Get Driver assistance systems -> Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Eight Generation (2014-2023)

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.

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

⇒

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.

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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