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Fig. 135 On the left of the steering column: cruise control system lever.
Fig. 136 On the instrument cluster display: cruise control system status displays (illustration).
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Key to ⇒ Fig. 136:
Cruise control system not regulating, stored speed shown small or darkened.
System fault. Go to a qualified workshop.
Cruise control system not regulating, no speed stored.
Cruise control system regulating, stored speed displayed in large figures.
Switching on
•Move the lever ⇒ Fig. 135① to position .
No speed has been stored and the speed is not yet controlled.
Starting control
•Press the button ⇒ Fig. 135③ while driving.
The current speed is stored and controlled. The green indicator lamp also lights up.
Setting the speed
•+ 1 km/h (1 mph): tip the lever ⇒ Fig. 135① to position .
•+ 10 km/h (5 mph): push the lever briefly towards ⇒ Fig. 135⊕.
•- 1 km/h (1 mph): press the button ⇒ Fig. 135③.
•- 10 km/h (5 mph): push the lever briefly towards ⇒ Fig. 135㊀.
To keep changing the speed on a continuous basis, press and hold the lever towards
⇒ Fig. 135⊕ or ⇒ Fig. 135㊀. The vehicle adapts the current speed by
accelerating or closing the throttle. The vehicle does not actively brake.
Interrupting control
•Press the lever ⇒ Fig. 135① to position or depress the brake.
The speed remains stored in the memory.
Resuming control
•Move the lever ⇒ Fig. 135① to position .
The stored speed is resumed and controlled.
Switching off
•Move the lever ⇒ Fig. 135① to position .
The cruise control system is switched off and the stored speed is deleted.
Operating the cruise control system via the multifunction steering
wheel
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Fig. 137 Left-hand side of the multifunction steering wheel: buttons for operating the cruise control
system.
Fig. 138 On the instrument cluster display: cruise control system status displays (illustration).
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Key to ⇒ Fig. 138:
Cruise control system not regulating, stored speed shown small or darkened.
System fault. Go to a qualified workshop.
Cruise control system not regulating, no speed stored.
Cruise control system regulating, stored speed displayed in large figures.
Switching on
•Press the or button.
No speed has been stored and the speed is not yet controlled.
Starting control
•Press the button while driving.
The current speed is stored and controlled. The green indicator lamp .
Setting the speed
You can adjust the stored speed during speed control by the cruise control system:
+ 1 km/h (1 mph)- 1 km/h (1 mph)+ 10 km/h (5 mph)- 10 km/h (5 mph)
Press and hold the button or to continuously change the stored speed. The vehicle
adapts the current speed by accelerating or closing the throttle. The vehicle does not actively brake.
Interrupting control
•Briefly press the button or . Alternatively, depress the brake pedal.
The speed remains stored in the memory.
Resuming control
•Press the button.
The stored speed is resumed and controlled.
Switching off
•Press and hold the button.
The cruise control system is switched off and the stored speed is deleted.
Changing to the speed limiter
•Press the button.
The cruise control system is switched off.
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Troubleshooting
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Regulation is automatically interrupted.
•You have depressed the brake pedal.
•The selector lever of the DSG dual clutch gearbox is not in the selector lever position D.
•The vehicle has exceeded the stored speed for an extended period.
•If regulation related to driving dynamics is taking place, e.g. by TCS and ESC.
•Malfunction. Switch off the cruise control system and have it checked by a qualified workshop.
Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Speed limiter
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Operating the speed limiter with the turn signal and main beam lever
⇒ Operating the speed limiter via the multifunction steering wheel
⇒ Troubleshooting
The speed limiter helps to prevent the
vehicle from exceeding a speed that
you have stored.
Speed range
The speed limiter is available when driving forwards at speeds from around 30 km/h (20 mph).
Driving with speed limiter
You can interrupt the speed limiter function at any time by fully depressing the accelerator beyond
the point of resistance. The green warning and indicator lamp flashes as soon as the stored
speed is exceeded. The speed remains stored in the memory.
The speed limiter function is activated again automatically as soon as the speed drops below the
stored speed.
Driving downhill
Driving downhill may cause the set speed to be exceeded. The green warning and indicator lamp
flashes in this case. An acoustic warning may also be given.
Apply the foot brake to slow the vehicle down, and change down a gear as required.
How do I operate the speed limiter?
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can operate the speed limiter either by means of the turn
signal and main beam lever ⇒ Operating the speed limiter with the turn signal and main beam lever
or via the multifunction steering wheel ⇒ Operating the speed limiter via the multifunction steering
wheel.
The displays on the instrument cluster are identical in both cases ⇒ Fig. 140.
