Get 4MOTION Active Control Guide for Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

WARNING

If the power steering is not functioning, the steering wheel becomes stiff, making it much more difﬁcult to steer. This can result in loss of control of the vehicle,

accidents, serious injuries or death.

Depending on the equipment, power steering may only work when the engine is running.

Never let the vehicle roll when the engine is stopped.

Never remove the remote vehicle key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in motion. The steering column lock could engage and you would not

be able to steer the vehicle.

WARNING

The counter-steering assistance and the ESC help the driver steer the vehicle in critical driving situations. The driver must always steer the vehicle in every

scenario. The vehicle is not steered by the countersteering assist.

NOTICE

When the vehicle is being towed, switch on the ignition so that the turn signals, horn, windshield wipers, and the windshield washer system can be activated.

Troubleshooting

Steering malfunction

The red warning light turns on or ﬂashes.

There is an electromechanical steering or electronic steering column lock malfunction.

Do not continue driving!

1. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

If the red warning light turns on, it may be difﬁcult to move the steering wheel because the electromechanical steering system is malfunctioning.

If the red warning light blinks, the steering column cannot unlock.

Steering malfunction

The yellow indicator light turns on or ﬂashes.

The steering is stiffer or more sensitive than usual.

The indicator light comes on permanently:

1. Restart the engine and drive the vehicle slowly for a short distance.

2. If the indicator light stays on, contact a suitably qualiﬁed professional and have the system checked. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

The indicator light blinks:

1. Turn the steering wheel back and forth slightly.

2. Switch the ignition off and back on.

3. Pay attention to the messages in the instrument cluster display.

4. If the indicator light continues to ﬂash after switching the ignition back on, do not continue driving. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

4MOTION Active Control

Introduction

Via the driving modes, the driver can

adapt various properties of vehicle

systems to the current driving situation,

the desired driving comfort, and for an

economic driving style. The suspension,

steering, drive, and the air conditioner

are some of the vehicle systems that can

be adjusted.

Different driving modes are available depending on the vehicle equipment. The inﬂuence of vehicle systems on the individual driving modes depends on the vehicle

equipment.

Differentiation according to the type of drive

Only vehicles with all-wheel drive (4MOTION) can have the 4MOTION Active Control dial.

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Selecting the driving mode

Fig. 119 In the center armrest: 4MOTION Active Control rotary switch.

MODE button: select onroad driving modes and open the menu in the Infotainment system.

Snow driving mode

Onroad driving mode

Offroad driving mode

Offroad Custom driving mode

The driving mode can be selected when the ignition is switched on and the vehicle is stationary or while driving.

WARNING

Selecting the driving mode while driving can distract you from trafﬁc and increase the risk of accidents.

Always drive attentively and responsibly.

If you select a driving mode while driving, the vehicle systems, except for Drive, will be switched over to the new driving mode immediately.

1. When the trafﬁc situation allows it, brieﬂy take your foot off the accelerator pedal to enable the newly selected driving mode to be applied to the Drive vehicle

system as well.

Selecting the driving mode via the rotary switch

1. Turn the dial until the LEDs next to the preferred driving mode comes on ﬁg. 119.

2. To switch to the onroad driving modes, press the

button on the dial ﬁg. 119

or tap Onroad driving mode in the Infotainment system.

Displaying information about the driving mode

1. To display additional information about the selected driving mode, tap

in the Infotainment system.

Selecting the Custom driving mode

1. Press the

on the dial or turn the dial until the LEDs next to the Onroad driving mode comes on.

2. To open the Custom menu, tap Adjust in the Infotainment system.

Selecting the Offroad Custom driving mode

1. Turn the dial until the LEDs next to the Offroad Individual driving mode lights up.

Or: if the Offroad Custom driving mode is already selected, press

on the dial ﬁg. 119

2. To open the Custom menu, tap Adjust in the Infotainment system.

Driving mode properties

Under Onroad, you can select from the Eco, Comfort, Normal, Sport and Custom driving modes.

The Comfort driving mode is only available in vehicles with DCC .

The Eco driving mode switches the vehicle to fuel-efficient operation and supports the driver with an fuel-saving driving style. The transmission

automatically shifts to E in the Eco driving mode.

The Normal driving mode shows the basic settings of the vehicle systems and offers a balanced

calibration, for example for everyday use.

The Sport driving mode gives the driver a sporty feel. If the Sport driving mode is selected, vehicles with an

automatic transmission switch to S.

With the Custom driving mode, you can adapt individual vehicle systems according to your preferences.

With the

Offroad driving mode, acceleration can be better controlled with the accelerator pedal when driving off-road. The engine's braking efficiency is always available

and shifting can be blocked in critical situations. The hill start assist and hill descent control are active in the Offroad driving mode. The dynamic cornering light is

adjusted to better assist the driver when visibility is poor.

The Offroad Custom driving mode is an off-road driving mode that you can expand and adjust

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according to your preferences. The instrument cluster display tells you if an Offroad driving mode has been selected.

improve the traction on slippery or snowy ground by having a more precise power transmission.

Using the Snow driving mode can

NOTICE

Using 4MOTION Active Control driving modes while driving normally may lead to tire wear, increased fuel consumption and an increased noise level.

Standard behavior of the driving mode and the vehicle systems

The Normal driving mode represents the basic settings for the vehicle systems when the ignition is switched on.

Behavior of the driving mode when switching the ignition off and on

If you switch the ignition off and then on again, the previously selected driving mode remains selected.

If you have previously selected the Snow, Offroad or Offroad Individual driving mode and then switch the ignition off and on again, the previously selected onroad

driving mode will be set.

Behavior of the Drive vehicle system when the ignition is switched off and on

The settings for the Drive vehicle system are reset to the Normal driving mode settings when you switch the ignition off and on again.

The other vehicle systems will retain their settings.

You can change the Drive vehicle system back to the preferred driving mode.

1. Select your desired driving mode again.

Or: In order to reactivate the settings in the Sport driving mode, move the automatic transmission selector lever backwards into driving mode S.

Troubleshooting

The “S” gear cannot be engaged

The transmission cannot shift into S when the Offroad or Snow driving mode is selected. Information is shown in the instrument cluster display if an Offroad driving

mode has been selected.

1. To be able to shift into S, select another driving mode.

The driving mode or the vehicle systems do not behave as expected

1. Pay attention to the standard behavior of the driving mode and the vehicle systems ⇒ Standard behavior of the driving mode and the vehicle systems.

Offroad display

Fig. 120 In the Infotainment system: Offroad display.

The Offroad display provides digital

instruments that display additional

information about the vehicle and its

environment. This enables you to make

a more precise assessment of the current

driving situation.

Open the Offroad display

1. Press the MENU button in the Infotainment system.

2. Tap the Vehicle function key.

3. Tap the Selection function key.

4. Tap the Offroad function key.

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4MOTION Active Control for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

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