
system. 
 
If several warnings are present, the symbols will appear for several seconds, one after another. The 
symbols will continue to appear until the faults are rectified. 
 
If warning messages about malfunctions are displayed when the ignition is switched on, it may not 
be possible to adjust some settings as described, or the information display may appear differently. 
If this is the case, take the vehicle to a qualified workshop to have the malfunctions rectified. 
Instrument cluster menus 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The content and layout of the menus and displays depend on the vehicle electronics and the level of 
vehicle equipment. 
A qualified workshop can program and modify other functions depending on the vehicle equipment 
level. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose. 
Some menu options can be accessed only when the vehicle is stationary. 
Driving dataDriving data di
Assist systems. 
Lane Assist on/off Lane keeping system (Lane Assist)
Front Assist on/off Area monitoring system (Front Assist) 
Blind Spot Monitor on/off Blind Spot Monitor 
ACC (display only) Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 
Views1)Digital instrument cluster (Active Info Display) 
Navigation Infotainment system,. 
Audio Infotainment system,. 
Telephone Infotainment system,. 
Vehicle statusWarning and information messa
Lap timerLap timer 
Personalisation (user selection)Personalisation 
1) Only in vehicles with an Active Info Display. 
Service menu  

button is pressed. 
If the start/stop system has switched the engine off, it will start again as soon as the system is 
deactivated manually with the button. 
Always deactivate the start/stop system manually when driving through water. 
Start/stop mode when Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is active 
The engine will be switched off after the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) has brought the vehicle to a 
standstill via an active braking intervention Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 
The engine will be switched off after the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) has brought the vehicle to a 
standstill via an active braking intervention Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 
Vehicles with dual clutch gearbox DSG: when adaptive cruise control (ACC) is activated, the 
dual clutch gearbox DSG

 
The warning lamp lights up red. 
Brake request by ACC Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 
The brake pedal was not depressed or not fully depressed. 
Brake immediately. 
Gearbox overheated 
The indicator lamp lights up yellow. 
A signal tone may also be given. A text message may also be shown on the instrument cluster 
display. 
The DSG

WARNING 
Always avoid traversing a slope Traversing a slope 
Vehicle occupants should never leave the vehicle via the doors facing down the hill when stopped 
sideways on a steep hill. The combined centre of gravity of the vehicle and its payload (vehicle 
occupants and payload) can shift and cause the vehicle to roll over and roll down the incline. Always 
leave the vehicle slowly via the doors which open up the incline Traversing a slope 
 
WARNING 
The cruise control system has been designed for use on surfaced roads only. The cruise control 
system is not suitable for use offroad and may even be hazardous. If you use the cruise control 
system while driving offroad, you may lose control over the vehicle and sustain serious injuries. 
Never use the cruise control system when driving offroad. 
 
WARNING 
The area monitoring system (Front Assist) was developed for use on surfaced roads only. The area 
monitoring system is not suitable for use offroad and may even be hazardous. If you use the area 
monitoring system while driving offroad, you may lose control over the vehicle and sustain serious 
injuries. 
Never use the area monitoring system when driving offroad. 
 
WARNING 
Driving the vehicle when the fuel level is too low could lead to your vehicle breaking down offroad, 
accidents and serious injuries. 
When the fuel level is too low, the fuel supply to the engine could be irregular, especially when 
driving up or down hills and inclines. 
The steering, all driver assist systems and brake support systems will not function if the engine 
sputters or stops completely due to a lack of fuel or irregular fuel supply. 
Always fill the tank when it is still 1/4 full. This reduces the risk of running out of fuel and breaking 
down. 
 
