Fatigue Detection System

[Rawcpoppa]

Aka Driver Alert System.

Can anyone explain to me how it is supposed to work and also what control modules are required to make it work?


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[Hillbilly]

Aka Driver Alert System.

Can anyone explain to me how it is supposed to work and also what control modules are required to make it work?


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It is actually called Attention Control System and is on page 253 of your Passat manual (or is in mine)

Can be enabled or disabled in MFD Mine hasnt got it as I have the Driver assistance Package

Maybe they think if you buy an up market model you wont go to sleep ROFL

[Twin_Dad]

I think it is tied in with the lane asistance. Maybe if you creep over the line more than 3 times in a given period it buzzes the wheel / seat and warns on the MFD.

[Hillbilly]

[QUOTE=Twin_Dad;945982]I think it is tied in with the lane asistance. Maybe if you creep over the line more than 3 times in a given period it buzzes the wheel / seat and warns on the MFD.[/QUOTE
Dont know about that unless they now chuck lane assist in standard was an extra on mine and the base model had the fatigue system

[Eaglen00b]

Aka Driver Alert System.

Can anyone explain to me how it is supposed to work and also what control modules are required to make it work?


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Quoted from the VW CC Brochure :-

"The driver Fatigue Detection system automatically analyses the driving characteristics and if they indicate possible fatigue, recommends that the driver takes a break. The system continually evaluates steering wheel movements along with other signals in the vehicle on motorways and others roads at speeds in excess of 65 km/h, and calculates a fatigue estimate.If fatigue is detected, the driver is warned by information in the Multi-function Display (MFD Premium) and an acoustic signal. The warning is repeated after 15 minutes if the driver has not taken a break.

Fatigue Detection cannot replace the driver’s assertiveness. The driver is still legally responsible for the vehicle and therefore determining whether or not they are fi t to drive. A driving time of 15 minutes is required in order to assess the driver correctly. The functionality of the system is restricted given a sporty driving style, winding roads and poor road surfaces."

[Eaglen00b]

Quoted from the VW CC Brochure :-

"The driver Fatigue Detection system automatically analyses the driving characteristics and if they indicate possible fatigue, recommends that the driver takes a break. The system continually evaluates steering wheel movements along with other signals in the vehicle on motorways and others roads at speeds in excess of 65 km/h, and calculates a fatigue estimate.If fatigue is detected, the driver is warned by information in the Multi-function Display (MFD Premium) and an acoustic signal. The warning is repeated after 15 minutes if the driver has not taken a break.

Fatigue Detection cannot replace the driver’s assertiveness. The driver is still legally responsible for the vehicle and therefore determining whether or not they are fi t to drive. A driving time of 15 minutes is required in order to assess the driver correctly. The functionality of the system is restricted given a sporty driving style, winding roads and poor road surfaces."

I presume the upshot is that VW assumes you never get fatigued driving at speeds less than 65km/h since the FDS doesn't work below that speed?

[Hillbilly]

I presume the upshot is that VW assumes you never get fatigued driving at speeds less than 65km/h since the FDS doesn't work below that speed?

We have been driving cars now for over 100 years and shouldnt need this to tell you when you are tired. The 65kph figure is probably set as under that you will be in city traffic and hopefully wont be reading a book or something and will be paying attention to what you should be doing.
Out on the open roads and in other countries where the roads may be straighter and a bit more boring this may be a good thing. However on a recent USA trip we were doing well over 500 MILES a day sometimes and I didnt feel the need to have a rest.

I am however used to doing 12hour shifts in heavy vehicles.

[Eaglen00b]

My apologies, I believe the sarcasm key on my keyboard may have been broken when I posted that.

[Hillbilly]

My apologies, I believe the sarcasm key on my keyboard may have been broken when I posted that.

Sorry missed that LOL

[Rawcpoppa]

Thanks guys. I don't own a Passat CC so no way for me to check the manual. I was asking about it as I was wondering if it could be enabled via vcds/VAGCOM in other models as it all seems very software related in terms of how it works.

It's also why I wanted to know what control module controls the feature.


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