2022 Volkswagen Jetta Owners Manual - Headlights

Headlights

Switching the turn signals on and off

Fig. 79 On the left side of the steering column: turn signal and high beam lever.

1.  Right turn signal .
2. Left turn signal .

Switching the turn signals on and off

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Move the turn signal and high beam lever from the center position to the preferred position  fig. 79.

3. To cancel the turn signal, move the turn signal and headlamp lever back to its basic position.

If no chime sounds when the turn signal is on, contact suitably qualified professionals and have the vehicle checked. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

3-blink turn signal

To use the 3-blink turn signal, move the turn signal and high beam lever upward or downward to the pressure point and then release the lever. The turn signal will blink three times.

To stop the 3-blink turn signal before it ends, move the turn signal and high beam lever immediately to the pressure point in the opposite direction and release.

The 3-blink turn signal can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle settings menu.

WARNING

Using the turn signals incorrectly, not using the turn signals, or forgetting to turn the turn signal off can mislead other road users. This can cause accidents and serious injuries.

• Always activate the turn signals correctly when changing lanes, passing, or turning.

• Switch the turn signal off again every time you finish changing lanes, passing, or turning.

The emergency flashers also work when the ignition is switched off ⇒ In case of an emergency.

Switching the lights on and off

Fig. 80 Next to the steering wheel: light switch (one version).

Switching the lights on

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Turn the light switch to the desired position  fig. 80:

The daytime running light is switched on.

Automatic headlight control: the headlights will switch on or off depending on the brightness and weather conditions ⇒ , ⇒ Automatic headlight control.

The side lights or parking lights and daytime running lights are switched on. The green symbol in the light switch turns on.

The low beam headlights are switched on.

Switching the lights off

1. Switch the ignition off.

2. Turn the light switch to the desired position:

The lights are switched off.

The orientation lighting can be switched on ⇒ “Exit lighting” and “Entry lighting” function (orientation lighting).

The parking light is switched on ⇒ Parking lights. The green symbol in the light switch turns on.

The low beam headlights are switched off.

Vehicles with ignition switch: As long as the remote control vehicle key is in the ignition switch, the parking light continues to light up.

Vehicles with starter button: As long as the driver door is closed, the parking light continues to light up.

Daytime running lights

The optional daytime running lights can increase the visibility of your vehicle in traffic during the daytime.

The daytime running light turns on automatically every time the ignition is switched on if the light switch is in the ,  or  position (if brightness detected).

Daytime running lights parking function

Depending on the equipment, the vehicle may have a daytime running lights parking function to turn off the daytime running lights temporarily when the ignition is switched on.

Switch off the daytime running lights:

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Turn the light switch to the  position.

3. Set the electronic parking brake.

Switch on the daytime running lights:

1. Switch off the electronic parking brake.

WARNING

Accidents and serious injuries may occur if the road is not well lit and the vehicle cannot be seen by others on the road, or is very difficult to see.

• The light assistance systems are only aids. The driver is always responsible for turning on the correct vehicle lighting.

• Always turn on the low beam headlight in the dark, when it is raining, and when visibility is poor.

• Regularly check that the lighting system and turn signals are functioning correctly.

WARNING

The parking lights or daytime running lights are not bright enough to illuminate the road sufficiently and to be seen by other road users.

• Always turn on the low beam headlight in the dark, when it is raining, and when visibility is poor.

• The taillights do not switch on with the daytime running lights. A vehicle without its taillights turned on may not be seen by other road users in the dark, in the fog, and when visibility is poor.

WARNING

Automatic headlight control  only turns the low beam headlights on and off when there are changes in brightness.

• Turn on the low beam headlights manually in certain weather conditions, such as in fog.

When reverse gear is engaged, the cornering lights on both sides of the vehicle will turn on automatically to better illuminate the surroundings while maneuvering.

Switching the high beam headlights on and off

Fig. 81 On the left side of the steering column: turn signal and high beam lever.

1.  or  turn on the high beam headlight.
2. Activate the headlight flashers or turn off the high beam headlights.

If the high beam headlights or headlight flashers are turned on, the blue  indicator light or  will come on in the instrument cluster.

