Volkswagen ID.3: Rear Traffic Alert

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

System function

Fig. 1 Monitored area around the vehicle that is exiting a parking space (general example).

Fig. 2 Infotainment system: Rear Traffic Alert display (general example).

Radar sensors behind the cover of the rear bumper monitor the rear and side areas of the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle.

In the even of approaching or moving objects, the driver is warned of an obstacle → fig. 2 , →  .

Obstacle detected (display depending on the vehicle equipment).

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 support) .

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 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 control of the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle.

• Pay attention to the traffic situation and the vehicle environment when leaving a parking space.

• React quickly to the visual warnings and warning chimes of the Rear Traffic Alert system.

Switching on and off

1. Tap the function key in the Infotainment system.

2. Tap the function key.

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.

Calibration

The radar sensors calibrate once, on the first kilometer of a journey after the vehicle is delivered, and then again if the sensor technology has been repaired. The range of the sensors may be limited during the calibration phase.

Driving with a Bicycle Rack

Rear Traffic Alert is deactivated if a bicycle rack is connected electrically to the factory-installed bicycle rack mount.

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