Lights -> Exterior lighting for Your Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door Seventh Generation (2019-2025)

Lights  
Exterior lighting  
Switching the turn signals on and off  
Fig. 76 On the left side of the steering column: turn signal and high beam lever.  
Right turn signal  
Left turn signal  
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Switching the turn signals on and off  
1. Switch the ignition on.  
2. Move the lever out of the center position into the desired position fig. 76.  
3. To cancel the turn signal, move the lever back to its basic position.  
If no chime sounds when the turn signal is on, contact suitably qualified professionals and have the vehicle checked.  
Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
3-blink turn signal  
1. Move the lever upward or downward to the pressure point and then release the lever.  
The turn signal will blink three times.  
To stop the 3-blink turn signal before it ends, move the lever immediately to the pressure point in the opposite direction and  
release.  
The 3-blink turn signal can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle settings  
menu.  
WARNING  
Using the turn signals incorrectly, not using the turn signals, or forgetting to turn the turn signal off can mislead other road  
users. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
Always activate the turn signals correctly when changing lanes, passing, or turning.  
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Switch the turn signal off again every time you finish changing lanes, passing, or turning.  
The emergency flashers also work when the ignition is switched off.  
Switching the lights on and off  
Fig. 77 Next to the steering wheel: light switch (one version).  
Switching the lights on  
1. Switch the ignition on.  
2. Turn the light switch to the desired position fig. 77:  
The parking lights and daytime running lights are switched on.  
Automatic headlight control: the headlights will switch on or off depending on the brightness and weather  
conditions ⇒  
, ⇒ Automatic headlight control.  
The parking lights and daytime running lights are switched on. The green symbol in the light switch turns on.  
The low beam headlights are switched on.  
Switching the lights off  
1. Switch the ignition off.  
2. Turn the light switch to the desired position:  
The lights are switched off.  
The orientation lighting can be switched on ⇒ “Exit lighting” and “Entry lighting” function (orientation lighting).  
The parking light is switched on ⇒ Parking lights. The green symbol in the light switch turns on.  
The low beam headlights are switched off.  
Vehicles with ignition switch: As long as the remote control vehicle key is in the ignition switch, the parking light  
continues to light up.  
Vehicles with starter button: As long as the driver door is closed, the parking light continues to light up.  
Daytime running lights  
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The optional daytime running lights can increase the visibility of your vehicle in traffic during the daytime.  
If the light switch is in the or position (when brightness is detected), the daytime running light comes on  
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automatically every time the ignition is switched on.  
The daytime running lights cannot be switched on or off manually.  
Daytime running lights parking function  
Depending on the equipment, the vehicle may have a daytime running lights parking function to turn off the daytime running  
lights temporarily when the ignition is switched on.  
Switch off the daytime running lights:  
1. Switch the ignition on.  
2. Turn the light switch to the position.  
3. Set the electronic parking brake.  
Switch on the daytime running lights:  
1. Switch off the electronic parking brake.  
NOTICE  
If the outside temperature is very low, ice can form on the headlights. Improper cleaning can cause vehicle damage.  
Never use cleaning objects that are too hard or abrasive.  
Defrost the ice with a suitable deicer or Volkswagen Genuine deicer.  
WARNING  
If the vehicle lighting is not used appropriately for the weather conditions, the road will not be illuminated sufficiently. The  
vehicle will not be visible to other road users or will be difficult to see. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal  
injuries.  
Always turn on the low beam headlight in the dark, when it is raining, and when visibility is poor.  
Regularly check that the lighting system and turn signals are functioning correctly.  
WARNING  
The parking lights or daytime running lights are not bright enough to illuminate the road sufficiently and to be seen by  
other road users. The taillights do not switch on with the daytime running lights. The vehicle may not be seen by other  
road users in the dark, in the fog, and when visibility is poor if its taillights are not turned on. This can cause accidents and  
serious or fatal injuries.  
Always turn on the low beam headlight in the dark, when it is raining, and when visibility is poor.  
