Front Assist -> Troubleshooting for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

If multiple brake lights on the vehicle are malfunctioning.  
If multiple brake lights are malfunctioning on a trailer that is connected to the vehicle electrical system  
If the vehicle is accelerating very quickly or the accelerator pedal is pressed all the way down  
In complex driving situations, such as around traffic islands  
In unclear traffic situations, for example if vehicles driving ahead are braking quickly or are turning  
If Front Assist is malfunctioning  
Switching off Front Assist  
Depending on the system, Front Assist may not be suitable in the following situations and must be switched off if they occur  
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If the vehicle is not being driven on public roads, for example during off-road driving or on a racetrack.  
If the vehicle is being towed or transported  
If add-ons such as auxiliary headlights cover the radar sensor.  
If the radar sensor is malfunctioning  
Following a violent impact affecting components within the range of the radar sensor, e.g. following a rear-end collision.  
If there are multiple unwanted activations  
WARNING  
If you do not switch off Front Assist in the these situations, accidents and serious injuries could occur.  
Using Front Assist  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice   
Introduction.  
When you switch on the ignition, Front Assist and the advance warning (depending on the country) are automatically switched on.  
or However, Front Assist is not available or its availability is restricted while the indicator light is turned on.  
Volkswagen recommends always leaving Front Assist, distance warning, and advance warning switched on. For exceptions to this, see Front Assist limitations.  
Switching on and off  
You can switch Autonomous Emergency Braking on and off manually and view the switched on condition.  
In the instrument cluster display:  
1. Press the  
button.  
2. Switch Autonomous Emergency Braking on or off.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the  
button is located either on the multi-function steering wheel or the turn signal and high beam lever.  
In the Infotainment system:  
1. Open the Assistance systems menu.  
2. Switch Autonomous Emergency Braking on or off in the corresponding submenu.  
If you switch off Front Assist, the advance warning and distance warning will also be switched off. The yellow indicator light turns on in the instrument  
cluster display.  
Adjusting the distance and advance warning setting  
If Front Assist is switched on, you can set the following settings in the assistance systems menu of the Infotainment system depending on the equipment and  
country:  
Switch on and off distance warning.  
Switch on and off advance warning.  
Set the warning period for the advance warning.  
Troubleshooting  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
Introduction.  
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Front Assist Starts  
The indicator light lights up white or yellow depending on the country.  
Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) is temporarily not available or has limited availability. After driving straight for a short distance, Autonomous  
Emergency Braking is available again and the indicator light goes out. If the vehicle does not drive, the indicator light stays on.  
Front Assist is not available, and the radar sensor does not have sufficient visibility  
The radar sensor is dirty. Clean the radar sensor Vehicle care.  
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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.  
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 Repairs and  
technical modifications.  
Painting work was carried out on or structural modifications were made to the front of the vehicle.  
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, turn off Autonomous Emergency Braking and contact suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an  
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Front Assist is not functioning as expected or has been triggered multiple times unnecessarily  
The radar sensor is dirty. Clean the radar sensor Vehicle care.  
The system limitations are not adhered to Front Assist limitations.  
If the problem persists, turn off Autonomous Emergency Braking and contact suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an  
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist)  
Introduction  
Lane Assist helps the driver to stay in a  
lane, within the system limitations. This  
function is not suitable for, and not  
designed for, autonomously keeping  
your vehicle in a lane.  
Lane Assist detects the lane markers using a camera behind the windshield. If the system detects that the vehicle is coming too close to a lane marker, the system  
warns the driver with corrective steering. The driver can override the corrective steering at any time.  
Speed range  
Lane Assist is ready to take control (active system status) when a lane marking is detected within the system limits above approximately 35 mph (60 km/h).  
WARNING  
The intelligent technology of Lane Assist cannot overcome the natural laws of physics and it can only operate within the limits of the system. Careless or  
unintended use of Lane Assist can cause accidents and serious injuries. The system cannot replace the driver’s attention and steering.  
Always adapt your speed and remain a safe distance to vehicles driving ahead according to the visual, weather, road, and traffic conditions.  
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.  
Override immediately by steering if the system intervenes when it should not.  
Pay attention to indicators in the instrument cluster display and respond to the prompts accordingly when the traffic situation allows.  
Always pay attention to the area around your vehicle and drive with anticipation.  
If the camera lens is dirty, covered, or damaged, Lane Assist may be limited.  
Lane Assist limitations  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
Introduction.  
Lane markings not detected or not correctly recognized  
Lane Assist does not correctly detect all lane markings. If lane markings are not recognized, Lane Assist may fail to intervene. Be prepared to steer at all times.  
Under certain circumstances, Lane Assist may incorrectly detect poor road surfaces, road structures or objects, reflections and glare as lane markings. Override  
immediately if the system intervenes when it should not.  
Switching off Lane Assist temporarily  
In the following situations, Lane Assist may intervene when not desired or may fail to intervene when it should. Therefore, the driver's attention is especially  
important in these scenarios. Switch off Lane Assist temporarily:  
When the driving style is very dynamic.  
When weather or road conditions are poor  
In construction zones  
In front of bumps or dips in the road  
When not on highways or well-developed roads.  
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