Get Driver assistance systems Guide for Volkswagen Golf 4 Door 2023

WARNING

Driver assistance systems

Cruise control

Using the cruise control when it is not possible to

drive safely at a constant speed can be dangerous

and can lead to an accident and serious personal

injuries.

Introduction

Never use cruise control when driving in heavy

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or varying traffic or when you cannot keep

a safe distance between you and the vehicles

ahead of you.

Your vehicle may be equipped with cruise control,

which helps maintain an individually stored constant

speed.

Never use cruise control on steep, winding, or

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Cruise control slows down the vehicle only by reduc-

ing the flow of fuel to the engine, not by braking

slippery roads (such gravel roads, wet roads, or

snowy or icy roads) or on roads with standing

water.

→

.

Never use cruise control when driving off-road

or on unpaved roads.

Speed range

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Cruise control is available when driving forward at

speeds above about 15 mph (25 km/h).

Always adjust your speed and the distance you

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keep between you and the vehicles ahead of

you to the road, traffic, weather, and visibility

conditions.

Driving with cruise control

You can exceed the stored speed at any time, for ex-

ample, when passing another vehicle. Speed regula-

tion is interrupted while you accelerate and then re-

sumed to the stored speed.

To help prevent unintended operation of cruise

control, switch the system off when it is not be-

ing used.

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It is dangerous to use the Resume feature when

the previously set speed is too high for the ex-

isting road, traffic, or weather conditions.

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Operating cruise control

You can operate cruise control with the multi-func-

tion steering wheel → page 160, Using cruise con-

trol.

When going downhill, the cruise control may

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not be able to maintain a constant speed. The

vehicle will speed up because of its own weight.

Downshift and/or use the foot brake to slow the

vehicle.

Displays

Different cruise control versions are available. The

stored speed is shown in the instrument cluster dis-

play, depending on equipment.

Cruise control is regulating speed.

Using cruise control

Displayed in gray or small: Cruise control not

regulating speed. Shown in white or large:

Cruise control regulating speed.

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

on page 160.

If no speed is stored,

is shown in the instrument

cluster display instead of the speed.

Changing gears when cruise control is active (man-

ual transmission only)

The cruise control reduces acceleration as soon as

the clutch pedal is pressed, and automatically con-

tinues to regulate the speed after a gear change.

Driving downhill with cruise control

If cruise control cannot maintain constant speed

while driving downhill, slow the vehicle with the

foot brake and downshift if necessary.

Fig. 107 Left-hand side of the multi-function steering

wheel: Buttons for operating the cruise control.

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Switching on

Cruise control is automatically deactivated or tem-

porarily interrupted

— Press the

button.

— If the system detects an error that could affect

the function of the cruise control.

System is switched on, but does not regulate vehicle

speed until a speed is set.

— If the vehicle has accelerated and goes faster than

the stored speed for a longer time.

Setting the current speed

— If the brake pedal is depressed.

— Press the

button when the vehicle is moving.

— If regulation related to driving dynamics is taking

place, for example, through ESC.

The current vehicle speed is set; cruise control helps

to maintain this speed.

— If an airbag deploys.

The green indicator light or

comes on.

— Automatic transmission: If the selector lever is

shifted to Neutral (N). The cruise control will not

deactivate when shifting between D/S and Tip-

tronic mode.

Adjusting the set speed

You can adjust the stored speed while cruise control

is regulating by briefly pressing the following but-

tons:

— If there is an automatic braking maneuver from

the Forward Collision Warning (Front Assist) sys-

tem → page 167, Forward Collision Warning

(Front Assist).

+ 1 mph (1 km/h)

- 1 mph (1 km/h)

To adjust the stored speed continuously, press and

hold the or button.

If the system does not respond as expected, switch

the system off and have it checked by an authorized

Volkswagen dealership or authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility.

Cruise control will accelerate to adapt the vehicle

speed, or slow the vehicle down without braking by

reducing the flow of fuel to the engine until the new

lower speed is reached.

Temporarily deactivating cruise control

— Briefly press the

or

button on the multi-

function steering wheel.

— OR: Depress the brake pedal.

The speed remains stored in the memory.

Resuming cruise control

— Press the

button.

Cruise control resumes at the speed previously set.

Switching off

— Press and hold the

button.

The cruise control system is switched off and the

stored speed is deleted.

Tips and troubleshooting

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

on page 160.

Cruise control system malfunction

— Have the system checked by an authorized Volks-

wagen dealership or authorized Volkswagen Serv-

ice Facility.

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you to the road, traffic, weather, and visibility

conditions.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Never use Adaptive Cruise Control on steep,

winding, or slippery roads (such gravel roads,

wet roads, or snowy or icy roads) or on roads

with standing water.

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Introduction

Your vehicle may be equipped with the Adaptive

Cruise Control system (ACC), which helps maintain

an individually stored constant speed and a previ-

ously set speed-dependent distance interval be-

tween your vehicle and those in front of you.

Never use Adaptive Cruise Control when driving

off-road or on unpaved roads.

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Always remember that the Adaptive Cruise Con-

trol cannot detect a vehicle that is driving to-

wards you in your traffic lane and that it cannot

detect narrow vehicles such as motorcycles and

bicycles.

In certain situations, your vehicle may be braked to

a standstill by an automatic braking maneuver.

ACC speed range

Never follow a vehicle so closely that you can-

not stop your vehicle safely. The Adaptive Cruise

Control cannot slow or brake the vehicle safely

when you follow another vehicle too closely. Al-

ways remember that the Adaptive Cruise Con-

trol has a braking power that is only about 30%

of the vehicle's maximum braking ability, under

certain circumstances the automatic braking

function cannot bring the vehicle to a stop in

time.

