Get Driver assist systems -> Lane change assist system (Side Assist) Guide for Volkswagen California Van Third Generation (2015-2024)

Introduction

The lane change assist system(Side Assist) provides assistance when checking for traffic behind the vehicle.

Radar sensors monitor the area behind the vehicle. The system measures the distance and speed difference in

relation to other vehicles and informs the driver by means of visual signals in the exterior mirrors.

System limits

Use the lane change system only on paved roads.

The lane change system may interpret the traffic situation incorrectly in the following driving situations, for example:

—On tight bends

—When driving in between two lanes

—When road lanes are not the same width

—At the brow of a hill

—In poor weather conditions

—Where there are special roadside structures, e.g. high or offset crash barriers.

WARNING

The intelligent technology used in the lane change system cannot overcome the laws of physics, and functions only

within the limits of the system. Do not let the increased convenience of the lane change system tempt you into

taking any safety risks. Always take care when using the lane change assist system as you could otherwise cause

accidents or injuries. The system is not a substitute for the full concentration of the driver.

● Adapt your speed and distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.

● Your hands must always remain on the steering wheel so that you can steer at any time.

● Observe the signals on the exterior mirror housing and in the instrument cluster display, and respond to the

prompts.

● Always pay close attention to the area around your vehicle.

● Never use the lane change assist system if the radar sensors are dirty, covered or damaged. These circumstances

can impair the proper functioning of the system.

● It may be hard to see the display in the exterior mirror in direct sunlight.

Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and therefore change

automatically when the user account changes (→ Personalisation).

The radar sensors calibrate themselves once during the first kilometres after vehicle delivery and after sensor

repairs. The sensor range may be restricted during the calibration phase.

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Driving with the lane change system

Switching on and off

You can view the activation status of the lane change system on the instrument cluster display and in the

Infotainment system. You can also switch the lane change system on and off there.

On the display of the instrument cluster:

1. Press the

button.

2. Switch the lane change assist system on and off.

Depending on the equipment level, in the Infotainment system:

1. Open the Assist systems menu.

2. Switch the lane keeping system on or off in the corresponding submenu.

Fig. 1 In the exterior mirror housing: visual displays of the

lane change system.

When the lane change system is switched on, the yellow indicator lamp in the exterior mirror housing lights up

once briefly → Fig. 1

How the system works

When switched on, the lane change system is active from speeds of around 15 km/h(around 9 mph). The lane

change system is deactivated at a vehicle speed below 10 km/h (6 mph).

The yellow indicator lamp in the exterior mirror lights up in the following situations:

—If the vehicle is being overtaken.

—When overtaking another vehicle with a speed difference of up to approximately 15 km/h(around 9 mph). No

display will be shown if the takeover manoeuvre is much faster.

The yellow indicator lamp flashes if the system detects a potentially critical situation when you activate the turn

signal in the direction of the detected vehicle.

The quicker the vehicle approaches, the earlier it causes the display on the exterior mirror to light up.

Automatic deactivation

The lane change system will switch off automatically if the radar sensors are permanently covered. This can, for

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example, be caused by a layer of ice or snow in front of the radar sensor.

A corresponding text notification is shown on the instrument cluster display.

If the lane change system has been automatically deactivated, the system cannot be activated until the ignition has

been switched off and back on again.

If you use the factory-fitted trailer towing coupling and have set up the necessary electrical connection, the lane

change system switches off automatically. After you have disconnected the electrical connection, the lane change

system is switched back on automatically. If the trailer towing coupling is not factory-fitted, you must manually

switch off the lane change system and then switch it back on again.

Troubleshooting

No sensor visibility, fault message, system switches itself off

—Clean radar sensors and remove stickers or accessories from radar sensors (→ Vehicle care, exterior).

—Check for any visible damage.

—If the problem persists, go to a correspondingly qualified workshop.

The system behaves differently than expected

—The radar sensors are dirty (→ Vehicle care, exterior). The sensor visibility may be impaired by dirt and snow or also

residue from cleaning agents or coatings.

—The general conditions for system operation have not been met(→ Lane change assist system (Side Assist)).

—The radar sensors are covered by water.

—The vehicle is damaged in the area of the radar sensors, e.g. caused by parking collisions.

—The detection ranges of the radar sensors are blocked by add-on parts, e.g. bicycle carriers.

—Changes have been made to the paintwork in the area of the radar sensors or structural modifications have been

made, e.g. on the vehicle front end or the running gear.

—Adhesive tinted films have been added to the side windows after delivery.

—If the problem persists, go to a correspondingly qualified workshop.

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