Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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The warning period varies according to the traffic situation and your
driving style.
Brake or take action to avoid the vehicle ahead!
However, do not rely solely on Front Assist. Under certain
conditions, the reactions of Front Assist may be unexpected or
delayed from the driver's viewpoint. Always pay attention and take
over if necessary → .
Immediate warning
If you fail to respond to the advance warning, within a speed range
of about 18–100 mph (30–160 km/h), Front Assist can initiate a
short active braking maneuver, should you not react accordingly to
an advance alert. In this case you will notice brief, jerky braking of
the vehicle to warn you of an impending collision.
The moment of this alert can vary, depending on the traffic situation
and the driving behavior.
Autonomous Emergency Braking
If you should also fail to react to the immediate warning, within a