Get Parking the vehicle -> Area View Guide for Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door 2023

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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Parking the vehicle -> Area View for Your Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door 2023

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