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Parking and maneuvering

Parking the vehicle

Parking

WARNING

Parking the vehicle incorrectly can result in the vehicle rolling, even on slight downhill slopes. Accidents and serious or fatal injuries could result.

When parking the vehicle, always follow the steps in the speciﬁed order.

Before exiting the vehicle, make sure the electronic parking brake is activated and the red warning light

Cockpit display once the ignition has been switched off.

comes on in the Volkswagen Digital

Ignition switch: Never remove the remote vehicle key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, the steering lock could engage

suddenly. Then you would not be able to steer the vehicle.

1. Press and hold the brake pedal.

2. In vehicles with an automatic transmission, move the selector lever into the P position.

3. Set the electronic parking brake.

4. On uphill and downhill slopes, turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle will roll into a curb if it begins moving.

5. Stop the engine and switch the ignition off.

The red

indicator light in the instrument cluster display will turn on.

6. Release the brake.

7. To engage the steering lock, you may need to turn the steering wheel slightly.

8. Exit the vehicle ⇒

. Pay attention to other road users.

9. Take all vehicle keys with you and lock the vehicle.

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.

Never leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle.

To avoid damage and dangerous situations, always park the vehicle in a suitable parking area

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.

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.

Always park the vehicle on solid and level ground.

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.

Drive carefully over driveways, ramps, curbs and ﬁxed barriers, as well as when driving through dips.

Electronic parking brake

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Fig. 147 In the center console: button for the electronic parking brake.

Switching on

1. When the vehicle is stationary, pull and hold the button for the electronic parking brake ﬁg. 147

.

The yellow indicator light in the

button comes on.

If the electronic parking brake is switched on, the red indicator light comes on in the instrument cluster.

Switching off

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Press the brake pedal and press the

button.

Or: when the engine is running, press the accelerator pedal lightly without pressing the brake pedal.

The indicator light in the button and the red warning light in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit will turn off.

Automatic switch-on if you leave the vehicle incorrectly

In vehicles with an automatic transmission or DSG^®automated transmission, if the system detects that the vehicle was exited incorrectly, it can switch on the

electronic parking brake automatically ⇒

.

WARNING

Parking the vehicle incorrectly can result in the vehicle rolling, even on slight downhill slopes. Accidents and serious or fatal injuries could result.

When parking the vehicle, always follow the steps in the speciﬁed order.

Before exiting the vehicle, make sure the electronic parking brake is activated and the red

comes on after switching off the ignition.

warning light in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit display

Automatic switch-off when starting to drive

The parking brake releases automatically as you drive off if one of the following situations occurs when the driver's door is closed

Automatic transmission: A gear is engaged or changed.

⇒

:

Starting to drive on steep inclines or with increased vehicle weight

You can prevent the electronic parking brake from releasing automatically if you pull the

switch upward and hold it up while starting to drive.

switch is released.

If more engine power is required when starting to drive, the electronic parking brake will release only after the

This can make it easier to start driving when towing a heavy load.

Emergency braking function

Only use the emergency braking function in an emergency, if the vehicle cannot be stopped using the brake pedal

⇒

.

1. Pull and hold the

switch.

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. The braking distance will be signiﬁcantly longer because only the rear wheels will be braked

under certain circumstances. This could result in accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

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Always use the brake pedal to brake the vehicle and never the electronic parking brake unless it is an emergency.

WARNING

If the accelerator pedal is accidentally pressed when the electronic parking brake is activated, this may release the electronic parking brake. The vehicle will

start moving. Accidents and serious injuries could result.

Do not press the accelerator pedal when the engine is running and a gear is engaged if the vehicle is to be brought to a standstill.

Noises can be heard when you switch the electronic parking brake on of off. This may also occur during an automatic check.

Troubleshooting

The holding force is too low for the current situation

The red warning light

is blinking.

It is not possible to park the vehicle safely.

1. Park the vehicle in another location or on a ﬂat surface.

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Electronic parking brake malfunction

The yellow central warning light comes on. The

symbol with a message is additionally shown in the instrument cluster display.

1. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

The electronic parking brake does not switch off

The requirements for switching off the electronic parking brake are not met ⇒ Electronic parking brak e.

The 12 V vehicle battery is drained ⇒ Preparing and Performing a Jump-start.

Information about the parking systems

Safety instructions

WARNING

Parking systems are not a replacement for the driver's attention and can only operate within the limitations of the system. The parking systems cannot detect all

driving situations and may not react, or may react with a delay, or may react in a way that is not desired. If you are careless, there is a risk of accidents, serious

injuries and death.

Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the vehicle.

