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Fig. 1 Massage function button to the side of the driver

seat.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, for the massage function, the lumbar support moves and massages the lumbar

area of your back.

The lumbar support cushioning can be individually adjusted during operation by pressing repeatedly on the

corresponding switch (→ Electric front seat).

Switching the massage function on or off

1. To switch on, push the

button in the seat control panel. Press the button again to switch off.

After around ten minutes, the massage function switches off automatically.

WARNING

Improper use of seat functions can cause injuries.

● Before beginning a journey always adjust to the correct seat position and maintain this throughout the journey.

This also applies to all passengers.

● Only switch the massage function on and off when the vehicle is stationary.

● Always keep your hands, fingers, feet and other parts of your body clear of the area in which the seats operate

and move during adjustment.

Switching the turn signals on and off

Fig. 1 On the left side of the steering column: turn signal

and high beam lever.

A

B

Right turn signal

Left turn signal .

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Switching the turn signals on and off

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Move the lever out of the center position into the desired position→ fig. 1.

3. To cancel the turn signal, move the lever back to its basic position.

If no chime sounds when the turn signal is on, contact suitably qualified professionals and have the vehicle checked.

Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

3-blink turn signal

1. Move the lever upward or downward to the pressure point and then release the lever.

The turn signal will blink three times.

To stop the 3-blink turn signal before it ends, move the lever immediately to the pressure point in the opposite

direction and release.

The 3-blink turn signal can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle

settings menu).

WARNING

Using the turn signals incorrectly, not using the turn signals, or forgetting to turn the turn signal off can mislead

other road users. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Always activate the turn signals correctly when changing lanes, passing, or turning.

● Switch the turn signal off again every time you finish changing lanes, passing, or turning.

The emergency flashers also work when the ignition is switched

off.

Some settings can be saved in the driver personalization user profiles and will change when the user profile is

switched.

Switching the lights on and off

Fig. 1 Next to the steering wheel: light switch(one

version).

Switching the lights on

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Turn the light switch to the desired position→ fig. 1:

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The daytime running light is switched on.

Automatic headlight control: the headlights will switch on or off depending on the brightness and weather

conditions → , (→ Automatic headlight control).

The parking lights and daytime running lights are switched on. The green symbol in the light switch turns on.

The low beam headlights are switched on.

Switching the lights off

1. Switch the ignition off.

2. Turn the light switch to the desired position:

The lights are switched off.

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

The side lights or parking lights are switched on . The green symbol in the light switch turns on.

The low beam headlights are switched off.

Vehicles with starter button: As long as the driver door is closed, the parking light continues to light up.

Daytime running lights

The optional daytime running lights can increase the visibility of your vehicle in traffic during the daytime.

If the light switch is in the ,

or

position (when brightness is detected), the daytime running light comes on

automatically every time the ignition is switched on.

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

NOTICE

If the outside temperature is very low, ice can form on the headlights. Improper cleaning can cause vehicle damage.

● Never use cleaning objects that are too hard or abrasive.

● Defrost the ice with a suitable deicer or Volkswagen Genuine deicer.

WARNING

If the vehicle lighting is not used appropriately for the weather conditions, the road will not be illuminated

sufficiently. The vehicle will not be visible to other road users or will be difficult to see. This can cause accidents and

serious or fatal injuries.

● Always turn on the low beam headlight in the dark, when it is raining, and when visibility is poor.

● Regularly check that the lighting system and turn signals are functioning correctly.

WARNING

The parking lights or daytime running lights are not bright enough to illuminate the road sufficiently and to be seen

by other road users. The taillights do not switch on with the daytime running lights. The vehicle may not be seen by

other road users in the dark, in the fog, and when visibility is poor if its taillights are not turned on. This can cause

accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

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● Always turn on the low beam headlight in the dark, when it is raining, and when visibility is poor.

WARNING

The automatic headlights

support the driver. The driver is responsible for switching on the vehicle lighting

turn the dipped beam headlights on and off when there are changes in

correctly. The automatic headlights

brightness. Insufficient lighting on the road may cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Turn on the low beam headlights manually in certain weather conditions, such as in fog.

When reverse gear is engaged, the cornering lights on both sides of the vehicle will turn on automatically to

better illuminate the surroundings while maneuvering.

Switching the high beam headlights on and off

Fig. 1 On the left side of the steering column: turn signal

and high beam lever.

A

B

Turn on the high beam headlight.

Activate the headlight flashers or turn off the high beam headlights.

If the high beam headlights or headlight flashers are turned on, the blue indicator light will light up on the

instrument cluster display →

.

Turning on the high beam headlight

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Switch on the low beam headlight.

A

3. Push the lever forwards out of the center position→ fig. 1

.

Turning off the high beam headlight

B

1. Pull the lever backwards out of the center position→ fig. 1

.

Turning the headlight flasher on and off

B

1. Pull the lever backwards out of the center position and hold it in place→ fig. 1

To deactivate, release the lever.

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High beam assistance

Depending on the vehicle equipment, an automatic high beam assistance may be available (→ High beam control

(Light Assist) (static)) (→ High beam control (Light Assist) (dynamic)).

WARNING

Incorrect use of the high beam headlight may distract and blind other road users. This can cause accidents and

serious or fatal injuries.

