Get Vision Guide for Volkswagen Tayron SUV First Generation (2018-2025)

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 →

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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 light sensor.

Switching on the Coming Home function

1. Switch off the ignition.

The Coming Home lighting is switched on if the automatic lighting control function

sensor has detected darkness.

is switched on and the rain and light

The switch-off delay starts when the last vehicle door or the boot lid is closed.

Switching off the Coming Home function

1. Switch on the ignition.

press the light switch repeatedly until the light is switched off.

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.

Switching on the Leaving Home function

1. Unlock the vehicle.

The Leaving Home lighting is switched on if the automatic lighting control function

sensor has detected darkness.

is switched on and the rain and light

Switching off the Leaving Home function

1. Switch on the ignition.

lock the vehicle.

press the light switch repeatedly until the light is switched off.

automatically after the set switch-off delay has elapsed.

Setting the Coming Home and Leaving Home functions

The switch-off delay can be set and the function activated or deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle

settings menu).

Depending on the equipment, the behaviour of the exterior lighting can be set in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system.

You can select from several display strategies:

—Classic.

The surround lighting, headlights and tail light clusters are switched on and off simultaneously.

—Animation.

The surround lighting, headlights and tail light clusters are switched on and off dynamically and in some cases with animation. The

exterior lighting is animated in different ways depending on the set animation.

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.

When the automatic lighting control

under the following conditions:

is switched on, the vehicle lighting and the instrument and switch lighting will switch on

—The light sensor has detected darkness.

—The windscreen wipers have been switched on for an extended period.

When the lights are switched on, the indicator lamp

lights up yellow (→ Dipped beam).

The automatic lighting control is merely an aid and will not always be able to detect all driving situations.

In vehicles with a corresponding equipment level, the switch-on time of the automatic headlights can be set in the vehicle settings in

the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu).

Headlight range control can be used to adjust the light cone of the dipped beam headlights to the vehicle load level. This gives the

driver the best visibility possible and means that oncoming traffic will not be dazzled.

Dynamic headlight range control

The headlight range is automatically adapted to suit the vehicle load level as soon as the headlights are switched on →

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WARNING

Failure or malfunction in the headlight range control can cause the headlights to dazzle or distract other road users. This can cause

accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Have the headlight range control checked by a suitably qualified workshop as soon as possible. Volkswagen recommends using an

authorised Volkswagen repairer.

If you have to drive a right-hand drive vehicle in a left-hand drive country, or vice versa, the dipped beam headlights may dazzle

oncoming traffic. The headlights may therefore have to be switched over when you travel to these countries. Depending on equipment,

the alignment or functions of the headlights must be adapted in the Infotainment system in the Vehicle settings menu under

Headlights or under Light settings with the travel mode (→ Vehicle settings menu).

Travel mode may only be used for a short period. Please contact a suitably qualified workshop if permanent conversion is

required. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

When the ignition has been switched off and the driver door is opened, acoustic warnings will sound under the following conditions:

—If the parking light is switched on.

—If the side lights

are switched on.

—If the rear fog light is switched on.

When the orientation lighting is switched on, no acoustic warning will be given as a reminder that a light is still switched on when

leaving the vehicle (→ Orientation lighting).

The brightness of the instrument and switch lighting can be adjusted in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle

settings menu).

Depending on equipment, it is possible to adjust the basic brightness level of the head-up display (→ Head-up display).

The brightness setting is automatically adjusted to the changing ambient light conditions in the vehicle.

When the automatic lighting control

is switched on, a sensor automatically detects the ambient brightness level and switches the

dipped beam and the lighting in the instruments and switches on and off.

In the roof console: touch-sensitive reading lights.

Switching the interior and reading lights on or off

Tap the corresponding symbol:

Switch the interior lights on or off.

Function switched off: the interior lights switch on automatically when the vehicle is unlocked or left.

Touch-sensitive reading lights with manual dimming function

There may be touch-sensitive reading lights in the roof console and above the rear doors, depending on the vehicle equipment

→ Fig. 1. The individual reading lights can be switched on or off by tapping the light surface.

To activate the manual dimming function, keep touching the light surface until the desired brightness level is reached.

Glove box and luggage compartment lights

Depending on equipment, the glove box and luggage compartment may be equipped with lights.

The respective light will be switched on or off when the glove box or boot lid is opened or closed.

Background lighting

The background lighting provides indirect light in the various areas of the vehicle interior.

The brightness and, depending on equipment level, colour of the background lighting can be adjusted in the Background lighting menu

in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu). Depending on the equipment, the colour of the background lighting changes

based on the driving profile setting if the setting Auto is selected.

If the ignition has been switched off, the lights go out when the vehicle is locked, or they switch off automatically after a few

minutes. This prevents the 12-volt vehicle battery from discharging.

Some settings can be stored in the personalised user accounts and therefore change when the user account changes.

On the left-hand side of the steering column: lever for turn

signal, main beam and wipers.

The wipers function only when the ignition is switched on and the bonnet or boot lid are closed.

1

2

3

Operating the front windscreen wipers

Operating the front windscreen flick wipe function and the wash and wipe system.

Operating the rear window wiper.

Switch on the windscreen wipers

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Turn the switch to the required position → Fig. 1 1 :

Fast wipe.

Slow wipe.

Vehicles without rain and light sensor: Interval wipe. There are two wiping interval settings.

Vehicles with rain and light sensor: Automatic wiping depending on the intensity of the rain. There are two settings for the

sensitivity of the rain and light sensor.

Switching off the front windscreen wipers

1. Turn switch → Fig. 1 1 to the

position.

