Get Semi-automatic vehicle control in a medical emergency (Emergency Assist) Guide for Volkswagen Taos SUV First Generation (2022-2025)

The further operation of Travel Assist corresponds to the operation of the ACC ⇒ Adjusting the ACC settings.

Troubleshooting

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

Introduction.

Travel Assist is not available or is not functioning as expected

The yellow indicator light turns on. In addition, a message is shown in the instrument cluster display.

There is a malfunction in the sensor system. Check the causes and troubleshooting measures described in the

information on ACC and Lane Assist.

Malfunction or fault. Stop the engine and restart.

The system limitations are not adhered to.

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.

Take over the steering

The white warning light will come on and a message will be shown in the instrument cluster display.

You have let go of the steering wheel for a few seconds.

1. Take hold of the steering wheel and take over steering the vehicle.

Take over the steering immediately

The red warning light will come on and a message will be shown in the instrument cluster display. An audible warning will

sound or the steering wheel will vibrate, depending on the driving situation.

You have let go of the steering wheel for a long period of time or the system limits have been reached.

1. Immediately take hold of the steering wheel and take over steering the vehicle.

Comfort drive Travel Assist switches off automatically

Vehicles without Emergency Assist:

You have let go of the steering wheel for a long period of time.

Malfunction or fault. Stop the engine and restart.

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.

The regulation function is canceled unexpectedly

You have operated the turn signal.

Semi-automatic vehicle control in a medical emergency (Emergency

Assist)

Introduction

Emergency Assist can recognize driver

inactivity and can automatically keep

the vehicle in its lane and, if necessary,

slow it down to a stop. The system can

hereby actively help to avoid an

accident or reduce the consequences of

an accident.

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Emergency Assist system limitations

Emergency Assist detects driving situations using the same sensor technology as the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lan

Keeping System (Lane Assist).

WARNING

Emergency Assist is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. Emergency

Assist cannot detect all driving situations and may not react, may react with a delay, or may react in a way that is not

desired. Emergency Assist also cannot always avoid accidents and serious injury by itself. 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.

Observe the system limitations of ACC ⇒ ACC system limitations and Lane Assist ⇒ Lane Assist system

limitations.

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

conditions.

If the vehicle behaves unexpectedly, stop the intervention by Emergency Assist.

Driving with Emergency Assist

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

Introduction.

Switching on and off

When the ignition is switched on, Emergency Assist is active under the following conditions:

The Lane Assist system and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) are switched on.

A gear is engaged for driving forward.

The system must detect lane markers on the left and right side of the vehicle.

If Lane Assist is not available, Emergency Assist is not available either.

Driver intervention request

Using warning chimes and brief braking maneuver, Emergency Assist prompts an inactive driver to take over control of driving

In addition, a message is shown in the instrument cluster display.

System intervention

If you do not respond, the system can brake the vehicle and keep it in its lane. In the instrument cluster display, one of the

following indicator lights comes on:

System is regulating.

You can stop the regulation function at any time by accelerating, braking or steering as appropriate for the trafﬁc situation.

Whenever Emergency Assist is actively controlling the vehicle, the emergency ﬂashers will switch on after a short delay to

warn other road users.

If the remaining stopping distance is sufﬁcient, the vehicle slows down, if necessary, to a stop.

As soon as the vehicle comes to a standstill, the following happens:

The electronic parking brake is switched on.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, an emergency call is made.

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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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Semi-automatic vehicle control in a medical emergency (Emergency Assist) for Your Volkswagen Taos SUV First Generation (2022-2025)

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