Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2014 year). Instruction — part 23

Replacing light bulbs

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Indicator light

Information on light bulb replacement

Replacing headlight bulbs

Replacing light bulbs in the front bumper

Replacing taillight bulbs in the vehicle body

Replacing license plate light bulbs

Changing a light bulb requires a certain amount of skill. If you are uncertain about how to proceed,
Volkswagen recommends having the light bulb changed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Special training and knowledge are generally required when
other vehicle parts must be disassembled to replace a bulb, or when HID – High Intensity Discharge
(Xenon) headlights must be replaced.

You should always keep a box in the vehicle with all the replacement bulbs required for traffic safety.
Replacement bulbs are available from your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility. The laws of some countries explicitly require you to have replacement bulbs in the
vehicle.

Driving with outside lights that do not work may be against the law.

Additional light bulb specifications

Some factory-installed light bulbs in the headlights or the rear lights may have different specifications
than conventional light bulbs. Specifications are on the glass bulb or on the metal base.

More information:

Exterior views
Lights and vision
Working in the engine compartment
Vehicle tool kit
Fuses

WARNING

Crashes and other accidents can happen when you cannot see the road ahead and when you
cannot be seen by other motorists.

WARNING

Improper replacement of burned out headlights and other light bulbs can cause serious
personal injury.

Stop! Always read and heed the WARNINGS before doing any work in the engine

compartment

⇒ page 346, Working in the engine compartment. The engine compartment of

any motor vehicle is a potentially dangerous area, and work in this area can lead to serious
personal injury.

HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) headlights get power from a high voltage source

that can cause severe personal injury and even death if handled improperly.

H7 bulbs and HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) headlights are under high pressure

and can explode if handled improperly.

Always let a burned out light bulb cool down before replacing it.
Never replace a light bulb unless you are familiar with all of the necessary procedures. In

particular, never remove a headlight unless you know exactly how to carry out the job and
have the correct tools and light bulbs.

If you are uncertain about what to do, have the work performed by an authorized

Volkswagen dealer, an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, or another qualified
workshop. Serious personal injury may result from improperly performed work.

We strongly recommend that you always have HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon)

headlights and H7 bulbs replaced by a qualified technician.

Do not touch the glass of light bulbs with your bare hands. Fingerprints left on the bulb

evaporate due to the heat when the bulb is switched on and cause the reflector to “cloud.”

There are sharp edges on and around the headlight housing in the engine compartment

and the rear light housing. Wear hand protection if you replace bulbs.

NOTICE

After replacing a headlight bulb or other light bulb, always make sure that the rubber covers or
plastic caps have been properly and securely reinstalled to help prevent water from getting
into the electrical connections and the headlight housing and damaging the electrical system.

Indicator light

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Lights

up

Possible cause

Proper response

Light bulb of the exterior vehicle lighting

not working.

Replace the light bulb that isn't working.

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function
check. They go out after a few seconds.

WARNING

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to
break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.

Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

NOTICE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.

Failure of a single LED within a taillight is not indicated. However, the

=

indicator light will come

on if all LEDs fail.

Information on light bulb replacement

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Checklist

Steps for replacing a light bulb. Please carry out these steps only in the order listed

⇒ .

1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place on level and firm ground at a safe distance from traffic.

2. Apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving, Braking and parking.

3. Turn the light switch to 0 position, Lights.

4. Move the turn signal lever to neutral position, Lights.

5. Automatic transmission: Shift the transmission into Park (P), Shifting.

6. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch, Starting and stopping the engine.

7. Manual transmission: Engage a gear, Shifting.

8. Let orientation lighting go out, Lights.

9. Let the burned out light bulb cool down.

10. Check if the fuse is blown, Fuses.

11. Replace the burned out light bulb according to instructions

⇒ . Always replace a burned-out light

bulb with a good bulb with the same specifications. Specifications are on the glass bulb or on the
metal base.

