Lights -> Switching lights on and off for Your Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door Sixth Generation (2011-2018)

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
Move the lever to the desired position.  
(A)  
(B)  
Right turn signal.  
Left turn signal.  
(C)  
(D)  
Switching high beams on ⇒ꢀ . An indicator light comes on in the instrument cluster when  
the high beams are switched on.  
Switching the high beams off and operating the headlight flasher. The headlight flasher turns on  
the high beams as long as the lever is pulled and manually held in the pulled position. The  
indicator light $ lights up. When released, the lever moves back to the home position and turns  
off the high beams. The indicator light goes out.  
Move the lever back to the home position to turn the selected feature off.  
Convenience turn signal (lane change feature)  
To use the convenience turn signal feature, move the lever up or down slightly, just to the point of  
resistance and then release it. The turn signals and the turn signal indicator flash 3 times. If it is  
switched off, they flash as long as you hold the lever up or down, and go out when you release the  
lever.  
The convenience turn signal feature can be deactivated by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or  
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
WARNING  
Improper use of high beams can distract and blind others, causing accidents and serious  
injuries.  
The turn signal light works only when the ignition is switched on. The emergency flasher works  
even when the ignition is switched off, In an emergency.  
The indicator light flashes twice as fast if a turn signal bulb is burned out.  
High beams can only be switched on when the low beams are on.  
Switching lights on and off  
Fig. 70 Headlight switch next to the steering wheel.  
Fig. 71 Headlight switch next to the steering wheel (with fog lights).  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
Adjust the light switch to the desired position ⇒ꢀfig. 70 or ⇒ꢀfig. 71:  
Symbol When the ignition is switched off  
When the ignition is switched on  
Fog lights and low beams switched off.  
Headlights off, daytime running lights (DRL)  
on.  
Low beams switched off. The DRL may  
stay on. The length of time they stay on  
depends on the vehicle battery charge.  
Low beams switched on.  
Fog lights switched off. The DRL may  
stay on for some time.  
Headlights and fog lights switched on.  
Fog lights  
The indicator light ) in the headlight switch or the instrument cluster shows that the fog lights are  
switched on.  
To switch on the fog lights :first turn the light switch to position then pull the light switch out  
to the first detent.  
To switch off the fog lights, push the switch back in from the first detent. To then turn off the  
headlights, turn the switch to position .  
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.  
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.  
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  
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.