2018 VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC lights

Depending on the settings made for central locking in the Infotainment system, it may be the case
that all of the doors and the boot lid are unlocked only when the button has been pressed twice.
Central locking button

Fig. 54 In the driver door: central locking button.

Fig. 55 In the driver door: release for the boot lid.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Key to Fig. 54and Fig. 55
Unlock the vehicle.
Lock the vehicle.
Unlock the boot lid.
If the button in the driver door is pressed, only the boot lid opens. All doors remain locked.
The central locking button functions with the ignition switched on or off only when all doors are
closed.
If the vehicle has been locked from outside with the vehicle key, the central locking buttons do not
work.
Please note the following when using the central locking button to lock the vehicle from the inside:
The indicator lamp in the button lights up yellow when all doors are closed and locked.
The anti-theft alarm will not be activated Anti-theft alarm

SAFELOCK deactivates the door release levers if the vehicle has been locked. This makes it more
difficult to break into the vehicle. The doors can no longer be opened from the inside
Press the button on the vehicle key once.
Press the button on the vehicle key twice in quick succession.
Vehicles with the Keyless Access locking and starting system: touch the sensor on the outside of the
door handle twiceUnlocking or locking the vehicle with Keyless Access
OR: press the central locking button in the driver door once Central locking button
There may be an indication of the activated SAFELOCK in the display of the instrument cluster
(SAFELOCK).
Deactivating SAFELOCK
Switch on the ignition.
OR: deactivate interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm Temporarily switching off the interior
monitoring system and anti-tow alarm
Before locking the vehicle, temporarily deactivate the interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm in
the Vehicle Settings menu in the Infotainment system Infotainment sy
The following applies when SAFELOCK is deactivated:
The interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm are activated and deactivated in the Vehicle settings
menu in the Infotainment system Infotainment system controls and display

WARNING
Careless or unsupervised use of SAFELOCK can cause serious injuries.
Never leave other persons in the vehicle if the vehicle has been locked using the vehicle key. The
doors can no longer be opened from the inside once SAFELOCK is activated.

If you unlock the driver door mechanically using the vehicle key, only the driver door is unlocked,
and not the whole vehicle. The doors are released (but not unlocked) and the central locking button
is activated only when the ignition is switched on.
Troubleshooting
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Indicator lamp lights up continuously
The red LED in the vehicle door flashes at short intervals and then lights up continuously.

button again moves the boot lid back into the starting position.
Signal tones
If the boot lid is opened or closed from the vehicle interior or using the vehicle key, signal tones will
sound.
Changing and storing the opening angle
If the area behind or above the vehicle is smaller than the path of the boot lid, the opening angle of
the boot lid can be changed.
Stop the opening procedure at the desired open position (at least half open).
In the boot lid, press and hold the button Fig. 63until the hazard warning lights flash.
The changed opening angle will be stored.
The hazard warning lights flash and an acoustic signal sounds to confirm that the changed opening
angle has been stored.
Resetting and storing the opening angle
The opening angle must be reset and stored again in order for the boot lid to open fully again.
Push the opened boot lid up as far as it will go by hand. You will need to use increased force for this.
In the boot lid, press and hold the button Fig. 63until the hazard warning lights flash.
The opening angle will be reset.
The hazard warning lights flash and an acoustic signal sounds to confirm that the opening angle has
been reset.

NOTICE
Before opening or closing the boot lid, please check that there is enough space to open and close it,
for example when in a garage.
Unlocking the boot lid manually

The rear centre armrest must always be folded up while the vehicle is in motion in order to reduce
the risk of injury.
The middle seat on the rear bench seat must never be used when the centre armrest is folded down
neither by adults nor children. An incorrect sitting position can cause severe injuries.
Lights
Turn signals
Switching turn signals on and off

Fig. 78 On the left of the steering column: turn signal and main beam lever.
Switch on the ignition.
Move the turn signal and main beam lever Fig. 78from the centre position to the following
position:

Right turn signal .

Left turn signal .
Return the turn signal and main beam lever to the basic position in order to switch off the turn
signal.
Go to a qualified workshop if the acoustic signal does not sound when a turn signal is switched on
and have the vehicle checked.
Convenience turn signal
To operate the convenience turn signal, push the turn signal and main beam lever up or down to the
pressure point and then release the lever. The turn signal flashes three times.
To cancel the convenience turn signal, immediately move the lever in the opposite direction up to
the pressure point and then release it.
The convenience turn signal can be activated and deactivated in the Infotainment system in
the Vehicle settings menu Infotainment system controls and displays

WARNING
Incorrect use of turn signals, a failure to use turn signals, or forgetting to switch off a turn signal can
confuse other road users. This could lead to accidents and serious injuries.
Always activate the turn signal in good time when changing lanes and performing overtaking or
turning manoeuvres.
Always switch off the turn signal once the lane change or overtaking or turning manoeuvre has been
completed.

