VW EOS FL owners manual page 109

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WARNING Daytime running lights are not bright enough to let you see ahead or be seen by others when it is dark. x Always switch on the low-beam headlights at dusk or when it is dark and wheneverhe t weather is bad or visibility is poor. x Never use the daytime running lights to see where you are going. They are not bright enough and will not let you 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 with the daytime running lights. Unless the taillights are on, a vehicle cannot be seen by others in bad weather, at dusk, or when it is dark. x Even if automatic headlight control ( ) is switched on, the low-beam headlights may AUTO still not come on by themselves in fog or heavy rain. You have to switch on the low-beam headlights manually. 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. Lights and vision features ¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS 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 . The indicator light or $2,may come on in the instrument cluster to indicate that O AUTO the feature is active, Indicator lights. 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. Daytime running lights (DRL) parking feature Some models are equipped with a daytime running lights (DRL) parking feature that switches the daytime running lights off when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is switched on. Function Action Switching the DRL off: – Switch the ignition on. – Turn the light switch to the position. – Set the parking brake. O Switching the DRL back on: – Release the parking brake. 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.

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