Flick wipe – switching short wiping on and off

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Push the → Fig. 1 2 button to the first position and hold →

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To switch off the flick wipe function, release the button.

Switching the wash and wipe system on and off for cleaning the front windscreen

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Push the → Fig. 1 2 button to the second position and hold →

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To switch off the wash and wipe system, release the button.

To avoid the smell of the washer fluid in the vehicle interior, Climatronic switches to air recirculation mode for around

30 seconds.

Switching on the rear window wiper

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Move switch → Fig. 1 3 to the centre position

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The wiper will wipe the window approximately every six seconds.

Switching off the rear window wiper

1. Move switch → Fig. 1 3 to the left to the

position.

Switching the wash and wipe system on and off for the rear window wiper

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Move switch → Fig. 1 3 to the right position and hold →

.

To switch off the wash and wipe system, release the button.

WARNING

Without adequate anti-freeze, the washer fluid may freeze onto the windscreen and obscure your view. This can cause accidents and

serious or fatal injuries.

● At winter temperatures, use the window washer system only when adequate anti-freeze has been added.

● Never use the windscreen washer system at winter temperatures before the windscreen has been heated by the ventilation

system.

WARNING

Worn or dirty windscreen wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and severe injuries.

● Always change the wiper blades if they are damaged or worn and no longer clean the windscreen properly (→ Wiper blades).

NOTICE

Incorrect handling of the wipers can lead to damage to the windscreen and wiper blades and also to the wiper motor.

● Before starting your journey and switching on the ignition, check to make sure that the wiper lever is in its basic position.

● Remove snow and ice from the wipers and windows.

● Always carefully loosen wiper blades that have become frozen onto the window.

● Do not switch on the wipers when the window is dry.

When switched on, the wipers will temporarily be switched to the next setting down when the vehicle is stationary.

Some settings can be stored in the personalised user accounts and therefore change when the user account changes.

If the vehicle is parked during cold weather, the service position of the windscreen wiper may be helpful in order to be able to

release the wiper blades better from the windscreen (→ Wiper blades).

Window wipe/wash system for cleaning the windscreen or rear window

The window wipe/wash system cleans the windscreen or rear window with the wipers and washer fluid. To ensure that the system

functions correctly in all weather conditions, sufficient anti-freeze must be added to the washer fluid (→ Washer fluid).

NOTICE

Washer fluid without sufficient anti-freeze can freeze in the water-carrying hoses and washer fluid reservoir at low temperatures.

This can result in damage to the washer fluid pump.

● Always use washer fluid with sufficient anti-freeze.

Automatic activation of the rear window wiper

The rear window wiper is switched on automatically when the windscreen wipers are switched on and reverse gear is engaged.

Automatic activation when reverse gear is engaged can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system

(→ Vehicle settings menu).

Rear view camera cleaning system

The rear view camera cleaning system cleans the rear view camera and works in conjunction with the wash and wipe system for

cleaning the rear window.

If the view from the camera remains obscured after it has been cleaned several times, the camera lens must be cleaned manually

(→ Rear view), (→ Vehicle care, exterior).

On the left-hand side of the steering column: lever for turn

signal, main beam and wipers.

A

B

C

The rain and light sensor is deactivated.

Rain and light sensor activated, setting 1.

Rain and light sensor activated, setting 2.

When the rain and light sensor is activated, it automatically controls the frequency and speed of the wipers, depending on the intensity

of the rain.

The automatic wipe function can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings

menu) →

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Activating the rain and light sensor

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Turn the switch to the required position → Fig. 1:

—Position B : Low sensitivity of the rain and light sensor.

—Position C : High sensitivity of the rain and light sensor.

If the automatic wipe function is deactivated in the Infotainment system, the intervals are set at fixed levels.

Deactivating the rain and light sensor

1. Turn the switch to position → Fig. 1 A .

WARNING

The rain and light sensor cannot always detect all precipitation sufficiently and activate the wipers. If visibility is restricted, this can

cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● If necessary, switch on the wipers manually if the water on the windscreen restricts the field of vision.

Some settings can be stored in the personalised user accounts and therefore change when the user account changes.

Washer fluid level too low

The indicator lamp lights up yellow.

1. Fill up the washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible (→ Washer fluid).

Fault in wipers

The indicator lamp lights up yellow.

The wipers do not wipe.

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.

The wipers are not switched on automatically if it rains during rain and light sensor operation.

1. Go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

Changes in the response of the rain and light sensor

Possible causes for faults and misinterpretations relating to the sensitive surface of the rain and light sensor (→ Front view) include:

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a film of water or smears caused by damaged wiper blades can increase the time the wipers are switched on,

can shorten the length of the intervals between wipes or cause the wipers to run quickly and continuously.

insects hitting the windscreen surface can cause the wipers to be activated.

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in winter, salt deposits can cause the wipers to continue to wipe the windscreen when it is almost dry.

dry dust, wax, windscreen coatings (lotus effect), or detergent deposits (from an automatic car wash) can cause the rain and

light sensor to become less sensitive and react too slowly, or prevent it from reacting at all. Clean the sensitive surface of the rain

and light sensor at regular intervals and inspect the wiper blades for damage (→ Vehicle care, exterior).

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a wipe cycle will be triggered if the rain and light sensor is switched on when the windscreen is impacted

by a stone. The rain and light sensor will then register the reduction in sensitivity of the surfaces and adjust accordingly. The size of

the crack can affect the way in which the rain and light sensor activates the wipers.

The wipers will try to wipe away any obstacles that are on the window. The wipers will stop moving if the obstacle blocks their

path.

1. Remove the obstacle and switch the wipers back on again.

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