significantly longer because only the rear wheels will be braked under certain circumstances.
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. The parking break may
release and the vehicle could start to move.
Noises can be heard when the electronic parking brake is operated or checked after a longer period.
Troubleshooting
Holding force in the current situation is too low
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 brake.
The 12 V vehicle battery is drained ⇒ Preparing and Performing a Jump-start.
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 ⇒
:
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.
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