Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual: Switching lights on and off

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Fig. 76 Next to the steering wheel: examples of the various light switches

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Observe any country-specific regulations when using vehicle lighting.

In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket: the vehicle's rear fog lights are switched off automatically if a trailer with rear fog lights is electrically connected to the vehicle.

Turn the light switch to the desired position :
	When the ignition is switched off	When the ignition is switched on
	The fog lights, dipped beam headlights and side lights are switched off.	Lights switched off or daytime headlights are switched on.
	The orientation lighting can be switched on.	The automatic headlight control and, if applicable, the daytime headlights are switched on.
	The side lights are switched on.	The side lights are switched on.
	The dipped beams are switched off. The side lights may still light up for a short time.	The dipped beam headlights are switched on.

Fog lights:

The indicator lamps or in the light switch indicate that the fog lights are switched on.

To switch the fog light on: pull the light switch out of the position or to the first stop.

To switch the rear fog light on: pull the light switch out of position or as far as it will go.

To switch the fog lights off, press the light switch or move it to position .

Audible warnings if lights are not switched off

If the key is removed from the ignition lock and the driver door is opened, an audible warning will sound in any of the following situations. That will remind you to switch off the lights as necessary.

If the parking light is switched on .

If the light switch is in position .

WARNING

The side lights or daytime headlights are not bright enough to illuminate the road ahead and to ensure that other road users are able to see you.

Always switch the dipped headlights on if it is dark, raining or visibility is poor.

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