Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Switching over headlights for driving abroad (travel mode)
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
If you have to drive a right-hand drive vehicle in a left-hand drive country, or vice versa, the asymmetric dipped beam headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic with xenon headlights. Therefore, the headlights must be switched over if you are driving abroad.
The headlight orientation can be adjusted using the
button and the 
and
Light function buttons in the infotainment system .
A qualified workshop can provide you with further information. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Using travel mode is only reliable, if used for a short period. Please contact a qualified workshop for a permanent alteration. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
The function of the dynamic bend lighting and automatic main beam assist is deactivated once the travel mode is activated , .
Main beam assist
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Main beam assist (Light Assist)
Within the limits of the system, the main beam assist automatically switches
the main be ...
Coming Home and Leaving Home functions (orientation lighting)
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The Coming Home function is switched on manually. However,
the Leaving Home function is controlled automatically by a twil ...
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visible leakage. Inspections on the test rig and in the vehicle
have shown that in the majority of cases this replacement is not
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–
To loosen the connection, push the lock ring
-1--arrow- and pull off the hose
connection.
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To secure the connection, push and hold the lock ring
-arrow- and push on the hose
connection. Check that the s ...
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Overview - rear axle, torsion beam axle
I -
→ Chapter „Axle beam“
II -
→ Chapter „Suspension strut, shock absorber, spring“
III -
→ Chapter „Wheel bearing assembly, trailing a ...
