Make sure the indicator light for Auto Hold in the instrument cluster display lights up if the vehicle is to be kept stationary.
Never exit the vehicle when the engine is running, even if Auto Hold is switched on.
NOTICE
In car washes where the vehicle is pulled, the wheels may lock if Auto Hold is switched on. This can lead to vehicle damage.
Switch off Auto Hold before going through a car wash.
Information about the parking systems
Safety instructions
WARNING
Parking systems are not a replacement for the driver's attention and can only operate within the limitations of the system. The parking systems cannot detect all
driving situations and may not react, or may react with a delay, or may react in a way that is not desired. If you are careless, there is a risk of accidents, serious
injuries and death.
Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the vehicle.
Always keep an eye on the direction of travel and the vehicle surroundings when parking.
Pay particular attention to small children, animals and objects when parking.
Do not allow the parking system's display to distract you from the traffic around you.
Bear in mind that the parking system may not react if the vehicle approaches too quickly and will not issue a warning.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
NOTICE
When you maneuver in a parking space without a curb, the vehicle may be damaged by obstacles.
Keep a safe distance of approx. 50 cm (around 20 in) from walls and buildings.
Sensor and camera boundaries
Various sensors and cameras that detect the vehicle surroundings ultrasonically, by radar waves, and visually are located on and in the vehicle. The various parking
systems use different combinations of sensors. All sensors have technical and physical limits ⇒
:
In some situations, some objects may not be detected, e.g. trailer draw bars, narrow poles, fences, posts, and trees, extremely low or high obstacles, or trunk
lids that are opening or already open ⇒
.
The parking system coverage areas have “blind” spots in their range where they cannot detect people and objects.
Dirt, ice, or water on the sensors and cameras may be detected as obstacles or prevent the detection of objects in some cases. In addition to dirt and snow,
soap residue or other coatings can also impair the sensor range → page , Exterior care and cleaning.
External noises and certain surfaces on objects and clothing can affect the sensor signals. In some situations, people and objects may not be detected or may
be detected incorrectly.
Certain objects, such as small posts or grating, cannot be shown or cannot be adequately shown due to the resolution of the screen and if there is insufficient
lighting.
The cameras only show two-dimensional images on the screen. Due to the lack of depth of field, it may be difficult or impossible to identify protruding objects o
recesses in the road.
Volkswagen recommends practicing with the parking systems in a location or parking space with no traffic in order to become acquainted with the functions.
Requirements
The use of parking systems, e.g. with camera assistance, may not be allowed in some countries and regions according to legal provisions.
General information
So that the sensors and cameras can detect the area surrounding the vehicle as well as possible and display this image on the Infotainment system screen, the
following requirements must be met.
The doors and trunk lid are closed.
The outside mirrors must not be folded in.
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The sensors or cameras are not covered by attachments or decorative license plate holder frames. The decorative license plate holder must not protrude at
the sides or bottom.
The vehicle must be on level ground.
The vehicle must not be loaded primarily in the rear or on one side.
Drive-ready mode must be established.
Braking assistance systems such as ESC or ASR are switched on.
If you use any other functions in the Infotainment system while you are parking, the parking function and its warning chimes will be deactivated.
Finding a suitable parking space
The length and width of the parking space must be larger than the vehicle measurements and provide enough space to maneuver.
The distance when driving past the parking space is approx. 1 m (approx. 3 feet).
Vehicles with Park Assist Plus: The speed when passing the parking space is, for parking spaces parallel to the road, maximum approx. 40 km/h (approx.
25 mph), and for parking spaces across the road maximum approx. 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph).
Vehicles with Park Assist (Park Assist Plus) with memory function: the speed for calibrating the parking process must be a maximum of approx. 40 km
(approx. 25 mph).
Automatic braking intervention
A parking system's automatic braking
support helps to avoid collisions, if an
obstacle is detected.
Parking systems with braking support
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle has parking systems with a maneuvering and/or emergency braking function
The automatic braking support of Park Distance Control is only possible in the rear area.
⇒
.
WARNING
The automatic braking support is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. In some driving situations, the
automatic braking support may be limited or may intervene in a way that is not desired or may not engage at all. If you are careless, there is a risk of accidents,
serious injuries and death.
Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the vehicle.
In a hazardous situation, apply the brakes using the brake pedal to avoid collision with an obstacle.
React quickly to parking system warnings, e.g. Park Distance Control.
Requirements
When maneuvering, the vehicle is not driving faster than approx. 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph).
A parking system has been switched on.
What happens during an automatic braking intervention?
If there is an obstacle, the vehicle brakes to a stop and is kept stationary for around two seconds.
1. After braking, press the brake pedal to keep the vehicle stationary.
2. Check your surroundings.
Park Assist Plus: If the speed is too high, the vehicle will brake to a stop. The parking process can then be resumed.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there may be a message on the instrument cluster display.
Switching on and off
Automatic braking is activated or deactivated when a parking system is switched on or off by the driver.
Maneuver braking for Park Distance Control
The maneuver braking is automatically switched on each time the ignition is switched on.
To avoid a collision with an obstacle in front of the vehicle, apply the brakes using the brake pedal because no automatic braking support will take place.
