Get Driving -> Lane change system (Side Assist) Guide for Volkswagen T-Roc SUV First Generation (2017-2025)

The lane change system (Side Assist) helps the driver to recognise the traffic situation behind the vehicle.

Radar sensors behind the rear bumper cover monitor the area behind the vehicle. The system measures the distance and difference in

speed in relation to other vehicles and uses visual signals in the mirror glass of the exterior mirrors to inform the driver.

Use Side Assist only on surfaced roads.

Speed range

When Side Assist is switched on, Side Assist is active from a speed of around 15 km/h (around 9 mph). Side Assist is deactivated at a

vehicle speed below around 10 km/h (around 6 mph).

WARNING

Side Assist cannot replace the driver’s attention and operates only within the limits of the system. Side Assist cannot recognise all

driving situations or all objects in the surroundings and may possibly not issue a warning or may issue a warning with a delay or when

not desired. 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 and lane

changes.

● Observe the system limits (→ Lane change system (Side Assist)).

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

● Your hands should always be on the steering wheel so that you can steer at any time.

● Observe the displays in the exterior mirror housings and on the instrument cluster display and act in accordance with the requests.

Limits of the sensors

Side Assist recognises driving situations using the radar sensors at the rear of the vehicle.

Observe the limits of the radar sensors (→ Sensors) and always pay due attention.

Function limitations

In addition to the situations specified in the section on the limits of the sensors, Side Assist may not interpret the traffic situation

correctly in the following situations, among others:

—When driving in the middle of two lanes.

—When road lanes are of varying width.

—Where there are special roadside structures, e.g. high or offset crash barriers.

Side Assist also does not detect stationary vehicles.

Restricted visibility

It may be hard to see the display in the exterior mirror in direct sunlight.

Calibration

The radar sensors calibrate themselves once in the first few kilometres after vehicle delivery and if the sensors are repaired. The sensor

range may be limited during the calibration phase.

Switching on and off

You can view the current status of Side Assist on the instrument cluster display and in the Infotainment system. You can also switch

Side Assist on and off there.

On the display of the instrument cluster:

1. Press the

button.

2. Switch Side 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 Side Assist on or off in the corresponding submenu.

After switching on, the yellow

indicator lamp in the mirror glass of the exterior mirrors lights up once briefly.

Deactivation for trailer towing

If you use the factory-fitted towing bracket and have set up the necessary electrical connection, Side Assist switches off automatically.

Once a trailer is electrically connected to the vehicle and the driver pulls away, a notification appears in the instrument cluster display

to inform the driver that Side Assist has been deactivated. After you have disconnected the electrical connection, Side Assist is

switched back on automatically.

If the towing bracket is not a factory-fitted towing bracket, you must manually switch off Side Assist and then switch it back on again.

Displays in the exterior mirror

In the mirror glass of the exterior mirrors: Side Assist display.

Flashing: a vehicle has been detected in the blind spot and the turn signal has also been activated in the direction of the detected

vehicle.

Lit up: your vehicle is being overtaken or you are overtaking another vehicle with a speed difference of up to around 15 km/h

(around 9 mph).

No display will be shown if the overtaking manoeuvre is much faster.

The faster another vehicle approaches, the earlier there is a corresponding display in the exterior mirror.

Lane change system “Side Assist Plus”

If the vehicle is equipped with a lane keeping system (Lane Assist) and Lane Assist is switched on, you will be warned by a corrective

steering intervention when changing lanes during a possible critical situation (information level, warning level). The steering

intervention also occurs when you have activated the turn signal for the corresponding direction. If you override the steering

intervention, the steering wheel vibrates to give an additional warning. For this, steering wheel vibration must be activated in the

Assist systems menu in the Infotainment system.

Brightness

The brightness of the visual display will change automatically depending on the ambient light levels.

You can adjust the basic brightness of the display in the Assist systems menu in the Infotainment system. Side Assist is not active

during the adjusting procedure.

Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and therefore change automatically when the

user account changes.

Side Assist fault

Fault or malfunction. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster display lights up yellow. The yellow central warning lamp also

lights up.

1. Switch off and restart the engine.

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

No sensor visibility, fault message, system switches itself off

—Clean the radar sensors and remove stickers or accessories from the radar sensors or bumper (→ Vehicle care, exterior),

(→ Accessories and replacement parts).

—Check for any visible damage (→ Accessories and replacement parts).

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

The system will be available again only after you have switched the ignition off and back on again and switched on Side Assist.

The system is not responding as expected

—The radar sensors are dirty. Clean the radar sensors (→ Vehicle care, exterior).

—The radar sensors are covered by water.

—The view of the radar sensors is impaired due to the weather conditions, e.g. snow, or due to dirt, detergent deposits or coatings.

Clean the radar sensors (→ Vehicle care, exterior).

—The system limits have been exceeded (→ Lane change system (Side Assist)).

—The vehicle is damaged in the area of the radar sensors, e.g. due to parking collisions. Check for any visible damage (→ Accessories

and replacement parts).

—The view of the radar sensors is impaired by add-on parts, bicycle carrier systems or stickers. Keep the area around the radar sensors

free (→ Accessories and replacement parts).

—Paint work or structural modifications have been carried out in the area of the radar sensors, at the rear of the vehicle or on the

running gear (→ Repairs and technical modifications).

—The side windows have been retrofitted with tinted window films (→ Repairs and technical modifications).

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

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