Special features of ParkPilot
• In some cases, the ParkPilot registers water and ice on the ultrasound sensors as an obstacle.
• The acoustic warning will become quieter after a few seconds if the distance remains the same. The volume will remain constant if the signal tone is continuous.
• The intermittent signal tone switches off auto-matically as soon as the vehicle moves away from an obstacle again. If the vehicle approaches the obstade again, the acoustic warning is switched on automatically.
• No acoustic signal is given in vehicles with a dual clutch gearbox DSG® if the selector lever is in position P.
ParkPilot signal tones and displays
Fig. 232 ParkPilot screen display (colour display).
r--f"'n First read and observe the introductory L-.I=.U Information and safety warnings & on page 287.
Key to diagram
Fig. 232 Meaning
® Monitored area behind the vehide.
® Scanned area in front of the vehicle.
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The yellow segment represents an obstacle in the vehicle's path.
Red segment depicts an obstacle close to the vehicle.
The grey segment represents an obstacle outside of the vehicle's path.
Black segment depicts an obstacle (monochrome display).
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• The rear ultrasound ParkPilot sensors cannot be switched on if the factory-fitted towing bracket is electrically connected to the trailer.
• A Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership can adjust the volume of the acoustic warning sig-nals.
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Failure to observe the illuminated text messag-es can lead to the vehicle being damaged.
The areas to the front (only with ParkPilot front and rear) and rear of the vehicle are fully scanned by the ultrasound sensors.
Acoustic signals and screen
Acoustic signals are given when the vehicle ap-proaches an obstacle located in the range of the ultrasound sensors. An intermittent signal tone is given if a sufficiently short distance between the vehicle and an obstacle is detected. The shorter the distance, the shorter the intervals. The signal tone will sound continuously if the obstacle is very close.
If you continue to drive the vehide closer to the ob-sta de despite the continuous signal tone, the sys-tem will no longer be able to measure the distance.
With some vehicle equipment levels the scanned areas may be displayed as several segments in a display. The closer the vehicle drives lowards an obstacle, the closer the segment will move to the vehicle in the display. The collision area has been reached when the penultimate segment is dis-played, if not before. Do not drive onl .,..
Switch position, switch Function control in the turn signal lever 236
Reduce the speed in increments of Press button © briefly 1 km/h (1 mph) and store ital. SET/-.
Reduce the speed in increments of 10 km/h (5 mph) -
and store ita).
Reduce the speed continuously until Press and hold button © the button is re-for an extended period of leased and store time SET/-. this speeda)_
Switch off the Slide switch ® to position CCS. OFF.
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Driving downhill with CCS
If the CCS cannot maintain the vehicle speed when driving downhill, brake the vehicle with the foot brake and shift down gear if necessary.
Automatic switch-off
Button on the multlfunc-tion steering wheel Action 237
Briefly press the (ili) button.
The system will decrease
Briefly press the G button. the speed until the new set speed is reached by easing off the acceleration without a braking intervention.
Press and hold button G for an extended period of time.
With the CCS activated, press the button @ twice bn'eflyOR The system is switched off. In any operating mode, The stored speed will be press and hold the button deleted. §) for an extended period of time.
• If the brake pedal or clutch pedal is depressed.
• If you change the gear on a manual gearbox 263.
• If the airbag is triggered. <
The CCS control will be switched off automatically or switched off temporarily:
• If the system detects a fault that could impair the function of the CCS.
• If the vehicle speed is higher than the stored speed for an extended period with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
dJ Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Displays, warning and indicator lamps . . . . . . 300
Radar sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Operating adaptive cruise control (ACC) 302
Switch off the adaptive cruise control (ACC) temporarily in the following situations . . . . . 304
Special driving situations . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
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Adaptive cruise control combines cruise
control and distance control.
The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) can help to maintain a speed set by the The adap-tive cruise control (ACC) can also maintain a set time interval to a vehicle travelling ahead. Two fac-tory-fitted versions of the system are available: .,
• System version 1 functions at speeds of 30-160 km/h (20 mph -100 mph).
• System version 2 functions at speeds of 30-210 km/h (20 m ph-130 m ph).
In vehicles with a dual clutch gearbox DSG®, the adaptive cruise control (ACC) can brake the vehi-cle until it comes to a complete standstill behind a vehicle in front that is stopping.
Driver prompt to take over control
There are system-specific limits on the adaptive cruise control (ACC) when driving. This means that the driver may have to control the speed and dis-tance between the vehicle and other vehicles in certain circumstances.
The driver is told to take control of the vehicle via a message on the instrument cluster display prompts a braking intervention, and a signal tone =<>page 300.
