Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Temporarily switch off the area monitoring system (Front Assist) in the following situations

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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 :

If the vehicle is being towed.

If the vehicle is on a rolling road test bed.

If the radar sensor is faulty.

On external force on the radar sensor, e.g. after a rear-end collision.

In the event of multiple unwanted interventions.

If the radar sensor is covered temporarily by any auxiliary equipment, e.g. auxiliary headlights.

If the vehicle is being loaded onto a lorry, car ferry or motorail train.

WARNING

Failure to switch off Front Assist in the situations mentioned can cause accidents and serious injuries.

Switch off Front Assist in critical situations.

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