Lights and vision for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Nineth Generation (2023-2025)

On the left-hand side of the steering column: lever for turn  
signal, main beam and wipers.  
A
B
Indicate right  
Indicate left  
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Switching turn signals on and off  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Move the lever from the centre position to the required position → Fig. 1.  
3. To switch off the turn signal, move the lever to the basic position.  
Go to a suitably qualified workshop and have the vehicle checked if the acoustic signal does not sound when a turn signal is switched  
on. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
Convenience turn signal  
1. Push the lever up or down to the point where you encounter resistance and then release the lever.  
The turn signal flashes three times.  
To cancel the lane change flash, immediately move the lever in the opposite direction up to the pressure point and then release it.  
The convenience turn signal can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings  
menu).  
WARNING  
Incorrect use of turn signals, a failure to use turn signals, or forgetting to switch off a turn signal can confuse other road users. This  
can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
Always activate the turn signal in good time when changing lanes and performing overtaking or turning manoeuvres.  
Always switch off the turn signal once the lane change or overtaking or turning manoeuvre has been completed.  
The hazard warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off.  
Some settings can be stored in the personalised user accounts and therefore change when the user account changes.  
Next to the steering wheel: touch panel for switching on the  
exterior lighting.  
Switching lights on  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Tap the  
function button as often as required until the corresponding indicator lamps light up.  
The dipped beam headlights are switched on. The indicator lamp lights up green.  
Automatic lighting control: dipped beam is switched on or off depending on the brightness level , (→ Automatic lighting  
control).  
Side lights switched on, the indicator lamp lights up green. The automatic lighting control function  
speed of around 10 km/h (around 6 mph).  
is activated from a  
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Display only in the instrument cluster display: a text message appears stating that the lights are switched off. The automatic  
lighting control function is activated from a speed of around 10 km/h (around 6 mph) or when a distance of around 100 m  
(around 328 ft) has been covered.  
Switching off the lights  
1. Switch off the ignition.  
The orientation lighting can be switched on (→ Orientation lighting).  
Side lights or continuous parking light on both sides of the vehicle switched on . The indicator lamp lights up green.  
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Display only in the instrument cluster display: a text message appears stating that the lights are switched off.  
Daytime running lights  
The daytime running lights can increase the visibility of the vehicle in traffic during the day.  
If brightness is detected, the daytime running lights are switched on when the ignition is switched on.  
The daytime running lights cannot be switched off or on manually as from a speed of around 10 km/h (around 6 mph).  
NOTICE  
The headlights may ice up at very low outside temperatures. Improper cleaning may damage the vehicle.  
Do not use excessively hard or abrasive cleaning tools.  
Thaw ice with a suitable de-icer or with Volkswagen Genuine de-icer.  
WARNING  
If the vehicle lighting is not switched on as appropriate for the weather conditions, the road will not be illuminated sufficiently. Other  
road users may have difficulty seeing the vehicle or may not see it at all. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
Always switch on dipped beam when it is dark or raining and when visibility is poor.  
Regularly check that all lights and turn signals are working properly.  
WARNING  
The side lights or daytime running lights are not bright enough to illuminate the road ahead and to ensure that other road users are  
able to see you in darkness, rain or snow and conditions with poor visibility. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
Always switch on dipped beam when it is dark or raining and when visibility is poor.  
WARNING  
The automatic lighting control function  
correctly. The automatic lighting control function  
assists the driver. The driver is responsible for the vehicle lighting being switched on  
switches the dipped beam headlights on and off when there is a change in the  
level of brightness. An insufficiently lit road can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
Switch the dipped beam on manually if required by the weather conditions, e.g. in the event of fog.  
To illuminate the surroundings better when manoeuvring, the cornering lights are switched on for both sides of the vehicle  
when reverse gear is engaged.  
On the left-hand side of the steering column: lever for turn  
signal, main beam and wipers.  
A
B
Switch on the main beam.  
Operate the headlight flasher or switch off the main beam.  
When the main beam or headlight flasher is switched on, the blue indicator lamp  
lights up in the instrument cluster display →  
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Switching on the main beam  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Switch on dipped beam.  
3. Press the lever forward from the centre position → Fig. 1 A .  
Switching off the main beam  
1. Pull the lever to the rear from the centre position → Fig. 1 B .  
Switching the headlight flasher on and off  
1. Pull the lever to the rear from the centre position and hold it → Fig. 1 B .  
Release the lever to switch off.  
Main-beam control  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, automatic main-beam control may be available (→ Main-beam control (static)) (→ Main-beam  
control (dynamic)).  
