Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Lights
The complete Volkswagen Golf Mk7 lighting chapter: an introduction, indicator lamps for bulb and system faults, the turn signal and main beam lever, switching lights on and off, the full set of lighting functions, Main Beam Assist, switching headlights for driving abroad, the Coming Home/Leaving Home orientation lighting, headlight range control, and interior/reading lights.
- Introduction
- Indicator lamps
- Turn signal and main beam lever
- Switching lights on and off
- Lights and vision – functions
- Main beam assist
- Switching over headlights for driving abroad (travel mode)
- Coming Home and Leaving Home functions (orientation lighting)
- Headlight range control, instrument and switch lighting
- Interior and reading lights
Questions & answers
Lights — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What topics does the Golf Mk7 lights section cover?
Indicator lamps, the turn signal and main beam lever, switching lights on and off, parking lights, main beam assist, travel mode for driving abroad, Coming Home and Leaving Home functions, headlight range control, and interior and reading lights.
Does the Golf Mk7 have automatic headlights?
Yes. In the AUTO position the headlights switch on and off automatically based on ambient light detected by a sensor on the windscreen.
What is the Coming Home function on the Golf Mk7?
After switching off the ignition, flashing the main beam keeps the headlights on for a set time to light your path to the house. The duration is configurable in the infotainment settings.


