Get Parking and maneuvering -> Park Distance Control (PDC) Guide for Volkswagen Atlas SUV Second Generation (2024-2025)

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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continuous warning tone sounds. There is a risk of damage to the vehicle.

Always brake the vehicle in good time before encountering an obstacle.

NOTICE

Depending on the vehicle equipment, distances to obstacles in the side areas are also displayed. Any obstacles that enter

these areas from the outside are not displayed. The vehicle may be damaged in this instance.

In order to fully scan and display the side areas, move the vehicle a few meters forwards or backwards.

Screen display

Fig. 113 Infotainment system: Display of Park Distance Control (general example).

Obstacle display.

Steering lock.

Red section of the image: nearby obstacle. The vehicle is at risk. Brake!

Yellow section of the image: obstacle in the

path of the vehicle. The vehicle is at risk. Steer around the obstacle. Grey section of the image: obstacle outside of the

vehicle's path or a malfunction in the sensor area.

warning chimes.

Maneuver braking deactivated or malfunctioning.

Mute the

Park Distance Control settings

1. Tap the

control for parking functions in the upper section of the center console.

2. Tap the

function key.

3. Select the setting, e.g. automatic activation when driving forward.

Driving with a trailer

If a trailer electrical system is connected, the rear and side 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

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

and Safety instructions.

Switching on

1. Select the reverse gear.

Or: tap the

control in the upper section of the center console. Then tap the

function key in the Infotainment

system, if necessary.

Or: The vehicle will roll backward.

Switching off

1. Tap the

function key.

control in the upper section of the center console.

Or: tap the

Or: Engage parking lock P.

Park Distance Control also switches off when forward travel becomes faster.

Automatic activation when driving forward

The function can be activated or deactivated in the Park Distance Control settings in the Infotainment system.

Park Distance Control activates automatically in the event of an obstacle in the front area, e.g. in dense trafﬁc or when driving

into a garage.

1. To close the Park Distance Control screen, tap the

upper section of the center console.

home button in the Infotainment system or the

control in the

No automatic braking intervention takes place → page , Automatic braking intervention.

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 thi

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 Park Distance Control display appears in the Infotainment system. If

the vehicle continues to approach the obstacle, a warning chime also sounds.

Troubleshooting

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

and Safety instructions.

No sensor range or Park Distance Control malfunction

If a sensor malfunctions, the sensor area is deactivated. The symbol shows the affected sensor area in the Infotainment

system.

If Park Distance Control is malfunctioning, a continuous tone will sound for several seconds when you switch it on. If

necessary, a message will appear in the digital instrument cluster display.

Park Distance Control is switched off completely if necessary.

1. Check if one of the causes listed above is responsible → page , Troubleshooting.

2. Once the source of the issue has been resolved, switch the system on again.

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.

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Maneuver braking restricted or not available

A message is displayed.

Automatic braking occurs unexpectedly or does not occur as usual. If the function is switched off, automatic braking does not

occur.

1. Check the sensors on the vehicle for damage or dirt and clean them if necessary ⇒ Exterior care and cleaning.

2. Switch the ignition off and back on again.

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.

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.

How it works

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 Rear View Camera system is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations.

Using the camera image to estimate the distance to people or obstacles may not be precise. 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.

Bear in mind that camera lenses can enlarge and distort the ﬁeld of vision.

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.

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

1. Select the reverse gear.

Or: tap the

control in the upper section of the center console. If available, then tap the

function key in the

Infotainment system.

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Parking and maneuvering -> Park Distance Control (PDC) for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV Second Generation (2024-2025)

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