Get Driver assistance systems -> Adaptive Cruise Control Guide for Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door 2023

Or: Press the brake pedal.

The vehicle speed remains stored in the system.

Resuming the regulation function

1. Press the

button.

The cruise control system resumes and maintains the saved speed.

WARNING

There is the risk of an accident if you inadvertently resume at the saved speed or if the saved speed is too fast for the current road, trafﬁc, or weather

conditions. This may result in serious injury or even death.

Check whether the saved speed is suitable for the current road, trafﬁc, or weather conditions before you resume the cruise control system.

Switch off the cruise control system if you do not require it.

Switching off

1. Press and hold the

button.

The cruise control system is switched off and the saved speed is deleted.

Troubleshooting

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

Cruise control system malfunction

Malfunction. The yellow indicator light turns on.

1. Switch off the cruise control system and seek assistance from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen

recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Cruise control system malfunction

Malfunction. The white indicator light comes on. In addition, the yellow central warning light

lights up.

1. Switch off the cruise control system and seek assistance from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen

recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

The regulation function is canceled automatically

The vehicle has exceeded the stored speed for an extended period.

No gear is engaged for driving forward.

Brake assistance systems, for example ASR or ESC, are active.

The vehicle has been braked by the Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist).

If the problem persists, switch off the cruise control system and seek assistance from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Introduction

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

maintains your selected speed. When

the vehicle approaches a vehicle driving

ahead, the ACC adjusts the speed

automatically and maintains your set

distance to the vehicle driving ahead.

Does this vehicle have ACC?

The vehicle has ACC if you can adjust ACC settings in the Assistance systems menu in the Infotainment system.

Speed range

You can set a speed between approx. 30 km/h (approx. 20 mph) and approx. 210 km/h (approx. 130 mph). The maximum speed that you can set may be lower,

depending on the vehicle equipment and country.

Driving with ACC

You can override the ACC system at any time. The regulation function is canceled when you apply the brakes. When you accelerate, the regulation function is

paused while accelerating and then resumed with the speed set.

If a trailer is hitched, ACC is less dynamic.

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Driver intervention request

If automatic deceleration by the ACC is not sufficient or the system limits are reached, the ACC will prompt you – with a message in the instrument cluster –

to also apply the brakes. The red warning light will also turn on and a warning tone will sound. Take over steering and be ready to brake.

WARNING

ACC is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. ACC cannot detect all driving situations and may not react, or

may react with a delay, or may react in a way that is not desired. If you are careless, there is a risk of accidents, serious injuries and death.

Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the vehicle.

Observe the system limitations ⇒ ACC system limitations.

Always adapt your speed and distance to vehicles driving ahead based on the visual, weather, road, and trafﬁc conditions.

Take over steering immediately if a driver intervention prompt appears in the instrument cluster display or the deceleration by ACC is not sufﬁcient.

Apply the brakes if the vehicle continues to roll unintentionally, e.g. after a driver intervention prompt.

Special driving situations

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

The functions described below depend on the vehicle equipment and are not available in all countries.

Stop-and-go traﬃc

ACC can brake vehicles with automatic transmissions to a stop and hold them stationary. ACC remains active, and the instrument cluster display shows ACC is

ready for a few seconds. In this time, the vehicle will automatically move again once the vehicle driving ahead starts.

Extend drive-readiness or reactivate:

1. Press the

Driving off when drive-readiness has ended and the vehicle driving ahead has already started moving:

1. Press the button.

button.

Or: Brieﬂy press the accelerator pedal.

The ACC does not stay active in the following scenarios:

The stationary phase lasts several minutes.

A vehicle door is opened.

The ignition is switched off.

WARNING

If ACC is ready appears in the instrument cluster display and the vehicle driving ahead starts to move, your vehicle will start driving automatically. The vehicle

may not be able to detect obstacles in the vehicle's path when this happens. This may cause accidents and serious injuries.

Check the vehicle's path every time before you start driving and brake the vehicle if necessary.

ACC system limitations

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

Limits of the sensor system

ACC detects driving situations using the radar and ultrasonic sensors in the front of the vehicle. The radar sensor has a range of up to approx. 120 m (approx.

