Get Parking Guide for Volkswagen Caddy SUV Fifth Generation (2020-2025)

Parking the vehicle

Stopping the vehicle

Always park the vehicle on a suitable surface→

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The actions shouldalways be carried out in the given order:

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal until the engine has stopped.

2. For a manual gearbox, either depress the clutchcompletely or decouple.

3. If the vehicle has an automatic gearbox, move the selector lever to position .

4. Switch on the electronic parking brake .

5. Stop the engine and switch off the ignition (→ Switching off the engine). The indicator lamp in the

instrument cluster display lights up red.

6. If the vehicle has a manual gearbox, engage first gear on level ground and when facing uphill, or reverse gear if

facing downhill, and release the clutch pedal.

7. Take your foot off the brake pedal.

8. Turn the steering wheel slightly if necessary to engage the steering lock.

9. Exit the vehicle. Take all vehicle keys with you.

10. Please ensure that all occupants, in particular children, leave the vehicle.

11. Lock the vehicle.

Additional points for parking on uphill and downhill gradients

Before switching off the engine, turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels will roll against the kerb if the

parked vehicle starts to move.

—When facing downhill, turn the wheels so that they face the kerb.

—When facing uphill, turn the wheels so that they face the centre of the road.

WARNING

The components of the exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires and serious injuries.

● Never park the vehicle where parts of the exhaust system can come into contact with inflammable material

underneath the vehicle, e.g. undergrowth, leaves, dry grass, spilt fuel, oil etc.

WARNING

The vehicle may roll away if you leave and park the vehicle incorrectly. This can cause accidents and serious injuries.

● Before leaving the vehicle, ensure that the electronic parking brake is switched on and that the indicator lamp

in the instrument cluster display lights up red when the ignition is switched off.

● Never remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock when the vehicle is in motion. The steering lock may be

activated and you will no longer be able to steer or control the vehicle.

● Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle. They could release the electronic parking

brake, move the selector lever or gearshift lever and thus set the vehicle in motion.

● Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle. The engine can be started and electrical

equipment such as the window controls can be operated. This can cause serious injury.

● Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle. They could become trapped in the vehicle

in an emergency and may not be able to get themselves to safety. For example, locked vehicles may be subjected

to very high or very low temperatures depending on the season. This can cause serious injuries and illness or

fatalities, especially among small children.

NOTICE

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● Objects that protrude from the ground can damage the bumper and other components when parking the vehicle.

Always take care when driving into parking spaces with high kerbs or fixed boundaries. Stop before the wheels

touch the fixed boundaries or kerbs.

● Low-lying vehicle components such as the bumper, spoiler and parts of the running gear, engine or exhaust

system could be damaged. Drive carefully through dips in the road and also over driveways, ramps, kerbs and

other objects.

Please adhere to relevant legislation when stopping and parking your

vehicle.

Operating the electronic parking brake

Fig. 1 In the centre console: Button for the electronic

parking brake.

Switching on

—When the vehicle is stationary, pull and hold the → Fig. 1 button until the indicator lamp in the button lights up

yellow.

—The electronic parking brake is switched on if the indicator lamp in the button and the red indicator lamp in

the instrument cluster light up.

Switching off

—Switch on the ignition.

—Depress the brake pedal and press the → Fig. 1 button.

—OR: With the engine running, gently press the acceleratorwithout pressing the brake pedal.

—The indicator lamp in the button and the red indicator lamp in the instrument cluster go out.

Automatic switch-off for the electronic parking brake when driving off

The electronic parking brake is released automatically when driving off ifone of the following situations occurs when

the driver door is closed →

:

—Manual gearbox: The clutch is depressed fully before driving off.

—Automatic gearbox: A position is engaged or changed.

—Dual clutch gearbox(DSG): A position is engaged or changed.

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Pulling away on steep inclines or with increased vehicle loads

You can prevent the electronic parking brake from switching off automatically by pulling the → Fig. 1 button

upwards and holding it while moving off.

If higher engine power is required to move off, the electronic parking brake will be deactivated only when you release

the

button.

This makes pulling away with a heavy trailer load easier.

Automatic switch-on of the electronic parking brake if the driver does not leave the

vehicle correctly

The electronic parking brake may switch on automatically if the system detects that you have not left the vehicle

correctly →

.

—Automatic gearbox or dual clutch gearbox:a position is engaged. The electronic parking brake willnot be switched

on automatically when the selector lever is in position .

Automatic switch-on of the electronic parking brake in vehicles with manual gearbox

If the function is activated in the vehicle settings of the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu), the

electronic parking brake is switched on automatically when the ignition is switched off.

The electronic parking brake is not switched on automatically if the engine is running and the vehicle is left

incorrectly →

.

Emergency braking function

The emergency braking function should be used only in those situations where the vehicle cannot be stopped using

the foot brake→

!

—Pull and hold the button → Fig. 1. The vehicle brakes strongly. A signal tone sounds at the same time.

WARNING

The incorrect use of the electronic parking brake can cause accidents and serious injuries.

● Never use the electronic parking brake to brake the vehicle, except in emergencies. The braking distance is

considerably longer as only the rear wheels are braked in some cases. Always use the foot brake.

