What does Volkswagen's Coming Home Mode mean?

[DelEmiliano]

Coming Home Mode refers to the vehicle's front lighting system providing illumination for the owner when returning home. After parking and locking the vehicle, the headlights remain on for a period of time to light the way home. Below are related details: 1. In addition to Coming Home Mode, there is also Leaving Home Mode, where the headlights turn on upon receiving the remote unlock signal to illuminate the path to the vehicle. 2. Coming Home Mode allows the headlights to stay on for a set duration after the engine is turned off, as if the car is seeing you home. After this period, the lights automatically turn off. Enabling this function means that when you leave early in the morning while it's still dark, the headlights will illuminate upon remote unlocking. 3. The Coming Home function requires the light switch to be set to automatic sensing mode (the second position) while driving. This function is mainly noticeable at night, as it is not apparent during the day. However, at night with the lights in automatic sensing mode, after turning off the engine and closing the door, the lights will delay turning off according to the preset duration.

[SanDawson]

When I used to drive a Volkswagen, I particularly loved this 'coming home' mode, where the car lights would stay on for a while after turning off the engine and locking the car, about 30 seconds or so. It was especially practical for someone like me who often worked late into the night, as the car lights would clearly illuminate the path from the parking lot to the apartment building, particularly in old residential areas with dim streetlights. Setting it up was also very simple—just find the lighting settings in the car's infotainment system to enable it, and you could even adjust the duration of the lights yourself. This feature is not only practical but also provides a psychological sense of security, as if the car is saying goodbye with a 'take care'—a very thoughtful design.

[McEliza]

I've been driving a Volkswagen for five years, and the 'coming home' feature is actually quite smart. After turning off the engine, as long as you open the driver's door, the headlights will automatically stay on without any additional operation from you. This duration is sufficient for you to retrieve items from the trunk and walk to the building entrance. The principle involves the vehicle's computer controlling the lighting system to delay shutdown, and it automatically cuts power to prevent battery drain. My advice is not to rush to turn off the lights after parking; let the system do its job. By the way, this feature is even more considerate on rainy days, as the lights can illuminate puddles on the road to avoid stepping into them.

[LaPeyton]

The Volkswagen's 'coming home' function is perfect for families like ours with young children. When coming home with the kids at night, the headlights stay on after turning off the engine, so we don't have to worry about the children not seeing clearly and falling when getting out of the car. I usually set it to 45 seconds, which is enough time to carry a sleeping child out of the safety seat and close the car door. The operation is also straightforward: just tap Vehicle Settings → External Lighting → Coming Home Lighting Duration on the central control screen to adjust it. Now, newer models can even synchronize with the ambient lighting to illuminate the entire door area. It's recommended to keep the headlight switch in the auto position so the system can trigger automatically.