Get Park Assist Guide for Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Seventh Generation (2017-2020)

Function

Action

Shift out of Reverse (R), then shift back into Reverse (R).

Show the display again:

OR: Move your hand toward the screen and tap the function key.

Parking

Fig. 151 On the screen: Orientation lines for the parking space behind the vehicle. : Searching for a parking space, : Backing into the parking space, :

Maneuvering.

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first ⇒ Introduction to the subjectꢀ

Key to ⇒ Fig. 151ꢀ:

Road.

Selected parking space.

Orientation lines for the selected parking space.

Rear boundary of the parking space, such as a curb.

Searching for a parking space.

Steering towards a selected parking space.

Maneuvering.

Horizontal red line: Safety distance: Area up to about 16 inches (40 cm) behind the vehicle on the road.

Lateral green lines:Vehicle extension (somewhat wider) toward the rear. The green lines stop about 6 feet (2 meters) behind the vehicle on the road.

All references to orientation line length apply to vehicles on a horizontal surface.

Checklist

The requirements for parking and maneuvering with the Rear View Camera system must be met Special considerations.

Slowly drive by a parking space.

Position the vehicle in front of the parking space ②.

Shift into Reverse (R).

Heed the following message in the display: Look! Safe to move?!

Slowly back up and steer so that the lateral green orientation lines lead into the parking space ②.

Align the vehicle in the parking space ③ so that the green orientation lines are parallel to the selected parking space.

Stop the vehicle before (or at the very latest, when) the horizontal red line reaches the rear boundary, for example, a curb ④.

NOTE

Smaller objects up to about 20 inches (50 cm) from the rear of the vehicle will not be detected by the camera and could cause vehicle damage.

Park Assist

Applicable only in the United States

Introduction to the subject

In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:

⇒ Description of the Park Assist system ꢀ

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⇒ Selecting a parking modeꢀ

⇒ Parking with Park Assistꢀ

⇒ Pulling out of a parallel parking space using Park Assist ꢀ

In vehicles with Park Distance Control (PDC), the display of the scanned area to the front, rear, and sides of the vehicle is shown on the screen of the factory-

installed Infotainment system. Within the system limits, the position of obstacles can be shown in relation to the vehicle.

The Park Assist system is an extension of the Park Distance Control system ⇒ Park Distance Control (PDC)ꢀ and can assist the driver when:

Finding a suitable parking space.

Selecting a parking mode.

Parking in a suitable parallel or perpendicular parking space.

Pulling out of a parallel parking space.

The Park Assist system has certain system-related limitations. The driver still has to be careful when using the Park Assist system

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WARNING

Park Assist technology cannot overcome the laws of physics and the limits of the system. Do not let the extra convenience Park Assist can provide tempt you

into taking extra risks. The system is not a substitute for the driver's full concentration.

Careless or unintentional use of Park Assist may result in accidents and severe injuries.

Always adjust your speed and driving style to road, traffic, weather, and visibility conditions.

Certain surfaces of objects and clothing cannot reflect the signals from the ultrasonic sensors. The system is unable to detect objects or people wearing

these particular types of clothing, or they may be detected incorrectly.

External sounds can affect the ultrasonic sensor signals. Under certain conditions, the system may not recognize people or objects.

The ultrasonic sensors have blind spots where they cannot detect people and objects.

Always be careful and look around you. The sensors cannot detect people, animals, or objects in certain situations. Watch out for small children and

animals in particular.

WARNING

Making quick turning movements of the steering wheel when parking or pulling out of a parking space can cause serious injuries.

When parking or pulling out of a parking space, do not reach for the steering wheel until prompted to do so by the system.

NOTE

Park Assist uses parked vehicles, the curb, and other objects as guidance. Please make sure that the wheels and tires are not damaged when parking the

vehicle. If necessary, stop the parking maneuver early enough to prevent damage to the vehicle.

Things like trailer draw bars, thin rods, fences, posts, trees, or an open trunk lid may not be detected by the Park Assist system and could damage the

vehicle.

Aftermarket components such as bicycle racks can impair the function of the Park Assist system and may cause vehicle damage.

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 Park Assist system.

When cleaning the sensors with power washers or steam cleaners, only spray the sensors directly for a very short time, and always keep the washer nozzle

at least 4 inches (10 cm) from the sensors.

Noise from rough roads, cobblestones, other vehicles and the surrounding area, for example, can prevent the Park Assist system from accurately detecting

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

NOTE

If an ultrasonic sensor fails, the corresponding area of the ultrasonic sensor cluster is switched off and cannot be reactivated until the fault has been

corrected. Have the system checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Always keep the ultrasonic sensors in the bumpers clean and free of ice, dirt, and snow. Do not cover the sensors with stickers or other objects, as these may

prevent the system from working properly.

