Get Driver assist systems Guide for Volkswagen Tayron SUV First Generation (2018-2025)

Depending on equipment, the vehicle is equipped with the Driver Attention Monitor driver assist system, which increases safety

when driving. This driver assist system uses a camera in the interior mirror with infrared sensor (also referred to below as “interior

mirror sensor system”), which is not visible to you.

Installed interior mirror sensor system

A camera is installed in the interior mirror of the vehicle that records the head and eye movements of the driver with the aid of an

infrared sensor. The infrared sensor is activated at the start of each journey. However, it is deactivated if an object (e.g. a face)

approaches the interior mirror too closely.

The camera is a product of risk group 0 (RGO) and meets the criteria of IEC 62471:2006.

The interior mirror sensor system only records the head and eye movements of the driver and evaluates this data only for

internal vehicle purposes within the Driver Attention Monitor system function. The information is not stored in the vehicle

(→ Data processing in the vehicle).

Information on the fitting location 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.

CAUTION

Infrared radiation can cause injury to the eyes if you get too close to the interior mirror with your face.

● Make sure that you keep a sufficient distance away from the interior mirror.

Limits of the interior mirror sensor system

The interior mirror sensor system may react unexpectedly or with a delay or may not react at all in the following situations:

—Hidden interior mirror, e.g. due to stickers, dirt or a face that is too close.

—Damaged interior mirror, e.g. broken mirror glass or scratches.

—Glare, e.g. from low-lying sun or light reflections.

—The interior mirror is not correctly adjusted to the driver.

—The driver is wearing glasses, especially with infrared filter.

—The driver’s eyes are partially or completely concealed, e.g. by sunglasses, wide spectacle frames, mouth and nose masks, long hair

or head coverings such as caps, scarves or veils.

—If the driver’s eyes are misaligned, e.g. strabismus (squinting).

Function-related system limits

In addition to the limits of the interior mirror sensor system, the Driver Attention Monitor driver assist system also has additional

functional system limits (→ Driver Attention Monitor). Observe these system limits.

Interior mirror sensor

If the view of the interior mirror sensor is restricted, the Driver Attention Monitor driver assist system may not be available or may only

be available to a limited extent. In this case, system-dependent indicator lamps are displayed in the instrument cluster together with a

text message. Observe these indicator lamps.

—Driver Attention Monitor (→ Driver Attention Monitor).

On the instrument cluster display: Drowsiness Monitor

symbol.

The Drowsiness Monitor informs the driver if their driving shows signs of fatigue.

The Drowsiness Monitor determines the driver’s driving behaviour while driving and uses this information to evaluate the tiredness of

the driver. If the system detects that the driver is tired, it provides a visual indication of this on the instrument cluster display by means

of a warning or indicator lamp in combination with a supplementary text message and also issues an acoustic warning → Warning

levels of the Drowsiness Monitor. The text message is shown in the instrument cluster display for around 6 seconds.

Function conditions

The function is only activated at a speed above around 65 km/h (around 40 mph) and is then deactivated again at a speed below

60 km/h (around 37 mph).

WARNING

The Drowsiness Monitor is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operates only within the limits of the system. The

Drowsiness Monitor therefore may not detect that the driver is tired in all situations and may not warn or may warn with a delay or in

an undesired way. 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 responsible at all times for their fitness to drive.

● Observe the system limits (→ Drowsiness Monitor).

● Never drive a vehicle when you are tired.

● During long trips, take regular and sufficient breaks.

● Follow the information in the instrument cluster display and respond according to the requests (→ Drowsiness Monitor).

The Drowsiness Monitor has system-related limitations. The following conditions can limit the function of the Drowsiness Monitor, or

prevent it from working altogether:

—Speeds below around 60 km/h (around 37 mph).

—Speeds above around 130 km/h (around 80 mph).

—Twisting roads.

—Poor roads.

—Adverse weather conditions.

—Road works.

—Sporty driving style.

—Towing a heavy or long trailer (→ Trailer towing).

—The driver is heavily distracted.

The Drowsiness Monitor has been developed for use only while driving on motorways and good main roads.

Microsleep

No urgent warning is issued for microsleep.

Resetting the Drowsiness Monitor

The Drowsiness Monitor is reset in the following situations:

—The ignition is switched off.

—The driver seat belt is unfastened and the driver door is open.

—The vehicle has been stationary for longer than around 30 minutes.

Switching on and off

Depending on the country, the Drowsiness Monitor is always switched on when the engine is started.

If required, you can switch off the Drowsiness Monitor manually in the Infotainment system:

1. Open the Assist systems menu.

2. Switch the Drowsiness Monitor on or off in the corresponding submenu.

Adjusting the sensitivity

You can adjust the sensitivity of the Drowsiness Monitor manually and therefore influence how quickly the system reacts to your

driving behaviour.

