2019 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER Headlight

Front view
Fig. 2 Overview of the front of the vehicle.
Key to Fig. 2:
G) Windscreen with:
-Windscreen wipers .............. .
-Rain/light sensor .............. .
-Windscreen heating
-Main beam assist sensor (light Assist) ...
-Camera window for assist systems
-Vehicle identification number
® Bonnet release lever
@ Headlights ...... .
@
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Headlight washer system
Radar sensor for:
-Adaptive cruise control (ACC) ............................................. .
-Area monitoring system (Front Assist)
® Front ParkPilot sensors . . . . . . . . ........... .
0 Fog lights ................ .
® Mounting for the front towing eye behind a cover .
® Front number plate holder
Items @, @, ® and 0 are at the same position on the left and right sides of the vehicle. Overview of the vehicle
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Key to Fig. 6 and Fig. 7:
CD Light switch ·'f;i.· ... 106
-Light switched off+
-Automatic headlight control -AUTO-
-Side light and dipped beam o.-o
-Fog lights i'O 0$
@ Lever for: .......... . 106
-Main beam headlights ID
-Headlight flasher =:o
-Turn signal "'" -Parking light
-Switch and rocker switch for the cruise control system (CCS) ON-CANCEL-OFF-RES/+-SET/-. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
@ Controls on the multifunction steering wheel ....... .
-Volume setting for the radio, navigation announcements or a telephone conversation 3d-:;.,
-Mute function for the radio or activating the voice control system _...
-Opening the main telephone menu or accepting a telephone call J
-Control buttons for the Volkswagen information system c.-<2,-"?-v, OK, ..=,
@ Instrument cluster:
-Instruments ..
-Display
-Warning and indicator lamps ..... .
® Horn (works only when the ignition is switched on)
® Lever for wipers and washers . . . . . .....................................•
-Wipers HGH-LOW
-Interval wipe for the windscreen . ·••
-"Flick wipe" 1x
-Windscreen wipers.;;:>
-Wash and wipe system for the windscreen
-Rear wiper ll;J
-Wash and wipe system for the rear window
-Lever with buttons for operating the Volkswagen information system TRIP, OK/RESET
0 Ignition lock .......... .
® Pedals .................. .
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® @
Lever for adjusting the steering column ..................•.....
Driver front airbag ........ .
Headlight range control (o .
Brightness control for instrument and switch lighting C't ...••.•...
Handle for releasing the bonnet ...
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0 Button for interior monitoring next to the driver seat (not shown) ....................... .
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Symbol Meaning=>& See
Lane change assist system currently not available. =>page 312 .
The fog light is switched on. =>page 106
.......,,...., Turn signal, left or right. =>page 106 r., Hazard warning lights switched on. =>page 411
Trailer turn signals in operation. =>page 139
Lit up: depress the brake pedal. Changing gear
CS» =>page 260 Flashing: the lock button in the selector lever is not engaged. Braking, stopping and parking =>page 269
The cruise control system (CCS) is controlling the speed. =>page 295
(") Adaptive cruise control (ACC) active. No vehicle has been detec-ted ahead. =>page 298
th. Lit up: Hill Descent Assist switched on. =>page 285 Flashing: the lock button in the selector lever is not engaged.
Main beam is switched on or the headlight flasher is being opera!-=>page 106 ed.
When displayed in white: Adaptive cruise control (ACC) active.
B'
Vehicle detected ahead.
When displayed in grey: Adaptive cruise control (ACC) not active. =>page 298
System switched on, does not regulate.
Main beam assist (Light Assist) is activated. =>page 110
Lit up: service interval display. =>page 22
,....c. Flashes alternately with selector lever display, e.g. 0: fault in dual clutch gearbox (DSG®. =>page 260
(A) The starUstop system is available, automatic engine stop is active.
The starUstop system is not available. =>page 282
(J9 OR: the starUstop system has switched off the engine automatical-ly.
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Black ice warning. The outside temperature is below =>page 19 +4·c (+39.F).
® A mobile telephone is connected via Bluetooth to the factory-fitted => Booklet Radio, pro-provision for mobile telephone. vision for mobile tele-
Mobile telephone battery charge level. Only for factory-fitted provi-phone, infotainment system, navigation sion for mobile telephone. system
A WARNING A WARNING (Continued)
Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic, and can cause acci-dent and serious injury.
• Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.
Overv1ew of the vehicle
• Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.
• Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and ensure that no part of the exhaust system can come Into contact with any inflammable material underneath the vehicle, e.g. dry grass or fuel. ll>