WARNING  
Using the main beam incorrectly can distract and dazzle other road users. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
Use main beam only if other road users cannot be distracted or dazzled.  
On the left-hand side of the steering column: lever for turn  
signal, main beam and wipers.  
Main-beam control (Light Assist) automatically dips the headlights when oncoming vehicles and vehicles driving in front are detected.  
Light Assist normally also recognises illuminated areas such as towns and deactivates main beam while driving through them.  
Within the limits of the system, main beam is automatically switched on or off depending on the surroundings and traffic conditions  
and on the driving speed →  
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Switching on  
Light Assist  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Switch on automatic lighting control  
(→ Dipped beam).  
3. Tap the lever forward from the basic position → Fig. 1 A .  
When Light Assist is activated, the  
indicator lamp lights up white in the instrument cluster display. When Light Assist is switched on,  
the indicator lamp for the main beam lights up blue in the instrument cluster display.  
Switching off Light Assist  
1. Switch off automatic lighting control  
(→ Dipped beam).  
if Light Assist is switched on and active, pull the lever back → Fig. 1 B .  
if Light Assist is switched on and not active, tap the lever forward → Fig. 1 A . Manual main beam is now switched on. To  
switch off the manual main beam again, pull back the lever B .  
System limits  
The main beam must be manually switched off under the following conditions, as it is not switched off by Light Assist in time or at all:  
In badly lit towns that the system cannot recognise as towns.  
In poorly lit streets where there are highly reflective signs.  
Other road users with insufficient lighting facilities, such as pedestrians, cyclists.  
In the case of crossing traffic at right-angled junctions.  
In tight bends, on steep hill crests or in dips in the road or when oncoming traffic is half-hidden.  
With oncoming traffic on streets with a central barrier where the driver can see clearly over the central barrier e.g. truck drivers.  
In fog, snow or heavy rain.  
In conditions where dust or sand has been blown up.  
Damage to the windscreen in the camera’s field of vision.  
If the camera window is covered by condensation, dirt, a sticker, snow or ice.  
If the camera is switched off automatically due to a high ambient temperature or prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. When the  
camera is available again, Lane Assist will also be available once more.  
If the camera is faulty or the power supply is interrupted.  
WARNING  
Light Assist may not be able to recognise all driving situations correctly and may not work properly in certain situations. Light Assist  
supports the driver. The driver is responsible for the vehicle lighting being switched on correctly. Improperly switching on the main  
beam can distract and dazzle other road users. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
Always check the lighting yourself and adjust it to suit the light, visibility and traffic conditions.  
Switch off the main beam manually if it may cause dazzle to other road users.  
WARNING  
If the camera window is dirty, covered or damaged, the function of Light Assist may be impaired. This also applies if changes are  
made to the vehicle’s lighting system, for example if additional headlights are fitted. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal  
injuries.  
Clean the camera window at regular intervals, and keep it free from snow and ice.  
Do not cover the camera window.  
Check the area of the windscreen which is in the camera’s field of view for damage at regular intervals.  
On the left-hand side of the steering column: lever for turn  
signal, main beam and wipers.  
Advanced main-beam control (Dynamic Light Assist) provides maximum illumination for the road and the edges of the road. At the  
same time, it prevents vehicles in front or oncoming vehicles from being dazzled. The system uses a camera to detect other self-  
illuminated road users and their distance from your vehicle and deactivates areas within the light distribution in a targeted manner. If  
the system can no longer prevent other road users from being dazzled, main beam is switched off completely. Dynamic Light Assist  
normally also recognises illuminated areas such as towns and deactivates main beam while driving through them.  
Within the limits of the system, main beam is automatically switched on or off depending on the surroundings and traffic conditions  
and on the driving speed →  
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Dynamic Light Assist can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu).  
Switching on Dynamic Light Assist  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Switch on automatic lighting control  
(→ Dipped beam).  
3. Tap the lever forward from the basic position → Fig. 1 A .  
When Dynamic Light Assist is activated, the  
indicator lamp lights up white in the instrument cluster display. When Dynamic Light  
Assist is switched on, the  
indicator lamp for the main beam lights up blue in the instrument cluster display.  
Switching off Dynamic Light Assist  
1. Switch off automatic lighting control  
(→ Dipped beam).  
if Dynamic Light Assist is switched on and active, pull the lever back → Fig. 1 B .  
if Dynamic Light Assist is switched on and not active, tap the lever forward → Fig. 1 A . Manual main beam is now switched  
on. To switch off the manual main beam again, pull back the lever.  
