Driving with Emergency Assist
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
Switching on and off
When the ignition is switched on, Emergency Assist is active under the following conditions:
The Lane Assist system and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) are switched on.
A gear is engaged for driving forward.
The system must detect lane markers on the left and right side of the vehicle.
If the Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist) is not available, Emergency Assist is not available either.
Driver intervention request
Using warning chimes and brief braking maneuver, Emergency Assist prompts an inactive driver to take over control of driving. In addition, a message is shown in
the instrument cluster display.
System intervention
If you do not respond, the system can brake the vehicle and keep it in its lane. In the instrument cluster display, one of the following indicator lights comes on:
System is regulating.
System is regulating.
You can override the regulation at any time by accelerating, braking or steering.
Whenever Emergency Assist is actively controlling the vehicle, the emergency flashers will switch on after a short delay to warn other road users.
If the remaining stopping distance is sufficient, the vehicle slows down, if necessary, to a stop. The electronic parking brake then switches on automatically.
WARNING
If Emergency Assist is triggered unintentionally, it could result in accidents or serious injury.
If the vehicle behaves unexpectedly, you can stop intervention by Emergency Assist by accelerating, braking or steering.
Switch off the Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist).
Do not use the comfort drive Travel Assist.
Seek assistance from suitably qualified professionals and have the system checked. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Lane Change System (Side Assist)
Introduction
The Lane Change System (Side Assist)
helps the driver to discern the traffic
situation behind the vehicle.
Radar sensors monitor the area behind the vehicle. The system measures the distance and difference in speed to other vehicles and informs the driver through
visual signals in the outside mirrors.
System limitations
Only use the Lane Change System on secure roads.
The Lane Change System may not interpret the traffic situation correctly in some situations, for example:
In tight curves.
When driving in the center of two lanes.
When lanes have different widths.
When driving at the top of a hill.
In poor weather conditions.
When certain types of equipment are on the side of the road, such as high or offset guard rails.
WARNING
The intelligent technology of the Lane Change System (Side Assist) cannot overcome the laws of physics and it can only operate within the limits of the system.
Do not allow the increased convenience of the Lane Change System (Side Assist) to tempt you into taking risks. Careless or unintended use of the Lane
Change System (Side Assist) can cause accidents and serious injuries. The system cannot replace the driver's attention.
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.
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