2021 VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC turn signal bulb

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) .

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.

NOTICE
Damaged or dirty wiper blades can scratch the window glass.
can damage the graphite coating of the wiper blades during cleaning.


Wax deposits from car washes on the windscreen and rear window can cause the wiper blades to
rub. Remove wax residue using a special cleaning product or cleaning cloths.
Changing bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Checklist  
⇒ Changing bulbs in the front headlights (halogen bulbs) 
⇒ Changing the bulbs in the headlights (lights with LED technology) 
⇒ Changing the front turn signal bulbs 
⇒ Changing bulbs in the front bumper 
⇒ Changing bulbs in the tail light clusters (LED lights) 
⇒ Changing bulbs in the number plate light (LED lights) 
⇒ Troubleshooting 
Changing the vehicle bulbs requires a certain amount of technical skill. Volkswagen therefore
recommends having bulbs replaced by a qualified workshop if you are uncertain. The work must be
performed by an expert if other vehicle parts around the affected bulbs need to be removed.
Volkswagen recommends having bulbs replaced by a Volkswagen dealership.
You should keep a box with spare light bulbs for the lights that ensure the vehicle is roadworthy in
the vehicle at all times. Spare bulbs are available from Volkswagen dealerships. In some countries it
is a legal requirement to have these spare bulbs in the vehicle.
It may be illegal to drive with defective lights of the exterior lighting.
Information on indicator and warning lamps can be found in the troubleshooting section at the end
of the chapter ⇒ Troubleshooting .
LED lights on the vehicle
The exterior lighting may feature LEDs: Owners cannot replace the LEDs themselves. If some LEDs
fail, this may be an indication that more elements are on the point of failure. In this case, have the
lights checked and replaced if necessary at a qualified workshop.

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
Checklist
Always carry out the following actions for changing a bulb in the given order ⇒ :

Park the vehicle on a firm and level surface at a safe distance from the flow of traffic.

Switch on the electronic parking brake Electronic parking brake.

Turn the light switch to position 0 Switching lights on and off.

Move the turn signal and main beam lever to neutral position Switching turn signals on and off.

Automatic gearbox: move the selector lever to position P DSG® dual clutch gearbox.

Stop the engine and remove the vehicle key from the ignition Starting the engine.

Manual gearbox: select a gear Manual gearbox: selecting a gear.

Allow the orientation lighting to go out Coming Home and Leaving Home function (orientation
lighting).

Leave the defective bulbs to cool down.

Check to see if a fuse has visibly blown Changing fuses.

Follow the instructions to change the affected bulb . Always replace bulbs with identical bulbs of the
same type. The designation is inscribed on the bulb, either on the glass part or on the base.

Attach the rubber cover or hard plastic cover and turn it clockwise as far as it will go.
Close the bonnet ⇒ In the engine compartment .
Changing the bulbs in the headlights (lights with LED technology)
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
These lamps use LED technology. The LEDs cannot be replaced by customers. If some LEDs fail, this
may be an indication that more elements are on the point of failure. In this case, have the lights
checked and renewed if necessary at a qualified workshop.
Changing the front turn signal bulbs

Fig. 168 In the front right wheel housing liner: changing a turn signal bulb.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
The actions should only be carried out in the specified order:
Observe and follow the instructions in the checklist ⇒ Checklist Information on changing
bulbs .
Turn the steering so that the wheel on the affected side of the vehicle is pointing to the
middle of the vehicle. If necessary, start the engine to do this. Then stop the engine again and
remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock.
Turn the cover in the wheel housing liner in the direction of the arrow and remove it
⇒ Fig. 168 .
Release the connector ⇒ Fig. 168  ① and detach it.
Turn the bulb holder ⇒ Fig. 168  ② anti-clockwise (arrow) as far as it will go and pull it out to
the rear along with the bulb.
Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type.
Insert the bulb holder into the headlight and turn it clockwise as far as it will go.