start regulation
Problems and solutions
.
1. While driving, press the key
,
Please note on
page 184.
at the beginning of this chapter,
The current speed is saved as limit speed.
Regulation is automatically interrupted
adjust speed
There is a fault or defect.
The saved speed can be adjusted: + 1 km/h (1
1. Shut off the engine and restart it.
press the key
.
mph): - 1 km/h (1 mph): + 10 km/h (5 mph):
press the key
.
2. If the problem persists, disconnect the speed limiter and go to
a duly qualified specialized workshop. Volkswagen
recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
Steering wheel, variant 2: Or, slide your finger
Press the key.
down up above the key.
The first time it is activated, the speed increases to
the next step of 10 (km/h) or 5 (mph). - 10 km/h (5 mph):
Steering wheel, variant 2: Or slide your finger up and
For safety reasons, the speed limiter is only fully deactivated
when the driver releases the accelerator pedal at some point or
deactivates the system manually.
Press the key.
down over the button The first time it is activated, the speed is
reduced to the next step of 10 (km/h ) or 5 (mph).
Cannot start regulation
The selected driving profile does not allow regulation to start.
1. Select another profile and repeat the procedure.
To continuously change the saved speed, keep the or key
pressed.
adaptive cruise control
(ACC)
stop regulation
1. Press the key
either .
The speed remains saved.
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resume regulation
1. Press the key
.
Adaptive cruise control (ACC = Adapti ve Cruise Control)
The limiter will be activated again as soon as you drive at a
maintains a constant speed set by you. When the vehicle
speed lower than the saved one.
approaches a vehicle in front, ACC automatically adapts
the speed and thus maintains the distance set by you.
Disconnect
1. Long press the key.
The speed limiter is deactivated; the speed remains saved
(also after switching off the ignition).
How to tell if the vehicle has ACC The vehicle has
ACC if settings for this system can be made in the
Switch to other driver assistance systems
infotainment system wizard menu.
Depending on equipment, you can switch to the following
driver assistance systems:
Speed range You can set
— Cruise control (GRA)
a speed between approx. 30 km/h (20 mph) and 210 km/
h (130 mph). Depending on the equipment and the country,
the maximum adjustable speed may be lower.
— Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
1. Press the key
.
2. Select the desired system on the screen of the
instrument panel.
Driving with ACC
You can override ACC regulation at any time. If you brake, the
regulation is interrupted. If it accelerates, the regulation is
interrupted for the duration of the acceleration and is resumed
afterwards.
The speed limiter is deactivated.
Depending on the equipment, the button is located on
the multifunction steering wheel or the turn signal lever.
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If a trailer is attached, the ACC regulates with less dynamism.
special driving situations
,
Please note on
page 185.
at the beginning of this chapter,
Driver intervention request
If the automatic deceleration of ACC is not sufficient or
the system limits have been reached, ACC prompts you
Predictive speed regulation If the vehicle is
to brake additionally via a message in the instrument
cluster. In addition, the red warning lamp lights up and
an audible warning sounds. Take control of the vehicle
and be ready to brake!
equipped with the traffic sign detection system and an infotainment
system with navigation function, ACC can adapt the speed
proactively to the detected speed limits and the route of the track
(depending on equipment and not available in all countries).
radar sensor
ACC detects driving situations using a radar sensor located at
overtaking
the front of the vehicle. The range of this sensor is approx. 120m
(approx. 400ft).
When you turn on the left turn signal (or the right turn signal if
driving on the left) to overtake, ACC accelerates the vehicle and
reduces the distance from the vehicle ahead without exceeding
the speed set by you.
WARNING
The intelligent technology of the ACC cannot cross the limits
If ACC does not detect a vehicle ahead after changing lanes, it
accelerates the vehicle to the set speed.
imposed by the physical laws and only works within the limits
of the system.
Never let the increased comfort provided by this technology
induce you to take risks that compromise safety. If used
carelessly or inadvertently, it can cause accidents and serious
injuries. The system cannot replace the driver's attention.
This overtaking aid is not available in all countries.
Heavy traffic with intermittent stops If the vehicle
is equipped with an automatic transmission, ACC can brake the
vehicle to a stop and hold it stopped. ACC remains active and
ACC ready to start appears on the instrument panel display for
a few seconds .
· Always adapt your speed and distance from the vehicle in
front according to visibility, weather, road and traffic
conditions.