Always keep an eye on the direction of travel and the vehicle surroundings when parking.

Pay particular attention to small children, animals and objects when parking.

Do not allow the parking system's display to distract you from the trafﬁc around you.

Bear in mind that the parking system may not react if the vehicle approaches too quickly and will not issue a warning.

Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and trafﬁc conditions.

NOTICE

When you maneuver in a parking space without a curb, the vehicle may be damaged by obstacles.

Keep a safe distance of approx. 50 cm (around 20 in) from walls and buildings.

Sensor and camera boundaries

Various sensors and cameras that detect the vehicle surroundings ultrasonically, by radar waves, and visually are located on and in the vehicle. The various parking

systems use different combinations of sensors. All sensors have technical and physical limits ⇒

:

In some situations, some objects may not be detected, e.g. trailer draw bars, narrow poles, fences, posts, and trees, extremely low or high obstacles, or trunk

lids that are opening or already open ⇒

.

The parking system coverage areas have “blind” spots in their range where they cannot detect people and objects.

Dirt, ice, or water on the sensors and cameras may be detected as obstacles or prevent the detection of objects in some cases. In addition to dirt and snow,

soap residue or other coatings can also impair the sensor range → page , Exterior care and cleaning.

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External noises and certain surfaces on objects and clothing can affect the sensor signals. In some situations, people and objects may not be detected or may

be detected incorrectly.

Certain objects, such as small posts or grating, cannot be shown or cannot be adequately shown due to the resolution of the screen and if there is insufﬁcient

lighting.

The cameras only show two-dimensional images on the screen. Due to the lack of depth of ﬁeld, it may be difﬁcult or impossible to identify protruding objects o

recesses in the road.

Volkswagen recommends practicing with the parking systems in a location or parking space with no traffic in order to become acquainted with the functions.

Requirements

The use of parking systems, e.g. with camera assistance, may not be allowed in some countries and regions according to legal provisions.

General information

So that the sensors and cameras can detect the area surrounding the vehicle as well as possible and display this image on the Infotainment system screen, the

following requirements must be met.

The doors and trunk lid are closed.

The outside mirrors must not be folded in.

The sensors or cameras are not covered by attachments or decorative license plate holder frames. The decorative license plate holder must not protrude at

the sides or bottom.

The vehicle must be on level ground.

The vehicle must not be loaded primarily in the rear or on one side.

Engine is running.

Braking assistance systems such as ESC or ASR are switched on.

If you use any other functions in the Infotainment system while you are parking, the parking function and its warning chimes will be deactivated.

Finding a suitable parking space

The length and width of the parking space must be larger than the vehicle measurements and provide enough space to maneuver.

The distance when driving past the parking space is approx. 1 m (approx. 3 feet).

Vehicles with Park Assist: The speed when passing the parking space is, for parking spaces parallel to the road, maximum approx. 40 km/h (approx.

25 mph), and for parking spaces across the road maximum approx. 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph).

Automatic braking intervention

A parking system's automatic braking

support helps to avoid collisions, if an

obstacle is detected.

Parking systems with braking support

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle has parking systems with a maneuvering and/or emergency braking function

The automatic braking support of Park Distance Control is only possible in the rear area.

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.

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.

Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the vehicle.

In a hazardous situation, apply the brakes using the brake pedal before encountering an obstacle.

React quickly to parking system warnings, e.g. Park Distance Control.

Requirements

When maneuvering, the vehicle is not driving faster than approx. 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph).

A parking system has been switched on.

What happens during an automatic braking intervention?

If there is an obstacle, the vehicle brakes to a stop and is kept stationary for around two seconds.

1. After braking, press the brake pedal to keep the vehicle stationary.

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2. Check your surroundings.

Park Assist: If the speed is too high, the vehicle will brake to a stop. The parking process can then be resumed.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, there may be a message on the instrument cluster display.

Switching on and off

Automatic braking is activated or deactivated when a parking system is switched on or off by the driver.

1. Or: tap the

function key in the parking system's screen display.

Maneuver braking for Park Distance Control

1. To avoid a collision with an obstacle in front of the vehicle, apply the brakes using the brake pedal because no automatic braking support will take place.

General information

Switch the parking system off temporarily if automatic braking support happens too frequently or when undesired and maneuver the vehicle carefully, for

example when driving off-road or parking in your garage.

If the maneuver braking function for Park Distance Control intervenes to stop the vehicle, the function will be inactive for a distance of approx. 5 m (approx.

16 ft) when driving in the same direction. It will become active again if the gear or selector lever position changes.

The parking process is canceled following Park Assist emergency braking due to an obstacle.

