followed by the ꢀ and Lights function keys ⇒ Menu and system settings

(SETUP).

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.

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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.

If automatic headlights (ꢂꢃꢄꢁ) are switched on, the low-beam headlights still may not be

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switched on in fog or heavy rain. You have to switch on the low-beam headlights yourself.

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.

Coming Home/Leaving Home features (orientation lighting)

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

The Coming Home/Leaving Home features are controlled automatically by a low-light sensor.

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