Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Function and operation by the user
The Driver Alert System informs the driver if his or her driving shows signs of tiredness.
Additional information and warnings:
- Infotainment system
- Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts (information stored in the control units)
WARNING
- The driver is responsible at all times for their fitness to drive.
- Never drive a vehicle when you are tired.
- The system cannot always detect the driver's level of alertness. Observe the information in the section Function limitations .
- In certain situations, the system may wrongly interpret intentional driving manoeuvres as a lack of alertness from the driver.
- No urgent warning will be given in the event of the phenomenon known as microsleep.
- Follow the information in the instrument cluster display and respond according to the commands.
The Driver Alert System has been developed for use only while driving on highways and good roads.
If there is a system fault, proceed to a qualified workshop immediately to have the system checked.
Function and operation by the user
Fig. 179 In the instrument cluster display:
Driver Alert System
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The Driver Alert System determines the driving behaviour ...
Other materials:
Effects on metal
In its pure state, refrigerant R134a is chemically stable
and does not attack iron or aluminium.
However, impurities such as chlorine compounds in the
refrigerant do attack certain metals and plastics. This can lead
to blockages, leaks a ...
Detecting leaks in refrigerant circuit
Note
Different processes are described in this workshop manual
for leak detection in the refrigerant circuit. These processes
have been tested and lead to a positive result under the
different conditions of use if the application is carrie ...
Radar sensor
Fig. 168 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 situation . Vehicles travelling ahead can thus be detected up to a
distance of approximately 120 m.
T ...