System limits  
The main beam must be manually switched off under the following conditions, as it is not switched off by Dynamic Light Assist in time  
or not at all:  
In badly lit towns that the system cannot recognise as towns.  
In poorly lit streets where there are highly reflective signs.  
Other road users with insufficient lighting facilities, such as pedestrians, cyclists.  
In the case of crossing traffic at right-angled junctions.  
In tight bends, on steep hill crests or in dips in the road or when oncoming traffic is half-hidden.  
With oncoming traffic on streets with a central barrier where the driver can see clearly over the central barrier e.g. truck drivers.  
In fog, snow or heavy rain.  
In conditions where dust or sand has been blown up.  
Damage to the windscreen in the camera’s field of vision.  
If the camera window is covered by condensation, dirt, a sticker, snow or ice.  
If the camera is switched off automatically due to a high ambient temperature or prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. When the  
camera is available again, Dynamic Light Assist will also be available once more.  
If the camera is faulty or the power supply is interrupted.  
WARNING  
Dynamic Light Assist may not be able to recognise all driving situations correctly and may not work properly in certain situations.  
Dynamic Light Assist supports the driver. The driver is responsible for the vehicle lighting being switched on correctly. Improperly  
switching on the main beam can distract and dazzle other road users. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
Always check the lighting yourself and adjust it to suit the light, visibility and traffic conditions.  
Switch off the main beam manually if it may cause dazzle to other road users.  
WARNING  
If the camera window is dirty, covered or damaged, the function of Dynamic Light Assist may be impaired. This also applies if changes  
are made to the vehicle’s lighting system, for example if additional headlights are fitted. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal  
injuries.  
Clean the camera window at regular intervals, and keep it free from snow and ice.  
Do not cover the camera window.  
Check the area of the windscreen which is in the camera’s field of view for damage at regular intervals.  
The dynamic cornering light permits optimum illumination of the road.  
The dynamic cornering light works only when the automatic lighting control  
(around 6 mph).  
is switched on and at speeds above around 10 km/h  
The dynamic cornering light can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings  
menu).  
The poor weather light allows the driver to improve illumination of the road in poor visibility conditions.  
The poor weather light can be switched on only when the ignition is switched on.  
Switching on poor weather light  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Tap  
button (→ Dipped beam).  
The indicator lamp in the button lights up green. In addition, the indicator lamp lights up for a few seconds in the instrument cluster  
display.  
Switching off poor weather light  
1. Press the  
button again.  
If the poor weather light is switched on with switched-off lights, switched-on side lights  
or switched-on automatic lighting  
control , the dipped beam headlights will also be switched on regardless of the ambient brightness level.  
Turn signal indicator lamp  
The indicator lamp flashes green.  
If a turn signal on the vehicle has failed, the indicator lamp will start flashing twice as fast.  
1. Go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
Trailer turn signal indicator lamp  
The indicator lamp flashes green.  
The indicator lamp goes out if a trailer turn signal or all trailer lights stop working.  
1. Check the lighting and change the appropriate bulb as required (→ Exterior lighting).  
2. If the fault persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
Exterior drive lighting not working  
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.  
Vehicle lighting not working partially or completely.  
1. Go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
Fault in rain and light sensor  
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.  
When automatic lighting control (  
1. Switch the ignition off and on.  
) is switched on, the vehicle lighting is not switched on or off automatically.  
2. If the fault persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
Dynamic cornering light  
In vehicles with driving profile selection, the selected driving profile can affect the swivelling motion of the lights.  
A corresponding display appears in the instrument cluster if there is a dynamic cornering light fault. Go to a suitably qualified  
workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
Touch panels react differently than expected  
Moisture, dirt and grease can impede the functioning of the touch panels.  
1. Always keep touch panels clean and dry.  
Light assist systems do not react as expected  
Travel mode deactivates the dynamic cornering light.  
1. Make sure that travel mode is not activated when it is not needed (→ Vehicle settings menu).  
The rear fog light can only be switched on when the ignition is switched on (→ Dipped beam).  
Switching on the rear fog light  
1. Tap the  
function button.  
The indicator lamp in the button lights up. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster display additionally lights up yellow.  
Switching off the rear fog light  
1. Tap the  
function button again.  
If the rear fog light is switched on with switched-off lights, switched-on side lights  
or switched-on automatic lighting  
control , the dipped beam headlights will be switched on independently of the ambient brightness level.  
In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket: the vehicle’s rear fog light is not switched on if a trailer with rear fog light is  
electrically connected to the vehicle.  
