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

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.