Additional information and warnings:
• Exterior views =<>page 5
• Volkswagen information system =<>page 24
• Cruise control system (CCS) =<>page 295
• Area monitoring system (Front Assist) =<>page 307
• Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts =<>page 394
A WARNING
The intelligent technology used in the adap-tive cruise control (ACC) cannot overcome the laws of physics, and functions only within the limits of the system. Careless or uninten-tional use of the adaptive cruise control (ACC) can cause accidents and lead to seri-ous injury. The system Is not a substitute for the full concentration of the driver.
• Adapt your speed and distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
• Do not use the adaptive cruise control (ACC) in poor visibility, on steep or winding roads, or on slippery road surfaces e.g. on snow, ice, wet roads, loose chippings or floo-ded roads.
A WARNING (Continued)
• Never use the adaptive cruise control (ACC) off-road or on unsurfaced roads. The adaptive cruise control (ACC) is designed for use on surfaced roads only.
• The adaptive cruise control (ACC) does not react to stationary obstacles, e.g. the tail end of a traffic jam, a vehicle that has broken down, or vehicles waiting at traffic lights.
• The adaptive cruise control (ACC) does not react to persons, animals or vehicles crossing or approaching in the same lane.
• If the adaptive cruise control (ACC) speed reduction is insufficient, you should brake the vehicle by depressing the foot brake.
• Brake the vehicle by depressing the brake if the vehicle rolls inadvertently on after the driver has been prompted to take control of the vehicle.
• If the instrument cluster display indicates that the driver should take control of the vehi-cle, you have to regulate the distance your-self.
• The driver must be prepared to take con-trol of the vehicle (by accelerating or braking) at all times.
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Switch off the adaptive cruise control (ACC) if you suspect that the radar sensor has been damaged. This can help to prevent secondary damage. Have the radar sensor realigned.
• Repair work on the radar sensor will require special knowledge and tools. Volkswagen rec-ommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
m If the adaptive cruise control (ACC) does not L!J function as described in this chapter, do not use it, and have the system checked by a qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using a Voikswagen dealership for this purpose.
m The maximum vehicle speed when the adap-L!J live cruise control (ACC) is active is limited to either 160 km/h (1 00 m ph) or 210 km/h (130 m ph). depending on the system version.
m If the adaptive cruise control (ACC) is active, L!J unfamiliar noises may be heard during the automatic braking procedure. These are caused by the braking system.
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• Remove snow with a brush, and remove Ice • Repair work on the radar sensor will require special knowledge and tools. Volkswagen rec-ommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
preferably with a solvent-free de-leer spray.
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Fig. 241 Left-hand side of the multifunction steer-ing wheel: buttons for operating the adaptive cruise control (ACC)
1"1'11 First read and observe the introductory L-I=J.I information and safety warnings Lb. on page 298.
When the adaptive cruise control (ACC) is switch-ed on, the green indicator lamp(') lights up in the instrument cluster, and the speed memory and the status of the adaptive cruise control are shown in the display.
Button on the multifunc-Function lion steering wheel 241
Conditions for starting the adaptive cruise control (ACC)
• The selector lever must be in position D/S or be in the Tiptronic gate. A forward gear, but not first gear, must be selected in the manual gearbox.
• In vehicles with a manual gearbox, the actual speed must be a minimum of 25 kmlh (16 m ph).
Controlling speed
When switched on, the speed can be stored and set. The stored speed can vary from the speed ac-tually being driven if the distance is being actively controlled.
Action
Switching on adaptive Press the §) button on the The system is switched on. No speed has yet
cruise control (ACC). multifunction steering been stored and the speed is not yet being con-wheel. trolled.
The current speed is stored and controlled. When adaptive cruise control (ACC) Is al-ready active:
Activating adaptive cruise Press the@!) button on the Press briefly: reduces the speed by 1 kmlh
control (ACC). multifunction steering (1 mph) and stores it. wheel. Press and hold: As long as you keep pressing, the stored speed is reduced incrementally by 1 km/h (1 mph). A reduction in speed is achieved by accelerator release or automatic braking.
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When the highest level is reached, the distance re-turns to the lowest level when the button is press-ed again.
The distance level can also be set using the Q or Q buttons on the multifunction steering wheel im-mediately after the(!) button on the multifunction steering Fig. 241 has been pressed.
Select the Settings menu, Assist systems submenu, ACC to set the distance to be used when the ACC is switched on 24.
Setting the gearbox programme
The acceleration response can be influenced by the gearbox programme selected. The programme can be set Using the ACC option in the Assistant submenu in the Settings menu. The following gearbox programmes can be selected:
• Normal
• Sport
• Eco
The following conditions can prevent the adaptive cruise control (ACC) from reacting:
• If the accelerator is depressed.
