Get Parking and manoeuvring -> Trailer Assist Guide for Volkswagen California Van Third Generation (2015-2024)

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.

—The boot 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. If the same trailer is always used, the

drawbar length must only be determined once.

1. 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 boot 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

LED

tail light clusters correctly.

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Switching on and manoeuvring the vehicle and trailer

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

the angle of the trailer using the switch for the exterior

mirrors.

Fig. 2 On the display of the instrument cluster: 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.

5

Current trailer position.

6

Target trailer position.

7

Zero position on the angle display.

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

1. Select reverse gear.

2. Press the

3. Release the steering wheel→

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

button.

.

1

. A diagram showing the current position of the

5

trailer appears on the instrument cluster display for orientation purposes → Fig. 2

.

5. Accelerate slowly and reverse the vehicle. Keep an eye on the area around the vehicle.

1

6. Correct the angle with the switch if necessary→ Fig. 1

.

2

3

7. Push the switch to the left

8. Pull the switch to the rear

or right

to select the direction of travel.

4

.

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

10. 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→

.

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

button is pressed.

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, take action by applying the brakes yourself.

● 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.

Rear Traffic Alert

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Parking and manoeuvring -> Trailer Assist for Your Volkswagen California Van Third Generation (2015-2024)

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