● Use the high beam headlights only if other road users cannot be distracted or blinded.

High beam assistance (Light Assist)

Fig. 1 On the left side of the steering column: turn signal

and high beam lever.

The high beam assistance (Light Assist) automatically dims if oncoming vehicles or vehicles ahead are detected. In

addition, Light Assist generally detects well-lit areas such as towns and deactivates the high beam headlights when

driving through these areas.

The high beam headlights switch on and off automatically within the limits of the system, depending on the

environmental and traffic conditions and the vehicle speed →

.

Switching on high beam control (Light Assist)

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Switch on the automatic headlights

(→ Low beam headlight).

A

3. Tap the lever forwards out of the basic position→ fig. 1

.

When high beam control(Light Assist) is activated, the white indicator light comes on in the instrument cluster

display. If high beam control (Light Assist) is switched on, the blue indicator light for the high beam headlights will

light up on the instrument cluster display.

Switching off high beam control (Light Assist)

1. Switch off the automatic headlights

Or: if high beam control(Light Assist) is switched on and active, pull the lever backwards→ fig. 1

Or: if high beam control(Light Assist) is switched on and is not active, press the lever forwards→ fig. 1

(→ Low beam headlight).

B

.

A

.

The manual high beam headlights are now switched on. To switch off the manual high beam if necessary, pull

B

the lever backwards

.

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System limitations

The high beams must be switched off manually in the following situations, because Light Assist may not switch them

off at the right time or at all:

—In poorly lit towns which cannot be recognized as a town by the system.

—On poorly lit roads with strongly reflective signs.

—If there are others on the road who have inadequate lighting, such as pedestrians or cyclists.

—If there is cross traffic at perpendicular intersections.

—On tight curves where the view of traffic is partially obstructed, on steep rises, or in dips.

—When there are oncoming vehicles on roads with a center barrier and the drivers in the oncoming vehicle can

clearly see above the barrier, for example truck drivers.

—In fog, snow, and heavy rain.

—When there are dust and sand in the air.

—If the windshield is damaged in the camera's field of vision.

—If the camera visual field is fogged over, dirty, or covered by a sticker, snow, or ice.

—If the camera switches off automatically due to a high ambient temperature or exposure to direct sunlight for a

prolonged period. Light Assist will be available once the camera is available again.

—If the camera is faulty and the power supply is interrupted.

WARNING

Light Assist may not detect all traffic situations correctly and the function may be restricted in certain situations.

Light Assist supports the driver. The driver is responsible for switching on the vehicle lighting correctly. Switching

on the high beam headlight at the wrong time may distract and blind other road users. This can cause accidents and

serious or fatal injuries.

● Always control the headlights yourself and adapt them to the lighting, visual, and traffic conditions.

● Switch the high beam off manually if it could blind other road users.

WARNING

If the camera lens is dirty, covered, or damaged, the Light Assist function may be limited. This is also the case if the

vehicle lighting system is changed, such as by adding auxiliary headlights. This can cause accidents and serious or

fatal injuries.

● Regularly clean the camera view area and keep it free of snow and ice.

● Do not cover the camera view area.

● Regularly check the windshield for damage in the camera lens area.

Advanced high beam control (Dynamic Light Assist)

Fig. 1 On the left side of the steering column: turn signal

and high beam lever.

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The advanced high beam control(Dynamic Light Assist) function lights up the road and its peripheral areas to the

maximum extent. At the same time, it avoids dazzling traffic ahead or oncoming traffic. The system uses a camera to

detect other self-illuminating road users and their distance from your vehicle and specifically switches off areas in

the light distribution. If it is no longer possible to prevent another road user from being dazzled, the high beam is

completely switched off. Dynamic Light Assist also generally detects well-lit areas such as towns and deactivates the

high beam headlights when driving through these areas.

The high beam headlights switch on and off automatically within the limits of the system, depending on the

environmental and traffic conditions and the vehicle 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 the ignition on.

2. Switch on the automatic headlights

(→ Low beam headlight).

A

3. Tap the lever forwards out of the basic position→ fig. 1

.

When advanced high beam control(Dynamic Light Assist) is activated, the white indicator light comes on in the

instrument cluster display. If advanced high beam control (Dynamic Light Assist) is switched on, the blue indicator

light for the high beam headlights comes on in the instrument cluster.

Switching off Dynamic Light Assist

1. Switch off the automatic headlights

Or: if Dynamic Light Assist is switched on and active, pull the lever backwards→ fig. 1

Or: if Dynamic Light Assist is switched on and is not active, press the lever forwards→ fig. 1

(→ Low beam headlight).

B

.

A

. The manual

high beam headlights are now switched on. To switch off the manual high beam if necessary, pull the lever

backwards.

System limitations

The high beams must be switched off manually in the following situations, because Dynamic Light Assist may not

switch them off at the right time or at all:

—In poorly lit towns which cannot be recognized as a town by the system.

—On poorly lit roads with strongly reflective signs.

—If there are others on the road who have inadequate lighting, such as pedestrians or cyclists.

—If there is cross traffic at perpendicular intersections.

—On tight curves where the view of traffic is partially obstructed, on steep rises, or in dips.

—When there are oncoming vehicles on roads with a center barrier and the drivers in the oncoming vehicle can

clearly see above the barrier, for example truck drivers.