• If no gear is selected.
• If the ESC is taking corrective action.
• If there is a fault in several brake lights on the vehicle or on a trailer with an electrical connection to the vehicle.
• If the vehicle is reversing.
• System version 1: if the vehicle is travelling faster than approximately 160 km/h (1 00 m ph).
• System version 2: if the vehicle is travelling faster than approximately 210 km/h (130 mph).
A WARNING
If you do not maintain the minimum distance to a vehicle In front and the difference In speed between the two vehicles is so great that the braking action of the adaptive cruise control (ACC) is insufficient, you are In dan-ger of colliding with the vehicle in front. You should reduce the vehicle speed immediately with the foot brake.
• The adaptive cruise control (ACC) may not be able to detect all driving situations cor-rectly.
• Leaving your foot on the accelerator means that the adaptive cruise control (ACC) will not brake automatically. This is because manual acceleration overrides the system.
• You should always be prepared to brake the vehicle yourself.
• Observe country-specific regulations re-garding the minimum distance.
m The set speed will be deleted if the ignition or L!.J the adaptive cruise control (ACC) is switched off.
m The adaptive cruise control (ACC) is auto-L!.J matically deactivated when the traction con-trol system (TCS) is deactivated.
m In vehicles with a start/stop system, the en-L!.J gine is switched off automatically during the stationary phase of adaptive cruise control (ACC) and is then restarted for moving off.
situations
1""111 First read and observe the introductory L-J,:.IJ Information and safety warnings & on page 298.
The adaptive cruise control (ACC) should be switched off in the following situations due to sys-tem limitations &:
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• When turning off roads, driving around round-abouts, narrow curves, joining motorways, exiting from motorways or driving through road works, to prevent the vehicle from unnecessarily accelerat-ing to the set speed in these situations
• When driving through a tunnel as this situation could impair the system function.
• On roads with more than one lane, if other vehi-cles are driving more slowly in the fast lane. The slower vehicles In the other lane would be overtak-en from the right side in this case.
• In heavy rain, snow or spray as vehicles travel-ling ahead cannot be monitored sufficiently or maybe cannot be monitored at all. .,.
A WARNING
Failure to switch off the adaptive cruise con-trol (ACC) in the above-mentioned situations can cause accidents and result in serious in-juries.
Special driving situations
A WARNING (Continued)
• Always switch off the adaptive cruise con-trol (ACC) in critical driving situations.
m Failure to switch off the adaptive cruise con-L!:..J trot (ACC) in the above-mentioned situations can cause a violation of legal requirements.
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Fig. 242 @Vehicle in a bend.]) Motorbike in front is outside the range of the radar sensor.
Fig. 243 [Cl A vehicle is changing lanes. [li] Turning vehicle, stationary vehicle.
n"'n First read and observe the introductory L-J,:,.lJ information and safety warnings & on page 298.
The adaptive cruise control (ACC) has physical and system-related limits. As a result, certain adaptive cruise control (ACC) system reactions may occur, from the driver's perspective, unexpect-edly or with some delay. You should therefore al-ways be prepared to take full control of the vehicle if necessary.
The following traffic situations, for example, require particular vigilance:
Deceleration to standstill, only vehicles with dual clutch gearbox DSG®
If a vehicle travelling ahead brakes to a standstill, the adaptive cruise control (ACC) will also brake your vehicle to a standstill. The vehicle is then held stationary by the brakes.
Stationary phase, only vehicles with dual clutch gearbox DSG®
After the adaptive cruise control (ACC) has slowed down the vehicle to standstill, the vehicle is kept stationary for a short period of time. During the sta-tionary phase the driver is prompted to depress the brake pedal 300. If the brake pedal is de-pressed, the adaptive cruise control (ACC) is switched off. If the brake pedal is not depressed within the stationary phase, the adaptive cruise control (ACC) is switched off automatically.
Overtaking
If the tu m signal is activated when starting an over-taking manoeuvre, the adaptive cruise control (ACC) accelerates the vehicle automatically and thus reduces the distance to the vehicle in front.
If you move your vehicle into the overtaking lane and there is no vehicle ahead of you, the adaptive cruise control (ACC) will automatically increase the speed to your set level and maintain it. .,..
Driver assist systems I 305
Retrofitting two-way radios
.--m First read and observe the introductory L-.lc.U information and safety warnings & on page 394.
You will need an external aerial to use a two-way radio in the vehicle.
Any retrofit installation of electrical or electronic equipment in the vehicle will affect its vehicle type approval. Under certain circumstances, this can negate the type approval for the vehicle.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has approved the vehicle for use with two-way radios providing the following conditions are observed:
• Correct installation of external aerial.