Following a Rear Traffic Alert emergency braking intervention, it will take approx. 10 seconds before automatic braking support can occur again.

Troubleshooting

The parking system is functioning differently than expected

The system conditions are not met ⇒ Requirements.

The sensors or camera may be dirty or covered with ice ⇒ Exterior care and cleaning.

The camera lens is dirty and the camera image is not clear ⇒ Exterior care and cleaning.

Sources of noise, such as a jackhammer or driving over cobblestones, can interfere with the ultrasonic signal.

The vehicle is damaged in the area of the sensors or camera, for example from parking barriers, or the paint may have been changed or other structural

modiﬁcations may have been made near the sensors or camera, for example to the vehicle front end or to the suspension.

The areas detected by the sensors or camera may be blocked by accessories such as bicycle racks.

Fault displays

1. Note any messages on the instrument cluster display and in the Infotainment system.

NOTICE

If you use the parking system despite a malfunction, the vehicle may be damaged.

Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility in the event of a parking system malfunction. Volkswagen

recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

No sensor or camera view or the parking system has been switched off

If a sensor malfunctions, the sensor area is deactivated. The sensor area affected can be displayed in the Infotainment system by the

may be completely switched off.

symbol. The parking syste

If Park Distance Control is malfunctioning, a continuous tone will sound for several seconds when you switch it on. Where applicable, a message will appear in the

instrument cluster display.

1. Check if one of the causes listed is responsible.

2. Once the source of the issue has been resolved, switch the system on again.

3. If the problem persists, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Park Assist is canceled automatically

Park Assist will end the parking process if one of the following situations occurs:

The

function key is pressed.

The driver takes over steering.

The driver’s door is opened.

The time limit or number of movements for the parking process is exceeded.

ASR is switched off or it engages.

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There is a system malfunction.

1. Restart the parking process.

Park Assist is active and supports steering movements when the vehicle is stationary

If Park Assist attempts to turn the steering while the vehicle is stationary, the white

1. Press the brake pedal.

symbol appears in the instrument cluster display.

After a wheel change, Park Assist parks inaccurately

If, after a wheel change, Park Assist parks inaccurately, e.g. with an increased or reduced distance from the curb, the system may have to reacquire the wheel

sizes.

1. Drive the vehicle over a longer distance, including around bends.

The Park Assist system automatically learns the new wheel sizes.

Park Distance Control (PDC)

Introduction

Park Distance Control assists the driver

when parking and warns if there are

obstacles.

Fig. 148 Infotainment system: Display of Park Distance Control (general example).

Obstacle detection.

Steering lock.

System function

Using ultrasound sensors, the Park Distance Control detects the distance of the vehicle from an obstacle.

The Park Distance Control warns you of a collision via colored segments on the screen of the Infotainment system and via warning chimes ﬁg. 148, ⇒

.

If the driver does not respond to an approaching obstacle, automatic braking support may intervene (depending on the vehicle equipment)

⇒

.

WARNING

The Park Distance Control is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. Park Distance Control might not be able to

detect some obstacles and may not react, may react late, or may react in a way that is undesired. If you do not take care, there is a risk of accidents and serious

injuries.

Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the vehicle.

React quickly to the Park Distance Control visual warnings and chimes.

Apply the brakes using the brake pedal before encountering an obstacle.

NOTICE

The system will only provide visual and audible warnings for obstacles within the vehicle's path. The collision area has been reached, at the latest, when the

penultimate segment is displayed in the Park Distance Control screen or a continuous warning tone sounds. There is a risk of damage to the vehicle.

Always brake the vehicle in good time before encountering an obstacle.

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NOTICE

Depending on the vehicle equipment, distances to obstacles in the side areas are also displayed. Any obstacles that enter these areas from the outside are not

displayed. The vehicle may be damaged in this instance.

In order to fully scan and display the side areas, move the vehicle a few meters forwards or backwards.

Screen display

Red section of the image: Nearby obstacle. The vehicle is at risk. Apply the brakes.

Yellow section of the image: Obstacle in the path of the vehicle.

The vehicle is at risk. Steer around the obstacle.

on and off (depending on the vehicle equipment).

equipment). The colors may vary.

White or gray section of the image: Obstacle outside of the vehicle's path. Switch maneuver braking

Mute the warning chimes. There is a system malfunction in the area that is detected (depending on vehicle

Park Distance Control settings

Depending on the vehicle equipment, settings for the Park Distance Control can be adjusted in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle settings

menu.

Driving with a trailer

If a trailer electrical system is connected, the rear sensors of the Park Distance Control are not switched on:

You are not warned about obstacles.

The maneuver braking is also deactivated automatically.

