Take over steering (white hands on wheel)

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

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

Lights white with a message when Travel Assist asks you to take over the steering. If ignored, it is followed by the red request to take over immediately.

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

The warning lamp lights up white and a message appears in the instrument cluster: the steering wheel was released for a few seconds. Take hold of the steering wheel and take control of the vehicle.

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

No. On Volkswagen cars it means: Take over steering. On CUPRA cars it means: Grip the steering wheel.

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

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

Checked against the source · Nov 11, 2026 · How we verify

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