• A maximum transmitting power of 10 watts.
The equipment can only operate at maximum range with an external aerial.
Check first with a qualified workshop if you wish to use a two-way radio with a transmitting power of over 10 watts. Qualified workshops are familiar with the technical options for retrofitting. Volkswa-gen Commercial Vehicles recommends using a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership for this purpose.
Information stored in the control units
.--m First read and observe the introductory L-.lc.U Information and safety warnings & on page 394.
Your vehicle is factory fitted with electronic control units which are responsible for engine and gearbox management. The control units also monitor the function of the exhaust system and the airbags.
These electronic control units continuously evalu-ate data relevant to the vehicle while the vehicle is being driven. Only these data will be stored if there are any faults recorded or any deviations from the specified values. This is generally displayed by the indicator lamps on the instrument cluster.
Special units are required to read and evaluate da-ta stored in the control units.
These data are stored so that specialist workshops can diagnose and solve problems. The following data may have been stored:
• Engine and gearbox-relevant data.
• Speed.
• Direction of travel.
398 Cleaning and maintenance
Please comply with relevant legislation and the in-structions and information given in the operating manuals for radio equipment.
A WARNING
If radio equipment is not secured or not prop-erly secured in the vehicle, it could be flung though the interior during a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre, or In the event of an accident. This can cause Injuries.
• While the vehicle is in motion, always se-cure radio equipment properly outside the airbag deployment zone or stow them away safely.
A CAUTION
If you use two-way radios in the car without an external aerial, electromagnetic radiation in the vehicle could exceed limit values. This also applies to external aerials which have not been correctly installed.
• Two-way radios should only be used In the vehicle If an external aerial Is properly connected.
• Braking power.
• Seat belt monitor.
The control units never record conversations that take place in the vehicle. it is neither possible nor permitted to use the stored data to create move-ment profiles.
When the vehicle is being used, situations may arise in which the stored data (alone or in conjunc-tion with other information such as accident re-ports, vehicle damage, witness statements etc.) can become assignable to a particular person, whereby consultation of an expert and use of the expert's information may be necessary.
In vehicles with an emergency call function via a mobile telephone or other units, the current loca-tion can be transmitted. In the event of an accident in which the control units register that an airbag has been triggered, the system can automatically send out a signal. This depends on your service provider. Transmission is possible only in areas
Vehicle lifting points
Fig. 287 Lifting points at front for the lifting plat-form or vehicle jack.
First read and observe the introductory l.-J,::..U information and safety warnings & on page 394.
The vehicle may only be lifted at the points shown in the illustrations =>Fig. 287 and =>Fig. 288. If the vehicle is not raised on the lifting points shown, the vehicle could be damaged =>
Lifting platforms with fluid filled cushions (receiving platforms) may not be used for lifting the vehicle.
There are many precautions that have to be fol-lowed when lifting a vehide on a workshop hoist or floor jack. Do not try to lift a vehicle on a lifting plat-form or vehicle jack unless you have the training, knowledge and experience to be able to do so safely.
Using the jack to lift the vehicle =>page 423.
A WARNING
Lifting your vehicle incorrectly with a lifting platform or vehicle jack can cause accidents and serious personal injury:
• Always read and heed the operating in-structions from the lifting platform or vehicle jack manufacturer and any legal regulations before lifting the vehicle.
• All occupants should leave the vehicle be-fore it is lifted.
• The vehicle should only be lifted at the points indicated In the illustrations =>Fig. 287 and =>Fig. 288. If the vehicle is not lifted at
Fig. 288 Lifting points at rear for lhe lifting plat-form or vehicle jack.
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the points shown, it could fall off the lifting platform when work is being carried out, e.g. when the engine or gearbox is removed.
• The vehicle jacking points must be placed on the centre of the vehicle lift support surfa-ces, with as much surface contact between the vehicle and the support surfaces as pos-sible.
• Never start the engine when the vehicle is raised. The vibration of the engine could cause the vehicle to fall off the lifting point.
• If work has to be carried out underneath the lifted vehicle, secure the vehicle with suit-able jack stands with a sufficient load-bear-ing capacity.
• Never climb up the lifting platform.
• Always check that the vehicle is not heavi-er than the lifting capacity of the lifting plat-form.
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• Never lift the vehicle by the engine oil sump, the gearbox or the front or rear axle.
• To prevent damage to the underside of the vehicle when lifting, rubber pads must be used. Ensure that the lifting platform arms are able to move freely.
• The lifting platform arms must not be al-lowed to come Into contact with the sills or any other part of the vehicle.