Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Area monitoring system (Front Assist)
The full Front Assist chapter for the Volkswagen Golf Mk7: an introduction, the displays, the shared radar sensor, operating the system, when to switch it off temporarily, the city emergency brake function, and its overall system limits.
- Introduction
- Displays
- Radar sensor
- Operating the area monitoring system (Front Assist)
- Temporarily switch off the area monitoring system (Front Assist) in the following situations
- City emergency brake function
- System limits
Questions & answers
Area monitoring system (Front Assist) — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What does the Golf Mk7 Front Assist chapter cover?
Displays, the radar sensor, operating Front Assist, when to switch it off, the City Emergency Brake function, system limits, and special driving situations.
What is Front Assist on the Golf Mk7?
An area monitoring system that uses the front radar sensor to detect vehicles ahead. It warns the driver of an imminent collision and, if the driver does not react, can brake automatically.
Is Front Assist the same as ACC on the Golf Mk7?
No. Front Assist is a collision warning and emergency braking system. ACC is a comfort system that maintains speed and distance. They use the same radar sensor but serve different purposes.
