How to Adjust the High and Low Beams of a Volkswagen?
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Method to adjust the high and low beams of a Volkswagen: There is a round light switch on the left side of the steering wheel. Pushing it downward activates the high beams, while pulling it back turns on the low beams, with the default position being low beams. The high and low beams are commonly referred to as headlights. As the eyes of a car, headlights not only relate to the external image of a car owner but are also closely linked to safe driving at night or under bad weather conditions. High beams: It is generally best not to use high beams when driving in the city because urban areas usually have good lighting conditions. The high angle of high beams can easily dazzle oncoming drivers and pedestrians, affecting their vision, which is unsafe and considered impolite driving behavior. Volkswagen's lineup includes models such as the Sagitar, Lavida, and Magotan. For example, the Lavida (LAVIDA) is the first A-class car independently developed by Shanghai Volkswagen, with body dimensions of 4605mm in length, 1765mm in width, and 1460mm in height.
I've worked on many Volkswagen models, and adjusting the high/low beams is quite common. The easiest method is inside the car: sit in the driver's seat, locate the lighting control area on the left side of the steering wheel (usually a rotary knob or wheel marked with numbers 0 to 4, where 0 is highest and 4 is lowest). Turn it to test the effect—this adjusts the beam angle up or down. For older models, manual adjustment may be needed: park the car, turn off the engine, open the hood, and locate the adjustment screws (often hexagonal) behind the headlights. Use a screwdriver to turn them counterclockwise or clockwise to raise or lower the beam. The key is testing on flat ground—nighttime is best—to ensure the lights don’t exceed 20 meters ahead (too high risks blinding oncoming drivers; too low is unsafe). Poorly adjusted lights can trigger accidents or fines, so regular calibration is crucial for road safety. After replacing bulbs, readjust them—voltage fluctuations can affect angle stability.