—In fog, snow, and heavy rain.

—When there are dust and sand in the air.

—If the windshield is damaged in the camera's field of vision.

—If the camera visual field is fogged over, dirty, or covered by a sticker, snow, or ice.

—If the camera switches off automatically due to a high ambient temperature or exposure to direct sunlight for a

prolonged period. Dynamic Light Assist will be available once the camera is available again.

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—If the camera is faulty and the power supply is interrupted.

WARNING

Dynamic Light Assist may not detect all traffic situations correctly and the function may be restricted in certain

situations. Dynamic Light Assist supports the driver. The driver is responsible for switching on the vehicle lighting

correctly. Switching on the high beam headlight at the wrong time may distract and blind other road users. This can

cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Always control the headlights yourself and adapt them to the lighting, visual, and traffic conditions.

● Switch the high beam off manually if it could blind other road users.

WARNING

If the camera lens is dirty, covered or damaged, the functionality of the Dynamic Light Assist may be limited. This is

also the case if the vehicle lighting system is changed, such as by adding auxiliary headlights. This can cause

accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Regularly clean the camera view area and keep it free of snow and ice.

● Do not cover the camera view area.

● Regularly check the windshield for damage in the camera lens area.

Dynamic cornering light

The dynamic cornering lights provide optimum illumination of the roadway.

The dynamic cornering light only works when the automatic headlights

than approximately 10 km/h (approximately 6 mph).

are switched on and at speeds of more

The dynamic cornering light can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system

(→ Vehicle settings menu).

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Troubleshooting

Turn signal indicator light

The green indicator light blinks.

If a turn signal light on the vehicle is not working, the indicator light will blink twice as fast.

1. Check the lights and replace any bulbs as necessary (→ Exterior lighting).

2. If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Trailer turn signal indicator light

The green indicator light blinks.

If a trailer turn signal or the entire trailer light system is out, the indicator light will turn off.

1. Check the lights and replace any bulbs as necessary (→ Exterior lighting).

2. If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Exterior lighting malfunction

The yellow indicator light turns on.

The headlights have completely or partially failed.

1. Check the lights and replace any bulbs as necessary (→ Exterior lighting).

2. If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Rain/light sensor malfunction

The yellow indicator light turns on.

In the

light switch position, the vehicle lighting will not turn on or off automatically.

1. Switch the ignition off and on.

2. If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Dynamic cornering light

When travel mode is activated, the dynamic cornering light does not work.

The swivel behavior of the bulbs can be influenced by the selected driving mode.

If the dynamic cornering light malfunctions, this is indicated on the instrument cluster display. Contact a suitably

qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Advanced high beam assistance

Advanced high beam assistance acts like the normal high beam assistance and switches the high beam headlight on

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or off automatically in the following situations:

—Dynamic cornering light is deactivated.

—Travel mode is activated (→ Travel mode).

Switching the fog lights on and off

When the ignition is switched on, the fog lights can be switched on with the light switch in the , parking light

and low beam headlight (→ Low beam headlight) positions.

Switching the fog lights on

1. Pull out the light switch up to the first retainer.

The green indicator light in the light switch will turn on.

Switching the fog lights off

1. Push in the light switch or turn it to the position.

If the fog light is switched on when the automatic headlights are on

switched on, regardless of the ambient brightness.

, the low beam headlight will also be

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Switching on and off the rear fog light

With the ignition on, the rear fog lights can be switched on with the light switch in the

positions (→ Low beam headlight):

and low beam headlights

Switching the rear fog light on

1. Pull out the light switch.

The yellow indicator light in the instrument cluster will turn on.

Switching the rear fog light off

1. Push in the light switch or turn it to the position.

If the rear fog light is switched on when the automatic headlights are on

also be switched on, regardless of the ambient brightness.

, the low beam headlight will

For vehicles with a factory-installed trailer hitch:The rear fog lights on the vehicle will not turn on if a trailer

with rear fog lights is connected to the vehicle.

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Parking lights

If the parking light function is switched on, both headlights will turn on along with the parking lights, sections of

the taillights, the license plate lighting, and the buttons in the center console and in the instrument panel. When the

ignition is switched on, the daytime running lights also turn on.

If the vehicle is not locked from the outside when the ignition is switched off and the parking light is switched on,

the parking lights on both sides will automatically switch on after about 10 minutes to reduce the load on the 12 V

vehicle battery (→ Parking light).

Automatic side or parking light deactivation

The vehicle can detect when the 12 V vehicle battery is running low, and switches off the side or parking lights in

good time (but after no less than two hours)to leave enough power to restart the engine.

If the battery capacity is not sufficient for the side or parking lights to run for two hours, the 12 V vehicle battery may

drain to such an extent that the engine may not be able to start →

.

WARNING

If the vehicle is stopped without enough lighting and cannot be seen or is difficult for others on the road to see, this

can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Always stop the vehicle safely and with enough lighting.

● Follow the country-specific legal regulations.

● If you need the vehicle to be lit for several hours, switch on the right-hand and/or left-hand parking light if

possible.

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Switching the parking light on and off

Fig. 1 On the left side of the steering column: turn signal

and high beam lever.

A

B

Right-hand parking light switched on.

Left-hand parking light switched on.

