The yellow indicator light
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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.
⇒
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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