How to Use the Active Braking System in the 2021 Bora?
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Active braking is automatic. When the vehicle speed reaches 30km/h, this system will automatically activate. When the vehicle in front brakes, stops, or encounters other obstacles, this system will automatically apply additional force to the braking system to shorten the braking distance. You can also adjust the steering wheel to change the vehicle's path to avoid obstacles.
I drive the 2021 Volkswagen Bora every day, and its automatic emergency braking system is really considerate—it's enabled by default without needing manual activation, working automatically on the road. It primarily relies on front radar and cameras to monitor the road ahead. When a collision risk is detected, the car autonomously applies emergency braking to help avoid accidents. It's most useful in urban traffic jams. Once, when the car ahead suddenly braked hard, the system intervened before I could react, preventing a collision. For custom settings, use the steering wheel buttons to access the Car menu, navigate to Driver Assistance, and adjust the sensitivity among High, Medium, and Low levels—I set it to High for city driving to ensure prompt braking, and lower it on highways to reduce false alarms. It's advisable to keep the system enabled and not turn it off casually. Also, regularly clean the grille sensors to prevent dust from affecting accuracy. Combined with adaptive cruise control, driving becomes much easier, and the safety upgrade slightly reduces fatigue-related risks.