Get Lights -> Lights and vision features Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

WARNING

Daytime running lights and parking lights are not bright enough to let you see ahead or be

seen by others when it is dark.

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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

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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.

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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.

Even if automatic headlight control (_AUTO) is switched on, the low-beam headlights may

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still not come on by themselves in fog or heavy rain. You have to switch on the low-beam

headlights manually.

In cool or humid weather, the insides of the headlights, the taillights, and turn signals can

temporarily fog up. This is normal and does not affect the service life of the vehicle's lighting system.

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.

The daytime running lights are switched on whenever the ignition is switched on and the light switch is

in position _Oor _AUTO. The indicator light ꢀ or _DRLin the instrument cluster indicates that the feature is

active, Warning and indicator lights.

If the light switch is in position _AUTO, a low-light sensor switches 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 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 _Oposition.

– Set the parking brake.

Switching the DRL on:

– Release the parking brake.

Static cornering lights

Your vehicle may have fog lights under the front bumper that are also static cornering lights. On some

models the static cornering lights may also 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 headlight

control (headlight switch in the _AUTOposition ⇒ꢀfig. 98), 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 _Oposition or when the fog lights themselves have been switched on, Switching lights on and off.

Automatic headlight control (_AUTO

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Automatic headlight control is a convenience feature only and cannot always recognize all lighting and

driving situations.

If the light switch is in the _AUTOposition, 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.

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 headlight control (_AUTO) is switched on, the low-beam headlights still may not

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be 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, 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” and “Leaving home” feature (orientation lighting)

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

The “Coming home” and “Leaving home” features are controlled automatically by a low-light sensor.

“Coming home” Action

Switch on:

– Switch off the ignition.

The “Coming home” lighting is switched on when the driver door is open, the

headlight switch is set to _AUTO, and the low-light sensor detects darkness.

The delay period starts once the last vehicle door or the luggage compartment

lid is closed.

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