VW Beetle owners manual page 107

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Daytime running lights (DRL) Separate lamps are installed in the headlights or in the front bumper for the daytime running lights (DRL). When the daytime running lights are switched on, only these separate lamps come on ⇒ . The daytime running lights are switched on whenever the ignition is switched on and the light switch is in position or . O AUTO If the light switch is in position , a low-light sensor switches the low beams as well as the AUTO instrument and switch lighting on and off automatically. Static cornering lights Your vehicle may have fog lights under the front bumper, which on some models are also static cornering lights. On some models the static cornering lights may be integrated in the headlights. At speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h), the light on one side of the vehicle will come on automatically when you turn a corner. If you turn to the right, the right fog light comes on; turn left and the left fog light comes on. The light dims and goes out when the steering wheel is straightened out again. When you move the selector lever to Reverse (R), the static cornering lights on both sides of the vehicle may come on so that you can see the area around the vehicle better when backing up. The static cornering lights work only when the headlights are on. If you are using automatic headlight control (headlight switch in the position ⇒ fig. 72), they work only when the headlights have been AUTO automatically switched on. The static cornering lights do not come on when the headlight switch is in the position or when the fog lights themselves have been switched on, Switching lights on and off. O Automatic headlight control () AUTO Your vehicle may be equipped with automatic headlight control, which is a convenience feature only and cannot always recognize all lighting and driving situations. If the light switch is in the position, both vehicle lighting and instrument and switch lighting are AUTO automatically switched on and off in the following situations ⇒ : Automatic activation: Automatic deactivation: If the low-light sensor registers darkness, for If sufficient brightness is registered. example when driving through a tunnel. If the rain sensor recognizes rain and switches If the windshield wipers have not moved for the windshield wipers on. several minutes. WARNING Crashes and other accidents can happen when you cannot see the road ahead and when you cannot be seen by other motorists. x Never use daytime running lights (DRL) to se ewhere you are going. DRL are not bright enough to light up the roadway and be seen by other motorists. You will not be able to see far enough ahead for safety, especially at dusk or when it is dark. Always switch on the low- beam headlights at dusk or when it is dark. x The taillights do not come on when the daytime running lights are switched on. A vehicle without taillights on cannot be seen by others in bad weather, at dusk, or when it is dark. x If automatic headlight control ( ) is switched on, the low-beam headlights still may not AUTO be switched on in fog or heavy rain. You have to switch on the low-beam headlights yourself. In cool or humid weather, the insides of the headlights, the rear lights, and turn signals can temporarily fog up. This is normal and does not affect the service life of the vehicle's lighting system.

owners manual VW Beetle

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