Get Driver Assist Systems Guide for Volkswagen ID.5 SUV First Generation (2021-2025)

On the instrument cluster display: Drowsiness Monitor

symbol.

The Drowsiness Monitor informs the driver if their driving shows signs of fatigue.

The Drowsiness Monitor determines the driver’s driving behaviour while driving and uses this information to evaluate the tiredness of

the driver. If the system detects that the driver is tired, it provides a visual indication of this on the instrument cluster display by means

of a warning or indicator lamp in combination with a supplementary text message and also issues an acoustic warning → Warning

levels of the Drowsiness Monitor. The text message on the instrument cluster display is shown for around 4 to 6 seconds.

Function conditions

The driving behaviour is evaluated for the first time only at a speed of more than around 65 km/h (around 40 mph) and then only at

speeds above around 60 km/h (around 37 mph).

WARNING

The Drowsiness Monitor is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operates only within the limits of the system. The

Drowsiness Monitor therefore may not detect that the driver is tired in all situations and may not warn or may warn with a delay or in

an undesired way. There is a risk of accidents and serious or even fatal injuries.

● Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the system. The driver is responsible at all times for their fitness to drive.

● Observe the system limits (→ Drowsiness Monitor).

● Never drive a vehicle when you are tired.

● During long trips, take regular and sufficient breaks.

● Follow the information in the instrument cluster display and respond according to the requests (→ Drowsiness Monitor).

The Drowsiness Monitor has system-related limitations. The following conditions can limit the function of the Drowsiness Monitor, or

prevent it from working altogether:

—Speeds below around 60 km/h (around 37 mph).

—Speeds above around 130 km/h (around 80 mph).

—Twisting roads.

—Poor roads.

—Adverse weather conditions.

—Road works.

—Sporty driving style.

—Towing a heavy or long trailer (→ Trailer towing).

—The driver is heavily distracted.

The Drowsiness Monitor has been developed for use only while driving on motorways and good main roads.

Microsleep

No urgent warning is issued for microsleep.

Resetting the Drowsiness Monitor

The Drowsiness Monitor is reset in the following situations:

—The ignition is switched off.

—The driver seat belt is unfastened and the driver door is open.

—The vehicle has been stationary for longer than around 30 minutes.

Switching on and off

Depending on the country, the Drowsiness Monitor is always switched on when the vehicle’s drive system is activated.

If required, you can switch off the Drowsiness Monitor manually in the Infotainment system:

1. Open the Assist systems menu.

2. Switch the Drowsiness Monitor on or off in the corresponding submenu (→ Vehicle settings menu).

Adjusting the sensitivity

You can adjust the sensitivity of the Drowsiness Monitor manually and therefore influence how quickly the system reacts to your

driving behaviour.

In the Infotainment system:

1. Open the Assist systems menu.

2. Open the Drowsiness Monitor menu.

3. Select sensitivity in the Sensitivity submenu (→ Vehicle settings menu).

Hiding messages via the multifunction steering wheel

1. Press the

button on the multifunction steering wheel.

If the system detects that the driver is tired, it provides a visual indication of this on the instrument cluster display by means of a

warning or indicator lamp in combination with a supplementary text message and an acoustic warning. A warning is issued in three

levels.

Drowsiness Monitor warning – Level 1

The system has detected that the driver is starting to become tired.

An acoustic warning sounds. A white indicator lamp appears together with a text message on the instrument cluster display.

Consider taking a break.

Drowsiness Monitor warning – Level 2

The system has detected that the driver is becoming increasingly tired.

An acoustic warning sounds. A red warning lamp appears together with a text message on the instrument cluster display.

Consider taking a break soon.

Drowsiness Monitor warning – Level 3

Acute risk detected.

An acoustic warning sounds. A red warning lamp appears together with a text message on the instrument cluster display. Acute

risk to traffic. Stop your journey as quickly as possible and drive as a matter of urgency to the nearest place where it is possible

to take a break.

Time-dependent information

The Drowsiness Monitor detects a journey time of 4.5 hours without a break and without recognised tiredness on the part of the

driver.

A white indicator lamp appears together with a text message on the instrument cluster display. Consider taking a break.

The availability of the Drowsiness Monitor is restricted

An acoustic warning sounds. A yellow indicator lamp appears together with a text message on the instrument cluster display. The

availability of the Drowsiness Monitor is restricted.

