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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