Get Lights Guide for Volkswagen Touareg SUV Third Generation (2018-2025)

WARNING

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Incorrect use of turn signals, not using them

or forgetting to turn them off can confuse

other road users. This can lead to accidents

and serious injury.

Turn signals

Switching the indicators on and off

● Always signal lane changes and

overtaking and turning manoeuvres in

good time by means of intermi- tents.

● Switch off the indicator after lane

changing, overtaking and turning

manoeuvres have been completed.

Emergency flashers also work with the

ignition switched off

p. 84.

→

Fig. 106 On the left-hand side of the steering

column: Indicator and indicator lever.

Lighting

– Switch on the ignition.

– Move the indicator lever and high beam

lever from the centre position to the desired

position:

Switching lights on and off

A

B

The right-hand indicator is switched on.

The left-hand indicator is switched on.

– Move the lever to the basic position to

disengage the indicator.

If an acoustic signal does not sound when the

indicators are switched on, take the vehicle to a

specialist workshop and have it checked.

Fig. 107 Next to the steering wheel: light control

(one variant).

Comfort indicators

To use the comfort indicator, move the

indicator and hazard warning light lever up or

down only to the point where it offers resistance

and then release it. The indicator flashes three

times.

Switch on the lights

– Switch on the ignition.

– Turn the light control knob to the

corresponding position:

Automatic dipped beam switching: The

dipped beam is switched on and off

To disengage the comfort indicator ahead of

time, immediately move the lever in the opposite

direction to the point where it offers resistance

and release it.

ambient

,

automatically depending on

and weather →

brightness

→

p. 130.

The comfort function of the direction indicators

Position light and daytime running lights on.

is

can be deactivated in a specialist

workshop.

The symbol on the control unit lights up.

of in green.

Low beam on.

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Switching off the lights

● The rear lamps are not included in the

daytime running lamps. A vehicle without its

rear lamps on cannot be seen by other road

users in the event of darkness, precipitation

or poor visibility.

– Switch off the ignition.

– Turn the light control knob to the

corresponding position:

The lights are off.

The "Leaving Home" function (outdoor

orientation lighting) can be activated → p.

133.

Parking light or parking light on both sides

on → page 132. The symbol in the control

unit lights up green.

Low beam off. As long as the key remains

in the ignition lock or, in vehicles with

Keyless Access, as long as the driver's

door remains closed, the dipped beam

remains on.

WARNING

Automatic activation of the dipped beam

( ) switches the low beam on and off only when light

conditions change.

● In special weather conditions, e.g. fog,

switch on the dipped beam manually.

When engaging reverse gear, the static

cornering light may light up on both sides.

of the vehicle to better illuminate the

the manoeuvre

surroundings during

.

Daytime running lights

Daytime running lamps, fitted depending on the

equipment, can increase the visibility of the

vehicle when driving in daylight.

Switching fog lights on and off

The daytime running lights are switched on

each time the ignition is switched on if the light

The fog lamps can be switched on with the light

control in position , (position light) or (dipped

beam) with the ignition switched on.

Switch on the fog lamps : Press the key.

→ fig. 107 . The indicator light in the button

lights up green.

control is in the position

tected).

, or (if brightness is de-

–

Daytime running lights cannot be switched on or

off manually.

–

Switch on the fog light : Press the button

. The control lamp on the button lights up.

In addition, the yellow control lamp lights

up on the control panel.

WARNING

If the road is not well lit and other road users

cannot see the vehicle or can only see it with

difficulty, accidents and serious injuries can

occur.

– To switch off the fog lamps, press the

corresponding button again.

● Light assistants are only auxiliary systems,

the driver is responsible for ensuring that

the correct lights are switched on.

When the automatic dipped-beam headlamp

is switched on, the following lights up

The dipped-beam headlamps or the fog lamp

also switch on regardless of the ambient

brightness.

