Get Driver assist systems -> Side Assist Guide for Volkswagen Touran 4 Door Third Generation (2022-2025)

Introduction

The Lane Change System (Side Assist) helps the driver to discern the traffic situation 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 housing of the outside

mirrors.

Only use Side Assist on secure roads.

Speed range

If Side Assist is switched on, this function is available from approx. 15 km/h(approx. 9 mph). Side Assist is

deactivated at speeds below approx. 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph).

WARNING

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

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 (→ Lane Change System (Side Assist)).

● 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 housings and in the instrument cluster display, and act

accordingly.

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Side Assist system limitations

Limits of the sensor system

Side Assist detects driving situations via the radar sensors in the rear area.

Note the limits of the radar sensors (→ Sensor system) and always pay

attention!

Functional limitations

In addition to the situations specified in the sensor system limitations, Side Assist may not correctly interpret the

traffic situation in the following situations, among others:

—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.

The Lane Change System (Side Assist) does not detect any stationary vehicles either.

Restricted visibility

Sunlight may reduce the visibility of the visual display in the outside mirror.

Calibration

After the delivery of the vehicle, the radar sensors are calibrated within the first kilometers driven. This happens only

once, and then again if the sensor technology has been repaired. The range of the sensors may be limited during the

calibration phase.

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Driving with Side Assist

Switching on and off

You can view the current condition of Side Assist on the instrument cluster display and in the Infotainment system.

You can also switch Side Assist on and off there.

In the instrument cluster display:

1. Press the

button.

2. Switch Side Assist on or off.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the button is located either on the multi-function steering wheel or

the turn signal and high beam lever.

In the Infotainment system:

1. Open the Assistance systems menu.

2. Switch Side Assist on or off in the corresponding submenu.

When it is switched on, the yellow indicator light in the housing of the outside mirror comes on once briefly.

If there is a system malfunction, Side Assist may switch off

automatically.

Deactivation due to trailer mode

If you use the trailer hitch installed at the factory and have made the required electrical connection, Side Assist will

switch off automatically. Once a trailer is connected to the vehicle electrical system and the driver starts to drive, a

message will appear in the instrument cluster display stating that Side Assist is deactivated. Once you have

disconnected the electrical connection, Side Assist will be automatically switched on again.

For trailer hitches that were not installed at the factory, you must switch Side Assist off and on again manually.

Displays in the outside mirror

Fig. 1 In the housing of the outside mirrors: Side Assist

indicators.

Blinking: a vehicle in the blind spot has been detected and the turn signal is also activated towards the detected

vehicle.

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Lights up: the vehicle you are driving is being overtaken or you are overtaking another vehicle with a difference in

speed of up to approx. 15 km/h (approx. 9 mph).

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

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

Lane change system “Side Assist Plus”

In vehicle with a Lane Keeping System(Lane Assist), a corrective steering intervention warns you when a possible

critical situation is detected when changing lanes (information level, warning level), if Lane Assist is switched on. The

steering intervention also occurs if you activate the turn signal for the respective side. If you oversteer the steering

intervention, an additional warning is provided by a steering wheel vibration. Steering wheel vibration must also be

activated in the Assistance systems menu in the Infotainment system.

Brightness

The brightness of the visual display adapts it self automatically to the ambient brightness.

You can set the default brightness of the display in the Assistance systems menu of the Infotainment system. Side

Assist is not active while adjusting the settings.

Some settings can be saved in the driver personalization user profiles and change automatically when profiles

are switched.

Troubleshooting

Side Assist malfunction

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

central warning light comes on.

1. 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 (→ Vehicle care

exterior), (→ Accessories and replacement parts).

—Check if there is any noticeable damage (→ Accessories and replacement parts).

—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 system only becomes available again once you have switched the ignition off and back on and switched

on Side Assist.

The system is functioning differently than expected

—The radar sensors could be dirty. Clean the radar sensors (→ Vehicle care exterior).

—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 (→ Vehicle care exterior).

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