12. Never touch the glass of the light bulb with your bare hands. Fingerprints can cloud the outer

surface of the light bulb when heated, affecting the lighting power, clouding the reflector, and
reducing the brightness.

13. Always make sure that the new bulb works. If the bulb does not work, it may not be installed

correctly; the connection plug may not be completely seated; the corresponding fuse may be
burned out; or the bulb may be bad.

14. Always have the headlights adjusted by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility after a headlight bulb has been replaced.

WARNING

Disregarding the safety-related checklist may lead to accidents and serious personal injuries.

Always review and follow the checklist. Follow accepted safety practices and use common

sense.

NOTICE

Always insert and remove lamps carefully to help prevent damage to the vehicle paint or to
other parts of the vehicle.

Replacing headlight bulbs

Fig. 196 In the engine compartment: Covers in the left headlight assembly. 1 Low beam, 2 Turn signal
indicator, 3 High beam and parking light as well as daytime running light.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

It is not necessary to dismantle the headlight assembly to replace a light bulb.

The following instructions only apply to vehicles with halogen headlight bulbs. Contact your authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance with HID headlight
replacement.

Replacing bulbs for low-beam headlights, parking lights, high-beam headlights, and
daytime running lights

Please carry out each step only in the order specified:

⇒

fig. 196

(1)

(2)

(3)

(3)

Low beam

headlights

Front turn signals

High beam

headlights /

daytime running

lights

Parking lights (small

bulb holder)

1.

Review and follow the checklist

2.

Open the engine hood

Please carry out each step only in the order specified:

⇒

fig. 196

(1)

(2)

(3)

(3)

Low beam

headlights

Front turn signals

High beam

headlights /

daytime running

lights

Parking lights (small

bulb holder)

3.

Remove the rubber cover on the back of the headlight.

Depending on the version, a plastic cover may also be installed with a clip. Press the

clip up and remove the cover.

4.

Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise all the way and

pull it out with the bulb.

Pull the bulb holder with

the bulb out.

5.

Pull the bulb straight out of the bulb holder.

Press the locking mechanism on the bulb holder if necessary.

6.

Replace burned out bulbs with new bulbs that are identical to the old ones.

7.

Insert the bulb holder in the headlight and turn it

clockwise all the way.

Insert the bulb holder in

the headlight and slide it

all the way in.

8.

Install the rubber or plastic cover.

Press the clip down, if necessary.

The illustrations show the left headlight assembly from the rear. The right headlight assembly is

the mirror image of the left headlight assembly.

Different models may have different lights, and the location and design of covers, bulb holders,

and bulbs may be in a different location than shown in the illustrations.

You cannot replace the LEDs in LED daytime running lights. Contact your authorized

Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Replacing light bulbs in the front bumper

Fig. 197 In front right bumper: Removing the light assembly.

Fig. 198 Replacing a light bulb in the fog light.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Please carry out each step only in the order specified:

1.

Please review and follow the checklist

2.

Pull the cover forward in the direction of the arrow

⇒

fig. 197

.

3.

Unscrew the fastening screw

(1)

with the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit

4.

Fold the headlight assembly slightly forward and pull out of the mounts

⇒

fig. 198

(small arrows).

5.

Release the connector plug

(1)

and pull it off.

6.

Rotate the bulb holder

(2)

counterclockwise as far as it goes and pull it out with the

light bulb to the rear.

7.

Replace the burned out light bulb with a new bulb of the same type.

8.

Insert the bulb holder into the headlight assembly and turn clockwise as far as it goes.

9.

Attach the connector

(1)

to the bulb holder

(2)

. The connector must latch with an

audible “click”.

10.

Slip the headlight into the mounts (small arrows) and fold rearward.

11.

Screw the fastening screw

⇒

fig. 197

(1)

tightly with the screwdriver.

12.

Insert the cover into the bumper .

Different models may have different lights, and the location and design of covers, bulb holders,

and bulbs may be in a different location than shown in the illustrations.

