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 ...
Other materials:
Radar sensor
Fig. 174 In the front bumper: radar sensor
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings A radar sensor is fitted to the front bumper to monitor
the traffic situation . Vehicles travelling ahead can thus be detected up to a
distance of approximately 120 m.
T ...
Assembly overview - side trim panel
Note
The illustration shows the side trim panel on the left side. The
right-hand side is similar (mirror image of left-hand side).
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Side trim panel
Removing and installing
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Clip
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Removing and installing headlight dipped beam bulb (dual halogen headlights)
Note
Left headlight dipped beam bulb -M29- and right headlight
dipped beam bulb -M31- are only fitted on dual halogen
headlights.
Removal and installation are described for the left side.
Removal and installati ...