● Never press the accelerator if a position or gear has been selected and the engine is running. The vehicle could

move, even if the electronic parking brake is applied.

WARNING

The vehicle may roll away if you leave the vehicle incorrectly. This can lead to accidents, severe injuries and material

damage.

● Always park the vehicle in the specified order (→ Parking).

● Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the electronic parking brake is switched on and that the indicator

lamp lights up red on the instrument cluster when the ignition is switched off.

Manual gearbox: If the electronic parking brake is to be switched off to drive through a car

wash:

—Depress the brake pedal and press the → Fig. 1

button.

—Press and hold the button until the ignition has been switched

off.

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Troubleshooting

Electronic parking brake is switched on

The indicator lamp lights up red.

The holding force is insufficient in the current situation

The indicator lamp flashes red.

It is not possible to park the vehicle safely.

—Park the vehicle in a different place or on a level surface.

—Hold the electronic parking brake until the vehicle has started to drive off.

Fault in the electronic parking brake

The indicator lamp lights up yellow.

Drive to a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership or qualified workshop.

The electronic parking brake is not switching off automatically

The prerequisites for switching off are not met.

OR: The 12-volt vehicle battery is discharged.

—Check whether all requirements for switching off the electronic parking brake are met .

—Jump-start the vehicle (→ Jump starting).

Electronic parking brake makes noises

—Noises may be heard when the electronic parking brake is switched on and off.

—The brake pedal moves slightly when the electronic parking brake is switched on.

—If the electronic parking brake has not been used for a long period, the system will carry out occasional automatic

and acoustic checks when the vehicle is parked.

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Auto Hold function

Fig. 1 In the centre console: Auto Hold button

The Auto Hold function secures the vehicle against rolling away when stationary, without the vehicle having to be

held by the foot brake.

The hold function stops if the vehicle is driven off or if the prerequisites for the Auto Hold function are not met.

Prerequisites

—Driver door is closed.

—The engine is running.

If the selector lever is moved to the position, the Auto Hold function willnot switch on or will switch itself off. As a

result, the vehicle will not be held securely in a stationary position →

.

Switching on the Auto Hold function

—Press the

lamp

button → Fig. 1. The indicator lamp in the

button lights up yellow. The white indicator

lights up in the instrument cluster. Auto Hold is ready for use, but the vehicle is not necessarily

.

stationary →

If the Auto Hold function has been switched on before switching the ignition off, the function remains switched on

when the ignition is switched on the next time.

Keeping the vehicle stationary with the Auto Hold function

—Make sure that the Auto Hold function is switched on.

—Bring the vehicle to a standstill using the brake (→ Parking).

—Manual gearbox: Either keep the clutchfully depressed or shift to neutral.

—Release the brake. The green indicator lamp

analogue instrument cluster: The green indicator lamp lights up. The vehicle is being kept stationary by the Auto

Hold function →

lights up in the instrument cluster displayVehicles with an

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Switching off the Auto Hold function

—Press the

button → Fig. 1. The indicator lamp in the

button goes out.

The electronic parking brake switches on automatically to stop the vehicle securely. However, the electronic parking

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brake will not switch on if the brake pedal is pressed when the Auto Hold function is switched of→f

.

Switching off the Auto Hold function temporarily using the

button

It may be necessary to turn the Auto Hold function off once temporarily to enable the vehicle to roll more easily when

manoeuvring.

—With the engine switched on, depress the brake pedal.

—Press the

button. The Auto Hold function is switched off.

The Auto Hold function will be reactivated as soon as the brake pedal is depressed when the vehicle has come to a

standstill.

WARNING

The intelligent Auto Hold function cannot overcome the laws of physics, and operates only within the limits of the

system. Do not let the extra convenience afforded by the Auto Hold function tempt you into taking any safety risks

when driving.

● Make sure that the indicator lamp or lights up green or red on the instrument cluster display if the

vehicle is to be held securely. The vehicle is being held with the Auto Hold function when the indicator lamp is

green; the electronic parking brake is applied when the lamp is red.

● Never leave the vehicle if the engine is running and the Auto Hold function is switched on.

● In some cases, the Auto Hold function cannot hold the vehicle sufficiently on uphill gradients or brake it

sufficiently on downhill gradients, e.g. if the ground is slippery or icy.

NOTICE

Always switch off the Auto Hold function before driving into a car wash. Damage could otherwise be caused as a

result of the electronic parking brake switching on automatically.

Safety notes on the parking systems

The parking systems include the following:

—Park Distance Control .

—Rear view camera system .

—Park Assist .

—Rear Traffic Alert (→ Rear Traffic Alert).

—Trailer manoeuvring system (Trailer Assist) .

The available systems depend on the vehicle equipment level.

Limits of sensors and cameras

There are various sensors and cameras on the vehicle which detect and monitor the area around the vehicle by means

of ultrasound, radar waves and optical systems. The various parking systems use different combinations of the

sensors. Common to all sensors is the fact that they are subject to technical and physical limits →

.

—The sensors or cameras may not detect some objects, e.g. trailer drawbars, thin bars, fences, posts, trees, very low

or high obstacles, and boot lids that are open or being opened.

—The detection ranges of the sensors have blind spots in which obstacles and people are not registered.