Switching on and off the parking light on one side of the vehicle

When the parking light is switched on, the headlight on that side of the vehicle will turn on as well as the side light

and sections of the taillight. As a rule, a parking light lit on only one side of the vehicle can remain lit for twice as long

as continuous parking lights on both sides of the vehicle:

1. Switch the ignition off.

2. Move the lever out of the center position into the required position→ fig. 1.

3. To switch off the parking light on one side of the vehicle, move the lever into the basic position.

Switching the continuous parking light on both sides of the vehicle on and off

When the continuous parking lights on both sides of the vehicle are switched on, both headlights will turn on as well

as the side lights and sections of the taillights:

1. Switch on the parking light

2. Switch the ignition off.

.

3. Lock the vehicle from the outside.

4. To switch off the parking lights, unlock the vehicle from the outside.

Automatic side or parking light deactivation

The vehicle can detect when the 12 V vehicle battery is running low, and switches off the side or parking lights in

good time (but after no less than two hours)to leave enough power to restart the engine.

If the battery capacity is not sufficient for the side or parking lights to run for two hours, the 12 V vehicle battery may

drain to such an extent that the engine may not be able to start →

.

WARNING

If the vehicle is stopped without enough lighting and cannot be seen or is difficult for others on the road to see, this

can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Always stop the vehicle safely and with enough lighting.

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● Follow the country-specific legal regulations.

● If you need the vehicle to be lit for several hours, switch on the right-hand and/or left-hand parking light if

possible.

“Exit lighting” and “Entry lighting” function (orientation lighting)

When you are entering and exiting the vehicle in the dark, the “Exit lighting” and “Entry lighting” function illuminates

the immediate area around the vehicle.

Depending on the equipment, the vehicle can have an automatic or manual “Coming home” function:

—Automatic “Coming home” function: the “Coming home” and “Leaving home” function automatically control the

rain/light sensor.

—Manual “Coming home” function: the “Coming home” function is switched on manually.

The “Leaving home” function automatically controls the rain/light sensor.

The lighting time can be adjusted in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system and the function can be activated

or deactivated (→ Vehicle settings menu).

Switching on the automatic “Coming home” function

1. Switch the ignition off.

The “Coming home” lighting switches on automatically when the light switch is in the

sensor detects darkness.

position and the rain/light

The lighting time begins when the last vehicle door or trunk lid is closed.

Switching on the manual “Coming home” function

1. Switch the ignition off.

2. Press the headlight flasher.

The “Coming home” lighting switches on automatically when the driver door opens. The switch-off delay begins

when the last door or the trunk lid is closed.

Switching the “Exit lighting” function off

1. Turns off automatically after the set lighting time has elapsed.

Or: Automatically if a vehicle door or the trunk lid is still open approximately 30 seconds after switching on.

Or: Switch off the light.

Or: Switch on the ignition.

Switching the “Entry lighting” function on

1. Unlock the vehicle when the automatic headlight control

darkness.

is switched on and the rain/light sensor detects

Switching the “Entry lighting” function off

1. Turns off automatically after the lighting time has elapsed.

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Or: Lock the vehicle.

Or: Switch off the light.

Or: Switch on the ignition.

Some settings can be saved in the driver personalization user profiles and will change when the user profile is

switched.

Cornering lights

If the low beam headlights are switched on, a cornering light will also switch on during slow turns or in very tight

corners.

When reverse gear is engaged, the cornering lights on both sides of the vehicle will turn on automatically to

better illuminate the surroundings while maneuvering.

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Automatic headlight control

If automatic headlights

are switched on, the vehicle lighting switches on and off automatically along with the

instrument illumination under the following conditions:

—The light sensor has detected darkness.

—The windshield wipers are switched on for a long time.

When the lights are turned on, the yellow indicator light

turns on (→ Low beam headlight).

Automatic headlight control is merely an aid and cannot always accurately detect all driving situations.

If the vehicle is equipped accordingly, the activation time of the automatic headlights can be adjusted in the vehicle

settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu).

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Headlight range control

Fig. 1 Next to the steering wheel: control for headlight

range control.

1

Control for the headlight range control.

Fig. 2 In the Infotainment system: Touch control for

headlight range control.

1

Touch control for the headlight range control.

Headlight range control is used to adjust the beam of the dipped beam headlight to the load level of the vehicle. This

provides the driver with the best possible visibility and oncoming traffic is not dazzled →

.

1

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the headlight range can be adjusted with the→ fig. 1

1

control or with the

touch control in the Infotainment system → fig. 2

.

Manual headlight range control

Adjustment with the touch control in the Infotainment system:

1. Press the button or function key.

2. Tap the Vehicle , function keys to open the Vehicle settings menu.

3. Tap the Light function key to open theLight settings menu.

Headlight range

4. Tap the control

function key.

1

5. Tap the required position(example vehicle load) → fig. 2

.

Adjustment with the control in the instrument panel:

1

1. Turn the control→ fig. 1

to the required position(example vehicle load).

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Setting in the Infotainment system:

Front seat occupied and luggage compartment empty.

All seats occupied and luggage compartment empty.

All seats occupied and luggage compartment fully loaded.

Trailer mode with low drawbar load.

Only driver seat occupied and luggage compartment fully loaded.

Trailer mode with maximum drawbar load.