● Always switch on the dipped beam in the

event of darkness, precipitation or poor

WARNING

On vehicles fitted ex-factory with

towing device, the vehicle's fog lamp is

automatically switched off when a trailer with a

built-in rear fog lamp is electrically connected to

it

The position light and daytime running lights

do not illuminate enough to illuminate the road

well enough to be seen by other road users.

● Always switch on the dipped beam in the

event of darkness, precipitation or poor

→

p. 278.

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When the "Coming Home" function is activated,

no acoustic signal sounds when the vehicle is

Functions of the lights

on.

started to indicate that the lights are still

Position light

When the light control is set to the position, the

position lights in both headlamps, certain areas

of the rear light clusters, the number plate light

and the light in the centre console buttons and

the instrument panel buttons are switched on. If

the ignition is switched on , the daytime running

lights are also switched on.

Road light

Switching the main beam on and

off

When the parking light is on, the indicator light

lights up yellow in the instrument cluster.

Automatic dipped beam switchin

g

When the headlamp control is in the position ,

the low beam and the instrument and control

panel lighting are switched on and off

automatically depending on the existing light

conditions. When the lights are switched on, the

yellow indicator light in the light control comes

on.

The automatic dipped beam function is only an

auxiliary function and cannot always identify all

driving situations with sufficient precision.

Fig. 108 On the left-hand side of the steering

column: Indicator and indicator lever.

– Switch on the ignition and switch on the cross

Static curve light

lamp.

When turning slowly or when cornering sharply,

a static cornering light comes on automatically.

– Move the indicator and high beam lever

from the centre position to the desired

position:

Dynamic bend lighting (AFS)

In bends, self-directional lamps automatically

provide better illumination of the road (even if it

is not a bend). The dynamic bend lighting only

works if the dipped beam is switched on and the

vehicle is driving faster than approx.

10 km/h (6 mph).

A

B

The main beam comes on.

The light flashes are activated or the main

beam is switched off. The light flashes

remain on as long as the lever is pulled.

When the high beam is on, the blue indicator

light is illuminated in the instrument cluster.

The dynamic bend lighting can be switched on

and off.

Adjust

tivate in the menu

tainment.

of the info-system

High beam assistant

Depending on the equipment, the vehicle may be

equipped with a high beam assistant.

Audible signals to warn that lights have not

been switched off

→

p. 131.

When the key is removed from the ignition

switch and the driver's door is opened, warning

signals sound in the cases described below:

WARNING

If the main-beam headlamp is not used

correctly, accidents and serious injuries could

occur because it can distract and dazzle other

road users.

– If the parking light is switched on.

– If the light control is in the position .

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When the high beam assistant is switched on,

the control indicator lights up in the

instrument cluster display.

Dynamic Light Assist (Dynamic

Light Assist)

The high beam assistant automatically avoids

dazzling oncoming traffic and vehicles travelling

in the same direction. In addition, the high beam

assistant detects which areas are illuminated

and switches the high beam off, e.g. when

driving through towns.

Switching off the dynamic high beam

assistant

– Pull back the indicator lever and the main

beam.

– OR: turn the light control to a position other

than

.

The assistant switches the high beam on

automatically from a speed of approx.

–

OR: Switch off the ignition.

– OR: press the indicator and high beam lever

forward to manually switch on the high

beam.

60 km/h (37 mph) and switches it off at speeds

below approx. 30 km/h (18 mph) within the

limitations of the system and depending on

and

the surrounding and traffic conditions

speed →

System limitations

.

In the following cases, the main beam must be

switched off manually because the main beam

assistant will not switch off the main beam in

time or not at all:

The dynamic high beam assistant illuminates

the road and its edges to the maximum. At the

same time, it prevents glare from vehicles in the

same direction and from oncoming traffic. With

the aid of a camera, the system detects other

road users and their distance to the vehicle and

covers a certain area of the headlamps. If it is

no longer possible to avoid dazzling other road

users, the main beam is automatically switched

off.

– On insufficiently illuminated roads with

highly reflective signs.

– For road users with insufficient lighting, e.g.

pedestrians or cyclists.