Convenience submenu
m First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings & on page 24.
Convenience sub-menu Function
Alarm conf. Switching the acoustic re-confirmation function for activating the anti-theft alarm on or page 39.
(Auto Lock): automatically locks all the doors and the tailgate once a speed of approximately 15 km/h (9 m ph) is reached. To unlock Auto Lock while the vehicle is stationary, press the central locking button, use the door lever or remove the key from the ignition when the function Unlock is active.
Auto Unlock (Auto Unlock): all doors and the tailgate are unlocked when the
Central locking vehicle key is removed from the ignition.
39 Depending on the settings, the following doors will be unlocked when the vehicle is unlocked using the vehicle key: -All doors: all doors are unlocked. Door un--Single door: only the driver door is unlocked when the vehicle locking key is used to unlock the vehicle. All the other doors and the tail-gate will not be unlocked until the button @ is pressed for a sec-end time. -Vehicle side: the doors on the driver side are unlocked.
Settings for the electric windows: all the windows can be opened or closed when Window oper. locking or unlocking the vehicle. This opening function can only be activated for the driver door 55.
Factory setting The functions in the Convenience submenu are reset to the factory settings.
Back The display returns to the Settings menu. Lights & Vi si on submenu
[QJ First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings & on page 24.
Lights & Vision Function submenu
Coming Home Settings for how long the vehicle should be lit once it is locked or unlocked, or for
Leaving Home switching the function on or off 112.
Footwell light For setting the brightness of the footwelllight or switching the function on or off.
Daytime running Switches daytime running lights on and off. 1 i ghts
Lane change Switching the lane change flash (Lane eh. flash) on or off. When the lane change flash function is switched on, the turn signal will flash at least 3 times when the tum flash signal and main beam lever is gently tapped 106.
Switching travel mode on and off. When the travel mode is switched on, the head-lights of a left-hand drive vehicle will be adjusted for use on the left-hand side of
Travel mode the road and those in a right-hand drive vehicle for use on the right-hand side of the road. Adjust the headlights in countries in which the traffic drives on the other side of the road. Travel mode may only be used for a short period of time and must be deactivated as soon as it is no longer required.
Instrument cluster 31

Checklist (Continued)
..( Fasten your seat belt correctly before set-ting off and keep it properly fastened throughout the journey. This also applies to all passengers 79 .
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Each vehicle occupant must sit in a seat of their own and must have their own seat belt.
Never drive if your driving ability is impaired, e.g. by medication, alcohol or drugs.
Do not allow yourself to be distracted from the traffic, e.g. by passengers, telephone calls, opening menus and making adjust-ments to settings .
Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
Observe traffic regulations and speed limits.
Driving abroad
r-f'n First read and observe the introductory l.-J=.U information and safety warnings.& on page 33.
Checklist
In some countries, special safety standards and emissions-related regulations apply that the vehi-cle may not comply with. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends that you visit your Volkswa-gen Commercial Vehicles dealer before travelling abroad to find out about any legal requirements and the following points concerning your destina-tion:
..( Does the vehicle need any technical modifi-cations for driving abroad, e.g. masking or switching the headlights over?
..( Are the necessary tools, diagnostic equip-ment and spare parts available for service and repair work?
..( Are there any Volkswagen Commercial Ve-hicles dealerships in the country of destina-tion?
..( For petrol engines: is unleaded petrol with the correct octane number available?
34 Before the journey
..( When travelling long distances, stop and take a break regularly-at least every 2 hours.
..( Secure animals in the vehicle using a sys-tem that is suitable for their weight and size.
A WARNING
Always observe current traffic regulations and speed limits, and think ahead when driv-Ing. Correct interpretation of a driving situa-tion can make the difference between reach-Ing your destination safely and having an ac-cident with serious Injuries.
W Regular servicing of your vehicle not only W maintains its value, it also ensures that your vehicle remains roadworthy and in perfect working order. Servicing work should therefore be carried out in accordance with the service schedule. Some work may have to be carried out before the due date of the next service if the vehicle is subjected to severe operating conditions. Severe operating conditions are, for example, regular stop and go driving, regular driving with a trailer and driving in areas with high levels of dust. Additional informa-tion is available from your Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership or qualified workshop. ..( For diesel engines: is diesel with a low sul-phur level available?
..( Are the correct engine oil 353 and other service fluids in accordance with the specifications of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles available in the destination coun-try?
..( Will the factory-fitted navigation system work with the navigation data available in the destination country?
..( Are special tyres necessary for travelling in the destination country?
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is not re-sponsible for any vehicle damage which Is caused by low-quality fuel, inadequate servic-ing work or lack of availability of Genuine Parts.

