Parking and manoeuvring -> Rear Traffic Alert for Your Volkswagen E Golf 4 Door Second Generation (2017-2020)

Rear Traffic Alert  
Fig. 1 Illustration of Rear Traffic Alert: monitored area around the vehicle leaving the parking space.  
Fig. 2 Infotainment system screen display: Rear Traffic Alert.  
Please also observe the information and warnings that apply to all parking systems (→ Parking  
systems, General safety).  
Rear Traffic Alert monitors the traffic crossing behind the vehicle when reversing out of a parking  
space or manoeuvring.  
Switching on and off  
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OR: depending on the vehicle equipment, by means of the button for the driver assist systems (→  
Assist systems menu, Operation).  
OR: depending on the vehicle equipment, in the  
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Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu, Operation).  
Function  
Rear Traffic Alert functions using radar sensors in the rear bumper.  
Switch on the ignition.  
Switch on Rear Traffic Alert as required.  
Observe the acoustic signals and text messages on the instrument cluster display.  
If the Park Distance Control is deactivated, no warning can be given to the driver and the Rear Traffic  
Alert system will also be switched off temporarily.  
WARNING  
The intelligent technology used in the parking systems cannot overcome the laws of physics, and  
functions only within the system limits. This may 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.