2012 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG warning

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

lights
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.

Lane Assist settings in the infotainment system
You can change some Lane Assist settings in the infotainment system
x Switch on the ignition.
x Push the infotainment button CAR.
x Tap on the Assistants button in the display.
x Select Front LaneAssist.

Function key
Warning time setting : After touching the Warning time setting or z func-
tion key, you can choose between early, medium and late.
Steering wheel vibration : After touching the Steering wheel vibration or z
function key, you can choose between low, medium and strong.

Setting the warning time

Menu option Meaning
Early The system has a low tolerance level and warns
you early if you come too close to a side marking.
Medium Original setting.
Late The system has a high tolerance level and warns
you late if you come too close to a side marking.

The warning time setting defines the distance from your vehicle to the side markings. An early warning time means that the distance to the side markings has to be high in order for Lane Assist not to trigger a warning.
The time of the warning is also dependent on the approach angle to the side marking and the driving speed. If, for example, you approach a road marking at a steeper angle, the steering wheel will start vibrating at a greater distance.
Setting the vibration level of the steering wheel

Menu option Meaning
Low Light vibration of the steering wheel.

Menu option Meaning
Medium Original setting.
Strong Intensive vibration of the steering wheel.

The factory settings of the warning time and the vibration level are set to Medium.

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.

WARNING
Rear Assist technology cannot overcome the laws of physics and the limits of the system. Careless or unintentional use of Rear Assist may result in accidents and severe injuries.
x Always adjust your speed and driving style to road, traffic, weather, and visibility condi-tions.
x Always keep an eye on the parking direction and the vehicle surroundings. The front of the vehicle swings out more than the rear of the vehicle.
x Never pay so much attention to the graphics shown on the screen that you fail to notice what is going on around you.
x Always watch for people, especially small children, animals and objects, because the Rear Assist camera may not always be able to detect them.
x The system may not be able to clearly show everything behind the vehicle.
x Use Rear Assist only when the rear hatch is completely closed.
NOTICE
x The Rear Assist camera shows only two-dimensional images on the screen. Due to the lack of depth of field, it may be difficult or impossible to identify protruding objects or recesses in the road, for example.
x Things like thin rods, fences, posts and trees may not be detected by the Rear Assist cam-era and could damage the vehicle.
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