Volkswagen recommends practicing with the Park Assist system in a location or parking space with no traffic in order to become familiar with the system and

how it works.

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When parking or pulling out of a parking space, the system gives a signal tone to tell the driver to switch between driving forward and backing up. The driver

should not wait until the Park Distance Control sounds continuously before changing direction.

If the Park Assist system turns the steering wheel when the vehicle is not moving, the

symbol also appears in the instrument cluster display. Depress the

brake pedal so that the steering movement takes place while the vehicle is not moving, keeping the required number of parking maneuvers to a minimum.

Certain settings can be saved in the personalized user profiles ⇒ Personalized user profilesꢀ.

Applicable only in the United States

Description of the Park Assist system

Fig. 152 In the lower center console: Button for switching on the Park Assist system.

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first ⇒ Introduction to the subjectꢀ

Park Assist uses ultrasonic sensors in the front and rear bumpers and the

display on and off.

button ⇒ Fig. 152ꢀ, which turns the Park Assist system and the instrument cluster

Signal to change directions

When entering or leaving a parking space, a signal chime sounds to indicate when you should switch between driving forward and in reverse.

After a wheel has been changed

After a wheel has been changed, you may notice that the system does not park the vehicle or leave a parking space as well as it did before the wheel was changed

If different, new wheel dimensions need to be synchronized with the system. The synchronization process works automatically while the vehicle is moving. To help

the system synchronize the new wheel, drive around curves slowly at speeds of less than about 12 mph (20 km/h) ⇒ ꢀ.

Requirements for parking using Park Assist

For parking spaces parallel to the side of the road

For parking spaces perpendicular to the side of the road

The ASR must be switched on ⇒ Braking assistance systemsꢀ.

Do not go faster than about 25 mph (40 km/h) when driving past the parking

Do not go faster than about 12 mph (20 km/h) when driving past the parking

space.

Maintain a distance of 1.6–6.5 feet (0.5–2 meters) when driving past the parking space.

Length of the parking space: vehicle length + 3.3 feet (1.0 meters).

Width of the parking space: vehicle width + 3.3 feet (1.0 meters).

Do not go faster than about 4 mph (7 km/h) when parking.

Interrupting or automatically stopping a parking procedure or pulling out of a parking space

The Park Assist system cancels the parking maneuver or movement out of a parking space if one of the following occurs:

The

button is pressed.

The vehicle speed is faster than about 4 mph (7 km/h).

The driver intervenes by turning the steering wheel.

The driver door is opened.

The parking maneuver was not completed within about 6 minutes after activating the feature.

There is a system fault (system is temporarily unavailable).

ASR is switched off.

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Regulation related to driving dynamics takes place through ASR or ESC.

If none of the above situations apply, resume Park Assist by pressing the

button once more.

Special considerations

The Park Assist system has system-related limitations. For example, if there is a sharp curve in the road, the Park Assist system cannot help you park the vehicle o

pull out of a parking space.

Park Assist automatic braking

Park Assist can help the driver by braking automatically in certain situations. The driver is always responsible for braking in time

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Automatic braking to avoid excess speed: An automatic braking intervention may occur to prevent the vehicle from going faster than about 4 mph (7 km/h)

when parking or pulling out of a parking space. You can continue the maneuver when parking or pulling out of a parking space after the automatic brake

intervention. Automatic brake intervention occurs no more than once per parking maneuver. The parking maneuver is interrupted if the vehicle again goes

faster than about 4 mph (7 km/h).

Automatic brake intervention to minimize damage: Depending on certain conditions such as weather, vehicle condition, vehicle load, or vehicle angle, the Park

Assist system can bring the vehicle to a stop before it reaches an obstacle. Depress the brake pedal⇒ ꢀ! An automatic brake intervention to minimize

damage stops the current parking maneuver.

WARNING

Park Assist technology cannot overcome the laws of physics and the limits of the system. Do not let the extra convenience Park Assist can provide tempt you

into taking extra risks. The system is not a substitute for driver care and concentration.

The Park Assist system has system-related limitations. In some situations the automatic brake intervention is limited or may not work at all.

Always be prepared to brake the vehicle yourself.

Automatic braking assistance ends after about 1.5 seconds. Always depress the brake pedal yourself after an automatic braking intervention.

Applicable only in the United States

Selecting a parking mode

Fig. 153 In the instrument cluster display: Parking modes overview.

Fig. 154 In the instrument cluster display: Park Assist mode (mini display).

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first ⇒ Introduction to the subjectꢀ

Key to ⇒ Fig. 153ꢀ:

Reverse parallel parking

Reverse perpendicular parking

Forward perpendicular parking

Selecting the parking mode

Park Assist automatically selects the parking mode. You can see the selected parking mode in the instrument cluster display ⇒ Fig. 154ꢀ. Other possible parking

modes are shown as a mini display ⇒ Fig. 153ꢀ. Select a different parking mode by pressing the

button again.

