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:
Functional description of remote control for auxiliary and supplementary
heater
Note
The auxiliary and supplementary heater can be switched on
and off from a distance of several 100 metres (open space) using
the remote control. This range is restricted in built-up areas
or from buildings.
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Side airbags
Fig. 73 On the left-hand side of the vehicle:
deployment zones of side airbags (variant A). On the side of the front seat: location
and deployment range of the side airbag (variant B)
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The side airbags are located in th ...
Removing and installing door inner seal
During production, a sealant is applied to the door inner
seals, which are then placed on the door flange and rolled on.
Note
When removing the seal, the sealant is distributed across the
inside of the seal. The sides are bent upwards ...
