2014-2023 Volkswagen Passat SUV Driver assistance systems User Manual
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Driver assistance systems  
Cruise control system  
Introduction  
The cruise control system helps to  
maintain a set speed.  
Speed range  
The CCS is available at speeds above 15 mph (20 km/h).  
Driving with cruise control system  
You can override the stored speed at any time, for example, to pass another vehicle. Cruise control is paused while the vehicle accelerates and then resumes the  
stored speed.  
Displays  
If the CCS is switched on, the instrument cluster display indicates the stored speed and the status of the CCS:  
CCS active.  
CCS active (alternative display).  
Small or gray: CCS is not regulating the speed.  
Large or white: CCS is regulating the speed.  
If no speed is stored, the instrument cluster display shows  
instead of the speed.  
Driving downhill  
The vehicle cannot maintain the saved speed in all driving situations. Always be ready to apply the brakes.  
1. Downshift before traveling downhill for extended periods.  
This will enable you to utilize the engine braking effect and reduce the load on the brakes.  
WARNING  
If it is not possible to drive safely with enough distance and a constant speed, using the CCS may cause accidents and serious injuries.  
Never use the CCS when visibility is poor, when there is not enough distance, or when roads are steep, winding, flooded, or slippery, for example from  
snow, ice, moisture, or gravel.  
Never use the CCS when driving off-road or on unpaved roads.  
Always adapt your speed and remain a safe distance to vehicles driving ahead according to the visual, weather, road, and traffic conditions.  
To reduce the risk of activating the CCS unintentionally, always turn off the cruise control system after using it.  
It is dangerous to resume the stored speed if that speed is too fast for the current road, traffic, or weather conditions.  
Operating the cruise control system  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
Introduction.  
Fig. 95 Left side of the multi-function steering wheel.  
Switching on  
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1. Press the  
button.  
No speed is saved. At this stage, the limiter will not yet start regulating your speed.  
Starting the Cruise Control System  
1. Press the  
button while driving.  
The CCS stores and controls the current speed.  
Setting the speed  
You can adjust the stored speed while the CCS is regulating the speed:  
+ 1 mph (1 km/h): Press the  
- 1 mph (1 km/h): Press the  
button.  
button.  
To change the stored speed continuously, press and hold the respective button.  
The vehicle adjusts to the current speed by accelerating or decelerating. The vehicle does not brake actively.  
Canceling Adaptive Cruise Control  
1. Press the  
or  
button briefly.  
Or: Press the brake pedal.  
The vehicle speed remains stored in the system.  
Resuming the Cruise Control System  
1. Press the  
button.  
The CCS resumes and maintains the stored speed.  
Switching off  
1. Press and hold the  
button.  
The CCS is switched off and the stored speed is deleted.  
Troubleshooting  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
Introduction.  
Cruise control system is malfunctioning  
Malfunction. The white indicator light comes on. In addition, the yellow central warning light  
lights up.  
1. Switch off CCS and seek assistance from suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting your Volkswagen dealership.  
Control is canceled automatically  
The vehicle has exceeded the stored speed for an extended period.  
The selector lever is not in the D or S selector lever position.  
Brake assistance systems, for example ASR or ESC, are active.  
The vehicle has been braked by Front Assist.  
If the problem persists, switch off CCS and seek assistance from suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting your Volkswagen  
dealership.  
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)  
Introduction  
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)  
maintains your selected speed. When  
the vehicle approaches a vehicle driving  
ahead, the ACC adjusts the speed  
automatically and maintains your set  
distance to the vehicle driving ahead.  
Does this vehicle have ACC?  
The vehicle has ACC, if you can adjust ACC settings in the menus in the instrument cluster.  
Speed range  
You can set a speed between approx. 20 mph (approx. 30 km/h) and approx. 100 mph (approx. 160 km/h). The maximum speed that you can set may be lower,  
depending on the vehicle equipment and country.  
Driving with ACC  
You can override the ACC system at any time. Adaptive Cruise Control is canceled when you apply the brakes. When you accelerate, Adaptive Cruise Control is  
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paused while accelerating and then resumed.  
Adaptive Cruise Control is stopped at speeds below approximately 11 mph (approximately 18 km/h). ACC cannot bring the vehicle to a complete stop.  
Driver intervention request  
If automatic deceleration by the ACC is not sufficient or the system limits are reached, the ACC will prompt you – with a message in the instrument cluster –  
to also apply the brakes. The red warning light will also turn on and a warning tone will sound. Take over steering and be ready to brake.  
