Get Parking and maneuvering Guide for Volkswagen Golf 4 Door 2023

Never park where the hot exhaust system could

ignite flammable materials, such as brush,

leaves, dry grass, spilled fuel, etc.

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Parking and maneuvering

Parking

WARNING

Automatic or DSG transmission: Leaving the vehi-

cle when the selector lever is not in Park (P) can

cause the vehicle to roll away. This can cause acci-

dents and serious personal injuries.

Please note legal regulations when stopping and

parking your vehicle.

Parking the vehicle

Please perform these steps only in the order listed:

Always follow the correct order to stop the en-

gine → page 141, Starting and stopping the en-

gine.

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— Stop the vehicle on a suitable surface →

.

— Press the brake pedal and bring the vehicle to

a complete stop; leave your foot on the brake

pedal and continue to hold it down.

When leaving the vehicle, always move the se-

·

lector lever to Park (P), engage the parking

brake, and pay attention to the warning mes-

sages in the instrument cluster display at all

times.

— Automatic or DSG transmission: Shift the trans-

mission to Park (P).

— Apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehi-

cle from moving → page 178, Using the parking

brake (Golf, Golf GTI).

WARNING

Driving with bad brakes or worn brake pads can

cause a collision and serious personal injury.

— Make sure that the red indicator light or

the instrument cluster lights up.

in

If the brake pads are worn or you notice

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— Switch off the engine and then take your foot off

the brake pedal.

changes in the way the vehicle brakes, immedi-

ately contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer

or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to

have the brake pads checked and, if necessary,

replaced.

— If necessary, remove the vehicle key from the ig-

nition.

— If necessary, turn the steering wheel slightly to

engage the steering column lock.

WARNING

— Shift manual transmission into 1st gear (on level

ground or if pointed uphill) or reverse (if pointed

downhill) and let the clutch out.

Parking improperly can cause serious personal in-

jury.

Never remove the key from the ignition switch

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— Make sure all passengers and especially children

leave the vehicle.

or turn off the ignition with the starter button

while the vehicle is moving or rolling to a stop.

The electronic steering column could suddenly

lock, you would not be able to steer, and you

could lose control of the vehicle, crash, and seri-

ously injure yourself and others.

— Take all vehicle keys with you when leaving your

vehicle.

— Lock the vehicle.

On hills

Never park the vehicle where the hot exhaust

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Before stopping the engine, turn the steering wheel

so that, if the vehicle starts to roll, its front wheels

will roll into the curb:

system or catalytic converter could ignite flam-

mable materials, such as brush, leaves, dry

grass, spilled fuel, etc.

— When facing downhill, turn the front wheels so

that they point toward the curb.

Always apply the parking brake when parking

your vehicle.

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— When facing uphill, turn the front wheels so that

they point away from the curb.

Improper use of the parking brake can seriously

injure you and your passengers.

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Never use the parking brake to slow down the

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WARNING

vehicle when it is moving, except in an emer-

gency. The stopping distance is much longer

because only the rear wheels are braked. Always

use the foot brake to stop the vehicle.

The vehicle exhaust system and the catalytic con-

verter get very hot. They can cause fires and seri-

ous personal injury.

Never activate the throttle manually from the

engine compartment when the engine is run-

ning and the automatic or DSG transmission is

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in gear. The vehicle will start to move as soon as

the engine speed increases even if the parking

brake is on.

Parking brake

Using the parking brake (Golf,

Golf GTI)

Never leave children or anyone who cannot help

themselves behind in the vehicle. They could re-

lease the parking brake and move the gear se-

lector lever or gear shift, which could cause the

vehicle to start moving. This can lead to a crash

and serious personal injuries.

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Always switch off the engine and the ignition

and take the key with you when you leave the

vehicle. If the key is available, the engine can be

started and vehicle systems such as the power

windows and sunroof can be operated, leading

to serious personal injury.

Never leave children, disabled persons, or any-

one who cannot help themselves in the vehicle.

The doors can be locked with the remote con-

trol vehicle key, trapping passengers in the ve-

hicle in an emergency. For example, depending

on the time of year, people trapped in the vehi-

cle can be exposed to very high or very low

temperatures.

Fig. 115 Between the front seats: Parking brake.

The following information applies to models with

a parking brake lever.

Setting the parking brake

Heat buildup in the passenger and luggage

compartment of a parked vehicle can result in

temperatures in the vehicle that are much high-

er than the outside temperatures, particularly in

summer. Temperatures can quickly reach levels

that can cause unconsciousness and death, par-

ticularly to small children.

— Pull the parking brake lever up firmly.

— When the ignition is on, the red indicator light

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or

in the instrument cluster lights up to show

that the parking brake is engaged.

Releasing the parking brake

— Pull the lever up slightly and press the release

button → fig. 115 (arrow).

NOTICE

— While holding the release button down, move the

lever all the way down.

Always be careful when you park in areas with

parking barriers or high curbs. These vary in

height and could damage your bumper and relat-

ed parts if the front of your vehicle hits a barrier

or curb that is too high while you are getting into

or out of a parking spot. To help prevent damage,

stop before the tires of your vehicle touch a park-

ing barrier or curb.

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WARNING

Improper use of the parking brake can cause acci-

dents and severe injuries.

Never use the parking brake to slow down the

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vehicle when it is moving, except in an emer-

gency. Braking distance is much longer, since

only the rear wheels are braked. Always use the

foot brake.

Always be careful when you enter a driveway or

drive up or down steep ramps or over curbs or

other obstacles. Parts of the vehicle close to the

ground may be damaged (such as bumper covers,

spoilers, and parts of the engine, suspension, and

exhaust systems).

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Never drive with the parking brake partially en-

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gaged. This can cause the brake to overheat and

negatively affect the brake system. It will also

cause the rear brake pads to wear prematurely.

Never activate the throttle manually from the

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engine compartment when the engine is run-

ning and the automatic or DSG transmission is

in gear. The vehicle will start to move even if

the parking brake is engaged.

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to the obstacle, the faster the beep. When the ob-

stacle is very close, the sound is continuous.

NOTICE

Even though the transmission is in Park (P), the vehi-

cle may move a couple of inches (a few centimeters)

forwards or backwards if you take your foot off the

brake pedal after stopping the vehicle without first

firmly setting the parking brake.

If you move even closer to the obstacle despite the

continuous warning sound, the system cannot

measure the distance remaining until collision.

WARNING

A warning signal sounds if you drive faster

than about 4 mph (6 km/h) with the parking

brake engaged.

Park Distance Control is no substitute for careful

and attentive driving. Never rely completely on

these systems for information about people and

objects that might be in the way of the vehicle and

could be struck resulting in serious personal inju-

ries.