—In some cases, dirt or ice and water on the sensors and cameras could be registered as an obstacle or impair

detection of objects. The sensor visibility may be impaired by dirt and snow or also residue from cleaning agents or

coatings.

—External sources of sound and certain surfaces on objects and clothing may influence the sensors' signals. In

certain circumstances, the systems will be unable to detect or properly detect people and objects.

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—It may be difficult or impossible to see objects such as narrow posts or railings on the screen because of its low

resolution or poor light conditions.

—The cameras show only two-dimensional images on the screen. The lack of depth of field means that potholes and

protruding objects on the ground may only be detected with difficulty, or may not be detected at all.

—The system displays the orientation lines irrespective of the area surrounding the vehicle. There is no automatic

obstacle detection. Drivers must judge for themselves whether the vehicle will fit into the parking space.

WARNING

The intelligent technology used in the parking systems cannot overcome the laws of physics, and functions only

within the system limits. Never let the extra convenience afforded by the parking systems tempt you into taking any

risks when driving. The parking systems cannot replace the full concentration of the driver.

● Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.

● Unintentional vehicle movements can cause serious injury.

● Keep looking in the direction in which you are parking and at the relevant area surrounding the vehicle.

● Do not allow the displays in the instrument cluster and the images shown in the Infotainment system to distract

you from the traffic.

● Always monitor the area around the vehicle as the parking systems will not always detect infants, animals and

objects.

● The parking systems have blind spots in which obstacles and people are not registered.

● External sources of sound and certain surfaces on objects and clothing may influence the sensors' signals. In

certain circumstances, the systems will be unable to detect or properly detect people and objects.

● Certain objects, for example narrow posts or railings, may be difficult or impossible to see on the screen because

of its low resolution or poor light conditions.

● If objects are approached too quickly, the response times for the signals and displays of the parking systems may

not be fast enough for a warning to be issued.

NOTICE

The ultrasound sensors may not always be able to detect objects such as trailer drawbars, thin bars, fences, posts,

trees and open or opening boot lids. This can result in damage to your vehicle.

NOTICE

Observe a distance of 50 cm from walls and buildings in parking spaces without kerbs in order to avoid damage to

the vehicle.

NOTICE

If an ultrasound sensor fails, the corresponding ultrasound sensor group area is switched off and cannot be

reactivated until the fault has been rectified. Consult a qualified workshop in the event of a system fault.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends using a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership for this

purpose.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends that drivers practise using the parking systems in a traffic-

calmed area or car park to allow them to familiarise themselves with the systems and their functions.

Automatic braking intervention

The automatic braking intervention serves to reduce collisions.

If the vehicle is equipped with the automatic braking intervention function, this can initiate emergency braking as

soon as an obstacle is detected when driving forward and reversing.

The following systems may be available depending on the vehicle equipment:

—Manoeuvre braking function of Park Distance Control .

—Emergency braking function of Park Assist .

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—Rear Traffic Alert emergency braking function (→ Rear Traffic Alert).

When does an automatic braking intervention take place?

The following prerequisites must be met for an automatic braking intervention:

—The vehicle does not exceed a maximum speed of around 10 km/h(6 mph) when manoeuvring.

—A parking system is active.

—An obstacle is detected by the system.

The automatic braking intervention does not take place if Park Distance Control has been activated automatically

when driving forwards (→ Park Distance Control).

What happens when an automatic braking intervention takes place?

—The vehicle is braked.

—OR: The vehicle is braked to a standstill and can then be held for around 1.5 secondsS. tep on the brake!

Switching off

—The automatic braking intervention function is switched off as soon as a parking system is deactivated.

—The manoeuvre braking function can be permanently deactivated. Press the button on the control panel in the

centre console (→ Driver side). Then touch the

function button in the Infotainment system and adjust the

setting.

—You can cancel the automatic braking intervention performed by manoeuvre braking by pressing the accelerator→

.

Switching on

—The automatic braking intervention function is active as soon as a parking system has been activated.

—Manoeuvre braking is activated automatically each time the ignition is switched on, provided that the function has

not been permanently deactivated in the Infotainment system.

Things to note for trailer towing

If an electrically connected trailer is hitched to the factory-fitted towing bracket, the following restrictions apply :

—The manoeuvre braking function is deactivated automatically.

The parking system must be manually deactivated for trailer towing if a non-factory-fitted towing bracket is used.

WARNING

Do not let the automatic braking intervention triggered of the parking systems tempt you to take any risks while

driving. In some situations the automatic brake intervention can only work in a limited way or not at all. Collisions

with obstacles can cause injuries to persons and vehicle damage. The system is not a substitute for the full

concentration of the driver.

● Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the parking systems.

● Always be prepared to brake and steer the vehicle yourself.

● Do not take any safety risks.

● React appropriately to the warnings and driving recommendations of the parking systems.

● Automatic braking intervention of the park assist steering is terminated after approximately 1.5 seconds. Depress

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the brake pedal of the vehicle yourself following the automatic braking intervention.

Switch off the parking system if automatic braking intervention takes place too frequently, e.g. when driving

on offroad terrain.

If the Park Distance Control’s manoeuvre braking function has intervened, the function is inactive for

five metres in the same direction of travel or is operational again after a change in the direction of travel.

After emergency braking of the park assist steering, the parking manoeuvre is

terminated.

