NOTICE
While the vehicle is automatically maneuvering in the saved vehicle path, it could be damaged by surrounding obstacles.
Make sure that there is a sufficient distance to obstacles because the vehicle will steer and make corrections.
Brake the vehicle if necessary.
Exiting a parking space
This function depends on the vehicle equipment.
1. Switch on the ignition and ensure that the vehicle is drive-ready.
2. Open the parking system menu in the Infotainment system.
3. Tap the available parking space with the saved exiting procedure.
The function key is highlighted in blue.
4. Stop the vehicle with the brake pedal.
5. Tap
.
6. Release the steering wheel.
7. Release the brake.
8. Pay attention to the displays in the Infotainment system.
The parking system starts the exiting procedure.
9. At the end of a parking maneuver, always wait until Park Assist Plus with memory function has completed all rotational movements of the steering wheel in
order to achieve an optimum parking result ⇒
.
10. Resume control of the vehicle ⇒
.
WARNING
When you maneuver out of a parking space, there is a danger of pulling into moving traffic. Accidents and serious or fatal injuries may occur.
Only drive the vehicle out of the parking space when the traffic situation allows it.
Navigation to a parking space as a destination
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
and Safety instructions.
Which parking spaces are available as navigation destinations?
Saved parking spaces with the navigation symbol
can be transferred to the navigation system as a destination. The function depends on the country.
Starting route guidance
1. To select a destination, tap the parking space with the navigation symbol
in the parking system menu in the Infotainment system.
2. Confirm the message in the Infotainment system.
Route guidance will start and the parking menu will close.
Or: follow the actions for exiting a parking space using the parking system.
3. Once the vehicle has arrived at the destination, note the message in the Infotainment system.
Park Assist Plus with memory function is ready to automatically drive the vehicle into the parking space.
Rear Traffic Alert
Rear Traffic Alert monitors the cross
traffic when reversing out of a space or
maneuvering.
WARNING
Rear Traffic Alert is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. All approaching objects, e.g. pedestrians or objects
approaching quickly, may not be detected. 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.
Pay attention to the traffic situation and the vehicle environment.
React quickly to the visual warnings and warning chimes of the Rear Traffic Alert system.
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Switching on and off
1. Tap the
control for the parking menu.
2. Tap the
function key in the Infotainment system.
3. Switch Rear Traffic Alert on or off.
System function
Fig. 108 Rear Traffic Alert, general example: monitored area around the vehicle that is exiting a parking space.
Fig. 109 Infotainment system: Rear Traffic Alert display.
The Rear Traffic Alert functions with radar sensors in the rear bumper.
The system detects approaching or moving objects in the surrounding area to the rear and to the side and warns the driver if there is an obstacle fig. 108, ⇒
If there is an obstacle, a warning signal will sound and there will be a colored display of the area of the obstacle in the Infotainment system fig. 109.
If the driver does not respond, automatic braking support may kick in.
Automatic braking intervention by Rear Traffic Alert.
1. Press the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a standstill.
Malfunction
If Rear Traffic Alert is malfunctioning, the following indicator light comes on in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit:
Rear Traffic Alert malfunction (for example. dirty sensors or system error).
Driving with a trailer
Rear Traffic Alert cannot be activated if a trailer is connected to the electrical system.
If the trailer hitch was not installed at the factory, Rear Traffic Alert must be manually deactivated when towing a trailer.
Braking assistance systems
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