400 ft).

WARNING

If you use the ACC in driving situations that are outside of the system limitations, accidents and serious injuries may result and legal regulations may be

violated.

Be aware of the limits of the sensor system ⇒ Limits of the sensor system and stop the regulation function in the speciﬁed situations.

Unrecognizable objects

ACC only detects vehicles that are moving in the same direction. The following will not be detected:

Pedestrians

Animals

Stationary vehicles

Vehicles crossing the street or oncoming vehicles

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Other stationary obstacles

Fig. 138 Turning and stationary vehicles.

If, for example, a vehicle detected by the ACC turns or changes lanes and there is a stationary vehicle in front of this vehicle, the ACC will not react to the stationary

vehicle ﬁg. 138.

Switching ACC on and off

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

Fig. 139 Left side of the multi-function steering wheel (variant 1).

Fig. 140 Left side of the multi-function steering wheel (variant 2).

Switching on

1. Press the

button.

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ACC is not yet functioning.

Starting the regulation function

1. Press the

button while driving forward.

ACC saves the current speed and maintains the set distance. If the current speed is outside the speciﬁed speed range, the ACC adjusts the minimum speed

when driving too slowly or the maximum speed when driving too quickly.

In addition, the anti-slip regulation (ASR) is activated and ESC Sport is deactivated.

The following indicator lights may turn on depending on the driving situation and the instrument cluster version:

ACC is regulating.

ACC is regulating – no vehicle ahead detected.

ACC is regulating – vehicle

ahead detected. ACC is regulating – vehicle ahead detected.

If the ACC is not functioning, the gray indicator lights will light up or no indicator lights will light up at all.

Canceling the regulation function

1. Press the

button brieﬂy.

Or: Press the brake pedal.

The relevant indicator light for the driving situation comes on and the speed and distance are saved.

If the anti-slip regulation (ASR) is deactivated, then the Adaptive Cruise Control is automatically stopped.

Resuming the regulation function

1. Press the

button.

ACC assumes the last set speed and the last set distance. The instrument cluster display shows the set speed, and indicator lights turn on corresponding to the

driving situation.

Switching off

1. Press and hold the

button.

The set speed is deleted.

Adjusting the ACC settings

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

Setting the distance

Fig. 141 In the instrument cluster display: set distance

(general example, ACC is regulating).

You can set the distance at ﬁve levels from very short to very long:

1. Press the

2. Press the

button.

or button.

Steering wheel version 2: Alternatively, swipe vertically over the button area from

Or: Press the button repeatedly until the preferred distance is set.

The instrument cluster display shows the selected level ﬁg. 141 . Heed the country-speciﬁc regulations for minimum distance.

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In the Assistance systems menu of the Infotainment system, you can choose whether you want the regulation to start at the distance that was set at the end of the

journey or start at a preselected distance.

If ACC is not regulating, the set distance and the vehicle will not be highlighted on the instrument cluster display.

Setting the speed

You can adjust the stored speed within the speciﬁed speed range using the buttons on the multi-function steering wheel as follows:

+ 1 km/h (1 mph): Press the

button.

Steering wheel version 2: Alternatively, swipe the button from the bottom to the top.

- 1 km/h (1 mph): Press the

button.

Steering wheel version 2: Alternatively, swipe the button from the top to the bottom.

+ 10 km/h (5 mph): Press and hold the

button. Pressing for the first time changes to the next-largest tens digit (km/h) or fives digit (mph).

button. Pressing for the first time changes to the next-smallest tens digit (km/h) or fives digit (mph).

- 10 km/h (5 mph):Press and hold the

WARNING

ACC cannot detect all driving situations correctly. If the vehicle is less than the minimum distance from the vehicle ahead and the difference in speed between

the vehicle ahead and your own vehicle is so great that the speed deceleration from the ACC is not sufﬁcient, there is a risk of a rear end collision. This may

result in serious injury or even death.

Always be ready to apply the brakes yourself.

To override the speed and distance control, press the accelerator pedal. In this case, ACC will not brake automatically.

Heed the country-speciﬁc regulations regarding minimum distance.

