Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: System limits

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings 

The area monitoring system (Front Assist) has physical and system-related limits. The driver may therefore feel that, in certain circumstances, some Front Assist reactions occur unexpectedly or with a delay. You should therefore always be prepared to take full control of the vehicle if necessary.

The following conditions can prevent Front Assist from reacting, or cause a delay in its reaction:

• In tight bends.

• If the accelerator is fully depressed.

• If Front Assist is switched off or there is a fault.

• If TCS is manually switched off.

• If the ESC is taking corrective action.

• If there is a fault in several brake lights on the vehicle or on a trailer with an electrical connection to the vehicle.

• If the radar sensor is dirty or covered.

• If there are metal objects, e.g. tracks in the road or metal plates used in roadworks.

• If the vehicle is reversing.

• Under hard acceleration.

• In snow or heavy rain.

• In case of narrow vehicles, e.g. motorbikes.

• If vehicles are travelling slightly to the left or right of your vehicle.

• If vehicles are crossing in front of your vehicle.

• If there is oncoming traffic.

• When loads or attachment parts on other vehicles protrude to the side, rear or above the normal dimensions of the vehicle.