Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Interior and reading lights
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
| Button | Function |
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Switches the front interior lights on or off. |
 
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Switches the rear interior lights on or off. |
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Switches the door contact switch on or off. The interior lights are switched on automatically when the vehicle is unlocked, a door is opened, or the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock. The light will go out a few seconds after all doors are closed, the vehicle is locked, or the ignition is switched on. |
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Switches the reading lights on or off. |
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Lights in the stowage compartments and luggage compartment
A light will be switched on or off automatically when the stowage compartment on the front passenger side, or the tailgate, is opened or closed.
Background lighting
When the side or dipped headlights are switched on, background lighting illuminates the control elements in the doors from above.
The footwell may also be illuminated.
The brightness of the ambient lighting can be adjusted using the
button and the 
and
Light function buttons in the infotainment system .
The reading lights go out when the vehicle is locked or after a delay of a few minutes when the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock. This prevents the battery from discharging.
Headlight range control, instrument and switch lighting
Fig. 83 Next to steering wheel: headlight
range control
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Headlight range control
Depending on what level it is set to, t ...
Other materials:
Seat belt protection
Fig. 63 Driver restrained by a properly
positioned seat belt during a sudden braking manoeuvre
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Correctly fastened seat belts can make a major difference.
When fastened properly, seat belts hold the vehicle occupants in ...
Assembly overview – wiper motor and wiper frame
Note
The illustration shows fitting locations for LHD vehicles. Fitting
locations for RHD vehicles are similar.
1 -
Wiper motor
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
2 -
Bolts
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Function of air quality sensor -G238-
The air quality sensor detects noxious substances in the
ambient air (primarily petrol and/or diesel fumes).
The Climatronic control unit -J255- evaluates the signal
from the air quality sensor -G238-. The air conditioning system
i ...