Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Operation

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings 

The traffic sign recognition system is supported in various countries   . Please remember this when travelling abroad.

Display of traffic signs

Speed limit signs and no-overtaking signs with accompanying additional signs can be shown in the instrument cluster display   and in the infotainment system   . The traffic signs may be also be displayed in the navigation system map display, depending on the navigation system installed.

When traffic sign recognition is switched on, traffic signs in front of the vehicle are registered by a camera in the base of the interior mirror. After inspection and evaluation of the information from the camera, the navigation system and the current vehicle data, up to 3 valid traffic signs   B will be displayed with the accompanying additional signs:

1st position: the traffic sign that currently applies for the driver is shown on the left-hand side of the display. For example, a speed limit of 130 km/h   A. 2. position: traffic signs that do not always apply (e.g. 100 km/h In wet) are shown in second place. Additional sign: If the windscreen wiper is active while the vehicle is in motion, any traffic sign, for example with the additional In wet sign that now applies will be moved left to the first position. 3. position: an additional traffic sign that does not always apply will be displayed in the third position, e.g. overtaking temporarily not permitted   C.

Town or village boundary signs trigger the display of the standard speed limit for urban or country roads in the relevant country. If the town or village boundary signs have an additional sign showing a speed limit, this sign will appear in the display.

Signs indicating the end of a speed limit or overtaking restriction will not be displayed.

There is no warning when you exceed the displayed speed limits. The legal regulations apply.

Switching the traffic sign display on and off in the instrument cluster

The continuous display of traffic signs in the instrument cluster can be activated and deactivated using the button and the and Driver assistance function buttons.

Trailer mode

In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket and an electrical connection to the vehicle, the display of traffic signs that may apply to the vehicle when towing a trailer, e.g. applicable speed limits and no-overtaking signs, can be activated or deactivated using the button and the and Driver assistance function buttons in the infotainment system   .

Questions & answers

Operation — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

How do I switch on Golf Mk7 traffic sign recognition?

The system is typically active by default when the ignition is on. If it has been deactivated, re-enable it through the Assist menu in the instrument cluster or the infotainment settings.

Does Golf Mk7 traffic sign recognition work abroad?

Only in supported countries. When you cross into an unsupported region, the display may show no signs or display incorrect information.

Can I combine Golf Mk7 traffic sign recognition with the speed limiter?

Yes. Some models allow you to adopt the recognised speed limit directly as the speed limiter setting with a single button press — a convenient feature in changing speed zones.