– In sharp bends, when oncoming traffic is

partially obscured, on steep ascents or

descents.

Activating and deactivating the dynamic high

beam assistant in the infotainment system

– Switch on the ignition.

– On roads with oncoming traffic and a central

crash barrier if the driver has a clear view

over the barrier, e.g. the driver of a lorry.

CAR

– Press the

infotainment button.

– In case of fog, snow or heavy rainfall.

– In case of dust or sand eddies.

Settings

function button .

Light and visibility

– Select the menu option

– Click on the button

.

– In case the windscreen is damaged in the

field of view of the camera.

Dynamic Light Assist (high beam control)

for acti-

– If the camera's field of view is soiled, dirty or

covered with adhesive, snow or ice.

or deactivate the function.

If the checkbox of the function button is ticked ,

it means that the function is activated.

– If the camera is defective or if the power

supply is interrupted.

Switching on the dynamic high beam

assistant

WARNING

The increased comfort provided by the

dynamic high beam assistant must not lead to

any risk of compromising safety. The system

cannot replace the driver's atten- tion.

– Switch on the ignition and, if necessary,

turn the light control to the position .

– Starting from the basic position, press the

indicator and parking lamp lever forwards.

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● Always check the lights yourself and

adjust them according to light, visibility

and traffic conditions.

Parking light

Switching the parking light on and

off

● The dynamic high beam assistant may not

detect all situations correctly and may only

function to a limited extent in certain

situations.

● If the camera's field of vision is dirty,

covered or damaged, the function of the

assistant may be affected. This also applies

if modifications are made to the vehicle's

lighting system, e.g. if additional headlamps

are fitted.

NOTICE

In order not to impair the proper functioning of

Fig. 109 On the left-hand side of the steering

column: Indicator and indicator lever.

the

system, please note the following points:

Parking light on one side only

● Periodically clean the camera's field of view

When the parking lamp is switched on, the front

position lamp and certain areas of the rear lamp

cluster on the corresponding side of the vehicle

are illuminated:

and keep it free of snow and ice.

● Do not cover the camera's field of view.

● Check that the windscreen is not damaged

in the area of the camera's field of vision.

– Switch off the ignition.

If there are light-emitting objects in the

area of influence of the camera, e.g., a

system

– Move the indicator and high beam lever

from the centre position to the desired

position:

The operation of the dynamic high beam

assistant may not work properly.

negatively affected.

A

B

The right-hand parking lamp is switched on.

The left-hand parking lamp is switched on.

- Move the lever to the basic position to

disengage the parking light.

When the parking light is switched on, the

yellow indicator light in the instrument cluster

illuminates.

The parking light can only be switched on when

the ignition is switched off and the indicator and

high beam lever is in the centre position before it

is activated.

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Activate the "Coming Home" function

Not valid in China

WARNING

If the vehicle is left parked without being

sufficiently marked with the appropriate lights

and other road users do not see it or see it

only with difficulty, this can lead to accidents

and serious injuries.

– Switch off the ignition.

– Operate the light bursts for approx. 1 second.

The "Coming Home" lighting is switched on

when the driver's door is opened. The light

switch-off delay starts when the last door of

the vehicle, including the tailgate, is closed.

● Always park the vehicle securely and with

the appropriate lights on. Observe the

relevant legal regulations.

● If the vehicle needs to be illuminated for

several hours, switch on the right or left-

hand parking lamp if possible. The time that

the parking lamp on one side of the vehicle

can remain on is generally twice as long as

the parking lamp on the other side of the

vehicle.

Activate the "Coming Home" function

Valid only in China

– Switch off the ignition.

The "Coming Home" lighting comes on if the light

control is set to and the rain and light sensor

detects darkness.

The light-off delay starts when the last door of the

vehicle, including the tailgate, is closed.

Deactivate the "Coming Home" function

– It is automatically deactivated after the time

set for the light-off delay has elapsed.

