Instrument cluster -> Dynamic Road Sign Display for Your Volkswagen Caddy SUV Fifth Generation (2020-2025)

When travelling at speeds of more than approximately 200 km/h(around 125 mph).  
Roads with bends.  
Road works.  
Poor roads.  
Adverse weather conditions.  
Sporty driving style.  
Driving with a trailer.  
The driver is distracted.  
The Driver Alert System is reset in the following situations:  
The ignition is switched off.  
The driver seat belt is unfastened and the driver door is open.  
The vehicle has been stationary for longer than approximately 15 minutes.  
The Driver Alert System is reset automatically if you drive slowly at a speed less than approx. 60 km/h(around  
37 mph) for a long period. If the speed is increased, the system evaluates the driving behaviour again.  
WARNING  
The intelligent technology used in the Driver Alert System cannot overcome the laws of physics, and functions only  
within the limits of the system. Do not let the extra convenience afforded by the Driver Alert System tempt you into  
taking any risks when driving – this can cause accidents. During a long trip, plan regular and sufficient breaks.  
The driver is responsible at all times for their fitness to drive.  
Never drive a vehicle when you are tired.  
The system cannot always detect the driver's level of alertness. Observe the information in the section “Function  
limitations”.  
In certain situations, the system may wrongly interpret intentional driving manoeuvres as a lack of alertness from  
the driver.  
No urgent warning will be given in the event of the phenomenon known as “microsleep”.  
Observe the information in the instrument cluster display and respond according to the commands.  
The Driver Alert System has been developed for use only while driving on motorways and good  
roads.  
If there is a system fault, proceed to a qualified workshop immediately to have the system  
checked.  
Dynamic Road Sign Display  
Dynamic Road Sign Display uses a camera in the base of the interior mirror to monitor standard road signs and  
informs the driver of any detected speed limits, overtaking restrictions and danger signs. Within the limits of the  
system, the system also displays additional signs, e.g. temporary restrictions or restrictions in wet or foggy  
conditions. In some cases, the system can also display the current speed limits on non-signposted routes.  
The Dynamic Road Sign Display is always active when the ignition is switched on.  
Displays  
In addition to speed limits and overtaking restrictions, Dynamic Road Sign Display also detects the road sign which  
indicates that all restrictions have been lifted on motorways and main roads in Germany. In all other countries in  
which the system is operated, the current speed limit is displayed instead.  
The road signs detected by the Dynamic Road Sign Display system are displayed on the instrument cluster depending  
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on the selected information profile. Road signs may also be displayed in the Infotainment system, depending on the  
system installed in the vehicle.  
No road signs available.  
The system is in the initialisation phase.OR: the camera has not detected any regulatory or warning signs.  
Fault: Dynamic Road Sign Display.  
System fault. Go to a qualified workshop.  
Speed warning currently not available.  
Fault in the Dynamic Road Sign Display system speed warning. Go to a qualified workshop.  
Dynamic Road Sign Display: Clean the windscreen!  
The windscreen is dirty in the area of the camera or the camera view is impaired due to the weather conditions.  
Clean the windscreen.  
Dynamic Road Sign Display is currently restricted.  
No data transmission from the Infotainment system. Check whether valid map data is loaded in the  
Infotainment system. OR: the vehicle is located in an area that is not covered by the map stored in the  
Infotainment system.  
No data available.  
Dynamic Road Sign Display is not supported in the country in which you are currently travelling.  
Display of traffic signs  
Fig. 1 On the display of the instrument cluster: Examples  
of detected speed limits with accompanying additional  
signs.  
After validation and evaluation of the information from the camera, the Infotainment system and the current vehicle  
data, the activated Dynamic Road Sign Display shows up to two valid road signs with the accompanying additional  
signs, depending on the display location → Fig. 1:  
1st 3rd position:  
The road sign that currently applies is shown on the left-hand side of the display, e.g. a speed limit of130 km/h  
(80 mph).  
