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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 20 km/h (around 12 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.

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

Depending on equipment, you can activate and deactivate the acoustic warning manually.

1. Open the Assist systems menu.

2. Tap Attention Monitor.

3. Activate or deactivate the acoustic warning in the corresponding option.

Adjusting the sensitivity

Depending on equipment, 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 Attention Monitor.

3. Select sensitivity in the Sensitivity submenu.

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. The warning has up to three stages.

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.

Driver Attention Monitor is 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.

—Check the causes and remedies described in the information on the Driver Attention Monitor.

—Fault or malfunction. Switch off and restart the engine. Check the settings for the Driver Attention Monitor in the Infotainment

system.

—The system limits of the Driver Attention Monitor are not met (→ Driver Attention Monitor).

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

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