Get Comfort drive Travel Assist Guide for Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

System active and ready to control.

System in operation (corrective steering intervention).

System in

operation (corrective steering intervention).

If the indicator light does not light up, the system is not ready for operation on both sides (inactive system status) or is switched off.

If Travel Assist is actively regulating, there will be no steering intervention and no Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist) display.

Driver intervention request

If there is no steering activity, the system prompts you to drive in the center of your lane with an indicator in the instrument cluster display and warning chimes.

If you do not respond accordingly, the system becomes inactive.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, semi-automatic vehicle control in a medical emergency (Emergency Assist) is activated.

Independently of steering activity, you are also prompted by an indicator on the instrument cluster display and by a warning chime to drive in the middle of the lane

the corrective steering intervention takes a long time.

Steering wheel vibration

The following situations may cause the steering wheel to vibrate:

A lane is no longer detected during a sharp corrective steering intervention by the system.

In addition, you can select the Vibration or Steering wheel vibration option in the Assistance systems menu in the Infotainment system. If you select this option, the

steering wheel will vibrate if Lane Assist is active and you drift onto a road lane marking that the system has detected.

Troubleshooting

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

Introduction.

Malfunction message, Lane Assist is not available

An indicator light comes on in the instrument cluster. In addition, a message is shown in the instrument cluster display.

The camera ﬁeld of view is dirty. Clean the windshield ⇒ Vehicle care.

The camera's view is limited due to weather conditions, such as snow, or from soap residue or coatings. Clean the windshield ⇒ Vehicle care.

The camera's view is limited by attachments or stickers. Keep the area around the camera ﬁeld of view clear.

The camera is misaligned or damaged, for example as a result of damage to the windshield. Check if there is noticeable damage ⇒ Repairs and technical

modiﬁcations.

The camera was automatically deactivated due to a high ambient temperature or long exposure to direct sunlight. Lane Assist will be available once the

camera is available again. Stop the engine and restart.

Malfunction or fault. Stop the engine and restart.

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.

It can take a few seconds once the ignition has been switched on for a system fault to be recognized.

If Lane Assist is not available, Emergency Assist is not available either.

If Lane Assist is not available, Travel Assist is not available either.

The system is functioning differently than expected

1. Do not mount any objects on the steering wheel.

Comfort drive Travel Assist

Introduction

Thanks to the comfort drive Travel

Assist, within the system limitations, the

vehicle can maintain a distance, which

has been preselected by the driver, to

the vehicle in front and hold the

preferred position within the lane

(adaptive lane guidance).

Travel Assist uses the same sensor technology as the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist). Therefore, carefully read all the

information about the ACC and Lane Assist and take note of the system limitations and notes speciﬁed in those sections.

Does this vehicle have Travel Assist?

The vehicle has Travel Assist, if the

button on the multi-function steering wheel is available.

Speed range

Travel Assist operates in a speed range between around 30 km/h (approximately 20 mph) and around 210 km/h (approximately 130 mph). This range is expanded

to, from 0 km/h (0 mph) to around 250 km/h (approximately 155 mph), for the adaptive lane guidance. This speed range may vary depending on the country.

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Driving with Travel Assist

Travel Assist automatically regulates the speed and steers the vehicle. Within the system limitations, Travel Assist can also bring the vehicle to a halt behind a

stopping vehicle and drive on again.

You can override the Travel Assist regulation function at any time.

Displays

Fig. 135 In the instrument cluster display: Display during active control.

Adaptive lane guidance is active.

Set distance, no vehicle recognized in front.

Indicator lights on the instrument cluster display show the Travel Assist status, depending on the vehicle equipment:

Travel Assist active, Adaptive Cruise Control and adaptive lane guidance active.

guidance passive.

Driver intervention request

Travel Assist active, Adaptive Cruise Control active and adaptive lane

If you remove your hands from the steering wheel, the system will ask you to take over the steering wheel after a few seconds with a message in the instrument

cluster display and with audible warnings.

If you do not respond, the system warns you with a brief braking maneuver.

Travel Assist is then deactivated.

Alternatively, Emergency Assist is activated, depending on the vehicle equipment.