Radar sensor  
ACC detects driving situations using a radar sensor in the front of the vehicle. The radar sensor has a range of up to approx. 120 m (approx. 400 ft).  
WARNING  
The intelligent technology of the ACC cannot overcome the natural laws of physics and can operate only within the limits of the system. Never allow the  
increased convenience to tempt you into taking risks. Careless or unintended use of the ACC system can cause accidents and serious injuries. The system  
cannot replace the driver's attention.  
Always adapt your speed and distance to vehicles driving ahead based on the visual, weather, road, and traffic conditions.  
Never use ACC when visibility is poor or when roads are steep, winding, flooded, or slippery, for example due to snow, ice, moisture, or gravel.  
Never use ACC when driving off-road or on unpaved roads. ACC is only designed for use on paved roads.  
Take over steering immediately if a driver intervention prompt appears in the instrument cluster display or the deceleration by ACC is not sufficient.  
Apply the brakes if the vehicle continues to roll unintentionally, e.g. after a driver intervention prompt.  
Always be ready to resume control of the vehicle speed.  
ACC limitations  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
Introduction.  
When should I not use ACC?  
The ACC system is not suitable in the following situations. Canceling Adaptive Cruise Control  
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Introduction:  
When driving in heavy rain, snow, or spray  
When driving through construction zones, tunnels or toll stations.  
When driving on winding roads, for example, mountain roads  
When driving off-road  
When driving in parking ramps  
When driving on roads with embedded metal objects, such as railroad tracks  
When driving on gravel roads  
When driving on roads with multiple lanes if vehicles are driving slowly in the passing lane  
WARNING  
If you use ACC in the situations mentioned, accidents and serious injuries can result and legal regulations could be violated.  
Delayed reaction  
If the radar sensor is exposed to environmental conditions that limit its function, the system may have a delayed response to this. Therefore, the display that  
indicates that functions are restricted may be delayed when you first start driving or while driving ⇒  
Introduction.  
Unrecognizable objects  
ACC only detects vehicles that are moving in the same direction. The following will not be detected:  
Pedestrians  
Animals  
Stationary vehicles  
Vehicles crossing the street or oncoming vehicles  
Other stationary obstacles  
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Fig. 96 Turning and stationary vehicles.  
If, for example, a vehicle detected by the ACC turns or changes lanes and there is a stationary vehicle in front of this vehicle, the ACC will not react to the stationary  
vehicle fig. 96.  
Curves  
Fig. 97 Driving around curves.  
The radar sensor only measures straight ahead. Therefore, on tight curves, vehicles may be detected by mistake or vehicles driving ahead may not be detected  
fig. 97.  
Vehicles outside the sensor range  
Fig. 98 Narrow vehicle.  
Fig. 99 Changing lanes.  
The ACC may not react, may react with a delay, or may react in a way that is not desired in the following situations:  
If there are vehicles that are driving close to your vehicle but outside the sensor range, such as motorcycles fig. 98.  
If vehicles change to your lane close in front of your vehicle fig. 99.  
If vehicles have objects or accessories projecting out of the vehicle.  
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Switching ACC on and off  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
Introduction.  
Fig. 100 Left side of the multi-function steering wheel.  
Switching on  
1. Press the  
button.  
ACC is not yet functioning.  
Starting the Cruise Control System  
1. Press the  
button while driving forward.  
ACC saves the current speed and maintains the set distance. If the current speed is outside the specified speed range, the ACC adjusts the minimum speed  
(when driving too slowly) or the maximum speed (when driving too quickly).  
The following indicator lights may turn on depending on the driving situation:  
ACC is regulating.  
ACC regulating (alternative display).  
No vehicle is detected driving ahead.  
Vehicle driving ahead is detected (white).  
Canceling Adaptive Cruise Control  
1. Press the or button briefly.  
Or: Press the brake pedal.  
If the respective indicator light for the driving situation lights up gray, the speed and distance are saved.  
Resuming the Cruise Control System  
1. Press the  
button.  
ACC assumes the last set speed and the last set distance. The instrument cluster display shows the set speed, and indicator lights turn on corresponding to the  
driving situation.  
Switching off  
1. Press and hold the  
button.  
The set speed is deleted.  
Adjusting the ACC settings  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
Introduction.  
