Get ?Blind Spot? Monitor Guide for Volkswagen Taos SUV First Generation (2022-2025)

Troubleshooting

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

The system is triggered unwantedly or is functioning differently than expected

Malfunction or fault.

Switch off the Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist).

Do not use semi-automated driving assistance (Travel Assist).

Contact suitably qualiﬁed professionals to have the system checked. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

“Blind Spot” Monitor

Introduction

The “Blind Spot” Monitor helps the

driver by detecting traffic behavior

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 to other vehicles and informs the driver through visual signals in the outside mirrors.

Only use the “Blind Spot” Monitor on paved roads.

Speed range

When the “Blind Spot” Monitor is switched on, it is active at speeds above approx. 15 km/h (approx. 9 mph).

WARNING

The “Blind Spot” Monitor is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. The

“Blind Spot” Monitor cannot detect all driving situations and all objects in the surrounding environment, and may not

provide warnings, may provide warnings with a delay, or may provide warnings in a way that is not desired. If you are

careless, there is a risk of accidents, serious injuries and death.

Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the

vehicle and changing lanes.

Observe the system limitations ⇒ System limitations of the “Blind Spot” Monitor.

Always adapt your speed and distance to vehicles driving ahead based on the visual, weather, road, and trafﬁc

conditions.

Always keep your hands on the steering wheel so that you are prepared to steer at any time.

Pay attention to the displays in the outside mirror glass and in the instrument cluster display, and act accordingly.

System limitations of the “Blind Spot” Monitor

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

Limits of the sensor system

The “Blind Spot” Monitor detects driving situations via the radar sensors in the rear area.

Note the limits of the radar sensors ⇒ Limits of the sensor system and always pay attention!

Functional limitations

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Among other possibilities, the “Blind Spot” Monitor may not interpret the trafﬁc situation correctly in the following situations:

When driving in the center of two lanes.

When lanes have different widths.

When certain types of equipment are on the side of the road, such as high or offset guard rails.

Restricted visibility

Sunlight may reduce the visibility of the indicator light in the outside mirrors.

Driving with the “Blind Spot” Monitor

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

Switching on and off

You can view the switched on condition of the “blind spot” sensor in the instrument cluster display and in the Infotainment

system. You can also switch the “Blind Spot” sensor on and off there.

In the instrument cluster display:

1. Press the

button.

2. Switch the “Blind Spot” Monitor on or off.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the

and high beam lever.

button is located either on the multi-function steering wheel or the turn signa

In the Infotainment system:

1. Open the Assistance systems menu.

2. Switch the “Blind Spot” Monitor on or off in the corresponding submenu.

When the “Blind Spot” Monitor is ready for operation, the yellow

mirrors.

indicator light comes on once brieﬂy in the outside

If there is a system malfunction, the “Blind Spot” Monitor may switch off automatically.

Displays in the outside mirror

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Fig. 120 In the mirror glass of the outside mirrors: Blind Spot Monitor indicator.

Flashing: A vehicle has been detected in the blind spot and the turn signal in the direction of the detected vehicle has

also been activated.

lit: your own vehicle is being overtaken or you are overtaking another vehicle with a speed

difference of up to approx. 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph).

There is no indicator if the passing speed is clearly faster.

The faster another vehicle approaches, the sooner the display in the outside mirrors will turn on.

“Blind Spot” Sensor “Plus”

On vehicles with Lane Assist, the yellow

indicator light in the instrument cluster display will ﬂash even without activating

the turn signal when leaving a lane if Lane Assist is switched on (“Blind Spot” Monitor “Plus”). You will be notiﬁed of a potentia

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. To do so, the steering wheel vibration must be activated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment

system.

Troubleshooting

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

“Blind Spot” Monitor malfunction

Malfunction or fault. The yellow indicator light in the instrument cluster display lights up.

1. Malfunction or fault. Stop the engine and restart.

2. If the problem persists, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen

recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Malfunctioning sensor view, malfunction message, system switches off automatically

Clean the radar sensors and remove stickers or attachments from the radar sensors or the bumper ⇒ Exterior care and

cleaning, ⇒ Sensors and Cameras.

Check if there is any noticeable damage ⇒ Sensors and Cameras.

If the problem persists, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen

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recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

The system only becomes available again once you have switched the ignition off and back on and switched on the “Blind

Spot” Monitor.

The system is functioning differently than expected

The radar sensors could be dirty. Clean the radar sensors ⇒ Exterior care and cleaning.

The radar sensors could be covered by water.

The view of the radar sensors is limited due to weather conditions, such as snow, or due to dirt, soap residue or coatings

Clean the radar sensors ⇒ Exterior care and cleaning.

The system limitations are not adhered to ⇒ System limitations of the “Blind Spot” Monitor.

The vehicle could be damaged in the radar sensor area, for example from parking barriers. Check if there is any

noticeable damage ⇒ Sensors and Cameras.

The view of the radar sensors is limited by attachments, bicycle rack systems or stickers. Clear the area around the ﬁeld

of view of the radar sensor ⇒ Sensors and Cameras.

Painting work was carried out on or structural modiﬁcations were made to the area around the radar sensors, to the rear

of the vehicle or to the suspension ⇒ Repairs and technical modiﬁcations.

The side mirrors have been covered with after-market tinting ﬁlms ⇒ Repairs and technical modiﬁcations.

If the problem persists, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen

recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

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?Blind Spot? Monitor for Your Volkswagen Taos SUV First Generation (2022-2025)

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