—Fault or malfunction. Deactivate and reactivate the vehicle’s drive system.

—If the problem persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

Drowsiness Monitor not available

An acoustic warning sounds. A yellow indicator lamp appears in combination with the yellow central warning lamp. A text message is

also displayed on the instrument cluster display and in the Vehicle status menu.

—Fault or malfunction. Deactivate and reactivate the vehicle’s drive system. Check the settings for the Drowsiness Monitor in the

Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu).

—The system limits have been exceeded.

—If the problem persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

On the instrument cluster display: Driver Attention Monitor

symbol.

The Driver Attention Monitor informs the driver if their driving behaviour indicates a lack of attention on the basis of the vehicle-

related operating inputs.

The Driver Attention Monitor evaluates the driver’s vehicle-related operating inputs in order to establish whether the driver is

distracted. If the system detects that the driver is distracted, it indicates this on the instrument cluster display by means of a warning

or indicator lamp in combination with a supplementary text message and, depending on the settings, also issues an acoustic warning

→ Warning levels of the Driver Attention Monitor. The text message on the instrument cluster display is shown for around 4 to

6 seconds.

Function conditions

The driving behaviour is evaluated only when the speed is above around 10 km/h (around 6 mph).

WARNING

The Driver Attention Monitor is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operates only within the limits of the system.

The Driver Attention Monitor therefore may not be able to detect whether the driver is paying attention in all situations and may not

react or may react with a delay or in an undesired way. There is a risk of accidents and serious or even fatal injuries.

● Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the system. The driver is responsible at all times for their fitness to drive.

● Observe the system limits (→ Driver Attention Monitor).

● Do not allow yourself to be distracted when driving.

● Adjust personal vehicle settings before starting your journey.

● Follow the information in the instrument cluster display and respond according to the requests (→ Driver Attention Monitor).

In the event of a fault, have the system checked by a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an

authorised Volkswagen repairer.

The Driver Attention Monitor has system-related limitations. The following conditions can limit the function of the Driver Attention

Monitor, or prevent it from working altogether:

— Speeds below around 10 km/h (around 6 mph).

—Heavy distraction of the driver due to external influences, such as traffic.

—Significant driver distraction resulting from operation of devices not part of the vehicle, e.g. mobile devices.

Switching on and off

You can switch the Driver Attention Monitor on and off manually.

In the Infotainment system:

1. Open the Assist systems menu.

2. Switch the Driver Attention Monitor on or off in the corresponding submenu (→ Vehicle settings menu).

If the function was switched off manually during the last journey, this setting is also maintained when the vehicle is started

again.

Activating and deactivating the acoustic warning

1. Open the Assist systems menu.

2. Tap the Attention Monitor function button.

3. Activate or deactivate the acoustic warning in the corresponding option (→ Vehicle settings menu).

Adjusting the sensitivity

You can adjust the sensitivity of the Driver Attention Monitor manually and therefore influence how quickly the system reacts to your

driving behaviour.

In the Infotainment system:

1. Open the Assist systems menu.

2. Tap the Attention Monitor function button.

3. Select sensitivity in the Sensitivity submenu (→ Vehicle settings menu).

Hiding messages via the multifunction steering wheel

1. Press the

button on the multifunction steering wheel.

If the system detects that the driver is distracted, it provides a visual indication of this on the instrument cluster display by means of a

warning or indicator lamp in combination with a supplementary text message and, depending on setting, by means of an acoustic

warning. A warning is issued in three levels.

Driver Attention Monitor warning – Stage 1

Distraction detected.

Depending on the settings, an acoustic warning may be issued. A white indicator lamp appears together with a text message on

the instrument cluster display. Stop operating inputs and pay attention to the traffic.

Driver Attention Monitor warning – Stage 2

Risk detected.

Depending on the settings, an acoustic warning may be issued. A red warning lamp appears together with a text message on the

instrument cluster display. Stop operating inputs and pay attention to the traffic.

Driver Attention Monitor warning – Stage 3

Acute risk detected.

Depending on the settings, an acoustic warning may be issued. A red warning lamp appears together with a text message on the

instrument cluster display. Acute risk to traffic. Stop operating inputs immediately and pay attention to the traffic.