Tips and troubleshooting

Always be careful and look around you when

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parking. The sensors have blind spots and can-

not always detect people, animals, and objects.

Watch out for small children and animals in par-

ticular.

When the ignition is switched on, several warning

and indicator lights come on briefly for a function

check. They go out after a few seconds.

Never pay so much attention to the images on

the screen that you fail to notice what is going

on around you.

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or

The parking brake is switched on

The red warning light comes on.

Certain types of clothing and the surfaces of

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WARNING

certain objects do not reflect the ultrasonic

waves that the sensors send and receive. Such

objects and persons wearing such clothing will

not be detected by PDC or will not be detected

accurately.

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument

cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to

break down in traffic and result in a collision and

serious personal injury.

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.

Noise in the area can interfere with the signals

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of the Park Distance Control sensors. Under cer-

tain circumstances, the system will not detect

people and objects for this reason.

Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to

do so.

NOTICE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS

can result in vehicle damage.

Things like trailer draw bars, thin rods, fences,

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trees, narrow painted vertical poles, posts, or

a trunk lid that is opening may not be detected by

the Park Distance Control sensors and could dam-

age the vehicle.

Park Distance Control (PDC)

If you keep driving closer to an object that the

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Introduction

Park Distance Control has already detected and

reported, the object may disappear from the sen-

sor range and may no longer be detected. This is

especially true for low or high objects. The system

will no longer sound warnings about these ob-

jects. Ignoring signals from the Park Distance

Control system could result in serious damage to

the vehicle.

Depending on equipment, your vehicle may be

equipped with the Park Distance Control system

(PDC).

The Park Distance Control (PDC) system can help the

driver when backing up and parking. PDC uses ultra-

sonic sensors in the bumpers to measure the dis-

tance between the vehicle and objects. The system

uses the time it takes for the ultrasonic waves to

bounce back from the object to calculate the dis-

tance between the vehicle and an object. PDC works

only at speeds up to about 5–10 mph (10–15 km/h).

The sensors in the bumpers can be damaged or

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become misaligned in low speed impacts and

parking maneuvers. Damaged or misaligned sen-

sors cannot accurately detect or report objects

that might be within range of the PDC system.

To help make sure that the system works proper-

ly, always keep the sensors in the bumpers clean

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If the vehicle gets too close to an obstacle behind it,

a beeping signal sounds. The closer the vehicle gets

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and free of snow and ice; do not cover the sen-

sors with stickers or other objects.

PDC is automatically switched on when you shift in-

to reverse (R) or when the vehicle rolls backwards.

Repainting the sensors in the bumpers can pre-

vent the PDC system from working properly.

The indicator light in the button lights up and stays

on as long as PDC is active.

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When cleaning the sensors with power washers

or steam cleaners, only spray the sensors directly

for a very short time, and always keep the washer

nozzle at least 4 inches (10 cm) from the sensors.

In some vehicles, PDC can also be set to activate au-

tomatically when the vehicle moves forward

→ page 180, Automatic PDC activation when driving

forward (depending on equipment).

Noise from rough roads, cobblestones, other vehi-

cles and the surrounding area, for example, can

prevent the Park Distance Control system from

accurately detecting and reporting people and

objects that may be within range of the sensors.

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Switching Park Distance Control (PDC) off

— Press the

button → fig. 116.

— OR: Drive forward faster than about 5–10 mph

(10–15 km/h).

Aftermarket components such as bicycle racks

can prevent the PDC system from working prop-

erly.

— OR: Move the selector lever to park (P).

Automatic PDC activation when driving forward

(depending on equipment)

When the PDC is activated automatically when driv-

ing forward, a mini PDC display appears on the left-

hand side of the screen.

Volkswagen recommends practicing with the

Park Distance Control system in a location or

parking space with no traffic in order to become fa-

miliar with the system and how it works.

Automatic PDC activation when driving forward only

works when the speed falls below about 10 mph

(15 km/h) when driving slowly toward an obstacle in

front of the vehicle. Automatic activation only hap-

pens once. Reactivate the PDC with one of the fol-

lowing actions when the ignition is switched on:

Certain settings are automatically saved by

the driver personalization feature → page 30,

Driver personalization.

A Declaration of Compliance with the United

States FCC and Industry Canada regulations is

on → page 322, Declaration of Compliance, Tele-

communications and Electronic Systems.

— Press the

button.

— Switch the ignition off and back on again.

— Automatic or DSG transmission: Move the selector

lever to park (P) and then to reverse (R).

Switching on and off

— Vehicles with electronic parking brake: Switch the

parking brake on and off again.

Please read the introductory information and

Automatic PDC activation when driving forward can

be turned on or off in the Vehicle settings menu in the

Infotainment system → page 26, Infotainment sys-

tem operation and displays.

heed the Warnings and Notice

179.

and on page

Maneuver braking

The maneuver braking feature can help the driver by

braking automatically when the vehicle is backing up

and an obstacle behind the vehicle is detected.

Depending on equipment, the maneuver braking

feature may also brake the vehicle automatically

when driving forward if PDC has been switched on

manually.

The maneuver braking feature helps prevent colli-

sions only at vehicle speeds lower than 5 mph

(10 km/h). The feature is activated or deactivated

when PDC is switched on or off.

Fig. 116 In the lower center console: Button to switch

the Park Distance Control system on or off.

Switching Park Distance Control (PDC) on

The maneuver braking feature does not switch on if

PDC is activated automatically when driving for-

ward. You must switch on PDC manually by pressing

— Press the

button → fig. 116.

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the

button to activate emergency braking while

Temporary malfunction in the scanned area,

depending on vehicle equipment (not pic-

tured).

driving forward.

You can also switch maneuver braking on and off by

tapping the

function key in the PDC display

→ page 181, PDC signal chimes and displays or in

the Vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment system

→ page 26, Infotainment system operation and dis-

plays.

Tips and troubleshooting

Please read the introductory information and

After emergency braking occurs, the maneuver brak-

ing feature is deactivated until you move the selec-

tor lever to another position. The same restrictions

that apply to the PDC system also apply to the ma-

neuver braking feature.

heed the Warnings and Notice

179.

and on page

If the system is not responding as expected

Possible causes:

— The sensors are dirty → page 310, Exterior care

and cleaning. The sensors may not work properly

if blocked by dirt and snow or residue from abra-

sive cleaning agents or coatings.

PDC signal chimes and displays

Please read the introductory information and

— The conditions for automatic PDC activation are

not met → page 180, Automatic PDC activation

when driving forward (depending on equipment).

heed the Warnings and Notice

179.

and on page

— The sensors have been damaged or misaligned in

low speed impacts or parking maneuvers. Dam-

aged or misaligned sensors cannot accurately de-

tect or report objects that might be within range

of the PDC system.

