2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2.5 SE Owners Manual

WARNING
Improper replacement of burned out headlights and other light bulbs can cause serious personal injury.
x Stop! Always read and heed the WARNINGS before doing any work in the engine compartment, Working in the engine compartment. The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a potentially dangerous area, and work in this area can lead to serious personal injury.
x HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) headlights get power from a high voltage source that can cause severe personal injury and even death if handled improperly.
x H7 bulbs and HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) headlights are under high pressure and can explode if handled improperly.
x Always let a burned out light bulb cool down before replacing it.
x Never replace a light bulb unless you are familiar with all of the necessary procedures. In particular, never remove a headlight unless you know exactly how to carry out the job and have the correct tools and light bulbs.
x If you are uncertain about what to do, have the work performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer, an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, or another qualified workshop. Serious personal injury may result from improperly performed work.
x We strongly recommend that you always have HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) headlights and H7 bulbs replaced by a qualified technician.
x Do not touch the glass of light bulbs with your bare hands. Fingerprints left on the bulb evaporate due to the heat when the bulb is switched on and cause the reflector to “cloud.”
x There are sharp edges on and around the headlight housing in the engine compartment and the rear light housing. Wear hand protection if you replace bulbs.
NOTICE
After replacing a headlight bulb or other light bulb, always make sure that the rubber covers or plastic caps have been properly and securely reinstalled to help prevent water from getting into the electrical connections and headlight housing and damaging the electrical system.
Indicator light

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WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.
x Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
x Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
Failure of a single LED within a taillight is not indicated. However, the = indicator light will come on if all LEDs fail.
Information on light bulb replacement

WARNING
Disregarding the safety-related checklist may lead to accidents and serious personal injuries.
x Always review and follow the checklist. Follow accepted safety practices and use common sense.
NOTICE
Always insert and remove lamps carefully to help prevent damage to the vehicle paint or to other parts of the vehicle.
Replacing halogen headlight bulbs

Fig. 172 In the engine compartment: Covers in the left headlight assembly. A Low beam headlight, daytime low beam headlight or daytime running light, side marker light; B Turn signal indicator; C High beam, parking light, daytime running light.

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Please carry out each step only in the order specified:
fig. 172 (A) (B) (C) (C)
Low beam, daytime low beam headlight or daytime running light, side marker light
Front turn signal indicator High beam Parking light (small bulb holder)
4. Turn the bulb holder as far as it goes to the left and pull out with the light bulb facing rearward. Pull out the bulb holder with the light bulb facing rearward.
5. Pull the light bulb straight out of the bulb socket. If necessary, press the lock on the bulb holder.
6. Replace the burned out light bulb with a new bulb of the same type.
7. Insert the bulb holder into the headlight assembly and turn as far as it goes to the right. Insert the bulb holder into the headlight and slide it in completely.
8. Attach the rubber or plastic cover. If applicable slide the securing clip rearward.
The illustrations show the left headlight assembly from the rear. The right headlight assembly is the mirror image of the left headlight assembly.
Different models may have different lights, and the location and design of covers, bulb holders, and bulbs may be in a different location than shown in the illustrations.
You cannot replace the LEDs in LED daytime running lights. Contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Replacing light bulbs in the front bumper

Fig. 173 In front right bumper: Removing the light assembly.

Fig. 174 Replacing a light bulb in the fog light.

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Please carry out each step only in the order specified:
10. Slip the headlight into the mounts (small arrows) and fold rearward.
11. Screw the fastening screw ⇒ fig. 173 (1) tightly with the screwdriver.
12. Insert the cover into the bumper .
Different models may have different lights, and the location and design of covers, bulb holders, and bulbs may be in a different location than shown in the illustrations.
Replacing taillight bulbs in the luggage compartment lid

Fig. 175 In the luggage compartment lid. A: Removing the taillight cover. B: Removing the taillight assembly.

Fig. 176 Taillight assembly. A: Removing the bulb holder. B: Removing the light bulbs.

Please carry out each step only in the order specified:
3. Using the flat blade of the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit carefully pry the cover
off the slot ⇒ fig. 175 A (1).
4. Unscrew the fastening screws B (3) with your hand and carefully remove the taillight assembly from the luggage compartment lid.
5. Press together the release tabs for the connector plug B (2) in the direction of the arrow and pull the connector plug off.
6. Unlock the bulb holder by pressing the locking tabs in direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 176 A and remove the bulb holder from the taillight assembly.
7. Replace the burned out light bulb with a new bulb of the same type B.
8. Reinsert the bulb holder in the taillight assembly. The locking tabs must latch with an audible “click”.
9. Attach the connector plug ⇒ fig. 175 B (2) to the bulb holder.
10. Carefully reinsert the taillight assembly into the opening in the luggage compartment lid. Hold the rear light assembly with one hand in the installation position and with the other hand, tighten the fastening screws B (3).
11. Check the taillight assembly for proper installation and secure fit.
12. Attach the cover. The cover must latch tightly and securely into place.
13. Close the luggage compartment lid
LEDs in the taillights in the luggage compartment lid
Changing LEDs is not possible without dismantling vehicle components. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Different models may have different lights, and the location and design of covers, bulb holders, and bulbs may be in a different location than shown in the illustrations.
Replacing taillight bulbs in the vehicle body

Fig. 177 In the side of luggage compartment: A: Open cover of the rear side panel. B: Removing the taillight assembly.

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Fig. 178 Taillights: A: Removing the bulb holder. B: Removing the taillight bulbs.