ACC Refused to engage - red pointer

[spacemannz]

Cap. Will actively brake going down a hill, to keep me within 1-2kmh of set speed. Golf and Tiguan act the same.

So I would prefer ACC that I can override when I need to overtake, rather than the speed limiter leaving me hanging mid manoeuvre. Lol.

[sVWatt]

I'd assumed the speed limiter was 'only' a chime to remind people to check their speed. And you could boot passed the limit set if you wanted or needed to.

Has anyone actually tried it?

[pyridinite]

If you push the throttle hard enough you'll feel a "bump" and it'll accelerate over the speed limiter you've set. At least it does on my Passat!

[Kevlarman]

If you push the throttle hard enough you'll feel a "bump" and it'll accelerate over the speed limiter you've set. At least it does on my Passat!

Yes, you need to press the kickdown switch to override the limiter.

[spacemannz]

Yes, you need to press the kickdown switch to override the limiter.

What’s a kickdown switch?

[spacemannz]

If you push the throttle hard enough you'll feel a "bump" and it'll accelerate over the speed limiter you've set. At least it does on my Passat!

Makes sense. I’ll give it a try.

[pyridinite]

What’s a kickdown switch?

Little switch at the bottom of the pedal travel that tells the car to give it everything it has, override any speed limiters and shift down a gear if possible. Press till you feel it hit the end and then press harder - that's the switch.

[spacemannz]

Little switch at the bottom of the pedal travel that tells the car to give it everything it has, override any speed limiters and shift down a gear if possible. Press till you feel it hit the end and then press harder - that's the switch.

Never knew that. Seriously. I always thought it kicked down in response to throttle angle and velocity. It’s been a while between cars and first VW so I must’ve missed some tech. Cheers for the tip!