— The system function is impaired by an aftermar-

ket component such as a bicycle rack.

— A sensor area has been repainted or structural

modifications have been made.

— The sensors may not detect people and objects

due to noise interference from rough roads, cob-

blestones, other vehicles, and the surrounding

area.

Fig. 117 PDC display of the area around the vehicle

(display may vary depending on vehicle equipment).

When the factory-installed Infotainment system is

switched on, the areas to the front and rear of the

vehicle that are scanned by ultrasonic sensors are

shown on the screen → fig. 117. The positions of po-

tential obstacles are displayed relative to the vehi-

cle.

If there is no sensor visibility, an error message, or

the system switches itself off

If an ultrasonic sensor malfunctions, the corre-

sponding sensor area is switched off and cannot be

reactivated until the malfunction is corrected.

If you hear a long beep of about 3 seconds when you

Obstacle close to the vehicle. A continuous

chime sounds. Stop! Do not keep driving!

Obstacle in the vehicle’s path. An intermit-

tent chime sounds. The shorter the distance,

the shorter the intervals between the chimes.

first turn PDC on or the indicator light in the

but-

ton starts blinking, there is a malfunction in the Park

Distance Control system.

A message may also appear in the instrument cluster

display, depending on equipment.

Obstacle outside of the vehicle's path.

Switch the PDC sound on or off.

Possible solutions

— Switch the system off temporarily.

Switch maneuver braking on and off (de-

pending on vehicle equipment).

— Check whether any of the causes described in this

section apply.

Switch to the Rear View camera display.

— Clean the sensors or remove stickers or accesso-

ries from the sensors and cameras → page 310,

Exterior care and cleaning.

System fault in the scanned area.

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— Check for any visible damage.

Always adjust your speed and driving style to

road, traffic, weather, and visibility conditions.

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— After checking all the possible causes and making

the necessary adjustments, switch the system

back on.

Always keep an eye on the parking direction and

the vehicle surroundings. The front of the vehi-

cle swings out more than the rear of the vehicle.

— If the system still does not respond as expected,

have it checked by an authorized Volkswagen

dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facili-

ty.

Never pay so much attention to the images on

the screen that you fail to notice what is going

on around you.

·

Use the Rear View Camera system only when

the trunk lid is completely closed.

Rear View Camera system

NOTICE

The Rear View Camera system shows only two-di-

mensional images on the screen. Due to the lack

of depth of field, it may be difficult or impossible

to identify protruding objects or potholes in the

road, for example.

Introduction

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There is a camera in the trunk lid to assist the driver

while backing up or maneuvering. The camera image

is shown together with the orientation lines project-

ed by the system on the screen of the factory-instal-

led Infotainment system.

Things like thin rods, fences, posts, and trees may

not be shown by the Rear View Camera system

and could damage the vehicle.

·

The Rear View Camera system may take a couple of

seconds to bring up the camera image.

NOTICE

The functions and displays of the Rear View Camera

system may vary on vehicles with or without Park

Distance Control (PDC) → page 179, Park Distance

Control (PDC).

The orientation lines are displayed independent of

the area around the vehicle. There is no automatic

detection of obstacles. The driver is responsible for

judging if the vehicle fits into the parking spot.

WARNING

Volkswagen recommends practicing with the

Rear View Camera system in a location or

parking space with no traffic in order to become fa-

miliar with the system and how it works.

The Rear View Camera system is not able to give

you a clear and undistorted view of all areas be-

hind the vehicle.

The camera lens can enlarge and distort the

field of view and can cause objects on the

screen to appear altered and imprecise.

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Switching the Rear View Camera

system on and off

Due to the screen resolution or in low-light con-

·

ditions, the camera may not pick up thin posts,

chain-link fences and similar fences, and other

objects, or it may not show them clearly.

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

182.

and on page

Always be careful and look around you when

·

parking. The Rear View Camera system has

blind spots and cannot always show people, an-

imals, and objects in certain situations. Watch

out for small children and animals in particular.

Switching the Rear View Camera system on

— Switch the ignition on.

— Shift into reverse (R).

Always keep the camera lens clean and free of

snow and ice; do not cover the lens.

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— OR: For vehicles with Park Distance Control, if the

full-screen PDC display is on, move your hand to-

ward the screen and tap the

→ page 179, Park Distance Control (PDC).

function key

WARNING

The Rear View Camera system technology cannot

overcome the laws of physics and the limits of the

system. Careless or unintentional use of the Rear

View Camera system may result in accidents and

severe injuries.

The camera image will be displayed with the orien-

tation lines. The Rear View Camera system function

keys are not shown. This helps the driver to have an

unobstructed view of the area behind the vehicle.

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To access the full functionality of the Rear View

All references to orientation line length apply to ve-

hicles on a horizontal surface.

MENU

Camera system, tap the function key

top left hand corner of the screen. The function keys

will now appear on the screen.

in the

The angles of the red and green lines do not change

when turning the steering wheel.

Switching the Rear View Camera system off

The orientation lines are displayed independ-

ent of the area around the vehicle. There is no

automatic detection of obstacles. The driver is re-

sponsible for deciding if the vehicle fits into the

parking space.

— Switch the ignition off.

— OR: Drive forward faster than about 5–10 mph

(10–15 km/h) or for longer than 10 seconds.

— OR: Shift out of reverse (R). Depending on equip-

ment, the display may take up to 10 seconds to

switch off.

Requirements

— OR: Press one of the Infotainment system buttons

or move your hand toward the screen and tap the

function key.

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

182.

and on page

— OR: For vehicles with Park Distance Control, move

your hand toward the screen and tap the

function key to select the full-screen PDC display

→ page 179, Park Distance Control (PDC).

The following requirements must be met for parking

while using the Rear View Camera system:

— The vehicle speed must not be greater than about

10 mph (15 km/h).

Rear View Camera system display

— The driver must be familiar with the system.

— The width of the parking space must be at least

the vehicle width +8 inches (20 cm).

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

182.

and on page

— Maintain a distance of about 3 feet (1 meter) from

the parking space (parallel parking only).

Rear View Camera System function keys

— The length of the parking space must be about

8 yards (8 meters) (parallel parking only).

The following function keys appear when you tap

MENU

the

function key on the screen or move your

The following conditions must be met to display

a correct image:

hand toward the screen. Options may vary, depend-

ing on vehicle equipment.

— The trunk lid must be closed.

x

Close the current display.

— The parking or maneuvering area must be level.

Adjust the display brightness, contrast, and

color.

