Get Driver assistance systems -> Semi-automatic vehicle control in a medical emergency (Emergency Assist) Guide for Volkswagen Atlas SUV Second Generation (2024-2025)

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 system limitations

Emergency Assist detects driving situations using the same sensor technology as the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lan

Keeping System (Lane Assist).

WARNING

Emergency Assist is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. Emergency

Assist cannot detect all driving situations and may not react, may react with a delay, or may react in a way that is not

desired. Emergency Assist also cannot always avoid accidents and serious injury by itself. If you are careless, there is a

risk of accidents, serious injuries and death.

Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the

vehicle.

Observe the system limitations of ACC ⇒ ACC system limitations and Lane Assist ⇒ Lane Assist system

limitations.

Always adapt your speed and distance to vehicles driving ahead based on the visual, weather, road, and trafﬁc

conditions.

If the vehicle behaves unexpectedly, stop the intervention by Emergency Assist.

Driving with Emergency Assist

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

Switching on and off

You can switch Emergency Assist on and off in the Assistance systems menu in the Infotainment system.

When it is switched on, Emergency Assist is only active under the following conditions:

Travel Assist or Lane Assist is switched on.

The system must detect lane markers on the left and right side of the vehicle.

If there is a system malfunction, Emergency Assist may switch off automatically.

If 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 and the volume of the Infotainment system is decreased.

System intervention

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If you do not respond, the system can brake the vehicle and keep it in its lane. The following indicator light will come on in the

instrument cluster display:

System is regulating.

You can cancel the regulation at any time by accelerating rapidly, braking or steering as the trafﬁc situation allows.

If Emergency Assist is active, other road users will be warned as follows:

The emergency ﬂashers are switched on after a short delay.

The vehicle's horn sounds, depending on the speed.

If the remaining stopping distance is sufﬁcient, the vehicle slows down, if necessary, to a stop.

As soon as the vehicle comes to a standstill, the following happens:

The electronic parking brake is switched on.

Gear P is engaged.

The doors are unlocked.

The interior lighting is switched on.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, an emergency call is made.

Troubleshooting

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

Semi-automated vehicle assistance in a medical emergency (Emergency Assist) not available

Malfunction or fault. The yellow indicator light turns on. In addition, a message is shown in the instrument cluster display.

1. Stop the engine and restart.

2. If the problem persists, turn off Emergency Assist and contact suitably qualiﬁed professionals. Volkswagen recommends

contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

The system is triggered unwantedly or is functioning differently than expected

Malfunction or fault.

Switch off the Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist).

Do not use semi-automated driving assistance (Travel Assist).

Contact suitably qualiﬁed professionals to have the system checked. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Controls are responding differently than expected

Moisture, dirt and grease may limit the functioning of the controls.

1. Always keep the control panels clean and dry.

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 behind the rear bumper cover 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.

Only use Side Assist on secure roads.

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Driver assistance systems -> Semi-automatic vehicle control in a medical emergency (Emergency Assist) for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV Second Generation (2024-2025)

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