Get Exterior lighting Guide for Volkswagen Polo SUV Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

Next to the steering wheel: light switch (one variant).

Switching lights on

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Turn the light switch to the corresponding position → Fig. 1:

The daytime running lights are switched on.

Automatic lighting control: dipped beam is switched on or off depending on the brightness level and the weather conditions →

, (→ Automatic lighting control).

The side lights and daytime running lights are switched on. The symbol in the light switch lights up green.

Dipped beam is switched on.

Switching off the lights

1. Switch off the ignition.

2. Turn the light switch to the corresponding position:

The lights are switched off.

The orientation lighting can be switched on (→ Orientation lighting).

The side lights or continuous parking light on both sides of the vehicle are switched on . The symbol in the light switch lights up

green.

Dipped beam is switched off.

Vehicles with ignition lock: the side lights will stay on while the vehicle key is in the ignition lock.

Vehicles with starter button: the side lights will stay on while the driver door is closed.

Daytime running lights

The daytime running lights (dependent on equipment level) can increase the visibility of your vehicle in traffic during the day.

If the light switch is in position ,

ignition is switched on.

or

(with detected brightness), the daytime running lights are switched on each time the

The daytime running lights cannot be switched on or off manually.

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: turn signal and

main beam lever.

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 →

.

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: turn signal and

main beam lever.

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 →

.

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: turn signal and

main beam lever.

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 →

.

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 main beam lights up blue in the instrument cluster.

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.

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. 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.

Trailer turn signal indicator lamp (with factory-fitted towing bracket)

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. 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.

Fault in rain and light sensor

The indicator lamp lights up yellow.

In light switch position

, the vehicle lighting is not switched on or off automatically.

1. Switch the ignition off and on.

2. If the fault persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

The fog lights can be switched on when the ignition is switched on and when the light switch is in the

beam positions (→ Dipped beam).

, side lights

and dipped

Switching on the fog lights

1. Pull the light switch out to the first stop.

The indicator lamp in the light switch lights up green.

Switching off the fog lights

1. Press in the light switch or turn to position.

If the fog lights are switched on while the automatic lighting control is switched on

switched on irrespective of the prevailing light conditions outside.

, the dipped beam will also be

The rear fog light can be switched on when the ignition is switched on and when the light switch is in the

and dipped beam

positions (→ Dipped beam):

Switching on the rear fog light

1. Pull out the light switch.

The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up yellow.

Switching off the rear fog light

1. Press in the light switch or turn to position.

If the rear fog light is switched on while the automatic headlight control is switched on

also be switched on irrespective of the prevailing light conditions outside.

, the dipped beam headlights will

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.

If the

side lights are switched on, both headlights light up with side lights together with parts of the tail light clusters, the number

plate lighting and the buttons in the centre console and the dash panel. The daytime running lights also switch on when the ignition is

switched on.

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: turn signal and

main beam lever.

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.

.

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 →

.

Exterior lighting for Your Volkswagen Polo SUV Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

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