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Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc), Calibrating: Notes

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Before starting the calibration of the adaptive cruise control (ACC), the sensor and its retainer must be checked for damage.

Before the calibration of the adaptive cruise control (ACC), check the DTC memory and correct any faults if necessary.

The calibration of the adaptive cruise control (ACC) must only be calibrated using alignment testers and adjusting devices approved by VW/AUDI.

Proper ACC operation requires correct calibration.

NOTE:

Calibration is necessary if:

The rear axle toe was adjusted.

The control module has been removed and installed.

The vehicle was moved to the service position.

Changes were made to the suspension that affect the height.

The lock carrier has been removed and installed or replaced.

The lock carrier has been moved to service position.

NOTE:

Before the vehicle is driven onto the wheel alignment platform, necessarily check if there is sufficient floor space in between the vehicle and the : VAS6430  . The distance between the : VAS6430/1A  and the sensor must be 120 cm ± 2.5 cm.

If there is not sufficient space, drive the vehicle backward onto the alignment stand in order to use the corresponding space.

If the : VAS6430/10  is repositioned during the adjustment procedure, then the adjustment of the : VAS6430  must always be checked, for example bubble levels, individual toe values at the calibration beam.

The calibration procedure is described with the : VAS6430  .

The Following Adjustment Sequence Must be Maintained:

  1. Ensure a Distance of 120 cm ± 2.5 cm in Between the Centrally Placed : VAS6430/10  and the Air Grille Sensor.
  2. Attach the : VAS6430/10  in the Center of the Calibration Beam,
  3. Adjust the Control Module, if it is not within the Tolerance, using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Do not perform the steps under "Calibration procedure without a previous axle alignment" if an axle alignment has already been performed.

Calibration Procedure without Previous Axle Alignment

Pay attention to the test requirements for the axle alignment. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

Follow the measurement preparations for calibrating/adjusting the driver assistance systems. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

For vehicles with an air suspension, adjust to the standard vehicle height and lock, using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

For vehicles with rear axle steering, steer the rear axle to the zero position, using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. This is the only way to ensure that the rear axle steering is in the straight-ahead position.

-- Drive the vehicle onto the vehicle alignment platform.

-- Connect the battery charger. Refer to Battery, Charging .

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester (guide the diagnostic cable through the open window).

NOTE:

During the calibration procedure pay attention that all vehicle doors remain closed and the vehicle exterior lamps are off.

-- Move the wheels so that they are in a straight-ahead position.

-- Install the quick-action clamps on the rear wheels.

-- Mount the reflectors on the quick-action clamps.

-- Perform a wheel run-out compensation on the rear wheels.

Calibration Procedure with or without Previous Axle Alignment.

-- Select the ACC calibration button on the wheel alignment computer.

-- Position the : VAS6430  centered and parallel in distance -a- to the centered : VAS6430/10  .

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool Required And Placement
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120 cm ± 2.5 cm

-- Position the front wheel measuring sensors -1- on the calibration beam.

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-- Adjust the knob on the : VAS6430/10  -1- so that the number "2" is facing the line marking -arrows-.

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-- Balance the bubble level -A- using the adjusting screw -1-.

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-- Level the bubble level -B- using the adjusting screws -2- and -3-.

-- Adjust the reflector mirror -5- with the crank -arrow- so that the laser beam strikes the sensor lens in the center.

-- Position the mirror on the side of the calibration beam so that the laser beam is in the center of the VW emblem -1-.

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-- Turn the fine adjustment screw -4- until the display on the wheel alignment computer is within the tolerance range.

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-- Now, again, check if the bubbles are level and if the laser beam hits the sensor lens centrally, using the laser beam at the : VAS6430/10  .

NOTE:

If the laser beam does not hit the sensor lens, then the alignment of the : VAS6430/10  must be repeated.

-- Follow the instructions from the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

NOTE:

If the control module is outside the tolerance, then the control module must be adjusted (refer to Adjusting the Control Module ) and the calibration must be repeated.