Lights
up Possible cause Proper response
Fog lights switched on (indicator light on
the headlight switch or the instrument
cluster).
Left or right turn signal.
The indicator light blinks twice as fast if a
turn signal is not working on the vehicle.
Check the turn signals on the vehicle.
Daytime running lights (DRL) on.
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High beams switched on or headlight
flashers in use.
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
approaching 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.
NOTICE
Always insert and remove lamps carefully to help prevent damage to the vehicle paint or to
other parts of the vehicle.
Changing light bulbs in the Xenon headlight
Fig. 173 In the engine compartment: Cover 1 on the left headlight for the cornering light bulb holder 2 and the
turn signal bulb holder 3.
