2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Owners Manual

Fuses in the vehicle

Fig. 189 On the driver side in the instrument panel: Fuse box cover with plastic tweezers 1 on the inside of
the cover.

Fig. 190 In the engine compartment: Fuse box cover.

Color Current strength in amps
Green 30
Orange 40

Opening the fuse box in the instrument panel
x Insert a flat object, such as a screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit, into the opening ⇒ fig. 189
(magnified view) and carefully lift off the cover.
x On the inside of the cover there are plastic tweezers (1) for removing and inserting fuses.
x To install, guide the cover from the bottom into the instrument panel and push until you can hear it
latch into place.
Opening the fuse box in the engine compartment
x Open the engine hood

Changing light bulbs

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 . 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

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

NOTICE
Always insert and remove lamps carefully to help prevent damage to the vehicle paint or to
other parts of the vehicle.
Changing headlight bulbs

Fig. 193 In the engine compartment: Covers in the left headlight assembly. 1 Low beam, 2 Turn signal
indicator, 3 High beam and parking light as well as daytime running light.

Please carry out each step only in the order specified:
⇒ fig. 193 (1) (2) (3) (3)
Low beam
headlights
Front turn signals High beam
headlights /
daytime running
lights
Parking lights (small
bulb holder)
7. Insert the bulb holder in the headlight and turn it
clockwise all the way.
Insert the bulb holder in
the headlight and slide it
all the way in.
8. Install the rubber or plastic cover.
Press the clip down, if necessary.

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.
Changing taillight bulbs in the rear hatch

Fig. 196 In the rear hatch: Removing cover.

Fig. 197 In the rear hatch: Removing the bulb holder.