2017 Volkswagen Beetle Owners Manual - Switching lights on and off

Switching lights on and off

Fig. 84 Headlight switch next to the steering wheel.

Fig. 85 Headlight switch next to the steering wheel (with fog lights and automatic headlights, if equipped).

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first⇒Introduction to the subject 

Adjust the light switch to the desired position ⇒ Fig. 84  or ⇒ Fig. 85 :
Symbol	When the ignition is switched off	When the ignition is switched on
	Fog lights and low beams switched off.	Headlights off, daytime running lights (DRL) on.
	Orientation lighting may be switched on.	Automatic headlights active; DRL on.
	Low beams switched off. The DRL, side marker lights, and rear lights may stay on. The length of time they stay on depends on the vehicle battery charge.	Headlights and rear lights switched on.
	Fog lights switched off. The DRL may stay on for some time.	Headlights, rear lights, and fog lights switched on.

Fog lights (if equipped)

The indicator light  in the headlight switch shows that the fog lights are switched on.

• To switch on the fog lights : first turn the light switch to position , then pull the light switch out to the detent.

• To switch off the fog lights, push the switch back in. To then turn off the headlights, turn the switch to position .

Acoustic warning when lights are not switched off

In the following situation, a warning chime will sound if you take the key out of the ignition and open the driver door. This is to remind you that lights are still on.

• Light switch in position .

WARNING

Daytime running lights are not bright enough to let you see ahead or be seen by others when it is dark.

• Always switch on the low-beam headlights at dusk or when it is dark and whenever the weather is bad or visibility is poor.

• Never use the daytime running lights to see where you are going. They are not bright enough and will not let you 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 with the daytime running lights. Unless the taillights are on, a vehicle cannot be seen by others in bad weather, at dusk, or when it is dark.

• Even if automatic headlights () are switched on, the low-beam headlights may still not come on by themselves in fog or heavy rain. You have to switch on the low-beam headlights manually.

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.

Applicable only in the United States