In Practice
If “Lane Assist” is activated, a yellow control symbol shaped like a road lights up. As soon as the camera has analysed the road markings, this symbol turns green. Now the system is activated. If the vehicle then leaves the ideal line, “Lane Assist” takes soft and continuous correcting action. If the driver takes his or her hands completely off the steering wheel, the system makes a sound and displays a message making a so-called takeover request.
If the driver does not put his or her hands on the wheel for a longer period of time, the function automatically turns itself off. If required, “Lane Assist” can be counteracted by the driver by softly steering against it. The driving assistant does not react if the vehicle moves out of its lane after the driver has indicated. This technology is made possible by the combination of a “steerable” electro-mechanical power steering as featured in the Passat CC.
