Get Rear Traffic Alert Guide for Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

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

Manoeuvring

1. Select reverse gear.

2. Press the

3. Release the steering wheel→

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

button.

. A diagram showing the current position

of the 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.

6. Correct the angle with the rotary knob if necessary→ Fig. 1

7. Push the rotary knob to the left

or right

to select the direction of travel.

8. Pull the rotary knob back

9. 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→

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, intervene 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 (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)

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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.

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

Also observe the information and warnings that apply to all Park Assist functions (→ Parking systems).

Switching on and off

1. Via the Assist systems menu in the instrument cluster .

Or: In the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu).

2. Switch Rear Traffic Alert on or off.

This setting can be saved in the user accounts of the personalisation function and can therefore change

automatically when the user account is changed.

How the system works

Rear Traffic Alert uses radar sensors in the rear bumper.

The system detects approaching or moving objects at the rear and to the sides of the vehicle→ Fig. 1 and warns the

driver when approaching an obstacle →

If the vehicle encounters an obstacle, the obstacle area is displayed in colour on the Infotainment system→ Fig. 2,

and an acoustic warning may also sound.

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Rear Traffic Alert for Your Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

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