Get Safety -> Drowsiness Monitor Guide for Volkswagen Touran 4 Door Third Generation (2022-2025)

Introduction

Fig. 1 In the instrument cluster display: Drowsiness

Monitor symbol.

The Drowsiness Monitor informs the driver if their driving behavior indicates fatigue.

The Drowsiness Monitor determines the driver's driving behavior while they are driving and uses this to create a

fatigue assessment. If the system detects that a driver is fatigued, it will visually inform you on the instrument cluster

display with a warning light or an indicator light in conjunction with an additional message and a warning tone

→ Warning Levels of the Drowsiness Monitor. The message in the instrument cluster display is displayed for about

four to six seconds.

When is it active?

The driving behavior is evaluated for the first time only at a speed above approx. 65 km/h(approx. 40 mph) and

subsequently only at speeds above about 60 km/h (approx. 37 mph).

WARNING

The Drowsiness Monitor is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations.

This means that the Drowsiness Monitor cannot detect the driver's fatigue in all situations and may not issue a

warning, or may issue a warning with a delay or in a way that is not desired. There is a risk of accidents and serious

or fatal injuries.

● Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. It is always your responsibility to make sure that you

are fit to drive.

● Observe the system limitations (→ Drowsiness Monitor).

● Never drive a vehicle when tired.

● On longer journeys, take regular breaks and make sure that you feel adequately rested before setting off again.

● Pay attention to indicators in the instrument cluster display and respond to the prompts accordingly

(→ Drowsiness Monitor).

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System Limitations of Drowsiness Monitor

The Drowsiness Monitor has system-related limitations. The following conditions may cause the Drowsiness Monitor

to only work with limitations or not at all:

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

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

—Winding roads.

—Poor road surfaces.

—Inclement weather.

—Construction sites.

—Sporty driving.

—Journeys with heavy or long trailers (→ Trailer towing).

—If you are very distracted.

The Drowsiness Monitor has only been developed for driving on highways and well-constructed

roads.

Microsleep

There is no immediate warning for microsleep!

Resetting the Drowsiness Monitor

The Drowsiness Monitor is reset in the following situations:

—When the ignition has been switched off.

—When you have taken off your safety belt and opened the driver door.

—When the vehicle is stationary for more than approximately 30 minutes.

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Driving with the Drowsiness Monitor

Switching on and off

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

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

1. Open the Assistance systems menu.

2. Switch the Drowsiness Monitor on or off in the relevant submenu (→ Vehicle settings menu).

Setting the Sensitivity

You can manually adjust the sensitivity of the Drowsiness Monitor and thus influence how quickly the system

responds to your driving behavior.

In the Infotainment system:

1. Open the Assistance systems menu.

2. Select the Drowsiness monitor menu.

3. Select Sensitivity in theSensitivity submenu (→ Vehicle settings menu).

Hiding Messages Via the Multi-Function Steering Wheel

1. Press the

button on the multi-function steering wheel.

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Warning Levels of the Drowsiness Monitor

If the system detects that a driver is fatigued, it will visually inform you on the instrument cluster display with a

warning light or an indicator light in conjunction with an additional message and a warning tone. There are three

levels of messages.

Drowsiness Monitor – Level 1

Onset of drowsiness detected.

A warning tone sounds. A white indicator light appears with a message in the instrument cluster display.

Consider taking a break.

Drowsiness Monitor – Level 2

Increasing drowsiness detected.

A warning tone sounds. A red warning light appears with a message in the instrument cluster display. Consider

taking a break soon.

Drowsiness Monitor – Level 3

Acute risk detected.

A warning tone sounds. A red warning light appears with a message in the instrument cluster display. Acute risk

to road traffic. End the journey as quickly as possible and urgently drive to the nearest rest stop!

Time-dependent information

The Drowsiness Monitor detects a driving duration of 4.5 hours without a break and without detecting driver

fatigue.

A white indicator light appears with a message in the instrument cluster display. Consider taking a break.

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Troubleshooting

Limited availability of the Drowsiness Monitor

A warning tone sounds. A yellow indicator light appears with a message in the instrument cluster display. The

availability of the Drowsiness Monitor is limited.

—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.

Drowsiness Monitor not available

A warning tone sounds. A yellow indicator light appears in combination with the yellow central warning light. A

message is also displayed in the instrument cluster display and in the Vehicle Status menu.

—Malfunction or fault. Stop the engine and restart. Check the settings of the Drowsiness Monitor in the Infotainment

system (→ Vehicle settings menu).

—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.

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