Get Driver assist systems -> Speed limiter Guide for Volkswagen E Golf 4 Door Second Generation (2017-2020)

Speed limiter

Introduction to the topic

The speed limiter helps to prevent the vehicle from exceeding a speed that you have stored.

Speed range

The speed limiter is available when driving forwards at speeds from approx. 30 km/h (20 mph).

Driving with the speed limiter

You can interrupt the speed limiter function at any time by fully depressing the accelerator

beyond the point of resistance. As soon as the stored speed is exceeded, the green indicator

lamp will flash and an acoustic warning may sound. The speed remains stored in the memory.

The speed limiter function is activated again automatically as soon as the speed drops below the

stored speed.

How do I operate the speed limiter?

Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can operate the speed limiter either by means of the

turn signal lever or via the multifunction steering wheel (→ Speed limiter, Operation).

Displays

When the speed limiter is switched on, the instrument cluster display shows the stored speed

and the status of the speed limiter:

Speed limiter is switched on and speed is stored.

Shown small or grey: speed limiter not active.

Shown large or white: speed limiter active.

Driving downhill

Driving downhill may cause the set speed to be exceeded.

Apply the foot brake to slow the vehicle down, and switch on brake energy recuperation as

required (→ Driving mode selection for electric vehicles, Description).

WARNING

Always switch off the speed limiter after use to avoid unintentional speed regulation.

●

The speed limiter does not relieve the driver of his responsibility for the speed of the

vehicle. Do not drive at full throttle if it is not required.

●

Use of the speed limiter in adverse weather conditions is dangerous and can cause serious

injury, e.g. through aquaplaning, snow, ice, or leaves. Use the speed limiter only when the

road and weather conditions allow it to be used safely.

●

The speed limiter cannot limit the vehicle speed when travelling downhill. The vehicle speed

can increase under its own weight. Switch on brake energy recuperation or apply the foot

brake to slow down the vehicle.

Operating the speed limiter with the turn signal lever

Fig. 1 On the left of the steering column: switch and buttons for operating the speed limiter.

Switching on

—Move → Fig. 1 2 switch to position

.

The speed last set is stored. The system is not yet active.

Starting control

—Press → Fig. 1 1 button in the area

while driving.

The current speed is stored as the maximum speed. The green indicator lamp also lights up.

Setting the speed

You can adjust the stored speed by means of the → Fig. 1 1 button:

(briefly)

+ 1 km/h (1 mph)

(briefly)

- 1 km/h (1 mph)

Press and hold the → Fig. 1 1 button to continuously change the stored speed.

Interrupting control

—Press → Fig. 1 2 switch in

position.

The speed remains stored in the memory.

Resuming control

—Press → Fig. 1 1 button in

area.

The speed limiter is activated again as soon as the current speed is lower than the stored speed.

Switching off

—Move → Fig. 1 2 switch to

position.

The speed limiter is switched off and the speed remains stored (also after the ignition is switched

off).

Switching to the cruise control system (CCS) or Adaptive Cruise Control

(ACC)

—Press the → Fig. 1 3 button.

—Select the desired system on the instrument cluster display.

The speed limiter is switched off.

Operating the speed limiter via the multifunction steering

wheel

Fig. 1 Left-hand side of the multifunction steering wheel: buttons for operating the speed

limiter.

Switching on

—Press the

button.

The speed last set is stored. The system is not yet active.

Starting control

—Press the

button while driving.

The current speed is stored as the maximum speed. The green indicator lamp also lights up.

Setting the speed

You can adjust the stored speed:

+ 1 km/h (1 mph)

-1 km/h (1 mph)

+ 10 km/h (5 mph)

- 10 km/h (5 mph)

Press and hold the or button to continuously change the stored speed.

Interrupting control

—Press the

or

button.

The speed remains stored in the memory.

Resuming control

—Press the

button.

The speed limiter is activated again as soon as the current speed is lower than the stored speed.

Switching off

—Press and hold the

button.

The speed limiter is switched off and the speed remains stored (also after the ignition is switched

off).

Switching to the cruise control system (CCS) or Adaptive Cruise Control

(ACC)

—Press the

button.

—Select the desired system on the instrument cluster display.

The speed limiter is switched off.

Troubleshooting

Control is interrupted automatically.

—Malfunction. Switch off the speed limiter and go to a qualified workshop.

For safety reasons, the speed limiter switches itself off completely only when you release the

accelerator once or switch off the system manually.

Driver assist systems -> Speed limiter for Your Volkswagen E Golf 4 Door Second Generation (2017-2020)

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