Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Indicator lamps
→ Turn signal and main beam lever→ Switching lights on and off
→ Lights and vision – functions→ Main beam assist
→ Switching over headlights for driving abroad (travel mode)→ Coming Home and Leaving Home functions (orientation lighting)
→ Headlight range control, instrument and switch lighting→ Interior and reading lights
Observe any country-specific regulations when using vehicle lighting.
The driver is responsible for the correct headlight position and the correct headlight setting.
Additional information and warnings:
- Exterior views
- Infotainment system
- Changing bulbs
WARNING
- Always switch the dipped beam headlights on if it is dark, raining or visibility is poor.
WARNING
- Always ensure that the headlights are adjusted correctly.
- Never use the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users could be dazzled.
Lights
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Indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
Partial or complete fault in ...
Other materials:
Changing headlights over from driving on right to driving on left (gas
discharge 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
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Removing and installing rain and light sensor, vehicles without front camera
for driver assist systems
Note
The rain and light sensor has a silicon layer (coupling pad)
which forms the contact surface to the windscreen.
The rain and light sensor has been designed so that it can
be used again. A prerequisite for re-use ...
Fixing position of subframe, multi-link suspension, front-wheel drive, Golf
GTE
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Locating pins -T10096-
Engine and gearbox jack -VAS 6931-
I ...
