Park Distance Control (PDC) -> Introduction for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

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. 140 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. 140,  
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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.  
NOTICE  
The collision area has been reached, at the latest, when the penultimate segment is displayed or a continuous warning tone sounds.  
Brake the vehicle in good time before reaching an obstacle.  
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NOTICE  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, distances to obstacles in the side areas are also displayed. In order to fully scan and display the side areas, you must  
move the vehicle a few yards forward or back. Any obstacles that enter these areas from the outside are not displayed.  
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  
NOTICE  
The system will only provide visual and audible warnings for obstacles within the vehicle's path.  
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.  
Special considerations when towing 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. 141 In the center console: Park Distance Control button.  
Switching on  
1. Select the reverse gear.  
Or: Press the  
Or: Press the  
button fig. 141.  
button.  
Or: The vehicle will roll backward.  
Switching off  
1. Press the  
button fig. 141.  
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.  
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