Changing light bulbs
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Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Indicator light
Information on light bulb replacement
Replacing headlight bulbs
Replacing taillight bulbs in the luggage compartment lid
Changing a light bulb requires a certain amount of skill. If you are uncertain about how to proceed,
Volkswagen recommends having the light bulb changed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Special training and knowledge are generally required when
other vehicle parts must be disassembled to replace a bulb, or when HID - High Intensity Discharge
(Xenon) headlights must be replaced.
You should always keep a box in the vehicle with all the replacement bulbs required for traffic safety.
Replacement bulbs are available from your authorized Volkswagen dealer or Authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility. The laws of some countries explicitly require you to have replacement bulbs in the
vehicle.
Driving with outside lights that do not work may be against the law.
Additional light bulb specifications
Some factory-installed light bulbs in the headlights or the rear lights may have different specifications
than conventional light bulbs. Specifications are on the glass bulb or on the metal base.
More information:
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Exterior views
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Lights and Vision
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Preparations for working in the engine compartment
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Vehicle tool kit
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Fuses
WARNING
Crashes and other accidents can happen when you cannot see the road ahead and when you
cannot be seen by other motorists.
