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
Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) includes the following extended functions, depending on the vehicle equipment and the country:
Pedestrian Monitoring.
The functions named are (if available) 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.
Detecting the Driving Situation
Front Assist detects driving situations using a radar sensor in the front of the vehicle. The range of the radar sensor is up to approximately 400 ft (120 m).
WARNING
The intelligent technology of Front Assist cannot overcome the natural laws of physics and it can only operate within the limits of the system. Do not allow the
increased convenience provided by the Front Assist system to tempt you into taking risks. The Front Assist system cannot prevent accidents and severe
injuries automatically. The driver is always responsible for control of the vehicle.
Always adapt your speed and remain a safe distance to vehicles driving ahead according to the visual, weather, road, and traffic conditions.
Please be aware that Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) cannot detect all objects in the speed range ⇒ Front Assist limitations.
When Front Assist warns you, brake the vehicle immediately or maneuver around the obstacle, depending on the driving situation.
Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) may intervene when not desired, e.g. when the function is limited. Therefore, consider interrupting
automatic Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) interventions if necessary.
If you are unsure which functions the vehicle has included, consult suitably qualified professionals before starting your journey. Volkswagen recommends
contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Warning levels and braking support
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
Speed ranges
Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) provides maximum support within these speed ranges:
Response to vehicles: Approx. 3 mph (approx. 5 km/h) to approx. 155 mph (approx. 250 km/h).
Response to bikes: Approx. 3 mph (approx. 5 km/h) to approx. 155 mph (approx. 250 km/h).
Response to pedestrians: Approx. 3 mph (approx. 5 km/h) to approx. 40 mph (approx. 65 km/h).
The support system can involve an advance warning, an immediate warning, automatic braking or braking support. A distance warning may also be displayed.
Influencing factors
Whether and in which speed range Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) reacts to the named objects is dependent on the following factors:
Type of object.
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