Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Changing headlights over from driving on right to driving on left, LED
headlights
| If a right-hand drive vehicle is driven in a left-hand drive
country, or vice versa, the headlights must be converted. This
is necessary in order to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic with
the asymmetric low beam headlights. |
 Note
| The conversion from driving on left to driving on right, or
vice versa, is performed by means of the infotainment system. |
| It is only permissible to make use of the headlight
converter for a short period of time. When permanently driving
in the respective country during a longer period of time,
suitable headlights need to be installed according to valid
specifications. |
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On the display unit for front information display and
operating unit control unit -J685-, press button
CAR. |
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Press function buttons Setup and
Light. |
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Perform adjustment in menu “Light Settings”. |
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| Changing headlights over from driving on
left to driving on right (dual halogen headlights) |
| If an RHD vehicle is driven in a left-traffic country, or
vice versa, the headlights do not need to be adapted in any way. |
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If a right-hand drive vehicle is driven in a left-hand drive
country, or vice versa, the headlights must be converted. This
is necessary in order to avoid dazzling on ...
If a right-hand drive vehicle is driven in a left-hand drive
country, or vice versa, the headlights must be converted. This
is necessary in order to avoid dazzling on ...
Other materials:
Removing and installing cover cap, for lock cylinder
Removing and installing cover cap, for
lock cylinder
Note
When removing lock cylinder cover cap, the screwdriver should
not be turned and the screwdriver should not be used as a lever.
The lock cylinder and cover cap for lock cylin ...
Wire strippers -VAS 1978/3-
Wire strippers -VAS 1978/3- serve as a means of stripping
insulation off wires and cutting wires in the correct manner.
Wire strippers -VAS 1978/3- are included in wiring harness
repair set -VAS 1978 B- and previous versions.
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Dimensions – lettering on rear lid, “R-Line”
Note
When fitting the lettering, observe the fitting notes
→ Anchor.
1 -
Lettering
Model designation
2 -
Height dimension
73 ± 1 mm, from upper edge of lettering to tail light.
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Changing headlights over from driving on right to driving on left (gas
discharge headlights with dynamic high beam control and LED daytime running
light)
Changing headlights over from driving on left to driving on right (gas
discharge headlights)