Switching Park Distance Control (PDC) on and off

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Safety instructions.

Fig. 149 In the center console: Park Distance Control button.

Switching on

1. Select the reverse gear.

Or: Press the

button ﬁg. 149.

button.

Or: The vehicle will roll backward.

Switching off

1. Press the

button ﬁg. 149.

Or: Press the

button.

Or: engage the P selector lever position.

Or: the vehicle is driving forward at more than approx. 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph) up to approx. 15 km/h (approx. 9 mph).

Automatic activation when driving forward

If the vehicle slowly approaches an obstacle, Park Distance Control is automatically activated.

1. Switch the function on or off in the Infotainment system vehicle settings ⇒ Vehicle settings menu.

If the driver switches off Park Distance Control, no further automatic activation occurs.

Automatic activation is available again under following conditions:

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The vehicle has been accelerated to more than approx. 15 km/h (approx. 9 mph) and then the speed has fallen below this again.

Or: the ignition has been switched off and on again.

Or: parking lock P has been changed to a gear.

If an obstacle is detected in front of the vehicle, the display in the Infotainment system is activated. If the vehicle approaches further, warning chimes also

sound.

Rear View Camera (Rear View)

Introduction

The Rear View Camera system in the

rear of the vehicle makes it easier for

the driver to see behind the vehicle and

assists when parking.

System function

The Rear View Camera system shows the area behind the vehicle on the Infotainment system screen. Depending on the mode and vehicle equipment, orientation

lines may assist in the view toward the rear ⇒

.

WARNING

The Rear View Camera system is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. Using the camera image to estimate

the distance to people or obstacles may not be precise. If you do not take care, there is a risk of accidents and serious injuries.

Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the vehicle.

Bear in mind that camera lenses can enlarge and distort the ﬁeld of vision.

The orientation lines superimposed on the camera image are shown by the system regardless of the vehicle's surroundings. There is no automatic obstacle

detection by the camera while it is active. The driver must evaluate whether the vehicle will fit in the parking space.

If a trailer is connected to the factory-installed trailer hitch, all orientation lines for the rear area are hidden in the camera image.

If a camera is installed in the trunk lid, the orientation lines are also hidden if the trunk lid is open.

Switching the Rear View Camera system on and off

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Safety instructions.

Switching on

Rear View Camera system without parking mode selection:

1. Select the reverse gear.

Rear View Camera system with parking mode selection:

1. Select the reverse gear.

Or: Press the

button.

Switching off

Rear View Camera system without parking mode selection:

1. Disengage reverse gear.

Rear View Camera system with parking mode selection:

1. The vehicle drives at more than approx. 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph).

Or: Press the

button.

In vehicles without Park Distance Control, the Rear View Camera system is deactivated when the vehicle exceeds a certain speed.

Parking (Rear View Camera system without parking mode selection)

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Safety instructions.

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Fig. 150 Infotainment system: Parking with the Rear View Camera system.

Searching for a parking space.

Steering toward the selected parking space.

Aligning the vehicle within the parking space.

Road surface.

Selected parking space.

Side boundaries of the selected parking space.

Rear boundary of the parking space.

Screen display

Red line: Boundary or safety distance from the vehicle.

Green side line: Extension of the vehicle.

Adjust the brightness, contrast, and color.

USA and Canada: If the camera image on a parking system has been switched on by engaging the reverse gear, no function keys are displayed for safety reasons.

These function keys can be displayed again by tapping the function key

.

1. Position your vehicle in front of the parking space ﬁg. 150

.

2. Select the reverse gear.

3. Slowly reverse while steering so that the green side lines line up with the selected parking space. The green lines must line up with the side boundaries of your

parking space ﬁg. 150

.

4. Stop when the red horizontal line reaches the rear boundary ﬁg. 150

.

Parking (Rear View Camera system with parking mode selection)

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Safety instructions.

Screen display

Perpendicular parking: Guide lines help when parking in reverse perpendicular to the road.

Parallel parking: Guide lines and boxes help when parking

in reverse parallel to the road.

Turn the steering wheel (parallel parking mode).

Stop the vehicle (parallel parking mode).

Cross traffic: Depiction of the

area behind the vehicle and the areas to the side of the vehicle at a wide angle.

Trailer or terrain assistance: Depiction of the area immediately behind the

vehicle with a high zoom factor and guide lines.

Red line: Boundary or safety distance from the vehicle.

Red frame: Outline of the vehicle (parallel parking).

Yellow lines: the vehicle's path based on the steering angle.

Yellow assisting box: front or rear edge of the parking space (parallel parking)

Green horizontal lines: Boundaries.