NOTICE  

daptive Cruise Control (ACC) 
Press the  button. 
The speed limiter is switched off. 
Troubleshooting 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Control is automatically interrupted. 
Malfunction. Switch off the speed limiter and go to a qualified workshop. 
For safety reasons, the speed limiter does not fully deactivate itself until you release the accelerator 
once or switch the system off manually. 
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 
 Introduction 
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects: 
Special driving situations
Limits of ACC
Switching ACC on and off
Setting ACC
Troubleshooting
The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) maintains a speed selected by the driver. If the vehicle 
approaches a vehicle in front, the ACC automatically adapts the speed so that a distance you have 
selected is maintained. 
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. 
Driving with ACC 
You can override the ACC at any time. Control will be interrupted when you brake. If you accelerate, 
control will be interrupted for the duration of the acceleration process and will then continue again. 
Control by ACC is less dynamic when towing a trailer 
if the trailer's brake lights are faulty. 
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 
Brake request  

corresponding message on the instrument cluster. In addition, the red warning lamp  lights up 
and an acoustic warning is given. Brake immediately! 
Radar sensor 
ACC detects driving situations by means of the radar sensor at the front of the vehicle Front view 
The radar sensor has a range of up to approximately 120 m. 
 
WARNING 
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. 
Never use the ACC in poor visibility, on steep or winding roads, or on slippery road surfaces e.g. due 
to snow, ice, wet roads, loose chippings, or on flooded roads. 
Never use the ACC offroad or on non-surfaced roads. The ACC is designed for use on surfaced roads 
only. 
The ACC will not react to stationary vehicles. 
The ACC will 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. 
Special driving situations 
 
Fig. 118 On the instrument cluster display: slower vehicle detected in the left-hand lane (illustration).  

adar sensor is exposed to environmental conditions that impair sensor functioning, the 
system may detect this only after a certain time. For this reason, possible functional restrictions may 
be displayed only after a delay at the start of the journey and when driving  
Objects that cannot be detected 
Persons. 
Animals. 
Stationary vehicles. 
Crossing or oncoming vehicles. 
Other stationary obstacles. 
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. 120. 
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. 119. 
Vehicles outside the sensor range 
Vehicles that are driving outside the sensor range in close proximity to your vehicle, e.g. motorbikes 
Fig. 119. 
Vehicles that change into your lane directly in front of your vehicle Fig. 120. 
Vehicles with bodies or attachments that project beyond the vehicle. 
 
WARNING 
If you use ACC in the above situations, this can result in accidents and serious injuries as well as 
violation of legal regulations. 
Switching ACC on and off 
  

the driver and can keep the vehicle in lane 
automatically, or brake the vehicle to a standstill if required. The system can therefore actively help 
to prevent an accident. 
Emergency Assist is an extension of the lane keeping system (Lane Assist), and combines these 
functions with the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). Please therefore read both these chapters and 
observe the information about the system limits and warnings. 
Description 
If there is no driver activity, Emergency Assist prompts the driver to take control of the vehicle again 
by visual and acoustic warnings and by braking jolts. 
If the driver remains inactive, the system automatically controls the accelerator, brake and steering 
to slow the vehicle down and keep it in lane t stopping distance, the system 
decelerates the vehicle to a complete stop and switches on the electronic parking brake 
automatically Operating the electronic parking brake 
When Emergency Assist is actively controlling the vehicle, the hazard warning lights are switched on 
and the vehicle performs slight snaking movements within its lane to warn other road users. 
The hazard warning lights can be deactivated by pressing the accelerator or brake, by making a 
steering intervention or, depending on the situation, by pressing the button for the hazard warning 
lights. 
When Emergency Assist has been triggered, the system is not available again until the ignition has 
been switched off and then back on. 
Prerequisites 
The lane keeping system and ACC are switched on. 
The selector lever is in position D/S or in the Tiptronic gate. 
The system has detected a lane marking on both the right and left sides of the vehicle Fig. 123 
Switching Emergency Assist on and off 
Emergency Assist is activated automatically when the lane keeping system Driving with the lane 
keeping systemis switched on. 
 
WARNING 
The intelligent technology used in Emergency Assist cannot overcome the laws of physics, and 
functions only within the limits of the system. The driver is always responsible for controlling the 
vehicle. 
Adapt your speed and distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic 
conditions. 
Your hands should always be on the steering wheel so that you can steer at any time. 
Emergency Assist cannot always prevent accidents and serious injuries on its own.