In the Infotainment system:

1. Open Assist systems.

2. Select the Drowsiness Monitor menu.

3. Select sensitivity in the Sensitivity submenu.

Hiding messages via the multifunction steering wheel

1. Press the

button on the multifunction steering wheel.

If the system detects that the driver is tired, it provides a visual indication of this on the instrument cluster display by means of a

warning or indicator lamp in combination with a supplementary text message and an acoustic warning. A warning is issued in three

levels.

Drowsiness Monitor warning – Level 1

The system has detected that the driver is starting to become tired.

An acoustic warning sounds. A white indicator lamp appears together with a text message on the instrument cluster display.

Consider taking a break.

Drowsiness Monitor warning – Level 2

The system has detected that the driver is becoming increasingly tired.

An acoustic warning sounds. A red warning lamp appears together with a text message on the instrument cluster display.

Consider taking a break soon.

Drowsiness Monitor warning – Level 3

Acute risk detected.

An acoustic warning sounds. A red warning lamp appears together with a text message on the instrument cluster display. Acute

risk to traffic. Stop your journey as quickly as possible and drive as a matter of urgency to the nearest place where it is possible

to take a break.

Time-dependent information

The Drowsiness Monitor detects a journey time of 4.5 hours without a break and without recognised tiredness on the part of the

driver.

A white indicator lamp appears together with a text message on the instrument cluster display. Consider taking a break.

Drowsiness Monitor is not available

An acoustic warning sounds. A yellow indicator lamp appears in combination with the yellow central warning lamp. A text message is

also displayed on the instrument cluster display and in the Vehicle status menu.

—Fault or malfunction. Switch off and restart the engine. Check the settings for the Drowsiness Monitor in the Infotainment system

(→ Drowsiness Monitor).

—The system limits of the Drowsiness Monitor are not met (→ Drowsiness Monitor).

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

On the instrument cluster display: Driver Attention Monitor

symbol.

The Driver Attention Monitor informs the driver if wandering eye and head movements or the driver’s driving behaviour suggest that

the driver is distracted.

The Driver Attention Monitor uses the interior mirror sensor system to evaluate both the driver’s eye and head movements and vehicle-

related control inputs in order to determine whether the driver is distracted. If the system detects that the driver is distracted, it

indicates this on the instrument cluster display by means of a warning or indicator lamp in combination with a supplementary text

message and, depending on the settings, also issues an acoustic warning → Warning levels of the Driver Attention Monitor. The text

message on the instrument cluster display is shown for up to 6 seconds.

Function conditions

The driving behaviour is evaluated only when the speed is above around 20 km/h (around 12 mph).

WARNING

The Driver Attention Monitor is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operates only within the limits of the system.

The Driver Attention Monitor therefore may not be able to detect whether the driver is paying attention in all situations and may not

react or may react with a delay or in an undesired way. 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 responsible at all times for their fitness to drive.

● Observe the system limits (→ Driver Attention Monitor).

● Do not allow yourself to be distracted when driving.

● Adjust personal vehicle settings before starting your journey.

● Follow the information in the instrument cluster display and respond according to the requests (→ Driver Attention Monitor).

In the event of a fault, have the system checked by a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an

authorised Volkswagen repairer.

The Driver Attention Monitor has system-related limitations. The following conditions can limit the function of the Driver Attention

Monitor, or prevent it from working altogether:

— Speeds below around 10 km/h (around 6 mph).

—Heavy distraction of the driver due to external influences, such as traffic.

—Significant driver distraction resulting from operation of devices not part of the vehicle, e.g. mobile devices.

—Challenging situations in road traffic that require increased changes in viewing direction.

Limits of the sensors

The Driver Attention Monitor detects eye movements with the aid of an infrared sensor-supported camera in the interior mirror.

Observe the limits of the interior mirror sensor (→ Interior monitoring sensors). Always pay attention and ensure that you have

sufficient recovery time during a journey.

Switching on and off

You can switch the Driver Attention Monitor on and off manually.

In the Infotainment system:

1. Open the Assist systems menu.

2. Switch the Driver Attention Monitor on or off in the corresponding submenu.

If the function was switched off manually during the last journey, this setting is also maintained when the vehicle is started

again.

Activating and deactivating the acoustic warning

Depending on equipment, you can activate and deactivate the acoustic warning manually.

1. Open the Assist systems menu.

2. Tap Attention Monitor.

3. Activate or deactivate the acoustic warning in the corresponding option.

Adjusting the sensitivity

Depending on equipment, you can adjust the sensitivity of the Driver Attention Monitor manually and therefore influence how quickly

the system reacts to your driving behaviour.

