How to Turn on the High Beam on the New Passat?
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The high beam on the new Passat is activated by turning the rotary switch all the way to the right to turn on the low beam headlights, then pulling the lever on the left side of the steering wheel (the turn signal lever) backward to engage the high beam. This lever can be moved forward, backward, up, and down. Moving it up or down activates the left or right turn signals, pushing it forward flashes the headlights, and pulling it backward turns on the high beam. More details are as follows: 1. The intensity of the light is adjusted based on the distance of the filament. The high beam focuses light parallel, emitting a concentrated and bright beam that can illuminate distant and high objects. The low beam, focused beyond its focal point (between 1x and 2x the focal distance), emits a divergent light that illuminates a wider area at close range. The difference between high and low beams: both are used for nighttime lighting, but the high beam has a higher angle and longer range, while the low beam has a lower angle and shorter range. 2. It is generally advisable not to use the high beam when driving in the city, as urban areas usually have good lighting conditions. The high beam's high angle can easily dazzle oncoming drivers and pedestrians, impairing their vision and creating unsafe conditions, as well as being considered impolite driving behavior. The high beam can be used on highways or in rural areas without streetlights to expand the field of vision. However, when encountering oncoming traffic, it is recommended to switch to the low beam for safety and courtesy.