Setting with the control:

Front seat occupied and luggage compartment empty.

All seats occupied and luggage compartment empty.

All seats occupied and luggage compartment fully loaded.

Trailer mode with low drawbar load.

Only driver seat occupied and luggage compartment fully loaded.

Trailer mode with maximum drawbar load.

If vehicle load varies, the controller can adjust to intermediate positions.

Dynamic headlight range control

Manual adjustment does not apply to vehicles with dynamic headlight range control. The headlight range

automatically adjusts to the vehicle load when the headlights are switched on →

.

WARNING

Heavy objects in the vehicle can cause the vehicle height to change such that the headlights dazzle and distract

other road users. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Always adjust the light cone to the vehicle load so that other road users are not dazzled.

WARNING

If the headlight range control fails or malfunctions, the headlights may blind and distract other road users. This can

cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Have the headlight range control inspected immediately by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Adjusting headlights (travel mode)

When traveling in countries that drive on the opposite side of the road from your home country, the asymmetric low

beam headlights can dazzle oncoming traffic. Therefore, when traveling in these countries, some headlight variants

require adjustment.

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The headlight alignment on vehicles with advanced high beam control(Dynamic Light Assist) can be adjusted in the

Vehicle

Infotainment system via the settings

menu (→ Vehicle settings menu).

If travel mode is activated, the dynamic cornering light function and advanced high beam contro(lDynamic Light

Assist) are deactivated. The main beam only switches on and off automatically.

Travel mode may be used only for a short period of time. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for permanent conversion. Volkswagen recommends contacting an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Warning tones when lights are not turned off

If the ignition has been switched off and the driver door is opened, warning tones will sound under the following

conditions:

—With the parking lights switched on.

—With the side lights switched on

.

—With the rear fog light switched on

.

If the orientation lighting is switched on, the warning tone to indicate that the light is still turned on will not sound

when leaving the vehicle (→ Orientation lighting).

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Instrument and switch illumination

You can adjust the instrument and switch lighting brightness in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system

(→ Vehicle settings menu).

The selected brightness will automatically adjust to the changing brightness in the vehicle.

If the automatic headlights

are switched on, a sensor switches the low beam headlights and the instrument and

switch lighting on and off automatically based on outside brightness.

The instrument illumination for the needles and dials turns on when the ignition is on and the lights are off.

The lighting for the gauges reduces automatically and eventually turns off as brightness outside increases.

This function should remind the driver to turn off low beam headlights at the right time, such as when driving

through tunnels.

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Interior/reading lights, ambient lighting

Switching on or off interior and reading lights

The scope and the representation of the controls in the headliner vary depending on the vehicle equipment.

Press the corresponding button:

Switch off the interior lights.

Switch on the interior lights.

Switch the rear interior lights on or off.

The interior lights will switch on automatically when unlocking or leaving the vehicle.

Switch the reading lights on or off.

Glove compartment and luggage compartment lights

The glove compartment and the luggage compartment may be illuminated depending on the vehicle equipment.

The relevant light turns on or off when opening and closing the glove compartment or trunk lid.

Ambient lighting

Depending on vehicle equipment, ambient lighting can provide indirect lighting in various areas of the vehicle interior.

Other areas may also be illuminated, e.g. the footwell.

Depending on vehicle equipment, you can adjust the brightness and color of the ambient lighting in the vehicle

settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu). If you select the settingAuto, the color of the

ambient lighting changes depending on the driving mode setting.

Vehicles with a starter button:After the ignition has been switched off, the lights will turn off when the

vehicle is locked or automatically after a few minutes. This reduces the risk of the 12 V vehicle battery being

drained.

Some settings can be saved in the driver personalization user profiles and will change when the user profile is

switched.

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Operating the windshield wiper lever

Fig. 1 On the right side of the steering column: operating

the windshield wipers.

The windshield wipers only work when the ignition is switched on and the hood or trunk lid is closed. Move the wiper

lever into the desired position →

:

A

B

Wipers are switched off.

Interval wiping for the windshield or rain sensor mode. Interval wiping for the windshield depends on the

driving speed. The higher the speed, the faster the wipers will move.

C

D

E

F

Slow wiper speed.

Fast wiping.

One-tap wiping – brief wiping.

Pull the lever to activate the automatic wiper/washer system to clean the windshield. The Climatronic

switches to air recirculation for approximately 30 seconds to help prevent the windshield washer fluid odor

from entering the vehicle interior.

1

Switch for interval levels(vehicles without rain/light sensor)or to adjust the sensitivity of the rain/light

sensor.

Fig. 2 On the right side of the steering column: operating

the rear window wiper.

Move the wiper lever into the desired position→

:

G

H

Interval wiping for the rear window. The wiper moves approximately every six seconds.

Press the lever to activate the automatic wiper/washer system to clean the rear window.

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WARNING

Without the sufficient freeze protection, washer fluid can freeze on the window glass and reduce visibility. This can

cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Only use the washer system with sufficient freeze protection in winter temperatures.

● Never use the window washer system in winter temperatures if the windshield has not been warmed up with the

air conditioning system.

WARNING

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

● Always replace wiper blades if they are damaged or worn and are no longer cleaning the window glass sufficiently

(→ Wiper blades).

NOTICE

Incorrect handling of the windshield wipers can cause damage to the windshield, the wiper blades and the wiper

motor.