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ACC works when the vehicle speed is between about

20 mph (30 km/h) and 95 mph (150 km/h).

Driving with ACC

You can override control by ACC at any time. If you

press the brake pedal, ACC will be deactivated. If you

accelerate, control will be interrupted while you are

accelerating and then resumed.

Driver intervention warning

Always turn off Adaptive Cruise Control when

entering turn lanes, exit lanes and construction

zones or in similar situations because the vehi-

cle will automatically accelerate to the stored

speed when the road ahead is clear.

Adaptive Cruise Control has system-related limits.

As a driver, you must control the speed and the dis-

tance to other vehicles under some circumstances. If

the deceleration of the ACC automatic braking sys-

tem is not sufficient to bring the vehicle to a full

stop in time, a message in the instrument cluster

display and a red warning light come on. Depress

the brake pedal!

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To help prevent unintended operation of Adap-

tive Cruise Control, switch the system off when

it is not being used.

·

It is dangerous to use the Resume feature when

the previously set speed is too high for the ex-

isting road, traffic, or weather conditions.

Radar sensor

The ACC system works together with the Forward

Collision Warning (Front Assist) system, if equipped

→ page 167, Forward Collision Warning (Front As-

sist). Both systems use the same radar sensor at the

front of the vehicle to monitor the traffic situation

→ page 5, Front view.

When traveling downhill, the Adaptive Cruise

Control may not be able to maintain a constant

speed. The vehicle will speed up because of its

own weight. Downshift and/or use the foot

brake to slow the vehicle.

WARNING

Never allow the closing speed between you and

other vehicles to be so high that the Adaptive

Cruise Control may not be able to slow your ve-

hicle safely. If closing speed is too high, you

must apply the brakes yourself to reduce the

risk of a rear-end crash.

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Always remember that the Adaptive Cruise Control

has limits – Using Adaptive Cruise Control when it

is not possible to drive safely at a constant speed

can be dangerous and can lead to an accident and

serious personal injury.

If a driver intervention warning or Front Assist

warning appears in the instrument cluster dis-

play, immediately take over the control of the

brake and gas pedals and slow down the vehicle

or bring it to stop when necessary and accord-

ing to the traffic situation.

Adaptive Cruise Control will not slow the vehicle

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down or maintain the set distance when you

drive towards an obstacle or something on or

near the road that is not moving, such as vehi-

cles stopped in a traffic jam, a stalled or disa-

bled vehicle.

Always be prepared to take over the control of

the brake and the gas pedal in every situation.

Always adjust your speed and the distance you

keep between you and the vehicles ahead of

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the radar sensor may be unable to detect obsta-

cles in the vehicle's path. This can result in serious

injury and accidents.

NOTICE

If you suspect that ACC doesn't work properly or the

sensors are damaged, switch off ACC immediately.

Always check the road ahead before the vehicle

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See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswa-

gen Service Facility for assistance and have the

ACC system checked.

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pulls away. If necessary, cancel the pulling away

procedure by depressing the brake pedal.

The maximum speed for ACC is restricted to

95 mph (150 km/h).

Limits of ACC

If the ACC is active, you may hear noise during

the automatic braking procedure. This is nor-

mal; the noises are caused by the braking system.

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

162.

and on page

Certain settings are automatically saved by

the driver personalization feature → page 30,

Driver personalization.

A Declaration of Compliance with the United

States FCC and Industry Canada regulations is

on → page 322, Declaration of Compliance, Tele-

communications and Electronic Systems.

Special driving situations

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

162.

and on page

Fig. 108

Driving in a curve. Motorcycle traveling

Adaptive Cruise Control has physical and system-re-

lated limits. The driver may therefore feel that, in

certain circumstances, some Adaptive Cruise Control

reactions are unwanted or occur with a delay. You

should therefore always be prepared to take full

control of the vehicle whenever necessary.

ahead outside of the sensor range.

Stop and go traffic (automatic or DSG transmission

only)

If a moving vehicle ahead of your vehicle brakes to

a standstill, the ACC will also brake your vehicle to

a standstill. The vehicle is then held stationary by

the brakes for no more than a few seconds. You

must press the brake pedal or the vehicle will start

moving forward again!

To drive off after a stationary phase, press the accel-

erator pedal. To resume ACC, press the

button

Fig. 109

a stationary vehicle ahead.

Vehicle changing lanes. A turning and

on the multi-function steering wheel and the Adap-

tive Cruise Control (ACC) will resume speed regula-

tion as long as the vehicle in front is moving again.

When to switch off ACC

WARNING

Switch off ACC under the following conditions due

to system limitations →

:

If ACC brings your vehicle to a complete stop be-

fore the system prompts you to brake and the sta-

tionary vehicle ahead starts moving, your vehicle

will also start moving automatically. In some cases

— When driving around curves, turn lanes, highway

ramps, or construction zones; to prevent unwant-

ed acceleration of the vehicle.

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— When driving through tunnels.

Driving around curves and traffic circles

When driving into a curve and driving out of a long

curve, the radar sensor may react to a vehicle in the

next lane → fig. 108 . In such situations, the vehi-

cle might decelerate unnecessarily or not react to

the vehicle in front. In this case, you must either

override the ACC by depressing the accelerator, in-

terrupt the braking procedure by depressing the

— On roads with more than one lane, if other vehi-

cles are driving more slowly in the fast lane. Vehi-

cles in other lanes will normally not be detected

and will, in this case, be passed from the slow

lane.