Operating the speed limiter with the turn signal and main beam
lever
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Always switch off the speed limiter after use to avoid unintentional speed regulation.
•The speed limiter does not relieve the driver of their responsibility for the speed of the
vehicle. Do not drive at full throttle if it is not required.
•Use of the speed limiter in adverse weather conditions is dangerous and can cause
serious injury, e.g. through aquaplaning, snow, ice, or leaves. Only use the speed
limiter when the road and weather conditions allow it to be used safely.
•The speed limiter cannot limit the vehicle speed when travelling downhill. The vehicle
speed can increase under its own weight. Shift down a gear or brake the vehicle using
the foot brake.
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Fig. 139 On the left of the steering column: switch and buttons for operating the speed limiter.
Fig. 140 On the instrument cluster display: speed limiter status displays (illustration).
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Key to ⇒ Fig. 140:
Control active, stored speed displayed in large figures.
Control interrupted, stored speed shown small or darkened.
Switching on
•Move switch ⇒ Fig. 139② to position .
The speed last set is stored. No control yet.
Starting control
•Press button ⇒ Fig. 139① in the area while driving.
The current speed is stored as the maximum speed. The green indicator lamp .
Setting the speed
You can adjust the stored speed by means of the button ⇒ Fig. 139①:
(short)+ 1 km/h (1 mph) (short)- 1 km/h (1 mph)
Press and hold button ⇒ Fig. 139① to continuously change the stored speed.
Resuming control
•Press button ⇒ Fig. 139① in area .
The speed limiter is activated again as soon as the current speed is lower than the stored speed.
Switching off
•Move switch ⇒ Fig. 139② to position .
The speed limiter is switched off and the speed remains stored (also after the ignition is switched
off).
Operating the speed limiter via the multifunction steering wheel
Fig. 141 Left-hand side of the multifunction steering wheel: buttons for operating the speed limiter.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Switching on
•Press the or button.
The speed last set is stored. No control yet.
Starting control
•Press the button while driving.
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The current speed is stored as the maximum speed. The green indicator lamp also lights up.
Setting the speed
You can adjust the stored speed:
+ 1 km/h (1 mph)- 1 km/h (1 mph)+ 10 km/h (5 mph)- 10 km/h (5 mph)
Press and hold the button or to continuously change the stored speed.
Interrupting control
•Press the or button.
The speed remains stored in the memory.
Resuming control
•Press the button.
The speed limiter is activated again as soon as the current speed is lower than the stored speed.
Switching off
•Press and hold the button.
The speed limiter is switched off and the speed remains stored (also after the ignition is switched
off).
Changing to cruise control system or Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
•Press the button.
The speed limiter is switched off.
Troubleshooting
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Regulation is automatically interrupted.
•Malfunction. Switch off the speed limiter and have it checked by a qualified workshop.
Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
For safety reasons, the speed limiter switches itself off completely only when you release the
accelerator once or switch off the system manually.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Special driving situations
⇒ System limits
⇒ Switching ACC on and off
⇒ Setting ACC
⇒ Troubleshooting
The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
maintains a constant speed that you
have set. When your vehicle
approaches a vehicle that is driving in
front, ACC automatically adapts the
speed to maintain the distance that you
have set.
Driving with ACC
You can override control by ACC at any time. Control will be interrupted if you brake. If you
accelerate, control will be interrupted while you are accelerating and then resumed.
Control by ACC is less dynamic when towing a trailer ⇒. ACC will not perform control if the brake
lights of the trailer are defective.
Brake request
If automatic deceleration by ACC is not sufficient, ACC will request you to brake additionally by a
corresponding message on the instrument cluster. The red warning lamp lights up. An
acoustic warning is also given. Brake immediately.
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Speed range
ACC controls the vehicle in the speed range between 30 km/h (20 mph) and 160 km/h (100 mph)
or 210 km/h (130 mph). This speed range may differ in certain markets.
Radar sensor
ACC detects driving situations by means of the radar sensor at the front of the vehicle ⇒ Front
view. The range of the radar sensor is up to approximately 120 m.
Does the vehicle have ACC?
The vehicle is equipped with ACC if you can make settings for ACC in the vehicle settings of the
Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle settings menu.
If the vehicle has ACC, the cruise control system is not available as an independent system.
Special driving situations
Fig. 142 On the instrument cluster display: slower vehicle detected in the left-hand lane
(illustration).
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Overtaking
If you indicate left (left-hand traffic: indicate right) to overtake, ACC will accelerate the vehicle and
reduce the distance from the vehicle in front. Your set speed will not be exceeded.
If ACC does not detect any vehicle in front after you have changed lane, ACC will accelerate the
vehicle up to the set speed.