WARNING  
The automatic headlights  
The automatic headlights  
support the driver. The driver is responsible for switching on the vehicle lighting correctly.  
turn the dipped beam headlights on and off when there are changes in brightness.  
Insufficient lighting on the road may cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
Turn on the low beam headlights manually in certain weather conditions, such as in fog.  
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When reverse gear is engaged, the cornering lights on both sides of the vehicle will turn on automatically to better  
illuminate the surroundings while maneuvering.  
Switching the high beam headlights on and off  
Fig. 78 On the left side of the steering column: turn signal and high beam lever.  
Turn on the high beam headlight.  
Activate the headlight flashers or turn off the high beam headlights.  
If the high beam headlights or headlight flashers are turned on, the blue  
cluster ⇒  
indicator light will come on in the instrument  
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Turning on the high beam headlight  
1. Switch the ignition on.  
2. Switch on the low beam headlight.  
3. Press the turn signal and high beam lever forward out of the center position fig. 78.  
Turning off the high beam headlight  
1. Pull the turn signal and high beam lever backward out of the center position fig. 78.  
Turning the headlight flasher on and off  
1. Pull the turn signal and high beam lever backward out of the center position and hold it fig. 78.  
Release the turn signal and high beam lever to turn the headlight flasher off.  
High beam assistance  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, an automatic high beam assistance may be available → page , High beam assistance  
(Light Assist).  
WARNING  
Incorrect use of the high beam headlight may distract and blind other road users. This can cause accidents and serious or  
fatal injuries.  
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Use the high beam headlights only if other road users cannot be distracted or blinded.  
High beam assistance (Light Assist)  
Fig. 79 On the left side of the steering column: turn signal and high beam lever.  
The high beam assistance (Light Assist) automatically dims if oncoming vehicles or vehicles ahead are detected. In addition,  
Light Assist generally detects well-lit areas such as towns and deactivates the high beam headlights when driving through  
these areas.  
The high beam headlights switch on and off automatically within the limits of the system, depending on the environmental and  
traffic conditions and the vehicle speed ⇒  
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Switching on high beam control (Light Assist)  
1. Switch the ignition on.  
2. Switch on the automatic headlights  
⇒ Switching the lights on and off.  
3. Tap the lever forwards out of the basic position fig. 79.  
When high beam control (Light Assist) is activated, the white  
high beam control (Light Assist) is switched on, the blue  
instrument cluster display.  
indicator light comes on in the instrument cluster display. If  
indicator light for the high beam headlights will light up on the  
Adjusting the sensitivity of Light Assist  
Depending on the country, the sensitivity of Light Assist can be set in two stages:  
Increase sensitivity:ꢀ push the lever forwards out of the starting position and hold it in place for approx. 15 seconds  
fig. 79.  
The indicator light  
in the display of the instrument cluster will blink three times to confirm that this has been applied.  
Reset sensitivity to standard setting:ꢀ push the lever forwards out of the starting position and hold it in place for approx.  
15 seconds fig. 79.  
The indicator light  
has been applied.  
in the display of the instrument cluster will blink three times in quick succession to confirm that this  
Switching off high beam control (Light Assist)  
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1. Switch off the automatic headlights  
⇒ Switching the lights on and off.  
Or: if high beam control (Light Assist) is switched on and active, pull the lever backwards fig. 79.  
Or: if high beam control (Light Assist) is switched on and is not active, press the lever forwards fig. 79. The manual high  
beam headlights are now switched on. To switch off the manual high beam if necessary, pull the lever backwards  
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System limitations  
The high beams must be switched off manually in the following situations, because Light Assist may not switch them off at the  
right time or at all:  
In poorly lit towns which cannot be recognized as a town by the system.  
On poorly lit roads with strongly reflective signs.  
If there are others on the road who have inadequate lighting, such as pedestrians or cyclists.  
If there is cross traffic at perpendicular intersections.  
On tight curves where the view of traffic is partially obstructed, on steep rises, or in dips.  
When there are oncoming vehicles on roads with a center barrier and the drivers in the oncoming vehicle can clearly see  
above the barrier, for example truck drivers.  