— When driving in multi-level garages or parking

structures.

brake pedal, or press the

button on the multi-

— When there are metal objects, for example, tracks

or metal plates in the road.

function steering wheel → page 165, Switching ACC

on and off.

— When driving on roads with gravel or loose pave-

ment.

Narrow vehicles and vehicles offset to one side

Narrow vehicles and vehicles traveling slightly to the

left or right of your vehicle can only be detected by

the radar sensor when they are within sensor range

→ fig. 108 . This applies especially to narrow vehi-

cles such as motorcycles. If required, brake the vehi-

cle yourself.

— Under bad weather conditions or bad visibility, for

example, in heavy rain, snowfall, or fog.

Things that can prevent the radar sensor from

working properly

If the radar sensor function is impaired by heavy

rain, spray, snow or mud, Adaptive Cruise Control

switches off temporarily. A driver information mes-

sage appears in the instrument cluster display. Clean

the radar sensors as required.

Narrow vehicles, such as motorcycles traveling

ahead of you, are often detected late or not at all

under some circumstances.

Other vehicles changing lanes

Vehicles that change into your lane a short distance

ahead of you can only be detected by the radar sen-

sor once they are within sensor range → fig. 109

The result is a delayed reaction by the Adaptive

Cruise Control. If required, brake the vehicle your-

self.

The Adaptive Cruise Control will automatically be

available again as soon as the radar sensor is work-

ing properly. The message in the instrument cluster

display switches off, and the Adaptive Cruise Control

can be reactivated.

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Strong reflected radar signals, for example, in multi-

level parking structures, can prevent the radar sen-

sor from working properly.

Vehicles with oversize loads or special equipment

Under certain circumstances, ACC will not correctly

recognize vehicles carrying oversize loads or loads

that exceed the vehicle dimensions, like flatbed

trailer trucks.

Objects that cannot be detected

The ACC radar sensor can only detect vehicles that

are moving in the same direction as your vehicle.

Objects that cannot be detected by the radar sensor

include:

Switch off ACC when driving behind or while passing

such vehicles. If required, brake the vehicle yourself.

— People.

WARNING

— Animals.

Not deactivating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) in

the situations mentioned above can cause colli-

sions, other accidents, and serious personal injury.

— Stationary vehicles, such as a broken-down vehi-

cle or a vehicle that is stopped at the end of

a traffic jam.

— Vehicles crossing in front of your vehicle.

— Oncoming traffic in your lane.

— Other stationary objects.

If a vehicle detected by Adaptive Cruise Control

turns or changes lanes and there is a stationary vehi-

cle in front of that vehicle, the system will not react

to the stationary vehicle → fig. 109 . If required,

brake the vehicle yourself.

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strument cluster display, and the speed and distance

interval remain stored.

Switching ACC on and off

When ASR is switched off, ACC is automatically de-

activated.

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

162.

and on page

Resuming ACC

— Press the

button.

ACC uses the most recently set speed and most re-

cently set distance interval to the vehicle in front.

The instrument cluster display shows the set speed,

and the green indicator light comes on.

Switching ACC off

— Press and hold the

button.

ACC is switched off and the stored speed is deleted.

Adjusting settings for ACC

Fig. 110 Left-hand side of the multi-function steering

wheel: Buttons for operating the Adaptive Cruise Con-

trol (ACC).

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

162.

and on page

Switching ACC on

— Press the

button.

ACC is switched on The gray indicator light

comes on, ACC does not regulate.

or

Setting the current speed

— Press the

button when the vehicle is moving.

ACC saves the current speed and maintains the pre-

set distance interval to the vehicle in front. If the

current speed is outside the defined speed range,

ACC will set the minimum speed (when driving more

slowly than the minimum speed) or maximum speed

(when driving faster than the maximum speed).

Depending on the driving situation, the following in-

dicator lights come on when ACC is switched on:

Fig. 111 In the instrument cluster display: ACC active,

vehicle detected ahead, time interval is being set

1

ACC is active.

(displayed in color on an instrument cluster with color

display).

No vehicle has been detected ahead.

Vehicle detected ahead.

Setting the distance interval

You can set the speed-dependent distance from the

vehicle ahead to one of 5 levels ranging from very

close to very far.

Temporarily deactivating ACC

— Press the

on the multi-function steering wheel.

button and then the or button

— Briefly press the

steering wheel.

button on the multi-function

— OR: Press the

tance is set.

button until the required dis-

— OR: Depress the brake pedal.

Depending on whether a vehicle is detected ahead,

The ACC display appears when the

pressed. The ACC display shows the current distance

button is

either the

or indicator light stays on in the in-

interval → fig. 111 1 .

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If ACC is switched off, the set distance interval and

the vehicle are not shown in the instrument cluster

display.

Always select a greater following distance to

the vehicle ahead on wet roads than on dry

roads.

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In wet road conditions, you should always set a larg-

er distance than when driving in dry road conditions.

Tips and troubleshooting

Adjusting the set speed

You can set a speed within the defined speed range

as follows by briefly pressing the buttons on the

multi-function steering wheel:

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

162.

and on page

+ 1 mph (1 km/h)

- 1 mph (1 km/h)

ACC not available

To adjust the stored speed continuously, press and

hold the or button.

The yellow indicator light comes on.

Possible causes:

Adjusting the driving mode or drive program

— The radar sensor is dirty. Clean the radar sensor

→ page 310, Exterior care and cleaning.