Setting the distance  
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Fig. 101 In the instrument cluster display: set distance  
(general example, ACC is regulating).  
You can set the distance at five levels from very short to very long:  
1. Press the  
button and then the  
button repeatedly until the preferred distance is set.  
. Heed the country-specific regulations for minimum distance.  
button, or press  
.
Or: Press the  
The instrument cluster display shows the selected level fig. 101  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can go to either the instrument cluster menu or the Infotainment system menu to configure the distance that your vehicle  
should maintain from the vehicle in front when Adaptive Cruise Control is activated.  
If ACC is not regulating, the set distance and the vehicle will not be highlighted on the instrument cluster display.  
Setting the speed  
You can adjust the stored speed within the specified speed range using the buttons on the multi-function steering wheel as follows:  
+ 1 mph (1 km/h): Press the  
- 1 mph (1 km/h): Press the  
button.  
button.  
To change the stored speed continuously, press and hold the respective button.  
WARNING  
If the vehicle is less than the minimum distance from the vehicle ahead and the difference in speed between the vehicle ahead and your own vehicle is so great  
that the speed deceleration from the ACC is not sufficient, there is a risk of a rear end collision. The braking distance also increases during rainfall and winter  
road conditions.  
ACC may not be able to detect all driving situations correctly.  
Always be ready to apply the brakes yourself.  
If you press the accelerator pedal, you will override the speed and distance control. In this case, ACC will not brake automatically.  
Heed the country-specific regulations regarding minimum distance.  
Always set a longer distance when there is rain, snow, or poor visibility.  
Adjusting the Adaptive Cruise Control system settings  
You can influence how the ACC reacts in a sporty driving style:  
Vehicles with Driving Mode Selection: Select the desired driving mode.  
Vehicles without Driving Mode Selection: Select the desired driving mode in the Assistance systems menu in the Infotainment system.  
Troubleshooting  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
or ACC not available or temporarily not available  
The indicator light comes on yellow or red.  
Introduction.  
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The radar sensor is dirty. Clean the radar sensor ⇒ Vehicle care.  
The visibility of the radar sensor is limited due to weather conditions, such as snow, or from soap residue or coatings. Clean the radar sensor ⇒ Vehicle care  
Radar sensor visibility is limited by attachments, decorative frames on license plate holders, or stickers. Clear the area around the radar sensor.  
The radar sensor is misaligned or damaged, for example as a result of damage to the front of the vehicle. Check if there is noticeable damage ⇒ Repairs and  
technical modifications.  
Malfunction or fault. Stop the engine and restart.  
Painting work was carried out on or structural modifications were made to the front of the vehicle.  
The original Volkswagen emblem is not used.  
If the problem persists, seek assistance from suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting your Volkswagen dealership.  
ACC is not functioning as expected  
The radar sensor is dirty. Clean the radar sensor ⇒ Vehicle care.  
The system limitations are not adhered to ⇒ ACC limitations.  
The brakes are overheating, and the ACC has been automatically canceled. Let the brakes cool down and check the function again.  
If the problem persists, seek assistance from suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting your Volkswagen dealership.  
The Adaptive Cruise Control cannot start  
Make sure the following requirements are met:  
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: A gear is engaged for driving forward.  
Vehicle speed is at least 25 km/h (16 mph).  
The brake lights on the vehicle are functioning.  
ESC and ASR are not regulating.  
The brake pedal is not being pressed.  
Unusual noises during automatic braking  
This is normal and not a cause for concern.  
Front Assist  
Introduction  
Front Assist can recognize impending  
forward collisions and warn the driver.  
In addition, the system can provide  
support when braking and initiate an  
automatic braking maneuver.  
The Front Assist system can help to avoid accidents but cannot replace the driver's attention.  
Front Assist works solely within the system limitations. Warning times vary depending on the Traffic Situation and the driving behavior.  
Range of functions  
Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) includes the following extended functions, depending on the vehicle equipment and the country:  
Pedestrian Monitoring.  
The functions named are (if available) automatically active if Front Assist is switched on.  
Recognizable objects  
Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) can recognize the following objects, depending on the vehicle equipment and the country:  
Vehicles.  
Bikes.  
Pedestrians.  
Driving with Front Assist  
You can cancel automatic braking interventions by moving the steering wheel or pressing the accelerator pedal.  
Automatic braking  
Front Assist can brake the vehicle to a stop. The vehicle will not be held at a stop after that. Press the brake pedal.  
