Volkswagen ID.7: Switching the lights on and off

Fig. 1 Next to the steering wheel: Button to switch on the exterior lighting.

Switching the lights on

1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Tap the button repeatedly until the corresponding indicator lights turn on:

The low beam headlights are switched on. The green indicator light turns on.

Automatic headlights: The low beam headlights are switched on or off depending on the ambient brightness→ (→ Automatic headlight control) .

Parking light switched on, the green indicator light turns on. The automatic headlights are activated from a speed of approximately 10 km/h (approximately 6 mph) .

Display only in instrument cluster: Light switched off. The automatic headlights are activated from a speed of approximately 10 km/h (approximately 6 mph) or after a distance driven of around 100 m (approximately 328 ft) .

Switching the lights off

1. Switch the ignition off.

The orientation lighting can be switched on (→ Orientation lighting) .

The parking lights or continuous parking light on both sides of the vehicle are switched on . The green indicator light turns on.

Display only in instrument cluster: Light switched off.

Daytime running lights

The daytime running lights can increase the visibility of your vehicle in traffic during the daytime.

The daytime running lights switch on every time the ignition is switched on( when daylight is detected).

At a speed of around 10 km/h (approximately 6 mph) or more, the daytime running lights cannot be manually switched on or off.

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.

• Always turn on the low beam headlight in the dark, when it is raining, and when visibility is poor.
• Regularly check that the lighting system and turn signals are functioning correctly.

WARNING

The parking lights or daytime running lights are not bright enough to illuminate the road sufficiently and to be seen by other road users. The taillights do not switch on with the daytime running lights. The vehicle may not be seen by other road users in the dark, in the fog, and when visibility is poor if its taillights are not turned on. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

• Always turn on the low beam headlight in the dark, when it is raining, and when visibility is poor.

WARNING

The automatic headlights  are for assistance only. The driver is always responsible for turning on the correct vehicle lighting. Automatic headlight control only turns the low beam headlights on and off when there are changes in brightness. Insufficient lighting on the road may cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

• Turn on the low beam headlights manually in certain weather conditions, such as in fog.

When reverse gear is engaged, the cornering lights on both sides of the vehicle will turn on automatically to better illuminate the surroundings while maneuvering.