— There must be a clear and complete view of the

area behind the vehicle.

Show the full-screen PDC display.

— The rear of the vehicle must not be heavily load-

ed.

Switch maneuver braking on and off (de-

pending on vehicle equipment).

Switch the PDC sound on or off.

Switch the mini PDC display on.

Switch the mini PDC display off.

Orientation lines

Horizontal red line: The safety distance, which is the

area up to about 16 inches (40 cm) on the road be-

hind the vehicle.

Lateral green lines: Vehicle extension (somewhat

wider) toward the rear. The green lines stop about

6 feet (2 meters) on the road behind the vehicle.

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183

— Align the vehicle in the parking space so that the

green orientation lines are parallel to the selected

Parking with the Rear View Camera

system

parking space

3

.

— Stop the vehicle before (or at the very latest,

when) the horizontal red line reaches the rear

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

182.

and on page

boundary, for example, a curb

4

.

NOTICE

Smaller objects up to about 20 inches (50 cm) from

the rear of the vehicle will not be detected by the

camera and could cause vehicle damage.

Tips and troubleshooting

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

182.

and on page

If the system is not responding as expected

Possible causes:

— The camera is dirty → page 310, Exterior care and

cleaning. The camera may not work properly if

blocked by dirt and snow or residue from abrasive

cleaning agents or coatings.

Fig. 118 On the screen: Orientation lines for the park-

ing space behind the vehicle.

— The system requirements are not met

→ page 183, Requirements.

— The camera has been damaged or misaligned in

low speed impacts or parking maneuvers.

Key to fig. 118:

Searching for a parking space.

Backing into the parking space.

Maneuvering in the parking space.

— The system function is impaired by an aftermar-

ket component such as a bicycle rack.

— Paint work or structural modifications have been

made in the camera area.

1

2

3

4

Road.

Selected parking space.

If there is no sensor visibility, an error message, or

the system switches itself off

Boundary lines for the selected parking space.

Rear boundary of the parking space, such as

a curb.

— Clean the camera or remove stickers or accesso-

ries from the camera → page 310, Exterior care

and cleaning.

Parking

— Check for any visible damage.

— The requirements for parking and maneuvering

with the Rear View Camera system must be met

→ page 183, Requirements.

Possible solutions

— Switch the system off temporarily.

— Slowly drive by a parking space.

— Check whether any of the causes described in this

section apply.

— Position the vehicle in front of the parking space

→ fig. 118

2

.

— After checking all the possible causes and making

the necessary adjustments, switch the system

back on.

— Shift into reverse (R).

— Heed the message: Look! Safe to move?

— If the system still does not respond as expected,

have it checked by an authorized Volkswagen

dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facili-

ty.

— Slowly back up and steer so that the lateral green

orientation lines lead into the parking space

.

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The Park Assist system has system-related limi-

tations. In some situations the automatic brake

intervention is limited or may not work at all.

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NOTICE

The camera must be kept clean and free of ice and

snow, and must not be covered up by stickers or

other objects, as this will prevent the system from

working properly.

Always be prepared to brake the vehicle your-

self.

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Automatic braking assistance ends after about

1.5 seconds. Always depress the brake pedal

yourself after an automatic braking interven-

tion.

Never use abrasive cleaning agents to clean the

camera lens.

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Never remove snow or ice on the camera lens

with warm or hot water. This can damage the

camera lens.

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WARNING

Making quick turning movements of the steering

wheel when parking or pulling out of a parking

space can cause serious injuries.

Park Assist

When parking or pulling out of a parking space,

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do not reach for the steering wheel until

prompted to do so by the system.

Introduction

The Park Assist system is an extension of the Park

Distance Control system → page 179, Park Distance

Control (PDC) and can assist the driver when:

NOTICE

Park Assist uses parked vehicles, the curb, and

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other objects for guidance. Please make sure that

the wheels and tires are not damaged when park-

ing the vehicle. If necessary, stop the parking ma-

neuver early enough to prevent damage to the

vehicle.

— Finding a suitable parking space.

— Selecting a parking mode.

— Parking in a suitable parallel or perpendicular

parking space.

— Pulling out of a parallel parking space.

Things like trailer draw bars, thin rods, fences,

posts, trees, or an open trunk lid may not be de-

tected by the Park Assist system and could dam-

age the vehicle.

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Park Assist uses ultrasonic sensors in the front and

rear bumpers and the

button, which turns the

Park Assist system on and off.

Aftermarket components such as bicycle racks

can prevent the Park Assist system from working

properly and may cause vehicle damage.

·

Park Assist steers the vehicle automatically. The

driver must control the accelerator, gear changes,

and brake.

The sensors in the bumpers can be damaged or

become misaligned in low speed impacts and

parking maneuvers. Damaged or misaligned sen-

sors cannot accurately detect or report objects

that might be within range of the Park Assist sys-

tem.

The Park Assist system has certain system-related

limitations. The driver still has to be careful when

using the Park Assist system →

.

WARNING

Park Assist technology cannot overcome the laws

of physics and the limits of the system. Do not let

the extra convenience Park Assist can provide

tempt you into taking extra risks. The system is

not a substitute for the driver's full concentration.

When cleaning the sensors with power washers

or steam cleaners, only spray the sensors directly

for a very short time, and always keep the washer

nozzle at least 4 inches (10 cm) from the sensors.

·

Noise from rough roads, cobblestones, other vehi-

cles and the surrounding area, for example, can

prevent the Park Assist system from accurately

detecting and reporting people and objects that

may be within range of the sensors.

Careless or unintentional use of Park Assist may

result in accidents and severe injuries.

·

Always adjust your speed and driving style to

road, traffic, weather, and visibility conditions.

·

Always be careful and look around you. The sen-

·

NOTICE

sors have blind spots and cannot always detect

people, animals, or objects in certain situations.

Watch out for small children and animals in par-

ticular.

Failure to observe the illuminated text messages can

lead to the vehicle being damaged.

Volkswagen recommends practicing with the

Park Assist system in a location or parking

Park Assist

185

space with no traffic in order to become familiar

with the system and how it works.

Selecting a parking space

Please read the introductory information and

When parking or pulling out of a parking

space, the system gives a signal tone to tell

the driver to switch between driving forward and

backing up. Do not wait until the Park Distance Con-

trol sounds continuously before changing direction.

heed the Warnings and Notice

185.

and on page

If the Park Assist system turns the steering

wheel when the vehicle is not moving, the

symbol also appears in the instrument cluster dis-

play. Depress the brake pedal so that the steering

movement takes place while the vehicle is not mov-

ing, keeping the required number of parking maneu-

vers to a minimum.