Replacing taillight bulbs in the vehicle body

Fig. 199 In the side of luggage compartment: Removing the bulb holder.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Please carry out each step only in the order specified.

Removing bulb holder

1.

Review and follow the checklist

2.

Open the rear hatch

3.

Open the cover in the side trim panel.

4.

Detach connector plug

⇒

fig. 199

(1)

from the bulb holder.

5.

Release the locking tabs that hold the bulb holder in place (arrows) and take the lamp

holder out of the taillight assembly.

Changing light bulbs

6.

Replace the burned out light bulb with a new bulb of the same type.

Replacing bulb holder

7.

Put the bulb holder in the taillight assembly. The locking tabs (arrows) must latch with

an audible “click”.

8.

Plug the connector plug

(1)

back into the bulb holder.

9.

Reinstall the cover in the side trim panel.

10.

Close the rear hatch

LEDs in the rear lights of the body

Changing LEDs is not possible without dismantling vehicle components. Contact an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Different models may have different lights, and the location and design of covers, bulb holders,

and bulbs may be in a different location than shown in the illustrations.

Replacing license plate light bulbs

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

You cannot replace the LEDs in LED license plate lights. Contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer
or an Authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Jump-starting

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Using jumper cables

If your engine does not start because the vehicle battery is dead, your vehicle's battery can be
connected to the battery of another vehicle to start your engine (jump-starting). Check the battery acid

level indicator on the vehicle battery before jump-starting

⇒ page 365, Vehicle battery.

You must use jumper cables that meet recognized industrial standards (check information provided by
the jumper cable manufacturer). For vehicles with gasoline engines, the cross-section of the jumper
cable wire must be at least 0.038 in.

2

(25 mm

2

), or about 3 ga. (AWG). For vehicles with diesel

engines, the cross-section must be at least 0.054 in

2

(35 mm

2

), or about 2 ga. (AWG).

More information:

Starting assistance systems
Working in the engine compartment
Vehicle battery

WARNING

Working on the batteries or the electrical system in your vehicle can cause serious acid
burns, fires, or electrical shock.

Always keep children away from battery acid and vehicle batteries in general.
Sulfuric battery acid is very corrosive and can cause blindness and damage to

unprotected skin. Never let battery acid or lead particles contact your eyes, skin, and
clothing.

Never lean over a vehicle battery. Always wear protective gloves and eye protection. To

reduce your risk of injury, never tilt the batteries; acid could spill out through the vents and
burn you.

A highly explosive mixture of gases is given off when the battery is being charged.
Always avoid fires, sparks, open flame, and smoking. Never create sparks or electrostatic

charges when handling cables and electrical equipment. Never short-circuit the battery
terminals. High-energy sparks can cause serious personal injury.

If you get battery acid in your eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse with cold water for

several minutes and get medical attention immediately. If you swallow any battery acid, get
medical attention immediately.

WARNING

Improper use of jumper cables when jump-starting a vehicle with a dead battery can cause
the battery to explode, leading to serious personal injury. To help reduce the risk of battery
explosion:

All work on the batteries or the electrical system in your vehicle can cause serious acid

burns, fires, or electrical shocks. Always read and heed the following WARNINGS and safety

precautions before working on the batteries or the electrical system

⇒ page 365, Vehicle

battery.

Always make sure that the battery providing starting assistance (the booster battery) has

the same voltage as the dead battery (12 V) and about the same amperage capacity (see
battery label).

Never jump-start a vehicle with a thawed or frozen vehicle battery. The battery can

explode. A dead battery can freeze at temperatures around +32 °F (0 °C).

A battery that is frozen or was frozen, but has since thawed, must be replaced.
When the vehicle battery is jump-started, it gives off hydrogen gas, which is highly

explosive! Always keep fire, sparks, open flame, and smoking materials far away from vehicle
batteries. Never use a mobile telephone while connecting or disconnecting jumper cables.

