Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Introduction

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The traffic sign recognition system can help the driver check the speed limits or overtaking restrictions that currently apply.

The traffic signs and additional information recognised by the system are shown in the instrument cluster display and the infotainment system display (navigation system map display).

Availability:

At the time that this owner's manual went to print, the road sign recognition system was available in the following countries:

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican City.

Additional information and warnings:

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WARNING

Do not let the extra convenience afforded by the road sign recognition system tempt you into taking any risks when driving – this can cause accidents. The system is not a substitute for the full concentration of the driver.

• Adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.

• Poor visibility, darkness, snow, rain and fog can cause traffic signs to be not displayed or be incorrectly displayed by the system.

• If the camera's field of view is dirty, covered or damaged, the function of the traffic sign recognition system may be impaired.

WARNING

Driving recommendations and traffic symbols displayed by the traffic sign recognition system may differ from the current traffic situation.

• Not all traffic signs can be recognised by the system and displayed correctly.

• Traffic signs and traffic regulations have priority over the recommendations and displays provided by the traffic sign recognition system.

NOTICE

Please observe the following points in order to avoid impairing the proper function of the system:

• Regularly clean the camera's field of view, and keep it free from snow and ice.

• Do not cover the camera's field of view.

• Check the area of the windscreen that is in the camera's field of view for damage.

NOTICE

• The use of old map data in the navigation system can lead to incorrect display of the traffic signs.

• The traffic sign recognition system has only limited availability in waypoint navigation mode (waypoint navigation) of the navigation system.

Questions & answers

Introduction — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

How does Golf Mk7 traffic sign recognition work?

A camera behind the windscreen reads road signs and compares them against a database. Recognised speed limits and overtaking restrictions are displayed in the instrument cluster.

Can Golf Mk7 traffic sign recognition enforce speed limits?

No. It only displays information. The driver is responsible for obeying all speed limits. It can be paired with the speed limiter for an additional reminder.

Does Golf Mk7 traffic sign recognition use the navigation map?

On equipped models, yes. The system cross-references camera data with map-based speed information for more reliable display, especially where signs are missing or obscured.