Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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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.
You can adjust the level of darkness the vehicle must register
before automatically switching on the headlights in the Infotainment
system by pressing the button followed by the function keys
and
Lights
→ Menu and system settings (SETUP) . You can
also turn the automatic activation of the headlights with the rain
sensors on and off via this menu.
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
illumination during cornering.
In vehicles with Driving Mode Selection, the selected driving mode
can affect the turning of the lights → Driving Mode Selection .
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