In fog, snow, and heavy rain.  
When there are dust and sand in the air.  
If the windshield is damaged in the camera's field of vision.  
If the camera visual field is fogged over, dirty, or covered by a sticker, snow, or ice.  
If the camera switches off automatically due to a high ambient temperature or exposure to direct sunlight for a prolonged  
period. Light Assist will be available once the camera is available again.  
If the camera is faulty and the power supply is interrupted.  
WARNING  
Light Assist may not detect all traffic situations correctly and the function may be restricted in certain situations. Light  
Assist supports the driver. The driver is responsible for switching on the vehicle lighting correctly. Switching on the high  
beam headlight at the wrong time may distract and blind other road users. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal  
injuries.  
Always control the headlights yourself and adapt them to the lighting, visual, and traffic conditions.  
Switch the high beam off manually if it could blind other road users.  
WARNING  
If the camera lens is dirty, covered, or damaged, the Light Assist function may be limited. This is also the case if the  
vehicle lighting system is changed, such as by adding auxiliary headlights. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal  
injuries.  
Regularly clean the camera view area and keep it free of snow and ice.  
Do not cover the camera view area.  
Regularly check the windshield for damage in the camera lens area.  
Troubleshooting  
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Turn signal indicator light  
The green indicator light blinks.  
If a turn signal light on the vehicle is not working, the indicator light will blink twice as fast.  
1. Check the lights and replace any bulbs as necessary ⇒  
Introduction.  
2. If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized  
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Exterior lighting malfunction  
The yellow indicator light turns on.  
The headlights have completely or partially failed.  
1. Check the lights and replace any bulbs as necessary ⇒  
Introduction.  
2. If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized  
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Rain/light sensor malfunction  
The yellow indicator light turns on.  
In the  
light switch position, the vehicle lighting will not turn on or off automatically.  
1. Switch the ignition off and on.  
2. If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized  
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Parking lights  
Parking lights  
Parking lights  
If the parking light  
is switched on, the parking light will come on at the front on both sides, sections of the taillights and the  
license plate light will come on at the rear and various buttons in the vehicle interior will come on.  
Automatic parking light deactivation  
The vehicle detects that the 12 V vehicle battery is low and switches off the parking light early enough to ensure that the  
engine can still be started, but not until at least two hours have passed.  
If the battery capacity is not sufficient for the parking light to run for two hours, the 12 V vehicle battery may drain to such an  
extent that the engine can no longer be started.  
WARNING  
If the vehicle is stopped without enough lighting and cannot be seen or is difficult for others on the road to see, this can  
cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
Always stop the vehicle safely and with enough lighting.  
Follow the country-specific legal regulations.  
“Exit lighting” and “Entry lighting” function (orientation lighting)  
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When you are entering and exiting the vehicle in the dark, the “Exit lighting” and “Entry lighting” function illuminates the  
immediate area around the vehicle.  
Depending on the equipment, the vehicle can have an automatic or manual “Coming home” function:  
Automatic “Coming home” function: the “Coming home” and “Leaving home” function automatically control the  
rain/light sensor.  
Manual “Coming home” function: the “Coming home” function is switched on manually.  
The “Leaving home” function automatically controls the rain/light sensor.  
The lighting time can be adjusted in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system and the function can be activated or  
deactivated ⇒ Vehicle settings menu.  
Switching on the automatic “Coming home” function  
1. Switch the ignition off.  
The “Coming home” lighting switches on automatically when the light switch is in the  
detects darkness.  
position and the rain/light sensor  
The lighting time begins when the last vehicle door or trunk lid is closed.  
Switching on the manual “Coming home” function  
1. Switch the ignition off.  
2. Press the headlight flasher.  
The “Coming home” lighting switches on automatically when the driver door opens. The switch-off delay begins when the last  
door or the trunk lid is closed.  
Switching the “Exit lighting” function off  
1. Turns off automatically after the set lighting time has elapsed.  
Or: Automatically if a vehicle door or the trunk lid is still open approximately 30 seconds after switching on.  
