Volkswagen PASSAT Passat 2019-2024 Lights Car Owner Manuals

Lights

• Turn signals

  • Switching the turn signals on and off
    • Fig. 72: On the left side of the steering column: turn signal and high beam lever.
    • Right turn signal
    • Left turn signal
    • Steps:
      1. Switch the ignition on.
      2. Move the lever from the center position to the preferred position.
      3. To cancel, move the lever back to its basic position.
    • If no chime sounds when the turn signal is on, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer.
  • 3-blink turn signal
    • Move the lever to the pressure point and release. The signal blinks three times.
    • To stop early, move the lever to the pressure point in the opposite direction and release.
    • The 3-blink function can be switched on/off in the Light & visibility menu.
  • WARNING
    • Using turn signals incorrectly or forgetting to turn them off can mislead other road users.
    • Always activate the turn signals correctly when changing lanes, passing, or turning.
    • Switch off the turn signal after finishing the maneuver.
    • The emergency flashers work even when the ignition is off.

• Headlights

  • Switching the lights on and off
    • Fig. 73: 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:
      3. Daytime running light switches on.
      4. Automatic headlights switch on/off depending on conditions.
      5. Parking light switches on (green symbol lights up).
      6. Low beam headlights switch on.
    • Switching the lights off:
      1. Switch the ignition off.
      2. Turn the light switch to the desired position:
      3. Lights switch off.
      4. Orientation lighting can be switched on.
      5. Parking lights stay on in certain conditions.
  • Daytime running lights
    • Optional daytime running lights increase visibility during daytime.
    • They turn on automatically when ignition is on and switch is in certain positions.
    • Green indicator light appears in the instrument cluster.
  • Daytime running lights parking function
    • Some vehicles can temporarily turn off daytime running lights.
    • To switch off:
      1. Switch ignition on.
      2. Turn light switch to the position.
      3. Apply parking brake.
    • To switch on:
      1. Release parking brake.
  • WARNING
    • Lights must be turned on in the dark, rain, or poor visibility.
    • Parking lights or daytime running lights are not enough to be seen.
    • Taillights do not switch on with daytime running lights.
    • Automatic headlights only react to brightness changes; manually switch on in fog.
  • Light functions
    • Automatic headlight control:
      • Vehicle lighting switches on/off automatically depending on light conditions.
      • Indicator lamp lights up yellow when active.
      • It is only an aid and may not detect all situations accurately.
    • Cornering lights:
      • Turn on automatically when turning slowly or on tight curves.
    • Warning tones when lights are not turned off:
      • Warning tones sound if the key is removed and driver door opened while lights are still on.
      • Applies to side lights or parking lights still on.
      • If “Coming home” is active, warning tone may not sound.