After the Rear Traffic Alert has performed emergency braking, another automatic braking intervention may

only take place after 10 seconds.

The automatic braking intervention is deactivated if the doors, sliding doors, wing doors or boot lid are

open.

Introduction

The Park Distance Control assists the driver when manoeuvring and parking.

Park Distance Control detects the distance from an obstacle by means of sensors in the front and rear areas of the

vehicle. If there is an obstacle in the detection range of the sensors, the system indicates this on the Infotainment

system screen and by means of signal tones.

Things to note for trailer towing

The rear sensors for Park Distance Control are not switched on if the factory-fitted towing bracket is electrically

connected to a trailer.

WARNING

The intelligent technology used in the parking systems cannot overcome the laws of physics, and functions only

within the system limits. If this is not observed, this can result in accidents, serious injuries and also damage to the

vehicle.

● The parking system is not a substitute for the full concentration of the driver.

NOTICE

The collision area has been reached at the latest when the penultimate segment is displayed. Do not drive on!

NOTICE

The vehicle must be moved a few metres forwards or backwards in order to scan and display the side areas in full. An

obstacle entering these areas from the outside will not be displayed.

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Switching Park Distance Control on and off

Fig. 1 In the centre console touch panel: Button for assist

systems for parking and manoeuvring.

Switching on Park Distance Control

Park Distance Control is switched on automatically when reverse gear is engaged or if the vehicle rolls backwards.

—OR: Touch the

button in the centre console touch panel→ Fig. 1. If necessary, then touch the function

button in the Infotainment system.

Switching off Park Distance Control

Park Distance Control is switched off automatically when the vehicle is driven forwards at a speed of more than

15 km/h (9 mph).

—OR: Engage the parking lock .

—OR: Touch the

function button in the Infotainment system.

button in the centre console touch panel→ Fig. 1.

Automatic activation when driving forwards (depending on vehicle equipment)

Park Distance Control switches itself on automatically if the vehicle approaches an obstacle in front of the vehicle

when driving forwards at a speed of less than 15 km/h (9 mph). Automatic activation can be switched on in the

Infotainment system:

—Touch the

button in the centre console touch panel→ Fig. 1.

function button in the Infotainment system and adjust the setting.

Automatic activation takes place only once. Renewed automatic activation is possible under the following conditions:

—The ignition is switched off then back on again.

—OR: The parking lock is engaged.

—OR: Park Distance Control is deactivated and the electronic parking brake is applied.

—OR: You are driving forwards at a speed of more than 15 km/h(9 mph).

—OR: Automatic activation is switched on again in the Infotainment system.

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Screen display

Fig. 1 On the Infotainment system screen: Park Distance

Control display with steering wheel angle and obstacles.

Red segment:Vehicle is at risk. Brake!

Yellow segment: Obstacle in the vehicle’s path.Vehicle is at risk. Adjust the steering wheel angle.

Grey segment: Obstacle outside of the vehicle's path.

System fault in the scanned area. The colour may vary.

Mute signal tones.

Switch to rear view camera system.

The vehicle approaching an obstacle is displayed in several segments on the Infotainment system and this is backed

up by acoustic signals. The display may vary depending on the situation.

The collision area has been reached at the latest when the penultimate segment is displayed.Do not drive on!

NOTICE

Visual and acoustic warnings are given only for obstacles in the vehicle path.

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Troubleshooting

The system behaves differently than expected

This could have various causes:

—The sensors are dirty(→ Vehicle care, exterior). The sensor visibility may be impaired by dirt and snow or also

residue from cleaning agents or coatings.

—Only the scanned area to the front of the vehicle is shown on the Infotainment system display in vehicles with a

factory-fitted towing bracket and a trailer with an electrical connection to the vehicle .

—The vehicle is damaged in the area of the sensors, e.g. caused by parking collisions.

—The detection ranges of the sensors are blocked by add-on parts, e.g. bicycle carriers.

—Changes have been made to the paintwork in the area of the sensors or structural modifications have been made,

e.g. on the running gear.

—The ultrasound signal is subject to interference from external noise sources, e.g. rough tarmac surface or

cobblestones.

No sensor visibility, fault message, system switches itself off

The sensor area is switched off permanently if a sensor fails. Thesymbol in the Infotainment system can show the

affected sensor area. The parking system is switched off completely if necessary.

An acoustic warning is given and a text message may appear on the instrument cluster display as necessary if the

Park Distance Control is faulty.

Possible solution

—Switch off the system temporarily.

—Check whether any of the causes described apply.

—Clean the sensors or remove stickers or accessories from the sensors and cameras (→ Vehicle care, exterior).

—Check whether any damage is visible.

—You can switch the system back on again once you have rectified the cause of the problem.

—If the system still fails to respond as expected, have the system checked by a qualified workshop or a Volkswagen

Commercial Vehicles dealership.

It can take a few seconds for the acoustic or visual signals to be

emitted.

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Introduction

The rear view camera system in the rear of the vehicle makes it easier for the driver to see behind the vehicle and

provides support for parking manoeuvres.

The rear view camera system shows the area behind the vehicle on the Infotainment system screen. Depending on

the operating mode and equipment specification, orientation lines support the view to the rear.

