Get V2X technology Guide for Volkswagen Tayron SUV First Generation (2018-2025)

V2X technology, referred to below as V2X, permits close-range communication between several vehicles and between vehicles and

the traffic infrastructure, referred to below as “participants”.

Function of V2X

Communication between participants takes place based on manufacturer-independent V2X and Wi-Fi® standards.

Communication between participants (illustration).

When V2X is switched on, data is transmitted continuously between the participants, irrespective of whether the vehicle is in online or

offline mode.

Data transmission

When V2X is activated, the following data is sent and received:

—Vehicle data, e.g. speed.

—Position data.

—Event data, e.g. for accidents, in the form of a traffic hazard alert.

The use of constantly changing, temporary IDs for the V2X data minimises the risk of the transmitted data being traced back to you or

misused.

Activate online mode in the vehicle at least once a month to update V2X certificates and to ensure that V2X remains activated.

For more information on data processing, see the Infotainment system

.

Activating V2X

The availability of V2X depends on country and equipment. If you can activate V2X under the following path, this means that the

vehicle is equipped with V2X technology.

1. In the app overview, tap

Privacy settings or Privacy and services.

When V2X is switched on, data is transmitted continuously between the participants, irrespective of whether the vehicle is in online or

offline mode. If the vehicle is in offline mode when V2X is activated, the following symbol is displayed on the Infotainment system:

or

Offline mode is active, V2X is sending data.

If you are in online mode, there is no separate display for V2X irrespective of whether you have activated V2X or not. If you

want to check whether V2X is transmitting data in online mode, check whether V2X has been activated in the app overview

under Privacy settings or Privacy settings and services.

Data exchange

V2X in your vehicle communicates only with participants that are equipped with functional and compatible V2X technology.

Participants with deactivated, faulty or incompatible V2X are not detected.

Range

Depending on the weather and surroundings, V2X participants can communicate in a near range of up to around 800 m (around

2,625 ft). Not all of the functions based on V2X make full use of the possible range.

Function limitations

Functioning of V2X may be restricted in the following cases:

—The environmental conditions may prevent data reaching the participant.

—Trailer operation prevents data reaching the participant.

—Vehicle add-on parts prevent data reaching the participant.

—The event is not detected as such by participants.

When you log in as a user in the vehicle for the first time, check whether the V2X setting meets your requirements and deactivate V2X

manually if necessary.

Activating V2X

1. In the app overview, tap

Privacy and services.

2. Activate V2X.

WARNING

When V2X is activated, the limits for electromagnetic radiation could be exceeded outside the vehicle. Increased limits for

electromagnetic radiation can pose a health risk for persons with active medical implants, such as pacemakers.

V2X aerials are located on the vehicle roof and in some cases in the mirror triangle of the windscreen.

● Keep a distance of 20 cm (approx. 8 in) from the activated V2X aerial outside the vehicle.

● Deactivate V2X if you suspect adverse effects on an active medical implant (e.g. pacemaker) or other medical device.

Deactivating V2X manually

1. In the app overview, tap

Privacy and services.

2. Deactivate V2X.

Automatic deactivation of V2X

V2X can deactivate itself automatically in some cases (→ V2X technology).

V2X is activated again when the reason for automatic deactivation has been remedied.

1. To check the activation status of V2X, go to the app overview and tap

Privacy settings and services.

V2X deactivates itself automatically

—V2X is not permitted in the country in which the vehicle is currently being driven.

—The vehicle was offline too long so that certificates were not updated.

Adapt the privacy settings so that an online connection is established in order to allow the certificates to be updated.

—System fault.

Please contact a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership.

No V2X data is displayed

—Functioning of V2X is restricted.

—There are no participants transmitting data in the vicinity.

—There are transmitting participants in the vicinity, but they are not relevant for your vehicle.

—V2X aerials are blocked by add-on parts or covers.

Keep the areas around V2X aerials clear.

—Data exchange between participants is impaired or not possible due to the weather conditions.

—There is already a driver reaction to the hazard ahead.

The traffic hazard alert function uses V2X technology and warns about nearby traffic hazards based on the current situation. This can

prevent accidents and improve traffic flow.

Depending on the type of traffic hazard, the driving speed and the degree of vehicle deceleration, a warning about a relevant traffic

hazard is provided as follows:

—Acoustic warning.

—Text message with symbol on the digital instrument cluster.

WARNING

The traffic hazard alert function is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operates only within the system limits of

V2X. The traffic hazard alert function cannot recognise all dangerous situations and may not issue a warning or may issue a warning

with a delay. If you rely exclusively on the traffic hazard alert function, there is a risk of accidents and serious injuries or even death.

● Always drive with due care and attention and with an anticipatory driving style and be ready to intervene at all times.

● Observe the system limits (→ V2X technology).

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

WARNING

Failure to observe traffic hazard alerts can lead to serious accidents and fatal injuries.

● Never ignore traffic hazard alerts.

Symbols for critical hazards

Red symbols warn about critical hazards.

Accident ahead.

Emergency vehicle on active call.

End of traffic jam ahead.

Intervention of an assist system in a vehicle ahead, such as Automatic Emergency Braking.

Symbols of the information level

Yellow symbols warn when a traffic hazard is detected.

Accident ahead.

Emergency vehicle on active call. This symbol may be supplemented by a symbol that indicates the direction from which the

emergency service vehicle is approaching.

Direction from which emergency service vehicle is approaching, e.g. from the rear.

End of traffic jam ahead.

Stationary car or breakdown ahead.

Road works ahead.

V2X technology for Your Volkswagen Tayron SUV First Generation (2018-2025)

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