Certain settings are automatically saved by

the driver personalization feature → page 30,

Driver personalization.

Fig. 119 In the lower center console: Button for

switching on the Park Assist system.

A Declaration of Compliance with the United

States FCC and Industry Canada regulations is

on → page 322, Declaration of Compliance, Tele-

communications and Electronic Systems.

Requirements

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

185.

and on page

Fig. 120 In the instrument cluster display: Parking

modes overview.

To park or to pull out of a parking space, the follow-

ing requirements must be met:

Key to fig. 120:

Reverse parallel parking

Reverse perpendicular parking

Forward perpendicular parking

— The ASR must be switched on → page 191, Brak-

ing assistance systems.

— Maintain a distance of 1.6–6.5 feet (0.5–2 meters)

when driving past the parking space.

— Slowly drive past a row of parked cars, paying at-

tention to traffic.

— The parking space must at least be the minimum

size required by Park Assist.

— Press the

matically looks for a parking space on the front

passenger side.

button → fig. 119. Park Assist auto-

— For parallel parking: Do not go faster than about

25 mph (40 km/h) when driving past the parking

space.

— Stop when Park Assist shows a recommended

parking mode in the instrument cluster display.

— For perpendicular parking: Do not go faster than

about 12 mph (20 km/h) when driving past the

parking space.

— Drive into the parking space when the prompt to

park appears → fig. 121 5 .

If you want Park Assist to look for a parking space on

the opposite side of the road, activate the turn sig-

nal for the side of the street on which you want to

park.

— Do not go faster than about 4 mph (7 km/h) when

parking.

Switching the parking mode

Other possible parking modes are shown as a mini

display.

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Parking and maneuvering

When the prompt to park appears → fig. 121 5 , se-

lect a different parking mode by pressing the

button → fig. 119 again. After all relevant parking

modes have been displayed, Park Assist switches off

automatically. The originally recommended parking

4

5

Parking space detected

Arrow indicating the parking suggestion

(prompt to park)

6

7

Prompt to press the brake pedal

Progress bar: Symbolic display of the relative re-

maining distance

mode is displayed again if you press the

→ fig. 119 another time.

button

The requirements for parking using Park Assist must

be met → page 186, Requirements and the vehicle

must not be moving.

If you wish to drive into a perpendicular parking

space instead of backing in, select “Forward perpen-

dicular parking” → fig. 120 . Otherwise, the vehicle

will back into the perpendicular parking space.

— Release the steering wheel when the following

message is shown in the instrument cluster dis-

Park Assist can also be switched on after driv-

ing past a parking space; if the parking space

meets system requirements, it appears on the dis-

play.

play: Auto. steering active. Check surround. area!

→

in In-

troduction on page 185.

— Shift into reverse (R) when the prompt to back up

appears in the instrument cluster display.

— Check the area around the vehicle and carefully

back up. Do not exceed 4 mph (7 km/h). The Park

Assist system will only turn the steering wheel

during the parking procedure. The driver must

control the accelerator, the brake, and the trans-

mission selector lever/gearshift lever.

Parking with Park Assist

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

185.

and on page

— Back up until there is a continuous tone from the

Park Distance Control (PDC) system, OR until

a chime sounds and the symbol along with the

prompt to drive forward appear in the instrument

cluster display.

— Drive forward until a chime sounds and the

prompt to back up is displayed in the instrument

cluster.

— Repeat backing up and driving forward until the

message Park Assist ended! is shown in the instrument

cluster display.

Wait until Park Assist has stopped turning the steer-

ing wheel at the end of each parking maneuver for

an optimal parking result.

Stopping the parking maneuver too soon

could lead to less than optimal parking results.

If there is not enough room to maneuver the

vehicle, the suggested parking space may still

be shown in the instrument cluster display. Howev-

er, you will not be prompted to park.

Fig. 121 In the instrument cluster display: Parking per-

pendicular to the road.

Key to fig. 121:

Searching for a parking space

Positioning the vehicle for parking

Maneuvering in the parking space

1

2

3

Prompt to drive forward

Your vehicle

Parked vehicles

Park Assist

187

prompt to drive forward appear in the instrument

cluster display.

Pulling out of a parallel parking

space using Park Assist

— Press the brake pedal until the Park Assist system

has stopped steering OR until the symbol in

the instrument cluster display disappears.

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

185.

and on page

— Drive forward until a chime sounds and the

prompt to back up is displayed in the instrument

cluster.

— Repeat backing up and driving forward until

a message is displayed in the instrument cluster

indicating when the vehicle can be driven out of

the parking space. A chime may also sound.

— When traffic permits, pull out of the parking

space.

Tips and troubleshooting

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

185.

and on page

Fig. 122 In the instrument cluster display: Driving out

of a parallel parking space.

System fault in the scanned area

Key to fig. 122:

The yellow indicator light comes on in the instru-

ment cluster.

1

2

3

4

Parked vehicles

Your vehicle with reverse gear engaged

Progress bar

If the system is not responding as expected

Possible causes:

Arrow indicating the suggested procedure for

driving out of a space

— The sensors are dirty → page 310, Exterior care

and cleaning. The sensors may not work properly

if blocked by dirt and snow or residue from abra-

sive cleaning agents or coatings.

Park Assist can pull out of a parallel parking space if

the requirements are met → page 186, Require-

ments.

— The system requirements are not met

→ page 186, Requirements.

— Press the

→ fig. 119 button.

— The sensors are covered by water.

— Activate the turn signal in the direction (left or

right) in which you would like to pull out of the

parking space.

— The cameras have been damaged or misaligned in

low speed impacts or parking maneuvers.

— Shift into reverse (R) when the prompt to back up

appears in the instrument cluster display.

— A sensor area has been repainted or structural

modifications have been made.

— Release the steering wheel when the message

appears in the instrument cluster display: Auto.

— The system function is impaired by an aftermar-

ket component such as a bicycle rack.

steering active. Check surround. area!

→

in Introduction

— The sensors may not detect people and objects

due to noise interference from rough roads, cob-

blestones, other vehicles, and the surrounding

area.

on page 185.

— Check the area around the vehicle and carefully

back up. Do not exceed 4 mph (7 km/h). The Park

Assist system will only operate the steering wheel

while driving out of the parking space. The driver

must control the accelerator, the brake, and the

transmission selector/gearshift lever.

— A wheel has been changed and wheel dimensions

are now different.

— There is a sharp curve in the road where you wish

to park.

— Back up until there is a continuous tone from the

Park Distance Control (PDC) system, OR until

a chime sounds and the symbol along with the

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Parking and maneuvering

If there is no sensor view, an error message, or the

system switches itself off

Park Assist switches off automatically if a sensor

fails.

