Comfort drive Travel Assist
Introduction
Thanks to the comfort drive Travel Assist, within the system limitations, the vehicle can maintain a distance, which has been preselected by the driver, to the vehicle in front and hold the preferred position within the lane (adaptive lane guidance).
Travel Assist uses the same sensor technology as the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist). Therefore, carefully read all the information about the ACC and Lane Assist and take note of the system limitations and notes specified in those sections.
Does this vehicle have Travel Assist?
The vehicle has Travel Assist, if the 
button on the multi-function steering wheel is available.
Speed range
Travel Assist operates in a speed range between around 30 km/h (approximately 20 mph) and around 210 km/h (approximately 130 mph). This range is expanded to, from 0 km/h (0 mph) to around 250 km/h (approximately 155 mph), for the adaptive lane guidance. This speed range may vary depending on the country.
Driving with Travel Assist
Travel Assist automatically regulates the speed and steers the vehicle. Within the system limitations, Travel Assist can also bring the vehicle to a halt behind a stopping vehicle and drive on again.
You can override the Travel Assist at any time.
Displays
Fig. 132 In the instrument cluster display: Display during active control.
Adaptive lane guidance is active.
Set distance, no vehicle recognized in front.
Indicator lights on the instrument cluster display show the Travel Assist status, depending on the vehicle equipment:
Travel Assist active, Adaptive Cruise Control and adaptive lane guidance active.
Travel Assist active, Adaptive Cruise Control active and adaptive lane guidance passive.
Driver intervention request
If you remove your hands from the steering wheel, the system will ask you to take over the steering wheel after a few seconds with a message in the instrument cluster display and with audible warnings.
If you do not respond, the system warns you with a brief braking maneuver.
Travel Assist is then deactivated.
Alternatively, Emergency Assist is activated, depending on the vehicle equipment.
WARNING
The intelligent technology of the Travel Assist cannot overcome the natural laws of physics, and it can only operate within the limits of the system. Careless or unintended use of the Travel Assist can cause accidents and serious injuries. The system cannot replace the driver's attention.
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Always adapt your speed and distance to vehicles driving ahead based on the visual, weather, road, and traffic conditions.
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Never use Travel Assist when visibility is poor or when roads are steep, winding, flooded, or slippery, for example from snow, ice, moisture, or gravel.
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Never use Travel Assist when driving off-road or on unpaved roads. Travel Assist is only designed for use on paved roads.
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Travel Assist does not react to persons, animals, vehicles crossing the lane or vehicles coming towards you in the same lane.
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Take over steering immediately if a driver intervention prompt appears in the instrument cluster display or the deceleration by the Travel Assist is not sufficient.
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Apply the brakes if the vehicle continues to roll unintentionally, e.g. after a driver intervention prompt.
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Always keep your hands on the steering wheel so that you are prepared to steer at any time. The driver is always responsible for keeping the vehicle within the lane.
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Always be ready to resume control of the vehicle speed.
Operating Travel Assist
Fig. 133 Left side of the multi-function steering wheel (variant 1).
Fig. 134 Left side of the multi-function steering wheel (variant 2).
Switching on the start control
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Press the
button on the multi-function steering wheel.The green indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster display
. A notification is also displayed. Travel Assist maintains the current speed and the preset distance from the vehicle driving ahead. At the same time, the vehicle is kept in its lane by steering movements when road markings are detected.
Canceling Adaptive Cruise Control
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Press the
button briefly.Or: Press the brake pedal.
The set distance remains saved.
Adjusting further settings
The further operation of Travel Assist corresponds to the operation of the ACC .
Troubleshooting
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice .
Comfort drive Travel Assist is not available or is not working as expected
The yellow indicator light turns on. In addition, a message is shown in the instrument cluster display.
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There is a malfunction in the sensor system. Check the causes and troubleshooting measures described in the information on ACC and Lane Assist.
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Malfunction or fault. Stop the engine and restart.
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The system limitations are not adhered to.
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If the problem persists, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Take over the steering
The white warning light will come on and a message will be shown in the instrument cluster display.
You have let go of the steering wheel for a few seconds.
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Take hold of the steering wheel and take over steering the vehicle.
Take over the steering immediately
The red warning light will come on and a message will be shown in the instrument cluster display. An audible warning will sound or the steering wheel will vibrate, depending on the driving situation.
You have let go of the steering wheel for a long period of time or the system limits have been reached.
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Immediately take hold of the steering wheel and take over steering the vehicle.
Comfort drive Travel Assist switches off automatically
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Vehicles without Emergency Assist:
You have let go of the steering wheel for a long period of time.
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Malfunction or fault. Stop the motor and restart.
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If the problem persists, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Control is canceled unexpectedly
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You have operated the turn signal.
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