Front Assist and all the included functions (depending on equipment and country) are automatically switched on when you switch on
the ignition.
However, Front Assist is not available or only partially available as long as the white indicator lamp is lit up.
Volkswagen recommends that Front Assist and the distance warning are switched on at all times. Exceptions (→ Autonomous
Emergency Braking (Front Assist)).
Switching on and off
You can switch Front Assist on and off manually when the vehicle is stationary.
On the display of the instrument cluster:
1. Press the
button.
2. Switching Front Assist on or off.
Depending on equipment, the
In the Infotainment system:
button is either on the multifunction steering wheel or on the turn signal lever.
1. Open the Assist systems menu.
2. Switch Front Assist on or off in the corresponding submenu.
If you switch off Front Assist, the advance warning and distance warning will also be switched off. The yellow indicator lamp
lights up in the instrument cluster display.
Setting
If Front Assist is switched on, you can switch the distance warning on and off in the Assist systems menu of the Infotainment system,
depending on the vehicle equipment and country. This is initially always set corresponding to your previous journey.
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