The brake pedal feels more firm during an automatic braking maneuver.  
Detecting the driving situation  
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Front Assist detects driving situations using radar sensors in the front of the vehicle. The range of the radar sensor is up to approximately 400 ft (120 m).  
WARNING  
The intelligent technology of Front Assist cannot overcome the natural laws of physics and it can only operate within the limits of the system. Do not allow the  
increased convenience provided by the Front Assist system to tempt you into taking risks. The Front Assist system cannot prevent accidents and severe  
injuries automatically. The driver is always responsible for control of the vehicle.  
Always adapt your speed and remain a safe distance to vehicles driving ahead according to the visual, weather, road, and traffic conditions.  
Please be aware that Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) cannot detect all objects in the speed range ⇒ Front Assist limitations.  
When Front Assist warns you, brake the vehicle immediately or maneuver around the obstacle, depending on the driving situation.  
Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) may intervene when not desired, e.g. when the function is limited. Therefore, consider interrupting  
automatic Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) interventions if necessary.  
If you are unsure which functions the vehicle has included, consult suitably qualified professionals before starting your journey. Volkswagen recommends  
contacting your Volkswagen dealership.  
Warning levels and braking support  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
Introduction.  
Speed ranges  
Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) provides maximum support within these speed ranges:  
Response to vehicles: Approx. 3 mph (approx. 5 km/h) to approx. 155 mph (approx. 250 km/h).  
Response to bikes: Approx. 3 mph (approx. 5 km/h) to approx. 155 mph (approx. 250 km/h).  
Response to pedestrians: Approx. 3 mph (approx. 5 km/h) to approx. 40 mph (approx. 65 km/h).  
The support system can involve an advance warning, an immediate warning, automatic braking or braking support. A distance warning may also be displayed.  
Influencing factors  
Whether and in which speed range Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) reacts to the named objects is dependent on the following factors:  
Type of object.  
Movement direction of the object.  
Speed of the object.  
Speed of the vehicle.  
The work area can therefore be limited if the vehicle approaches an object very quickly and thus has little time to react.  
Furthermore, not all warning levels are passed through in all situations. Depending on the speed, there may not be, for example, an advance warning or immediate  
warning, but rather an automatic braking maneuver that occurs straight away, so as to best protect the detected object.  
Distance warning  
Front Assist detects if there is a safety hazard from following the vehicle ahead too closely.  
The indicator light turns on. Increase the distance.  
Advance warning  
Front Assist detects a possible collision and prepares the vehicle for possible emergency braking.  
A warning tone sounds and the warning light turns on. Apply the brakes or maneuver to avoid the collision.  
Immediate warning  
If you do not respond to the advance warning, the brakes may be applied briefly to indicate the increasing risk of a collision. Apply the brakes or maneuver to avoid  
the collision.  
Automatic braking  
Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) can brake the vehicle automatically in several stages of increasing braking force. Reducing the vehicle speed may  
help to reduce the damage resulting from a collision.  
Braking support  
If the system detects that you are not braking enough before an impending collision, Front Assist can increase the braking force and thus help to reduce the risk of  
collision. The braking support is only active as long as you are firmly pressing the brake pedal.  
Front Assist limitations  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
Introduction.  
Front Assist has physical and system limitations. Therefore, always pay attention and be ready to intervene as necessary.  
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Delayed reaction  
If the radar sensor is exposed to environmental conditions that limit its function, the system may have a delayed response to this. Therefore, the display that  
indicates that functions are restricted may be delayed when you first start driving or while driving ⇒  
Introduction.  
Unrecognizable objects  
Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) may not react or may react with a delay to the following objects:  
If vehicles are driving close to your vehicle but outside of the sensor range, for example vehicles that are staggered around your vehicle or motorcycles  
If vehicles change to your lane close in front of your vehicle  
If vehicles have objects or accessories projecting out of the vehicle  
If there are oncoming vehicles or vehicles crossing the street  
Stationary, oncoming or moving pedestrians in the direction of travel; generally no reaction to people without Pedestrian Monitoring.  
Stationary cyclists, oncoming cyclists or cyclists crossing the street.  
Pedestrians and cyclists who are not detected as such, for example because they are fully or partially hidden.  
Functional limitations  
Front Assist may not react, may react with a delay, or may react in a way that is not desired in the following situations:  
When driving around tight curves  
When driving in heavy rain, snow, or spray  
When driving in parking garages or tunnels.  
