Get Parking and maneuvering -> Automatic braking intervention Guide for Volkswagen Atlas SUV Second Generation (2024-2025)

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

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.

Sensors or cameras are not covered by attachments, e.g. bicycle rack systems, or license plate holders with decorative

frames. The decorative license plate holder 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.

The length and width of the parking space must be larger than the vehicle measurements and provide enough space to

maneuver.

If you use any other functions in the Infotainment system while you are parking, the parking function and its warning

chimes will be deactivated.

The use of parking systems, e.g. with camera assistance, may not be allowed in some countries and regions according to

legal provisions.

Automatic braking intervention

The automatic braking function of the

parking system helps to avoid

collisions once 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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The automatic braking support of Park Distance Control is only possible in the rear area.

WARNING

Automatic braking support is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. In

some driving situations, the automatic braking support may be limited or may intervene in a way that is not desired or may

not engage at all. 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.

In a hazardous situation, apply the brakes using the brake pedal before encountering an obstacle.

React quickly to parking system warnings, e.g. Park Distance Control.

When is automatic braking available?

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A parking system has been activated by the driver.

Park Distance Control: Maneuver braking is activated in the Infotainment system.

When maneuvering, the vehicle is not driving faster than approx. 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph).

What happens during an automatic braking intervention?

The vehicle brakes to a stop and is kept stationary for around two seconds.

Automatic braking by the maneuver braking function. Stop the vehicle with the brake pedal!

intervention by Rear Traffic Alert. Stop the vehicle with the brake pedal!

Automatic braking

Depending on the vehicle equipment, a message may be shown in the Infotainment system or on the instrument cluster

display.

Park Assist: The vehicle may brake if the speed is too high or in order to reduce damage.

Maneuver braking for Park Distance Control

Maneuver braking brakes only in the event of obstacles in the rear area and is automatically switched on after each time the

ignition is switched on.

Maneuver braking can be temporarily deactivated in the Park Distance Control settings in the Infotainment system.

Maneuver braking deactivated.

After a braking intervention, maneuver braking may be inactive for a short distance or may only be ready for operation after

a gear change. Drive carefully for the first few meters, e.g. in case of further obstacles in the vicinity.

Additional information

Switch the parking system off temporarily if automatic braking support happens too frequently or when undesired and

maneuver the vehicle carefully, for example when driving off-road or parking in your garage.

The parking process is canceled following Park Assist emergency braking, e.g. if an obstacle has been detected.

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 requirements for the parking system are not met → page , Requirements.

The sensors or camera may be dirty or covered with ice → page , Exterior care and cleaning , ⇒

Sources of noise interfere with the ultrasonic signal, e.g. driving over cobblestones ⇒

The vehicle may be damaged in the radar sensor area, for example, due to parking barriers or an accident ⇒

There may have been changes to the paint or vehicle structure in the area where the sensors or camera are located, for

example on the front of the vehicle or 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 in the digital instrument cluster display and in the Infotainment system.

NOTICE

If the parking system is used despite a malfunction of the sensors or cameras or a limitation of the detection ranges,

damage to the vehicle may occur.

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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.

Parking Function Screen Not Displayed Following Activation

The parking system has been switched on or activated, yet the display in the Infotainment system does not change to the

function-speciﬁc screen, e.g. segment display for Park Distance Control, camera display during Park Assist.

1. Switch the parking system off and on again.

2. If the screen is still not displayed, a system malfunction has occurred. Contact a suitably qualiﬁed professional.

Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Exit warning system or

Rear Trafﬁc Alert malfunction

The exit warning system or Rear Trafﬁc Alert has been deactivated. An error message is displayed.

1. Check the sensors on the vehicle for damage or dirt.

2. 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.

Park Distance Control (PDC)

Introduction

Park Distance Control assists the

driver when parking and warns if there

are obstacles.

How it works

Using ultrasonic sensors, Park Distance Control detects the distance between the vehicle and 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. 113, ⇒

If the driver does not respond to an approaching obstacle, automatic braking support may kick in → page , Automatic braking

intervention.

WARNING

The Park Distance Control is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. Park

Distance Control might not be able to detect some obstacles and may not react, may react late, or may react in a way that

is undesired. 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.

React quickly to the Park Distance Control visual warnings and chimes.

Apply the brakes using the brake pedal before encountering an obstacle.

NOTICE

The system will only provide visual and audible warnings for obstacles within the vehicle's path. The collision area has

been reached, at the latest, when the second to last segment is displayed in the Park Distance Control screen or a

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Parking and maneuvering -> Automatic braking intervention for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV Second Generation (2024-2025)

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