Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual: Switching lights
on and off

Fig. 82 Headlight switch next to the
steering wheel: â’¶ vehicles with front fog lights. â’· vehicles without front fog lights.
Read and follow the introductory information and
safety information first⇒

Introduction
to the subject 
Adjust the light switch to the desired position ⇒ Fig. 82 : |
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When the ignition is switched off |
When the ignition is switched on |
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Fog lights, low beams and parking lights switched off. |
Headlights off daytime running lights (DRL) on. |
  
|
Orientation lighting may be switched on. |
Automatic headlight control active; DRL on. |
|
Low beams off. Parking lights and daytime running lights
on. The length of time they stay on depends on the battery charge. |
Low beams switched on. |
|
Fog lights switched off. The DRL may stay on for some
time. |
Headlights and fog lights switched on |
Fog lights:
The indicator light
in the headlight switch or the
instrument cluster 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 first detent.
- To switch off the fog lights, push the switch back in from the first detent.
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 signal 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
.
- Light switch in position
if the vehicle has
no orientation lighting ⇒ Coming home and Leaving home feature (orientation
lighting) .

Warning
Daytime running lights and parking 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 headlight control (



)
is 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 taillights, 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
Fig. 81 Turn signal lever and high beam
switch.
Read and follow the introductory information and
safety information first⇒Introduction
to the subject Move the lever to the desired position. ...
Read and follow the introductory information and
safety information first⇒Introduction
to the subject Daytime running lights
Separate lamps are installed in the headlights or in the front bum ...
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to the subject Please note legal regulations when stopping and parking your vehicle.
Parking the vehicle
Please perform these steps only in the order listed.
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