2011 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG WARNING LIGHTS

The Autonomous Emergency Braking function should be deactivated by switching off the Forward Collision Warning system (Front Assist) in following situations:
x When the vehicle is being towed.
x When the vehicle is on a roller test stand.
x When the vehicle is off road, like on construction sites or on race tracks.
x When one of the sensors is defect.
x When the sensors have been damaged, like after a frontal collision accident.
x After several false alarms in a row.
x If the sensors are covered by additional parts, like auxiliary headlights.
x If the vehicle is driving on steep terrain or on or across slopes.
WARNING
Always remember that the Autonomous Emergency Braking function has limits – it will not release you from the responsibility to control and slow down your vehicle.
x The Autonomous Emergency Braking function alone cannot avoid accidents and fatal injuries.
x Under certain circumstances and complex traffic situations the Autonomous Emergency Braking function can perform unwanted braking maneuvers, like in construction sites.
x Soiled or misaligned radar sensors can lead to unwanted braking maneuvers
x The Autonomous Emergency Braking function does not react to people, animals, crossing traffic or vehicles that are approaching you on the same lane.
x Always adjust your speed and the distance you keep between you and the vehicles ahead of you to the road, traffic, weather, and visibility conditions.
x Never follow a vehicle so closely that you cannot stop your vehicle safely, under certain circumstances the automatic braking function cannot bring the vehicle to a stop in time.
x Never allow the closing speed between you and other vehicles to be so high that the Au-tonomous Emergency Braking function may not be able to slow your vehicle safely. If closing speed is too high, you must apply the brakes yourself to reduce the risk of a rear-end crash.
x Always be prepared to takeover the control of the brake and the gas pedal in every situa-tion.
NOTICE
If you notice that the Autonomous Emergency Braking function doesn't work properly or the sensors are damaged, switch off the Forward Collision Warning system (Front Assist) and therefore the Autonomous Emergency Braking function immediately.
x Go see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance and have the system checked.
If the Autonomous Emergency Braking function initiates a braking maneuver, the hydraulic brak-ing system is under pressure. In this case the braking pedal will feel “harder” and the brake pedal travel will be shorter.
Automatic braking maneuvers can be interrupted by depressing the gas pedal or moving the steering wheel.
The Autonomous Emergency Braking function can slow your vehicle down to a standstill, but not hold your vehicle permanently. When necessary, apply the vehicle brakes!

WARNING
If the view area of the camera is covered or dirty, Lane Assist may not work properly.
x Always make sure that the camera area is free of dirt or snow and not covered.
NOTICE
In order to help maintain the proper function of the Forward Collision Warning system (Front Assist):
x Always keep the camera area in the front windshield free of ice, dirt and snow.
x Never cover the camera area.
x Regularly check the windshield and especially the area of the camera for damages.
Lane Assist has been developed only for on-road driving.
If Lane Assist does not work properly and as described here, have the system checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen Service Facility.
Warning and Indicator lights

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up Possible cause Proper response
Minimum speed not yet reached.

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function check. They go out after a few seconds.
WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.
x Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
x Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
How Lane Assist works

Fig. 279 In the front windshield: Area of the Lane Assist camera.

Warning and indicator lights

If no other vehicle is detected by the Side Assist system in the critical area of your vehicle, the indica-
tor lights in the outside mirrors will not light up ⇒ .
The closer the detected vehicle is to your vehicle, the more indicator lights light up in the outside mirrors. If the approaching vehicle is very close, 4 indicator lights light up.
WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.
x Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
x Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
How Side Assist works

Fig. 280 In the outside mirrors: Side Assist indicator lights

Fig. 281 Rear view of the vehicle: Areas of the Side Assist radar sensors.

does not work below speeds of about 20 mph (30 km/h). If Side Assist detects one or more vehicles in the monitored area, indicator lights light up in the outside mirrors.
Indicator lights in the outside mirrors
The indicator lights ⇒ fig. 280 in the outside mirrors inform you about the traffic behind your vehicle.
The indicator lights in the left outside mirror ⇒ fig. 280 inform you about traffic on the left side and the
indicator lights in the right outside mirror ⇒ fig. 280 inform you about the traffic on the right side of your vehicle.

Indicator lights in the out-
side mirror
Possible cause
Stay off. No other vehicle detected by Side Assist in
the critical area of your vehicle.
Light up briefly once. Side Assist is switched on and is ready.
Light up. Side Assist detected a possible critical situ-
ation.
Repeatedly light up brightly. The turn signal is switched on and Side
Assist detected a possible critical situation
on the corresponding vehicle side ⇒  in
Warning and indicator lights

Radar sensors
The Side Assist radar sensors are located on the left and right side above the rear bumper ⇒ fig. 281. They cover an area of about 50 m (160 ft) behind your vehicle as well as the blind spots on the left and right vehicle side. On the left and right side of your vehicle Side Assist covers an area of about the width of one driving lane.
However, Side Assist does not recognize the exact width of the driving lanes next to your vehicle. In some cases, such as driving in the middle of 2 lanes or with very narrow lanes, this can lead to an incorrect indication. In other cases, vehicles moving on further driving lanes like the second to left lane, or even fixed objects, such as guide rails, can cause the indicator lights to light up.

Checklist
If you are uncertain in any way, have the work done by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or author-ized Volkswagen Service Facility. Serious personal injury may result from improperly performed work. Make sure that you check the following items regularly. The best thing is to check them every time you refuel:
d Windshield washer fluid level ⇒  Windshield wiper and washer
d Engine oil level ⇒  Engine oil
d Engine coolant level ⇒  Engine coolant
d Brake fluid level ⇒  Braking and parking
d Tire pressure ⇒  Tires and wheels
d Vehicle lighting necessary for driving safety:
– Turn signals
– Parking lights, low beams and high beams
– Taillights
– Brake lights
– License plate light
Information regarding replacing light bulbs ⇒  Replacing light bulbs.
WARNING
Disregarding the safety-related checklist may lead to accidents and injuries.
x Please note and follow the points listed in the checklist.

Warning and indicator lights