Stop-and-go traffic
ACC can brake vehicles with DSG dual clutch gearbox to a standstill and hold them stationary.
ACC remains active and the instrument cluster display shows ACC ready for a few seconds.
During this time the vehicle will move off again automatically as soon as the vehicle in front moves
off (depending on the vehicle equipment level and not available in all countries).
•Press the button.
•Press the button or briefly press the accelerator.
The intelligent technology used in the ACC cannot overcome the laws of physics, and
functions only within the limits of the system. Never let the extra convenience tempt you
into taking safety risks when driving. Careless or unintentional use of the Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) can cause accidents and lead to serious 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 ACC in poor visibility, on steep or winding roads, on slippery road
surfaces, e.g. on snow, ice, wet roads, loose chippings, or on flooded roads.
•Never use ACC off-road or on non-surfaced roads. The ACC is designed for use on
surfaced roads only.
•ACC does not respond to stationary vehicles.
•The ACC does not react to persons, animals or vehicles crossing or approaching in the
same lane.
•Brake immediately if speed reduction by ACC is not sufficient.
•Brake immediately if a request to brake appears on the instrument cluster display.
•Brake if the vehicle starts rolling unintentionally after a request to brake.
•Be prepared to control the speed yourself at all times.
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•The vehicle is stationary for longer than approximately three minutes.
•A vehicle door is opened.
•The ignition is switched off.
Avoiding overtaking on the right (left-hand traffic: overtaking on the left)
If ACC detects a slower vehicle in the left-hand lane (left-hand traffic: in the right-hand lane), ACC
will brake the vehicle gently within the system limits and therefore prevent a prohibited overtaking
manoeuvre ⇒ Fig. 142. The function is active from speeds of around 80 km/h (50 mph), but is not
available in all countries.
System limits
Fig. 143 Driving through bends. Vehicles outside the range of the radar sensor.
Fig. 144 Vehicle changes lane. Turning vehicle and stationary vehicle.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
When not to use ACC
•Driving in heavy rain, snow or heavy spray
•Driving through tunnels
•Driving through road works
•Driving on twisting roads, e.g. mountain roads
•Driving off-road
•Driving in multi-storey car parks
•Driving on roads with embedded metal objects, e.g. railways tracks
•Driving on roads with loose chippings
•m/k/a995MK Vehicles without inside overtaking prevention function: driving on multi-lane
roads when vehicles in the overtaking lane are driving more slowly.
Objects that cannot be detected
•Persons
•Animals
•Stationary vehicles
•Crossing or oncoming vehicles
•Other stationary obstacles
If the message ACC ready is shown on the instrument cluster display and the vehicle in
front moves off, your vehicle will move off automatically. In some cases, the radar sensor
may be unable to detect obstacles that are located in the vehicle's path. This can result in
serious injury and accidents.
•Always check the road ahead before moving off and brake the vehicle if necessary.
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If a stationary vehicle is hidden behind a vehicle that has been detected by the adaptive cruise
control and this vehicle turns off the road or changes lane, the ACC will not react to the stationary
vehicle ⇒ Fig. 144.
Bends
The radar sensor always measures straight ahead. For this reason, vehicles may be incorrectly
detected or vehicles driving ahead not detected in tight bends ⇒ Fig. 143.
Vehicles outside the sensor range
•Vehicles that are driving outside the sensor range in close proximity to your vehicle, e.g.
motorbikes ⇒ Fig. 143.
•Vehicles that change into your lane directly in front of your vehicle ⇒ Fig. 144.
•Vehicles with bodies or attachments that project beyond the vehicle.
Switching ACC on and off
Fig. 145 Left-hand side of the multifunction steering wheel: buttons for operating ACC
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Switching on ACC
•Press the button.
The indicator lamp lights up grey, ACC does not regulate.
Starting control
•Press the button while driving forwards.
ACC stores the current speed and maintains the set distance. If the current speed is outside the
defined speed range, ACC will set the minimum speed (when driving more slowly than the limit) or
maximum speed (when driving faster than the limit).
The following indicator lamps light up, depending on the driving situation:
ACC regulating.No vehicle has been detected ahead.Vehicle detected ahead (white).
Interrupting control
•Briefly press the button or press the brake pedal.
The indicator lamp lights up grey, the speed and distance remain stored.
Control is automatically interrupted if the traction control system (TCS) is deactivated.
Resuming control
•Press the button.
ACC adopts the last set speed and last set distance. The instrument cluster display shows the set
speed and the indicator lamp lights up green.
Switching off ACC
•Press and hold the button.
The set speed is deleted.
Changing to the speed limiter
If you use ACC in the above situations, this can result in accidents and serious injuries as
well as violation of legal regulations.
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