Step

Action

Requirements for parking using Park Assist must be fulfilled ⇒ Requirements for parking using Park Assist ꢀ.

Press the

button. The indicator light in the

button lights up when Park Assist is switched on.

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Step

Action

Activate the turn signal for the side of the street on which you want to park.

When the prompt to park appears, press the

button until the desired parking mode is selected.

Follow the messages in the instrument cluster display while observing traffic, and drive the vehicle past the parking space.

To park the vehicle using Park Assist, see ⇒ Parking with Park Assist ꢀ for further information.

The Park Assist system can also be activated after driving past a parallel parking space at less than about 25 mph (40 km/h) or a perpendicular parking space

at less than about 12 mph (20 km/h) and then pressing the

button.

Applicable only in the United States

Parking with Park Assist

Fig. 155 In the instrument cluster display: Parallel parking. Looking for a parking space, positioning the vehicle for parking, maneuvering.

Fig. 156 In the instrument cluster display: Parking perpendicular to the road. Looking for a parking space, positioning the vehicle for parking, maneuvering.

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first ⇒ Introduction to the subjectꢀ

Key to ⇒ Fig. 155ꢀ and ⇒ Fig. 156ꢀ:

Prompt to drive forward

Your vehicle

Parked vehicles

Parking space detected

Arrow indicating the parking suggestion (prompt to park)

Prompt to press the brake pedal

Progress bar

The progress bar ⇒ Fig. 155⑦ꢀ or ⇒ Fig. 156⑦ꢀ in the instrument cluster display shows the relative remaining distance using symbols. The higher the progress bar

the greater the remaining distance. When driving forward, the progress level moves up; when backing up, it moves down.

Parking the vehicle

Checklist

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The requirements for parking using Park Assist must be met Requirements for parking using Park Assist and the parking mode must be selected Selecting a

parking mode.

Watch the instrument cluster display to see if the parking space has been determined suitable and whether the vehicle has reached the correct position for

parking . The parking space is only suitable when the instrument cluster displays the prompt to park ⑤.

Stop the vehicle and after a brief pause, move the selector lever to Reverse (R).

Release the steering wheel when the following message is shown in the instrument cluster display: Auto. steering active. Check surround. area! .

Check the area around the vehicle and carefully depress the accelerator pedal. Do not exceed 4 mph (7 km/h). The Park Assist system will only operate the

steering wheel during the parking procedure. The driver must control the accelerator, the brake, and the transmission selector lever.

Back up until there is a continuous tone from the Park Distance Control (PDC) system, OR until a chime sounds and the symbol along with the prompt to

drive forward appear in the instrument cluster display, OR until the message Park Assist ended! is shown in the instrument cluster display. The progress bar ⑦

displays the remaining distance Progress bar.

Press the brake pedal until Park Assist has stopped steering OR until the symbol in the instrument cluster display disappears.

Move the selector lever to Drive (D/B). Drive the vehicle forward until there is a continuous tone from the Park Distance Control (PDC) system, OR until a

chime sounds and the symbol along with the prompt to back up appear in the instrument cluster display. Park Assist steers the vehicle when driving forward or in

reverse until the vehicle is parked straight in the parking space.

Wait until Park Assist has stopped turning the steering wheel at the end of each parking maneuver for an optimal parking result. A message is displayed in th

instrument cluster display once parking is completed. A chime may also sound.

Stopping the parking maneuver too soon could lead to less than optimal parking results.

If there is not enough room to maneuver the vehicle, the suggested parking space may still be shown in the instrument cluster display. However, you will not

be prompted to park.

Applicable only in the United States

Pulling out of a parallel parking space using Park Assist

Fig. 157 In the instrument cluster display: Driving out of a parallel parking space.

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first ⇒ Introduction to the subjectꢀ

Key to ⇒ Fig. 157ꢀ:

Parked vehicles

Your vehicle with reverse gear engaged

Progress bar

Arrow indicating the suggested procedure for driving out of a space

Requirements for pulling out of a parallel parking space with Park Assist

You must be parked in a parallel parking space.

ASR must be switched on ⇒ Braking assistance systemsꢀ.

The parking space length must be vehicle length + 2.6 feet (0.8 meters).

You must not drive faster than about 4 mph (7 km/h) when pulling out of the parking space.

Pulling out of a parking space

Checklist

The requirements for pulling out of a parallel parking space using Park Assist must be met Requirements for pulling out of a parallel parking space with Park

Assist.

Start the engine Starting and stopping the engine.

Press the button. An indicator light comes on in the button when the feature is switched on.

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Park Assist for Your Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Seventh Generation (2017-2020)

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