2nd 3rd position:  
A further road sign may be displayed in second position, e.g. a danger sign, no overtaking sign or an alternative  
speed limit.  
Additional signs:  
Any additional signs which are detected, such as those shown in wet conditions or in relation to time  
restrictions, are displayed under the road sign that currently applies.  
The display of danger signs is not available in all countries and the system may not be able to recognise all danger  
signs.  
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Speed warning function  
If the Dynamic Road Sign Display detects that an applicable speed limit has been exceeded, it can issue an acoustic  
warning signal or display a message on the instrument cluster display.  
You can set or completely deactivate the speed warning in the Assist systems menu in the Infotainment system  
(→ Vehicle settings menu). The speed warning can be set to a value of 0 km/h(mph), 5 km/h (3 mph) or 10 km/h  
(5 mph).  
Trailer mode  
In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket and a trailer with an electrical connection to the vehicle, the display of  
road signs that may apply to the vehicle when towing a trailer, e.g. applicable speed limits and no-overtaking signs,  
can be activated or deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu).  
In trailer mode, the speed warning function display can be adjusted to the type of trailer or to legal requirements. The  
settings can be adjusted in increments of 10 km/h (5 mph) within a range between 60 km/h (35 mph) and 130 km/h  
(80 mph). If a higher speed is set than is permitted for driving with a trailer in the country in which you are currently  
travelling, Dynamic Road Sign Display automatically issues a warning at the usual speed limit, e.g. at 80 km/h  
(50 mph) in Germany.  
No-entry warning  
If the Dynamic Road Sign Display detects a no-entry sign on a one-way road or motorway entrance, it will issue an  
acoustic warning signal or display a message on the instrument cluster display.  
Function limitations  
Dynamic Road Sign Display is subject to system-related limitations. The following conditions can restrict the function  
of Dynamic Road Sign Display, or prevent it from working altogether:  
Poor visibility, e.g. due to snow, rain, fog or heavy spray.  
When dazzled, e.g. by oncoming traffic or sunlight.  
High speeds.  
Covered or dirty camera.  
Road signs that are located outside of the camera's field of view.  
Partially or fully hidden road signs, e.g. by trees, snow, dirt or other vehicles.  
Road signs that do not correspond to the standard design.  
Damaged or bent road signs.  
Variable road signs on gantries(changeable road sign display using LEDs or other light sources).  
Out-of-date map material of the Infotainment system.  
Vehicles have that have road sign stickers, e.g. speed restrictions on trucks.  
WARNING  
The intelligent road sign recognition system technology cannot overcome the laws of physics, and functions only  
within the limits of the system. Do not let the extra convenience afforded by the Dynamic Road Sign Display system  
tempt you into taking any risks when driving – this can cause accidents. The system is not a substitute for the full  
concentration of the driver.  
Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.  
Poor visibility, darkness, snow, rain and fog can cause traffic signs to be not displayed or be incorrectly displayed  
by the system.  
If the camera's field of view is dirty, covered or damaged, the function of the Dynamic Road Sign Display system  
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may be impaired.  
WARNING  
Driving recommendations and traffic symbols displayed by the Dynamic Road Sign Display system may differ from  
the current traffic situation.  
Not all traffic signs can be recognised by the system and displayed correctly.  
Traffic signs and traffic regulations have priority over the recommendations and displays provided by the  
Dynamic Road Sign Display system.  
Some settings can be saved in the user accounts of the personalisation function and can therefore change  
automatically when the user account is changed (→ Personalisation).  
Time and date  
Setting the time and date on the Infotainment system  
1. Touch the Settings function button (→ Vehicle settings menu).  
Time and  
2. Select the date  
menu option to set the time and date.  
3. Select the time source:  
Automatic.  
Manual.  
The time and date are displayed only on the Infotainment system.  
Setting the time via the digital instrument cluster  
1. Opening the Service menu (→ Service menu).  
2. Select the Time menu.  
3. Set the correct time with the arrow buttons or  
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