Setting the system behaviour
You can influence how sportily ACC reacts:
—
Vehicles with driving profile selection:
Set prefer-
red driving profile → page 149.
—
Vehicles without driving profile selection:
Select
the desired gearbox program in the Assist sys-
tems menu of the Infotainment system
→ page 35.
Some settings can be stored in the user ac-
counts of the personalisation function and
therefore change automatically when the user ac-
count changes → page 39.
Troubleshooting
Please refer to
at the start of the chapter on
page 158.
ACC not available.
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
— The radar sensor is dirty. Clean the radar sensor
→ page 348.
— The view of the radar sensor is impaired due to
the weather conditions, e.g. snow, or due to de-
tergent deposits or coatings. Clean the radar sen-
sor → page 348.
— The view of the radar sensor is impaired by add-
on parts, the trim frames of number plate holders
or stickers. Keep the area around the radar sensor
free.
— The radar sensor has been displaced or damaged,
e.g. due to damage to the front of the vehicle.
Check whether damage is visible → page 354.
— Fault or malfunction. Switch off and restart the
engine.
— Paint work or structural modifications were car-
ried out on the front of the vehicle.
— The genuine Volkswagen badge is not used.
— If the problem persists, go to a qualified work-
shop.
The ACC does not function as expected.
— The radar sensor is dirty. Clean the radar sensor
→ page 348.
— The system limits have been exceeded
→ page 160.
— The brakes have overheated, control was inter-
rupted automatically. Allow the brakes to cool
down and check their functionality again.
— If the problem persists, go to a qualified work-
shop.
System control cannot be started.
Make sure that the following conditions are met:
—
Vehicles with a manual gearbox:
A forward gear
other than 1st gear has been engaged and the
speed is at least 25 km/h (16 mph).
—
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox:
A position
has been selected for driving forward.
— The brake lights on the vehicle are working.
— The brake lights on the trailer are working.
— ESC is not active.
— The brake pedal is not depressed.
Unusual noises during automatic braking.
— This is normal and is not a fault.
Predictive cruise control
Introduction to the topic
The predictive cruise control adapts the vehicle
speed to detected speed limits and the course
of the road ahead, e.g. bends, junctions, round-
abouts.
The predictive cruise control is an extension of ACC
and makes use of Dynamic Road Sign Display
→ page 29 and the navigation data provided in the
Infotainment system.
The predictive cruise control function is dependent
on the equipment level and is not available in all
countries.
WARNING
The intelligent technology of predictive cruise
control cannot overcome the physical limits speci-
fied, and functions only within the limits of the
system. Never let the extra convenience afforded
by predictive cruise control tempt you into taking
any safety risks. Careless or unintentional use of
predictive cruise control can cause accidents and
lead to serious injury. The system is not a substi-
tute for the full concentration of the driver.
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Ensure that your speed is always appropriate for
the current visibility, weather and road/traffic
conditions.
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Always pay attention to the traffic situation and
the area around the vehicle.
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