You can adjust the driving mode or drive program,

depending on equipment, to set how sporty the ACC

acceleration or deceleration response is:

— Radar sensor visibility is impaired by weather con-

ditions such as snow, or residue from abrasive

cleaning agents or coatings. Clean the radar sen-

sor → page 310, Exterior care and cleaning.

— Vehicles with Driving Mode Selection: Set the driv-

ing mode → page 157, Driving Mode Selection.

— Radar sensor visibility is impaired by aftermarket

components, stickers, or accessories.

— Vehicles without Driving Mode Selection: Set the

drive program in the Infotainment system

→ page 26, Infotainment system operation and

displays.

— The radar sensor has been damaged or misaligned

in low speed impacts or parking maneuvers at the

front of the vehicle. Have the sensor checked for

damage → page 316, Repairs and technical modi-

fications.

Deactivating adaptive cruise control

— Press the

button.

— ACC malfunction. Switch the engine off and on

again.

— Select the speed regulation on the instrument

cluster display.

— Paint work or structural modifications have been

made at the front of the vehicle.

Adaptive cruise control is deactivated. The vehicle

maintains only the set speed.

— The original Volkswagen emblem is not being

used.

WARNING

Following other vehicles too closely increases the

risk of collisions and serious personal injury or

even death.

— If the problem persists, see an authorized Volks-

wagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility.

Always obey applicable traffic laws when set-

ting the distance to the vehicles ahead in traffic.

·

If the system is not responding as expected

Possible causes:

Setting short distances to the traffic ahead re-

·

— The radar sensor is dirty. Clean the radar sensor

→ page 310, Exterior care and cleaning.

duces the time and distance available to bring

your vehicle to a safe stop and makes it even

more necessary to pay close attention or traffic.

— ACC is functioning in a situation in which it should

be deactivated due to system limitations

→ page 163, Limits of ACC.

Always use good judgment and select a safe fol-

lowing distance for the traffic, road and weath-

er conditions.

·

— The brakes are overheated from braking maneu-

vers or driving down steeper slopes. A driver in-

formation message appears in the instrument

cluster display. Allow the brakes to cool down and

activate ACC again.

Never use Adaptive Cruise Control on narrow or

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winding roads or under poor road conditions

(snow, ice, streets covered with standing water

or gravel, for example) or when visibility is poor,

especially when it is foggy.

— If the problem persists, see an authorized Volks-

wagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility.

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If ACC will not switch on

tion about the driving situation → page 5, Front

view.

Make sure that the following conditions are met:

— Manual transmission: A forward gear (other than

first gear) is selected.

Features included

Front Assist includes Autonomous Emergency Brak-

ing and a Pedestrian Monitoring system. These sys-

tems are automatically activated when Front Assist

is activated.

— Automatic or DSG transmission: The selector lever

is in position D/S or Tiptronic position.

— The brake lights on the vehicle are working.

— ESC is not regulating.

WARNING

— The brake pedal is not depressed.

The Front Assist system technology cannot over-

come the laws of physics and system-related lim-

its. Do not allow the increased convenience Front

Assist can provide tempt you into taking extra

risks. The driver is always responsible for braking

in time. If the Front Assist system issues a warn-

ing, immediately apply the brake to slow the vehi-

cle down or avoid the obstacle, depending on the

traffic situation.

If there are unusual noises during automatic braking

— This is normal and is not a malfunction.

Forward Collision Warning

(Front Assist)

Always adjust your speed and driving style to

road, traffic, weather, and visibility conditions.

·

Introduction

The Front Assist system cannot prevent acci-

dents and serious injuries on its own.

·

Depending on vehicle equipment, the vehicle may be

equipped with Forward Collision Warning (Front As-

sist), which can warn the driver of a possible colli-

sion with a vehicle on the road ahead, help prepare

the vehicle for emergency braking, assist with brak-

ing, and initiate automatic braking, within physical

and technical limits of the system. The timing of the

warning varies depending on the traffic situation

and the actions of the driver.

The Front Assist system can issue unnecessary

warnings in certain complex driving situations,

for example, when driving in tight curves.

·

The Front Assist system can issue unnecessary

·

warnings when its function is impaired, for ex-

ample, if the radar sensor is dirty or if the posi-

tion of the radar sensor has been changed.

The Front Assist system does not react to ani-

mals.

·

The Front Assist system is not a substitute for the

driver's full concentration.

The Front Assist system does not react to vehi-

cles crossing your path or approaching in the

same lane.

·

Driving with Front Assist

You can cancel Front Assist automatic braking inter-

ventions by steering or depressing the accelerator

pedal.

Always be prepared to take full control of the

vehicle at all times.

·

Automatic braking

WARNING

The Front Assist system can, within system limits,

slow your vehicle down to a standstill, but not keep

your vehicle stopped for a long time. If necessary,

apply the vehicle brakes!

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument

cluster text messages can result in a collision and

serious personal injury.

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.

·

During an automatic braking maneuver, the brake

pedal will feel harder.

A Declaration of Compliance with the United

States FCC and Industry Canada regulations is

on → page 322, Declaration of Compliance, Tele-

communications and Electronic Systems.

Radar sensor

The Forward Collision Warning system, when

switched on, uses a radar sensor to gather informa-

Forward Collision Warning

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Driver warnings and Autonomous Emergency Braking

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice

on page 167.

Fig. 112 In the instrument cluster display: Advance

warning (symbol displayed in color on an instrument

cluster with color display).

Depending on equipment and system limits, Front

Assist can detect the following objects directly in

front of your vehicle:

If you are approaching a detected object at a speed

which will result in a collision and you do not act im-

mediately, Front Assist can help minimize the ef-

fects of a collision. First comes an advanced warn-

ing, then an immediate warning, and finally, an au-

tomatic braking maneuver.

