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Eco assistance for Your Volkswagen Tayron SUV First Generation (2018-2025)

The Eco Assistance function helps the driver to drive with an anticipatory driving style and to save energy by providing situation-  
dependent information.  
The Eco Assistance function uses the navigation data of the Infotainment system and the sensors of the driver assist systems. When  
you drive with route guidance, Eco Assistance also takes into account the entered route. The most probable route is used when you  
drive without route guidance.  
The Eco Assistance function is dependent on the equipment level and is not available in all countries.  
Driving with Eco Assistance  
When you approach a speed limit or a road section that has to be taken into account when driving on the route, the symbol and  
information on the type of event will be displayed on the head-up display and on the instrument cluster display.  
Vehicles without mild hybrid system:  
Depending on the selected driving profile, you use the coasting function and therefore save energy as soon as you take your foot off  
the accelerator.  
Vehicles with mild hybrid system:  
As soon as you take your foot off the accelerator, the vehicle adjusts the brake energy recuperation and the speed. The vehicle takes  
into account the selected driving profile and the distance to the event. In combination with the D position and energy recovery level  
set to Automatic (→ Automatic gearbox), Eco Assistance automatically adjusts energy recovery to the ideal level.  
The available energy recovery level depends on the condition of the mild hybrid system and may be restricted at times.  
If the accelerator is not pressed, Eco Assistance also supports deceleration for a vehicle driving in front without any displayed message.  
The system does not use the vehicle brake. When you are driving downhill, the system also cannot brake the vehicle sufficiently in all  
driving situations.  
You can override Eco Assistance interventions at any time by accelerating or braking.  
Displays  
The following symbols are displayed, depending on driving situation:  
Remove foot from accelerator.  
Vehicle ahead.  
Junction ahead.  
Motorway exit ahead.  
Roundabout ahead.  
Bend to the left ahead.  
Bend to the right ahead.  
Slope ahead.  
Speed limit ahead, example.  
Switching on and off  
You can switch Eco Assistance on and off in the Assist systems menu of the Infotainment system.  
The Eco Assistance function will be automatically deactivated temporarily in the following cases:  
The Sport driving profile is activated.  
When driving with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).  
However, Eco Assistance displays may still be shown, depending on the situation and driving behaviour.  
Eco Assistance will be activated again when the reason for deactivation is no longer present if the function is switched on in the  
Infotainment system.  
WARNING  
Eco Assistance is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operates only within the limits of the system. Eco Assistance  
cannot detect all driving situations and may not react or may 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.  
Always adapt your speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather and road or traffic conditions.  
Please note that road signs on the road and traffic regulations always have priority over driving recommendations.  
The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) maintains a constant speed that you have set. If the vehicle approaches a vehicle in front, the ACC  
automatically adapts the speed so that a distance you have selected is maintained.  
Does the vehicle have ACC?  
The vehicle is equipped with ACC if you can select ACC with the  
button on the left-hand side of the multifunction steering wheel.  
Speed range  
You can set a speed between 20 km/h (15 mph) and 210 km/h (130 mph). Depending on equipment and country, the maximum speed  
that can be set may be lower.  
Driving with ACC  
You can override a control intervention by the ACC system at any time. Cruise control will be stopped if you brake. If you accelerate,  
control will be interrupted while you are accelerating and then resumed with the set speed.  
The intervention by the ACC system is less dynamic when towing a trailer.  
Driver intervention prompt  
If automatic deceleration by the ACC system is not sufficient or the system limits have been reached, the ACC system will  
request you to brake additionally by a corresponding message on the instrument cluster. In addition, the red warning lamp lights  
up and an acoustic warning is given. Take over control of the vehicle and be prepared to brake.  
WARNING  
ACC is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operates only within the limits of the system. ACC cannot detect all  
driving situations and may not react or may 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 system limits (→ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)).  
Adapt your speed and the distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.  
Take control of the vehicle immediately if requested to do so by a prompt on the instrument cluster display or if the speed  
reduction by ACC is not sufficient.  
Brake if the vehicle starts moving unintentionally, e.g. after a driver intervention prompt.