Lights and vision
Lights
0::0 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Turn signal and main beam lever . . 107 Switching lights on and off . . . . . . . . 108
Lights and vision -functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Main beam assist ....................... 110
Masking or switching over headlights for driving abroad . . . . . . . . . 111
Coming Home and Leaving Home functions (orientation lighting).............. 112
Headlight range control, instrument and switch lighting . . . . . 113 Interior and reading lights . . . . . . . . . 114
Observe any country-specific regulations when us-ing vehicle lighting.
The driver is responsible for the correct headlight position and the correct headlight setting.
Additional information and warnings:
• Exterior views ""page 5
• Volkswagen information system =oo page 24
• Changing bulbs =oo page 432
Indicator lamps
A WARNING
Accidents and serious injuries can occur if roads are not sufficiently Illuminated and oth-er road users have difficulty seeing the vehi-cle, or cannot see it at all.
• Always switch the dipped beam head-lights on if it is dark, raining or visibility is poor.
A WARNING
Setting headlights too high, and the incorrect use of the main beam, could distract and daz-zle other road users. This can lead to acci-dents and serious injuries.
• Always ensure that the headlights are ad-j usted correctly.
• Never use the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users could be dazzled.
[Qj First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings & on page 106.
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Lit up Possible cause Solution
Vehicle lighting not working partially or corn-Change the appropriate bulb 432. If all of the bulbs are in working order. go to a pletely. qualified workshop.
' Rear fog light switched on. J", =oopage 109.
,( The fog light is switched on.
Turn signal, left or right.
r The indicator lamp will flash twice as fast if If necessary, check the vehicle lights and the one of the turn signals on the vehicle or trailer trailer lights. is not working.
'111 Trailer turn signals in operation. 139.
106 Before the journey
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Lit up Possible cause Solution
Main beam is switched on or the headlight 107. flasher is being operated.
Main beam assist (light Assist) is activated. 110.
Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a funclional check when the ignition is switched on. They will go out after a few seconds.
Indicator lamps in light switch
Lit up Possible cause
The automatic headlight control and, if applicable, the daytime headlights or daytime running Jl lights are switched on 108 .
.fD The fog light is switched on 108.
I) I The side lights are switched on 108.
A WARNING
Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic, and can cause acci-dent and serious injury.
• Never Ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.
• Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.
• Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and so that no part of the exhaust system can come into contact with any inflammable material underneath the ve-hicle, e.g. dry grass, fuel, oil etc.
Turn signal and main beam lever
A WARNING (Continued)
• Any broken-down vehicle poses an In-creased accident risk both for you and for other road users. If the situation requires, switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle as a warning to other road users.
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Failure to observe illuminated indicator lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle be-ing damaged.
...--r'l1 First read and observe the introductory l.-Jo:JJ information and safety warnings & on page 106.
Move the lever into the required position:
CD Right tu m signal &. VVhen the ignition is switched off, right parking light 109.
@ Left turn signal &. VVhen the ignition is switched off, left parking light 109.
Return the lever to the basic position to switch
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Fig. 85 Turn signal and main beam lever in the basic position.
off the turn signal function. 1>
Lights and vision 1107

@ Main beam headlights switched on &. The indicator lamp m in the instrument cluster lights up.
Pull the lever briefly in the direction of the ar-row @to switch off the main beam headlights.
@ Operate headlight flasher. The headlight flash-er comes on for as long as the lever is pulled. The indicator lamp ID lights up.
Lane change flash
To operate the lane change flash, push the lever up or down to the point where you incur resistance and then release the lever. The turn signal flashes three times.
This lane change flash function can be deactivated at a qualified workshop.
A 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 can lead to accidents and serious Injuries.
Switching lights on and off
A WARNING (Continued)
• 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 ma-noeuvre has been completed.
A WARNING
Incorrect use of the main beam headlights can lead to accidents and serious Injuries as the main beam headlights can distract and dazzle other road users.
m The turn signal will only work when the igni-m lion is switched on. The hazard warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off 411.
m If one turn signal fails on the vehicle or on the m trailer, the indicator lamp will start flashing twice as fast.
m The main beam headlights can only be m switched on if the dipped beam headlights are already on. Fig. 86 Next to the steering wheel: examples of the various light switches.
l"'""'rT1 First read and observe the Introductory L--J,::.,U information and safety warnings & on page 106.
Observe any country-specific regulations when us-ing vehicle lighting.
1081 Before the; journey
In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket 139, the vehicle's rear fog lights are switched off automatically if a trailer with rear fog lights is electrically connected to the vehicle. .,.