VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2012 Owners Manual

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Push and hold the lever long-
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By depressing the gas pedal while the vehicle is standing still and ACC is active, the vehicle will ac-celerate. Once you take your foot off the pedal, ACC will automatically resume the stored speed and regulate the set distance.
ACC will not automatically accelerate if the vehicle ahead accelerates.
Distance (time interval) to the vehicle ahead and driving profiles
The distance the ACC maintains to the vehicle traveling ahead is determined by time intervals. A time distance to the vehicle traveling ahead is maintained. This results in a speed-dependent distance. The
higher the speed, the larger the distance in feet/meters ⇒ .
The distance can be set at 4 different levels:

Distance Time distance at 65 mph
(105 km/h)
Very small about 1,0 Seconds
Small about 1,3 Seconds
Medium about 1,8 Seconds
Large about 2,5 Seconds

Besides changing the time distance, the acceleration characteristics can be changed, by choosing on of the following driving profiles:
x Comfort
x Normal
x Sport
The distance intervals can be set by pushing the slider switch on the lever ⇒ fig. 273. The driving profile can only be set in the infotainment system .
Always select a greater following distance to the vehicle ahead on wet roads than on dry roads.
Setting the distance and selecting a driving profile
In order to show the currently selected distance in the instrument cluster display, briefly tap the sliding
switch on the lever ⇒ fig. 273.
Setting the distance with the sliding switch on the lever ⇒ fig. 273:

In order to: You must ⇒ fig. 273: Result:
Increase the
distance by one
level
Briefly push the sliding switch
to the right (+).
The distance is in-
creased by 1 level.

In order to: You must ⇒ fig. 273: Result:
Increase the
distance quickly
Push and hold the sliding
switch to the right (+).
The distance is in-
creased quickly by sev-
eral levels.
Decrease the
distance by one
level
Briefly push the sliding switch
to the left (-).
The distance is de-
creased by 1 level.
Decrease the
distance quickly
Push and hold the sliding
switch to the left (-).
The distance is de-
creased quickly by sev-
eral levels.

Selecting a driving profile in the infotainment system:
x Switch on the ignition.
x Push the infotainment button CAR.
x Tap on the Assistants button in the display.
x Select ACC.
x Tap on the Driving profiles button in the display and select driving profile.
DANGER
Following other vehicles too closely increases the risk of collisions and serious personal injury or even death.
x Always obey applicable traffic laws when setting the distance to the vehicles ahead in traffic.
x Setting short distances to the traffic ahead reduces the time and distance available to bring your vehicle to a safe stop and makes it even more necessary to pay close attention or traffic.
x Always use good judgment and select a safe following distance for the traffic, road and weather conditions.
x Never use Adaptive Cruise Control on narrow or winding roads or under poor road condi-tions (snow, ice, streets covered with standing water or gravel, for example) or when visibility is poor, especially when it is foggy.
x Always select a greater following distance to the vehicle ahead on wet roads than on dry roads.

WARNING
Improper use of the Adaptive Cruise Control can cause collisions, other accidents and seri-ous personal injury.
x Always remember that the Adaptive Cruise Control has limits – it will not slow the vehicle down or maintain the set distance when you drive towards an obstacle or something on or near the road that is not moving, such as vehicles stopped in a traffic jam, a stalled or disa-bled vehicle.
x Always remember that the Adaptive Cruise Control cannot detect a vehicle that is driving towards you in your traffic lane and that it cannot detect narrow vehicles such as motorcy-cles and bicycles.
x Never drive at speeds that are too fast for traffic, road and weather conditions.
x Never follow a vehicle so closely that you cannot stop your vehicle safely. The Adaptive Cruise Control cannot slow or brake the vehicle safely when you follow another vehicle too closely. Always remember that the Adaptive Cruise Control has a braking power that is only about 30% of the vehicle's maximum braking ability, the automatic braking function cannot bring the vehicle to a stop.
x Never use Adaptive Cruise Control when you cannot drive safely at a steady speed, in-cluding on city streets, on winding roads or when road conditions are poor (for example, on ice, gravel, in fog, heavy rain or on wet roads that increase the risk of hydroplaning).
x The radar sensor's vision can be reduced by rain, snow and heavy road spray. These and similar conditions can prevent vehicles up ahead from being accurately detected and in some cases they may not be detected at all. Do not use ACC when the radar sensors cannot accu-rately detect vehicles moving ahead of you in traffic.
x Always turn off Adaptive Cruise Control when entering turn lanes, exit lanes and construc-tion zones or in similar situations because the vehicle will automatically accelerate to the stored speed when the road ahead is clear.
x Never rest your foot on the accelerator pedal, especially when the Adaptive Cruise Control is being used because doing so will override the braking function.
x Always pay attention to traffic, especially when Adaptive Cruise Control is switched on.
x Always maintain a safe speed and distance between your vehicle and other vehicles while considering the traffic situation. This is the duty of the driver. Adaptive Cruise Control is merely an aid to the driver.
x To prevent unintended operation, always switch ACC off when it is not being used.
x It is dangerous to use the “Resume” feature when the previously set speed is too high for existing road, traffic or weather conditions.
x Always select a speed and distance to traffic ahead that is safe and appropriate under the prevailing traffic, road, weather and lighting conditions.
x Never allow the closing speed between you and other vehicles to be so high that the Adaptive Cruise Control 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.
NOTICE
When the vehicle is driving at speeds lower than 20 mph (30 km/h) and the 3%4 button is pressed or the lever is moved to 2%35-%, the vehicle will be accelerated to the lowest possible speed that can be set in ACC of 20 mph (30 km/h)
The stored speed is canceled when the ignition or the ACC is switched off.

