Adaptive Cruise Control, Calibrating

2016 Volkswagen Passat R-Line, 1.8L Eng VIN TSECTION Adaptive Cruise Control, Calibrating

Conditions 

  • The Distance Regulation Control Module -J428- must be calibrated during the following conditions:
  • Distance Regulation Control Module -J428- was removed and installed or replaced.
  • Bumping into the Distance Regulation Control Module -J428- when not cautiously assembling the front bumper cover.
  • Damage to the front bumper cover due to an accident or something similar.
  • The front bumper carrier was removed and installed or replaced.
  • Rear axle toe was adjusted.
NOTE:

Too great of a horizontal adjustment of the Distance Regulation Control Module -J428- causes the ACC/Front Assist functions to remain switched off. This is indicated by the following message in the Instrument Cluster -KX2- : ACC/Front Assist not available  .

A limited sensor view due to a dirty sensor or inclement weather conditions (for example, heavy rain, snowfall, iced over sensor etc.) causes the ACC/Front Assist functions to be temporarily unavailable. This is indicated by the following message in the Instrument Cluster -KX2- : ACC/Front Assist: No sensor view  .

-- Calibrate the adaptive cruise control. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

RENDER: 1.0x

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