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Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid (2015 year). Instruction - part 8

Lights

Possible cause

Proper response

One or more driving lights not
working.

Replace the burned out bulb

Cornering light malfunction.

If all light bulbs are OK, see an
authorized Volkswagen dealer
or authorized Volkswagen Ser-
vice Facility.

Left or right turn signal.
The indicator light blinks twice
as fast if a turn signal is not
working on the vehicle.

Check the turn signals on the
vehicle.

Daytime running lights (DRL)
on.

High beams switched on or
headlight flashers in use.

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function
check. They go out after a few seconds.

Indicator lights in the light switch

Lights

Possible cause

The fog lights are switched on

The automatic headlights and, if applicable, the daytime head-
lights or daytime running lights are switched on

WARNING

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to
break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.

  Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
  Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
  Whenever stalled or stopped for repair, move the vehicle a safe distance off the road, stop

the engine, turn on the emergency flashers, and use other warning devices to warn approach-
ing traffic.

Never park the vehicle in areas where the hot catalytic converter and exhaust system can

come into contact with dry grass, brush, spilled fuel, oil, or other material that can catch fire.

A broken down vehicle presents a high accident risk for itself and others. Switch on

emergency flashers and set up a warning triangle to warn oncoming traffic.

NOTICE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.

High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights provide bright, uniform lighting to help you see and be

seen. The light comes from an electric arc between two electrodes in the gas-filled bulb. Over time, the
electrodes can wear down and the gap between them will get wider. The HID lamp’s control unit then
increases the voltage to keep the arc’s brightness constant. However, the commonly called “Xenon”
bulbs will also ultimately burn out. Before they burn out, HID lamps can flicker. A message will then
appear in the MFI. This is your reminder to see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service facility to check the headlights.

Turn signal lever and high beam switch

Fig. 72 On the left side of the steering column: Turn signal lever and high beam switch.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Move the lever to the desired position.

(A)

Right turn signal.

(B)

Left turn signal.

(C)

Switching high beams on

⇒

. An indicator light

lights up in the instrument cluster when

the high beams are switched on.

(D)

Switching the high beams off and operating the headlight flasher. The headlight flasher turns on
the high beams as long as the lever is pulled and manually held in the pulled position. The indi-
cator light

lights up. When released, the lever moves back to the home position and turns off

the high beams. The indicator light

goes out.

Move the lever back to the home position to turn the selected feature off.

Convenience turn signal (lane change feature)

To use the convenience turn signal, move the lever up or down slightly, just to the point of resistance
and then release it. If you have the convenience turn signal (Conv. turn sig.) switched on, the
turn signals and the turn signal indicator flash 3 times. If it is switched off, they flash as long as you
hold the lever up or down, and go out when you release the lever.

The convenience turn signal is switched on and off in the Lights & Vision menu in the instrument

cluster display

⇒ Volkswagen Information System. If your vehicle is not equipped with the Lights &

Vision menu, the convenience turn signal feature can be deactivated by an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING

Improper use of high beams can distract and blind others, causing accidents and serious
injuries.

The turn signal light works only when the ignition is switched on. The emergency flasher works

even when the ignition is switched off

⇒ In an emergency.

The indicator light flashes twice as fast if a turn signal bulb is burned out.

High beams can only be switched on when the low beams are on.

Switching lights on and off

Fig. 73 Headlight switch next to the steering wheel.

Fig. 74 Headlight switch next to the steering wheel (with fog lights and automatic headlights, if equipped).

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Adjust the light switch to the desired position

⇒

fig. 73

⇒

fig. 74

Symbol When the ignition is

switched off

When the ignition is switched
on

Fog lights and low beams
switched off.

Headlights off, daytime running
lights (DRL) on.

Orientation lighting may be
switched on.

Automatic headlights active; DRL
on.

Low beams switched off. The
DRL may stay on. The length
of time they stay on depends
on the vehicle battery charge.

Low beams switched on.