When the side lights  
are switched on, both headlights light up with side lights together with parts of the tail light clusters, the  
number plate light and various buttons in the vehicle interior. The automatic lighting control is activated from a speed of around  
10 km/h (6 mph) or when a distance of about 100 m (around 328 ft) has been driven.  
If the vehicle is not locked from outside when the ignition is switched off and the side lights are switched on, the continuous parking  
light on both sides of the vehicle switches on automatically after around 10 minutes to reduce the load on the 12-volt vehicle battery  
(→ Parking light).  
Automatic switch-off of side lights and parking lights  
The vehicle will detect a weak 12-volt vehicle battery and switch off the side lights or parking lights in good time so that the engine  
can still be started – however, this will occur after 2 hours at the earliest.  
If the battery capacity is not sufficient for the side lights or parking light to remain switched on for 2 hours, the 12-volt vehicle battery  
can be discharged to such an extent that it is no longer possible to start the engine →  
.
WARNING  
Accidents and serious or fatal injuries can occur if the vehicle is parked without sufficient illumination, as other road users might have  
difficulty seeing the vehicle, or may not see it at all.  
Always park the vehicle safely and with sufficient lighting.  
Observe any applicable country-specific legal requirements.  
Switch on the parking light on the right or left side if possible if illumination of the vehicle for several hours is necessary.  
On the left-hand side of the steering column: lever for turn  
signal, main beam and wipers.  
A
B
Right-hand parking light is switched on.  
Left-hand parking light is switched on.  
Switching one-sided parking lights on and off  
When the parking lights are switched on, the headlight with side light and parts of the tail light cluster on the corresponding side of  
the vehicle light up. The activation duration of the one-sided parking light is generally twice that of the continuous parking light on  
both sides.  
1. Switch off the ignition.  
2. Move the lever from the centre position to the desired position → Fig. 1.  
3. To switch off the one-sided parking light, move the lever to the basic position.  
Switching the continuous parking light on both sides of the vehicle on and off  
Both headlights light up with side lights as well as parts of the tail light clusters if continuous parking light on both sides of the vehicle  
is switched on:  
1. Switch on the side lights  
2. Switch off the ignition.  
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3. Lock the vehicle from outside.  
4. To switch off the continuous parking light on both sides of the vehicle, unlock the vehicle from the outside.  
Automatic switch-off of side lights and parking lights  
The vehicle will detect a weak 12-volt vehicle battery and switch off the side lights or parking lights in good time so that the engine  
can still be started – however, this will occur after 2 hours at the earliest.  
If the battery capacity is not sufficient for the side lights or parking light to remain switched on for 2 hours, the 12-volt vehicle battery  
can be discharged to such an extent that it is no longer possible to start the engine →  
.
WARNING  
Accidents and serious or fatal injuries can occur if the vehicle is parked without sufficient illumination, as other road users might have  
difficulty seeing the vehicle, or may not see it at all.  
Always park the vehicle safely and with sufficient lighting.  
Observe any applicable country-specific legal requirements.  
Switch on the parking light on the right or left side if possible if illumination of the vehicle for several hours is necessary.  
The Coming Home and Leaving Home function lights up the area immediately surrounding the vehicle when you get in or out of the  
vehicle in darkness.  
The Coming Home and Leaving Home function is controlled automatically by a rain and light sensor.  
The switch-off delay can be set and the function activated or deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle  
settings menu).  
Switching on the Coming Home function  
1. Switch off the ignition.  
The Coming Home lighting is switched on when the automatic lighting control  
detects darkness.  
is switched on and the rain and light sensor  
The switch-off delay starts when the last vehicle door or the boot lid is closed.  
Switching off the Coming Home function  
1. Automatically after the set switch-off delay has elapsed.  
automatically if a vehicle door or the boot lid is opened approximately 30 seconds after switch-on.  
switch off the lights.  
switch on the ignition.  
Switching on the Leaving Home function  
1. Unlock the vehicle when the automatic headlights function  
is switched on and the rain and light sensor detects darkness.  
Switching off the Leaving Home function  
1. Automatically after the switch-off delay.  
lock the vehicle.  
switch off the lights.  
switch on the ignition.  
When the Coming home function is switched on, no acoustic warning will be given as a reminder that a light is still switched  
on when the driver door is opened.  
Some settings can be stored in the personalised user accounts and therefore change when the user account changes.  
When dipped beam is switched on, a cornering light is switched on when turning slowly or driving around very tight bends.  
When reverse gear is engaged, the cornering light on both sides of the vehicle switches on to provide better illumination of the  
surrounding area when manoeuvring.