● Before driving and before the ignition is switched on, check that the windshield wiper lever is in the basic

position.

● Remove any snow and ice from the windshield wipers and the windshield.

● Always carefully loosen wiper blades that have frozen onto the windshield from the windshield.

● Do not turn on the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry.

The activated wiper speed temporarily changes to the next lower speed when the vehicle is

stationary.

Some settings can be saved in the driver personalization user profiles and will change when the user profile is

switched.

When parking the vehicle in cold weather conditions, moving the windshield wipers to the service position

may be helpful for loosening the wiper blades more easily from the windshield (→ Wiper blades).

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Wiper function

Wiper/washer system for cleaning the windshield or rear window

The wiper/washer system cleans the windshield or rear window with the windshield wipers and windshield washer

fluid. To guarantee correct functioning in all weather conditions, sufficient freeze protection must be added to the

windshield washer fluid (→ Washer fluid).

NOTICE

Without sufficient freeze protection, windshield washer fluid can freeze in the hoses filled with water and in the

windshield washer tank at low temperatures. This can cause damage to the windshield washer pump.

● Always use windshield washer fluid with sufficient freeze protection.

Automatic rear window wiping

The rear window wiper switches on automatically when the windshield wipers are switched on and reverse gear is

engaged. The automatic activation in reverse gear function can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in

the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu).

Heated washer nozzles

The heat thaws frozen washer fluid nozzles. The heat output is automatically regulated when the ignition is switched

on and is dependent on the outside temperature. Only the window washer nozzles are heated and not the washer

fluid hoses.

Headlight washer system

The headlight washer system washes the headlight lenses and works only when the dipped beam or high beam

headlights are switched on. If the low windshield washer fluid indicator light is lit, the headlight washer system

will not come on (→ Windshield wipers).

When you switch on the ignition, the first time you activate the wash and wipe system for the windshield, and

thereafter every tenth time you activate it, the headlights will also be washed.

—Dirt stuck to the headlight lenses, e.g. insect remnants, should be removed at regular intervals.

—To ensure that the headlight washer system works properly even in winter, clear any snow from the covers on the

headlight washer system in the bumper before using it. If necessary, remove any ice using de-icer spray.

Cleaning system of the Rear View Camera system

The cleaning system of the Rear View Camera system cleans the Rear View Camera system and works with the

automatic wiper washing system to clean the rear window.

If, after washing the camera several times, the camera's view is still limited, clean the camera lens manually (→ Rear

view), (→ Vehicle care exterior).

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Rain/light sensor

Fig. 1 On the right side of the steering column: windshield

wiper lever.

1

A

B

Switch for adjusting the sensitivity of the rain/light sensor.

Rain/light sensor deactivated.

Rain/light sensor activated, automatic wiping as necessary.

When switched on, the rain/light sensor automatically shortens or lengthens the delay between wiping cycles

depending on how hard it is raining.

Activating and deactivating the rain/light sensor

1. Press the lever into the desired position→ fig. 1.

Automatic wiping can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle

settings menu).

If automatic wiping is deactivated in the Infotainment system, the interval time will be set in fixed stages.

Adjusting the sensitivity of the rain/light sensor

The sensitivity of the rain/light sensor can be manually adjusted with the switch in the windshield wiper lever

1

→ fig. 1

, →

.

—Move the switch to the right – high sensitivity.

—Move the switch to the left – low sensitivity.

WARNING

The rain/light sensor cannot detect all precipitation sufficiently and activate the windshield wipers accordingly.

Reduced visibility can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● If necessary, switch on the windshield wipers manually if water on the windshield is impairing visibility.

Some settings can be saved in the driver personalization user profiles and will change when the user profile is

switched.

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Troubleshooting

Washer fluid level too low

The yellow indicator light turns on.

1. Fill the washer fluid reservoir (→ Washer fluid).

Windshield wiper malfunction

The yellow indicator light turns on.

The windshield wipers are not working.

1. Contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer

or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Rain/light sensor malfunction

The yellow indicator light turns on.

The windshield wipers will not be automatically activated in rain/light sensor mode when it is raining.

1. Contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer

or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Changes to rain/light sensor reaction

Some possible reasons for malfunctions and misinterpretations in the sensor area of the rain/light sensor (→ Front

view) could be:

—Damaged wiper blades: damaged wiper blades can leave a film of water or streaks on the window, and this can

extend the activation time, greatly shorten the wiper intervals, or cause fast wiping time.

—Insects: insects hitting the windshield may trigger the wipers.

—Salt streaks: salt streaks on the windshield from driving in the winter can cause the wipers to wipe more frequently

or continuously on a window that is almost dry.

—Dirt: dried dust, wax, any other build-up on the windshield(lotus effect), or washing product residue (car wash)can

lower the sensitivity of the rain/light sensor and cause it to react too slowly or not at all. Clean the sensor area for

the rain/light sensor regularly and check the wiper blades for damage (→ Vehicle care exterior).

—Crack in the windshield: if a stone strikes and chips the sensor area while the rain/light sensor is on, this will

trigger a wiper cycle. After that, the rain/light sensor will detect this irregularity on the sensor surface and react to

it. Depending on the size of the chip, the reaction behavior of the rain/light sensor may or may not change.