Parking modes

Depending on equipment, the following views are available for the rear view camera system:

Perpendicular parking:

orientation lines assist reverse parking at a right angle to the road.

Crossing traffic:

shows the area behind and beside the vehicle with a wide angle.

Trailer support:

Shows the area immediately behind the vehicle with orientation lines.

WARNING

The intelligent technology used in the parking systems cannot overcome the laws of physics, and functions only

within the system limits. If this is not observed, this can result in accidents, serious injuries and also damage to the

vehicle.

● The parking system is not a substitute for the full concentration of the driver.

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Switching the rear view camera system on and off

Switching on

—Select reverse gear.

—OR: Touch the

button for parking systems in the centre console touch panel (→ Driver side). If necessary, then

touch the

function button in the Infotainment system.

Switching off

The rear view camera system is switched off automatically when the vehicle is driven forwards at a speed of more

than 15 km/h (9 mph).

—OR: Touch the

function button in the Infotainment system.

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Screen display

Fig. 1 Infotainment system screen display: Trailer support.

The functions and displays of the images of the rear view camera system are dependent on the specification package

and can vary.

Trailer support

In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket, the trailer support function can be used when approaching a trailer

drawbar.

Orientation lines are displayed in the Infotainment system→ Fig. 1.

—Green lines Distance to towing bracket.

—Yellow line: Pre-calculated direction of the towing bracket depending on the angle of the steering wheel.

Functions and symbols of the rear view camera system

You can make settings via the function buttons when the rear view camera system is switched on. Some setting

options depend on the vehicle equipment.

Close current display.

Adjusting display: brightness, contrast, colour.

Switch to Park Distance Control .

Show Park Distance Control display.

Hide Park Distance Control display.

Switch to “Perpendicular parking”.

Switch to “Crossing traffic”.

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Switch to “Trailer support”.

Parking perpendicular to the road

Fig. 1 Infotainment system screen display: driving into a

parking space using the rear view camera system.

Key to Fig. 1:

Choose parking space.

Drive towards the selected parking space.

Align the vehicle in the parking space.

1

Road.

2

Selected parking space.

3

Lateral boundaries of selected parking space.

4

Rear limit of the parking space.

Red line: boundary or safety clearance.

Yellow lines: the vehicle's path depending on the steering wheel angle.

Green lines boundary lines.

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Driving into a parking space

—Before driving past the selected parking space, touch the button for parking systems on the centre console

touch panel (→ Driver side). If necessary, then touch the function button in the Infotainment system.

2

—Position the vehicle in front of the parking space→ Fig. 1

.

—Steer so that the yellow lines lead into the parking space. The green and yellow lines must be aligned with the side

3

limit lines

.

4

—Stop when the red line reaches the rear boundary

.

The system displays the orientation lines irrespective of the area surrounding the vehicle. There is no

automatic obstacle detection. Drivers must judge for themselves whether the vehicle will fit into the parking

space.

Troubleshooting

The system behaves differently than expected

This could have various causes:

—The camera is dirty (→ Vehicle care, exterior). The camera visibility may be impaired by dirt and snow or also

residue from cleaning agents or coatings.

—The vehicle is damaged in the area around the camera, e.g. caused by parking collisions.

—The detection range of the camera is blocked by add-on parts, e.g. bicycle carriers.

—Changes have been made to the paintwork in the area of the camera or structural modifications have been made,

e.g. on the running gear.

No camera visibility, fault message, system switches itself off

—Clean the camera or remove stickers or accessories from the camera (→ Vehicle care, exterior).

—Check whether any damage is visible.

Possible solution

—Switch off the system temporarily.

—Check whether any of the causes described apply.

—You can switch the system back on again once you have rectified the cause of the problem.

—If the system still fails to respond as expected, have the system checked by a qualified workshop or a Volkswagen

Commercial Vehicles dealership.

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Introduction

Park Assist shows parking spaces that are suitable for parking and assists the driver when driving into and out of

parking spaces.

Park Assist is an extension of Park Distance Control.

Park Assist steers the vehicle automatically. The driver must control the accelerator, gear changes and brake

(→ Parking systems).

The following functions are supported:

—Displaying a suitable parking space.

—Selecting a parking mode

—Driving into suitable parallel and bay parking spaces,

—Driving out of a parallel parking space.

Please also observe the text messages in the instrument cluster display and the Infotainment system.

WARNING

The intelligent technology used in the parking systems cannot overcome the laws of physics, and functions only

within the system limits. If this is not observed, this can result in accidents, serious injuries and also damage to the

vehicle.

● The parking system is not a substitute for the full concentration of the driver.

●Always keep your eye on the parking direction and the area around the vehicle because small children, animals

and objects are not always detected.

WARNING

Fast rotational steering wheel movements can cause serious injury.

● During the manoeuvring operation, do not reach for the steering wheel until prompted to do so by the system.

● Exception: If a dangerous situation occurs, intervene and take over the steering.

NOTICE

Park Assist uses parked vehicles, the kerb and other objects as guidance. Please ensure that the wheels and tyres are

not damaged when parking the vehicle. If necessary, stop the parking procedure in good time to prevent damage to

the vehicle.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends that you practise using the parking assist system in a traffic-

calmed area or car park. This will allow you to familiarise yourself with the system and its functions in a safer

environment.

