The vehicle's drive system is deactivated. The red
indicator light in the instrument cluster comes on →
.
WARNING
Parking the vehicle incorrectly can result in the vehicle rolling, even on slight downhill slopes. Accidents and serious or fatal injuries could result.
WARNING
If you leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle, they may accidentally set the vehicle in motion or be subjected to very high or low temperatures. There is a risk of accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
Parking spaces and surroundings
To avoid damage and dangerous situations, always park the vehicle in a
suitable parking area→
.
NOTICE
Any unevenness in the ground, as well as sand or mud, may prevent the vehicle from being parked safely. This can result in damage to the vehicle.
NOTICE
Vehicle components that are low to the ground such as the bumpers, spoilers, and parts of the suspension may collide with objects protruding up from the ground when they are driven over. The vehicle can be damaged.
Rear seat information
The function depends on the vehicle equipment.
If the ignition is switched off, a message appears in the Infotainment system to
remind you not to leave behind
passengers in the rear seats →
.
If a rear door was used prior to driving, a message will also be displayed in the instrument cluster and a warning tone will sound if necessary. The warning tone can be set in the vehicle settings of the Infotainment system.
Rear seat information muted.
The electronic parking brake secures the parked vehicle to prevent it rolling away. It can be used to brake the vehicle in an emergency.
Fig. 1 On the selector lever: button
for the electronic parking brake.
Switching on
Or: Switch off the ignition.
If the
electronic parking brake is switched on, the red indicator light comes on in the
instrument cluster.
The red
indicator in the instrument cluster display will also come on.
Switching off
The red warning light
as well as the indicator
will turn off.
Switching on if you leave the vehicle incorrectly
Whenever you leave the vehicle with the ignition switched on or with a gear
engaged or in neutralN and the red
warning light
comes on, the electronic parking brake has been switched on →
.
WARNING
Parking the vehicle incorrectly can result in the vehicle rolling, even on slight downhill slopes. Accidents and serious or fatal injuries could result.
Anti-roll function
The vehicle's anti-roll function can be temporarily deactivated in the
Infotainment system. The electronic parking
brake is switched off and the vehicle is in roll mode, e.g. in a car wash or for
towing →
.
Requirements
Deactivate the anti-roll function:
The anti-roll function can also be deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system.
Reactivate the anti-roll function:
The anti-roll function is activated and the vehicle is ready to drive.
Or: Switch off the ignition.
The anti-roll function is activated. The electronic parking brake is switched on.
NOTICE
If the electronic parking brake switches on automatically in a car wash or during towing, this could cause damage to the vehicle.
Emergency braking function
Only use the emergency braking function in an emergency, if the vehicle
cannot be stopped using the brake peda→
.
The vehicle will brake abruptly. A warning chime will also sound at the same time.
WARNING
The electronic parking brake is not designed for braking the vehicle, as doing so increases the braking distance. This could result in accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
Noises can be heard when you switch the electronic parking brake on of off. This may also occur during an automatic check.
Troubleshooting
Holding
force of the electronic parking brake too low
The red
indicator light in the
instrument cluster display blinks. A message is also displayed.
The gradient of the parking space is too high.
The vehicle is not held securely in place until the indicator light stays on.
and
Electronic parking brake
malfunction
The red
indicator light in the instrument cluster blinks. The yellow indicator
light or the red brake warning light
will also be displayed.
There is a system malfunction.
The electronic parking brake is not fully closed.
If the red warning light
comes on
without an additional warning light in the instrument cluster, the vehicle is
safely
parked.
The
control light remains lit
Or:
The
warning light remains lit
electronic parking brake
button malfunction
When the button for the electronic parking brake is pressed, the red warning
light
blinks. The warning light
is
displayed continuously.
Electronic
parking brake malfunction
The yellow indicator light
in the instrument cluster display is continuously lit. A message is
displayed.
There is a system malfunction.
The electronic parking brake is working, but does not switch off
The exit warning system gives a warning when opening doors if other road users are approaching from behind.
System function
Fig. 1 In the outside mirror housing: display of the exit warning system
(general example).
Radar sensors behind the rear bumper cover monitor the area behind the
vehicle. If, for example, pedestrians or
cyclists are approaching, the yellow indicator lights in the outside mirror
housing blink and then light up continuously
→ fig. 1 . A warning signal will also sound at the same time→
.
WARNING
The exit warning system is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations.
The indicator may not light up or may not light up in time in response to stationary, slow-moving or rapidly approaching objects. If you do not take care, there is a risk of accidents and serious injuries.
Requirements
The exit warning system is available for about 3 minutes after the door is unlocked and opened for the first time or the ignition has been switched off after driving. After this period, the ignition must be switched on again to activate the function.
Switching on and off
The menu for parking systems is opened.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the exit warning system can be activated or deactivated in the vehicle settings.
This setting can be saved in the driver personalization user profiles and can be changed automatically when the user account is switched.
Calibration
The radar sensors calibrate once, on the first kilometer of a journey after the vehicle is delivered, and then again if the sensor technology has been repaired. The range of the sensors may be limited during the calibration phase.
Driving with a trailer
The exit warning system is deactivated if a trailer is connected to the electrical system.
