Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Turn signal and main beam lever
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Fig. 81 Turn signal and main beam lever
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Move the lever into the required position:
Right turn signal . With ignition switched
off move from central position for right parking light .
Left turn signal . With ignition switched
off move from central position for left parking light .
Switch on the main beam . When the main
beam is switched on, an indicator lamp
in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Operate the headlight flasher or switch
off the main beam. The headlight flasher comes on for as long as the
lever is pulled. The indicator lamp
lights up.
Return the lever to the basic position to switch off the current function.
Lane change flash
To operate the lane change flash, push the lever up or down to the point where
you incur resistance and then release the lever. The turn signal flashes 3 times.
The lane change flash can be activated and deactivated using the
button and the
and
Light function buttons in the infotaniment system .
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WARNING
Incorrect use of turn signals, a failure to use turn signals, or forgetting to switch
off a turn signal can confuse other road users. This can lead to accidents and serious
injuries.
- Always activate the turn signal in good time when changing lanes and performing
overtaking or turning manoeuvres.
- Always switch off the turn signal once the lane change or overtaking or
turning manoeuvre has been completed.
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WARNING
Incorrect use of the main beam headlights can lead to accidents and serious injuries
as the main beam headlights can distract and dazzle other road users.
The turn signal will only work when the ignition is switched on. The hazard warning
lights also work when the ignition is switched off .
If one turn signal fails on the vehicle or on the trailer, the indicator lamp will
start flashing twice as fast.
The
main beam headlights can only be switched on if the dipped beam headlights
are already on.
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
Partial or complete fault in ...
Fig. 82 Next to the steering wheel: examples
of the various light switches
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Observe any country-specific regulations when ...
Other materials:
Removing and installing control unit for electronic steering column lock
-J764-
Note
When renewing control unit, select
Renewal function for respective control unit in “Guided
fault finding” or “Guided functions” using → Vehicle
diagnostic tester.
Special tools and workshop equipmen ...
Secondary locking element
The secondary locking mechanism is a housing catch (second
line locking mechanism) that secures all the wires in one
contact housing. If a secondary locking mechanism is fitted to a
contact housing, this must always be opened or removed using the
appropr ...
Removing and installing centre armrest
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410-
Removing
–
Open lid -2- for
through-loading ...
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