Driver assistance systems
WARNING
If it is not possible to drive maintaining a sufficient safety
distance and a constant speed, the use of the cruise control
(GRA) can cause an accident and serious injuries can be caused.
Speed governor (GRA)
Introduction to the topic
· Never use the GRA in heavy traffic, if you do not have
enough distance, on steep, curvy or slippery sections (eg
in the event of snow, ice, rain or loose gravel) Not even
on flooded roads.
The cruise control (GRA) helps to maintain a constant
speed set by you.
· Never use the GRA off-road or on roads that are not firm
ground.
Speed range The GRA is
· Always adapt the speed and the safety distance with respect
to the preceding vehicle depending on the visibility, weather,
road and traffic conditions.
available when driving forward at a speed greater than
approx. 20 km/h (15 mph).
Driving with cruise control The stored speed
· After use, always switch off the GRA to avoid unintended
speed regulation.
can be exceeded at any time, e.g. eg to overtake. Control is
interrupted during acceleration and is resumed at the stored
speed.
· It is dangerous to use a previously saved speed when it is
excessive for the current road, traffic or weather conditions.
indications on the screen
When cruise control (GRA) is connected, the instrument cluster
display shows the saved speed and the system status.
ma:
Manage the GR
The GRA is connected and the regulation is active.
,
Please note on
page 182.
at the beginning of this chapter,
The GRA is connected, but the regulation is not active.
If there is no speed stored, appears on the instrument cluster
display instead of the speed.
Shift gears
As soon as the clutch pedal is depressed, the regulation is
interrupted and resumed once the gear has been changed.
go down slopes
The vehicle cannot maintain the stored speed in all driving
situations. Always be prepared to brake the vehicle.
Fig. 142 Left side of the multifunction steering wheel
(variant 1).
1. Downshift before going down hills
long mountain
In this way, you will take advantage of the engine brake and will
request the brakes less.
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The speed remains saved.
resume regulation
1. Press the key
.
The GRA resumes the saved speed and regulates it.
Disconnect
1. Long press the key
.
The GRA is switched off and the saved speed is deleted.
Switch to speed limiter
1. Press the key
.
Fig. 143 Left side of the multifunction steering wheel
(variant 2).
2. Select the speed limiter on the screen
instrument panel knob.
The GRA goes offline.
Connect
HE
1. Press the key
.
Depending on the equipment, the button is
located on the multifunction steering wheel or the turn
signal lever.
There is no speed saved. Regulation has not yet taken
place.
start regulation
1. While driving, press the key
The GRA saves and regulates the current speed.
.
Problems and solutions
,
Please note on
page 182.
at the beginning of this chapter,
adjust speed
While the GRA is regulating, the saved speed can be adjusted:
Fault in the speed regulator (GRA)
press the key
.
+ 1 km/h (1 mph): - 1
abnormal operation. The control indicator lights up yellow.
press the key
Press the key.
.
km/h (1 mph): + 10
km/h (5 mph): Steering
1. Disconnect the GRA and go to a suitably qualified specialist
workshop. Volkswagen recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
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). - 10 km/h (5 mph):
Press the key.
Regulation is automatically interrupted
— You have depressed the clutch pedal for a long time.
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 vehicle has exceeded the stored speed for a long time.
— No forward gear ratio selected.
— A braking assistance system has intervened, e.g.
For example, the ASR or the ESC.
To continuously change the saved speed, keep the or key
pressed.
— Front Assist has braked the vehicle.
The vehicle adapts the current speed by accelerating or
deaccelerating. The vehicle does not brake actively.
— If the problem persists, disconnect the GRA and go to a duly
qualifi ed specialized workshop. Volkswagen recommends a
Volkswagen dealer.
stop regulation
1. Briefly press the key
either .
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Or: Depress the brake pedal.
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Speed regulator
Use the speed limiter conditionally
Speed limiter
adverse weather conditions is dangerous and
can lead to serious accidents, e.g. eg, by
aquaplaning, snow, ice, leaf litter, etc. Use the
speed limiter only when the state of the road
Introduction to the topic
and the weather conditions allow it.
The speed limiter helps not to exceed a speed
saved by you.
Speed range The
Drive speed limiter
speed limiter is available on forward drives from
approx. 30 km/h (20 mph).
,
Please note on
page 184.
at the beginning of this chapter,
Driving with the speed limiter
Speed limitation can be broken at any time by fully
depressing the accelerator pedal, past the point of
resistance. As soon as the saved speed is exceeded,
the green control indicator flashes and an acoustic
warning signal may sound. The speed remains saved.
The regulation is activated again automatically as
soon as you drive at a speed lower than the saved
one.
indications on the screen
When the speed limiter is engaged, the display of the
instrument cluster shows the saved speed and the
status of the system:
Fig. 144 Left side of the multifunction steering wheel
(variant 1).
The speed limiter is activated and the
regulation is active.
The speed limiter is activated, but the
regulation is not active.
go down slopes
The vehicle cannot maintain the stored speed in all
driving situations. Always be prepared to brake the
vehicle.
1. Downshift before going down hills
long mountain
In this way, you will take advantage of the engine brake and will
request the brakes less.
Fig. 145 Left side of the multifunction steering wheel
(variant 2).
WARNING
After use, always switch off the speed limiter to
prevent unintended speed regulation.
Connect
1. Press the key
.
· The speed limiter does not relieve the driver of his responsibility
The last set speed is saved. Regulation has not
yet taken place.
to drive at the appropriate speed. Do not drive at high speed
if it is not necessary.
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