Dynamic Road Sign Display for Your Volkswagen California Van Third Generation (2015-2024)

Introduction  
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 or overtaking restrictions. Within the limits of the system, the  
system also displays sub-plates, e.g. temporary restrictions or restrictions in wet conditions. In some cases, the  
system can also display the current speed limits on non-signposted routes.  
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  
on the selected information profile. Road signs may also be displayed in the Infotainment system, depending on the  
system installed in the vehicle.  
Display of traffic signs  
Fig. 1 On the display of the instrument cluster: Typical  
Dynamic Road Sign Display displays.  
Fig. 2 On the display of the instrument cluster: Typical  
Dynamic Road Sign Display displays.  
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Fig. 3 On the display of the instrument cluster: Typical  
Dynamic Road Sign Display displays.  
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 three valid road signs with the accompanying sub-plates  
→ Fig. 1, → Fig. 2, → Fig. 3:  
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:  
Traffic signs that do not always apply (e.g.100 km/h (60 mph) “in wet”) are shown in second place.  
Additional signs:  
if the windscreen wiper is active while the vehicle is in motion, the applicable road sign with the “when wet”  
sub-plate will be moved left to the first position, for example.  
3rd 3rd position:  
A further road sign can be displayed in the third position, for example a sign indicating that overtaking is not  
permitted at certain times.  
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.  
● Ensure that your speed and driving style are always appropriate for the current visibility, weather and road/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  
may be impaired.  
WARNING  
Driving recommendations and traffic symbols displayed by the Dynamic Road Sign Display system may differ from  
the current traffic situation.  
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● 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.  
NOTICE  
Availability of the Dynamic Road Sign Display function is limited in waypoint mode(waypoint navigation) of the  
Infotainment 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).  
Limits of Dynamic Road Sign Display  
Error messages  
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 correspondingly qualified workshop.  
Speed warning currently not available.  
Fault in the Dynamic Road Sign Display system speed warning. Go to a correspondingly 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 (→ Vehicle care, exterior).  
Dynamic Road Sign Display is currently restricted.  
No data transmission from the Infotainment system. Check that valid map data is installed 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.  
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, for example when it snows.  
—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 usingLED  
s or other light sources).  
—Out-of-date map material of the Infotainment system.  
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—Vehicles have that have road sign stickers, e.g. speed restrictions on trucks.  
Using Dynamic Road Sign Display  
Switching on and off  
Continuous display of road signs in the instrument cluster can be switched on and off in the vehicle settings in the  
Infotainment system.  
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.  
The speed warning can be set or completely deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle  
settings menu). The settings can be adjusted in increments of 5 km/h(3 mph) within a range between 0 km/h (mph)  
and 15 km/h (9 mph) above the permitted maximum speed.  
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 (40 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.  
If the speed warning for the trailer is deactivated, Dynamic Road Sign Display issues warnings as if the vehicle was  
being driven without a trailer.  
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