Vehicles Without Level Control System

HID Headlamp with Dynamic High Beam Control

Note usage and safety notes for gas discharge headlamps => [ HID Headlamps, Usage and Safety Precautions ] Service Precautions.

• Before working on HID headlamps and dynamic high beam control, always switch off headlamps and remove ignition key.

• Automatic Headlamp Range Control and cornering light in HID headlamps have On Board Diagnostics (OBD).

• Familiarity with the function and operation of the lighting system is essential in the event of customer complaints.

• Additional information:

=> Owner's Manual

297 The Touareg

298 The Touareg Electrical System

302 The Touareg suspension and All Wheel Drive (AWD) concept

335 Cornering lamp system



DTC Recognition and Display

The automatic headlamp range control, cornering lamps and vehicle electrical system control module are equipped with On Board Diagnostic (OBD) which assists troubleshooting of headlamps with HID lamps and cornering lamps.

The "Guided Fault Finding" function is to be used for troubleshooting of one of the systems described as in chapter "Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System" => [ Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information Systems ] Testing and Inspection.

• The "lamp failure indicator lamp" in the instrument cluster will indicate if there is a malfunction in the headlamp range control or the variable front lighting. Refer to => [ Warning Lamp Symbols, Instrument Cluster ] Locations.