— Pedestrians and vehicles moving in the same di-

rection as your vehicle.

— Pedestrians who are crossing in front of your ve-

hicle.

Front Assist functions in these speed ranges:

— Stopped vehicles.

Advance warning Immediate warning Automatic braking

Braking support

20 to 53 mph

Stopped vehicle

3 to 30 mph

(5 to 50 km/h)

3 to 155 mph

(5 to 250 km/h)

3 to 53 mph

(5 to 85 km/h)

3 to 155 mph

(5 to 250 km/h)

-

(30 to 85 km/h)

Vehicle moving in

the same direction

Pedestrian moving

in the same direc-

tion

20 to 155 mph

(30 to 250 km/h)

20 to 155 mph

(30 to 250 km/h)

20 to 40 mph

(30 to 65 km/h)

-

Pedestrian crossing

in front of the vehi-

cle

20 to 40 mph

(30 to 65 km/h)

3 to 40 mph

(5 to 65 km/h)

The speed ranges given in the table are only in ideal

situations and are approximations.

However, do not rely solely on Front Assist. Under

certain conditions, the reactions of Front Assist may

be unexpected or delayed from the driver's view-

point. Always pay attention and take over if neces-

Advance warning

sary →

in Introduction on page 167.

The system warns the driver with a warning chime

and a message in the instrument cluster display

→ fig. 112 if it detects a possible collision with a ve-

hicle or a pedestrian.

Immediate warning

If you fail to react accordingly to the advance warn-

ing, Front Assist may initiate a short, active braking

maneuver. In this case you will notice brief, jerky

braking of the vehicle to warn you of an impending

collision.

The warning period varies according to the traffic

situation and your driving style.

Brake or take action to avoid the vehicle ahead!

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The timing of this alert can vary, depending on the

traffic situation and your driving style.

the advance or immediate warnings to reduce vehi-

cle speed and help to minimize the effects of a colli-

sion →

in Introduction on page 167.

Automatic braking

The automatic braking maneuver occurs simultane-

ously with a warning in the instrument cluster dis-

play → fig. 112.

If you should also fail to react to the immediate

warning, Front Assist can initiate an automatic brak-

ing maneuver that will abruptly decelerate the vehi-

cle with increased braking force. The emergency

braking maneuver occurs shortly before a potential

collision to reduce vehicle speed and help to mini-

mize the effects of a collision.

The warning light

comes on.

System deactivated

If the system is switched off, a text message and the

yellow symbol appear in the instrument cluster

display. The yellow central caution light may also

light up.

Braking support

Front Assist can help to minimize the effects of

a collision by providing additional braking force in an

emergency braking situation should the system de-

tect that the force applied to the brake pedal by the

driver is not sufficient to avoid a collision. In order

for Front Assist to provide this additional braking as-

sistance, it must have detected an impending colli-

sion with another vehicle ahead of yours and the

brake pedal has to be hit hard and suddenly. Howev-

er, this support only works as long as the brake ped-

al is depressed.

Distance warning

If the vehicle is traveling within a speed range of

about 40–155 mph (65–250 km/h), the system

warns the driver with the

ment cluster display if it detects that your vehicle is

driving too close to the vehicle ahead → in Intro-

symbol in the instru-

duction on page 167. No acoustic warning will

sound.

Autonomous Emergency Braking

The warning period varies according to the traffic

situation and your driving style.

The Autonomous Emergency Braking system is

a part of Front Assist. In case of an impending colli-

sion, the Autonomous Emergency Braking system

can initiate an automatic braking maneuver without

Increase the distance between your vehicle and the

vehicle ahead.

— When vehicles or motorcycles are traveling slight-

ly offset to the left or right in front of your vehi-

cle.

System limits

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

— When loads or attachment parts on other vehicles

in front of your vehicle protrude to the side, rear,

or above the normal vehicle dimensions.

on page 167.

Front Assist has physical and system-related limits.

You should always be prepared to take full control of

the vehicle whenever necessary.

— When there is oncoming traffic.

— When vehicles are crossing in front of your vehi-

cle.

Delayed response

— When pedestrians are standing or moving toward

you.

If the radar sensor is exposed to environmental con-

ditions that impair sensor function, the system may

detect this only after a certain delay. For this reason,

possible functional restrictions may be displayed on-

ly after a delay after you start driving and while driv-

System limitations

Front Assist may react unnecessarily, react with de-

lay, or not react at all in the following situations:

ing →

in Introduction on page 167.

— When driving in tight curves.

Objects that cannot be detected

Front Assist may react unnecessarily, react with de-

lay, or not react at all in the following situations:

— When weather conditions are poor.

— When driving in parking garages.

— When there are metal objects, for example, tracks

or metal plates in the road.

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— When the vehicle is in Reverse (R).

comes on in the instrument cluster to warn the driv-

er of an impending collision → page 168, Driver

warnings and Autonomous Emergency Braking.

— When the ASR is manually switched off.

— When the ESC is taking corrective action.

— When the radar sensor is dirty or covered.

If the Front Assist system is switched on

→ page 170, Using Front Assist , then Pedestrian

Monitoring is also active within a speed range of

about 3–40 mph (5–65 km/h).

— When several brake lights on the vehicle are not

working.

— When the vehicle is accelerating quickly.

WARNING

— When the accelerator pedal is completely de-

pressed.

