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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Calibrating adaptive cruise control

This page lists exactly when the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 ACC unit -J428- needs calibrating: whenever it's been removed and reinstalled, or under other specific listed conditions.

Conditions
–  The adaptive cruise control unit -J428- needs to be calibrated if the following conditions apply:
Adaptive cruise control unit -J428- has been removed and then reinstalled or it has been renewed.
Bumping against adaptive cruise control unit -J428- due to incautious installation of front bumper cover.
Front bumper cover has been damaged as a result of a rear-end collision or similar.
Front bumper cover has been removed and then reinstalled of it has been renewed.
Rear axle toe has been adjusted.
  Note
Excessive horizontal adjustment of the adaptive cruise control unit -J428- results in permanent deactivation of the functions ACC/front scan system. In this case, the following message appears in the dash panel insert -KX2-: ACC/front scan system not available.
Limited sensor functionality due to soiling or weather conditions such as heavy rain, snowfall, sensor icing etc. results in a temporary non-availability of the functions ACC/front scan system. In this case, the following message appears in the dash panel insert -KX2-: ACC/front scan system: no sensor data.
–  Calibrate adaptive cruise control → Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.44.
   

    Questions & answers

    Calibrating adaptive cruise control — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I calibrate the Golf Mk7 ACC after front-end work?
    Use the vehicle diagnostic tester. Follow the guided calibration procedure — the radar must be aimed within tight tolerances for safe operation.
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    Removing –  Remove adaptive cruise control unit -J428- → Chapter.     ...

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