2024 Volkswagen Jetta Exterior Lighting User Guide

The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta has high-tech exterior lighting features that are meant to make it easier for drivers and walkers to see and stay safe. This user guide tells you everything you need to know about the different lighting systems that are built into the outside of the Jetta. Each part is carefully designed to improve vision and look good. For example, the sleek LED headlights give off bright light and use little energy, and the dynamic turn signals make it easier to see when changing lanes. The guide also talks about how the Jetta‘s automatic high beam control system works. This system changes the headlights based on the traffic around the car to keep other drivers from getting blinded and to give the driver the best light possible. With this user guide, Jetta owners can fully understand and use their car’s innovative exterior lighting features to make sure they always have a safe and fun time driving.

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Exterior lighting

Introduction

Before performing bulb replacement, check if it is an incandescent bulb or an LED light. Generally, light bulbs can be replaced by yourself. Depending on the model and the vehicle equipment, if the exterior lighting uses LED technology, it is not possible to replace the LED lights or individual LEDs by yourself. The malfunction of individual LEDs may be an indication that more LEDs will malfunction. If this is the case, have the LED lights checked and replaced if necessary by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Driving with exterior lighting that is inoperative may be against the law.

Additional bulb specifications
Some bulbs may have certain manufacturer specifications that differ from conventional light bulbs. The respective name will be on the bulb socket or glass bulb.

WARNING
If the vehicle lighting is not used appropriately for the weather conditions, the road will not be illuminated sufficiently. The vehicle will not be visible to other road users or will be difficult to see. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

• Regularly check the vehicle’s lighting system and turn signals.
• Have the vehicle’s lighting system repaired immediately when necessary.

WARNING
Work in the engine compartment can result in accidents and serious injuries if bulb replacements are carried out incorrectly.

• Always follow the tasks described and observe the general safety precautions.
• Never perform a bulb replacement if you are not familiar with the required activities.
• If you are not sure how to carry out a bulb replacement, have the work required carried out by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING
During the bulb replacement, the sharp-edged parts of bulb housings and hot or exploding bulbs can cause serious injuries.

• Only change bulbs when they have cooled down completely.
• Always protect your hands during bulb replacement.

NOTICE
Water entering the headlight housing can damage the electrical system.

• Following a bulb replacement, always install the covers on the headlight housing.
• Always check that the covers are properly secured after installation.

Information on bulb replacement

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒ and Introduction. Always perform the following activities for bulb replacement in the specified sequence ⇒ :

1. Safely park the vehicle on a horizontal and firm surface and a safe distance away from moving traffic where possible ⇒ Parking.
2. Set the electronic parking brake.
3. Switch the lights off.
4. Turn off the turn signal if it is activated.
5. Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Engage the parking lock
6. Switch the ignition off.
7. Vehicles with manual transmission: Select a gear.
8. Allow the orientation lighting to turn off.
9. Allow the affected light bulbs to cool down.
10. Check if you can see that a fuse is burnt out ⇒ Introduction.
11. Change the affected light bulb according to the instructions ⇒.
    A light bulb may only be replaced with the same type of light bulb. The respective name will be on the bulb socket or glass bulb.
    Do not touch the glass bulbs with your bare fingers. The residue from fingerprints can impair the brightness of the headlight.
12. Check the bulb function after a bulb is changed.
    If the bulb does not function, the bulb may not have been inserted correctly, may have fallen out, or the connector may not have been plugged in correctly.
13. After every bulb replacement in the front of the vehicle, have the headlight adjustment checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING
If the steps described for the bulb replacement are ignored, accidents may occur. Serious injuries may result.

• Always follow the tasks described and observe the general safety precautions.

NOTICE
Removing and inserting trim panels and headlights incorrectly can damage the vehicle paint and body.

• Always be careful when removing and inserting the trim panels and headlights.

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Replacing bulbs in LED headlights

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒ and Introduction. Preparations
Only perform these activities in the specific order:

1. Refer to the information on bulb replacement and carry out the activities.
2. Open the hood.

The headlight does not need to be removed for bulb replacement.

Replacing a bulb in a turn signal
Fig. 142 In the right side of the engine compartment: Rear side of the headlights.

• Turn on the signal bulb holder cover.
• Turn on the signal bulb holder.

1. Remove the rubber cover fig. 142.
2. Pull out the lamp holder by the handle in the direction of the arrow fig. 142. At the same time, press the handle slightly up and down alternately, to aid removal.
3. Replace the burned-out bulb with a new bulb that is identical to the one being replaced.
4. Carefully insert the lamp holder in the headlight and press it forward until it perceptibly engages fig. 142.
5. Press around the circumference of the rubber cover.
6. Close the hood.

The figures show the right headlight. The left headlight is structured as its mirror image.

FAQs

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