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• 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. Driver assist systems I 299

Fig. 238 On the instrument cluster display: adap-tive cruise control (ACC) deactivated temporarily; vehicle detected ahead, time interval set
Fig. 239 On the instrument cluster display: adap-tive cruise control (ACC) active: vehicle detected ahead. time interval is being set
ro First read and observe the Introductory Information and safety warnings & on page 298.
Displays
Display fields =>Fig. 238 or =>Fig. 239:
G) Vehicle ahead when adaptive cruise control (ACC) is not active.
® Selected distance range when adaptive cruise control (ACC) is not active.
@ Vehicle detected ahead. Adaptive cruise control (ACC) active.
@ Setting the time interval to the vehicle in front while travelling at stored speed.
® Time interval to the vehicle in front while travelling at stored speed has been set.
Warning and indicator lamps
Lit up Possible cause=>& Solution
The speed reduction of the adaptive Brakel Depress the brake pedal. The system cruise control (ACC) to the vehicle ahead is insufficient. tells the driver to take control.
fu! Adaptive cruise control (ACC) not availa-Switch off the engine and restart it while sta-ble.a) tionary. Inspect the radar sensor (for dirt, ice
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) currently etc.). Go to a qualified workshop immediately
"0! and have the system checked if it is constant-not available•) ly unavailable.
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) active. No .. (") vehicle has been detected ahead. The set -speed is kept constant.
1!\/hen displayed in white: Adaptive cruise control (ACC) active. Vehicle detected ahead. The adaptive cruise control (ACC)
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regulates the speed and the distance from the vehicle ahead. -
1!\/hen displayed in grey: Adaptive cruise control (ACC) not active. System switched on, does not regulate.
•> Displayed in colour on an instrument cluster with colour display.
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Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is switched on. They will go out after a few seconds.
A WARNING
Failure to observe the warning lamps and text messages could lead to accidents and seri-ous Injuries.
Radar sensor
Fig. 240 In the ventilation grille under the Volks-wagen badge: radar sensor® and area around the radar sensor to be kept clear@.
r--('n First read and observe the introductory L-J,:.U information and safety warnings & on page 298.
A radar sensor is fitted to the front bumper to moni-tor the traffic situation 240 @.Vehicles trav-elling ahead can thus be detected up to a distance of approximately 120 m.
The efficacy of the radar sensor can be impaired by contamination such as slush or snow. or by en-vironmental conditions such as heavy rain or spray. This means that the adaptive cruise control (ACC) also will not work. The instrument cluster display shows the message ACC: No distance con-trol ! . Clean the radar sensors as required
The adaptive cruise control (ACC) will automatical-ly be available again as soon as the radar sensors are no longer impaired. The message on the in-strument cluster display goes out. and the adaptive cruise control (ACC) can be reactivated.
A WARNING (Continued)
• Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.
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Failure to observe illuminated indicator lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle be-Ing damaged.
m When the adaptive cruise control (ACC) is L!..J switched on, some system-related displays on the instrument cluster can be overwritlen by other functions, e.g. incoming telephone calls. Strong reflected radiation of the radar signal, e.g. in multi-storey car parks, can impair the function of the adaptive cruise control (ACC).
The area in front of and around the radar sensor ® must not be covered by objects such as stick-ers, auxiliary headlights, face plates for number plates or the like, as this can impair the function of the adaptive cruise control (ACC).
Any structural modifications to the vehicle, e.g. lowering the vehicle or making alterations to the front end trim, can impair the function of the adap-tive cruise control (ACC). Structural modifications should therefore always be carried out by a quali-fied workshop. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Incorrectly performed repairs to the front end of the vehicle can alter the position of the radar sensor and therefore impair the function of the adaptive cruise control (ACC). Repair work should therefore only be carried out by a qualified workshop. Volks-wagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealer-ship for this purpose.
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Switch off the adaptive cruise control (ACC) If you suspect that the radar sensor has been damaged or is incorrectly positioned. This can help to prevent secondary damage. Have the radar sensor realigned.
• The radar sensor could be moved if it is hit, for example in parking manoeuvres. Readjust-Ing the sensor could impair the performance of the system or cause it to be switched off. 11>
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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. Operating adaptive cruise control (ACC)
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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. Switch off the adaptive cruise control (ACC) temporarily in the following
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. .,..
