If the radar sensor for the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) or the camera for the lane keeping system
is covered or moved, Emergency Assist may make unwanted braking or steering manoeuvres.
Emergency Assist does not react to persons, animals or vehicles crossing or approaching in the same
lane.
WARNING
If Emergency Assist is triggered unnecessarily, this can result in accidents and serious injuries.
If there is a malfunction in the Emergency Assist system, switch off the lane keeping system (Lane
Assist)
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Driving with the lane keeping system . This will also switch off Emergency Assist.
Go to a qualified workshop and have the system checked. Volkswagen recommends using a
Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Blind Spot Monitor
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
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Driving with the Blind Spot Monitor
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Troubleshooting
Radar sensors monitor the area behind the vehicle. The system measures the distance and
difference in speed in relation to other vehicles and uses visual signals in the exterior mirrors to
inform the driver.
System limits
Use the Blind Spot Monitor only on surfaced roads.
The Blind Spot Monitor may not always interpret the traffic correctly in the following situations:
In tight bends.
When driving in the middle of two lanes.
When road lanes are of varying width.
At road crests.
In poor weather conditions.
Where there are special roadside structures, e.g. high or offset crash barriers.
WARNING
The intelligent technology used in the Blind Spot Monitor cannot overcome the laws of physics, and
functions only within the limits of the system. Never let the extra convenience afforded by the Blind