Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) -> Warning levels and braking support for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

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 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. 20 mph (approx. 30 km/h) and approx. 130 mph (approx. 210 km/h). 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.  
If a trailer is hitched, ACC is less dynamic.  
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.  
Radar sensor  
ACC detects driving situations using a radar sensor in the front of the vehicle. The radar sensor has a range of up to approx. 120 m (approx. 400 ft).  
WARNING  
The intelligent technology of the ACC cannot overcome the natural laws of physics and can operate only within the limits of the system. Never allow the  
increased convenience to tempt you into taking risks. Careless or unintended use of the ACC system can cause accidents and serious injuries. The system  
cannot replace the driver's attention.  
Always adapt your speed and distance to vehicles driving ahead based on the visual, weather, road, and traffic conditions.  
Never use ACC when visibility is poor or when roads are steep, winding, flooded, or slippery, like from snow, ice, moisture, or gravel.  
Never use ACC when driving off-road or on unpaved roads. ACC is only designed for use on paved roads.  
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.  
Always be ready to resume control of the vehicle speed.  
Special driving situations  
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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 limitations  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
Introduction.  
When should I not use ACC?  
The ACC system is not suitable in the following situations. Canceling the regulation function  
:
When driving in heavy rain, snow, or spray  
When driving through construction zones, tunnels or toll stations.  
When driving on winding roads, for example, mountain roads  
When driving off-road  
When driving in parking ramps  
When driving on roads with embedded metal objects, such as railroad tracks  
When driving on gravel roads  
Following a violent impact affecting components within the range of the radar sensor, e.g. following a rear-end collision.  
WARNING  
If you use the ACC in the situations mentioned, accidents and serious injuries may result and legal regulations may be violated.  
Delayed reaction  
If the radar sensor is exposed to environmental conditions that limit its function, the system may have a delayed response to this. Therefore, the display that  
indicates that functions are restricted may be delayed when you first start driving or while driving  
Introduction.  
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  
Other stationary obstacles  
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