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 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 ⇒
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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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