Vehicles with driving assistance (Travel Assist):
· Never use ACC if there is poor visibility, on steep, curvy or
you can extend this time by not letting go of the
steering wheel.
slippery sections, e.g. In the event of snow, ice, rain or
loose gravel, or on flooded roads.
As long as ACC remains active, the vehicle will resume driving
automatically as soon as the vehicle in front starts driving
· Never use ACC off-road or in
(depending on equipment and not available in all countries).
Extending or activating the automatic start-up function again:
roads that are not firm ground. The ACC is intended for use
on paved roads only.
· Immediately take control of the vehicle when a prompt to
do so is shown on the instrument cluster display or if
ACC does not slow down sufficiently.
1. Press the key
.
Or: Vehicles with driving assistance (Travel Assist): Take
· Brake when the vehicle rolls unintentionally, for example,
after requesting the driver's intervention.
hold of the steering wheel again.
Starting the drive after the automatic start function has been
deactivated and the vehicle in front has moved away: 1. Press
· Always be prepared to regulate yourself my
my speed
the button
.
Or: Briefly press the accelerator pedal.
ACC does not remain active in the following cases: — The stop
phase lasts several minutes.
— A vehicle door is opened.
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— The ignition is switched off.
— On routes with works, tunnels or service stations
Toll.
WARNING
— On curvy routes, e.g. For example, on mountain roads.
If the message ACC ready to go appears on the instrument
cluster display and the vehicle ahead starts moving, your
vehicle will automatically start driving. Given the case, it is
possible that obstacles that could be on the road are not
detected. This can cause accidents and serious injuries.
— On cross-country journeys.
— In covered car parks.
— On tracks with embedded metal objects, e.g. eg,
train or tram tracks.
— On roads with loose gravel.
· Check the road before each start of the journey and, if
necessary, brake the vehicle.
— Vehicles without a function to avoid overtaking on the right: On
multi-lane roads when other vehicles are slower in the
overtaking lane.
Function to avoid overtaking on the right (or on the left in
case of traffic on the left)
WARNING
If you use ACC in the above situations, accidents and serious
injuries may occur, and you may commit legal violations.
delayed reaction
When the radar sensor is exposed to environmental conditions
that affect its performance, the system may detect this fact with
a delay. For this reason, any operating limitations that may exist
at the start of the journey and during the journey may be
displayed after a delay ÿ p. 185.
undetectable objects
Fig. 146 On the instrument panel display: detected vehicle
ACC only detects vehicles that are moving in the same direction
traveling slower than your own in the left lane (schematic
or that are stopped. Not detected:
representation).
- People
When ACC detects a vehicle moving slower than yours in the
left lane (or the right if you are driving on the left), ACC brakes
smoothly, within system limitations, and can thus prevent illegal
overtaking .
- Animals
— Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction or
they intersect transversely
— Other immovable obstacles
This function is active from a speed of approx. 80 km/h (approx.
50 mph), but not available in all countries.
stopped vehicles
ACC limitations
,
Please note on
at the beginning of this chapter,
page 185.
Do not use ACC in the following cases
Fig. 147 Vehicle turning and another stopped.
ACC is not suitable for the following driving situations due to
system causes. Interrupt regulation ÿ p. 185: — In case of heavy
rain, snow or water mist
ACC reacts in a limited way to stopped vehicles when driving
at speeds less than approx. 60 km/h (37 mph). For this, the ACC
must have detected that there is a vehicle
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stopped and, within the limitations of the system, being
able to brake one's own vehicle comfortably behind said
vehicle. ACC does not perform any emergency braking.
— In the case of vehicles with accessories that protrude
from the vehicle.
Yep. For example, a vehicle detected by ACC turns or
moves away and a stationary vehicle is in front of it, ACC
reacts to the latter ÿ fig. 147.
Activate and deactivate ACC
,
Please note on
page 185.
at the beginning of this chapter,
curves
Fig. 148 Curved section.
The radar sensor always measures in a straight line.
Therefore, in sharp curves it may detect vehicles
erroneously or may not detect vehicles in front ÿ fig. 148.
Fig. 151 Left side of the multifunction steering wheel
(variant 1).
Vehicles outside the sensor zone
Fig. 149 Narrow vehicle.
Fig. 152 Left side of the multifunction steering wheel
(variant 2).