Fog lights switched off. The
DRL may stay on for some
time.

Headlights and fog lights
switched on.

Fog lights

The indicator light in the headlight switch shows that the fog lights are switched on.

To switch on the fog lights : first turn the light switch to position

, then pull the light switch out

to the first detent.

To switch off the fog lights, push the switch back in from the first detent. To then turn off the head-

lights, turn the switch to position .

Acoustic warning when lights are not switched off

In the following situation, a warning chime will sound if you take the key out of the ignition and open
the driver door. This is to remind you that lights are still on.

Light switch in position

if the vehicle has no orientation lighting

⇒ Coming Home/Leaving Home

features (orientation lighting).

WARNING

Daytime running lights are not bright enough to let you see ahead or be seen by others when
it is dark.

Always switch on the low-beam headlights at dusk or when it is dark and whenever the

weather is bad or visibility is poor.

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.

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.

Even if automatic headlights (

) are switched on, the low-beam headlights may 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 tem-

porarily 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).

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

may come on in the instrument cluster to indicate that

the feature is active

⇒ Indicator lights.

When the daytime running lights are switched on, only these separate lamps come on

⇒

If the light switch is in position

, a low-light sensor switches the low beams as well as the instru-

ment 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 parking brake is engaged 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.

Function

Action

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 cor-
nering 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 headlights

(headlight switch in the

position

⇒

fig. 74

), they work only when the headlights have been auto-

matically 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.

Automatic headlights (

)

Your vehicle may be equipped with automatic headlights (

), which are 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

automatically switched on and off in the following situations

⇒

Automatic activation:

Automatic deactivation:

If the low-light sensor registers
darkness, for example when driving
through a tunnel.

If sufficient brightness is registered.

If the rain sensor recognizes rain
and switches the windshield wipers
on.

If the windshield wipers have not
moved for several minutes.

Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)

The Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) works only with the low beams switched on and only at
speeds above about 6 mph (10 km/h). The swivel-mounted lamps automatically improve road illumina-
tion during cornering.

In some models, the headlights will turn independently, even when driving straight ahead. They can
adjust according to the weather conditions and the speed of the vehicle to better light up the road
ahead. The bulbs return to their original position after a short period of time, depending on the vehicle
speed.

On vehicles equipped with the Adaptive Front Lighting System, the feature is switched on and off via

the Assistants menu in the instrument cluster display

⇒ Volkswagen Information System.

WARNING

Crashes and other accidents can happen when you cannot see the road ahead and when you
cannot be seen by other motorists.

Never use daytime running lights (DRL) to see where 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.

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.

If automatic headlights (

) are switched on, the low-beam headlights still may not 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 tem-

porarily fog up. This is normal and does not affect the service life of the vehicle's lighting system.

Coming Home/Leaving Home features (orientation lighting)

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Your vehicle may be equipped with Coming Home/Leaving Home features, which are controlled auto-
matically by a low-light sensor.

Coming

Home

Action

Switch on:

– Switch off the ignition
The Coming Home feature is switched on when the head-
light switch is in the

position and the low-light sensor

registers darkness
The delay period starts once the last vehicle door or the
luggage compartment lid is closed.

Switch off:

– Automatically after delay period is over.
– Automatically, if a vehicle door or the luggage compart-
ment lid is still open about 30 seconds after activation.
– Turn light switch to the position.
– Switch the ignition on.

Leaving

Home

Action

Leaving

Home

Action

Switch on:

– Unlock the vehicle if the light switch is in the

posi-

tion and the low-light sensor registers darkness.

Switch off:

– Automatically after preset delay period is over.
– Lock the vehicle.
– Turn the light switch to the position.
– Switch the ignition on.

The delay period can be adjusted in 10 second intervals and the function can be switched on and

off in the Lights & Vision menu

⇒ Volkswagen Information System.

If the Coming Home feature is switched on and the driver door is opened, no warning chime will

sound to alert you that the lights are still on.