— Depress the brake pedal.

Park Assist automatic braking

Park Assist can help the driver by braking automati-

cally in certain situations. The driver is always re-

sponsible for braking in time →

page 185.

— Clean the sensors or remove stickers or accesso-

ries from the sensors → page 310, Exterior care

and cleaning.

in Introduction on

Depending on certain conditions such as weather,

vehicle condition, vehicle load, or vehicle angle, the

Park Assist system can bring the vehicle to a stop

before it reaches an obstacle. Depress the brake

pedal! An automatic brake intervention to minimize

damage stops the current parking maneuver.

— Check for any visible damage.

Possible solutions

— Switch the system off temporarily.

— Check whether any of the causes described in this

section apply.

— If wheel dimensions have been changed, new

wheel dimensions need to be synchronized with

the system. See your authorized Volkswagen

dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility

for assistance.

Rear Traffic Alert

— After checking all the possible causes and making

the necessary adjustments, switch the system

back on.

— If the system still does not respond as expected,

have it checked by an authorized Volkswagen

dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facili-

ty.

Interrupting or automatically stopping a parking

procedure or pulling out of a parking space

The Park Assist system cancels the parking maneu-

ver or movement out of a parking space if one of the

following occurs:

Fig. 123 Rear Traffic Alert: Monitored area around the

vehicle that is backing out of a parking space.

— The

button is pressed.

— The vehicle speed is faster than about 4 mph

(7 km/h).

— The driver intervenes by turning the steering

wheel.

— The driver door is opened.

— The parking maneuver was not completed within

about 6 minutes after activating the feature.

— There is a system fault (system is temporarily un-

available).

— ASR is switched off.

— Regulation related to driving dynamics takes

place through ASR or ESC.

Fig. 124 Rear Traffic Alert display (may vary depending

on vehicle equipment).

If none of the above situations apply, resume Park

Assist by pressing the

button again.

Switching the Rear Traffic Alert on and off

Park Assist tries to steer when the vehicle is not

moving

If Park Assist tries to turn the steering wheel when

the vehicle is not moving, the white symbol ap-

pears in the instrument cluster display.

— You can turn Rear Traffic Alert on or off in the Vehi-

cle settings menu in the Infotainment system

→ page 26, Infotainment system operation and

displays.

Rear Traffic Alert

189

— OR: In the Assist systems menu in the instrument

cluster display → page 18, Instrument cluster me-

nus.

Automatic deactivation of Rear Traffic Alert

The radar sensors for the Rear Traffic Alert turn off

automatically if the system detects an obstruction

over a radar sensor. This could occur if the radar

sensor area is covered by ice or snow, for example.

— OR: Press the driver assistance systems button on

the multi-function steering wheel to open the As-

sist systems menu → page 25, Driver assistance sys-

tems button.

A text message appears in the instrument cluster

display when the system turns off automatically.

Function

WARNING

The Rear Traffic Alert system uses the radar sensors

in the rear bumper to monitor the traffic crossing

behind your vehicle when you are backing out of

a parking space or maneuvering, for example, in

traffic situations with poor visibility → fig. 124.

The Rear Traffic Alert technology cannot overcome

the laws of physics and limits of the system. Care-

less or unintentional use of the Rear Traffic Alert

may result in accidents and serious injuries.

The Rear Traffic Alert is not a substitute for

careful and attentive driving.

·

Key to fig. 124:

Stop backing up! The red area indicates that

the system has detected traffic behind the

vehicle.

Never use the system when visibility is limited

·

or in complex traffic situations, for example, on

heavily traveled roads or when there are multi-

ple lanes.

The yellow area indicates that the system has

possibly detected traffic behind the vehicle.

Always watch for people, especially small chil-

·

A warning sounds if the system detects approaching

traffic behind your vehicle when backing up

→ fig. 123 (red area).

dren, bicycles, animals, and objects, because the

Rear Traffic Alert may not always be able to de-

tect them. Rear Traffic Alert cannot detect peo-

ple, animals, and things that are moving slowly

or not at all.

— Vehicles without Park Distance Control (PDC):

There is a warning tone and a text message in the

instrument cluster display.

The Rear Traffic Alert does not always brake the

vehicle to a complete stop.

·

— Vehicles with Park Distance Control (PDC): There

is a continuous warning tone from the PDC. If

PDC is switched off, a warning for the driver may

not be possible, and therefore the Rear Traffic

Alert is also deactivated.

The harsh automatic braking will be uncomfort-

·

able for many people, and if you or your passen-

gers have special conditions or sensitivities, par-

ticularly in the neck, you may want to switch off

Rear Traffic Alert.

If there is a system malfunction in the scanned area,

a yellow indicator light appears.

NOTICE

Automatic braking

The radar sensors in the rear bumper can be dam-

·

If Rear Traffic Alert detects an approaching vehicle

and the driver does not press the brake pedal, the

system can intervene with automatic braking.

aged or become misaligned in low-speed impacts

and parking maneuvers. The system can switch it-

self off or may be impaired as a result.

Rear Traffic Alert assists the driver with harsh auto-

matic braking that could help prevent or reduce

damage that can result from a collision. Automatic

braking occurs while backing up at speeds between

1–7 mph (1–12 km/h). Once the system detects that

your vehicle is not moving, it keeps the vehicle from

moving for up to 2 seconds.

Always keep the rear bumper clean and free of

snow and ice so that the radar sensors can work

properly. Do not cover the radar sensor area.

·

The rear bumper may only be painted with vehicle

·

paint that is approved by Volkswagen. Other

paints may make the Rear Traffic Alert system

work improperly or cause it to malfunction.

After automatic braking, about 10 seconds must

pass before the system can brake automatically

again.

A Declaration of Compliance with the United

States FCC and Industry Canada regulations is

on → page 322, Declaration of Compliance, Tele-

communications and Electronic Systems.

The driver can interrupt the automatic braking and

take control of the vehicle by pressing firmly on the

accelerator or brake pedal.

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Parking and maneuvering

These systems can significantly improve active driv-

ing safety.

Braking assistance systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Introduction

ESC helps to improve road holding and vehicle dy-

namics to help reduce the probability of skidding

and loss of vehicle control. It works only when the

engine is running. ESC detects certain difficult driv-

ing situations, including when the vehicle is begin-

ning to spin (yaw) out of control. ESC then helps you

to get the vehicle back under control by selectively

braking the wheels and/or reducing engine power

and by providing steering assistance to help hold the

vehicle on the driver's intended course.

The braking assistance systems are the Anti-Lock

Brake System (ABS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Elec-

tronic Differential Lock (EDL), Anti-Slip Regulation

(ASR), and Electronic Stability Control (ESC).