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Area monitoring system (Front Assist)
COJ Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Displays . . . . . . . . . 308
Radar sensor . . 309
Front scan system (Front Assist) 309 Temporarily switch off the front scan system (Front Assist) in the following situations 310
City Emergency Brake function 311
System limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
The area monitoring system (Front As-
sist) can help to avoid rear-end colli-
sions.
Within the limits of the system, Front Assist can warn the driver about imminent collisions, prepare the vehicle for emergency braking in case of dan-ger, assist with braking, and initiate automatic braking.
Front Assist is not a substitute for the full con-centration of the driver.
Additional information and warnings:
• Exterior views 5
• Volkswagen information system 24
• Cruise control system (CCS) 295
• Adaptive cruise control (ACC) 298
• Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts 394
Distance warning
If the system detects danger from driving too close to the vehicle in front, within the speed range of approx. 60 km/h (37 mph) up to 210 km/h (130 mph), the system warns the driver by showing a corresponding message on the instrument clus-ter display 244 [ID.
The warning period varies according to the traffic situation and the driver's response.
Advance warning
If the system detects a danger of collision with the vehicle ahead, within the speed range of approx. 30 km/h (18 m ph) up to 210 km/h (130 mph), the system warns the driver by emitting a signal tone and showing a corresponding message on the in-strument cluster display 245.
The warning period varies according to the traffic situation and the driver's response. At the same time it prepares the vehicle for possible emergency
Urgent warning
If the driver fails to respond to the advance warn-ing, within a speed range of approx. 30 km/h (18 mph) to 210 km/h (130 mph), the system can initiate a quick jolt of the brake in order to draw the driver's attention to the increasing danger of a colli-sion. The warning period varies according to the traffic situation and the driver's response.
Automatic braking
If the driver does not react to the acute warning, within a speed range of approx. 4 km/h (2.5 mph) to 210 km/h (130 mph), the vehicle can brake auto-matically using brake pressure with gradually in-creasing intensity. By reducing speed during a pos-sible collision the system can help to minimise the consequences of an accident.
Brake assistance
If the system detects that the driver is not braking sufficiently when there is a risk of collision, the sys-tem can increase the braking force and thereby help to prevent a collision from speeds of approxi-mately 4 km/h (2.5 mph) to 210 km/h (130 mph). Brake assistance works only for as long as the brake pedal is pressed hard.
A WARNING
The Intelligent technology used in Front As-sist cannot overcome the laws of physics, and functions only within the limits of the system. The driver Is always responsible for braking in time. If Front Assist issues a warn-ing, immediately apply the foot brake to slow the vehicle down or avoid the obstacle, de-pending on the traffic situation.
• Adapt your speed and distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
• Front Assist cannot prevent accidents and serious injuries on Its own.
• Front Assist can issue unnecessary warn-Ings and carry out unwanted braking inter-ventions in certain complex driving situa-tions, e.g. at traffic Islands.
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A WARNING (Continued)
• Front Assist can Issue unnecessary warn-ings and carry out unwanted braking inter-ventions when Its function is Impaired, e.g. if the position of the radar sensor has been soiled or changed.
• The Front Assist does not react to per-sons, animals or vehicles crossing or ap-proaching In the same lane.
• The driver must be prepared to take full control of the vehicle at all times.
m The brake pedal feels "harder" when Front W Assist triggers the brakes.
Displays
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m Automatic brake intervention by Front Assist W can be stopped by using the accelerator or through steering intervention.
m Deactivate Front Assist if it does not function W as described in this chapter, e.g. if multiple unwanted interventions occur, deactivate Front As-sist and have the system checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible. Volkswagen recom-mends using a Volkswagen dealership for this pur-pose. <1
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Fig. 244 In the instrument cluster display: Assist deactivated . ..!!. Distance warning lamp.
Fig. 245 The display in the instrument cluster: ad-vance warning display.
,....--m First read and observe the Introductory l.-.J,:.,U information and safety warnings & on page 307.
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Distance warning
If the safe distance to the vehicle in front drops be-low the minimum level, a distance warning will ap-pear in the instrument cluster display ::.Fig. 244 !ID.
Increase the distance.
Advance warning
The system detects a potential collision with a ve-hicle in front ::.Fig. 245.
Brake or take avoiding action!
A WARNING
Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps and displays can cause accidents and seri-ous Injuries.
• Never ignore Illuminated warning lamps
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