When driving on roads with embedded metal objects, such as railroad tracks  
When driving in reverse  
If ESC is regulating.  
If the radar sensor is dirty or obstructed  
If multiple brake lights on the vehicle are malfunctioning.  
If the vehicle is accelerating very quickly or the accelerator pedal is pressed all the way down  
In complex driving situations, such as around traffic islands  
In unclear traffic situations, for example if vehicles driving ahead are braking quickly or are turning  
If Front Assist is malfunctioning  
Switching off Front Assist  
Depending on the system, Front Assist may not be suitable in the following situations and must be switched off if they occur  
If the vehicle is not being driven on public roads, for example during off-road driving or on a racetrack.  
If the vehicle is being towed or transported  
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When attachments, for example an auxiliary headlight, obscure the radar sensor.  
If the radar sensor is malfunctioning  
Following a violent impact affecting components within the range of the radar sensor, e.g. following a rear-end collision.  
If there are multiple unwanted activations  
WARNING  
If you do not switch off Front Assist in the these situations, accidents and serious injuries could occur.  
Using Front Assist  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
Introduction.  
When you switch on the ignition, Front Assist will be automatically switched on.  
Volkswagen recommends always leaving Front Assist, distance warning, and advance warning switched on. For exceptions to this, see ⇒ Front Assist limitations.  
Switching on and off  
You can switch Autonomous Emergency Braking on and off manually and view the switched on condition.  
In the instrument cluster display:  
1. Press the  
button.  
2. Switch Autonomous Emergency Braking on or off.  
If you switch off Front Assist, the advance warning and distance warning will also be switched off. The yellow indicator light turns on in the instrument  
cluster display.  
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Adjusting the distance and advance warning setting  
If Front Assist is switched on, you can adjust the distance and advance warning setting as follows:  
1. Switch on or off your desired function in the instrument cluster menus ⇒ Operating the analog instrument cluster.  
Troubleshooting  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
Introduction.  
Front Assist is not available, and the radar sensor does not have sufficient visibility  
The radar sensor is dirty. Clean the radar sensor ⇒ Vehicle care.  
The visibility of the radar sensor is limited due to weather conditions, such as snow, or from soap residue or coatings. Clean the radar sensor ⇒ Vehicle care  
Radar sensor visibility is limited by attachments, decorative frames on license plate holders, or stickers. Clear the area around the radar sensor.  
The radar sensor is misaligned or damaged, for example as a result of damage to the front of the vehicle. Check if there is noticeable damage ⇒ Repairs and  
technical modifications.  
Painting work was carried out on or structural modifications were made to the front of the vehicle.  
The original Volkswagen emblem is not used.  
If the problem persists, turn off Autonomous Emergency Braking and contact suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting your  
Volkswagen dealership.  
Front Assist is not functioning as expected or has been triggered multiple times unnecessarily  
The radar sensor is dirty. Clean the radar sensor ⇒ Vehicle care.  
The system limitations are not adhered to ⇒ Front Assist limitations.  
If the problem persists, turn off Autonomous Emergency Braking and contact suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting your  
Volkswagen dealership.  
Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist)  
Introduction  
Lane Assist helps the driver to stay in a  
lane, within the system limitations. This  
function is not suitable for, and not  
designed for, autonomously keeping  
your vehicle in a lane.  
Lane Assist detects the lane markers using a camera behind the windshield. If the system detects that the vehicle is coming too close to a lane marker, the system  
warns the driver with corrective steering. The driver can override the corrective steering at any time.  
Speed range  
Lane Assist is ready to take control (active system status) when a lane marking is detected within the system limits above approximately 35 mph (60 km/h).  
WARNING  
The intelligent technology of Lane Assist cannot overcome the natural laws of physics and it can only operate within the limits of the system. Careless or  
unintended use of Lane Assist can cause accidents and serious injuries. The system cannot replace the driver’s attention and steering.  
Always adapt your speed and remain a safe distance to vehicles driving ahead according to the visual, weather, road, and traffic conditions.  
Always keep your hands on the steering wheel so that you are prepared to steer at any time. The driver is always responsible for keeping the vehicle  
within the lane.  
Override immediately by steering if the system intervenes when it should not.  
Pay attention to indicators in the instrument cluster display and respond to the prompts accordingly when the traffic situation allows.  
Always pay attention to the area around your vehicle and drive with anticipation.  