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Green line on the side: turning point when parking (parallel parking).

Green frame: outline of the vehicle (parallel parking).

Adjust the brightness, contrast, and color.

USA and Canada: If the camera image on a parking system has been switched on by engaging the reverse gear, no function keys are displayed for safety reasons.

These function keys can be displayed again by tapping the function key

.

Parking mode: Parking perpendicular to the road

Fig. 151 Infotainment system: Parking perpendicular to the road.

Searching for a parking space.

Steering toward the selected parking space.

Aligning the vehicle within the parking space.

Road surface.

Parking space.

Side boundary of the parking space.

Rear boundary of the parking space.

1. Press the

button or function key before driving past the parking space.

2. To select the parking mode, tap the

function key in the Infotainment system.

3. Position your vehicle in front of the parking space ﬁg. 151

4. Steer so that the yellow lines lead into the parking space. The green and yellow lines must align with the side boundary lines

.

ﬁg. 151

.

5. Stop when the red line reaches the rear boundary ﬁg. 151

.

Parking mode: Parallel parking

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Fig. 152 Infotainment system: Parking parallel to the road.

Searching for a parking space.

Steering toward the selected parking space.

Aligning the vehicle within the parking space.

Road surface.

Obstacle or assisting box.

Side boundary of the parking space.

Obstacle or assisting box.

1. Press the

button or function key before driving past the parking space.

2. To select the parking mode, tap the

function key in the Infotainment system.

3. Turn on the turn signal for the corresponding side of the road.

4. Position the vehicle at a distance of approximately 1 m (3 ft) parallel to the parking row. The yellow assisting boxes must cover the obstacles ﬁg. 152

o

. The area in between must be free of obstacles.

5. Select the reverse gear. A red frame represents the target position of your vehicle ﬁg. 152

.

6. Turn the steering wheel until the red frame moves between the assisting boxes and becomes green ﬁg. 152

. Hold the steering wheel in this position while

driving in reverse.

If the steering wheel angle needs to change, one of the yellow side lines will become red. The

steering wheel must be turned.

steering wheel symbol indicates to the driver when the

7. Drive slowly in reverse until the

stop symbol appears or the green line aligns with the side boundary of the parking space ﬁg. 152

. An ﬁg. 152

arro

indicates the remaining distance to be driven based on the number of displayed segments.

8. Stop the vehicle. Steer in the opposite direction until the steering angle is reached and a direction arrow is no longer displayed.

9. Keep driving in reverse until the

stop symbol appears or until the red line reaches the rear boundary.

Parking mode: Trailer support

On vehicles with a trailer hitch installed at the factory, trailer support can be used for assistance when attaching the trailer to a draw bar.

1. To select the parking mode, tap the function key.

Colored guide lines help you with the maneuvering process.

Red lines: position of the trailer hitch. Green lines: distance to the trailer hitch.

wheel angle.

Orange line: predicted direction of the trailer hitch based on the steering

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Area View

Introduction

Area View provides an overview of the

entire vehicle environment in real time.

This function helps you recognize

obstacles in good time in situations

where there might be blind spots.

System function

Area View has several cameras, e.g. Rear View Camera system, front camera, and cameras in the outside mirrors, to show the vehicle environment on the

Infotainment system screen ⇒

.

The functions and displays of Area View may vary depending on the vehicle equipment, e.g. if Park Distance Control is available and is also displayed.

WARNING

Area View is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. Using the camera image to estimate the distance to people

or obstacles may not be precise. If you do not take care, there is a risk of accidents and serious injuries.

Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the vehicle.

Bear in mind that camera lenses can enlarge and distort the ﬁeld of vision.

Switching on and off

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Safety instructions.

Fig. 153 In the center console: Button for switching the Area View on and off.

Switching on

1. Select the reverse gear.

Or: Press the

button ﬁg. 153.

Switching off

1. Drive faster than approx. 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph).

Or: Press the button ﬁg. 153.

In vehicles without Park Distance Control, Area View is deactivated when the vehicle exceeds a certain speed.

Changing the camera perspective

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Safety instructions.

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Fig. 154 Infotainment system: Area View screen display.

Front camera.

Rear camera.

Switching between camera images

1. Tap the function keys on the image border to select a display ﬁg. 154.

Sections of the screen

Two sections of the screen will be shown in the Infotainment system ﬁg. 154:

Left screen The vehicle is displayed from a bird’s-eye view. By tapping on one section, the display changes to the right section of the screen.

Right screen Depending on the section selected on the left screen, separate camera images will be displayed.

3D view of Area View

A 3D view may be available, depending on the vehicle equipment.

