How to turn on the headlights of a Polo?

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VonElliott
07/28/25 8:51pm
For the Volkswagen Polo, there is a rotary switch located at the lower left corner of the dashboard. Turning on this switch will activate the headlights. Below is an extended introduction to car headlights: 1. Car headlights, also known as car front lights or car LED daytime running lights, serve as the 'eyes' of a car. They not only affect the external image of the car owner but are also closely related to safe driving at night or under bad weather conditions. 2. More and more vehicles are using LED headlights because they have low requirements for the usage environment. LED headlights only require low-voltage direct current to operate, with a small load, unlike xenon lamps which need a boost device. Additionally, LED lights provide strong illumination.
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TaliaAnn
08/12/25 1:34am
I've been driving for over a decade, and the headlight operation in the Polo is particularly straightforward. There's a rotary switch on the left side of the steering wheel—just twist it counterclockwise or clockwise: the first position turns on the parking lights (position lights), and the second position activates the headlights. If the car has an automatic mode, set it to the AUTO button, and it will turn the lights on and off based on light conditions, making it both convenient and safe. Don't forget to turn on the lights promptly at night or when entering tunnels to prevent accidents. If the lights don’t work, first check the switch or fuse—don’t force them on. Develop good habits by having the lighting system checked during regular maintenance, such as inspecting for bulb aging or poor wiring contact, to avoid trouble.
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