Jump-start batteries only in well-ventilated areas. Batteries give off highly explosive

hydrogen gas during jump-starting.

Always route the jumper cables so that they cannot get caught in any moving parts in the

engine compartment.

Never short out the battery terminals by connecting the positive (+) and negative (-)

terminals with each other.

Never connect the negative cable from the other vehicle directly to the negative terminal

of the dead battery, as this may cause the hydrogen gas given off by the dead battery to
explode.

Never attach the negative cable from the vehicle providing starting assistance to any part

of the fuel system or to the brake hoses or brake lines.

Never allow the non-insulated parts of the battery clamps to touch.
Never allow the jumper cable attached to the positive battery terminal to contact metal

parts of the vehicle.

Always follow the instructions of the jumper cable manufacturer.

NOTICE

To help prevent extensive damage to the vehicle electrical system, read and heed the
following:

Connecting jumper cables improperly can cause a short circuit and do expensive damage

to the vehicle's electrical system.

Do not let the vehicles touch each other while the jumper cables are connected. If they do,

electrical current may flow between the vehicles when the positive (+) terminals are connected,
causing electrical system damage.

Using jumper cables

Fig. 200 Diagram for attaching the jumper cables: Dead battery 1 and booster battery 2.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The dead battery must be properly connected to the vehicle's electrical system.

Make certain that the vehicles are not touching each other. Otherwise, electric current could flow as
soon as the positive terminals (+) are connected. Use longer jumper cables if necessary.

The clamps on the jumper cables must have good contact to bare metal on the battery terminals.

If the engine does not start, stop the process after 10 seconds and repeat after about 1 minute.

The procedure for attaching and for removing the jumper cables is described below. Perform each of
the following steps only in the order described, which follow the letters shown in the illustration
⇒

fig. 200

A – B – C – D.

Attaching jumper cables

1. Switch off the ignition in both vehicles, Starting and stopping the engine.

2. Open the battery cover in the engine compartment if the battery has a cover, Vehicle battery.

3. Attach one end of the red jumper cable to the positive terminal

(+)

of the dead battery:

(1)

⇒ .

4. Attach the other end of the red jumper cable to the positive terminal

(+)

of the good battery

(booster battery):

(2)

.

5. Attach one end of the black jumper cable to the negative terminal

(-)

of the booster battery:

(2)

.

6. Attach the other end of the black jumper cable

(3)

to a bare metal part of the vehicle with the

dead battery. This part should be connected directly to the engine block. You may also attach the

cable to the engine block itself or to the towing eye installed on the front of the vehicle

⇒ page 450,

Towing. Attach the clamp to a point that is as far away as possible from the dead battery

(1)

⇒ .

7. Route the jumper cables so that they cannot get caught in any moving parts in the engine

compartment of either vehicle.

Starting the engine

Start the engine of the vehicle with the good battery that is providing help and let it run at idle

speed.

Turn on the ignition of the vehicle with the dead battery. If the engine starts, wait 2 to 3 minutes

until it “runs smoothly” before removing the jumper cables as described below

⇒ . If the engine

does not start within about 10 seconds, turn off the ignition and wait at least 1 minute; then try again.

Before removing the jumper cables

Switch off the headlights (if they are on).
In the vehicle with the dead battery, switch on the heater fan and the rear window defroster. This

helps to minimize voltage spikes when the cables are disconnected.

Removing jumper cables

With the engine running, remove the jumper cables in reverse order to the way they were connected.

1. Disconnect the black (-) cable from the vehicle with the dead battery.

2. Disconnect the black (-) cable from the other vehicle (vehicle with the good battery).

3. Disconnect the red (+) cable from the other vehicle (vehicle with the good battery).

4. Disconnect the red (+) cable from the vehicle with the dead battery.

5. Close the battery cover.

6. If necessary, unscrew the towing eye on the front of the vehicle

⇒ page 453, Installing the front

towing eye.

