Lights -> Lights and vision features for Your Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door Sixth Generation (2011-2018)

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 ⇒ꢀ  
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The daytime running lights are switched on whenever the ignition is switched on and the light switch is  
in position . The indicator light or DRL may come on in the instrument cluster to indicate that the  
feature is active, Indicator lights.  
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 O position.  
– Set the parking brake.  
Switching the DRL back on:  
– Release the parking brake.  
WARNING  
Crashes and other accidents can happen when you cannot see the road ahead and when you  
cannot be seen by other motorists.  
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  
Lights and vision features  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS