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

Introduction

Within the system limits, the lane keeping system(Lane Assist) helps the driver to stay in lane. The function is not

designed to keep the vehicle in lane automatically, nor is it suited to this purpose.

Using a camera behind the windscreen, the lane keeping system detects road lane markings on the road. If your

vehicle moves too close to a recognised road lane marking, the system will warn the driver with a corrective steering

intervention. The corrective steering intervention can be overridden by the driver at any time.

Speed range

When road lane markings can be detected, the lane keeping system is ready to intervene at speeds above around

60 km/h (around 35 mph) (system status active).

WARNING

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

within the limits of the system. Always take care when using the lane departure warning system otherwise you

could cause accidents or injuries. The system is not a substitute for the driver's full concentration and steering

manoeuvres.

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

● Your hands should always be on the steering wheel so that you can steer at any time. The driver is always

responsible for staying in lane.

● Steer the vehicle to override any unwanted intervention immediately.

● Observe the information on the instrument cluster display and respond according to the prompts, if permitted by

the traffic situation.

● Always observe the area around the vehicle with care and watch the road ahead while driving.

● If the camera's field of view is dirty, covered or damaged, the function of the lane departure warning system may

be impaired.

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Limits of the lane keeping system

Road lane markings not recognised, or not recognised correctly

The lane keeping system cannot recognise all road lane markings correctly. If the road lane markings are not

recognised, the lane keeping system may fail to perform a control intervention. Be prepared to steer the vehicle at all

times.

Poor road surfaces, road structures, objects, reflections and glare can be recognised incorrectly as road lane markings

in some situations. Immediately override any undesired intervention by the system.

Temporarily switching off the lane keeping system

In the following situations, the lane keeping system may intervene in an unwanted manner or fail to intervene. This

means that it is crucial that the driver is attentive in these situations. Switch off the lane keeping system temporarily

if:

—Your driving style is very dynamic.

—In poor weather conditions and when driving on poor roads.

—Driving through road works.

—Crests and dips in the road.

—You are not driving on motorways or good main roads.

WARNING

Failure to switch off the lane keeping system in the situations mentioned can cause accidents and serious injuries.

Lane keeping system not available

The system is not available under the following conditions(passive system status):

— The vehicle speed is under 55 km/h(approximately 30 mph).

—The lane keeping system has not detected a road lane marking.

—If the lanes are too narrow and in tight bends.

—Temporarily if the driving style is very dynamic.

—When the turn signal is switched on before changing lane manually.

—If the driver vigorously steers the vehicle to override a system intervention.

—If the driver does not react to a driver intervention prompt.

Interference

WARNING

The effectiveness of systems can be adversely affected if components and systems are retrofitted, e.g. by body

builders. The proper functioning of systems may therefore be impaired or adapted in vehicles with add-ons and

modifications.

● Have the correct operation of the systems confirmed by the second stage manufacturer.

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Driving with the lane keeping system

Switching on and off

When the ignition is switched on, the lane keeping system assumes the operating condition(switched on or off)of

the last journey. You can also switch the lane keeping system on and off manually and view the current system

status.

On the display of the instrument cluster:

1. Press the

button.

2. Switch the lane keeping system on or off.

On the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu):

1. Open the Assist systems menu.

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

If there is a system fault, the lane keeping system can deactivate itself

automatically.

Displays

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

keeping system displays (illustration).

Lane markings detected. System not regulating.

Lane markings detected. System regulates on the side displayed.

The system is not ready to perform control intervention. Depending on equipment, the white line is displayed as

a thin line or is not shown at all.

Depending on the situation and the design of the instrument cluster, the following warning lamps light up:

System is active and ready to perform control intervention.

System controls (corrective steering intervention).

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System controls (corrective steering intervention).

If no warning lamp lights up, the system is not ready to intervene(passive system status) or is switched off.

Driver intervention prompt

If there is no steering activity, the system prompts you to drive in the middle of the lane by means of acoustic

warnings and a display on the instrument cluster.

The system switches to the passive state if you do not react.

Independently of the steering activity, you are also prompted to drive in the middle of the lane by means of a display

on the instrument cluster and acoustic warnings if the corrective steering intervention takes place for an extended

time.

Steering wheel vibration

The following situations can lead to vibration of the steering wheel:

—The system can no longer detect a lane during a major steering intervention.

You can also select theVibration or Steering wheel vibration option in the Assist systems menu on the Infotainment

system. In this case, the steering wheel will vibrate if the vehicle drives across a detected road lane marking when the

lane keeping system is active.

Troubleshooting

Fault message, lane keeping system not available

An indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster. A message will also appear on the instrument cluster display.

—The camera window is dirty. Clean the windscreen (→ Vehicle care).

—The view of the camera is impaired due to the weather conditions, e.g. snow, or due to detergent deposits or

coatings. Clean the windscreen (→ Vehicle care).

—The view of the camera is impaired by add-on parts or stickers. Keep the area around the camera window free.

—The camera has been displaced or damaged, e.g. due to damage to the windscreen. Check whether damage is

visible (→ Repairs and technical modifications).

—The camera was automatically deactivated due to high ambient temperature or long periods of direct sunlight.

When the camera is available again, the lane keeping system is also available again. Switch off and restart the

engine.

—Fault or malfunction. Switch off and restart the engine.

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

It may take several seconds before a system error is detected one the ignition is switched

on.

The system behaves differently than expected

1. Do not attach any objects to the steering wheel.

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Driver assist systems -> Lane keeping system (Lane Assist) for Your Volkswagen California Van Third Generation (2015-2024)

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