The Pedestrian Monitoring technology cannot

overcome the laws of physics and system-related

limits. Never let the increased convenience provid-

ed by the Pedestrian Monitoring system tempt you

into taking extra risks. The driver is always respon-

sible for braking in time. If the Pedestrian Monitor-

ing system issues a warning, immediately apply

the brakes to slow the vehicle down or avoid the

pedestrian, depending on the traffic situation.

— When the system cannot detect the traffic situa-

tion clearly.

— When there is a fault in the Front Assist system.

When to switch off Front Assist

Front Assist should be switched off in the following

situations due to system limitations →

:

— If the vehicle is not being driven on public roads,

for example, off-road or on a track.

Always adjust your speed, driving style, and the

·

distance you keep between you and the vehicles

ahead of you to the road, traffic, weather, and

visibility conditions.

— If the vehicle is being towed.

— If the vehicle is being loaded onto a truck, ferry,

or train.

The Pedestrian Monitoring system cannot pre-

vent accidents and serious injuries on its own.

·

— If the radar sensor is covered (even temporarily)

by any accessories or other equipment, for exam-

ple, auxiliary headlights.

The Pedestrian Monitoring system can issue un-

·

necessary warnings in certain complex driving

situations, for example, when driving in tight

curves.

— If the radar sensor malfunctions.

— If an external force has affected the radar sensor,

for example, after a collision.

The Pedestrian Monitoring system can issue un-

·

necessary warnings or braking maneuvers when

its function is impaired, for example, if the radar

sensor is dirty or if the position of the radar

sensor has been changed.

— If the vehicle is on a dynamometer test bed.

WARNING

The Pedestrian Monitoring system does not re-

act to animals.

Failure to switch off Front Assist in the situations

mentioned can cause accidents and serious per-

sonal injury.

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The Pedestrian Monitoring system does not re-

act to pedestrians who are standing still or

moving toward you.

·

Always be prepared to take full control of the

vehicle at all times.

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Pedestrian Monitoring

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

on page 167.

Using Front Assist

The Forward Collision Warning system includes

a Pedestrian Monitoring feature that can help pre-

vent accidents with pedestrians crossing the street

or help minimize the outcome of an accident.

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

on page 167.

The system alerts you of an impending collision, pre-

pares the vehicle for emergency braking, provides

support when braking, or performs an automatic

braking maneuver.

The Front Assist system and the advance warning

are automatically active once the ignition is switch-

ed on → page 141, Starting and stopping the engine.

Volkswagen recommends that the Front Assist sys-

tem be switched on at all times, except in the specif-

If the system gives the driver an advanced warning,

a message appears and the warning light

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ic situations described in this Manual → page 169,

System limits.

— Radar sensor visibility is impaired by aftermarket

components, stickers, or accessories.

— The radar sensor has been damaged or misaligned

in low speed impacts or parking maneuvers at the

front of the vehicle. Have the sensor checked for

damage → page 316, Repairs and technical modi-

fications.

Turning Front Assist on or off

— You can turn Front Assist on or off in the Vehicle set-

tings menu in the Infotainment system → page 26,

Infotainment system operation and displays.

— OR: In the Assist systems menu in the instrument

cluster display → page 18, Instrument cluster me-

nus.

— Paint work or structural modifications have been

made at the front of the vehicle.

— The original Volkswagen emblem is not being

used.

— OR: Press the driver assistance systems button on

the multi-function steering wheel to open the As-

sist systems menu → page 25, Driver assistance sys-

tems button.

— When the ASR is manually switched off or ESC

Sport is switched on → page 193, Switching Anti-

Slip Regulation (ASR) and ESC Sport mode on and

off.

If the system is switched off, the advance warning

and distance warning are also automatically switch-

— If the problem persists, see an authorized Volks-

wagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility.

ed off. A text message and the yellow symbol

appear in the instrument cluster display → page 168,

Driver warnings and Autonomous Emergency Brak-

ing. The yellow central caution light may also

light up.

If the system is not responding as expected

Possible causes:

— The radar sensor is dirty. Clean the radar sensor

→ page 310, Exterior care and cleaning.

Adjusting settings for the distance and advance

warnings

— Front Assist is functioning in a situation in which

it should be deactivated due to system limitations

→ page 163, Limits of ACC.

— You can turn the distance warning and the ad-

vance warning on or off in the Vehicle settings menu

in the Infotainment system → page 26, Infotain-

ment system operation and displays.

— If the problem persists, switch off Front Assist see

an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

— You can also adjust the warning period for the ad-

vance warning.

NOTICE

Volkswagen recommends that the distance and ad-

vance warnings be switched on at all times.

If you notice that Front Assist doesn't work properly

or the sensor is damaged, switch off Front Assist im-

mediately.

Certain settings are automatically saved by

the driver personalization feature → page 30,

Driver personalization.

See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or author-

ized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance

and have the Front Assist system checked.

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Tips and troubleshooting

Lane Keeping system (Lane

Assist)

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

on page 167.

If Front Assist is unavailable or radar sensor visibili-

ty is insufficient

Introduction

Possible causes:

Your vehicle may be equipped with a Lane Assist

system, which can warn you if your vehicle uninten-

tionally leaves the current drive lane.

— The radar sensor is dirty. Clean the radar sensor

→ page 310, Exterior care and cleaning.

— Radar sensor visibility is impaired by weather con-

ditions such as snow, or residue from abrasive

cleaning agents or coatings. Clean the radar sen-

sor → page 310, Exterior care and cleaning.

With the help of a camera → page 5, Front view,

Lane Assist can recognize certain lane markings for

the lane in which the vehicle is moving. Should the

vehicle leave this area unintentionally, for example,

when leaving the lane without activating a turn sig-

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nal, the system will warn you with a steering correc-

tion. The driver can override the steering correction

at any time.