Instrument panel lighting and headlight range adjustment

Fig. 75 To the left of the steering wheel: Thumbwheel to adjust instrument panel lighting 1.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Instrument panel lighting

When the lights are on, the brightness of the instrument panel lighting is adjusted by turning the

thumbwheel

⇒

fig. 75

(1)

Instrument cluster brightness

When the lights are on, the brightness of the instrument cluster lighting is adjusted by turning the
thumbwheel

(1)

In some vehicles with daytime running lights (DRL), the instrument cluster lighting switches off auto-
matically when it is dark outside or when driving through tunnels, for example. You will need to switch

the headlights on manually when this happens, so that the vehicle's taillights will turn on

⇒ Lights and

vision features

Headlight range adjustment

For vehicles equipped with halogen headlights: The headlight range cannot be manually adjusted. If
you believe the headlights are not properly adjusted or are not sure, have them checked immediately

by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility

⇒

For vehicles equipped with HID (Xenon) headlights: The headlights are equipped with an automatic
leveling feature that automatically adjusts the headlight range to the vehicle loading condition once the

low beams are switched on

⇒

WARNING

Headlights that are aimed too high because of the way the vehicle is loaded can blind and
distract other drivers. This can lead to a crash and serious personal injuries.

Always make sure the headlights are adjusted to loading conditions so that they do not

blind others.

WARNING

If the automatic leveling feature of the headlights does not work properly or at all, the head-
lights could blind and distract other drivers. This can lead to a crash and serious personal
injuries.

Have headlight range adjustment checked immediately by an authorized Volkswagen

dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Interior and reading lights

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Button Function

Interior lights off.

Interior lights on.

Door contact switch - center position.
Interior lights go on automatically when the vehicle is unlocked,
a door is opened, or the vehicle key is removed from the igni-
tion.
The lights go out about 20 seconds after you close the doors.
They also go out when you lock the vehicle or switch on the
ignition.

Reading light on or off.

Glove and luggage compartment lights

The glove and luggage compartments may have lights that come on automatically when they are
opened and go off when they are closed.

Ambient (background) lighting

When the ignition and the headlights are switched on, ambient lights in the roof console light up.

There may also be lighting in the doors and footwells.

The interior and reading lights go out when you lock the vehicle or a few minutes after you re-

move the vehicle key from the ignition. This helps to prevent unnecessary drain on the vehicle battery.

Sun protection

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Sun visors

Windshield made of heat-insulating glass

WARNING

Sun visors can reduce visibility.

Always stow sun visors when not needed to block sun glare.

Sun visors

Fig. 76 In the headliner: Sun visor.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Sun visor adjustment

Flip the sun visor down toward the windshield.

Lift it out of the retaining clip

⇒

fig. 76

(1)

and swivel it over toward the door.

Additional sun visor positions

On some vehicles, you can slide the driver side sun visor towards the rear of the vehicle after swivel-
ing it over to the door.

Vanity mirror and lighting

A vanity mirror is behind a cover in the sun visor. Your vehicle may also be equipped with a light

(3)

that comes on when you slide the cover

(2)

open.

The light goes out when you shut the cover or if you flip the sun visor up again.

The interior light above the sun visor goes out after several minutes. This helps to prevent unnec-

essary drain on the vehicle battery.

Windshield made of heat-insulating glass

Fig. 77 Heat-reflective windshield with communications window (blue shaded area).

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Windshields made of insulating glass have a transparent metallic infrared-reflecting coating. There is

an uncoated area (communications window) just above the inside rearview mirror

⇒

fig. 77

. This

serves as a communications window for transmitting signals to and from electronic components and
accessories.

The uncoated area must not be blocked on the inside or outside or covered with stickers because this
can cause the electronic components to malfunction.

Windshield wipers and washer

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Indicator light

Windshield wiper lever

Windshield wiper functions

Windshield wiper service position

Rain sensor

Checking and refilling windshield washer fluid

More information:

  Exterior views
  Shifting
  Climate control
  Working in the engine compartment
  Exterior care and cleaning

WARNING

Windshield washer fluid without enough frost protection can freeze on the windshield and
reduce visibility.

