Get Driving -> Introduction to the topic (Driver assist systems) Guide for Volkswagen T-Roc SUV First Generation (2017-2025)

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle has driver assist systems that increase comfort and convenience when driving.

Some of these driver assist systems use sensors or cameras for operation (also referred to as “sensors” below). These are visible to

you in some cases and in other cases not.

The sensors and cameras visually detect the vehicle surroundings using ultrasound or radar waves.

Installed sensors

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the following sensors may be installed:

—Radar sensor in the front of the vehicle.

—Radar sensors in the rear of the vehicle.

—Camera behind the windscreen.

—Ultrasound sensors in the front of the vehicle.

—Ultrasound sensors in the rear of the vehicle.

Information on the respective sensor locations is provided in the vehicle overviews .

WARNING

The driver assist systems is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operate only within the limits of the respective

system. The driver assist systems cannot detect all driving situations and may not react or may warn or react with a delay or in an

undesired way. If you do not pay due attention, 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 always responsible for all driving tasks.

● Observe the limits of the sensors and the system limits of the individual systems.

● Adapt your speed and the distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.

● Be ready at all times to override or cancel automatic interventions.

● Observe the information on the instrument cluster display and respond according to the displays if permitted by the traffic

situation.

● Do not use the driver assist systems if you suspect there is a problem or damage.

Limits of the radar sensors

Driver assist systems that use radar sensors can react unexpectedly, with a delay or not at all in the following situations:

—Driving in poor weather conditions, e.g. heavy rain, snow or heavy spray.

—Driving through road works, tunnels or toll stations.

—Driving on winding roads, e.g. mountain roads.

—Over crests or through dips.

—Driving offroad.

—Driving in multi-storey car parks.

—Driving on roads with embedded metal objects, e.g. railway tracks.

—Driving on roads with loose chippings.

—In complex driving situations, e.g. traffic islands.

—After external force on components in the area of the radar sensors, e.g. after a rear-end collision.

—The radar sensors are covered, dirty, displaced or damaged.

Limits of the camera behind the windscreen

Driver assist systems that use the camera behind the windscreen can react unexpectedly, with a delay or not at all in the following

situations:

—Over crests or through dips.

—Driving through road works.

—Driving offroad.

—Driving in poor weather conditions, e.g. heavy rain, snow, fog or heavy spray, and on poor roads.

—When the sun is low in the sky, in darkness or with glare from oncoming vehicles.

—The camera is temporarily unavailable due to prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or high ambient temperatures.

—The camera window is covered, dirty or damaged.

—The camera has been displaced.

Delayed response

If the sensor system is exposed to environmental conditions that impair sensor functioning, the driver assist systems may detect this

only after a certain delay. For this reason, any restrictions to functions may be displayed only after a delay at the start of the journey

and when driving .

Limits in certain driving situations

Driving through bends.

The sensors always measure straight ahead. For this reason, vehicles may be incorrectly detected or vehicles driving ahead not

detected in tight bends.

Narrow vehicle.

Vehicles that are driving outside the sensor range in close proximity to your vehicle, e.g. motorbikes, cannot be detected.

Vehicle changes lane.

Vehicles that change into your lane directly in front of your vehicle cannot be detected. This also applies to vehicles with bodies or

attachments that project beyond the vehicle.

Specific system limits

In addition to the limits of the sensors, each driver assist system also has additional functionally related system limits. Also observe

these:

—Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (→ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)).

—Predictive cruise control system (→ Predictive cruise control system).

—Automatic Emergency Braking (Front Assist) (→ Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist)).

—Lane keeping system (Lane Assist) (→ Lane keeping system (Lane Assist)).

—Semi-automated driving assistance (Travel Assist) (→ Travel Assist).

—Lane change system (Side Assist) (→ Lane change system (Side Assist)).

—Advanced Road Sign Display (→ Advanced Road Sign Display).

No or restricted sensor visibility in forward direction

Some of the sensors at the front of the vehicle are not available or their availability is restricted. The yellow symbol and a text message

are displayed for a few seconds.

—The sensor areas are dirty or the visibility of the sensors is impaired due to the weather conditions (e.g. snow) or due to detergent

deposits or coatings. Clean the sensor areas at the front of the vehicle and on the windscreen (→ Vehicle care).

—The sensor areas are obstructed by add-on parts, number plate holders with trim frames or stickers. Keep the area around the

sensors clear (→ Accessories and replacement parts).

—The sensors have been displaced or damaged, for example due to damage to the front of the vehicle or the windscreen. Check

whether damage is visible (→ Accessories and replacement parts).

—Paint work or structural modifications were carried out on the front of the vehicle or windscreen (→ Repairs and technical

modifications).

—Fault or malfunction. Switch off and restart the engine.

—When the cause of the problem has been rectified, some driver assist systems will initially remain unavailable. Drive a short distance

until the indicator lamp goes out and the driver assist systems are operational again. If the problem persists, go to a suitably

qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

If the sensor visibility is restricted, driver assist systems may not be available or may be available only to a limited extent.

Observe any other indicator lamps of the driver assist systems (→ Symbols in the instrument cluster).

Depending on the malfunction, additional information may be displayed in the vehicle status (→ Vehicle settings menu).

The cruise control system helps to maintain a speed set by the driver.

Speed range

The cruise control system is available when driving forwards at speeds from around 20 km/h (around 15 mph).

Driving with the cruise control system

You can exceed the stored speed at any time, e.g. to overtake. Control is interrupted for the duration of the acceleration manoeuvre

and is then resumed with the stored speed.

Displays

When the cruise control system is switched on, the instrument cluster display shows the stored speed and the status of the cruise

control system.

One of the following indicator lamps will light up depending on the driving situation:

Cruise control system switched on, control active.

Cruise control system switched on, system control not active.

If no speed is stored, the instrument cluster display shows

instead of the speed.

Changing gear

Cruise control is interrupted as soon as you depress the clutch pedal and is resumed automatically after the gear change.

Driving downhill

The vehicle cannot maintain the stored speed in all driving situations. Always be prepared to brake the vehicle.

1. Shift down before extended downhill stretches.

In this way you will make use of the engine braking effect and relieve the load on the brakes.

WARNING

The use of the cruise control system can lead to accidents and serious injuries or even death if traffic does not allow you to drive at a

safe distance from the vehicle in front at a constant speed.

● Adapt your speed and the distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions. The driver is

responsible for the vehicle speed at all times.

● Never use the cruise control system in heavy traffic, if the distance to the vehicles in front is insufficient, on steep or winding

roads, on slippery road surfaces, e.g. due to snow, ice, on wet roads, loose chippings, or on flooded roads.

● Never use the cruise control system when driving offroad or on unpaved road surfaces.

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