Get Lights and Vision -> Light functions Guide for Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

Light functions

Side lights

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

clusters, the number plate lighting and the buttons in the centre console and the dash panel. The automatic lighting

control is activated as from a speed of around 10 km/h (6 mph) or when a distance of about 100 m (328 ft)has been

driven.

Automatic lighting control

When the automatic lighting control is switched on, the dipped beam and the instrument and switch lighting will

switch on under the following conditions.

—The light sensor has detected darkness.

—The windscreen wipers are switched on for a longer period of time if the function is activated in the Infotainment

system.

When the lights are switched on, the indicator lamp lights up yellow.

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

Static cornering light

When dipped beam is switched on, a cornering light is switched on when turning slowly or driving around very tight

bends.

Dynamic cornering light

The dynamic cornering light permits optimum illumination of the road. The dynamic cornering light only works when

automatic lighting control

(6 mph).

is switched on and the vehicle is travelling at speeds above approximately 10 km/h

The dynamic cornering light can be switched on or off in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle

settings menu).

Acoustic warnings if lights are not switched off

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

No acoustic warning will be given as a reminder that a light is still switched on when leaving the vehicle when the

orientation lighting is switched on.

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Troubleshooting

Turn signal indicator lamp

The indicator lamp flashes green.

If a turn signal on the vehicle has failed, the indicator lamp will start flashing twice as fast.

1. Check the lighting and change the appropriate bulb as required (→ Exterior lighting).

2. If the fault persists, go to a correspondingly qualified workshop.

Trailer turn signal indicator lamp

The indicator lamp flashes green.

The indicator lamp goes out if a trailer turn signal or all trailer lights stop working.

1. Check the lighting and change the appropriate bulb as required (→ Exterior lighting).

2. If the fault persists, go to a correspondingly qualified workshop.

Exterior drive lighting not working

The indicator lamp lights up yellow.

Exterior lighting not working partially or completely.

1. Check the lighting and change the appropriate bulb as required (→ Exterior lighting).

2. If the fault persists, go to a correspondingly qualified workshop.

Fault in rain and light sensor

In light switch position

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

1. Switch the ignition on and off.

2. If the fault persists, go to a correspondingly qualified workshop.

Dynamic cornering light

A corresponding display appears in the instrument cluster if there is a fault in the dynamic cornering light. Go to a

correspondingly qualified workshop.

In cold or damp weather, condensation may build up briefly on the interior of the headlights, tail light and

turn signals. This is normal and does not affect the service life of the lighting system of your vehicle.

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Switching main beam on and off

Fig. 1 On the left-hand side of the steering column: Turn

signal and main beam lever

1. Switch on the ignition and dipped beam.

2. Move the turn signal and main beam lever from the centre position to the following position→ Fig. 1:

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Main beam switched on.

Operate the headlight flasher or switch off the main beam. Theheadlight flasher comes on for as long as

the lever is pulled.

The blue indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster when the main beam or headlight flasher is switched

on.

Main-beam control

Depending on the vehicle equipment level, advanced main-beam control may also be available (→ Main-beam control

(static)).

WARNING

Incorrect use of the main beam headlights can lead to accidents and serious injuries as the main beam headlights

can distract and dazzle other road users.

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