In the Infotainment system:

1. Open the Assist systems menu.

2. Tap Attention Monitor.

3. Select sensitivity in the Sensitivity submenu.

Hiding messages via the multifunction steering wheel

1. Press the

button on the multifunction steering wheel.

If the system detects that the driver is distracted, it provides a visual indication of this on the instrument cluster display by means of a

warning or indicator lamp in combination with a supplementary text message and, depending on setting, by means of an acoustic

warning. The warning has up to three stages.

Driver Attention Monitor warning – Stage 1

Distraction detected.

Depending on the settings, an acoustic warning may be issued. A white indicator lamp appears together with a text message on

the instrument cluster display. Stop distracting activity and pay attention to the traffic.

Driver Attention Monitor warning – Stage 2

Risk detected.

Depending on the settings, an acoustic warning may be issued. A red warning lamp appears together with a text message on the

instrument cluster display. Stop distracting activity and pay attention to the traffic.

Driver Attention Monitor warning – Stage 3

Acute risk detected.

Depending on the settings, an acoustic warning may be issued. A red warning lamp appears together with a text message on the

instrument cluster display. Acute risk to traffic. Stop distracting activity immediately and pay attention to the traffic.

Driver Attention Monitor is not available

An acoustic warning sounds. A yellow indicator lamp appears in combination with the yellow central warning lamp. A text message is

also displayed on the instrument cluster display and in the Vehicle status menu.

—Check the causes and remedies described in the information on the Driver Attention Monitor.

—Fault or malfunction. Switch off and restart the engine. Check the settings for the Driver Attention Monitor in the Infotainment

system.

—The system limits of the Driver Attention Monitor are not met (→ Driver Attention Monitor).

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

On the instrument cluster display: Advanced Road Sign

Display symbol.

The Advanced Road Sign Display system detects speed limits, overtaking restrictions and selected danger signs and informs the

driver if the maximum permitted speed is exceeded.

The Advanced Road Sign Display system uses a camera in the base of the interior mirror to detect standard road signs and informs the

driver of any detected speed limits, overtaking restrictions and selected danger signs. Within the system limits, the Dynamic Road Sign

Display of the Advanced Road Sign Display system also displays sub-plates, e.g. to indicate restrictions that apply only at certain times.

In some cases, the system can also display the current speed limits on non-signposted routes.

If the maximum permitted speed is exceeded, the speed warning function of the Advanced Road Sign Display system shows this

visually on the instrument cluster display by a flashing speed limit detected by the system and, depending on setting, also issues an

acoustic warning (→ Advanced Road Sign Display).

Dynamic Road Sign Display

On the instrument cluster display: displays of Dynamic Road

Sign Display with detected sub-plate (illustration).

After validation and evaluation of the information from the camera, the Infotainment system and the current vehicle data, the Dynamic

Road Sign Display shows up to two valid road signs and one detected sub-plate, e.g. when wet → Fig. 2:

1st position:

The road sign that currently applies to the driver is shown on the left-hand side of the display, e.g. a speed limit of 130 km/h

(80 mph).

2nd position:

A further road sign can be displayed in the second position, for example a danger sign.

Sub-plate:

A detected sub-plate, e.g. with time restrictions, is displayed under the valid road sign. Depending on equipment, the valid road

sign is supplemented with the generic sub-plate in the head-up display.

The display of danger signs is not available in all countries and the system may not be able to recognise all danger signs.

In addition to speed limits and overtaking restrictions, Dynamic Road Sign Display also detects the road sign which indicates that all

restrictions have been lifted on motorways and main roads in Germany. In all other countries in which the system is operated, the

current speed limit is displayed instead.

The road signs detected by Dynamic Road Sign Display are displayed on the instrument cluster display. Road signs may also be

displayed in the Infotainment system, depending on the system installed in the vehicle.

With some equipment levels, a display is also shown on the head-up display

WARNING

The Advanced Road Sign Display system is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operates only within the limits of

the system. The Advanced Road Sign Display system therefore cannot recognise all road signs and may not react or may react with a

delay or in an undesired way. Driving recommendations and traffic symbols displayed by the Dynamic Road Sign Display system may

differ from the current traffic situation.

● Observe the system limits (→ Advanced Road Sign Display).

● Keep the navigation data up-to-date (→ Navigation).

● Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the system. The driver is always responsible for all driving tasks.

● Road signs on the road and traffic regulations have priority over the recommendations and displays provided by the Dynamic Road

Sign Display system.

● Always adapt your speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather and road or traffic conditions.

● Follow the information in the instrument cluster display and respond according to the requests (→ Advanced Road Sign Display).

The Advanced Road Sign Display has system-related limitations. The following conditions can limit the function of the Advanced Road

Sign Display system, or prevent it from working altogether:

—High ambient temperatures or prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.

—Poor visibility, e.g. in snowy conditions.

—Glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic or sunlight.

—High speeds.

