warmed up, avoid continually starting the march and
moving forward at pedestrian speed.
If the engine stalls, immediately step on the
brake pedal or engage the electronic parking
brake.
· If, driving uphill with heavy traffic,
If you want to prevent the vehicle from rolling
backwards when starting to move, before starting to
move, press the brake pedal for a few seconds.
driving on slopes
hill start assist
Hill Start Assist assists in starting uphill by keeping the
vehicle actively parked.
Hill assist function
On vehicles with dual clutch transmission
DSG®
Hill Start Assist is automatically engaged if the
following conditions are met
,
the downhill assist function helps to brake
when going downhill ÿ . To do this, this function takes
advantage of the engine brake.
The following conditions must be met at the same
time: — The vehicle is held at a standstill with the
The DSG® dual-clutch transmission selects the
optimal gear based on the existing gradient and the
speed at which it is driving. For this, the selector lever
must be in the D/S position. In Tiptronic mode the
downhill assist function is not active.
brake pedal or the electronic parking brake on a slope
until driving is started.
— The engine turns correctly.
As the downhill assist function can only downshift to a
maximum of 3rd gear, it may be necessary to switch to
Tiptronic mode when descending very steep sections.
Once in Tiptronic mode, manually shift into 1st or 2nd
gear to take advantage of engine braking and brake
relief.
— All four wheels must have good contact with the
surface and the vehicle must not be with crossed
axles.
— Is forward gear or forward gear engaged?
back.
To drive away, remove your foot from the brake
pedal or release the electronic parking brake and
When the downhill assist function is on
tive, the Start-Stop system is automatically deactivated.
accelerate immediately. When starting the march,
the brake is released progressively.
The downhill assist function is activated automatically:
Hill Start Assist Disabled
Hill Start Assist is deactivated immediately if any of
— If the slope is greater than 6% approx.
the following conditions are no longer true: — The
driver's door is opened.
— Y: if the selector lever is in the position
tion D/S.
— Additionally, if cruise control (GRA) or adaptive
— If the engine runs irregularly or abnormally.
cruise control (ACC) is deactivated: if the speed
— If the engine shuts down or stalls.
is less than approx. 80 km/h (50 mph) or if the brake
is applied.
— If the selector lever is in the position
no.
— Additionally, if cruise control (GRA) or adaptive
cruise control (ACC) is active: if the stored speed
is exceeded.
— If either wheel has only minimal contact with the
ground, e.g. For example, in the event of a
crossroads.
Hill assist function is deactivated
automatically:
ATTENTION
— If the slope decreases.
· If you do not start driving immediately after
— Either: if the transmission is upshifted
because the engine speed is higher than approx.
4500 rpm.
releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle may roll
backwards under certain circumstances. In this
case, immediately depress the brake pedal or
engage the electronic parking brake.
— Or additionally with cruise control (GRA) or
adaptive cruise control
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mentioned speed limits accelerating or braking ÿ .
(ACC) active: if the saved speed can be maintained.
Even so, it is essential that the surface guarantees sufficient
adhesion. For this reason, the descent assist will not be able to
fulfill its function when, for example, going down slopes with icy or
slippery surfaces.
WARNING
The intelligent technology of the downhill assist function cannot
overcome the limits imposed by physical laws and only works
within the limits of the system. Never let the increased comfort
provided by this feature induce you to take risks that compromise
safety.
Descent assist intervenes automatically if the following conditions
are met:
— The vehicle engine is running.
— The Offroad driving profile is selected.
· Any accidental movement of the vehicle can cause serious
injury.
— Driving at a speed of less than 30 km/h
(19 mph) (the indication is shown on the instrument panel
display).
· The downhill assist function cannot replace the driver's
attention.
— The steepness of the slope is at least 10%.
· Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility,
weather, road and traffic conditions.
It doesn't slow down or speed up.
The downhill assist function does not always
Hill Descent Assist is deactivated if the vehicle speed exceeds 30
pre can hold the vehicle stationary on a hill or brake it
sufficiently downhill, e.g. g., on slippery or frozen surfaces.
km/h (19 mph), if you brake or accelerate, or if the grade is less
than 5%.
WARNING
WARNING
The intelligent descent assist technology cannot overcome the
limits imposed by the laws of physics and only works within the
limits of the system. The greater comfort provided by the descent
Always be prepared to brake. Otherwise, accidents and injuries
may occur.
The downhill assist function is only
assistant should never lead to taking any risk that compromises
safety.
an auxiliary function that cannot always brake the vehicle
sufficiently when going downhill.
· Any accidental movement of the vehicle can cause serious
injury.
· The vehicle speed may increase despite the downhill assist
function.
· Hill Descent Assist cannot replace the driver's attention.
· Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility,
weather, road and traffic conditions.
descent assistant
The descent assistant cannot always
keeping the vehicle stopped on a hill or braking sufficiently
When the descent assist is active, the control indicator lights up
green.
downhill, e.g. g., on slippery or frozen surfaces.
When the descent assist is not active, the control indicator lights
up in grey. The system is connected, but it is not regulating.
WARNING
Descent Assist limits speed on steep descents by automatically
Always be prepared to brake. Otherwise, accidents and injuries
may occur.
intervening on the brakes on all four wheels, both forward and
reverse ÿ .
