Get Lights and Vision -> Main-beam control Guide for Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

Main-beam control

Main-beam control automatically dips the headlights when oncoming vehicles and vehicles driving in front are

detected. Main-beam control also recognises illuminated areas such as towns and deactivates the main beam while

driving through them.

Within the limits of the system, the main beam is automatically switched on or off depending on ambient and traffic

conditions and on the driving speed →

Switching on main-beam control

1. Switch on the ignition and automatic lighting control

2. Push the turn signal and main beam lever forwards from its basic position.

The indicator lamp lights up white in the instrument cluster display when main-beam control is switched on. When

main-beam control is active, the indicator light is blue.

Switching off main-beam control

1. Switch off automatic lighting control

Or: Main-beam control switched on and active: Pull the turn signal and main beam lever towards the rear.

Or: Main-beam control switched on andnot active: push the turn signal and main beam lever forwards to

switch on the manual main beam. pull back the turn signal and main beam lever to switch off the manual main

beam if necessary.

Or: Switch off the ignition.

System limitations

The main beam has to be manually switched off under the following conditions, as it is not switched off by the main

beam assist in time or at all:

—In poorly lit streets where there are highly-reflective signs.

—Other road users with insufficient lighting facilities, such as pedestrians, cyclists.

—In tight bends, brows of hills or depressions in the land or half-hidden oncoming traffic.

—With oncoming traffic on streets with a central barrier where the driver can see clearly over the central barrier e.g.

truck drivers.

—In fog, snow or heavy rain.

—In dusty or sandy areas.

—Damage to the windscreen in the camera's vision field.

—If the viewing field of the camera is misted up, dirty, covered by a sticker, snow or ice.

WARNING

Do not let the extra convenience afforded by main-beam control tempt you into taking any risks when driving – this

can cause accidents. The system is not a substitute for the full concentration of the driver.

● Always check the lighting yourself and adjust it to the outside light, visibility and traffic conditions.

● The main-beam control may not be able to recognise all driving situations correctly and may not work properly in

certain situations.

● If the camera's field of view is dirty, covered or damaged, the function of the main beam assist may be impaired.

This also applies if changes are made to the vehicle's lighting system, for example if additional headlights are

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fitted.

NOTICE

Please observe the following points in order to avoid impairing the proper function of the system:

● Clean the camera’s field of view at regular intervals, and keep it clean and free from snow and ice.

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

● Check the area of the windscreen which is in the camera’s field of view for damage at regular intervals.

Light-emitting objects in the camera's field of operation, e.g. mobile navigation devices, could impair the

functions of the main-beam control (Light Assist).

Advanced main-beam control

Advanced main-beam control provides maximum illumination for the road and the edges of the road. At the same

time, it prevents vehicles in front or oncoming vehicles from being dazzled. The system uses a camera to detect other

self-illuminated road users and their distance from your vehicle and deactivates areas within the light distribution in a

targeted manner. If the system can no longer prevent other road users from being dazzled, main beam is switched

off completely. Advanced main-beam control normally also recognises illuminated areas such as towns and

deactivates main beam while driving through them.

Within the limits of the system, the main beam is automatically switched on or off depending on ambient and traffic

conditions and on the driving speed →

Advanced main-beam control can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system

(→ Vehicle settings menu).

Switching on advanced main-beam control

1. Switch on the ignition and automatic lighting control

2. Push the turn signal and main beam lever forwards from its basic position.

The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster display lights up white when main-beam control is switched on.

When main-beam control is active, the indicator light is blue.

Switching off advanced main-beam control

1. Switch off automatic lighting control

Or: With the main-beam control switched on and active: Pull the turn signal and main beam lever towards the

rear.

Or: With the main-beam control switched on andnot active: push the turn signal and main beam lever forwards

to switch on the manual main beam.

Pull back the turn signal and main beam lever to switch off the manual main beam if necessary.

Or: Switch off the ignition.

System limitations

The main beam has to be manually switched off under the following conditions, as it is not switched off by the main

beam assist in time or at all:

—In badly lit towns that the system cannot recognise as towns.

—In poorly lit streets where there are highly-reflective signs.

—Other road users with insufficient lighting facilities, such as pedestrians, cyclists.

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