Connect
Fig. 150 Lane change.
1. Press the key
.
ACC cannot react, or it may react late or inopportunely, in
The ACC does not regulate yet.
the following driving situations:
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— In the case of vehicles driving outside the sensor
zone at a short distance from your vehicle, e.g. g.,
motorcycles ÿ fig. 149.
1. While driving forward, press the key
the
.
ACC saves the current speed and maintains the set
distance. If the current speed is outside the
predefined speed range, ACC adjusts the minimum
speed (if driving slowly).
— In the case of vehicles that change to the lane in
which you are driving at a very short distance from
the vehicle ÿ fig. 150.
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quickly) or the maximum (if you drive quickly).
adjust the ACC
In addition, the anti-slip regulation (ASR) is activated and
the ESC Sport is deactivated.
,
Please note on
page 185.
at the beginning of this chapter,
Depending on the driving situation in question and the version
of the instrument cluster, the following indicator lights come on:
adjust distance
The ACC is regulating, no vehicle is detected ahead.
The ACC is regulating, a vehicle has been detected
ahead.
When ACC does not regulate, the control indicators are not lit or
are grey.
stop regulation
1. Briefly press the key.
Or: Depress the brake pedal.
The control indicator corresponding to the driving
situation in question lights up; speed and distance remain
saved.
Fig. 153 On the instrument panel display: set
distance 1 (schematic representation, ACC regulates).
If the acceleration anti-slip control (ASR) is switched off, the
control is automatically interrupted.
callly
The distance can be adjusted in 5 levels, from very short to
very wide: 1. Press the key.
resume regulation
2. Press the or key.
1. Press the key
.
Steering wheel variant 2: Or slide one finger vertically over
ACC takes the last set speed and distance. The set speed is
shown on the instrument panel display and the control lamp
to
the key area
either .
corresponding to the driving situation lights up.
Or: press the button as many times as necessary until the
desired distance is set.
The level set is shown on the instrument panel display ÿ
Disconnect
fig. 153 1 . Observe the legal provisions on the minsimafuemty
.
1. Long press the key
The set speed is cleared.
distance of the country in question.
In the infotainment system, in the wizard menu, you can set
whether you want the regulation to start with the set distance at
the end of the journey or with a preset distance.
Switch to speed limiter
1. Press the key.
2. Select the speed limiter on the instrument cluster display.
When ACC does not regulate, the set distance and the vehicle
are not highlighted on the instrument cluster display.
ACC is disengaged.
Depending on the equipment, the button is located on
adjust speed
the multifunction steering wheel or the turn signal lever.
You can adjust the saved speed, within the predefined speed
range, using the keys on the multifunction steering wheel as
follows:
only while he
+ 1 km/h (1 mph): Press the ACC
key while regulating.
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only while he
- 1 km/h (1 mph): Press the ACC
Problems and solutions
key while regulating.
Press the key.
+ 10 km/h (5 mph):
,
Please note on
page 185.
at the beginning of this chapter,
Steering wheel, variant 2: Or slide your finger
from bottom to top over the button.
The first time it is activated, the speed
increases to the next step of 10 (km/h) or 5 (mph).
ACC not available
The control indicator lights up yellow.
press the key
.
- 10 km/h (5 mph):
— The radar sensor is dirty. Clean the radar sensor ÿ
p. 382.
Steering wheel, variant 2: Or slide your finger up
and down over the button The first time it is
activated, the speed is reduced to the next step
of 10 (km/h ) or 5 (mph).
— The visibility of the radar sensor is
diminished by weather factors, e.g. eg, snow, or by
residues of detergent or some coating. Clean the
radar sensor ÿ p. 382.
To continuously change the saved speed, keep the
or key pressed.
— The visibility of the radar sensor is
diminished by accessories, trim frames for license
plate holders or stickers. Leave the area around the
radar sensor free.
WARNING
If the minimum distance from the vehicle in front is
not respected or if the speed difference between the
two vehicles is so great that ACC cannot reduce the
speed sufficiently, there is a risk of a rear-end collision.
In addition, the braking distance is extended in case of
rain and when the roads present winter conditions.
— The radar sensor is out of adjustment or damaged,
p. For example, due to damage to the front of the
vehicle. Check for any visible damage ÿ p. 389.
— There is a fault or defect. Shut off the engine and
restart it.