Driving with Lane Assist

Please read the introductory information and

Vehicles without Blind Spot Monitor: Lane Assist will

not warn you of a lane change if you activate the

turn signal, because the system will assume that the

lane change is intended.

heed the Warnings and Notice

on page 171.

System limits

Only use Lane Assist on highways and well-main-

tained roads.

Lane Assist may deactivate temporarily under cer-

tain circumstances:

— When the speed of your vehicle is less than about

40 mph (65 km/h).

— If the system cannot recognize lane markings cor-

rectly, for example, in construction zones, on bad

roads, when visibility is bad, or when the camera

area is covered.

Fig. 113 In the instrument cluster display: Lane Assist

display (displayed in color on an instrument cluster with

color display).

— When ESC is switched off or when ESC Sport is

switched on → page 193, Switching Anti-Slip Reg-

ulation (ASR) and ESC Sport mode on and off.

Switching Lane Assist on and off

— You can turn Lane Assist on or off in the Vehicle set-

tings menu in the Infotainment system → page 26,

Infotainment system operation and displays.

WARNING

— OR: In the Assist systems menu in the instrument

cluster display → page 18, Instrument cluster me-

nus.

Always remember that Lane Assist has limits – us-

ing Lane Assist when it is not possible to drive

safely can be dangerous and can lead to an acci-

dent and serious personal injury.

— OR: Press the driver assistance systems button on

the multi-function steering wheel to open the As-

sist systems menu → page 25, Driver assistance sys-

tems button.

Always adjust your speed and the distance you

·

keep between you and the vehicles ahead of

you to the road, traffic, weather, and visibility

conditions.

The indicator light in the instrument cluster shows

the status of the system.

Always keep both hands on the steering wheel

·

so that you are prepared to steer at any time.

The driver is always responsible for controlling

the vehicle.

If the yellow indicator light

comes on, Lane Assist

is switched on but is not active.

Lane Assist works at speeds above about 40 mph

(65 km/h) when lane markings can be identified

→ fig. 113. The green indicator light

Always pay attention to the messages in the in-

strument cluster display and act accordingly.

·

comes on.

Always pay close attention to what is happening

around your vehicle.

·

Displays

Lane Assist display in the instrument cluster fig. 113:

WARNING

1

2

3

Lane marking detected (shown in gray). No reg-

ulation is necessary.

Not deactivating Lane Assist in the situations men-

tioned above can cause collisions, other accidents

and serious personal injury.

Lane marking detected (shown in white). Sys-

tem is actively regulating.

Certain settings are automatically saved by

the driver personalization feature → page 30,

Driver personalization.

No lane marking detected. System is not regu-

lating.

Switching Lane Assist off temporarily

Lane Assist should be switched off in the following

situations:

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— When driving with a sporty or dynamic driving

style.

If the system is not responding as expected

— Regularly clean the camera and keep it free from

snow and ice.

— When weather conditions and/or visibility are

poor.

— Do not cover the camera's field of view.

— When the vehicle is off road, for example, in con-

struction zones or on race tracks.

— Check the windshield for damage in the camera's

field of view.

— Before reaching the top of a hill.

— Do not attach objects to the steering wheel.

Reminder to resume steering

WARNING

If the system does not detect steering activity by the

driver, a warning chime and a message in the instru-

ment cluster display remind you to resume steering

the vehicle.

If the camera's field of view is covered or dirty,

Lane Assist may not work properly.

Always make sure that the camera area is free

of dirt or snow and not covered.

·

If the driver does not respond to the reminder, the

system may deactivate temporarily.

NOTICE

Steering wheel vibration

In order to help keep Lane Assist working properly:

Certain situations will cause the steering wheel to

vibrate and demand active steering intervention by

the driver:

Always keep the windshield in front of the camera

free of ice, dirt, snow, and other things that could

reduce its field of view.

·

— If the corrective steering intervention is not suffi-

cient to keep the vehicle in its lane.

Regularly check the windshield and especially the

area around the camera for damage.

·

— If the system no longer detects a lane during

a strong corrective steering intervention.

Never attach or mount any accessories or other

items to the steering wheel.

·

WARNING

If Lane Assist does not work properly and as

described here or if there is a system fault,

have the system checked by an authorized Volkswa-

gen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facili-

ty.

Failure to heed warning lights or other warnings

can 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.

Blind Spot Monitor

NOTICE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS

can result in vehicle damage.

Introduction

If there is a malfunction, Lane Assist is auto-

matically deactivated.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the vehicle may be

equipped with the Blind Spot Monitor system.

The Blind Spot Monitor monitors the area next to

and behind your vehicle with the help of radar sen-

sors behind the rear bumper on the left and right

→ page 7, Rear view. The system measures the dis-

tance and the speed difference to the other vehicles

around you. If the Blind Spot Monitor detects one or

more vehicles in the monitored area, indicator lights

come on in the outside mirrors.

Tips and troubleshooting

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

on page 171.

If there is no camera image, an error message, or

the system switches itself off

Physical and system limitations

Use the Blind Spot Monitor only on paved roads.

— Clean the windshield → page 310, Exterior care

and cleaning.

In certain situations, the Blind Spot Monitor may not

interpret the traffic situation correctly. These situa-

tions may include:

— Check for visible damage on the windshield in the

camera's field of view.

— When driving around sharp curves.

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— When driving between two lanes.

Never use the Blind Spot Monitor on unpaved

roads. The Blind Spot Monitor was designed on-

ly for paved roads.

·

— When the width of the lanes is not the same.