If there is an obstacle for the wipers on the window glass, the wipers will attempt to remove it. If it continues

to block the wipers, the wipers will stop moving.

1.

Remove the obstacle and switch the wipers on

again.

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General safety precautions

Using the outside mirrors and the interior rearview mirror, the driver can observe traffic and adjust their driving

based on traffic.

For driving safety, it is important that the driver adjusts the outside mirrors and the interior rearview mirror correctly

before starting to drive.

It is not possible to oversee the entire side and rear area of the vehicle by looking in the outside and interior rearview

mirrors. These areas that are not visible are called blind spots. Other road users and objects could be in the blind spot.

WARNING

Adjusting the outside mirrors and interior rearview mirror while driving can distract the driver. This can cause

accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Only adjust the outside mirror and interior rearview mirror when the vehicle is stationary.

● Always make sure that the mirrors are adjusted correctly and visibility to the rear is not limited by ice, snow, fog,

or other objects.

WARNING

The view in the outside mirrors and interior rearview mirror does not cover the entire area around the side and rear

of the vehicle. Other road users and objects could be in these blind spots. This can cause accidents and serious or

fatal injuries.

● When parking, changing lanes, passing, and turning, always pay attention to your surroundings.

WARNING

Curved mirror surfaces(depending on the country: convex or aspheric)enlarge the field of vision and allow objects

in the mirror to appear smaller and farther away. This can make it difficult to estimate the exact distance from the

vehicles behind, e.g. when changing lane. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Use the interior rearview mirror as much as possible to more accurately determine the distance to vehicles or

other objects behind you.

● Make sure there is sufficient visibility of the area behind the vehicle.

WARNING

An automatic dimming rearview mirror contains an electrolyte fluid that can leak out if the mirror glass breaks.

Coming into contact with this liquid can irritate the skin, eyes, and respiratory organs, especially in individuals with

asthma or similar illnesses. This may cause serious injuries.

● If electrolyte fluid is swallowed, rinse out the mouth immediately for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water. Do

not induce vomiting unless it ordered to do so by a doctor. Call for medical assistance immediately.

● Immediately get plenty of fresh air and exit the vehicle. If this is not possible, open all the windows and doors.

● If the electrolyte fluid comes into contact with eyes or skin, wash the affected area immediately for at least

15 minutes with plenty of water and seek medical assistance.

● If the electrolyte fluid comes into contact with your shoes or clothing, wash it for at least 15 minutes with plenty

of water. Clean the shoes and clothing thoroughly before wearing them again.

NOTICE

If the glass on an automatic dimming mirror breaks, electrolyte fluid can leak out. This fluid damages plastic

surfaces.

● Remove any leaking fluid as soon as possible, for instance using a wet sponge.

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Interior rearview mirror

Fig. 1 On the windshield: automatic dimming interior

rearview mirror.

1

2

Sensor for light entering from the rear.

Sensor for light entering from the front.

Fig. 2 On the windshield: manual dimming interior

rearview mirror.

Automatic dimming interior rearview mirror

1

When the ignition is switched on, the sensors measure the amount of light entering from the rear→ fig. 1

2

and

from the front

.

Depending on the measured values, the interior rearview mirror will dim automatically.

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If the amount of light entering the sensors is limited or interrupted, for example by a sunshade or attachment, the

automatic dimming interior rearview mirror may not function or may malfunction. Mobile navigation devices on the

windshield or near the automatic dimming interior rearview mirror can also affect the sensors →

.

Automatic dimming will be deactivated in some situations, for example when the interior lighting in the roof console

is switched on or when reverse gear is engaged.

Manual dimming interior rearview mirror

—Base position: lever on the lower edge of the mirror points forward toward the windshield.

—To dim, pull the lever back→ fig. 2.

WARNING

The illuminated display of a mobile navigation system may interfere with the automatic dimming interior rearview

mirror. This may stop you from using the interior rearview mirror to accurately determine the distance from vehicles

or other objects behind you. Accidents and serious or fatal injuries could result.

● Switch the mobile navigation system off in such cases.

Outside mirrors

Fig. 1 In the driver door: knob for the outside mirrors.

The following information describes the outside mirror functions for left-hand drive vehicles. Position corresponds

to the outside mirror on the driver's side, and position corresponds to the outside mirror on the passenger's side.

For right-hand drive vehicles, proceed in the reverse order.

Adjusting outside mirrors

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Turn the knob in the driver door to the preferred symbol→ fig. 1.

3. To adjust the outside mirror, push the knob forward, back, right or left in the direction of the arrow.

Fold the outside mirror in towards the vehicle body→

.

Switch on the outside mirror heating. The exterior mirror heating only works when the ambient temperature is

below approx. 20 °C (around 68 °F) and provides the most heat when it first turns on. After about two minutes,

the mirrors will be heated depending on the ambient temperature.

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Adjusts the left outside mirror.

Adjusts the right outside mirror.

Neutral position. The outside mirror cannot be adjusted and all functions are switched off.

Activating outside mirror functions

The following outside mirror functions must be activated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system before

they are used for the first time (→ Vehicle settings menu).

Synchronized mirror adjustment

The synchronized mirror adjustment feature simultaneously adjusts the right-side outside mirror to match

adjustments to the left-side outside mirror.