· ACC may not correctly detect all driving situations.
— Painting or modification work has been carried out
structural sections on the front of the vehicle.
Always be prepared to stop yourself my
mo the vehicle.
— The original Volkswagen emblem is not being
used.
· When you step on the accelerator pedal, it overrides
the speed and distance regulation. In this case,
— If the problem persists, go to a duly qualified
ACC does not brake automatically.
specialized workshop. Volkswagen recommends a
Volkswagen dealer.
Respect the provisions of the corresponding country
relative to the minimum safety distance.
ACC does not work as expected
— The radar sensor is dirty. Clean the radar sensor ÿ
p. 382.
· In case of rain, snow or poor visibility, always set a
greater distance.
— System limits are exceeded ÿ p. 187.
Setting the dimming behavior
— The brakes have overheated, the adjustment has
been interrupted automatically. Wait for the brakes to
cool down and check the operation again.
You can set sportier ACC control: — Vehicles with
driving profile selection: Set the desired driving profile ÿ
p. 169.
— If the problem persists, go to a duly qualified
specialized workshop. Volkswagen recommends a
Volkswagen dealer.
— Vehicles without drive profile selection: Set the
desired drive program in the infotainment system in
the assistant menu.
Cannot start regulation
Make sure the following requirements are met:
Some settings can be saved in customization
function user accounts and can be changed
automatically when switching user accounts ÿ p. 40.
— Vehicles with manual transmission: It is engaged
a forward gear greater than 1st and traveling at a
speed of 25 km/h (16 mph) as a minimum
mine.
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— Vehicles with automatic gearbox: It is engaged in a forward
gear ratio.
or the navigation data is not up to date, the speed may
change unexpectedly and suddenly or may not adapt
to the current traffic situation. In addition, the speed
regulated by the system may not correspond to your
driving style.
— The vehicle's brake lights work perfectly.
mently.
— The brake lights on the electrically connected trailer work
perfectly.
· Always be prepared to regulate the speed yourself. If you
are driving without any active guided route, if you leave
the route calculated by the navigation system, or if the
position of the vehicle cannot be determined correctly
because the GPS does not provide accurate data, the
speed may change unexpectedly and suddenly. or that it
does not adapt to the current traffic situation.
— The ESC is not regulating.
— The brake pedal is not depressed.
Unusual noises during automatic braking
These noises are normal and are not indicative of any
abnormality.
· Always use current navigation data.
pre-speed regulation
· Always keep in mind the maximum speed allowed. In the
case of speed limitations that are not included in the
navigation data, the maximum permissible speed may be
exceeded.
Introduction to the topic
Please also note the safety-relevant information
regarding ACC.
Pre-speed control adapts the speed to the detected speed
limitations and the road layout, e.g. e.g. curves, junctions,
roundabouts, etc.
Limitations of anticipatory speed
regulation
Pre-speed regulation is an additional function of ACC and uses
the traffic sign detection system ÿ p. 37 and the navigation data
from the infotainment system.
,
Keep in mind
on page 191.
at the beginning of this chapter,
Pre-speed regulation is available depending on equipment, but
In addition to the limitations of the traffic sign detection system ÿ
not in all countries.
p. 37 and the limitations of ACC, anticipatory speed regulation
has the following limitations inherent to the system:
WARNING
ma:
The intelligent technology of pre-speed control cannot
— Advance speed regulation only recognizes traffic signs that
overcome the limits imposed by physical laws and only works
display a speed limitation. The advance regulation of speed
within the limits of the system. Never let the increased comfort
does not take into account, above all, the rules of right of
provided by this feature induce you to take any risk that
way or traffic lights.
compromises safety. If used carelessly or inadvertently, it can
cause accidents and serious injuries. The system cannot
replace the driver's attention.
— Traffic signs that indirectly show a speed limitation, e.g.
For example, the entrance signs to towns are only
recognized based on navigation data.
Always adapt your speed to the conditions
— On roads not included in the navigation data, or inaccurately
visibility, weather, road and traffic.
included, anticipatory speed regulation is not available.
· Always remain attentive to traffic and always take
into account the surroundings of the vehicle.
— If a speed limitation is reported based on navigation data
· Always be prepared to regulate the speed yourself. If the
traffic sign detection system is not working properly
will be
without being detected by the traffic sign detection system, it
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