— When there is a bump in the road surface.

— When the weather conditions are poor.

Always pay attention to the area surrounding

your vehicle.

·

— When certain things are on the side of the road,

such as high or offset guard rails.

Never use the Blind Spot Monitor if the radar

sensors are dirty, covered, or damaged; the sys-

tem may not work properly.

WARNING

Sunlight may reduce the visibility of the indica-

tor light in the outside mirror.

·

The Blind Spot Monitor technology cannot over-

come the laws of physics and the limits of the sys-

tem. Careless or unintentional use of the Blind

Spot Monitor may result in accidents and serious

injuries.

If the system does not work as described in

this chapter or if your vehicle was involved in

a collision, do not use the Blind Spot Monitor. See an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility to have the system

checked.

The Blind Spot Monitor is not a substitute for

careful and attentive driving.

·

Always adjust your driving style to road, traffic,

weather, and visibility conditions.

·

Certain settings are automatically saved by

the driver personalization feature → page 30,

Driver personalization.

Always keep both hands on the steering wheel

so that you are prepared to steer at any time.

·

A Declaration of Compliance with the United

States FCC and Industry Canada regulations is

on → page 322, Declaration of Compliance, Tele-

communications and Electronic Systems.

Pay attention to and heed the indicator lights in

the outside mirrors and in the instrument clus-

ter display.

·

The Blind Spot Monitor may react to certain

things on the side of the road, such as high or

offset guardrails. False warnings may result.

·

Driving with the Blind Spot Monitor

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice

on page 173.

Fig. 114 In the outside mirrors: Indicator lights for the Blind Spot Monitor.

Switching the Blind Spot Monitor on and off

— OR: In the Assist systems menu in the instrument

cluster display → page 18, Instrument cluster me-

nus.

— You can turn the Blind Spot Monitor on and off in

the Vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment system

→ page 26, Infotainment system operation and

displays.

— OR: Press the driver assistance systems button on

the multi-function steering wheel to open the As-

sist systems menu → page 25, Driver assistance sys-

tems button.

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When the Blind Spot Monitor is switched on, the in-

dicator lights in the outside mirrors light up to con-

firm that the Blind Spot Monitor is ready.

warnings to the driver. The system resumes auto-

matically after driving around the curve.

Active Blind Spot Monitor

The last system setting is stored when the ignition is

switched off/on.

For vehicles with the Lane Keeping System (Lane As-

sist): → page 171, Lane Keeping system (Lane Assist)

When Lane Assist and the Blind Spot Monitor are ac-

tive and the systems detect a possible critical situa-

tion during a lane change, the yellow indicator light

flashes in the corresponding outside mirror and

there is a steering correction to warn the driver,

even if the turn signal is not switched on. The steer-

ing correction happens even if the turn signal is

switched on. On some models, if the driver ignores

the steering correction, the steering wheel can vi-

brate as an additional warning.

Blind Spot Monitor function

When switched on, the Blind Spot Monitor works at

speeds above about 10 mph (15 km/h). The system

switches off automatically at speeds below about

5 mph (10 km/h).

In the following situations, the yellow indicator light

lights up in the respective outside mirror

→ fig. 114:

— If your vehicle is being passed by another vehicle.

— When passing another vehicle, and the difference

in speed between the two vehicles is no more

than about 5 mph (10 km/h). There is no signal if

the passing speed is clearly faster.

Blind Spot Monitor automatic deactivation

The radar sensors for the Blind Spot Monitor turn off

automatically if the system detects an obstruction

over a radar sensor. This could occur if the radar

sensor area is covered by ice or snow, for example.

If you switch on the turn signal and the yellow indi-

cator light

flashes, the system detects a possible

A text message appears in the instrument cluster

display when the system turns off automatically.

critical situation on the corresponding side of the

vehicle.

If a Blind Spot Monitor sensor has been automatical-

ly deactivated, the system cannot be reactivated un-

til the ignition has been switched off and back on

again.

The faster another vehicle approaches, the earlier

the signal in the outside mirror appears.

When driving around a sharp curve in the road, the

Blind Spot Monitor is not active and does not issue

— The sensors have been damaged or misaligned in

Tips and troubleshooting

low speed impacts or parking maneuvers →

.

— The system function is impaired by an aftermar-

ket component such as a bicycle rack.

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

on page 173.

— A sensor area has been repainted or structural

If there is no sensor visibility, an error message, or

the system switches itself off

modifications have been made →

.

— The side windows have been tinted.

— Clean the sensors or remove stickers or accesso-

ries from the sensors, mirrors, and bumper

→ page 310, Exterior care and cleaning.

NOTICE

The radar sensors in the rear bumper can be dam-

aged or become misaligned in low-speed impacts

and parking maneuvers. The system can switch it-

self off or may be impaired as a result.

·

— Check for any visible damage.

If the system is not responding as expected

Possible causes:

Always keep the rear bumper clean and free of

snow and ice so that the radar sensors can work

properly. Do not cover the radar sensor area.

·

— The sensors are dirty. The sensors may not work

properly if blocked by dirt and snow or residue

from abrasive cleaning agents or coatings.

The rear bumper may only be painted with vehicle

paint that is approved by Volkswagen. Other

paints may make the Blind Spot Monitor work im-

properly or cause it to malfunction.

— The conditions for system operation are not met

→ page 173, Physical and system limitations.

— The sensors are covered by water.

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175

If the system does not work as described in

this chapter or if your vehicle was involved in

a collision, do not use the Blind Spot Monitor sys-

tem. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an au-

thorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have the sys-

tem checked.

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