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Rear Traffic Alert obstacle (red)
Red: car seen from above reversing with a downward arrow and radar waves behind it, a second car approaching from the side with an arrow. · also called “Rear cross traffic warning”, “Reversing obstacle warning”
What it means on volkswagen
Rear Traffic Alert: obstacle behind
Rear Traffic Alert has detected crossing traffic behind the car while you reverse out of a space or manoeuvre, and it may brake. Keep watching the surroundings; the system only works within its limits.
Source · Manufacturer manual Volkswagen Tiguan owner's manual · checked
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Questions about the Rear Traffic Alert obstacle (red) symbol
- What does the Rear Traffic Alert obstacle (red) symbol mean on Volkswagen cars?
- Rear Traffic Alert has detected crossing traffic behind the car while you reverse out of a space or manoeuvre, and it may brake. Keep watching the surroundings; the system only works within its limits.
- What does the Rear Traffic Alert obstacle (red) symbol look like?
- Red: car seen from above reversing with a downward arrow and radar waves behind it, a second car approaching from the side with an arrow. It is also called “Rear cross traffic warning” and “Reversing obstacle warning”.
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