Coming Home" and "Leaving

Home" function

orientation lighting

(exterior

– OR: it is automatically deactivated if a

vehicle door or the tailgate is still open

approx. 60 seconds after the function has

been activated.

)

The "Coming Home" and "Leaving Home"

function illuminates the immediate surroundings

of the vehicle when getting in and out of the

vehicle in case of darkness.

– OR: turn the light knob to the position.

–

OR: switch on the ignition.

Not valid in China: The "Coming Home" function

is activated manually. The "Leaving Home"

function, on the other hand, is automatically

controlled by a rain and light sensor.

Activate the "Leaving Home" function

– Unlock the vehicle (the light control must be

in the position and the rain and light sensor

detects darkness).

Not valid in China: The "Coming Home" and

"Leaving Home" function is automatically

controlled by a rain and light sensor.

Deactivate the "Leaving Home" function.

– It is automatically deactivated after the light-

Settings for the "Coming Home" and "Leaving

Home" functions can be made in the

infotainment system.

off delay time has elapsed.

–

OR: Lock the vehicle.

– OR: turn the light knob to the position.

OR: Switch on the ignition.

– Switch on the ignition.

–

CAR

– Press the

infotainment button.

Settings

function button .

Light and visibility

– Select the menu option

.

– Select the desired submenu option by

Coming Home

pressing the function button

function

Leaving Home function

.

or the button

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Further information can be found in the relevant

section of the website. Volkswagen recommends

that you visit a Volkswagen dealership for this.

Headlamps

L i g h t range adjustment

The dynamic bend lighting and dynamic high

beam assistant do not function when the travel

mode is activated. In this case, only the

automatic activation and deactivation of the

high beam function.

When the headlamps are switched on, the

headlamp range is automatically adapted to

the vehicle's state of charge →

.

Do not use the travel mode for long periods

of time. If you wish to change the

If the headlamps are permanently aligned, have

them checked by a specialist workshop.

Volkswagen recommends that you visit a

WARNING

If the dynamic headlamp levelling system

malfunctions or does not work properly, the

headlamps could dazzle and distract other

road users. This can lead to accidents and

serious injury.

.

Volkswagen dealer for this

● Immediately go to a specialist workshop

and have the headlamp levelling

adjustment checked.

Problems and solutions

Turn signals

The left or right indicator is on. If one of the

vehicle's or trailer's direction indicators →

page 278 does not work, the indicator light

flashes twice as fast as normal. Check the

vehicle and trailer lighting → page 278.

Modify headlamp aiming (travel

mode)

If you travel to countries where you drive in the

opposite direction to your home country, the

asymmetrical dipped beam may dazzle

oncoming traffic. It is therefore necessary to

change the headlamp alignment when

travelling in one of these countries.

Lighting

There is a total or partial failure in the

vehicle lighting. Replace the relevant bulb

→ p. 295. OR: There is a fault in the

vehicle's lighting system. If all the bulbs

are working, contact a specialist

workshop.

Depending on the equipment, the orientation

of the headlamps can be adjusted in the

– Switch on the ignition.

infotainment system:

CAR

– Press the

infotainment button.

Light range adjustment

Settings

– Press the

function button .

There is a fault in the headlamp levelling

system. Contact a specialist workshop.

Light and visibility

– Select the menu option

.

Adaptation to left-hand traffic

– Click on

Adaptation to right-hand traffic

in order to activate

or deactivate the function.

Brake light

There is a total or partial failure of the

fre- quency lamp. Replace the

corresponding lamp

→ If all the lamps are working, contact a

specialist workshop.

When travel mode is activated and then each

time the ignition is switched on again, the

indicator light flashes as a confirmation and a

message may appear in the instrument cluster

display for a few seconds.

On vehicles where the headlamp alignment

cannot be changed in the menu, certain areas of

the headlamps must be covered with stickers or

the headlamp alignment must be changed by a

specialist workshop. In a specialist workshop,

the headlamp alignment can be

Number plate light

The number plate lamp does not work.

Replace the corresponding bulb → p. 295.