—Dirty camera.

—Road signs located outside of the camera’s field of view.

—Partially or fully hidden road signs, e.g. by trees, snow, dirt or other vehicles.

—Non-standard road signs.

—Damaged or bent road signs.

—Variable road signs on gantries (changeable road sign display using LEDs or other light sources).

—Out-of-date map material in the Infotainment system.

—Vehicles with road sign stickers, e.g. speed restrictions on trucks.

The system partly uses the camera behind the windscreen. You can find further information in the section on sensors .

The system also uses navigation data even if the vehicle does not have a navigation system. Keep the navigation data up-to-

date (→ Navigation). If you have any questions, please contact a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using

an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

Function conditions

The speed warning function warns at speeds above around 20 km/h (around 12 mph).

Switching on and off

Depending on the country, the speed warning is always switched on when the engine is started. If required, you can switch off the

speed warning manually in the Infotainment system.

1. Open the Assist systems menu.

2. Switch the speed warning on or off in the corresponding submenu.

Activating and deactivating the acoustic warning

In the Infotainment system:

1. Open the Assist systems menu.

2. Tap Speed warning.

3. Activate or deactivate the acoustic warning in the corresponding option.

The acoustic warning is always activated when the engine is started.

Adjusting the warning threshold

You can adjust the warning thresholds of the speed warning function manually.

In the Infotainment system:

1. Open the Assist systems menu.

2. Tap Speed warning.

3. To select the level for the warning thresholds, tap

in the Warning threshold menu option.

When the engine is started, the warning thresholds of the speed warning are always reset to the default value.

Activating and deactivating the change tone

The change tone informs the driver acoustically about a change in the speed limits. You can switch off the change tone manually if

required.

In the Infotainment system:

1. Open the Assist systems menu.

2. Tap Speed warning.

3. Activate or deactivate the change tone in the corresponding option.

Hiding fault messages via the multifunction steering wheel

1. Press the

button on the multifunction steering wheel.

Trailer mode

In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket and a trailer with an electrical connection to the vehicle, the display of road signs that

may apply to the vehicle when towing a trailer, e.g. applicable speed limits and no-overtaking signs, can be activated or deactivated in

the vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment system.

In trailer mode, display of the valid speed limits can be adjusted to the type of trailer and to country-specific legal requirements.

In the Infotainment system:

1. Open the Assist systems menu.

2. Tap Trailer detection.

3. To adapt the warning threshold specifically for trailer mode, tap

in the Warning when exceeding menu option.

If the system detects that the maximum permitted speed has been exceeded, it shows this visually on the instrument cluster display by

a flashing speed limit detected by the system and, depending on setting, also issues an acoustic warning. A warning is issued in two

warning levels.

On the instrument cluster display: detected violation of

maximum permitted speed (illustration).

Speed warning – Level 1

Violation of maximum permitted speed detected.

The speed limit detected by the system flashes continuously in the instrument cluster and, depending on equipment, in the head-up

display → Fig. 1.

Speed warning – Level 2

Progressive violation of maximum permitted speed detected.

An acoustic warning sounds. The speed limit detected by the system flashes continuously in the instrument cluster and, depending on

equipment, in the head-up display → Fig. 1.

The second warning level is triggered if the speed continues to increase above the speed limit.

The second warning level is cancelled again when the driver actively slows down.

Advanced Road Sign Display is outside the operating region

An acoustic warning sounds. A text message is displayed on the instrument cluster display and in the Vehicle status menu.

—No data available for this region. The Advanced Road Sign Display system is not supported in the country in which you are currently

travelling.

Advanced Road Sign Display is not available

An acoustic warning sounds. A yellow indicator lamp is displayed on the instrument cluster display in combination with the yellow

central warning lamp. A text message is also displayed on the instrument cluster display and in the Vehicle status menu.

—The windscreen is dirty in the area of the camera or the camera view is impaired due to the weather conditions. Clean the

windscreen (→ Vehicle care).

—The view of the camera is impaired by add-on parts or stickers. Keep the area around the camera window free (→ Accessories and

replacement parts).

—The camera has been displaced or damaged, e.g. due to damage to the windscreen. Check whether damage is visible (→ Accessories

and replacement parts).

—The camera was deactivated automatically due to a high ambient temperature or prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. When the

camera is available again, the Advanced Road Sign Display system will also be available once more. Switch off and restart the

engine.

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

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

Advanced Road Sign Display is partially deactivated

A white indicator lamp is shown in the instrument cluster display for 10 seconds.

The default settings for the speed warning have been changed:

—Check whether the speed warning is deactivated (→ Advanced Road Sign Display).

—Check whether the acoustic warning is activated (→ Advanced Road Sign Display).

—Check whether the default warning threshold has been changed (→ Advanced Road Sign Display).

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