Turning on the high beam headlight

1. Switch the ignition and the low beam headlight on.

2. Press the turn signal and high beam lever forward out of the center position  fig. 81.

Turning off the high beam headlight

1. Pull the turn signal and high beam lever backward out of the center position  fig. 81.

Turning the headlight flasher on and off

1. Pull the turn signal and high beam lever backward out of the center position and hold it  fig. 81.

   Release the turn signal and high beam lever to turn the headlight flasher off.

Light Assist

Depending on the equipment, high beam control (Light Assist) may be available ⇒ Light Assist.

WARNING

Using the high beam headlights incorrectly can cause accidents and serious injuries, because the high beams can distract and create glare for other drivers.

Light Assist

Light Assist switches off automatically if the system detects oncoming vehicles or vehicles driving ahead. Light Assist generally detects well-lit areas such as towns and deactivates the high beam headlights when driving through these areas.

The high beam headlights switch on and off automatically within the limits of the system, depending on the environmental and traffic conditions and the vehicle speed ⇒ .

 Switching on Light Assist

1. Switch on the ignition and the automatic headlights .

2. Tap the turn signal and high beam lever forward out of the basic position.

   When Light Assist is switched on, the  indicator light in the instrument cluster display will turn on. When high beam control (Light Assist) is active, the blue indicator light  for the high beam headlight in the instrument cluster lights up.

Setting the main-beam control sensitivity

Depending on the country, the main-beam control sensitivity can be set in two stages:

• Increasing the sensitivity: press the turn signal and high beam lever forwards from its original position and hold it in this position for around 15 seconds. The  indicator light on the instrument cluster will blink three times to confirm that this has been applied.

• Setting the sensitivity back to its standard setting: press the turn signal and high beam lever forwards from its original position and hold it in this position for around 15 seconds. The  indicator light on the instrument cluster will blink three times in quick succession to confirm that this has been applied.

  Or: Switch the ignition off and on.

Switching off Light Assist

1. Switch off  automatic headlights.

   Or: When high beam control (Light Assist) is switched on and active: pull the turn signal and high beam lever backwards.

   Or: When high beam control (Light Assist) is switched on and not active: tap the turn signal and high beam lever forwards to switch the high beams on manually. Pull the turn signal and high beam lever backwards to switch the high beam off manually if necessary.

   Or: Switch off the ignition.

System limitations

The high beams must be switched off manually in the following situations, because Light Assist may not switch them off at the right time or at all:

• In poorly lit towns which cannot be recognized as a town by the system.

• On poorly lit roads with strongly reflective signs.

• If there are others on the road who have inadequate lighting, such as pedestrians or cyclists.

• On tight curves where the view of traffic is partially obstructed, on steep rises, or in dips.

• When there are oncoming vehicles on roads with a center barrier and the drivers in the oncoming vehicle can clearly see above the barrier, for example truck drivers.

• In fog, snow, and heavy rain.

• When there are dust and sand in the air.

• If the windshield is damaged in the camera's field of vision.

• If the camera visual field is fogged over, dirty, or covered by a sticker, snow, or ice.

• If the camera is faulty and the power supply is interrupted.

WARNING

Do not allow the increased convenience provided by the Light Assist to tempt you into taking risks. The system cannot replace the driver's attention.

• Always control the headlights yourself and adapt them to the lighting, visual, and traffic conditions.

• Light Assist may not detect all traffic situations correctly and the function may be restricted in certain situations.

• If the camera lens is dirty, covered, or damaged, the Light Assist function may be limited. This is also the case if the vehicle lighting system is changed, such as by adding auxiliary headlights.

NOTICE

To avoid impairing the function of the system, note the following points:

• Regularly clean the camera view area and keep it free of snow and ice.

• Do not cover the camera view area.

• Regularly check the windshield for damage in the camera lens area.

Troubleshooting

 Turn signal indicator light

The green indicator light blinks.

If a turn signal light on the vehicle is not working, the indicator light will blink twice as fast.

1. Check the lights and replace any bulbs as necessary ⇒  Introduction.

2. If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

 Exterior lighting malfunction

The yellow indicator light turns on.

The headlights have completely or partially failed.

1. Check the lights and replace any bulbs as necessary ⇒  Introduction.

2. If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.