1. Turn rotary knob to position .

2. Adjusts the left outside mirror. The right outside mirror will be adjusted the same way(synchronized).

3. To correct the adjustment of the right outside mirror, if necessary, turn the knob to the position and adjust the

right outside mirror.

Folding the outside mirrors in while parking

If the vehicle is locked or unlocked from the outside, the outside mirrors will automatically fold in or out. For this to

happen, the knob must be in the , , or position.

If the knob for power exterior mirrors is in the position, the outside mirrors will remain folded in.

Save the passenger-side outside mirror settings when reversing

1. Unlock the vehicle using the key, to which the setting is allocated.

2. Set the electronic parking brake.

3. Switch the ignition on.

4. Shift the transmission to neutral.

5. Select the reverse gear.

6. Adjust the front passenger outside mirror so that, for example, the edge of the curb can be seen clearly.

7. Shift the transmission to neutral.

8. Switch the ignition off.

The selected mirror position will be stored and assigned to the vehicle key.

Opening the front passenger outside mirror settings for driving in reverse

1. Turn rotary knob for the outside mirrors to the relevant position for adjusting the front passenger outside

mirror.

2. With the ignition switched on, select reverse gear.

The front passenger outside mirror will adjust to the stored position.

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The front passenger outside mirror will exit the position stored for driving in reverse when you begin driving forward

faster than about 15 km/h (about 9 mph) or when the knob is turned to any other position.

WARNING

If you fold the outside mirrors against the vehicle or back without taking care, you could get your fingers jammed

between the outside mirror and the mirror base. This can cause severe injuries.

● Do not fold the outside mirrors out or in if there are any obstacles in the path.

NOTICE

If outside mirrors are not folded in when driving through a car wash, they can get damaged.

● Always fold in the outside mirrors.

NOTICE

Folding in the power exterior mirror manually can worsen wear and tear or damage the mirror motor.

● Do not fold power exterior mirrors in or out by hand.

Leave the outside mirror heating on only as long as it is needed. Otherwise fuel will be used

unnecessarily.

If there is a malfunction in the power outside mirror, you can adjust the position of the mirror manually by

hand by pushing on the edge of the mirror surface.

Some settings can be saved in the driver personalization user profiles and will change when the user profile is

switched.

Sun visors

Fig. 1 In the front of the headliner: sun visor.

1

A

B

Light.

Remove from holder.

Slide cover open.

Adjustment options for the driver and front passenger sun visors:

—Fold toward the windshield.

A

—Remove from the holder and tilt toward the door→ fig. 1

.

Illuminated vanity mirror

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1

When the sun visor is folded down, there is a vanity mirror located behind a cover. The light→s fig. 1

B

turn on

when the cover → fig. 1

slides open.

WARNING

Visibility may be reduced when sun visors are folded down and the sunshades are extended. This can cause

accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Always guide sun visors and sunshades back into their holders when they are no longer needed.

Under certain conditions, the light above the sun visor will turn off automatically after several minutes. This

reduces the risk of the 12 V vehicle battery being drained.

Sunshade in the sunroof

Fig. 1 In the headliner: buttons for controlling the

sunshade.

1

2

Button for opening the sunshade.

Button for closing the sunshade.

The power sunshade only works when the ignition is switched on.

When the sunroof is tilted all the way open, the sunshade automatically moves into a position that provides

ventilation. The sunshade will remain in the ventilation position after the sunroof is closed.

1

2

The → fig. 1

and

buttons have two detents. In the first detent, the sunshade can be opened or closed either

completely or partially.

In the second detent, pressing the button briefly opens or closes the sunshade completely. Pressing the button again

stops the one-touch feature.

Opening the sunshade

1

1. Press the

button to the first level.

1

Automatic process: Press the

button briefly to the second level.

1

2. To interrupt the automatic opening process, press the button

again briefly.

Closing the sunshade

2

1. Press the

button to the first level.

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2

Automatic process: Press the

button briefly to the second level.

2

2. To interrupt the automatic closing process, press the button

again briefly.

The sunshade can still be opened or closed for several minutes after the ignition has been switched off, as long as the

driver’s or front passenger door has not been opened.

Sunshade pinch protection

The pinch protection can reduce the risk of being pinched and injured when the sunshade is closing→ . If the

sunshade encounters resistance or an obstacle when closing, the sunroof or sunshade will open again immediately.

1. Check why the sunroof did not close.

2. Try again to close the sunshade.

If the sunshade still encounters resistance or an obstacle and will not close, open the sunshade again. Within a

short time after opening, you can close the sunshade again without pinch protection.

3. If the sunshade is still not able to close, close the sunshade without pinch protection.

Closing the sunshade without pinch protection

2

1. Within approximately five seconds after pinch protection is triggered, press and hold the→ fig. 1

until the sunshade is completely closed.

button

This will close the sunshade without pinch protection.

2. If the sunshade still will not close, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility for assistance. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING

Closing the sunshade without pinch protection may result in serious injuries.

● Always be careful when closing the sunshade.

● Ensure that nobody is within the range of operation of the sunshade, especially if it is closing without pinch

protection.

When the sunroof is open, the power sunshade can only be closed to the front edge of the

sunroof.

Sunshade for the rear side windows

Fig. 1 In the right window: sunshade (general example).

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