The Dynamic Road Sign Display feature in VW Taos detects standard road signs using a camera in the interior rearview mirror base and informs the driver of detected speed limits and passing restrictions. Within the limits of the system, the system also displays additional symbols, such as time limits or restrictions when roads are wet. The system may also continue to display the valid speed limit on roads without signs.
The road signs detected by the Dynamic Road Sign Display may be displayed in the instrument cluster and in the Infotainment system, depending on the Infotainment system installed in the vehicle.
After checking and evaluating the information from the camera, the Infotainment system, and the current vehicle data, the activated Dynamic Road Sign Display function in Taos will display up to three valid road signs with the applicable additional symbols.
1st position: The traffic sign that currently applies is shown on the left side of the display, for example a speed limit of 80 mph (130 km/h).
2nd position: A traffic sign that only applies in certain situations is displayed in the second position, for example a speed limit of 20 mph (30 km/h) “in a school zone”.
Additional signs: In an area with traffic calming measures in the vicinity of a school, for instance, the applicable traffic sign with the “SCHOOL” additional sign will move to the left into the first position.
3rd position: Another road sign can be displayed in the third position, such as a “passing restriction”.
Limits of the Dynamic Road Sign Display
Error messages
No road signs available: The system is in the initialization phase. Or: the vehicle has not detected any road signs.
Error: Dynamic Road Sign Display: System malfunction. If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualified professional.
Speed Alert currently not available: The speed alert from the Dynamic Road Sign Display is malfunctioning. If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Dynamic Road Sign Display: Clean windshield! The windshield is dirty in the area around the camera or weather conditions are interfering with the camera view. Clean the windshield.
Dynamic Road Sign Display is currently limited: Data is not being transmitted by the Infotainment system. Check that valid map data is loaded in the Infotainment system. Or: the vehicle is located in an area that is not detected on the map stored in the Infotainment system.
No data available: The Dynamic Road Sign Display function is not supported in the country where the vehicle is currently being operated.
Functional limitations
The Dynamic Road Sign Display is subject to system limitations. The following conditions may cause the Dynamic Road Sign Display function to be limited or to not operate at all:
- Poor visibility, such as in snow.
- Glare, for example from oncoming traffic or the sun
- High speeds
- If the camera is obstructed or dirty
- If road signs are outside of the camera’s visual field
- If road signs are partially or completely covered, for example by trees, snow, dirt, or other vehicles.
- If road signs are not in the standard format
- If there are damaged or bent road signs
- If there are variable traffic signs on overhead signs (variable display of road signs by LEDss or other lighting).
- If there is outdated map material in the Infotainment system
- If there are stickers on vehicles that indicate road signs, such speed limits on commercial vehicles
Operating the Dynamic Road Sign Display
Switching on and off
The continuous display of road signs in the instrument cluster can be switched on and off through the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system of VW Taos.
Speed warning
If the Dynamic Road Sign Display function detects that a valid speed limit is being exceeded, it may warn the driver audibly or visually with a message in the instrument cluster display.
The speed warning can be set or completely deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system.
Safety Warnings:
The intelligent technology of the Dynamic Road Sign Display cannot overcome the natural laws of physics, and it can only operate within the limits of the system. Do not allow the increased convenience provided by the Dynamic Road Sign Display to tempt you into taking risks. The system cannot replace the driver’s attention.
- Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
- Poor visibility, darkness, snowfall, rain, and fog may prevent road signs from being display or may cause them to be displayed incorrectly by the system.
- If the camera lens is dirty, obstructed, or damaged, the Dynamic Road Sign Display function may be limited.
Driving recommendations and road signs displayed in the Dynamic Road Sign Display may differ from the actual traffic situation.
- Not all road signs can be detected and displayed correctly by the system.
- Traffic signs on the roads and traffic regulations must always take precedence over driving recommendations and displays from the Dynamic Road Sign Display function.
