The new radar sensor enables a whole new level of safety.

Detect pedestrians – brake in time – safe on the road. The long range radar (Advanced Radar Sensor, ARS 410) of Continental makes this possible. It detects objects and especially pedestrians at a distance of up to 170 m and warns the driver in time. Automatic braking is even initiated in an emergency. This function is now standard in the new VW Tiguan.

“It’s important to react quickly and safely in critical and confusing situations. The driver is supported by our radar technology,” explains Karlheinz Haupt, Head of Continental’s Driver Assistance Systems business unit. “With pedestrian detection based on radar alone, VW and Continental have taken one step further towards the prevention of serious accidents – because even a pedestrian who is partially concealed by a vehicle can be detected by our radar.”

Professor Dr. Stefan Gies, Head of Car Chassis Development at the Volkswagen AG adds, “With the new Tiguan, VW and Continental have succeeded in taking a further important step towards accident prevention. Thanks to the use of this serially produced, high-resolution radar with advanced emergency braking in a volume segment, we have made a significant contribution to the improvement of road safety. And for a little extra cost, we can also offer customers additional radar-based comfort functions, such as the automatic distance control ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control).”

A sensor with many advantages

The radar sensor is installed in the front grille right behind the VW badge – and it enables a whole new level of safety. This new, built-in generation of radar differentiates between static and moving objects. Thanks to its wide field of view it not only detects other vehicles, but even pedestrians for the first time. A major advantage is its robustness in adverse weather conditions such as fog, drizzle or glare from the sun.

As a driver, you can just sit back and let it do its job. The intelligent, radar-based Adaptive Cruise Control makes this possible. Events on the road ahead are continuously monitored and the distance to the vehicle in front is automatically adjusted, without the driver needing to make constant distance corrections. The optional Adaptive Cruise Control enables stress-free and fuel-efficient driving in the VW Tiguan.

A reliable partner

Continental develops intelligent technologies for transporting people and their goods. As a reliable partner, the international automotive supplier, tyre manufacturer, and industrial partner provides sustainable, safe, comfortable, individual, and affordable solutions. In 2015, the corporation generated sales of €39.2 billion with its five divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, Tires, and ContiTech. Continental currently employs more than 212,000 people in 55 countries.

The Chassis & Safety division develops and produces integrated active and passive driving safety technologies as well as products that support vehicle dynamics. The product portfolio ranges from electronic and hydraulic brake and chassis control systems to sensors, advanced driver assistance systems, airbag electronics and sensorics as well as electronic air suspension systems all the way to windscreen washer systems and headlight cleaning nozzles. The focus lies on a high level of system competence and the networking of individual components. Thus, products and system functions are developed
along the SensePlanAct chain of effects. They form the foundation for automated driving. Chassis & Safety employs more than 40,000 people worldwide
and generated sales of approximately
€8.4 billion in 2015.