Get Driver assist systems -> Introduction (Front Assist) Guide for Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

Introduction

The emergency braking system (Front Assist) can detect imminent frontal collisions and issue corresponding

warnings. The system can also assist when braking and initiate automatic braking.

Front Assist can help to avoid accidents, but is not a substitute for the full concentration of the driver.

Front Assist functions only within the system limits. The warning times vary depending on the traffic situation and

driver behaviour.

Functions

Front Assist includes the following additional functions depending on vehicle equipment and country:

—Pedestrian Monitoring.

—Cyclist Monitoring.

—Swerve assist.

—Turning emergency braking.

The listed functions are automatically active(if present) when Front Assist is switched on.

Detectable objects

Front Assist can detect the following objects depending on vehicle equipment and country:

—Vehicles.

—Bicycles and motorcycles.

— Pedestrians.

Driving with Front Assist

You can cancel the automatic braking interventions by steering or pressing the accelerator.

You can cancel automatic braking interventions by counter-steering.

Automatic braking

Front Assist can decelerate the vehicle to a standstill. The vehicle will not remain stationary. Depress the brake pedal!

The brake pedal will feel harder during an automatic braking manoeuvre.

Detection of the driving situation

Front Assist detects driving situations by means of a camera located in the upper area of the windscreen and a radar

sensor in the front of the vehicle.

WARNING

The intelligent technology used in Front Assist cannot overcome the laws of physics, and functions only within the

limits of the system. Never let the extra convenience afforded by Front Assist tempt you into taking risks when

driving. Front Assist cannot prevent accidents and serious injuries on its own. The driver is always responsible for all

driving tasks.

● Adapt your speed and distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.

● Please note that Front Assist cannot detect all objects throughout the entire speed range (→ Autonomous

Emergency Braking (Front Assist)).

● If Front Assist issues a warning, brake the vehicle immediately if the traffic allows or avoid the obstacle.

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● Front Assist can intervene unintentionally, for example if its functioning is impaired. You should therefore

consider cancelling the automatic interventions by Front Assist if appropriate.

● If you are unsure about the systems that are fitted in your vehicle, please enquire at a correspondingly qualified

workshop before starting your journey.

Warning levels and braking intervention

Speed ranges

Front Assist provides maximum assistance in the following speed ranges:

—Reaction to vehicles: around 5 km/h (around 3 mph) to around 250 km/h (around 155 mph).

—Reaction to bicycles and motorcycles: around 5 km/h(around 3 mph) to around 250 km/h (around 155 mph).

—Reaction to pedestrians: around 5 km/h(around 3 mph) to around 85 km/h (around 53 mph).

The assistance may include an advance warning, an urgent warning and automatic braking or a braking intervention.

A distance warning may also be displayed.

Influencing factors

Whether and in what speed range Front Assist reacts to the specified objects depends on the following factors:

—Type of object.

—Direction of travel of the object.

—Speed of the object.

—Speed of the vehicle.

The operating range may therefore be restricted if the vehicle approaches an object very quickly and there is

therefore little time for a reaction.

In addition, not all warning levels are used in all situations. Depending on speed, there may not be an advance

warning or an urgent warning, for example. Instead, automatic braking may take place immediately in order to ensure

optimum protection for the object.

Distance warning

Front Assist detects when safety is endangered by driving too close to the vehicle in front.

The indicator lamp lights up. Increase the distance.

Advance warning

Front Assist detects a possible collision and prepares the vehicle for possible emergency braking.

An acoustic warning sounds and the red warning lamp lights up. Brake or take evasive action!

Urgent warning

If you do not react to the advance warning, the system may initiate a short braking jolt in order to draw attention to

the increasing collision risk. Brake or take evasive action!

Automatic braking

Front Assist can brake the vehicle automatically in several stages with increasing braking force. The reduced speed

may help to minimise the severity of an accident.

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