1. Swipe in the direction of the arrows on the screen to change the angle of the 3D view.

Screen display

Front perpendicular parking.

Rear perpendicular parking.

Front cross traffic.

Rear cross traffic. Off-road.

Display both areas next to the

vehicle at the same time. Display the driver’s side only.

Display the passenger's side only.

Switch to trailer or off-road support (depending on the

country).

above.

3D views.

Switch to top view of the vehicle and surrounding area.

Top view of the vehicle and surrounding area (3D view) from directly

Vehicle and surrounding area from the side (3D view).

Top view of the vehicle and surrounding area (3D view) from diagonally above.

Park Assist

Introduction

Park Assist displays a suitable parking

space and assists the driver when

parking and leaving the parking space.

System function

Park Assist is an extension of Park Distance Control.

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Park Assist steers the vehicle into a parking space while you operate the accelerator pedal, the gears and the brake

⇒

.

WARNING

Park Assist is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. Park Assist cannot detect all driving situations and may

not react, may react with a delay, or may react in a way that is not desired. If you are careless, there is a risk of accidents, serious injuries and death.

Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the vehicle.

Pay close attention to the parking process and the trafﬁc.

In a hazardous situation, apply the brakes using the brake pedal.

Available functions

Display suitable parking spaces.

Select parking mode.

Driving into a suitable parallel parking space or parking bay.

Driving out of a suitable parallel parking space.

WARNING

If you use another function in the Infotainment system when maneuvering with the parking system, all active parking functions will switch off, including the

warning chimes. You will no longer be warned about a collision or receive intervention. Accidents and serious or fatal injuries could result.

Do not use any other functions in the Infotainment system while maneuvering.

NOTICE

Park Assist orients itself to parked vehicles, curbs, or other objects. If there are obstacles on the ground, low-down vehicle components such as tires and wheel

rims may be damaged.

Watch out for obstacles on the ground when parking.

Brake and stop the parking process if necessary.

NOTICE

Aftermarket accessories mounted on the vehicle, such as bicycle racks, can interfere with the Park Assist functionality and can cause damage.

Do not use Park Assist if there are attachments ﬁtted on the vehicle.

Automatic braking support may occur during parking processes if the driver accelerates too much.

Driving with a trailer

Park Assist cannot be activated if a trailer is connected to the electrical system.

If the trailer hitch was not installed at the factory, Park Assist must be manually deactivated in trailer mode.

Searching for parking spaces

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Safety instructions.

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Fig. 155 In the center console: Park Assist button (depending on the vehicle equipment).

Fig. 156 In the instrument cluster display: park modes for driving into parking spaces.

Parallel parking in reverse.

Cross parking in reverse.

Cross parking driving forward.

Searching for parking spaces

1. Press the

button ﬁg. 155.

The yellow indicator light turns on and the parking function is active.

2. While paying attention to trafﬁc around your vehicle, drive slowly past a row of parked vehicles.

Park Assist automatically looks for a suitable parking space.

Or: press the turn signal to look for a parking space on the opposite side of the road.

If a parking space is found, a parking mode will be displayed ﬁg. 156.

3. If, for example, you would like to drive forward to park in a space at an angle to the road, press the

button and select parking mode ﬁg. 156

.

Or: to select multiple parking spaces displayed in a row, press the

button multiple times.

Park Assist can be activated subsequently. If you drive past a suitable parking space, this will be indicated.

Driving into parking spaces

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Safety instructions.

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Fig. 157 In the instrument cluster display: parking perpendicular to the road.

Searching for a parking space.

Driving into a parking space.

Maneuvering into a parking space.

Prompt to drive forward.

Your vehicle.

Parking vehicle or obstacle.

Detected parking space.

Request to drive backwards.

Request to brake.

Progress bar (relative distance remaining).

1. Stop the vehicle in front of or behind the parking space.

2. Pay attention to the prompt for parking in the instrument cluster display ﬁg. 157

3. Engage reverse gear if a backwards arrow appears in the instrument cluster display.

4. Release the steering wheel.

.

5. Release the brake.

6. Pay attention to the messages and indicators in the instrument cluster display.

7. Accelerate carefully.

8. Apply the brakes if a warning chime sounds, the

indicator lights up, or a message appears on the instrument cluster display.

9. At the end of a parking maneuver, always wait until Park Assist has completed all rotational movements of the steering wheel in order to achieve an optimum

parking result ⇒

.

10. Carry out several parking maneuvers if necessary.

When the process of driving into a parking space is ﬁnished, a text message appears in the instrument cluster display.

11. Park the vehicle ⇒ Parking.

WARNING

During maneuvering, the steering wheel turns quickly. Interfering with the steering wheel can result in serious injury.