If all bulbs are OK, if necessary, replace

the bulb → p. 295.

go to a specialised workshop.

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Curve light

There is a fault in the dynamic bend

When the lights are switched on, the intensity of

the illumination of the instruments, controls

and ambient lighting can be infinitely adjusted

by turning the dimmer → fig. 110 .

lighting. Contact a specialist workshop.

The dynamic bend lighting does not work when

the travel mode is activated → p. 134.

– Press the adjuster; the adjuster will jump out

for adjustment.

If the bend lighting is faulty, a message appears

in the instrument cluster display. Contact a

specialist workshop.

– Set the desired intensity and reinsert the

dimmer.

The illumination of the instruments (needles and

scales) is on when the lights are on.

Dynamic High Beam Assistant

There is a fault in the Dynamic Light

Assist system. Contact

workshop

The lighting is switched off and the ignition is

switched on. As ambient brightness decreases,

the illumination of the scales is automatically

dimmed and eventually switched off

completely. This function is intended to remind

the driver to switch on the dipped beam in good

time,

a

specialist

→

p. 131.

In the following situations, the dynamic high

beam assistant behaves like a normal high

beam assistant and switches the high beam on

and off automatically:

e.g. when going through a tunnel.

– If the dynamic curve light is deactivated.

If the travel mode is activated → p. 13 4.

–

Interior lighting

Illumination of instruments and

controls

Fig. 110 Next to the steering wheel: dimmer for

instrument and control lighting.

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Interior and reading lights and ambient lighting

Fig. 111 In the passenger compartment: ambient lighting zones.

Switch the interior light on and off.

To activate the ambient lighting, briefly press

the button on the console of the vehicle.

The interior lamps are switched on

automatically when the vehicle is

unlocked, a door is opened or the key is

removed from the ignition switch.

Switch the reading light on or off.

The ambient lighting is switched on

automatically:

– When unlocking the vehicle.

–

OR: when opening a door.

Switching the ambient lighting on and off

→ page 136.

– OR: by removing the key from the ignition

lock.

Glovebox and luggage compartment light

After switching on the ignition or starting the

engine, the ambient lighting is dimmed and

provides indirect lighting.

When the glovebox or tailgate is opened and

closed, a light is automatically switched on or

off.

The intensity of the illumination can be infinitely

adjusted in the infotainment system.

ment.

Ambient lighting

When the ambient lighting fig. 111 is switched

on, the following areas are indirectly

illuminated:

CAR

– Press the

infotainment button.

Settings

function button .

Light and visibility

– Select the menu option

.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Interior light with ambient light

Front and rear door handles

Ambient Lighting

– Press function button

to select that option.

Front and rear door trims

– To change the intensity of the illumination,

place your finger on the scroll button and

move the button without removing your

finger.

Front and rear door handles Front door

handles Front door holders

Rear centre console storage compartment

Front and rear footrest zones

-

+

or to

– OR: press the function button

move the scroll button progressively.

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Footrest area lighting

Ambient illumination of centre console

controls

The footwell lighting illuminates the driver's

and passenger's footwell when the position or

dipped beam is switched on.

The lights at the front of the headlining illuminate

the controls in the centre console from above

when the position light or low beam is switched

on. The intensity is adjusted using the instrument

lighting dimmer → page 135.

The intensity of the lighting can be adjusted in

the infotainment system.

CAR

– Press the

infotainment button.

The lights go out when the vehicle is

locked or within a few minutes after the

key is removed from the ignition switch.

the ignition lock. This prevents the 12-volt battery

from discharging.

Settings

function button .

Light and visibility

– Select the menu option

.

– Select the desired submenu option by pressing

the-

Footrest area light

o

by pressing the function

button

To switch on a reading light that has been

switched on, the

Ambient lighting

.

If the device is already switched off

– To change the intensity of the illumination,

place your finger on the scroll button and

move the button without removing your

finger.

the key twice

automatically, press

.

-

+

for

–

OR: press the function button

o

.

move the scroll button progressively

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