If the camera lens is dirty, covered, or damaged, Lane Assist may be limited.  
Lane Assist limitations  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
Introduction.  
Lane markings not detected or not correctly recognized  
Lane Assist does not correctly detect all lane markings. If lane markings are not recognized, Lane Assist may fail to intervene. Be prepared to steer at all times.  
Under certain circumstances, Lane Assist may incorrectly detect poor road surfaces, road structures or objects, reflections and glare as lane markings. Override  
immediately if the system intervenes when it should not.  
Switching off Lane Assist temporarily  
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In the following situations, Lane Assist may intervene when not desired or may fail to intervene when it should. Therefore, the driver's attention is especially  
important in these scenarios. Switch off Lane Assist temporarily:  
When the driving style is very dynamic.  
When weather or road conditions are poor  
In construction zones  
In front of bumps or dips in the road  
When not on highways or well-developed roads.  
WARNING  
If you do not switch off Lane Assist in the these situations, accidents and serious injuries could occur.  
Lane Assist is not available  
The system is not available under the following conditions (inactive system status):  
The vehicle speed is less than around 55 km/h (around 32 mph).  
Lane Assist has not detected a road lane marking.  
In tight curves.  
The traction control system is switched off.  
Temporarily, when the driving style is very dynamic.  
When the turn signals are switched on before a manual lane change.  
When the driver oversteers during a system intervention.  
When there is no reaction from the driver to a driver intervention prompt.  
“Blind Spot” Sensor “Plus”  
Steering intervention does not occur in vehicles without a “Blind Spot” Sensor when the turn signal is switched on.  
In vehicles that are also equipped with a “Blind Spot” Sensor, a warning appears when the turn signal is switched on when leaving the lane. The warning always  
appears when the system detects a situation that may be critical when changing lanes.  
Driving with Lane Assist  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
Introduction.  
Switching on and off  
You can view the switched on condition of the Lane Assist in the Settings menu of the driving data menu. You can also switch Lane Assist on and off there  
⇒ Settings menu.  
If there is a system malfunction, Lane Assist can turn off automatically.  
Displays  
Fig. 102 In the instrument cluster display: Lane Assist indicators.  
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Fig. 103 In the instrument cluster display: Lane Assist indicators.  
Lane marking detected. The system is ready to monitor on the indicated side.  
Lane marking detected. The system is monitoring on the indicated side.  
The system is not ready to monitor on the indicated side.  
One of the following indicator lights will light up, depending on the vehicle equipment and driving situation:  
System active and ready to control.  
System in operation (corrective steering intervention).  
If the indicator light does not light up, the system is not ready for operation on both sides (inactive system status) or is switched off.  
Driver intervention request  
If there is no steering activity, the system prompts you to drive in the center of your lane with an indicator in the instrument cluster display and warning chimes.  
If you do not respond accordingly, the system becomes inactive.  
Independently of steering activity, you are also prompted by an indicator on the instrument cluster display and by a warning chime to drive in the middle of the lane  
the corrective steering intervention takes a long time.  
Steering wheel vibration  
The following situations may cause the steering wheel to vibrate:  
A lane is no longer detected during a sharp corrective steering intervention by the system.  
Troubleshooting  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
Introduction.  
Malfunction message, Lane Assist is not available  
A message is shown in the instrument cluster display.  
The camera field of view is dirty. Clean the windshield ⇒ Vehicle care.  
The camera's view is limited due to weather conditions, such as snow, or from soap residue or coatings. Clean the windshield ⇒ Vehicle care.  
The camera's view is limited by attachments or stickers. Keep the area around the camera field of view clear.  
The camera is misaligned or damaged, for example as a result of damage to the windshield. Check if there is noticeable damage ⇒ Repairs and technical  
modifications.  
Malfunction or fault. Stop the engine and restart.  
If the problem persists, switch off Lane Assist and seek assistance from suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting your Volkswagen  
dealership.  
It can take a few seconds once the ignition has been switched on for a system fault to be recognized.  
The system is functioning differently than expected  
1. Do not mount any objects on the steering wheel.  
“Blind Spot” Monitor  
Introduction  
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The “Blind Spot” Monitor helps the  
driver by detecting traffic behavior  
behind the vehicle.  
Radar sensors monitor the area behind the vehicle. The system measures the distance and difference in speed to other vehicles and informs the driver through  
visual signals in the outside mirrors.  
System limitations  
Only use the “Blind Spot” Monitor on paved roads.  
