— If the problem persists, go to a specialized workshop
lyzed.
Shortly after actively regulating the emergency assist, the
emergency flashers are switched on to warn other road users.
Take control of the direction
O
In vehicles with lane change assistant (Side Assist) and
The warning lamp lights up white or red, depending on the
urgency of your intervention.
assisted parking system (Park Assist), the following maneuver
is also possible: if the emergency assistant has detected ideal
conditions, within its limitations it can steer the vehicle to the
side lane or shoulder and to have it completely. Once the vehicle
has stopped, the parking brake is automatically engaged.
Also, a message is displayed.
— You have released the steering wheel for a few seconds.
Grab the steering wheel and take control of the vehicle.
— System limits have been reached. Grab the steering wheel and
take control of the vehicle.
electronic control ÿ p. 185.
Travel Assist switches off automatically
The regulation of the system can be canceled at any time by
moving the steering wheel or pressing a pedal.
— Vehicles without Emergency Assist You have let go of the
wheel for long enough.
Requirements
— Malfunction. Go to a special workshop
cialized.
— Lane Departure Assist (Lane As
syst) and adaptive cruise control (ACC) are engaged.
Regulation is interrupted unexpectedly
— You have turned on the blinker.
— The selector lever is in the D/S position or in the
Tiptronic selection track.
— The system has detected a lane boundary line on both sides
of the vehicle.
emergency assistant
(Emergency Assist)
Switching the emergency assistant on and off (Emergency
Assist)
The emergency assistant (Emergency Assist) is always activated
when the ignition is switched on if the necessary requirements
are met.
Emergency Assist can detect driver inactivity and keep
the vehicle in its lane, bringing it to a complete stop if
necessary. In this way the system can actively help to avoid
an accident or to reduce its consequences.
The regulation of the system can be canceled at any time by
moving the steering wheel or pressing a pedal.
WARNING
The intelligent technology of the emergency assistant
(Emergency Assist) cannot overcome the limits imposed by
Emergency Assist combines the functions of Lane Departure
Warning Assist (Lane Assist) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).
physical laws and only works within the limits of the system.
The driver is always responsible for driving the vehicle.
Read and observe the instructions and information on these
systems, especially regarding their limitations.
· Always adapt the speed and the safety distance with respect
to the preceding vehicle depending on the visibility, weather,
road and traffic conditions.
Functioning
If the assistant for emergencies (Emergency Assist) detects that
the driver is not carrying out any activity, it asks him to take
control of the vehicle. To do this, it emits optical and acoustic
warnings and triggers braking jerks.
· The emergency attendant cannot always prevent accidents
and serious injuries by itself.
If the cruise control radar sensor
(ACC) or the Lane Assist camera are covered or out of
adjustment, the system may intervene on the brakes or
steering inopportunely.
Depending on equipment, if the driver is still inactive, the seat
belt tightens to keep the driver in position. The system brakes the
vehicle and keeps it in its lane.
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· The emergency assistant does not react to people
— In case of elevation changes.
or animals, or to vehicles that cross or approach
from the opposite direction in the same lane.
— In case of adverse weather conditions.
— In case of special constructions on the margins, e.g. g., high
or misaligned guardrails.
WARNING
WARNING
If the emergency assistant (Emergency Assist) intervenes
inappropriately, accidents and serious injuries can occur.
The intelligent technology of Lane Change Assist cannot
overcome the limits imposed by the laws of physics and only
works within the limits of the system. Never let the increased
comfort provided by Lane Change Assist induce you to take any
risk that compromises safety. If lane change assist is used
carelessly or inadvertently, accidents and serious injuries can
result. The system cannot replace the attention of the driver.
· If the emergency assist does not work correctly, if
necessary, interrupt it by moving the steering
wheel or pressing the brake pedal and deactivate
the lane departure warning assistant (Lane
Assist) so that the emergency assist is also
deactivated ÿ p. 176.
· Do not use the driving assistant (Travel As sist)
or the lane departure warning assistant (Lane
Assist), go to a specialized workshop and have
the system checked. Volkswagen recommends
going to a Volkswagen dealer for this.
· Always adapt the speed and the safety distance
with respect to the preceding vehicle depending
on the visibility, weather, road and traffic
conditions.
· Always keep your hands on the wheel to be ready
to intervene in the steering at any time.
lane change assist
(Side Assist)
· Observe the indications that light up on the
exterior mirror housings and on the instrument
Introduction to the topic
panel display and act accordingly.
· Always carefully observe the surroundings of
the vehicle.
Lane Change Assist assists the driver by recording the
traffic situation behind the vehicle.
· Never use Lane Change Assist if the radar sensors
are dirty, covered or damaged. The operation of
the system can be affected in these cases.
Radar sensors monitor the area behind the vehicle. The system
measures the distance and the difference in speed in relation to
other vehicles and informs the driver through optical signals in the
exterior mirrors.
· In case of direct sunlight, the visual display of
the exterior mirrors may be limited.
Some settings can be saved to user accounts in the
personalization function.
System limitations
Use lane change assist only on paved roads.
and can therefore be changed automatically when changing
user accounts ÿ p. 39.
Radar sensors are calibrated once during the first
Lane Change Assist cannot correctly interpret the traffic situation
in the following driving situations, among others:
kilometers after vehicle delivery and after a repair to the
radar sensors. During the calibration phase, the range of the
sensors may be limited.
— On sharp turns.
— In case of driving between two lanes.
— In case of lanes of different width.
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