The availability of the Driver Attention Monitor is restricted

An acoustic warning is given. A yellow indicator lamp appears together with a text message on the instrument cluster display. The

availability of the Driver Attention Monitor is restricted.

—Fault or malfunction. Deactivate and reactivate the vehicle’s drive system.

—If the problem persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

Driver Attention Monitor is not available

An acoustic warning is given. The yellow warning light lights up in the instrument cluster in combination with the yellow central

warning lamp. A text message is also displayed on the instrument cluster display and in the Vehicle status menu.

—Check the causes and remedial measures described in the information on the Driver Attention Monitor (→ Vehicle settings menu).

—Fault or malfunction. Deactivate and reactivate the vehicle’s drive system. Check the settings for the Driver Attention Monitor in the

Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu).

—The system limits have been exceeded.

—If the problem persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

On the instrument cluster display: Advanced Road Sign

Display symbol.

The Advanced Road Sign Display system detects speed limits, overtaking restrictions and selected danger signs and informs the

driver if the maximum permitted speed is exceeded.

The Advanced Road Sign Display system uses a camera in the base of the interior mirror to detect standard road signs and informs the

driver of any detected speed limits, overtaking restrictions and selected danger signs. Within the system limits, the Dynamic Road Sign

Display of the Advanced Road Sign Display system also displays sub-plates, e.g. to indicate restrictions that apply only at certain times.

In some cases, the system can also display the current speed limits on non-signposted routes.

If the maximum permitted speed is exceeded, the speed warning function of the Advanced Road Sign Display system shows this

visually on the instrument cluster display by a flashing speed limit detected by the system and, depending on setting, also issues an

acoustic warning → Warning levels of the speed warning function.

Dynamic Road Sign Display

On the instrument cluster display: displays of Dynamic Road

Sign Display with generic sub-plate (illustration).

After validation and evaluation of the information from the camera, the Infotainment system and the current vehicle data, the Dynamic

Road Sign Display shows up to two valid road signs and one generic sub-plate → Fig. 2:

1st position:

The road sign that currently applies to the driver is shown on the left-hand side of the display, e.g. a speed limit of 130 km/h

(80 mph).

2nd position:

A further road sign can be displayed in the second position, for example a danger sign.

Sub-plate:

A detected sub-plate, e.g. with time restrictions, is displayed under the valid road sign. Due to system limitations, a generic sub-

plate is displayed instead of the sub-plate actually detected. Depending on equipment, the valid road sign is supplemented with

the generic sub-plate in the head-up display.

The display of danger signs is not available in all countries and the system may not be able to recognise all danger signs.

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 Dynamic Road Sign Display are displayed on the instrument cluster display. Road signs may also be

displayed in the Infotainment system, depending on the system installed in the vehicle.

With some equipment levels, a display is also shown on the head-up display

WARNING

The Advanced Road Sign Display system is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operates only within the limits of

the system. The Advanced Road Sign Display system therefore cannot recognise all road signs and may not react or may react with a

delay or in an undesired way. Driving recommendations and traffic symbols displayed by the Dynamic Road Sign Display system may

differ from the current traffic situation.

● Observe the system limits (→ Advanced Road Sign Display).

● Keep the navigation data up-to-date.

● Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the system. The driver is always responsible for all driving tasks.

● Road signs on the road and traffic regulations have priority over the recommendations and displays provided by the Dynamic Road

Sign Display system.

● Always adapt your speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather and road or traffic conditions.

● Follow the information in the instrument cluster display and respond according to the requests (→ Advanced Road Sign Display).

The Advanced Road Sign Display has system-related limitations. The following conditions can limit the function of the Advanced Road

Sign Display system, or prevent it from working altogether:

—High ambient temperatures or prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.

—Poor visibility, e.g. in snowy conditions.

—Glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic or sunlight.

—High speeds.

—Dirty camera.

—Road signs located outside of the camera’s field of view.

—Partially or fully hidden road signs, e.g. by trees, snow, dirt or other vehicles.

—Non-standard road signs.

—Damaged or bent road signs.

—Variable road signs on gantries (changeable road sign display using LEDs or other light sources).

—Out-of-date map material in the Infotainment system.

—Vehicles with road sign stickers, e.g. speed restrictions on trucks.