WARNING

Improper use of jumper cables when jump-starting a vehicle with a dead battery can cause
the battery to explode, leading to serious personal injury. To help reduce the risk of battery
explosion:

All work on the batteries or the electrical system in your vehicle can cause serious acid

burns, fires, or electrical shocks. Always read and heed the following WARNINGS and safety
precautions before working on the batteries or the electrical system, Vehicle battery.

Always wear proper eye protection. Never lean over the vehicle battery.
Attach the jumper cables in the correct order: first the positive cable, then the negative

cable.

Never connect the negative cable from the vehicle providing starting assistance to parts

of the fuel system or to the brake hoses or brake lines.

Never allow the non-insulated parts of the battery clamps to touch.
Never allow the jumper cable attached to the positive battery terminal to contact metal

parts of the vehicle.

Check the battery acid level indicator window on the vehicle battery. Use a flashlight,

never a match, cigarette lighter, or other open flame. If you cannot see the color of the
window clearly, or if it is light yellow or colorless, do not jump-start the vehicle. Get expert
assistance.

Avoid electrostatic discharge in the vicinity of the vehicle battery. Sparks may cause the

hydrogen gas escaping from the vehicle battery to ignite.

Never jump-start a vehicle with a battery that is damaged or frozen or that was frozen and

has thawed. The battery can explode. Replace the battery instead.

Always follow the instructions of the jumper cable manufacturer.
Always make sure that the battery providing starting assistance has the same voltage as

the dead battery (12 V) and about the same capacity (see battery label).

Batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas. Always keep fire, sparks, open flame and

smoking materials away from batteries.

Never connect the negative cable from the other vehicle directly to the negative terminal

of the dead battery. The hydrogen gas from the battery is explosive.

Never short out the battery terminals by connecting the positive (+) and negative (-)

terminals with each other.

Towing

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Towing on a commercial tow truck

Tips on towing

Installing the front towing eye

Installing the rear towing eye

Driving tips while towing

Observe legal requirements when towing.

For technical reasons:

A vehicle with a dead battery must never be towed. Jump-start the vehicle instead.
It is not possible to tow-start or push-start your vehicle. Jump-start the vehicle instead.

Vehicles with Keyless Access may only be towed with the ignition on.

Towing the vehicle when the engine is turned off and the ignition is turned on drains the vehicle
battery. Depending on the charge level of the vehicle battery, it is possible that even after just a few
minutes, electrical devices such as the emergency flashers may not have the power necessary to

function. The steering wheel might lock in vehicles with Keyless Access

⇒ .

More information:

Exterior views
Shifting
Engine control and emission control system
Jump-starting

WARNING

Never tow a vehicle without any electrical power.

Never remove the remote control vehicle key from the ignition switch or turn off the

ignition with the starter button while the vehicle is moving. The electronic steering column
lock could suddenly engage, and you would not be able to steer or control the vehicle. You
can lose control of the vehicle, crash, and seriously injure yourself and others.

If the vehicle loses power while it is being towed, stop towing the vehicle immediately and

contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for
assistance.

WARNING

Towing a vehicle changes the way it handles and brakes. To help reduce the risk of an
accident and serious personal injury, note the following:

The driver of the vehicle that is being towed:

– Since the brake booster also does not work when the engine is stopped, you will need
to press harder on the brake pedal to slow down or stop. Always be alert so as not to rear-
end the towing vehicle.

– Will have to use considerably more force to turn the steering wheel because the power
steering is not working.

The driver of the vehicle that is doing the towing:

– Must accelerate gradually and gently and avoid jerking movements.

– Must not brake hard or steer sharply.

– Must brake earlier and more gently than in normal driving.

NOTICE

Be careful not to damage the paint when installing and removing the towing eye and the

cover for the threaded hole behind the bumper.

Unburned fuel can get into the catalytic converter during towing and damage it.