The hazard warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off In an emergency

Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and therefore
change when the user account changes Personalisation
Vehicle lighting
Switching lights on and off

Fig. 79 Next to the steering wheel: light switch (one variant).
Switching lights on
Switch on the ignition.
Turn the light switch to the appropriate position:
Automatic headlights: dipped beam is switched on or off depending on the brightness level
and the weather Automatic headlights The side lights and daytime running
lights are switched on. The symbol in the light switch lights up green.The dipped beam headlights
are switched on.
Switching lights off
Switch off the ignition.

tion:
The lights are switched off.Leaving Home function (orientation lighting) can be switched on
Coming Home and Leaving Home function (orientation lighting)Side lights or continuous
parking light on both sides of the vehicle switched on Switching the parking lights on and off
symbol in the light switch lights up green.Dipped beam is switched off the side lights will stay
on as long as the vehicle key is in the ignition lock or, in vehicles with Keyless Access, the driver door
is closed.
Daytime running lights
The daytime running lights (dependent on equipment level) can increase the visibility of your vehicle
in traffic during the day.
The daytime running lights are switched on every time the ignition is switched on when the light
switch is in position , or (when brightness is detected).
The daytime running lights cannot be switched on or off manually.

WARNING
Accidents and serious injuries can occur if the road is not sufficiently illuminated and other road
users have difficulty seeing the vehicle, or cannot see it at all.
The light assist systems are designed only to provide support; the driver is responsible for the
correct vehicle lights being switched on.
Always switch on the dipped beam headlights if it is dark, raining or visibility is poor.

WARNING
The side lights or daytime running lights are not bright enough to illuminate the road ahead and to
ensure that other road users are able to see you.
Always switch on the dipped beam headlights if it is dark, raining or visibility is poor.
The tail light clusters are not switched on with the daytime running lights. If the tail light clusters are
not switched on, the vehicle may not be visible to other road users if it is dark, raining, or if visibility
is poor.

WARNING
The automatic headlights ( ) switch dipped beam on and off only when there is a change in
the level of brightness.
Switch on dipped beam manually if required by the weather conditions, e.g. in fog.

both sides of the vehicle switches on to
provide better illumination of the surrounding area when manoeuvring.
Switching the fog lights on and off
Switching on the front fog lights : pull the light switch Fig. 79out to the first position. The
indicator lamp in the light switch lights up green.
Switching on the rear fog light : pull the light switch all the way out. The indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up yellow.
To switch the fog lights off, press in the light switch or turn it to position .

When the automatic headlights are switched on and the front or rear fog lights are switched
on, the dipped beam headlights will also be switched on irrespective of the current light conditions
outside.

In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket: the vehicle's rear fog light is not switched on if a
trailer with rear fog light is electrically connected to the vehicle Trailer towing
Light functions
Side lights
If the side lights are switched on, both headlights light up with the side lights, parts of the tail
light clusters, the number plate lighting and the buttons in the centre console and the dash panel.
The daytime running lights also switch on when the ignition is switched on.
If the vehicle is not locked from outside when the ignition is switched off, the continuous parking
light on both sides of the vehicle switches on automatically after around 10 minutes to reduce 12-
volt vehicle battery discharge Switching the parking lights on and off
Automatic headlights
If the automatic headlights are switched on, the vehicle lighting and the instrument and
switch lighting will switch on and off according to the light conditions. When the lights are switched
on, the indicator lamp lights up yellow.
The automatic headlights are merely an aid and will not always be able to detect all driving
situations.
In vehicles with a corresponding equipment level, the switch-on time of the automatic headlights
can be adjusted in the Infotainment system in the Vehicle settings menu Infotainment system
controls an
Cornering light
A cornering light is switched on when turning slowly or travelling around very tight bends.
Signal tones if lights are not switched off

and the driver door opened, acoustic
warnings sound under the following conditions:
If the parking light is switched on.
If the side lights are switched on or the rear fog light is switched on .
When the Coming Home function is switched on, no signal tone will be given as a reminder that a
light is still switched on when leaving the vehicle.

Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and therefore
change when the user account changes Personalisation
Troubleshooting
Turn signal indicator lamp
If a turn signal on the vehicle has failed, the indicator lamp will start flashing twice as fast.
The indicator lamp flashes green.
Check the lighting and change the appropriate bulb as required Changing bulbs
If the problem persists, go to a qualified workshop.
Does not apply in China and Japan: trailer turn signals indicator lamp
The indicator lamp goes out if a trailer turn signal or all trailer lights stop working.
The indicator lamp flashes green.
Check the lighting and change the appropriate bulb as required Changing bulbs
If the problem persists, go to a qualified workshop.
Vehicle lighting not working
Vehicle lighting has failed either completely or partially.
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
Check the lighting and change the appropriate bulb as required Changing bulbs
If the problem persists, go to a qualified workshop.
Fault in rain/light sensor
In the light switch position , the vehicle lighting is not switched on or off automatically.
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
Switch the ignition off and on.
If the problem persists, go to a qualified workshop.