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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Displays

Fig. 172 shows the distance warning display and Fig. 173 the advance warning display in the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 instrument cluster. This page explains what triggers each: the distance warning fires when the gap to the vehicle ahead drops below a safe minimum, escalating to the advance warning if a collision becomes imminent.

Fig. 172 In the instrument cluster display: distance warning display

Fig. 173 The display in the instrument cluster: advance warning display

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings 

Distance warning

If the safe distance to the vehicle in front drops below the minimum level, a distance warning will appear in the instrument cluster display   (close-up).

Increase the distance.

Advance warning

The system detects a potential collision with a vehicle in front   1).

Brake or take avoiding action! Depress the brake pedal if necessary.

WARNING

Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps and displays can cause accidents and serious injuries.
  • Never ignore illuminated warning lamps and displays.

When Front Assist is switched on, the display in the instrument cluster can be overwritten by displays related to other functions, e.g. an incoming telephone call.

1) Displayed in colour on an instrument cluster with colour display.

    Questions & answers

    Displays — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    What warnings does the Golf Mk7 Front Assist display?
    A distance warning if the following gap is too small, and an advance warning with a visual alert and acoustic signal if a collision is imminent.
    What does the red bar warning in the Golf Mk7 instrument cluster mean?
    A red bar across the display signals that Front Assist has detected an imminent collision. Brake immediately — or the system will brake for you.
    Does the Golf Mk7 Front Assist give an audible warning?
    Yes. An acoustic signal accompanies the visual warning. The combination of sound and screen flash is designed to grab the driver's attention immediately.
    Introduction
    This chapter contains information on the following subjects:  → Displays    → Radar sensor    → Operating the area monitoring system (Front Assist)    → Tempora ...

    Radar sensor
    Fig. 174 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 situatio ...

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