Get Parking and maneuvering -> Rear View Camera system Guide for Volkswagen Golf 4 Door 2023

— Check for any visible damage.

Always adjust your speed and driving style to

road, traffic, weather, and visibility conditions.

— 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

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.

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.

— 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.

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

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.

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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— 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

— 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

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.

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

— 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.

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.

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.

Never remove snow or ice on the camera lens

with warm or hot water. This can damage the

camera lens.

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,

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

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.

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

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