Take over steering now (red hands on wheel)

Questions about the Take over steering now (red hands on wheel) symbol

What does the Take over steering now (red hands on wheel) symbol mean on Volkswagen cars?

Travel Assist or Emergency Assist: lit red with a message when you must take hold of the steering wheel and steer immediately. It follows the white request to take over steering if that was ignored.

What does the Take over steering now (red hands on wheel) symbol mean on CUPRA cars?

Red warning shown when the steering wheel has been released for a long time or the system limits have been reached: take hold of the steering wheel immediately. An audio warning or steering wheel vibration may accompany it, depending on the situation.

Does the Take over steering now (red hands on wheel) symbol mean the same on every appliance?

No. On Volkswagen cars it means: Take over steering immediately. On CUPRA cars it means: Take control of the steering immediately.

What does the Take over steering now (red hands on wheel) symbol look like?

Red: steering wheel gripped by two hands at the top. It is also called “Hands on wheel warning” and “Take over steering immediately”.

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