Porsche Active Safe

[CliveH]

Another newbie question!

So my vehicle has adaptive cruise control which includes PAS and this works perfectly in all circumstances so far, although I am still cautious about relying on electronics to drive the car! First time I've had this toy

However, the manual suggests that this also operates even when cruise control is not active:

Integrated Porsche Active Safe (PAS) is designed to detect whether you are approaching the vehicle in front too quickly. In this event, you will be prompted to take the necessary action by an audible and visual warning as well as a jolt of the brakes.

I have PAS switched on but it only appears to operate when cruise control is active, or am I simply not driving closely enough to the car in front for the warnings to kick in?

[Makanik]

I have PAS switched on but it only appears to operate when cruise control is active, or am I simply not driving closely enough to the car in front for the warnings to kick in?

I think PAS is more or less impossible to test because you would need to get into a dangerous situation to try it out!

[Giz9]

Another newbie question!

So my vehicle has adaptive cruise control which includes PAS and this works perfectly in all circumstances so far, although I am still cautious about relying on electronics to drive the car! First time I've had this toy

However, the manual suggests that this also operates even when cruise control is not active:

Integrated Porsche Active Safe (PAS) is designed to detect whether you are approaching the vehicle in front too quickly. In this event, you will be prompted to take the necessary action by an audible and visual warning as well as a jolt of the brakes.

I have PAS switched on but it only appears to operate when cruise control is active, or am I simply not driving closely enough to the car in front for the warnings to kick in?

The warnings definitely happen even if the ACC is not active. However, there are two levels of "active" and an inactive . When ACC is off there is no icon on the right hand screen on the dash. When it is ready but not active, there is a grey "car" icon and when it is active and targeting a set speed, there is a coloured icon with that speed on the screen.

My understanding is that PAS works in all three ACC modes provided that PAS has not been switched off in the settings. However, I don't think the manual is very clear so I wouldn't like to swear on it.

[Makanik]

My understanding is that PAS works in all three ACC modes provided that PAS has not been switched off in the settings. However, I don't think the manual is very clear so I wouldn't like to swear on it.

I agree on both counts.

[pmg]

I have PAS switched on but it only appears to operate when cruise control is active, or am I simply not driving closely enough to the car in front for the warnings to kick in?

I think PAS is more or less impossible to test because you would need to get into a dangerous situation to try it out!

I can confirm the PAS system certainly works when Acc on but a speed not set. (i.e non-lit ACC symbol showing in MFD) I have had instances when cars cut in front of me from left or right when warning bong appeared. As I never drive with acc completely off I cannot comment on that situation.