The Electronic Stabilization Program (ESC) cannot be deactivated when the Adaptive Cruise Control is switched on. If the ESc has been deactivated and you then switch on the Adaptive Cruise Control, the ESC function will also be activated automatically.
The currently set distance and the last settings are stored automatically and assigned to the used remote control vehicle key.
When to temporarily deactivate Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Fig. 275 In the instrument cluster display. Alert: Distance to vehicle ahead is too small.

brake pedal has to be hit hard and suddenly. However, this support only works as long as the brake pedal is depressed.
Front Assist cannot react when approaching standing objects ahead of you, like when driving up to a line of stopped vehicles in heavy traffic.
Operating Front Assist
Front Assist can be turned off or on in the infotainment system:
x Switch on the ignition.
x Push the infotainment button CAR.
x Tap on the Assistants button in the display.
x Select Front Assist.
x Tap on the Active button in order to switch Front Assist on or off.
If the box next to the Active button is checked =, then Front Assist is active and ready.
If Front Assist is switched off, then the message Front Assist deactivated appears in the display of the instrument cluster.
With Front Assist switched off, the advance alert and the distance alert are also deactivated.
Switching the advance alert and distance alert on and off
The advance alert and distance alert can be activated or deactivated together in the infotainment system:
x Switch on the ignition.
x Push the infotainment button CAR.
x Tap on the Assistants button in the display.
x Select Front Assist.
x Tap on the Alert button in order to switch advance alert and distance alert on or off.
If the box next to the Active button is checked =, then advance alert and distance alert are active and ready.
Volkswagen recommends to always leave the advance alert and distance alert activated.
Special driving situations
Front Assist is subject to physical and system-specified limits when driving. Under certain conditions, the reactions of the Adaptive Cruise Control may be unexpected or delayed from the driver's viewpoint

WARNING
The Forward Collision Warning system (Front Assist) technology cannot overcome the laws of physics and system-related limits. The driver is always responsible for braking in time. If the Forward Collision Warning system issues a warning, immediately apply the brake to slow the vehicle down or avoid the obstacle, depending on the traffic situation.
x Always adjust your speed and driving style to road, traffic, weather, and visibility condi-tions.
x The Forward Collision Warning system cannot prevent accidents and serious injuries on its own.
x The Forward Collision Warning system can issue unnecessary warnings in certain com-plex driving situations, for example, at traffic islands.
x The Forward Collision Warning system can issue unnecessary warnings when its function is impaired, for example, if the radar sensor is dirty or if the position of the radar sensor has been changed.
x The Forward Collision Warning system does not react to people, animals, or vehicles crossing or approaching in the same lane.
x Always be prepared to take full control of the vehicle at all times.
NOTICE
If you notice that the Forward Collision Warning system (Front Assist) doesn't work properly or the sensors are damaged, switch off the Forward Collision Warning system (Front Assist) immediately.
x Go see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance and have the Forward Collision Warning system (Front Assist) checked.
If the Forward Collision Warning system (Front Assist) initiates a braking maneuver, the hydraulic braking 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.
Deactivate the Forward Collision Warning system if it does not work as described in this chapter, for example, if multiple unwanted warnings occur. Have the system checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Temporarily switch off the Forward Collision Warning system (Front
Assist) in the following situations

x If the radar sensor malfunctions.
x If external force has affected the radar sensor, for example, after a rear-end collision.
x If the radar sensor is covered (even temporarily) by any accessories or other equipment, for exam-ple, auxiliary headlights.
x If the vehicle is being loaded onto a truck, ferry, or train.
WARNING
Failure to switch off the Forward Collision Warning system in the situations mentioned can cause accidents and serious personal injury.
Forward Collision Warning system (Front Assist) system limits

Autonomous Emergency Braking

Fig. 276 In the instrument cluster display. Warning: Distance to vehicle ahead becoming too small.