Any equipment that has been retrofitted to the vehicle, e.g. bicycle carriers, can prevent Park Assist from

functioning properly and may cause damage.

Park Assist cannot be activated if the vehicle detects an electrically connected trailer (→ Trailer

towing).

When carrying out parking manoeuvres, the vehicle may be braked if the driver accelerates too

strongly.

The parking function and the acoustic warnings will be deactivated if other functions are operated on the

Infotainment system during a parking operation.

Park Assist switches itself off if the driver door, sliding door and/or the boot lid or wing door are

open.

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Prerequisites

Park Assist has system-related limitations. For example, if you are on a tight bend, Park Assist cannot help you to park

the vehicle or drive out of parking spaces.

The following conditions must be met to drive into and out of a parking space:

—The traction control system(TCS) must be switched on .

—Distance: maintain a distance of 0.5–2.0 metres when driving past the parking space.

—The parking space meets the dimensions required by Park Assist.

—Speed when driving past the parking space(parallel parking): maximum 40 km/h(25 mph).

—Speed when driving past the parking space(bay parking space): maximum 20 km/h(12 mph).

—For parking spaces parallel to the road: Minimum length of the parking space:vehicle length + 0.8 metres.

—For parking spaces perpendicular to the side of the road: Minimum width of the parking space:vehicle width +

0.95 metres.

—Speed when parking: maximum 7 km/h (4 mph). Automatic braking intervention can occur.

The parking manoeuvre can be continued after the automatic brake intervention.

Automatic brake intervention occurs a maximum of once per move. A parking manoeuvre will be terminated if a

speed of approximately 7 km/h (4 mph) is exceeded.

WARNING

Do not let Park Assist tempt you to take any risks while driving – this can cause accidents. The system is not a

substitute for the full concentration of the driver.

● Park Assist has system-related limitations. In some situations the automatic brake intervention can only work in a

limited way or not at all.

● You should always be prepared to brake the vehicle yourself.

● Automatic braking intervention is ended after approximately 1.5 seconds. Depress the brake pedal of the vehicle

yourself following the automatic braking intervention.

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Looking for a parking space

Fig. 1 In the Infotainment system: Preferred parking space

(blue vehicle) and other parking spaces (illustration).

1

2

Number of detected parking spaces.

Possible parking modes(maximum of two parking spaces on each side of the road:)

—Reversing into a parallel parking space.

—Reversing into a perpendicular parking space.

—Driving forwards into a perpendicular parking space.

Looking for a parking space

—Touch the

button in the centre console touch panel (→ Driver side).

function button in the Infotainment system.

—Observing the traffic around you, drive slowly past a row of parked vehicles.

—Park Assist automatically searches for possible parking spaces.

—Park Assist automatically selects a parking space and shows this as the preferred parking space(blue vehicle) in the

2

Infotainment system → Fig. 1

.

Changing the parking space

It is possible to change the parking space, e.g. from perpendicular to parallel parking, if other parking spaces on the

road are displayed:

2

—Touch the desired parking space on the Infotainment system screen→ Fig. 1

.

2

—Touch the symbol

.

—The display is updated. The desired parking space is now displayed as the preferred parking space(blue vehicle).

Park Assist can be activated retroactively. If a suitable parking space was driven past before, it is

displayed.

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If Park Assist is not activated, any detected parking spaces→ Fig. 1

Control display.

may be shown in the Park Distance

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Driving into a parking space

Fig. 1 On the display of the instrument cluster: Parking

parallel to the road (illustration).

Looking for a parking space.

Driving into a parking space.

Manoeuvre in the parking space

1

2

3

4

5

6

Prompt to drive forward

Your vehicle

Parking space detected

Prompt to brake.

Progress bar (remaining relative distance).

Request to drive backwards (with progress display).

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Fig. 2 On the display of the instrument cluster: Prompt to change direction forwards and backwards.

Driving into a parking space with active Park Assist

Prerequisites:

✓ Park Assist has been activated.

✓ A preferred parking mode(parking area) is displayed in the Infotainment system.

—Touch the

function button in the Infotainment system.

—OR: Select reverse gear for a parking space at the rear of the vehicle.

—Release the steering wheel.

—Observe text messages and displays for the parking operation on the instrument cluster display.

—Accelerate carefully.

—Brake when an acoustic signal sounds, the display appears, or a text message appears in the instrument cluster

display.

—Brake and change gear accordingly if a direction change is indicated in the instrument cluster→ Fig. 2.

—It may be necessary to perform several parking moves. When the parking procedure is completed, a text message is

displayed in the instrument cluster.

Always wait until Park Assist has completed the turning movements of the steering wheel at the end of each parking

manoeuvre in order to achieve an optimum parking result.

Switch off the engine and stop the vehicle (→ Parking).

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Subsequently activating Park Assist

Prerequisites:

✓ The parking manoeuvre has been started, but Park Assist is not activated.

Reverse parking:

Reverse gear has been selected. The Park Distance Control display is switched on.

—Touch the

—If necessary, change your preferred parking space(shown as a blue vehicle).

—Touch the function button in the Infotainment system to start the parking manoeuvre.

function button to start Park Assist.

—Release the steering wheel and follow all actions as described above.

