Driving -> Pedals for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV Second Generation (2024-2025)

The counter-steering assistance is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system  
limitations. In critical driving situations, uncontrolled vehicle movements can occur despite the counter-steering  
assistance. If you do not pay attention, 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.  
Ensure that the vehicle is not steered by the counter-steering assistance.  
Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.  
Troubleshooting  
Steering malfunction  
The red warning light turns on or flashes.  
There is an electromechanical steering or electronic steering lock malfunction.  
Do not continue driving!  
1. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.  
If the red warning light turns on, it may be difficult to move the steering wheel because the electromechanical steering  
system is malfunctioning.  
Steering malfunction  
The yellow indicator light turns on or flashes.  
The steering is stiffer or more sensitive than usual.  
The indicator light comes on permanently:  
1. Restart the engine and drive the vehicle slowly for a short distance.  
2. If the indicator light stays on, contact a suitably qualified professional and have the system checked. Volkswagen  
recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
The indicator light blinks:  
1. Turn the steering wheel back and forth slightly.  
2. Switch the ignition off and back on.  
3. Pay attention to the messages in the instrument cluster display.  
4. If the indicator light continues to flash after switching the ignition back on, do not continue driving. Contact an authorized  
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.  
Pedals  
Information on the pedals  
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Fig. 90 In the footwell: pedals.  
Accelerator pedal.  
Brake pedal.  
WARNING  
Objects in the driver footwell can prevent the pedals from moving. This can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle  
and increases the risk of serious or fatal injuries.  
Make sure all pedals can always be pressed without obstructions.  
Only use suitable floor mats for your vehicle.  
Always attach floor mats securely in the footwell.  
Never place floor mats or other carpet over the installed floor mat.  
Make sure no objects can enter the driver footwell while driving.  
Remove any objects from the footwell when the vehicle is parked.  
Wear shoes that give your feet good grip for operating the pedals.  
WARNING  
If a brake circuit is malfunctioning, the brake pedal may need to travel farther in order to stop the vehicle. A longer braking  
distance could cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
Press the brake pedal down farther if braking power is reduced.  
Brakes  
Information on the brakes  
Breaking in brake pads  
During the first approx. 200 to 300 km (approx. 100 to 200 miles), new brake pads do not yet have their full braking efficiency  
and first need to be “worn in”  
. However, you can compensate for the slightly reduced braking force by pressing firmly o  
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