Get Park Distance Control (PDC) -> Switching Park Distance Control (PDC) on and off Guide for Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

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

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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If the driver switches off Park Distance Control, no further automatic activation occurs.

Automatic activation is available again under following conditions:

The vehicle has been accelerated to more than approx. 15 km/h (approx. 9 mph) and then the speed has fallen below this again.

Or: the ignition has been switched off and on again.

Or: parking lock P has been changed to a gear.

If an obstacle is detected in front of the vehicle, the display in the Infotainment system is activated. If the vehicle approaches further, warning chimes also

sound.

Rear View Camera (Rear View)

Introduction

The Rear View Camera system in the

rear of the vehicle makes it easier for

the driver to see behind the vehicle and

assists when parking.

System function

The Rear View Camera system shows the area behind the vehicle on the Infotainment system screen. Depending on the mode and vehicle equipment, orientation

lines may assist in the view toward the rear ⇒

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.

Brake the vehicle in good time before reaching an obstacle.

The orientation lines superimposed on the camera image are shown by the system regardless of the vehicle's surroundings. There is no automatic obstacle

detection by the camera while it is active. The driver must evaluate whether the vehicle will fit in the parking space.

If a trailer is connected to the factory-installed trailer hitch, all orientation lines for the rear area are hidden in the camera image.

If a camera is installed in the trunk lid, the orientation lines are also hidden if the trunk lid is open.

USA and Canada: If the camera image on a parking system has been switched on by engaging the reverse gear, no function keys are displayed for safety reasons.

These function keys can be displayed again by tapping the function key

Switching the Rear View Camera system on and off

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Safety instructions.

Switching on

Rear View Camera system without parking mode selection:

1. Select the reverse gear.

Rear View Camera system with parking mode selection:

1. Select the reverse gear.

Or: Press the

button.

Switching off

Rear View Camera system without parking mode selection:

1. Disengage reverse gear.

Rear View Camera system with parking mode selection:

1. The vehicle drives at more than approx. 9 mph (approx. 15 km/h).

Or: Press the

button.

Parking (Rear View Camera system without parking mode selection)

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Safety instructions.

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Park Distance Control (PDC) -> Switching Park Distance Control (PDC) on and off for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

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