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The hold on the vehicle will end when the vehicle starts to drive or the requirements for Auto Hold are not met.

Switching off

1. Press the

button.

The indicator light in the

ﬁg. 120 button turns off.

The electronic parking brake switches on automatically to keep the vehicle stationary.

However, if you press the brake pedal when switching off Auto Hold, the electronic parking brake will not switch on

⇒

Temporary switch-off with the

button

It may be necessary to switch off Auto Hold temporarily, for example when maneuvering the vehicle to make it easier for the vehicle to roll.

1. With the engine running, press the brake pedal.

2. Press the

button.

Auto Hold is switched off.

Auto Hold will switch on again once the brake pedal is pressed while the vehicle is stationary.

WARNING

The intelligent technology of Auto Hold cannot overcome the natural laws of physics and it can only operate within the limits of the system. Do not allow the

increased convenience provided by Auto Hold to tempt you into taking risks.

Make sure the indicator light for the electronic parking brake in the instrument cluster display lights up if the vehicle is to be kept stationary.

Never exit the vehicle when the engine is running and Auto Hold is switched on.

In some situations, such as when the ground is slippery or icy, Auto Hold will not be able to keep the vehicle stationary on hills or brake it adequately

when going downhill.

NOTICE

Damage can result if the electronic parking brake switches on automatically in a car wash.

Always switch off Auto Hold before going through a car wash.

Information about the parking systems

Safety instructions

WARNING

The intelligent technology of the Park Distance Control (PDC) cannot overcome the natural laws of physics and it can only operate within the limits of the

system. Do not allow the increased convenience provided by the parking systems to tempt you into taking risks. The parking systems cannot replace the driver's

attention.

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

Always keep an eye on the parking direction and the vehicle surroundings. Pay particular attention to small children, animals and objects.

Bear in mind that the parking system may not be able to react if the vehicle approaches too quickly and no warning is issued.

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

WARNING

Camera lenses enlarge and distort the ﬁeld of vision. Using the camera image to estimate the distance to people or obstacles may not be precise and can cause

accidents and serious injuries.

Do not rely on the camera system image.

NOTICE

In parking spaces without a curb, park at least 20 inches (50 cm) away from walls and buildings to reduce the risk of vehicle damage.

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 ⇒

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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.

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 regions according to legal provisions.

Use the parking systems only where permitted by 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 frames. The decorative number plate frame and the number plate itself

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

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WARNING

The increased comfort offered by the parking system automatic braking intervention should not cause you to take safety risks. In some situations, function of the

automatic braking intervention may be limited or it may not function at all. Collisions with obstacles can lead to injuries and vehicle damage. The system cannot

replace the driver's attention.

Stay attentive and do not rely only on the parking systems.

Always be ready to take over braking and steering.

Do not take any risks when it comes to safety.

React to the warnings and recommendations from the parking systems.

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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.

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 screen display of the parking system.

Maneuver braking for Park Distance Control

1. Brieﬂy press the accelerator pedal to cancel the automatic braking support ⇒

If there is an obstacle in the front area of the vehicle, automatic braking support will not happen if Park Distance Control was activated automatically while

driving forward ⇒ Switching Park Distance Control (PDC) on and off.

Driving with a trailer

If a trailer is connected electrically, the automatic braking support in the rear area is deactivated.

If the trailer hitch was not installed at the factory, the parking system must be manually deactivated when towing a trailer.

General information

Switch the parking system off if automatic braking support happens too frequently, like when driving off-road.

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

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.

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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.

The 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.

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 acquire the wheel sizes

again.

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. 121 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. 121, ⇒

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

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WARNING

The intelligent technology of the Park Distance Control (PDC) cannot overcome the natural laws of physics and it can only operate within the limits of the

system. Not paying attention can result in accidents, serious injuries and vehicle damage.

The PDC cannot replace the driver's attention.

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