WARNING

Driving with bad brakes can cause a collision and

serious personal injury.

If the brake warning light

or does not

·

ESC has limitations. It is important to remember that

ESC cannot overcome the laws of physics. It will not

always be able to help out under all conditions you

may come up against. For example, ESC may not al-

ways be able to help you master situations where

there is a sudden change in the coefficient of fric-

tion of the road surface. When there is a section of

dry road that is suddenly covered with water, slush

or snow, ESC cannot perform the same way it would

on a dry surface. If the vehicle “hydroplanes” (rides

on a cushion of water instead of the road surface),

ESC will not be able to help you steer the vehicle be-

cause contact with the pavement has been inter-

rupted and the vehicle cannot be braked or steered.

During fast cornering, particularly on winding roads,

ESC cannot always deal as effectively with difficult

driving situations as it can at lower speeds.

go out, or lights up when driving, either the

brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low or

there is a fault in the brake system. Stop the ve-

hicle as soon as you can do so safely and get ex-

pert assistance → page 255, Brake fluid.

If the brake warning light

or lights up at

the same time as the ABS warning light

or , the ABS may not be working properly.

This could cause the rear wheels to lock up rela-

tively quickly during braking. Rear wheel brake

lock-up can cause loss of vehicle control.

If you believe the vehicle is safe to drive, drive

slowly and very carefully to the nearest author-

ized Volkswagen dealer, authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility, or other qualified workshop and

have the brake system inspected. Avoid sudden

hard braking and steering.

Always adjust your speed and driving style to visibili-

ty, road, traffic, and weather conditions. ESC cannot

override the vehicle's physical limits, increase the

available traction, or keep a vehicle on the road if

road departure is a result of driver inattention. In-

stead, ESC improves the possibility of keeping the

vehicle under control and on the road during ex-

treme maneuvers by using the driver's steering in-

puts to help keep the vehicle going in the intended

direction. If you are traveling at a speed that causes

you to run off the road before ESC can provide any

assistance, you may not experience the benefits of

ESC.

If the ABS indicator light

or does not go

out, or if it lights up while driving, the ABS sys-

tem is not working properly. The vehicle can

then be stopped only with the standard brakes

(without ABS). You will not have the protection

ABS provides. Contact your authorized Volkswa-

gen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility as soon as possible.

If the brake pads are worn or you notice

changes in the way the vehicle brakes, immedi-

ately contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer

or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to

have the brake pads checked and, if necessary,

replaced.

·

ESC includes and/or works together with the ABS,

BAS, ASR, EDL, and XDL systems (see below). ESC is

switched on all the time.

In certain situations when you need less traction or

additional traction cannot be achieved, you can

switch off Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) in the Infotain-

ment system → page 26, Infotainment system oper-

ation and displays.

Braking assistance systems

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

on page 191.

Golf GTI only: If the vehicle is equipped with a

button in the lower center console → fig. 125, ASR

can also be switched off by pressing the button. ESC

Sport mode can also be switched on via this button

The ESC, ABS, BAS, ASR, and EDL braking assistance

systems work only when the engine is running.

Braking assistance systems

191

→ page 193, Switching Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)

and ESC Sport mode on and off or in the Infotain-

ment system.

XDL is an extension of the Electronic Differential

Lock system. XDL does not react to drive wheel slip-

page when driving straight ahead. Instead, XDL de-

tects slippage of the inside front wheel during fast

cornering. XDL applies enough brake pressure to this

wheel in order to stop the slippage. This improves

traction, which helps the vehicle stay on track.

Be sure to switch ASR on again when you no longer

need less traction.

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

ABS helps to keep the wheels from locking up and

helps to maintain the driver's ability to steer and

control the vehicle. This means the vehicle is less

likely to skid, even during hard braking:

Automatic Post-Collision Braking System

In an accident, the Automatic Post-Collision Braking

System can help the driver to reduce the risk of skid-

ding and the danger of secondary collisions through

automatic braking.

— Push the brake pedal down hard and hold it there.

Don't take your foot off the pedal or reduce the

force on the pedal!

The Automatic Post-Collision Braking System only

works in collisions if the airbag control unit registers

the corresponding triggering threshold during the

accident, and the accident occurs at a speed greater

than 6 mph (10 km/h).

— Do not “pump” the brake pedal or let up on it!

— Steer the vehicle while pushing down hard on the

brake pedal.

— ABS stops working if you release or let up on the

brake.

The ESC brakes the vehicle automatically, provided

that the hydraulic braking system, the ESC, and the

electrical system are undamaged and still work

properly.

When ABS is doing its job, you will notice a slight vi-

bration through the brake pedal and hear a noise.

ABS cannot shorten the stopping distance under all

conditions. The stopping distance may even be lon-

ger, for instance, when driving on gravel or on newly

fallen snow covering an icy or slippery surface.

The following actions override automatic braking in

the event of an accident:

— When the driver depresses the accelerator. No au-

tomatic braking occurs.

— When the brake pressure transmitted through the

depressed brake pedal is greater than the brake

pressure provided by the system. The vehicle is

braked manually.

Brake Assist (BAS)

The Brake Assist System can help to reduce stopping

distances. If you press the brake pedal very quickly,

BAS detects an emergency situation. It then very

quickly builds up full brake system pressure, maxi-

mizing braking power and reducing the stopping dis-

tance. This way, ABS can be activated more quickly

and efficiently.

WARNING

Driving fast on icy, slippery, or wet roads can lead

to a loss of control and result in serious personal

injury for you and your passengers.

Do not reduce pressure on the brake pedal! BAS

switches off automatically as soon as you release or

let up on the brake.

Always adjust your speed and driving style to

·

road, traffic, weather, and visibility conditions.

Never let the additional safety that ESC, ABS,

BAS, ASR, and EDL can provide tempt you into

taking extra risks.

Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)

ASR reduces engine power directed to spinning

wheels and adjusts power to the road conditions.

Even under poor road conditions, ASR can make it

easier to get moving, accelerate, and climb hills.

Braking assistance systems cannot overcome

·

the laws of physics and always prevent loss of

vehicle control. Slippery and wet roads are still

dangerous even with ESC and the other sys-

tems!

ASR can be switched on and off manually

→ page 193, Switching Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)

and ESC Sport mode on and off.

Driving too fast on wet roads can cause the

·

wheels to lose contact with the road and “hy-

droplane.” A vehicle that has lost road contact

cannot be braked, steered, or controlled.