Driving forwards into a parking space:

The vehicle has been driven forwards into a parking space.

—Touch the

button in the centre console touch panel (→ Driver side).

function button in the Infotainment system.

function button in the Infotainment system to start the parking manoeuvre.

—OR: Select reverse gear .

—Release the steering wheel and follow all actions as described above.

You can also activate Park Assist independently of these parking situations. Available parking spaces are displayed

automatically (→ Looking for a parking space).

If a parking manoeuvre was cancelled, you need to reactivate Park Assist in the Infotainment system to

continue the parking manoeuvre.

The lane that is displayed in the Infotainment system during a parking process is a schematic representation.

It does not correspond to the actual parking procedure performed by the park assist.

Driving out of a parking space

Fig. 1 In the Infotainment system: Driving out of a parking

space (illustration).

1

2

Target position.

Vehicle in the parking space.

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Version 1

—Start the engine.

—Depress and hold the brake pedal.

—Activate parking assistant (→ Driving into a parking space).

—Press the turn signal lever for the side of the street where the parking space is that you want to get out of.

—Touch the

function button on the Infotainment system screen.

—Observe the text messages on the instrument cluster display.

—Observe the display of the parking procedure in the display of the instrument cluster.

Version 2

—Start the engine.

—Depress and hold the brake pedal.

—Activate parking assistant (→ Driving into a parking space).

—Press the turn signal lever for the side of the street where the parking space is that you want to get out of.

—Engage selector lever position .

—Observe the text messages on the instrument cluster display.

—Observe the display of the parking procedure in the display of the instrument cluster.

Brake when an acoustic signal sounds, the display lights up, or when the request to drive forwards appears on the

instrument cluster display.

Continue the procedure for driving out of the parking space until a text message on the instrument cluster display

and possibly an acoustic signal indicate that the procedure has been completed.

WARNING

Drive the vehicle out of the parking space only when permitted by the traffic situation.

The lane that is displayed in the Infotainment system during a parking process is a schematic representation.

It does not correspond to the actual parking procedure performed by the park assist.

Troubleshooting

The system behaves differently than expected

This could have various causes:

—The sensors are dirty(→ Vehicle care, exterior). The sensor visibility may be impaired by dirt and snow or also

residue from cleaning agents or coatings.

—The system requirements must be met (→ Park Assist).

—The sensors are covered by water.

—The vehicle is damaged in the area of the sensors, e.g. caused by parking collisions.

—The detection ranges of the sensors are blocked by add-on parts, e.g. bicycle carriers.

—Changes have been made to the paintwork in the area of the sensors or structural modifications have been made,

e.g. on the vehicle front end or the running gear.

—The ultrasound signal is subject to interference from external noise sources, e.g. rough tarmac surface or

cobblestones.

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No sensor visibility, fault message, system switches itself off

Park Assist is switched off permanently if one of the sensors has failed.

—Clean the sensors or remove stickers or accessories from the sensors and cameras (→ Vehicle care, exterior).

—Check whether any damage is visible.

Possible solution

—Switch off the system temporarily.

—Check whether any of the causes described apply.

—You can switch the system back on again once you have rectified the cause of the problem.

—If the system still fails to respond as expected, have the system checked by a qualified workshop or a Volkswagen

Commercial Vehicles dealership.

Automatic cancellation of driving in/out of a parking space

Park Assist automatically cancels a parking procedure if one of the following criteria is met:

—The

function button is pressed.

—A speed of around 7 km/h (4 mph) is exceeded for a second time during the same parking procedure after a speed

reduction.

—The driver intervenes using the steering wheel.

—The parking procedure was not completed within approximately six minutes of activating the automatic steering

intervention.

—There is a system fault(system is temporarily unavailable).

—TCS is switched off.

—TCS or ESC actively intervene.

Automatic braking intervention to minimise damage

In some countries, Park Assist can assist the driver with an automatic braking intervention in certain situations

(→ Park Assist).

Depending on the vehicle equipment and certain conditions, e.g. weather, load or inclination of the vehicle, Park

Assist can automatically brake the vehicle before an obstacle. Following this intervention, the driver must depress the

brake pedal.

The parking manoeuvre is ended if an automatic braking intervention occurs.

Introduction

Trailer Assist helps the driver when reversing or manoeuvring the vehicle when towing a trailer.

The trailer manoeuvring system steers a trailer and is operated by pushing and pulling the switch for setting the

exterior mirror. The driver must control the accelerator, gear changes and brake!

System limits

Please note the following to ensure the system works correctly:

—The camera is clean and free from snow and ice.

—The camera is free from stickers and other objects.

—The drawbar is not covered.

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—The load compartment lid is closed.

NOTICE

Risk of vehicle damage. Trailer Assist is not oriented to the vehicle environment and does not detect any obstacles

in the surrounding area.

● Check whether there is sufficient space to manoeuvre the trailer.

● Observe the movement of the trailer and cancel the manoeuvre if necessary in order to avoid damage. On rare

occasions the trailer may behave differently, even when Trailer Assist is operated correctly.

● Do not rely solely on the instrument cluster displays.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends that drivers practise using the trailer manoeuvring system in a

traffic-calmed area or car park to familiarise themselves with the system and its functions.