· Hill Descent Assist is only an auxiliary system that under
By remaining active,
certain circumstances will not be able to brake the vehicle
the anti-lock braking system prevents the wheels from locking up.
sufficiently when going downhill.
After starting down a hill below 30 km/h (19 mph), speed is
limited to a minimum of 2 km/h (1 mph) and a maximum of 30 km/
h (19 mph). Whenever he deems appropriate, the driver may
increase or reduce speed within the limits
· The speed of the vehicle may increase despite the intervention
of the descent assistant.
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Unlock the steering column: 1. Turn the
Address
steering wheel a little to make it easier for the lock to release.
Information regarding the address of the
vehicle
2. Insert the vehicle key into the lock
ignition.
3. Hold the steering wheel in this position and connect
The ignition.
To make the vehicle more difficult to steal, always lock
the steering before leaving the vehicle.
Steering control assistance The
The direction
steering control assistance assists the driver in critical driving
situations. When contra-steering it helps you by increasing the
On vehicles with electromechanical steering, power steering
adjusts automatically based on driving speed, steering wheel
torque and wheel orientation. The electromechanical steering
force applied to the steering wheel ÿ .
only works with the engine running. When the Start-Stop system
intervenes and turns off the engine, the steering continues to
Progressive steering
work.
Depending on equipment, progressive steering can adapt the
steering force to the driving situation. Progressive steering only
works with the engine running.
If the power steering does not work or does not work correctly,
you will have to apply significantly more force than usual to
move the steering wheel.
In city traffic, you don't need to steer as much when parking,
maneuvering or making tight turns.
On vehicles with driving profile selection, the selected profile
can influence the behavior of the power steering.
On the highway or dual carriageway, progressive
steering transmits, e.g. For example, when cornering, a
sportier, more direct and noticeably more dynamic
driving experience.
Electronic lock of the steering column in vehicles with
ignition and start button
On vehicles with push-button ignition and start that the steering
column is electronically locked:
WARNING
If the power steering does not function, driveability is greatly
reduced as the steering wheel is hard to turn, which can lead
to loss of vehicle control, accidents, serious injury and death.
1. Stop the vehicle. If necessary, move the selector lever to
position P.
2. Switch off the ignition, then open the driver's door. The steering
column is locked.
· Depending on the equipment, the power steering only works
when the engine is running.
If you do not want the steering column to lock, first open the
· Never let the vehicle move with the engine off.
driver's door and then switch the ignition off. The steering column
remains unlocked until the vehicle is locked.
· Never remove the key from the ignition lock when the vehicle
is moving.
The steering column lock could seize and it would not be
possible to control the vehicle.
Mechanical steering column lock (steering lock)
On vehicles with an ignition lock, the steering column is locked
mechanically:
WARNING
Steering control assist assists the driver, in conjunction
Lock the steering column: 1. Stop the
with ESC, in controlling the direction of the vehicle in
critical driving situations.
vehicle. If necessary, move the selector lever to position P.
However, it is the driver who has to control the direction of
the vehicle at all times.
2. Remove the key.
This aid does not steer the vehicle.
3. Turn the steering wheel a little until you hear the steering
lock engage.
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WARNING
Driving profile selection and
4MOTION Active Control
If the vehicle needs to be towed, switch on the ignition to
operate the turn signals, horn and wiper.
Introduction to the topic
Problems and solutions
Using the driving profiles, the driver can adapt various
steering fault
characteristics of the vehicle systems to the current driving
situation, the desired ride comfort and an economical
The warning light comes on or flashes red.
driving style. Some of the systems that can be adapted are
suspension, steering, propulsion and climate control.
There is a breakdown in the electromechanical steering or
electronic lock of the steering column.
Do not continue the march!
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, various driving profiles
1. Request the help of duly qualified specialized personnel.
can be selected. The degree of influence of the vehicle systems
on the various driving profiles depends on the vehicle's equipment.
— If the warning light turns red, the steering may be hard
because the electromechanical steering does not work.
— If the warning lamp flashes red, the steering column cannot
Differentiation depending on the type of drive Only
be unlocked.
vehicles with all-wheel drive can have the rotary control of the
4MOTION Active Control.
steering fault
Vehicles with adaptive suspension (DCC)
The control indicator lights up or flashes yellow.
While driving, the adaptive suspension (DCC) continuously
adapts the damping to the terrain and driving situation in
question, also taking into account the suspension configuration
of the selected driving profile.
Management puts up more resistance or reacts more
sensitively than usual.
The control indicator comes on and stays on:
Some settings can be saved in personalization
function user accounts and are changed when switching
user accounts ÿ p. 40.
1. Start the engine again and drive slowly for a short distance.
2. If the control indicator remains on, go to a duly qualified
specialized workshop. Volkswagen recommends a
Volkswagen dealer.
The control lamp flashes: 1. Turn the
steering wheel slightly to either side.
2. Switch the ignition off and on again.
3. Observe the messages on the screen of the
instrument panel.
4. If the control indicator continues to flash after switching on
the ignition, do not continue driving.
Request the help of duly qualified specialized personnel.
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