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When you move the selector lever to Reverse (R), the static cornering lights on both sides of the
vehicle may come on so that you can see the area around the vehicle better when backing up.
The static cornering lights work only when the headlights are on. If you are using automatic headlight
control (headlight switch in the
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automatically switched on. The static cornering lights do not come on when the headlight switch is in
the
position or when the fog lights themselves have been switched on, Switching lights on and off.
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Automatic headlight control (
Automatic headlight control is a convenience feature only and cannot always recognize all lighting and
driving situations.
If the light switch is in the
position, both vehicle lighting and instrument and switch lighting are
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automatically switched on and off in the following situations ⇒
Automatic activation:
If the low-light sensor registers darkness, for
example when driving through a tunnel.
If the rain sensor recognizes rain and switches
the windshield wipers on.
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
The Adaptive Front Lighting System works only with the low beams switched on and only at speeds
above about 6 mph (10 km/h). The swivel-mounted lamps automatically improve road illumination
during cornering.
On vehicles equipped with the Adaptive Front Lighting System, the feature is switched on and off via
the Assistants menu in the instrument cluster display, Volkswagen Information System .
WARNING
Crashes and other accidents can happen when you cannot see the road ahead and when you
cannot be seen by other motorists.
Never use daytime running lights (DRL) to see where you are going. DRL are not bright
enough to light up the roadway and be seen by other motorists. You will not be able to see far
enough ahead for safety, especially at dusk or when it is dark. Always switch on the low-
beam headlights at dusk or when it is dark.
The taillights do not come on when the daytime running lights are switched on. A vehicle
without taillights on cannot be seen by others in bad weather, at dusk, or when it is dark.
If automatic headlight control (
be switched on in fog or heavy rain. You have to switch on the low-beam headlights yourself.
In cool or humid weather, the insides of the headlights, the rear lights, and turn signals can
temporarily fog up. This is normal and does not affect the service life of the vehicle's lighting system.
"Coming home" and "Leaving home" feature (orientation lighting)
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
page 188.
The "Coming home" feature must be switched on manually. The "Leaving home" feature is controlled
automatically by a low-light sensor.
position ⇒
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83), they work only when the headlights have been
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Automatic deactivation:
If sufficient brightness is registered.
If the windshield wipers have not moved for
several minutes.
) is switched on, the low-beam headlights still may not
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:
on
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