2012 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG headlights

Front view

Fig. 2 Vehicle front overview.
Key to fig. 2:
(1) Power sunroof
(2) Windshield area with:
– Rain sensor on mirror base
– Low-light sensor on mirror base
– Dynamic high beam control on mirror base
– Windshield wipers
(3) Engine hood release
(4) Headlights (on both left and right) ,
(5) Headlight washers (on left and right)
(6) Threaded hole for the front towing eye (on both left and right) behind covers
(7) Sensors for front Park Distance Control (on both left and right)
(8) Fog lights/static cornering lights (on both left and right)
(9) Radar sensors for the adaptive cruise control (ACC) (on both left and right)
(10) Camera for Area View

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function check. They go out after a few seconds.
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.
x Whenever stalled or stopped for repair, move the vehicle a safe distance off the road, stop the engine, turn on the emergency flashers, and use other warning devices to warn approach-ing traffic.
x Never park the vehicle in areas where the hot catalytic converter and exhaust system can come into contact with dry grass, brush, spilled fuel, oil, or other material that can catch fire.
x A broken down vehicle presents a high accident risk for itself and others. Switch on emergency flashers and set up a warning triangle to warn oncoming traffic.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights provide bright, uniform lighting to help you see and be seen. The light comes from an electric arc between two electrodes in the gas-filled bulb. Over time, the electrodes can wear down and the gap between them will get wider. The HID lamp’s control unit then increases the voltage to keep the arc’s brightness constant. However, the commonly called “Xenon” bulbs will also ultimately burn out. Before they burn out, HID lamps can flicker. A message will then appear in the MFI. This is your reminder to see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to check the headlights.
Turn signal lever and high beam switch

Fig. 84 Turn signal lever and high beam switch.

Turn the light switch to the desired position ⇒ fig. 85:
When the ignition is
switched off
When the ignition is switched
on
/ Fog lights, low beams and
parking lights switched off.
Headlights off, daytime running
lights (DRL) on.
!54/ Orientation lighting may be
switched on.
Automatic headlight control ac-
tive; DRL.
\b Parking lights switched on.
Low beams off. Parking lights
and DRL stay on.
Parking lights switched on.
 Low beams switched off –
parking lights switched on.
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.
x To switch on the fog lights : first turn the light switch to position , then pull the light switch out to the first detent.
x To switch off the fog lights, push the switch back in from the first detent. To then turn off the head-lights, turn the switch to position /.
Acoustic warning when lights are not switched off
In the following situations, 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.
x If the parking lights are switched on ⇒  Switching lights on and off.
x Light switch in position \b.

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.
x Always switch on the low beam headlights at dusk or when it is dark and whenever the weather is bad or visibility is poor.
x 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.
x 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.
x 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 tempo-rarily fog up. This is normal and does not affect the service life of the vehicle's lighting system.
The length of time they stay on depends on the vehicle battery charge.
Lights and vision features

Function Action
Switching the DRL back on: – Release the parking brake.
– OR: Turn the light switch to the 
position.

Static cornering lights
Your vehicle may have fog lights under the front bumper, which on some models are also static cor-nering lights. On some models the static cornering lights may be integrated in the headlights. At speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h), the light on one side of the vehicle will come on when you turn a corner. If you turn to the right, the right fog light comes on; turn left and the left fog light comes on. The light dims and goes out when the steering wheel is straightened out again.
When you move the selector lever to Reverse (R), the static cornering lights on both sides of the vehicle may come on so that you can see the area around the vehicle better when backing up.
The static cornering lights work only when the headlights are on. If you are using automatic headlight
control (headlight switch in the !54/ position) ⇒ fig. 85, they work only when the headlights have been automatically switched on. The static cornering lights do not come on when the headlight switch is in
the / position or when the fog lights themselves have been switched on ⇒  Switching lights on and off.
Automatic headlight control !54/
Automatic headlight control is a convenience feature only and cannot always recognize all driving situations.
If the light switch is in the !54/ position, the outside vehicle lighting and the instrument lighting are
automatically switched on at dusk/nightfall and off in normal daylight in the following situations ⇒ :

Automatic activation: Automatic deactivation/change to
daytime running lights:
If the low-light sensor registers
darkness, for example when driving
through a tunnel.
If sufficient brightness is registered.
If you drive faster than about
87 mph (140 km/h) for several se-
conds.
If you drive slower than about
40 mph (65 km/h) for several se-
conds.
If the rain sensor recognizes heavy
rain and switches the windshield
wipers on.
If the windshield wipers have not
moved for several minutes.

Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
The Adaptive Front Lighting System works only with the low beams switched on and only at speeds about 6 mph (10 km/h). The swivel-mounted lamps automatically improve road illumination during cornering.
The Adaptive Front Lighting System can be switched on and off in the Infotainment System.
x Switch on the ignition.
x Press the CAR Infotainment button.
x Tap the Settings function key on the screen.
x Select the menu item Lights and vision from the list.
x Tap Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) to enable or disable this feature.
The feature is enabled when the check box in the Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) function key is checked =.
Lights with LED-technology
You cannot replace the LEDs. Contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
WARNING
Crashes and other accidents can happen when you cannot see the road ahead and when you cannot be seen by other motorists.
x Never use daytime running lights (DRL) to see where you are going. (DRL) are not bright enough to light up the roadway and be seen by other motorists. You will not be able to 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.
x If automatic headlight control (!54/) is switched on, the low beam headlights still may not be switched on in fog or heavy rain. You have to switch on the low beam headlights yourself.
x The taillights do not come on when the daytime running lights are switched on. A vehicle without taillights on cannot be seen by others in bad weather, at dusk, or when it is dark.
In cool or humid weather, the insides of the headlights, rear lights, and turn signals can tempo-rarily fog up. This is normal and does not affect the service life of the vehicle's lighting system.
“Coming home” and “Leaving home” feature (orientation lighting)

WARNING
Headlights that are aimed too high because of the way the vehicle is loaded can blind and distract other drivers. This can lead to a crash and serious personal injuries.
x Always adjust headlights to loading conditions so that the light cone do not blind others.
WARNING
If dynamic headlight range adjustment does not work properly or at all, the headlights could blind and distract other drivers. This can lead to a crash and serious personal injuries.
x Have headlight range adjustment checked immediately by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Interior and reading lights

The brightness can be adjusted in the Infotainment System.
x Press the CAR Infotainment button.
x Tap the Settings function key on the screen.
x Select the menu item Lights and vision in the list.
x Select the menu item Footwell light or Ambient lighting from the sub-menu.
x Place your finger on the touchscreen slider ? and, keeping your finger on the screen, move your finger to drag the slider to the desired brightness.
x OR: Tap the - or + function key on the screen to move the slider in steps.
Background lighting
When the ignition and headlights are switched on, the roof console control buttons light up.
There may also be footwell lighting.
The brightness is set using the instrument lighting control
The interior and reading lights go out when you lock the vehicle or a few minutes after you re-move the vehicle key from the ignition. This helps to prevent unnecessary drain on the vehicle battery.
You have to push the  button twice to switch on a reading light that has been automatically switched off.