To cancel the automatic braking support at the rear, briefly press the accelerator pedal ⇒
.
Deactivate function:
1. Tap the
function key in the screen of the Park Distance Control.
2. Apply the setting.
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General information
Switch the parking system off temporarily if automatic braking support happens too frequently or when undesired and maneuver the vehicle carefully, for
example when driving off-road or parking in your garage.
If the maneuver braking function for Park Distance Control intervenes to stop the vehicle, the function will be inactive for a distance of approx. 5 m (approx.
16 ft) when driving in the same direction. It will become active again if the gear or selector lever position changes.
The parking process is canceled following Park Assist Plus emergency braking, e.g. if an obstacle has been detected.
Following a Rear Traffic Alert emergency braking intervention, it will take approx. 10 seconds before automatic braking support can occur again.
Troubleshooting
The parking system is functioning differently than expected
The conditions of the parking system are not met → page , Requirements.
The sensors are dirty or covered in ice or the camera lens is dirty and the camera image is not clear → page , Exterior care and cleaning.
Sources of noise, such as a jackhammer or driving over cobblestones, can interfere with the ultrasonic signal.
The vehicle is damaged in the area of the sensors or camera, for example from parking barriers, or the paint may have been changed or other structural
modifications may have been made near the sensors or camera, for example to the vehicle front end or to the suspension.
The areas detected by the sensors or camera may be blocked by accessories such as bicycle racks.
Fault displays
1. Note any messages on the instrument cluster display and in the Infotainment system.
NOTICE
If you use the parking system despite a malfunction, the vehicle may be damaged.
Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility in the event of a parking system malfunction. Volkswagen
recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
No sensor range or the parking system has been switched off
If a sensor malfunctions, the sensor area is deactivated.
If a sensor malfunctions, the sensor area is deactivated. The sensor area affected can be displayed in the Infotainment system by the
may be completely switched off.
symbol. The parking syste
If Park Distance Control is malfunctioning, a continuous tone will sound for several seconds when you switch it on. Where applicable, a message will appear in the
instrument cluster display.
1. Check if one of the causes listed is responsible.
2. Once the source of the issue has been resolved, switch the system on again.
3. If the problem persists, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
After a wheel change, Park Assist (Park Assist Plus) parks inaccurately
If, after a wheel change, Park Assist Plus parks inaccurately, e.g. with an increased or reduced distance from the curb, the system may have to acquire the wheel
sizes again.
1. Drive the vehicle over a longer distance, including around bends.
Park Assist Plus automatically learns the new wheel sizes after an ignition cycle.
Park Assist (Park Assist Plus) with memory function does not detect the saved parking space
The vehicle may not be able to recognize the area surrounding the saved parking space.
1. Stop the vehicle in the immediate vicinity of the saved vehicle path.
Or: do not use the parking system in very poor weather and lighting conditions.
Or: clean the front camera, if necessary.
Or: check whether an Internet connection is available. The parking system always uses geocoordinates to determine the vehicle position.
Camera for Park Assist (Park Assist Plus) with Memory Function Deactivated
The assist systems camera was automatically deactivated due to a high ambient temperature or long exposure to direct sunlight. Park Assist Plus with memory
function will be available once the camera is available again.
1. If necessary, deactivate the vehicle’s drive system and activate it again.
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Park Distance Control (PDC)
Introduction
Park Distance Control assists the driver
when parking and warns if there are
obstacles.
Fig. 99 Infotainment system: Display of Park Distance Control (general example).
Obstacle detection.
Steering lock.
System function
Using ultrasound sensors, the Park Distance Control detects the distance of the vehicle from an obstacle.
The Park Distance Control warns you of a collision via colored segments on the screen of the Infotainment system and via warning chimes fig. 99, ⇒
.
If the driver does not respond to an approaching obstacle, automatic braking support may kick in
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.
WARNING
Park Distance Control is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. Park Distance Control might not be able to
detect some obstacles and may not react, may react late, or may react in a way that is undesired. If you do not take care, there is a risk of accidents and serious
injuries.
Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the vehicle.
React quickly to the Park Distance Control visual warnings and chimes.
Brake the vehicle using the brake pedal before reaching an obstacle.
NOTICE
The system will only provide visual and audible warnings for obstacles within the vehicle's path. The collision area has been reached, at the latest, when the
penultimate segment on the Park Distance Control screen is displayed or a continuous warning tone sounds. There is a risk of vehicle damage.
Always brake the vehicle in good time before reaching an obstacle.
NOTICE
Depending on the vehicle equipment, distances to obstacles in the side areas are also displayed. Any obstacles that enter these areas from the outside are not
displayed. The vehicle may be damaged in this instance.
In order to fully scan and display the side areas, move the vehicle a few yards forward or back.
Screen display
Red section of the image: Nearby obstacle. The vehicle is at risk. Apply the brakes.
Yellow section of the image: Obstacle in the path of the vehicle.
The vehicle is at risk. Steer around the obstacle.
Maneuver braking deactivated or malfunctioning.
equipment). The colors may vary.
Grey section of the image: Obstacle outside of the vehicle's path or a malfunction in the sensor area.
Mute the warning chimes. There is a system malfunction in the area that is detected (depending on vehicle
Park Distance Control settings
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