Or: Switch off the light.  
Or: Switch on the ignition.  
Switching the “Entry lighting” function on  
1. Unlock the vehicle when the automatic headlight control  
is switched on and the rain/light sensor detects darkness.  
Switching the “Entry lighting” function off  
1. Turns off automatically after the lighting time has elapsed.  
Or: Lock the vehicle.  
Or: Switch off the light.  
Or: Switch on the ignition.  
Light functions  
Cornering lights  
If the low beam headlights are switched on, a cornering light will also switch on during slow turns or in very tight corners.  
When reverse gear is engaged, the cornering lights on both sides of the vehicle will turn on automatically to better  
illuminate the surroundings while maneuvering.  
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Automatic headlight control  
If automatic headlights  
are switched on, the vehicle lighting switches on and off automatically along with the instrument  
illumination under the following conditions:  
The light sensor has detected darkness.  
The windshield wipers are switched on for a long time.  
When the lights are turned on, the yellow indicator light  
turns on ⇒ Switching the lights on and off.  
Automatic headlight control is merely an aid and cannot always accurately detect all driving situations.  
If the vehicle is equipped accordingly, the activation time of the automatic headlights can be adjusted in the vehicle settings in  
the Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle settings menu.  
Headlight range control  
The headlight range must always be adapted to the vehicle load level. This provides the driver with the best possible visibility  
and oncoming traffic is not dazzled. To find out whether your vehicle features headlight range control, contact an authorized  
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized  
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Without headlight range control  
The beam of the low beam headlights must be adjusted by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen  
Service Facility to take into account the vehicle's load ⇒  
. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen  
dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
WARNING  
Heavy objects in the vehicle can cause the vehicle height to change such that the headlights dazzle and distract other  
road users. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
Always adjust the light cone to the vehicle load so that other road users are not dazzled.  
WARNING  
If the headlight range control fails or malfunctions, the headlights may blind and distract other road users. This can cause  
accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
Have the headlight range control inspected immediately by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized  
Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized  
Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Adjusting headlights (travel mode)  
When traveling in countries that drive on the opposite side of the road from your home country, the asymmetric low beam  
headlights can dazzle oncoming traffic. Therefore, when traveling in these countries, the headlights must be adjusted.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the headlight alignment can be adjusted in the Infotainment system via the Vehicle  
settings menu ⇒ Vehicle settings menu.  
On vehicles whose headlights cannot be adjusted via the menu, mask certain areas of the headlight lens with film or have the  
headlights converted by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen  
recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Travel mode may be used only for a short period of time. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized  
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Volkswagen Service Facility for permanent conversion. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen  
dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Warning tones when lights are not turned off  
If the ignition has been switched off and the driver door is opened, warning tones will sound under the following conditions:  
With the side lights switched on  
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If the orientation lighting is switched on, the warning tone to indicate that the light is still turned on will not sound when leaving  
the vehicle ⇒ “Exit lighting” and “Entry lighting” function (orientation lighting).  
Interior lighting  
Instrument and switch illumination  
You can adjust the instrument and switch lighting brightness in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle  
settings menu.  
The selected brightness will automatically adjust to the changing brightness in the vehicle.  
If the automatic headlights  
are switched on, a sensor switches the low beam headlights and the instrument and switch  
lighting on and off automatically based on outside brightness.  
The instrument illumination for the needles and dials turns on when the ignition is on and the lights are off. The lighting for  
the gauges reduces automatically and eventually turns off as brightness outside increases. This function should remind the  
driver to turn off low beam headlights at the right time, such as when driving through tunnels.  
Interior/reading lights, ambient lighting  
Fig. 80 On the overhead console: touch-sensitive reading lights.  
Switching on or off interior and reading lights  
Tap the corresponding symbol:  
Switch the interior lights on or off.  
unlocking or leaving the vehicle.  
Function switched off: the interior lights will switch on automatically when  
Touch-sensitive reading lights with manual dimming function  
On the roof console and above the rear door, there can be touch-sensitive reading lights depending on the equipment fig. 80  
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