Use the windshield washer system with enough frost protection for winter temperatures.
Never use the windshield wipers/washers when it is freezing without first defrosting the

windshield. The washer solution may freeze on the windshield and reduce visibility.

WARNING

Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and severe
injuries.

Always replace wiper blades that are worn, damaged, or do not keep the windshield clear.

NOTICE

To help prevent damage to the wiper blades and the wiper motor when it is cold outside, al-
ways make sure that blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers. Using
the windshield wiper service position can be helpful in cold weather so the wipers do not

freeze to the windshield

⇒ Windshield wiper service position.

Indicator light

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Lights

Possible cause

Proper response

Not enough windshield wash-
er fluid.

Refill windshield washer reservoir
at the next opportunity

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function
check. They go out after a few seconds.

NOTICE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.

Windshield wiper lever

Fig. 78 Operating the front windshield wipers.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Move the lever to the desired position

⇒ :

(A)

Wiper switched off.

(B)

Intermittent wiping for the windshield.

Adjust the interval settings with switch

⇒

fig. 78

(1)

(vehicles

without a rain sensor) or the sensitivity of the rain sensor (vehi-
cles with a rain sensor).

Move the lever to the desired position

⇒ :

(C)

Slow wiper speed.

(D)

Fast wiper speed.

(E)

One-tap wiping – brief wiping. Hold the lever pressed down
longer to wipe more often.

(F)

Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to activate the wind-
shield washers, then release.

NOTICE

To help prevent damage to the wiper blades and the wiper motor when it is cold outside, al-
ways make sure that blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers. Using
the service position can be helpful in cold weather so the wipers do not freeze to the wind-

shield

⇒ Windshield wiper service position.

If the ignition is switched off while the wipers are running, the wipers will continue at the

same wiping speed when the ignition is switched on again. Frost, ice, snow, leaves, and other
objects on the windshield can damage the wipers and the wiper motor.

Remove snow and ice from the wipers before you begin driving.
If the wiper blades freeze to the windshield, loosen them carefully. Volkswagen recom-

mends using a deicing spray.

NOTICE

Never switch on the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry because the windshield can
be scratched.

On some vehicles, the windshield wipers work only if the ignition is switched on and the engine

hood is closed. The windshield wipers turn off automatically when the engine hood is opened.

The intermittent wiping for the front windshield depends on the driving speed. The higher the

speed, the faster the wipers move.

If the wiper blades freeze to the windshield, loosen them carefully. Volkswagen recommends

using a deicing spray.

Windshield wiper functions

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Wiper performance in different situations:

During automatic
wipe/wash:

While the washer system is working, the Climatronic
switches to recirculation for about 30 seconds to
help prevent the washer fluid odor from entering the
vehicle interior.

During intermittent
wiping:

Speed-dependent interval control: The higher the
vehicle speed, the faster the wipers move.

Heated washer nozzles

Some vehicles are equipped with heated washer nozzles. The heating thaws frozen washer nozzles,
but not the fluid supply hoses. When the ignition is switched on, the heat applied to the washer noz-
zles is automatically regulated depending on the outside air temperature.

If there is something on the windshield, the wiper will try to wipe it away. If it continues to block

the wiper, the wiper will stop moving. Remove the obstacle and switch the wiper on again.

Windshield wiper service position

Fig. 79 Windshield wiper in service position.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

In the service position, the wiper arms can be lifted away from the windshield

⇒

fig. 79

. The wipers are

moved to the service position as follows:

On some vehicles, the engine hood must be closed

⇒ Working in the engine compartment.

Switch the ignition off, turn it on briefly, and then off again.

Press the windshield wiper lever down briefly

⇒

fig. 78

(E)

when the ignition is off.

Wipers move into service position.

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