Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: 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  :

• 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

• Switch off Front Assist in critical situations.