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Lights -> Turn signal lever and high beam switch for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

Turn signal lever and high beam switch  
Fig. 97 Turn signal lever and high beam switch.  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
Move the lever to the desired position.  
(1)  
(2)  
Right turn signal.  
Left turn signal.  
(3)  
(4)  
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.  
Lane change signaling feature (convenience turn signal)  
To use the lane change signaling feature, move the lever up or down slightly, just to the point of  
resistance and then release it. If you have lane change flash (Conv. turn sig.) switched on, 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.  
Lane change flash is switched on and off in the Lights & Visionmenu in the instrument cluster  
display, Volkswagen Information System. If your vehicle is not equipped with the Lights & Vision  
menu, the 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 low beams are on.  
Switching lights on and off  
Fig. 98 Headlight switch next to the steering wheel: A vehicles with front fog lights. B vehicles without front  
fog lights.  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
Adjust the light switch to the desired position ⇒ꢀfig. 98:  
Symbol  
When the ignition is switched off  
When the ignition is switched on  
Fog lights, low beams and parking lights  
switched off.  
Headlights off, daytime running lights (DRL)  
on.  
Orientation lighting may be switched on.  
Automatic headlight control active; DRL on.  
Low beams switched on.  
ꢂꢃꢄꢁ  
Low beams off. Parking lights and DRL  
stay on. The length of time they stay on  
depends on the vehicle battery charge.  
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 light switch shows that the front fog lights are switched on.  
To switch on the fog lights ) : first turn the light switch to position %, and 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 O  
.
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 % if the vehicle has no orientation lighting, Coming home and Leaving home  
feature (orientation lighting).