Volkswagen ID.4: Adjusting the ACC settings

Setting the distance

Fig. 1 In the instrument cluster display: set distance 1, ACC is regulating (general example).

You can set the distance at five levels from very short to very long:

1. Press the button.

2. Press the + button or - button, or swipe vertically over the button area from to + or -.

Or: Press the button repeatedly until the preferred distance is set.

The instrument cluster display shows the selected level → fig. 1 -1-. Heed the country-specific regulations for minimum distance.

In the Assistance systems menu of the Infotainment system, you can choose whether you want the regulation to start at the distance that was set at the end of the journey or start at a preselected distance.

Setting the speed

You can adjust the stored speed within the specified speed range using the buttons on the multi-function steering wheel as follows:

+ 1 km/h (1 mph): Press the + button gently.

- 1 km/h (1 mph): Press the - button gently.

+ 10 km/h (5 mph): Press the + button firmly or swipe it from the bottom to the top. Pressing for the first time changes to the next-largest tens digit (km/h) or fives digit (mph).

- 10 km/h (5 mph): Press the - button firmly or swipe it from the top to the bottom. Pressing for the first time changes to the next-smallest tens digit (km/h) or fives digit (mph).

To change the stored speed continuously, press and hold the respective button.

WARNING

ACC

cannot detect all driving situations correctly. If the vehicle is less than the minimum distance from the vehicle ahead and the difference in speed between the vehicle ahead and your own vehicle is so great that the speed deceleration from the ACC is not sufficient, there is a risk of a rear end collision. This may result in serious injury or even death.

• Always be ready to apply the brakes yourself.
• To override the speed and distance control, press the accelerator pedal. In this case, ACC will not brake automatically.
• Heed the country-specific regulations regarding minimum distance.
• Always set a longer distance when there is rain, snow, or poor visibility.

Adjusting the regulation function system settings

You can influence how the ACC reacts in a sporty driving style:

• Vehicles with Driving Mode Selection: Select the desired driving mode.
• Vehicles without Driving Mode Selection: Select the desired driving mode in the Assistance systems menu in the Infotainment system.

Some settings can be saved in the driver personalization user profiles and change automatically when profiles are switched.

Troubleshooting

ACC is not available

The yellow indicator light turns on.

• The radar sensor is dirty. Clean the radar sensor (→ Vehicle care).
• The visibility of the radar sensor is limited due to weather conditions, such as snow, or from soap residue or coatings. Clean the radar sensor (→ Vehicle care).
• Radar sensor visibility is limited by attachments, decorative frames on license plate holders, or stickers. Clear the area around the radar sensor (→ Accessories and replacement parts).
• The radar sensor is misaligned or damaged, for example as a result of damage to the front of the vehicle. Check if there is noticeable damage (→ Accessories and replacement parts).
• Malfunction or fault. Deactivate the vehicle's drive system and activate it again.
• Painting work was carried out on or structural modifications were made to the front of the vehicle (→ Repairs and technical modifications).
• 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.

ACC is not functioning as expected

• The radar sensor is dirty. Clean the radar sensor (→ Vehicle care).
• The ultrasonic sensors are soiled, obscured or damaged. Clean the ultrasonic sensors (→ Vehicle care).

  Clear the area around the ultrasonic sensors and check for damage (→ Accessories and replacement parts).

• The system limitations are not adhered to (→ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ).
• The brakes are overheating, and the regulation function has been automatically canceled. Let the brakes cool down and check the function again.
• 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.

Additional information may be displayed in the vehicle status, depending on the malfunction (→ Vehicle settings menu).

The Adaptive Cruise Control cannot start

Make sure the following requirements are met:

• The brake lights on the vehicle are functioning.
• The brake lights on the electronically connected trailer are functioning.
• ESC
  is not regulating.
• The brake pedal is not being pressed.

Unusual noises during automatic braking

This is normal and not a cause for concern.

Controls are responding differently than expected

Moisture, dirt and grease may limit the functioning of the controls.

1. Always keep the control panels clean and dry.

Introduction

Predictive cruise control adapts the vehicle's speed to known speed limits and to the road layout ahead (e.g. bends, intersections and roundabouts).

Predictive cruise control is an extension of ACC

and uses the Dynamic Road Sign Display system and the navigation data from the Infotainment system.

Predictive cruise control depends on the vehicle equipment and is not available in all countries.

Response to the end of a traffic jam

Vehicles with V2X technology (depending on the vehicle equipment and not available in all countries) can interact with other vehicles in their vicinity. This allows your vehicle to be warned about an upcoming traffic jam and reduce its speed preemptively.

Requirements:

• V2X is activated in the Infotainment system.
• The response to ends of traffic jams is activated in the Infotainment system (→ Predictive cruise control).

WARNING

Predictive cruise control is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations.

Predictive cruise control cannot detect all enforced maximum speed limits and may not react, or may react with a delay, or may react in a way that is not desired. If you are careless, there is a risk of accidents, serious injuries and death.

• Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for the stored speed of the vehicle.
• Observe the system limitations (→ Predictive cruise control).
• Always adapt your speed to the visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
• Keep the navigation data up to date.
• Always observe the maximum permissible speed.
• Note that the speeds regulated by the system do not necessarily conform to your driving style.

Also observe the system limitations of and information on ACC.