2014 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN Headlight

Front view

Fig. 2 Vehicle front overview.
Key to fig. 2:
(1) Sensor on mirror base for:
– Low-light sensor
– Rain sensor
(2) Windshield wipers
(3) Engine hood release
(4) Headlights (on both left and right) ,
(5) Fog lights/static cornering lights (on both left and right) ,
(6) Threaded hole for the front towing eye (behind cover)

Driver side overview

Fig. 5 Driver side overview.
Key to fig. 5:
(1) Instrument cluster:
– Instruments
– Display
– Warning and indicator lights
(2) Headlight switch

Lights up Possible cause Proper response


Left or right turn signal.
Check the turn signals on the vehicle and the trailer. The indicator light blinks twice as fast if a turn signal is not working on the vehicle or the trailer.
 Daytime running lights (DRL) on. $2,
 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.

High beams can only be switched on when low beams are on.
Switching lights on and off

Fig. 84 Headlight switch next to the steering wheel: A: Vehicles with front fog lights. B: Vehicles without front fog lights.

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.
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.
Lights and vision features

Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
The Adaptive Front Lighting System works only with the low beams switched on and only at speeds above about 6 mph (10 km/h). The swivel-mounted lamps automatically improve road illumination during cornering.
On vehicles equipped with the Adaptive Front Lighting System, the feature is switched on and off via the Assistant menu
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 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 temporarily 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)

“Leaving home” Operation
Switch off:
– Automatically after preset delay period is over. – Lock the vehicle. – Turn the light switch to the / position. – Switch the ignition on.

Background lighting in the outside mirrors
The background lighting in the outside mirrors lights up the area close to the doors while you are getting into or out of the vehicle. It is switched on when the vehicle is unlocked, a vehicle door is opened, or the “Coming home” or “Leaving home” feature is activated. If the vehicle is equipped with a light sensor, the background lighting in the outside mirrors is only switched on in darkness.
The delay period can be adjusted and the feature can be switched on and off in the Lights &
Vision menu ⇒ Volkswagen Information System.
If the “Coming home” feature is switched on and the driver door is opened, no acoustic chime will sound to alert you that the lights are still on.
Instrument panel lighting and headlight range adjustment

Fig. 85 Next to the headlight switch: Control for instrument cluster 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 they do not blind others.
Interior and reading lights