WARNING

The intelligent technology of the Travel Assist cannot overcome the natural laws of physics, and it can only operate within the limits of the system. Careless or

unintended use of the Travel Assist 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 Travel Assist when visibility is poor or when roads are steep, winding, ﬂooded, or slippery, for example from snow, ice, moisture, or gravel.

Never use Travel Assist when driving off-road or on unpaved roads. Travel Assist is only designed for use on paved roads.

Travel Assist does not react to persons, animals, vehicles crossing the lane or vehicles coming towards you in the same lane.

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

sufﬁcient.

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

Always keep your hands on the steering wheel so that you are prepared to steer at any time. The driver is always responsible for keeping the vehicle

within the lane.

Always be ready to resume control of the vehicle speed.

Operating Travel Assist

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

Introduction.

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Fig. 136 Left side of the multi-function steering wheel (variant 1).

Fig. 137 Left side of the multi-function steering wheel (variant 2).

Switching on and starting the regulation function

1. During forward travel with ACC switched on, press the

button on the multi-function steering wheel.

The vehicle switches from ACC to Travel Assist.

Depending on the driving situation, the vehicle switches to the following system status in Travel Assist:

If ACC is regulating, Travel Assist maintains the current speed and the preset distance from the vehicle driving ahead (system status inactive).

At the same time, the vehicle is kept in its lane by steering movements when road markings are detected (system status active).

If ACC is not regulating, Travel Assist is switched on, but stays deactivated.

1. Press the

button.

Travel Assist switches the driving situation accordingly to an active or inactive system status.

The indicator/warning light corresponding to the driving situation comes on in the instrument cluster display. A notiﬁcation is also displayed.

Canceling the regulation function

1. Press the

button brieﬂy.

Or: Press the brake pedal.

The set distance remains saved.

Changing to ACC

1. Press the

button on the multi-function steering wheel.

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The vehicle switches from Travel Assist to the system status of ACC corresponding to the driving situation.

Adjusting further settings

The further operation of Travel Assist corresponds to the operation of the ACC ⇒ Adjusting the ACC settings.

Troubleshooting

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

Introduction.

Comfort drive Travel Assist is not available or is not working as expected

The yellow indicator light turns on. In addition, a message is shown in the instrument cluster display.

There is a malfunction in the sensor system. Check the causes and troubleshooting measures described in the information on ACC and Lane Assist.

Malfunction or fault. Stop the engine and restart.

The system limitations are not adhered to.

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.

Take over the steering

The white warning light will come on and a message will be shown in the instrument cluster display.

You have let go of the steering wheel for a few seconds.

1. Take hold of the steering wheel and take over steering the vehicle.

Take over the steering immediately

The red warning light will come on and a message will be shown in the instrument cluster display. An audible warning will sound or the steering wheel will vibrate,

depending on the driving situation.

You have let go of the steering wheel for a long period of time or the system limits have been reached.

1. Immediately take hold of the steering wheel and take over steering the vehicle.

Comfort drive Travel Assist switches off automatically

Vehicles without Emergency Assist:

You have let go of the steering wheel for a long period of time.

Malfunction or fault. Stop the motor and restart.

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.

The regulation function is canceled unexpectedly

You have operated the turn signal.

Semi-automatic vehicle control in a medical emergency (Emergency Assist)

Introduction

Emergency Assist can recognize driver

inactivity and can automatically keep

the vehicle in its lane and, if necessary,

slow it down to a stop. The system can

hereby actively help to avoid an

accident or reduce the consequences of

an accident.

Emergency Assist uses the same sensor technology as the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist). Therefore, carefully read all

the information about the ACC and Lane Assist and take note of the system limitations and notes speciﬁed in those sections.

WARNING

The intelligent technology of the Emergency Assist cannot overcome the laws of physics, and it can only operate within the limits of the system. The

responsibility for driving the vehicle always lies with the driver.

Always adapt your speed and remain a safe distance to vehicles driving ahead according to the visual, weather, road, and trafﬁc conditions.

Emergency Assist alone cannot always avoid accidents and serious injury.

If the radar sensor or the front camera malfunctions, is covered or misaligned, Emergency Assist may carry out unwanted braking or steering

interventions.

Emergency Assist does not react to people, animals, vehicles crossing the lane or vehicles coming towards you in the same lane.

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Comfort drive Travel Assist for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

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