Semi-automatic vehicle control in a medical emergency (Emergency Assist) for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

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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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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