2021 VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC fog lights

Not all warning and indicator lamps are available in all markets.
Indicator lamps which light up in the light switch are described in the chapter Lights ⇒ Lights .
Symbol Meaning
Central warning lamp. Observe the additional information on the instrument cluster
display.
Electronic parking brake ⇒ Operating the electronic parking brake .
Brake system fault ⇒ Do not drive on! Brake system fault. .
Electromechanical steering not functioning ⇒ Troubleshooting .
Fasten seat belt ⇒ Warning lamp .
Collision warning from area monitoring system (Front Assist) ⇒ Warning levels and
braking intervention .
Depress the brake pedal.
Check brake pads ⇒ Troubleshooting .
Central warning lamp. Observe the additional information on the instrument cluster
display.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OR traction control system (TCS) ⇒ TCS regulating
to prevent the wheels from spinning. .
Traction control system (TCS) switched off ⇒ TCS regulating to prevent the wheels
from spinning. .
Fault in anti-lock brake system (ABS) ⇒ ABS failure or fault. .
Fault in electronic parking brake ⇒ Troubleshooting OR: fault in Hill Start Assist ⇒
Fault in Hill Start Assist .
Rear fog light switched on ⇒ Switching the fog lights on and off .
Vehicle lighting is not working ⇒ Vehicle lighting not working .
Fault in exhaust system ⇒ Fault in exhaust system .
Fault in engine management system ⇒ Troubleshooting .

Vehicle lighting Lights necessary for traffic safety:
Turn signals
Side lights, dipped beam headlights and main beam headlights
Tail light clusters
Brake lights
Rear fog light
Number plate light
Information on changing bulbs ⇒ Changing bulbs .

DANGER
Please observe important safety information about the front passenger front airbag ⇒ Fitting and
using child seats .

WARNING
Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medication or narcotics could cause accidents and fatal
injuries.
Alcohol, drugs, medication and narcotics can severely impair senses, reaction times and driving
safety. This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

WARNING
Always observe current traffic regulations and speed limits, and think ahead when driving. The
correct interpretation of the driving situation can make the difference between reaching your
destination safely and having an accident with serious injuries.

NOTICE
Volkswagen is not responsible for any vehicle damage caused by low-quality fuel, inadequate
servicing work or non-availability of Genuine Parts.

Observe the instructions and information for vehicles with an N1 approval ⇒ Information about
vehicles with N1 approval (light commercial vehicle) .

Turn the light switch to the appropriate position:
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 . The
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.

When reverse gear is engaged, the cornering light on 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. 79  out 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 and displays .
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

If the vehicle key has been removed from the ignition lock 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.

Switch on the ignition and the automatic headlights .
Tap the turn signal and main beam lever forwards from the basic position.
When main-beam control is switched on, the indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster
display.
Switching off main-beam control
Pull back the turn signal and main beam lever.
OR: switch off the automatic headlights .
OR: switch off the ignition.
OR: push the turn signal and main beam lever forwards to switch on the manual main beam.
System limits
The main beam must be manually switched off under the following conditions, as it is not switched
off by the main-beam control in time or at all:
In poorly lit streets where there are highly-reflective signs.
Other road users with insufficient lighting facilities, such as pedestrians, cyclists.
In tight bends, with half-hidden oncoming traffic, on steep crests or in dips.
With oncoming traffic on roads with a central barrier where the driver can see clearly over the
central barrier e.g. truck drivers.
In fog, snow or heavy rain.
In conditions with swirled-up dust and sand.
If the windscreen is damaged in the camera's field of vision.
If the camera's field of vision is covered by condensation, dirt, a sticker, or by snow or ice.
If the camera is faulty or the power supply is interrupted.

WARNING
Do not let the extra convenience afforded by main-beam control tempt you into taking any risks
when driving. The system is not a substitute for the full concentration of the driver.
Always check the vehicle lights yourself and adapt them to the prevailing conditions for light,
visibility and road traffic.
The main-beam control may not be able to recognise all driving situations correctly and may not
work properly in certain situations.
If the camera's field of view is dirty, covered or damaged, the function of the main-beam control
may be impaired. This also applies if changes are made to the vehicle's lighting system, for example
if additional headlights are fitted.

Retrofitting a towing bracket
Only use a towing bracket which has been approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle type. Always
check and observe the data provided by the towing bracket manufacturer.
Maximum power consumption of the trailer's electrical consumers
Never exceed the specified values.
Europe, Asia, Africa, South and Central America
All brake lights 84 watts
Turn signal per side 42 watts
All side lights 100 watts
All tail lights 42 watts
Rear fog light 42 watts

Australia
All brake lights 108 watts
Turn signal per side 54 watts
All side lights 100 watts
All tail lights 54 watts
Rear fog light 54 watts

WARNING
If the towing bracket is unsuitable or incorrectly fitted, the trailer could become detached from the
towing vehicle. This can cause serious accidents and fatal injuries.
Never fit a towing bracket to the rear bumper or its mountings. The towing bracket must not prevent
the rear bumper from functioning correctly.
Do not carry out any alterations to the exhaust or brake systems.

NOTICE