Volkswagen ID.4: Rear Traffic Alert

Rear Traffic Alert monitors the cross traffic when reversing out of a space or maneuvering.

WARNING

Rear Traffic Alert is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. All approaching objects, e.g. pedestrians or objects approaching quickly, may not be detected. If you do not take care, there is a risk of accidents and serious injuries.

• Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the vehicle.
• Pay attention to the traffic situation and the vehicle environment.
• React quickly to the visual warnings and warning chimes of the Rear Traffic Alert system.

Switching on and off

1. Tap the control for the parking menu.

2. Tap the function key in the Infotainment system.

3. Switch Rear Traffic Alert on or off.

This setting can be saved in the driver personalization user profiles and can be changed automatically when the user account is switched.

System function

Fig. 1 Rear Traffic Alert, general example: monitored area around the vehicle that is exiting a parking space.

Fig. 2 Infotainment system: Rear Traffic Alert display.

The Rear Traffic Alert functions with radar sensors in the rear bumper.

The system detects approaching or moving objects in the surrounding area to the rear and to the side and warns the driver if there is an obstacle → fig. 1, → .

If there is an obstacle, a warning signal will sound and there will be a colored display of the area of the obstacle in the Infotainment system → fig. 2.

If the driver does not respond, automatic braking support may kick in.

Automatic braking intervention by Rear Traffic Alert.

1. Press the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a standstill.

Malfunction

If Rear Traffic Alert is malfunctioning, the following indicator light comes on in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit:

Rear Traffic Alert malfunction (for example. dirty sensors or system error).

Driving with a trailer

Rear Traffic Alert cannot be activated if a trailer is connected to the electrical system.

If the trailer hitch was not installed at the factory, Rear Traffic Alert must be manually deactivated when towing a trailer.

Driving into or out of a parking spaceInformation about braking assistance systems