Get Park Distance Control Guide for Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

Go to a suitably qualified workshop as soon as possible in the event of a parking system fault.

No sensor or camera view, or the parking system has been switched off

The sensor area is switched off permanently if a sensor fails. The affected sensor area can be displayed by the

symbol and a grey image segment in the Infotainment system. The parking system is switched off completely if

necessary.

If there is a fault in the Park Distance Control, a signal tone will sound for several seconds when it is switched on. A

text notification may also be shown on the instrument cluster display.

1. Check whether one of the listed causes is present.

2. Switch the system on again once you have rectified the source of the fault.

3. If the problem persists, go to a correspondingly qualified workshop.

Park Assist is active and the vehicle brakes

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

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.

Park Assist is active and the parking manoeuvre is automatically cancelled

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

—The

button is pressed.

—The driver intervenes using the steering wheel.

—The driver door is opened.

—The time limit or number of manoeuvres for parking are exceeded.

—The TCS is switched off or is taking corrective action.

—There is a fault in the system.

Start the parking procedure again (→ Driving into a parking space).

Introduction

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

Fig. 1 In the Infotainment system: obstacle detection for

Park Distance Control (illustration).

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How the system works

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

vehicle.

Park Distance Control warns about an obstacle by means of colour segments on the Infotainment system screen and

acoustic signals → Fig. 1. The closer the vehicle drives towards an obstacle, the closer the segment will move

towards the vehicle as shown on the display →

.

Acoustic signals

An intermittent signal tone is given if a sufficiently short distance between the vehicle and an obstacle is detected.

The shorter the distance, the shorter the intervals. The acoustic signal will sound continuously if the obstacle is very

close. Do not drive on!

WARNING

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

within the system limits. The parking system is not a substitute for the full concentration of the driver. If this is not

observed, this can result in accidents, serious injuries and also damage to the vehicle.

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

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.

Displays

Red image segment: Obstacle close to the vehicle.Vehicle is at risk. Brake.

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

Grey image segment: Obstacle outside the path of the vehicle or faulty sensor area.

Switch manoeuvre braking off or on(depending on equipment).

System fault in the monitored area(depending on equipment level). The colour may vary.

Switch to rear view camera system.

Mute signal tones.

NOTICE

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

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Switching Park Distance Control on and off

Fig. 1 In the centre console: button for switching the Park

Distance Control on or off (with some equipment levels).

Switching on

1. Press the

button → Fig. 1.

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

Switching off

1. Press the

button.

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: the selector lever is moved to position .

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 and off in

the Infotainment system (→ Analogue instrument cluster).

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

1. Press the

button.

2. Switch the ignition off and then back on again.

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Switching Park Distance Control on and off (sensors only at rear)

Switching on Park Distance Control

The Park Distance Control switches on automatically if the reverse gear is engaged.

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: the selector lever is moved to position .

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Park Distance Control for Your Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

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