Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Operating the area monitoring system (Front Assist)
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The area monitoring system (Front Assist) is automatically active once the ignition is switched on .
The prior warning and distance warning are automatically deactivated when Front Assist is deactivated.
Volkswagen recommends that Front Assist is switched on at all times. Exceptions .
Activating and deactivating the area monitoring system
- Using the button for driver assist systems, select the corresponding menu option .
- OR: activate or deactivate the system using the
button and the
and Driver assistance function buttons in the
infotainment system .
Activating and deactivating advanced warning
The advanced warning can be activated or deactivated using the
button and the and
Driver assistance function buttons in the infotainment system .
The system also retains the programmed setting when the ignition is next switched on.
Volkswagen recommends that the advance warning system is switched on at all times.
Activating or deactivating the distance warning
The distance warning display can be activated or deactivated using the
button and the and
Driver assistance function buttons in the infotainment system .
The system also retains the programmed setting when the ignition is next switched on.
Volkswagen recommends that the distance warning is switched on at all times.
Radar sensor
Fig. 174 In the front bumper: radar sensor
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings A radar sensor is fitted to the front bumper to monitor
the traffic situatio ...
Temporarily switch off the area monitoring system (Front Assist) in the following
situations
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The area monitoring system (Front Assist) should be switched
off in the following situations due to system limitations ...
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Ball joint puller -T10187-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
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Removing and installing front air distribution flap control motor -V426-,
LHD vehicles
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Vehicle diagnostic tester
First carry out the following work:
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Switch off all electrical consumers.
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Run-flat tyres, PAX, checking
When checking a tyre, look out especially for the following
criteria:
Surface erosion or ripples on the inner side (inflation
pressure was too low or not sufficient for the load)
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