Electronic Differential Lock (EDL and XDL)

EDL is applied during regular straight-line accelera-

tion. EDL gently brakes a drive wheel that has lost

traction (spinning) and redirects the drive force to

other drive wheels. In extreme cases, EDL automati-

cally switches off to keep the brake from overheat-

ing. As soon as the brake has cooled down, EDL au-

tomatically switches on again.

These systems cannot reduce the risk of acci-

·

dent, for example if you drive too fast for condi-

tions or if you do not keep your distance from

the vehicle in front of you.

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Parking and maneuvering

Although these systems are very effective and

can help you control the vehicle in many diffi-

cult situations, always remember that vehicle

handling and control is limited by tire traction.

Changing the vehicle suspension or using an un-

approved tire/wheel combination can change

the way the ABS, BAS, ASR, EDL, and ESC sys-

tems work and reduce their effectiveness.

·

When accelerating on a slippery surface, for ex-

ample on ice and snow, depress the accelerator

carefully. Even with these systems, the wheels

may start to spin, leading to a loss of vehicle

control.

The effectiveness of ESC is also determined by

the tires installed → page 260, Tires and wheels.

WARNING

Driving without braking assistance systems can

greatly increase the distance necessary to stop the

vehicle, which can lead to a loss of control and re-

sult in serious personal injury for you and your

passengers.

WARNING

The effectiveness of ESC can be significantly re-

duced if other components and systems that af-

fect vehicle dynamics, including but not limited to

brakes, tires, and other systems mentioned above,

are not properly maintained or are not working

properly.

Never let the vehicle coast when the engine is

switched off.

·

When the braking assistance systems are not

·

working or when the vehicle is being towed, the

brake must be depressed harder because the

braking distance is longer.

Always remember that vehicle alterations or

modifications can affect how the ABS, BAS, ASR,

EDL, and ESC systems work.

·

Switching Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) and ESC Sport mode on and off

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice

Afterward, activate ASR again.

Switching ASR on and off

on page 191.

— You can switch ASR off and on in the Vehicle settings

menu in the Infotainment system → page 26, In-

fotainment system operation and displays.

— OR: If the vehicle is equipped with a button in

the lower center console → fig. 125, ASR can be

switched off by pressing the button when the ig-

nition is on. Press the button again to switch

ASR back on.

Fig. 125 In the lower center console: Button for

switching ASR or ESC Sport mode on and off manually (if

equipped).

When ASR is switched off, a driver information mes-

sage appears in the instrument cluster display and

the indicator light in the instrument cluster lights

up → page 194, Tips and troubleshooting.

The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) only works

when the engine is running. This system includes

ABS, EDL, and ASR.

Switching ESC Sport on and off (Golf GTI)

Depending on the vehicle model, when switching off

the ASR, the ESC can also be switched off or the ESC

sport mode (ESC Sport) can be switched on.

Switch off ASR only in situations where there is not

enough traction, such as the following:

The brake intervention functions of ESC are limited

when ESC Sport is switched on. It can be switched

on and off by pressing the button → fig. 125.

— When driving in deep snow or on loose surfaces.

— When “rocking” the vehicle back and forth when

you are stuck.

Button

Golf GTI

Press for about 1 second

ASR switched off

Press and hold longer than 3 seconds

ASR switched off, ESC Sport switched on

Braking assistance systems

193

Button

Golf GTI

Press again

ASR (with ESC) switched on

— You can also switch ESC Sport off and on in the

Vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment system

→ page 26, Infotainment system operation and

displays.

display and the indicator light in the instrument

cluster lights up → page 194, Tips and troubleshoot-

ing.

When ESC Sport mode is switched on, a driver infor-

mation message appears in the instrument cluster

— Take foot off accelerator pedal. Adapt driving to

road conditions.

Tips and troubleshooting

The yellow indicator light comes on.

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

on page 191.

ESC malfunction, OR vehicle battery has been recon-

nected, OR ESC switched off by the system.

When the ignition is switched on, several warning

and indicator lights come on briefly for a function

check. They go out after a few seconds.

— Switch the ignition off and on again.

— If necessary, drive a short distance at a speed of

10–12 mph (15–20 km/h).

— If the indicator light stays on, see an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility.

OR

Brake system malfunction or brake

fluid level too low

The red warning light comes on.

ASR manually deactivated, ESC Sport mode

manually activated, or ESC switched off by the

system

— Stop! Pull off the road as soon as you can safely

do so.

— Check the brake fluid level → page 255, Brake flu-

id.

The yellow indicator light comes on.

— Switch ASR on again → page 193, Switching Anti-

Slip Regulation (ASR) and ESC Sport mode on and

off.

— Get professional assistance immediately

→ page 136, About the brakes.

— OR: Switch ignition off and on again.

OR

Together with

OR

ABS failure

— You may have to drive a short distance.

The red warning light and the yellow indicator light

come on.

— If the indicator light stays on, see an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility.

— See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an au-

thorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

— The vehicle brakes will work without ABS.

If the braking assistance systems make noises

You may hear noises when these systems are active.

This is normal and no cause for concern.

OR

together with

ABS malfunction

The yellow indicator light comes on.

If there is an unexpected reduction in engine power

— See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an au-

thorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

All 4 wheels must be equipped with identical tires in

order for ESC and ASR to work properly. Differences

in the tread circumference of the tires can cause the

system to reduce the engine power when it is not

expected.

— The vehicle brakes will work without ABS.

ESC or ASR is operating, the vehicle battery has

been reconnected, or there is an ESC malfunc-

tion

WARNING

The yellow indicator light flashes.

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument

cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to

ESC or ASR is operating.

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break down in traffic and result in a collision and

serious personal injury.

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.

·

Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to

do so.

Whenever stalled or stopped for repair, move

·

the vehicle a safe distance off the road, stop the

engine, turn on the emergency flashers, and use

other warning devices to warn approaching

traffic.

Never park the vehicle in areas where the hot

·

catalytic converter and exhaust system could

come into contact with dry grass, brush, spilled

fuel, oil, or other material that can catch fire.

A broken-down vehicle presents a high accident

·

risk for itself and others. Switch on emergency

flashers and set up a warning triangle to warn

oncoming traffic.

WARNING

If the brake warning light

the same time as the ABS warning light

or , the ABS may not be working properly.

This could cause the rear wheels to lock up rela-

tively quickly during braking. Rear wheel brake

lock-up can cause loss of vehicle control.

or lights up at

·

If the ABS indicator light

or does not go

out, or if it lights up while driving, the ABS sys-

tem is not working properly. The vehicle can

then be stopped only with the standard brakes

(without ABS). You will not have the protection

ABS provides. Contact your authorized Volkswa-

gen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility as soon as possible.

NOTICE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS

can result in vehicle damage.

Braking assistance systems

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