Among other possibilities, the “Blind Spot” Monitor may not interpret the traffic situation correctly in the following situations:  
In tight curves.  
When driving in the center of two lanes.  
When lanes have different widths.  
When driving at the top of a hill.  
In poor weather conditions.  
When certain types of equipment are on the side of the road, such as high or offset guard rails.  
WARNING  
The intelligent technology of the “Blind Spot” Monitor cannot overcome the natural laws of physics and it can only operate within the limits of the system. Do not  
allow the increased convenience provided by the “Blind Spot” Monitor to tempt you into taking risks. Careless or unintended use of the “Blind Spot” Monitor can  
cause accidents and serious injuries. The system cannot replace the driver's attention.  
Always adapt your speed and remain a safe distance to vehicles driving ahead according to the visual, weather, road, and traffic conditions.  
Always keep your hands on the steering wheel so that you are prepared to steer at any time.  
Pay attention to the displays in the outside mirror glass and in the instrument cluster display, and act accordingly.  
Always pay attention to the area around your vehicle.  
Never use the “Blind Spot” Monitor if the radar sensors are dirty, covered, or damaged. The function of the system may be impaired in such cases.  
Sunlight may reduce the visibility of the indicator light in the outside mirrors.  
Driving with the “Blind Spot” Monitor  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
Introduction.  
Fig. 104 In the outside mirrors: Blind Spot Monitor indicator.  
Switching on and off  
1. Open the Settings menu in the driving data menu ⇒ Settings menu.  
2. Switch the “Blind Spot” Monitor on or off.  
When the “Blind Spot” Monitor is ready for operation, the yellow  
indicator light turns on one time briefly in the mirrors.  
The last saved system setting is also kept after the ignition is switched off and back on.  
System function  
The activated “Blind Spot” Monitor is active at speeds above approx. 9 mph (15 km/h).  
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The yellow indicator light  
fig. 104 lights up in the respective outside mirror in the following situations:  
When your vehicle is passed.  
When passing another vehicle and the difference in speed between the two vehicles is up to approximately 6 mph (approximately 10 km/h). There is no  
indicator if the passing speed is clearly faster.  
If a vehicle was detected in the blind spot and the turn signal on the side where the vehicle was detected is activated  
indicator light flashes.  
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Introduction, then the yellow  
The faster another vehicle approaches, the sooner the display in the outside mirror will turn on.  
“Blind Spot” Sensor “Plus”  
On vehicles with Lane Assist, the yellow  
indicator light will blink even without activating the turn signal when leaving a lane if Lane Assist is switched on (Active  
“Blind Spot” Monitor “Plus”). You will be notified of a potential critical situation (information level, warning level) with corrective steering. Corrective steering also  
occurs if the turn signal is activated for the respective side. If the corrective steering is overridden by the driver, an additional warning is given with a steering wheel  
vibration.  
Automatic deactivation  
The radar sensors for the “Blind Spot” Monitor switch off automatically if, for example, a permanent obstruction over a radar sensor is detected. For example, this  
could be from ice or snow covering the radar sensor.  
A message will appear in the instrument cluster display.  
If the “Blind Spot” Monitor was deactivated automatically, the system can only be reactivated after switching the ignition off and back on.  
Troubleshooting  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
Introduction.  
“Blind Spot” Monitor malfunction  
Malfunction or fault. The yellow indicator light turns on.  
1. Contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting your Volkswagen dealership.  
System is malfunctioning  
Clean the radar sensors and remove the sticker or attachments from the radar sensors, mirror glass and the bumper ⇒ Exterior care and cleaning.  
Check if there is any noticeable damage.  
The system is functioning differently than expected  
The radar sensors could be dirty. In addition to dirt and snow, the sensor range can also be impaired by soap residue or other coatings ⇒ Exterior care and  
cleaning.  
The system conditions are not met ⇒  
Introduction.  
The radar sensors could be covered by water.  
The vehicle could be damaged in the radar sensor area, for example from parking barriers.  
The coverage areas of the radar sensors could be blocked by attachments, for example by bicycle carriers.  
The paint may have been changed or other structural modifications may have bee made near the radar sensors, for example to the front of the vehicle or to the  
suspension.  
The rear bumper has been painted with vehicle paint that is not approved by Volkswagen. Other types of paint may impair the function or cause it to  
malfunction.  
The side mirrors may be covered with after-market tinting films.  
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