The Autonomous Emergency Braking function should be deactivated by switching off
the Forward Collision Warning system (Front Assist) in following situations:
When the vehicle is being towed.
When the vehicle is on a roller test stand.
When the vehicle is off road, like on construction sites or on race tracks.
When one of the sensors is defect.
When the sensors have been damaged, like after a frontal collision accident.
After several false alarms in a row.
If the sensors are covered by additional parts, like auxiliary headlights.
If the vehicle is driving on steep terrain or on or across slopes.
WARNING
Always remember that the Autonomous Emergency Braking function has limits – it will not
release you from the responsibility to control and slow down your vehicle.
The Autonomous Emergency Braking function alone cannot avoid accidents and fatal
injuries.
Under certain circumstances and complex traffic situations the Autonomous Emergency
Braking function can perform unwanted braking maneuvers, like in construction sites.
Soiled or misaligned radar sensors can lead to unwanted braking maneuvers
The Autonomous Emergency Braking function does not react to people, animals, crossing
traffic or vehicles that are approaching you on the same lane.
Always adjust your speed and the distance you keep between you and the vehicles ahead
of you to the road, traffic, weather, and visibility conditions.
Never follow a vehicle so closely that you cannot stop your vehicle safely, under certain
circumstances the automatic braking function cannot bring the vehicle to a stop in time.
Never allow the closing speed between you and other vehicles to be so high that the Au-
tonomous Emergency Braking function may not be able to slow your vehicle safely. If closing
speed is too high, you must apply the brakes yourself to reduce the risk of a rear-end crash.
Always be prepared to takeover the control of the brake and the gas pedal in every situa-
tion.
NOTICE
If you notice that the Autonomous Emergency Braking function doesn't work properly or the
sensors are damaged, switch off the Forward Collision Warning system (Front Assist) and
therefore the Autonomous Emergency Braking function immediately.
Go see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance and
have the system checked.
If the Autonomous Emergency Braking function initiates a braking maneuver, the hydraulic brak-
ing system is under pressure. In this case the braking pedal will feel “harder” and the brake pedal
travel will be shorter.
Automatic braking maneuvers can be interrupted by depressing the gas pedal or moving the
steering wheel.
The Autonomous Emergency Braking function can slow your vehicle down to a standstill, but not
hold your vehicle permanently. When necessary, apply the vehicle brakes!