If there is no driver interaction within approximately three minutes, the manoeuvre is terminated and Trailer

Assist is ended.

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Prerequisites

Determining the drawbar length

The drawbar length must be re-determined every time the trailer is changed.

—Perform turning and cornering manoeuvres with the trailer. The more varied the turning and cornering

manoeuvres, the more manoeuvring options the trailer manoeuvring system will detect for the trailer.

There is a maximum of four limit positions for the angle display: approx. 30°, 45°, 60° and 75°.

Fulfilling requirements

The following prerequisites must be met for the trailer manoeuvring system to function:

—A trailer with a maximum of two rigid axles is attached and electrically connected.

—Driver door and load compartment lid are closed.

—Engine running.

—Vehicle is stationary.

—ESC is switched on.

—Exterior mirrors are not folded in.

For technical reasons, the trailer manoeuvring system cannot always detect trailers with an LED tail light

cluster correctly.

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Switching on and manoeuvring the vehicle and trailer

Fig. 1 On the display of the instrument cluster: operating

the trailer manoeuvring system.

Key to :

Adjusting the angle of the trailer using the switch for the exterior mirrors.

Adjusting the direction of travel of the trailer.

1

Switch for exterior mirror adjustment.

2

Align the trailer to the left.

3

Align the trailer to the right.

4

Reverse the vehicle and move the trailer towards the target position.

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Current trailer position.

6

Target trailer position.

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7

Zero position on the angle display.

Check the requirements before using the trailer manoeuvring system (→ Trailer manoeuvring system):

—Select reverse gear.

—Tap the

function button in the Infotainment system.

—Release the steering wheel (→ Trailer manoeuvring system).

1

—Tilt the switch until the desired direction is reached→ Fig. 1

. A diagram showing the current position of the

5

trailer appears on the instrument cluster display for orientation purposes

.

—Accelerate slowly and reverse the vehicle. Observe the surrounding area (→ Trailer manoeuvring system).

1

—Correct the angle with the switch if necessary

.

2

3

—Push the switch to the left

—Pull the switch to the rear

or right

to select the direction of travel.

4

.

—Reverse and drive forwards until the required position is reached.

—The manoeuvring operation has been completed when a corresponding message is displayed on the instrument

cluster. A signal tone may also sound.

Automatic braking intervention

The driver is responsible for braking in time (→ Trailer manoeuvring system).

An automatic braking intervention may occur and the function may be cancelled in the following situations:

—Speed of approximately 6–8 km/h (3–5 mph) is exceeded.

—Steering interventions by driver.

—Diver door is open.

—The

function button is activated in the Infotainment system.

WARNING

Risk of injury. Fast rotational steering wheel movements can cause serious injury.

● When manoeuvring, do not reach for the steering wheel until prompted to do so by the system.

● Exception: If a dangerous situation occurs, intervene and take over the steering.

WARNING

Risk of injury. Do not let the automatic braking intervention tempt you to take any risks while driving, as this can

cause accidents. The system is not a substitute for the full concentration of the driver.

● Trailer Assist has system-related limitations. In some situations the automatic brake intervention can only work in

a limited way or not at all.

● If a dangerous situation occurs, intervene and take over the steering.

● The automatic braking intervention is ended after approximately 1.5 seconds at vehicle standstill.

● Depress the brake pedal of the vehicle yourself following the automatic braking intervention.

The exterior mirrors cannot be adjusted while Trailer Assist is

active.

Troubleshooting

No camera visibility, fault message, system switches itself off

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—Clean the camera or remove stickers or accessories from the camera (→ Vehicle care, exterior).

—Check whether any damage is visible.

The system behaves differently than expected

This could have various causes:

—The camera is dirty (→ Vehicle care, exterior). The camera visibility may be impaired by dirt and snow or also

residue from cleaning agents or coatings.

—The system requirements must be met (→ Trailer manoeuvring system).

—The camera is covered by water.

—The vehicle is damaged in the area around the camera, e.g. caused by parking collisions.

—The detection range of the camera is blocked by add-on parts, e.g. bicycle carriers.

—Changes have been made to the paintwork around the camera or the construction has been modified, e.g. vehicle

front end or the running gear.

Possible solution

—Switch off the system temporarily.

—Check whether any of the causes described apply.

—You can switch the system back on again once you have rectified the cause of the problem.

—If the system still fails to respond as expected, have the system checked by a qualified workshop or a Volkswagen

Commercial Vehicles dealership.

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Rear Traffic Alert

Fig. 1 Illustration of Rear Traffic Alert: Monitored area

around the vehicle leaving the parking space.

Fig. 2 On the Infotainment system screen: Rear Traffic

Alert display (depends on equipment).

Rear Traffic Alert monitors crossing traffic when reversing out of a parking space or manoeuvring.

Red segment indicates a critical situation behind the vehicle.

Yellow segment indicates a potentially critical situation behind the vehicle.

Please also observe the information and warnings that apply to all parking systems(→ Parking systems).

Switching on and off

—By means of the Assist systems menu in the instrument cluster.

—OR: Depending on the vehicle equipment, by pressing the button for the driver assist systems (→ Assist systems

menu).

—OR: Depending on the vehicle equipment, in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings

menu).

How the system works

Rear Traffic Alert uses radar sensors in the rear bumper.

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