the respective side. If you oversteer the steering intervention, an additional warning is provided by a steering wheel vibration. Steering wheel vibration must also be
activated in the Assistance systems menu in the Infotainment system.
Automatic deactivation
The lane change system switches off automatically if the radar sensors are permanently covered. For example, this could be from ice or snow covering the radar
sensor.
A message will appear in the instrument cluster display.
If the Lane Change System (Side Assist) is automatically deactivated, the system can be activated only after switching the ignition off and back on.
If you use the trailer hitch installed at the factory and have made the required electrical connection, the Lane Change System (Side Assist) will switch off
automatically. Once you have disconnected the electrical connection, the Lane Change System (Side Assist) will be automatically switched on again. For trailer
hitches that were not installed at the factory, you must switch the Lane Change System (Side Assist) off and on again manually.
Brightness
The brightness of the visual display adapts it self automatically to the ambient brightness.
You can set the default brightness of the display in the Assistance systems menu of the Infotainment system. The lane change system is not active while making th
settings.
Troubleshooting
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
Lane change system malfunctioning
Malfunction or fault. The yellow indicator light turns on. In addition, the yellow central warning light
comes on.
1. Contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Malfunctioning sensor view, malfunction message, system switches off automatically
Clean the radar sensors and remove labels or accessories from the radar sensors ⇒ Exterior care and cleaning.
Check if there is any noticeable damage.
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 system is functioning differently than expected
The radar sensors could be dirty ⇒ Exterior care and cleaning. In addition to dirt and snow, the sensor range can also be impaired by soap residue or other
coatings.
The system conditions are not met ⇒
Introduction.
The radar sensors could be covered by water.
The vehicle could be damaged in the radar sensor area, for example from parking barriers.
The coverage areas of the radar sensors could be blocked by attachments, for example by bicycle carriers.
The paint may have been changed or other structural modifications may have bee made near the radar sensors, for example to the front of the vehicle or to the
suspension.
The side mirrors may be covered with after-market tinting films.
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.
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