Volkswagen PASSAT Passat 2019-2024 Driver assistance systems Car Owner Manuals

Driver assistance systems

• Cruise control system

  • Introduction

    • The cruise control system helps to maintain a set speed.

  • Speed range

    • The CCS is available at speeds above 15 mph (20 km/h).

  • Driving with cruise control system

    • You can override the stored speed at any time.
    • Cruise control is paused while accelerating and then resumes the stored speed.

  • Displays

    • If CCS is switched on, the display shows the stored speed and status:
    • CCS active (alternative display)
    • Small/gray: CCS is not regulating speed.
    • Large/white: CCS is regulating speed.
    • If no speed is stored, display shows “–” instead of speed.

  • Driving downhill

    • Vehicle cannot maintain saved speed in all situations. Always be ready to brake.
    • Downshift before long downhill driving to use engine braking.

  • WARNING

    • Using CCS when visibility is poor, distance is insufficient, or roads are steep/winding/slippery can cause accidents.
    • Never use CCS off-road or on unpaved roads.
    • Always adapt speed and distance according to conditions.
    • Turn off CCS after using it to prevent accidental activation.
    • Do not resume stored speed if it is too fast for current conditions.

  • Operating the cruise control system

    • Fig. 95: Left side of the multi-function steering wheel.

    • Switching on

      • Press the button.
      • No speed is saved yet; limiter will not start regulating speed.

    • Starting the Cruise Control System

      • Press the button while driving.
      • CCS stores and controls the current speed.

    • Setting the speed

      • Press + button to increase speed.
      • Press – button to decrease speed.
      • Press and hold to change speed continuously.
      • Vehicle adjusts speed without active braking.

    • Canceling Adaptive Cruise Control

      • Press the cancel button or brake pedal.
      • Speed remains stored.

    • Resuming the Cruise Control System

      • Press the resume button.
      • CCS resumes stored speed.

    • Switching off

      • Press and hold the off button.
      • CCS switches off and stored speed is deleted.

  • Troubleshooting

    • Cruise control system is malfunctioning

      • White indicator light turns on.
      • Yellow central warning light turns on.
      • Switch off CCS and seek professional assistance.

    • Control is canceled automatically

      • Vehicle exceeded stored speed for long period.
      • Selector lever not in D or S.
      • Brake assistance systems like ASR or ESC active.
      • Vehicle braked by Front Assist.
      • If persists, switch off CCS and seek professional help.

• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

  • Introduction

    • ACC maintains selected speed and adjusts speed automatically when approaching a vehicle ahead.

  • Does this vehicle have ACC?

    • Vehicle has ACC if ACC settings can be adjusted in the instrument cluster menus.

  • Speed range

    • Set speed between 20 mph (30 km/h) and 100 mph (160 km/h).
    • Maximum speed may vary by equipment and country.

  • Driving with ACC

    • You can override ACC at any time.
    • ACC cancels when braking.
    • ACC pauses while accelerating and resumes after.
    • ACC stops below 11 mph (18 km/h).
    • ACC cannot bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

  • Driver intervention request

    • If ACC deceleration is not sufficient, it will prompt you to brake.
    • Red warning light and tone will sound.
    • Take control and be ready to brake.

  • Radar sensor

    • ACC detects vehicles using a radar sensor at the front.
    • Range up to 120 m (400 ft).

  • WARNING

    • ACC cannot replace driver attention.
    • Always adapt speed and distance according to conditions.
    • Do not use ACC in poor visibility, steep or slippery roads, off-road or unpaved roads.
    • Take over steering immediately if intervention prompt appears.
    • Apply brakes if vehicle continues rolling unintentionally.
    • Always be ready to resume control of vehicle speed.