Get Driver assist systems Guide for Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

—If the drive train is heavily loaded

—If the mechanical teeth of the differential lock are “tooth to tooth”: The symbol in the button and the yellow

indicator lamp in the instrument cluster flash.

WARNING

The steering ability of the vehicle is very restricted when the differential lock is engaged. This could mean that you

lose control over the vehicle and cause serious injuries.

● Never engage the differential lock when driving on well-surfaced roads or when the vehicle is being towed.

NOTICE

Never engage the differential lock if you are driving on a paved road surface. If the differential lock is engaged, the

axles, gearbox and drive shaft will be subjected to stresses, loading and damage during cornering.

If the differential lock is switched off when driving through a bend, this may cause a small shudder to pass

through the vehicle. This is caused by the release of tension forces in the drive train. This is normal and is not

a indication of damage to the vehicle.

If you drive through bends with the differential lock engaged, the wheels “rub” on the road surface. You

might be able to hear this. The “rubbing” of the tyres - especially on solid ground - will lead to increased wear

on the tyres.

Introduction

Depending on equipment, the vehicle has driver assist systems that increase comfort and convenience when

driving. Some of these driver assist systems use sensors or cameras (also referred to below generally as “sensors”)

for operation. These are visible to you in some cases and in other cases not.

The sensors and cameras detect the vehicle surroundings optically or using radar waves.

Installed sensors

Depending on equipment, the following sensors may be installed:

—Radar sensor at the front of the vehicle.

—Radar sensors at the rear of the vehicle.

—Camera behind the windscreen.

Further information on the respective locations can be found in the vehicle overviews

WARNING

The driver assist systems cannot replace the driver’s attention and operate only within the limits of the respective

system. The driver assist systems cannot detect all driving situations and may not react or may warn or react with a

delay or in an undesired way. If you do not pay due attention, there is a risk of accidents and serious or even fatal

injuries.

● Always remain alert and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for all driving tasks.

● Observe the limits of the sensors and the system limits of the individual systems.

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

● Be ready at all times to override or cancel automatic interventions.

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

the traffic situation.

● Do not use the driver assist systems if you suspect there is a problem or damage.

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Limits of the sensors

Limits of the radar sensors

Driver assist systems that use the radar sensors can react unexpectedly, with a delay or not at all in the following

situations:

—Driving in poor weather conditions, e.g. heavy rain, snow or heavy spray.

—Driving through road works, tunnels or toll stations.

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

—Crests and dips in the road.

—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

—In complex driving situations, e.g. at traffic islands.

—If components in the area of the radar sensors are exposed to external force, e.g. after a rear-end collision.

—If the radar sensors are covered, dirty, displaced or damaged.

Limits of the camera behind the windscreen

Driver assist systems that use the camera behind the windscreen can react unexpectedly, with a delay or not at all in

the following situations:

—Crests and dips in the road.

—Driving through road works.

—Driving off-road

—Driving in poor weather conditions, e.g. heavy rain, snow, fog or heavy spray and poor road conditions.

—When the sun is low in the sky, in darkness or with glare from oncoming vehicles.

—If the camera is temporarily unavailable due to prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or high ambient

temperatures.

—If the camera window is covered, dirty or damaged.

—If the camera is displaced.

Delayed response

If the sensor system is exposed to environmental conditions that impair sensor functioning, the driver assist systems

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 .

Limits in certain driving situations

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Fig. 1 Driving through bends.

The sensor system always measures straight ahead. For this reason, vehicles may be incorrectly detected or vehicles

driving ahead not detected in tight bends.

Fig. 2 Narrow vehicle.

Vehicles that are driving outside the sensor range in close proximity to your vehicle, e.g. motorbikes, cannot be

detected.

Fig. 3 Vehicle changes lane.

Vehicles that change into your lane directly in front of your vehicle cannot be detected. This also applies to vehicles

with bodies or attachments that project beyond the vehicle.

Specific system limits

In addition to the limits of the sensors, each driver assist system has additional, functional system limits. Also

observe these:

—Adaptive Cruise Control(ACC) (→ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)).

—Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) (→ Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist)).

—Lane keeping system (Lane Assist) (→ Lane keeping system (Lane Assist)).

—Lane change system (Side Assist) (→ Lane change assist system (Side Assist)).

Introduction

The cruise control system helps to maintain a speed set by the driver.

Speed range

The cruise control system is available when driving forwards at speeds of approx. 30 km/h(around 20 mph) and

above.

Driving with the cruise control system

You can exceed the stored speed at any time, e.g. to overtake. Control is interrupted for the duration of the

acceleration manoeuvre and is then resumed with the stored speed.

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Driver assist systems for Your Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

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