Do not take over the steering until the system prompts you to do so.

Take over the steering in dangerous situations.

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Exiting a parking space

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Safety instructions.

Fig. 158 In the instrument cluster display: reversing out of a parking space parallel to the road.

Vehicle parking.

Your vehicle.

Progress bar (relative distance remaining).

Direction of travel when driving out of a parking space.

1. Press the

button.

2. Activate the turn signal for the side of the road where the vehicle should drive out of the parking space.

3. Select the reverse gear.

4. Let go of the steering wheel when the message Steering intervention active! Check surrounding area. is displayed.

5. Accelerate carefully.

6. Apply the brakes if a chime sounds, the

indicator turns on, or once the prompt to drive forward appears in the instrument cluster display.

7. Perform the procedure for exiting the parking space until a message appears in the instrument cluster display and possibly a tone signaling the end of the

parking space exit procedure.

8. Press the brake pedal until the steering movements from Park Assist have stopped or the

9. Take over steering with the steering wheel at the angle already set.

indicator in the instrument cluster display turns off.

10. Drive the vehicle out of the parking space ⇒

.

WARNING

When you maneuver out of a parking space, there is a danger of pulling into moving trafﬁc. Accidents and serious or fatal injuries may occur.

Only drive the vehicle out of the parking space when the trafﬁc situation allows it.

Rear Traﬃc Alert

Rear Traffic Alert monitors the cross

traffic when reversing out of a space or

maneuvering.

WARNING

Rear Trafﬁc Alert is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. All approaching objects, e.g. pedestrians or objects

approaching quickly, may not be detected. If you do not take care, there is a risk of accidents and serious injuries.

Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the vehicle.

Pay attention to the trafﬁc situation and the vehicle environment when leaving a parking space.

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React quickly to the visual warnings and warning chimes of the Rear Trafﬁc Alert system.

Switching on and off

1. Press the button.

Or: Depending on the vehicle equipment, press the button for driver assistance systems.

Or: Depending on the vehicle equipment, open the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle settings menu.

2. Switch Rear Trafﬁc Alert on or off.

System function

Fig. 159 Rear Traffic Alert, general example: monitored area around the vehicle that is exiting a parking space.

Fig. 160 Infotainment system: Rear Traffic Alert display (general example).

The Rear Trafﬁc Alert functions with radar sensors in the rear bumper.

The system detects approaching or moving objects in the surrounding area to the rear and to the side and warns the driver if there is an obstacle ﬁg. 159, ⇒

If there is an obstacle, a warning signal will sound. Depending on the vehicle equipment, a color indication of the obstacle zone appears in the Infotainment

system ﬁg. 160 and/or a warning or indicator light appears in the instrument cluster along with a message.

Obstacle detected.

1. Beware of trafﬁc behind the vehicle.

Automatic braking intervention by Rear Traffic Alert.

1. Press the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a standstill.

If the driver does not respond, automatic braking support may kick in.

If Park Distance Control is deactivated, the driver cannot be sent any feedback. Rear Traffic Alert is also temporarily deactivated.

Driving with a trailer

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Rear Trafﬁc Alert cannot be activated if a trailer is connected to the electrical system.

If the trailer hitch was not installed at the factory, Rear Trafﬁc Alert must be manually deactivated when towing a trailer.

Braking assistance systems

Information about braking assistance systems

Braking assistance systems can assist the driver in critical driving and braking situations. The driver is always responsible for safe driving

If a braking assistance system is regulating, continue braking with the necessary force.

If necessary, steer the vehicle.

⇒

.

WARNING

Braking assistance systems cannot replace the driver's attention and can only operate within the limitations of the system. Fast driving on icy, slippery, or wet

roads, as well as following the vehicle ahead too closely, may impair the vehicle stability and cause you to lose control of the vehicle. If you are careless, there is

a risk of accidents, serious injuries and death.

Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the vehicle.

Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and trafﬁc conditions. Do not take any risks.

Always keep the footwell beneath the pedals clear so that the brake pedal is unobstructed and can move freely.

Always use suitable tires, as driving stability depends on the tires' ability to grip the road.

ESC, ABS and ASR only function correctly when all four wheels have the intended tires ⇒

.

If the ABS malfunctions, the ESC, ASR and EDS also fail.

When the ignition is switched on, the condition of the braking functions is automatically checked. The indicator lights will come on brieﬂy and then turn off. If an

indicator light remains on permanently, there is a malfunction. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility immediately.

Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING

The effectiveness of ESC can be reduced considerably if other components and systems that affect driving dynamics are not maintained correctly or are

malfunctioning. This applies in particular to changes made to the suspension and any non-approved wheel and tire combinations. Accidents and serious or fatal

injuries could result.

Ensure that conversion and modiﬁcations to the vehicle are only performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Always use suitable tires, as driving stability depends on the tires' ability to grip the road.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is regulating the vehicle to reduce the risk of skidding and improve driving stability ⇒

. The indicator light flashes yellow.

Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)

ASR is regulating the vehicle to reduce the risk of the wheels spinning. The indicator light flashes yellow.

ASR reduces drive power at wheels that are spinning and adapts the drive power to the road conditions. ASR makes it easier to start, accelerate, and drive up hills

⇒

.

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

ABS prevents the wheels from locking during braking so that the vehicle can be steered

⇒

.

Brake Assist System (BAS)

BAS can help to reduce the vehicle braking distance. BAS increases braking power when the driver presses the brake pedal quickly in emergency situations

⇒

Electronic Differential Lock (EDL and XDL)

EDS automatically applies the brakes to a wheel that starts spinning and transfers the drive power to the other driving wheels.

XDS is an extension of the electronic differential lock, and improves traction with braking support to help keep the vehicle in its lane.

Multi Collision Brake

The Automatic Post-Collision Braking System automatically brakes the vehicle if the airbag control module has detected a collision in an accident situation.

Requirements for automatic braking:

The driver does not press the accelerator pedal.

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Brake booster

The braking support only functions when the engine is running and it enhances the pressure applied to the brake pedal by the driver.

If the braking support is not working or the vehicle is being towed, you will need to press the brake pedal harder because the lack of braking assistance will increase

the braking distance ⇒

.

WARNING

Driving without the brake booster or when the brake booster's system function is limited can increase the braking distance signiﬁcantly. This may lead to

accidents resulting in serious or fatal injuries.

Never stop the engine or switch the ignition off while the vehicle is moving.

Press the brake pedal harder if the brake booster does not work or the vehicle is being towed.

Always keep the footwell beneath the pedals clear so that the brake pedal is unobstructed and can move freely.

Switching the braking support system on and off

Driving situations

In order to avoid risks, the brake systems should not be switched off under normal conditions

⇒

.

WARNING

When ESC is switched off, the risk of the vehicle swerving is signiﬁcantly higher. The vehicle can be difﬁcult for inexperienced drivers to handle at high speeds.

Accidents and serious or fatal injuries could result.

Only switch off ESC if you are driving on a closed track and are experienced in sporty driving.

Only switch on ESC Sport if you are driving on a closed track and are experienced in sporty driving.

Do not take any risks.

Switching on and off

1. Open the vehicle settings of the Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle settings menu.

2. Open the settings for parking systems.

3. Select the function.

If the setting is no longer being used, you should completely switch off the braking assistance system again

⇒

.

ASR

It can be helpful to switch off ASR when the vehicle is driven on loose ground or when “rocking” the vehicle out of place because it is stuck

ASR manually switched off. The yellow indicator light turns on.

⇒

.

ESC Sport

The function assists with sporty driving. The ESC intervenes later to stabilize the vehicle, e.g. during fast cornering

ESC Sport is switched on. The yellow indicator light turns on.

⇒

.

ESC Off

The function assists experienced drivers with sporty driving. The ESC is switched off and stabilizing interventions are not performed. Always read the safety

instructions ⇒

.

ESC manually switched off. The yellow indicator light turns on.

Troubleshooting

ABS failure or malfunction

The yellow indicator light turns on.

1. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility ⇒

.

The vehicle can be braked without ABS.

ESC malfunction

The yellow indicator light turns on. ESC has been switched off.

There is a fault or malfunction.

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1. Switch the ignition off and on.

2. Drive a short distance at a speed of approximately 15 km/h (approx. 9 mph) to 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph).

3. If the

indicator light stays on, contact a suitably qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Noises in the braking assistance systems

When the braking assistance systems are actively regulating, the brake pedal may move or noises may occur.

1. Continue braking with the necessary force and, if necessary, steer the vehicle.

WARNING

If the

brake warning light comes on together with the

indicator light, the regulating function of the ABS could be malfunctioning. This can cause the

rear wheels to lock when braking. This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and lead to accidents with serious or fatal injuries.

Drive at low speed to the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have the brake system checked.

Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Avoid sudden braking or driving maneuvers.

WARNING

If the

indicator light does not turn off, or comes on during the journey, the ABS is not working correctly. The vehicle can only be stopped with the normal

brakes. If the ABS is restricted, this may lead to accidents causing damage to the vehicle and serious or fatal injuries.

Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen

dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

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