Functional Description - Volkswagen Tiguan Owner's Manual

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The lane change system has been designed for use on surfaced roads only.
WARNING
The intelligent technology of the lane change system including Rear Traffic Alert cannot overcome the laws of physics, and functions only
within the limits of the system. Always take care when using the lane change system and the Rear Traffic Alert as you could otherwise cause
accidents or injuries. The system is not a substitute for the full concentration of the driver.
Adapt your speed and distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
Your hands should always be on the steering wheel so that you can steer at any time.
Pay attention to the visual displays in the exterior mirror housing and in the instrument cluster display, and respond to the commands.
The lane change system may react to special roadside structures, e.g. high or offset crash barriers. This can lead to error warnings.
Never use the lane change system including Rear Traffic Alert on unsurfaced roads. The lane change system including Rear Traffic Alert
has been designed exclusively for use on surfaced roads.
Always pay close attention to what is happening around the vehicle.
Never use the lane change system including Rear Traffic Alert if the radar sensors are dirty, covered or damaged. These circumstances can
impair the proper functioning of the system.
It may be hard to see the display in the exterior mirror in direct sunlight.
NOTICE
The radar sensors in the rear bumper can be shifted or damaged through impacts, e.g. when parking or leaving a parking space. As a result
the system may switch itself off or at least be impaired.
The radar sensors in the rear bumper must be kept free of ice and snow and not be covered up to ensure that the system functions
correctly.
Only Volkswagen-approved vehicle paints may be used on the rear bumper. Other vehicle paints could limit or even distort the function of
the lane change system.
If the lane change system with Rear Traffic Alert does not work as described in this chapter or the vehicle has been involved in a collision,
do not use the system and go to a qualified workshop.

Functional description

Fig. 169 In the exterior mirror housing: visual displays for the lane change system.
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
The lane change system uses radar sensors to monitor the area behind the vehicle
and the difference in speed to other vehicles. The lane change system is active only at speeds from approx. 15 km/h (9 mph).
In very tight corners, the lane change system will automatically switch to passive mode without feedback as proper functioning cannot be
guaranteed in this case. The system will not warn the driver that this is happening. The function is automatically reactivated after driving through
the bend.
Visual display in the exterior mirror housing
→ Introduction
→ Exterior views . The system then measures the distance