How to adjust the headlight height of the Tiguan L?

[DeBeau]

The methods to adjust the headlight height of the Tiguan L are: 1. Adjust via the button inside the car; 2. Mechanical adjustment can be made on the headlight assembly. The Tiguan L flagship model features LED adaptive headlights, which are automatically adjusted. There is no adjustment button on the left side inside the car; you need to open the hood and rotate a white button to adjust. Current Tiguan L models have a 0123 sliding wheel on the left front side of the cockpit, allowing direct adjustment of the headlight height inside the car. Adjustable headlight height means the headlights have the function to adjust the lighting angle, optimizing the illumination range to enhance driving safety. The Tiguan L has a body length of 4712mm, width of 1839mm, height of 1673mm, and a wheelbase of 2791mm.

[StVincent]

When I used to drive the Tiguan L, I really enjoyed exploring these features. Its headlight height adjustment is actually quite simple. In the older models, there's a numbered wheel below the air vent on the driver's side—0 is the highest setting for the farthest beam, and the higher the number, the lower the beam. I remember adjusting it at night against a wall was the most intuitive method. After adjusting, take it for a test drive to check the beam distance, making sure not to blind oncoming drivers. Some newer models have switched to automatic adjustment, where the lights do a quick up-and-down sweep at startup to level themselves. Be mindful that heavy loads in the back seats or trunk can cause the rear to sag, at which point the automatic headlights will quietly lower the beam angle—really thoughtful.

[MacHarrison]

I've fixed quite a few Tiguan L lighting issues and found that many people simply don't know how to adjust the height. Just look for a knob marked with the headlight symbol on the driver's left-side panel and rotate it. But be careful, nine out of ten owners who set it too high get pulled over by traffic police. After adjusting it yourself, it's best to have it checked with professional equipment at a shop, otherwise you might fail the annual inspection. If the knob fails in an older car, it's mostly due to poor potentiometer contact—just spray some rust remover to fix it. Newer cars are even easier; models with level sensors don't require manual adjustment as long as you don't mess with the suspension.