If the trailer is no longer connected electrically, the exit warning system is reactivated.
If the trailer hitch was not installed at the factory, the exit warning system must be manually deactivated in trailer mode.
Auto Hold secures the vehicle from rolling away when it is stationary, without having to hold the vehicle with the brake pedal.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, your vehicle may feature the Auto Hold function.
Requirements
With the transmission in neutral position, Auto Hold does not switch on or
off. The vehicle cannot be held safel→
.
Switching on
Auto Hold is ready to use, but the vehicle may not be kept stationary→
.
The
gray indicator light in the instrument cluster comes on.
Auto Hold remains switched on after the vehicle's drive system has been reactivated.
Keeping the vehicle stationary using Auto Hold
The vehicle is kept stationary.
The green
indicator light in the instrument cluster comes on.
The hold on the vehicle will end when the vehicle starts to drive or the requirements for Auto Hold are not met.
Switching off
If the vehicle's drive system is activated, Auto Hold can only be switched
off when the brake pedal is depressed→
.
WARNING
Auto Hold is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. The vehicle cannot be secured in every single situation, for example on inclines or slippery ground. If you do not take care, there is a risk of accidents and serious injuries.
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.
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.
NOTICE
When you maneuver in a parking space without a curb, the vehicle may be damaged by obstacles.
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 →
:
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.
If you use any other functions in the Infotainment system while you are parking, the parking function and its warning chimes will be deactivated. This does not apply when the reverse gear is engaged. The parking function cannot be deactivated in this case.
Finding a suitable parking space
Park Assist Plus is not available in fast-moving traffic above approx. 50 km/h( approx. 32 mph) for safety reasons.
The automatic braking function of the parking system helps to avoid collisions once an obstacle is detected.
Parking systems with braking support
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the automatic braking intervention takes
effect in the front or rear area of the
vehicle →
.
WARNING
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.
When is automatic braking available?
What happens during an automatic braking intervention?
The vehicle brakes to a stop and is kept stationary for around two seconds.
Automatic braking by the maneuver
braking function. Stop the vehicle with the brake pedal!
Automatic
braking intervention by Rear Traffic Alert. Stop the vehicle with the brake
pedal!
Depending on the vehicle equipment, a message may be shown in the Infotainment system or on the instrument cluster display.
If Park Assist Plus or Park Assist Plus with memory function initiates automatic braking, the vehicle brakes to a stop and is held in place by the electronic parking brake. The parking process is canceled and must be restarted.
Maneuver braking for Park Distance Control
Fig. 1 Infotainment system: Obstacle detection by the Rear View Camera
system.
The maneuver braking is automatically switched on each time the ignition is switched on.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the Rear View Camera system may be able to detect pedestrians in particular in the rear area and trigger braking support → fig. 1 . The function is available with Park Distance Control activated or when reverse gear is engaged.
Maneuver braking can be temporarily deactivated in the Park Distance Control settings in the Infotainment system.
Maneuver
braking deactivated.
Automatic braking in the front area does not take place if Park Distance Control activated automatically when driving forwards (→ Park Distance Control (PDC)) .
After a braking intervention, maneuver braking may be inactive for a short distance or may only be ready for operation after a gear change. Drive carefully for the first few meters, e.g. in case of further obstacles in the vicinity.
Additional 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.
Following a Rear Traffic Alert emergency braking intervention, it will take approx. 10 seconds before automatic braking support can occur again.
Driving with a trailer
If a trailer is connected electrically, the automatic braking support in the rear area is deactivated.
If the trailer hitch was not installed at the factory, the parking system must be manually deactivated when towing a trailer.
Troubleshooting
The parking system is functioning differently than expected
Fault displays
NOTICE
If the parking system is used despite a malfunction of the sensors or cameras or a limitation of the detection ranges, damage to the vehicle may occur.
No sensor range or Park Distance Control malfunction
If a sensor malfunctions, the sensor area is deactivated. The symbol shows the affected sensor area in the Infotainment system.
If Park Distance Control is malfunctioning, a continuous tone will sound for several seconds when you switch it on. A message is displayed if necessary.
If necessary, Park Distance Control will be switched off completely and the
symbol will be displayed.
Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Maneuver
braking limited or unavailable
A message is displayed.
Automatic braking occurs unexpectedly or does not occur as usual. If the function is switched off, automatic braking does not occur.
Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Malfunction of Camera Image of the Rear View Camera System
The camera image is unclear, "flickering" or has been disabled.
A technical malfunction may have occurred.
In the event of a malfunction in image recognition, the automatic braking intervention of the maneuver braking in the rear area may be limited or not possible.
Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Park
Assist Plus has been deactivated or canceled
There is a system malfunction or an automatic braking action has been performed.
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.
Park Assist Plus automatically learns the new wheel sizes after an ignition cycle.
Park Assist Plus with memory function does not detect the saved parking space or travel path.
The vehicle may not be able to recognize the area surrounding the saved parking space.
Or: do not use the parking system in very poor weather and lighting conditions.
Or: if necessary, clean the windshield in the area of the front camera.
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.
Exit
warning system or
Rear Traffic
Alert malfunction
The exit warning system or Rear Traffic Alert has been deactivated. An error message is displayed.
Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
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