Get Driver assist systems -> Limits of the ACC Guide for Volkswagen Caddy SUV Fifth Generation (2020-2025)

Fig. 1 On the display of the instrument cluster: Slower

vehicle detected in the left-hand lane (illustration).

If the ACC detects a slower vehicle in the left-hand lane(left-hand traffic: in the right-hand lane), the ACC will brake

the vehicle gently within the system limits and can therefore prevent a prohibited overtaking manoeuvre. The

function is active from speeds of approx. 80 km/h (around 50 mph), but is not available in all countries.

Limits of the ACC

When not to use the ACC

For technical reasons, the ACC is not suitable for use in the following situations. Cancel control (→ Adaptive Cruise

Control (ACC)):

—Driving in heavy rain, snow or heavy spray.

—Driving through road works, tunnels or toll stations.

—Driving on twisting roads, e.g. mountain roads

—Driving off-road

—Driving in multi-storey car parks.

—Driving on roads with embedded metal objects, e.g. railway tracks.

—Driving on roads with loose chippings

—Vehicles without Inside Overtaking Prevention System:On roads with more than one lane, if other vehicles are

driving more slowly in the overtaking lane.

WARNING

Using the ACC in the situations listed above may lead to accidents, severe injuries and violations of the relevant

statutory regulations.

Delayed response

If the radar sensor is exposed to environmental conditions that impair sensor functioning, the system may detect this

only after a certain delay. For this reason, any restrictions to functions may be displayed only after a delay at the start

of the journey and when driving (→ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)).

Objects that cannot be detected

The radar sensor only detects vehicles moving in the same direction as your vehicle. It cannot detect:

—Persons

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—Animals

—Crossing or oncoming vehicles

—Other stationary obstacles

Stationary vehicles

Fig. 1 Turning vehicle, stationary vehicle

The ACC can react to stationary vehicles in a limited way up to a speed of around 60 km/h(approx 37 mph). To do so,

the ACC must detect the stationary vehicle correctly and be able to brake your vehicle comfortably behind it, within

the system limits. ACC does not perform emergency braking.

If a stationary vehicle is hidden behind a vehicle that has been detected by the Adaptive Cruise Control and this

vehicle turns off the road or changes lane, the ACC will react to the stationary vehicle → Fig. 1.

Cornering

Fig. 2 Driving through bends.

The radar sensor always scans the area directly in front of the vehicle. For this reason, the ACC may detect vehicles

erroneously or may not detect vehicles ahead when driving around tight bends → Fig. 2.

Vehicles outside of the sensor's range

Fig. 3 Narrow vehicle.

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Fig. 4 Vehicle changes lane.

ACC may not react or may react with a delay or with an unwanted response in the following driving situations:

—Vehicles that are driving outside the sensor range in close proximity to your vehicle, e.g. motorbikes→ Fig. 3.

—Vehicles that change into your lane directly in front of your vehicle→ Fig. 4.

—Vehicles with bodies or attachments that project beyond the vehicle.

Switching ACC on and off

Fig. 1 Left-hand side of the multifunction steering wheel.

Switching on

—Press the

button.

ACC does not yet regulate.

Starting control

—Press the

button while driving forwards.

The ACC stores the current speed and maintains the selected distance. If the current speed is outside the defined

speed range, ACC will set the minimum speed (when driving more slowly than the limit) or maximum speed (when

driving faster than the limit).

The traction control system(TCS) is also activated.

One of the following indicator lamps will light up depending on the driving situation:

ACC is regulating the speed.

or

ACC control active, no vehicle detected ahead.

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