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Driver assist systems -> Eco Assistance for Your Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

Eco Assistance  
The Eco Assistance function supports the driver by providing situation-dependent recommendations on the  
instrument cluster display for an anticipatory and energy-saving driving style.  
The Eco Assistance function uses the navigation data of the Infotainment system and the sensors of some assist  
systems. The most probable route is used if the route guidance function is not active.  
The Eco Assistance function is dependent on the equipment level and is not available in all countries.  
Driving with Eco Assistance  
Fig. 1 Eco Assistance display (illustration).  
When you are approaching a speed limit or a route to be followed, the symbol and information about the type of  
event are shown in the display of the instrument cluster.  
As soon as you take your foot off the accelerator, the vehicle uses coasting and the engine braking effect (→ Driving  
economically) to adjust the speed. The vehicle takes into account the distance to the event.  
The system does not use the vehicle brake.  
When the system is active, Eco Assistance can increase the deceleration and adapt the speed to a vehicle  
detected ahead even if no message is displayed.  
You can override Eco Assistance interventions at any time by accelerating.  
Displays  
Depending on the driving situation, the following symbols are shown on the instrument cluster display:  
Remove your foot from accelerator pedal.  
Vehicle ahead.  
Junction ahead.  
Motorway exit ahead.  
Roundabout ahead.  
Left-hand bend ahead.  
Right-hand bend ahead.  
Downhill gradient ahead.  
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Speed limit ahead.  
The displayed symbols may vary depending on the vehicle equipment. Symbols may be altered or extended by  
a system update.  
Switching on and off  
You can switch Eco Assistance on and off in the Assist systems menu of the Infotainment system.  
Eco Assistance will be automatically deactivated temporarily in the following cases:  
The Sport driving profile is activated.  
Driving with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC  
) or cruise control system (CCS).  
When the reason for deactivation is no longer present, Eco Assistance is reactivated, provided it is switched on in the  
Infotainment system.  
WARNING  
The intelligent technology of Eco Assistance cannot overcome the physical limits specified, and functions only  
within the limits of the system. Never let the extra convenience tempt you into taking safety risks when driving.  
Careless or unintentional use of Eco Assistance can cause accidents and lead to serious injury. The system is not a  
substitute for the full concentration of the driver.  
Always adapt your speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather and road or traffic conditions.  
Road signs on the road and traffic regulations always have priority over driving recommendations.  
Be prepared to control the speed yourself at all times.  
Introduction  
The Adaptive Cruise Control(ACC) maintains a speed selected by the driver. If the vehicle approaches a vehicle in  
front, the ACC automatically adapts the speed so that a distance you have selected is maintained.  
Does my vehicle have the ACC function?  
The vehicle is equipped withACC  
if you can adjust the ACC settings in the Assist systems menu in the Infotainment system.  
Speed range  
You can set a speed between 30 km/h(20 mph) and 210 km/h (130 mph). This speed range may differ in certain  
countries.  
Driving with Adaptive Cruise Control  
You can override the ACC at any time. Control will be cancelled if you brake. If you accelerate, the system will be  
interrupted for the duration of the acceleration process and will then continue again.  
Control by ACC is less dynamic when towing a trailer.  
Driver intervention prompt  
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