Volkswagen ID.7: Traffic hazard alert

The traffic hazard alert uses the V2X technology and gives warnings for nearby hazards according to the situation.

This can prevent accidents and improve the traffic flow.

Depending on the type of hazard, the speed and the rate of deceleration of the vehicle, a warning will be given for the relevant hazard as follows:

• Warning tone.
• Message with symbol in the digital instrument cluster.

WARNING

Ignoring traffic hazard alerts may cause serious accidents and fatal injuries.

• Never ignore traffic hazard alerts.

Symbols for Critical Hazards

Red symbols warn against critical hazards.

Accident site ahead.

Emergency vehicle in action.

Traffic jam ahead.

Intervention by an assistance system in a vehicle driving ahead, e.g. Autonomous Emergency Braking( Front Assist).

Wrong-way driver en route.

Limited visibility.

Symbols for Warning Level

Yellow symbols warn if a hazard has been detected.

Accident site ahead.

Emergency vehicle in action. This symbol is accompanied by a symbol indicating the direction from which the emergency vehicle is coming.

Direction from which the emergency vehicle is coming, e.g. from behind.

Traffic jam ahead.

Stationary object or breakdown ahead.

Construction site ahead.

People on the road.

Animals on the road.

Obstacles on the road.

Slow vehicle ahead.

Limited visibility.

Strong wind.

Slippery road conditions.

Setting Options for Traffic Hazard Alerts

Switching Traffic Hazard Alerts On and Off

You can switch the traffic hazard alerts on and off using the Assistance systems menu in the Infotainment system.

1. Activate or deactivate Driver assistance settings Traffic hazard alert.

   Or: Activate or deactivate Driver assistance settings Traffic hazard alert Active.

Switching Traffic Hazard Alerts with Warning Level On and Off

It is possible to only receive warnings for critical hazards. To do this, you must switch off traffic hazard alert in the warning level.

1. Activate or deactivate Driver assistance settings Traffic hazard alert Warning level.

Hide traffic hazard alert displayed

1. Press OK on the multi-function steering wheel.