The system partly uses the camera behind the windscreen. You can find further information in the section on sensors .

The system also uses navigation data even if the vehicle does not have a navigation system. Keep the navigation data up-to-

date (→ Navigation). If you have any questions, please contact a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using

an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

Function conditions

The speed warning function warns at speeds above around 20 km/h (around 12 mph).

Switching on and off

Depending on the country, the speed warning is always switched on when the vehicle’s drive system is activated.

If required, you can switch off the speed warning manually in the Infotainment system:

1. Open the Assist systems menu.

2. Switch the speed warning on or off in the corresponding submenu.

Activating and deactivating the acoustic warning

In the Infotainment system:

1. Open the Assist systems menu.

2. Tap the Speed warning function button.

3. Activate or deactivate the acoustic warning in the corresponding option (→ Vehicle settings menu).

The acoustic warning is always activated when the vehicle’s drive system is activated.

Adjusting the warning threshold

You can adjust the warning thresholds of the speed warning function manually.

In the Infotainment system:

1. Open the Assist systems menu.

2. Tap the Speed warning function button.

3. To select the level for the warning thresholds, tap

in the Warning threshold menu option (→ Vehicle settings menu).

When the vehicle’s drive system is activated, the warning thresholds of the speed warning are always reset to the default

value.

Activating and deactivating the change tone

The change tone informs the driver acoustically about a change in the speed limits. You can switch off the change tone manually if

required.

In the Infotainment system:

1. Open the Assist systems menu.

2. Tap the Speed warning function button.

3. Activate or deactivate the change tone in the corresponding option (→ Vehicle settings menu).

Hiding fault messages via the multifunction steering wheel

1. Press the

button on the multifunction steering wheel.

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 menu in the Infotainment system.

In trailer mode, display of the valid speed limits can be adjusted to the type of trailer and, depending on the country, to legal

requirements.

In the Infotainment system:

1. Open the Assist systems menu.

2. Tap the Trailer detection function button.

3. To adapt the warning threshold specifically for trailer mode, tap

in the Warning at over menu option (→ Vehicle settings

menu).

If the system detects that the maximum permitted speed has been exceeded, it shows this visually on the instrument cluster display by

a flashing speed limit detected by the system and, depending on setting, also issues an acoustic warning . A warning is issued in two

warning levels.

On the instrument cluster display: detected violation of

maximum permitted speed (illustration).

Speed warning – Level 1

Violation of maximum permitted speed detected.

The speed limit detected by the system flashes continuously in the instrument cluster and, depending on equipment, in the head-up

display → Fig. 1.

Speed warning – Level 2

Progressive violation of maximum permitted speed detected.

An acoustic warning sounds. The speed limit detected by the system flashes continuously in the instrument cluster and, depending on

equipment, in the head-up display → Fig. 1.

The second warning level is triggered if the speed continues to increase above the speed limit.

The second warning level is cancelled again when the driver actively slows down.

Advanced Road Sign Display is outside the operating region

An acoustic warning sounds. A white indicator lamp is shown in the instrument cluster display. A text message is also displayed on the

instrument cluster display and in the Vehicle status menu.

—No data available for this region. The Advanced Road Sign Display system is not supported in the country in which you are currently

travelling.

Advanced Road Sign Display is not available

An acoustic warning sounds. A yellow indicator lamp is displayed on the instrument cluster display in combination with the yellow

central warning lamp. A text message is also displayed on the instrument cluster display and in the Vehicle status menu.

—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).

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

replacement parts).

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

and replacement parts).

—The camera was deactivated automatically due to a high ambient temperature or prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. When the

camera is available again, the Advanced Road Sign Display system will also be available once more. Deactivate and reactivate the

vehicle’s drive system.

—Fault or malfunction. Deactivate and reactivate the vehicle’s drive system.

— If the problem persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

Advanced Road Sign Display is partially deactivated

A white indicator lamp is shown in the instrument cluster display.

The default settings for the speed warning have been changed:

—Check whether the speed warning is deactivated (→ Advanced Road Sign Display).

—Check whether the acoustic warning is activated (→ Advanced Road Sign Display).

—Check whether the default warning threshold has been changed (→ Advanced Road Sign Display).

Driver Assist Systems for Your Volkswagen ID.5 SUV First Generation (2021-2025)

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