Always set a longer distance when there is rain, snow, or poor visibility.

Adjusting the regulation function system settings

You can inﬂuence how the ACC reacts in a sporty driving style:

Vehicles with Driving Mode Selection:

Select the desired driving mode.

Vehicles without Driving Mode Selection:

Select the desired driving mode in the Assistance systems menu in the Infotainment system.

Deactivating distance control

1. Press the

button.

2. Select Control system in the instrument cluster display.

Distance control is deactivated. The vehicle only maintains the set speed.

Troubleshooting

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

ACC is not available

The yellow indicator light turns on.

The radar sensor is dirty. Clean the radar sensor ⇒ Vehicle care.

The visibility of the radar sensor is limited due to weather conditions, such as snow, or from soap residue or coatings. Clean the radar sensor ⇒ Vehicle care

Radar sensor visibility is limited by attachments, decorative frames on license plate holders, or stickers. Clear the area around the radar sensor ⇒ Sensors

and Cameras.

The radar sensor is misaligned or damaged, for example as a result of damage to the front of the vehicle. Check if there is noticeable damage ⇒ Sensors and

Cameras.

Malfunction or fault. Stop the engine and restart.

Painting work was carried out on or structural modiﬁcations were made to the front of the vehicle ⇒ Repairs and technical modiﬁcations.

The original Volkswagen emblem is not used. Volkswagen recommends the use of Volkswagen original parts or Volkswagen original accessories, which you

can acquire from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

If the problem persists, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

ACC is not functioning as expected

The radar sensor is dirty. Clean the radar sensor ⇒ Vehicle care.

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The ultrasonic sensors are dirty, obscured or damaged. Clean the ultrasonic sensors ⇒ Vehicle care.

Clear the area around the ultrasonic sensors and check if there is noticeable damage ⇒ Sensors and Cameras .

The system limitations are not adhered to ⇒ ACC system limitations.

The brakes are overheating, and the regulation function has been automatically canceled. Let the brakes cool down and check the function again.

If the problem persists, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Additional information may be displayed in the vehicle status, depending on the malfunction ⇒ Vehicle settings menu .

The Adaptive Cruise Control cannot start

Make sure the following requirements are met:

Vehicles with an automatic transmission: A gear is engaged for driving forward.

The brake lights on the vehicle are functioning.

The brake lights on the electronically connected trailer are functioning.

ESC is not regulating.

The brake pedal is not being pressed.

Unusual noises during automatic braking

This is normal and not a cause for concern.

Front Assist

Introduction

Front Assist can recognize impending

forward collisions and warn the driver.

In addition, the system can provide

support when braking and initiate an

automatic braking maneuver.

The Front Assist system can help to avoid accidents but cannot replace the driver's attention.

Front Assist works solely within the system limitations. Warning times vary depending on the Trafﬁc Situation and the driving behavior.

Range of functions

Front Assist includes the following additional functions, depending on the vehicle equipment and the country:

Pedestrian Monitoring.

The functions named are automatically active if Front Assist is switched on.

Recognizable objects

Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) can recognize the following objects, depending on the vehicle equipment and the country:

Vehicles.

Bikes.

Pedestrians.

Driving with Front Assist

You can cancel automatic braking interventions by moving the steering wheel or pressing the accelerator pedal.

Automatic braking

Front Assist can brake the vehicle to a stop. The vehicle will not be held at a stop after that. Press the brake pedal.

The brake pedal feels more ﬁrm during an automatic braking maneuver.

WARNING

Front Assist is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. Front Assist cannot detect all driving situations and may

not react, may react with a delay, or may react in a way that is not desired. If you are careless, there is a risk of accidents, serious injuries and death.

Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the vehicle.

Observe the system limitations ⇒ Front Assist system limitations.

Always adapt your speed and distance to vehicles driving ahead based on the visual, weather, road, and trafﬁc conditions.

Consider interrupting automatic Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) interventions if necessary.

When Front Assist warns you, brake the vehicle immediately or maneuver around the obstacle, depending on the driving situation.

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Driver assistance systems -> Adaptive Cruise Control for Your Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door 2023

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