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.
Blind Spot Monitor
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