Get Park Distance Control (PDC) -> Operation Guide for Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Sixth Generation (2008-2017)

NOTICE

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Things like trailer draw bars, thin rods, fences, trees, narrow painted vertical poles, posts,

or a rear hatch that is opening may not be detected by the Park Distance Control sensors and

could damage the vehicle.

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If you continue driving closer to an object that the Park Distance Control has already

detected and reported, the object may disappear from the sensor range and may no longer be

detected. This is especially true for low or high objects. The system will no longer sound

warnings about these objects. Ignoring signals from the Park Distance Control system could

result in serious damage to the vehicle.

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The sensors in the bumpers can be damaged or become misaligned in low speed impacts

and parking maneuvers. Damaged or misaligned sensors cannot accurately detect or report

objects that might be within range of the PDC system.

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To help make sure that the system works properly, always keep the sensors in the bumpers

clean and free of snow and ice; do not cover the sensors with stickers or other objects.

When cleaning the sensors with power washers or steam cleaners, only spray the sensors

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directly for a very short time, and always keep the washer nozzle at least 4 inches (10 cm) from

the sensors.

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Noise from rough roads, cobblestones, other vehicles and the surrounding area, for

example, can prevent the Park Distance Control system from accurately detecting and

reporting people and objects that may be within range of the sensors.

ꢀ Aftermarket components such as bicycle racks can impair the function of the Park Distance

Control system.

Volkswagen recommends practicing with the Park Distance Control system in a location or

parking space with no traffic in order to become familiar with the system and how it works.

Applicable only in the United States

Operation

Fig. 145 In the front and rear bumpers: Park Distance Control system sensors.

Fig. 146 In the center console: Button to switch the Park Distance Control system on or off.

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The Park Distance Control (PDC) uses ultrasonic sensors to determine the distance from the front or

rear bumpers to an obstacle. There are 4 sensors for the PDC located in rear bumper (B) and

additional sensors in the front bumper (A) ⇒ fig. 145 (arrows).

The intermittent and permanent signal chimes given by the front PDC sensors are of a higher pitch

than those given by the rear PDC sensors. This is a standard feature.

The warning signals can be adjusted in the Infotainment system menu ⇒ Infotainment system.

Switching the Park Distance Control (PDC) system on and off

In order to

Operation (when the ignition is switched on)

Press the ꢀ button once.

Manually activate PDC:

Manually deactivate PDC:

Push the ꢀ button again.

Manually deactivate the

display (sound stays

active):

Press a function selection button on the factory-installed Infotainment

system

OR: Tap the ꢁ function key on the screen.

Shift into Reverse (R).

Automatically activate

PDC:

OR: Depending on vehicle equipment, when the vehicle rolls

backwards.

Automatically deactivate

PDC:

Shift into Park (P).

OR: Drive forward faster than about 5–10 mph (10–15 km/h).

Tap the ꢀ function key.

Mute the PDC volume:

Changing from mini PDC

display to full-screen

mode.

Shift into Reverse (R).

OR: Depending on vehicle equipment, when the vehicle rolls

backwards.

OR: Tap the mini PDC function key.

In order to

Operation (when the ignition is switched on)

Shift into Reverse (R).

Switch to the rearview

camera display (if

equipped):

OR: Tap the ꢀ function key.

The indicator light in the ꢀ button ⇒ fig. 146 lights up and stays on as long as the feature is active.

Automatic activation

When the PDC is activated automatically, a mini PDC display will appear on the left-hand side of the

screen ⇒ fig. 148.

Automatic activation of the PDC when driving slowly towards an obstacle located in front of the vehicle

only works when the speed falls below about 6–9 mph (10–15 km/h) for the first time. If the PDC was

switched off using the ꢀ button, performing one of the following actions with the ignition switched on

can automatically reactivate the PDC:

ꢀ If the vehicle accelerates to a speed greater than 6–9 mph (10–15 km/h) and then drops below that

speed again.

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OR: if the selector lever is moved to Park (P) and then out of that position again.

OR: if automatic activation is activated and deactivated in the Infotainment system menu.

Automatic activation with mini PDC display can be activated and deactivated in the Infotainment

system ⇒ Infotainment system.

When automatic activation is activated, signal chimes are sounded from a distance of about 20 inches

(50 cm) from the obstacle.

WARNING

Never rely completely on the PDC for information about people and objects that might be in

the way of the vehicle and could be struck by the vehicle causing serious personal injury.

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The PDC sensors have blind spots where they cannot detect people or objects.

Always watch for people, especially small children and animals, because the sensors may

not always be able to detect them.

If you hear a long beep of about 3 seconds when you first turn PDC on or the indicator light in the

button starts blinking, this means there is a malfunction in the Park Distance Control system. Switch

off the Park Distance Control system with the button and have it immediately checked by an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Park Distance Control (PDC) -> Operation for Your Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Sixth Generation (2008-2017)

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