Towing on a commercial tow truck

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

To help avoid damaging the vehicle, have it towed only by a professional towing company. Read and
heed the following information:

General information

Never let the vehicle be towed at speeds above 30 mph (50 km/h).

Never let the vehicle be towed for more than 30 miles (50 km).

Towing manual transmission vehicles

Release the parking brake.
Shift the transmission into Neutral (N).
If possible, have the vehicle towed with the front wheels off the ground.

If necessary, the vehicle can also be towed with the rear wheels off the ground

⇒ .

Towing automatic transmission vehicles

Release the parking brake.
Shift the transmission into Neutral (N).

Tow the vehicle only with its front wheels off the ground

⇒ .

When not to tow your vehicle

If there is little or no oil in the transmission because of damage to your vehicle, it must be moved with
the drive wheels off the ground. The vehicle can only be towed if its ignition is switched on and its
electrical system is operating. In the following situations, the vehicle cannot be towed at all and must
be transported on a flatbed truck or trailer:

If the front and rear wheels cannot turn.
If the vehicle battery is dead (because the electronic steering column lock engages and cannot be

released).

If you have to tow an automatic transmission vehicle more than 30 miles (50 km).

WARNING

It is not safe for children or other persons to ride in a vehicle that is being towed.

Never let children or anyone else remain in the vehicle while it is being towed.

NOTICE

The drive axle rotates while the vehicle is being towed with its rear wheels off the ground. This
can damage the automatic transmission.

Never tow automatic transmission vehicle with the rear wheels off the ground.
Tow manual transmission vehicles with the rear wheels off the ground only if it is certain

that no transmission fluid can leak out.

Tips on towing

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Towing eye; tow rope or tow bar

A towing eye is included in your vehicle's tool kit. This can be inserted in a threaded hole in the front
bumper and used when your vehicle is being towed by another vehicle. On most vehicles, there is
another threaded hole in the rear bumper, so you can use the towing eye to tow other vehicles as well.
Towing a vehicle with a tow bar is safer and easier on both vehicles than using a tow rope. A tow rope
should be used only if a tow bar is not available.

The tow rope should be flexible enough to help protect both vehicles from damage. Use a synthetic
fiber rope or similar rope.

Attach the tow rope or tow bar only to the towing eye included in the vehicle tool kit for this purpose, or
to a trailer hitch.

Towing manual transmission vehicles

Check whether your vehicle can be towed at all; see below, When not to tow your vehicle

If yes, not the following for the towed vehicle:

Shift the gearshift lever to Neutral, Shifting.
Do not tow faster than 30 mph (50 km/h).
Do not tow more than 30 miles (50 km).

Towing automatic transmission vehicles

Check whether your vehicle can be towed at all; see below, When not to tow your vehicle

If yes, not the following for the towed vehicle:

Put the transmission in Neutral (N).

Do not tow faster than 30 mph (50 km/h).
Do not tow more than 30 miles (50 km).
When a commercial tow truck is being used, the vehicle must only be towed with the front wheels

lifted off the ground.

When not to tow your vehicle

In the following situations, the vehicle cannot be towed and must be transported on a flatbed truck or
trailer:

If transmission fluid has leaked out of the transmission.
If there is little or no oil in the transmission because of damage to your vehicle, it must be moved

with the drive wheels off the ground.

If the front and rear wheels cannot turn.
When the vehicle battery is dead, because the steering may remain disabled and it may not be

possible to release the electronic steering column lock.

If you have to tow an automatic transmission vehicle more than 30 miles (50 km).

Towing other vehicles

Obey all legal requirements
Read and heed all towing information in the owner's manual for the other vehicle.

A vehicle can be towed only if the electronic steering column lock is released. In case of a power

loss or malfunctions of the electrical system, the engine may have to be jump-started in order to
release the electronic steering column lock.

Installing the front towing eye

Fig. 201 In the right front bumper: Removing the cover.