Operating the area monitoring system (Front Assist)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
The area monitoring system (Front Assist) is automatically active once the ignition is switched on .
The prior warning and distance warning are automatically deactivated when Front Assist is deactivated.
Volkswagen recommends that Front Assist is switched on at all times. Exceptions .
Activating and deactivating the area monitoring system
- Using the button for driver assist systems, select the corresponding menu option .
- OR: activate or deactivate the system using the
button and the 
and Driver assistance function buttons in the infotainment system .
Activating and deactivating advanced warning
The advanced warning can be activated or deactivated using the button and the and Driver assistance function buttons in the infotainment system .
The system also retains the programmed setting when the ignition is next switched on.
Volkswagen recommends that the advance warning system is switched on at all times.
Activating or deactivating the distance warning
The distance warning display can be activated or deactivated using the button and the and Driver assistance function buttons in the infotainment system .
The system also retains the programmed setting when the ignition is next switched on.
Volkswagen recommends that the distance warning is switched on at all times.
Test yourself
A quick Volkswagen Golf quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.