Get Parking and maneuvering Guide for Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Seventh Generation (2017-2020)

Tap the Vehicle function key.

Tap the function key.

Tap the Assistance systems function key and tap the check box

Tap the Parking and maneuvering function key and tap the check box

to switch the Blind Spot Monitor on or off.

to switch the Rear Traffic Alert on or off.

When the box next to the option is checked , the function will turn on automatically when the ignition is switched on.

The indicator lights in the outside mirrors will turn on brieﬂy to conﬁrm that the Blind Spot Monitor is ready.

The last system setting is stored when the ignition is switched off/on.

If the Blind Spot Monitor was deactivated automatically, the system can only be activated again after switching the ignition off/on.

Automatic deactivation of the Blind Spot Monitor

The radar sensors for the Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Trafﬁc Alert turn off automatically if the system detects a permanent obstruction over a radar sensor. This

could occur if the radar sensor area is covered by ice or snow, for example.

A text message appears in the instrument cluster display when the system turns off automatically.

Trailer towing

When towing a trailer, you must switch off the Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Trafﬁc Alert manually. A text message appears in the instrument cluster display.

Parking and maneuvering

Parking

Please note legal regulations when stopping and parking your vehicle.

Parking the vehicle

Please perform these steps only in the order listed.

Stop the vehicle on a suitable surface ⇒ ꢀ.

Press the brake and bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

Hold the brake pedal down until the engine is switched off.

Automatic transmission: Shift the transmission into Park (P).

Apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving ⇒ Parking brake (Golf, Golf GTI)ꢀ or ⇒ Electronic parking brake (Golf R)ꢀ (depending on

equipment).

Make sure that the red indicator light

or

in the instrument cluster lights up.

Switch off the engine and then take your foot off the brake.

If necessary, remove the vehicle key from the ignition.

If necessary, turn the steering wheel slightly to engage the steering column lock.

Shift manual transmission into 1st gear (on level ground or if pointed uphill) or reverse (if pointed downhill) and let the clutch out.

Make sure all passengers and especially children leave the vehicle.

Take all vehicle keys with you when leaving your vehicle.

Lock the vehicle.

On hills

Before stopping the engine, turn the steering wheel so that, if the vehicle starts to roll, its front wheels will roll into the curb:

Facing downhill, turn the front wheels so that they point toward the curb.

Facing uphill, turn the front wheels so that they point away from the curb.

WARNING

The vehicle exhaust system and the catalytic converter get very hot. They can cause fires and serious personal injury.

Never park where the hot exhaust system could ignite flammable materials, such as brush, leaves, dry grass, spilled fuel, etc.

WARNING

Leaving the vehicle when the selector lever is not in Park (P) (automatic transmissions) can cause the vehicle to roll away. This can cause accidents and

serious personal injuries.

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Always follow the correct order to stop the engine ⇒ Starting and stopping the engineꢀ.

When leaving the vehicle, always move the selector lever to Park (P), engage the parking brake, and pay attention to the warning messages in the

instrument cluster display at all times.

WARNING

Driving with bad brakes or worn brake pads can cause a collision and serious personal injury.

If the brake pads are worn or you notice changes in the way the vehicle brakes, immediately contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility to have the brake pads checked and, if necessary, replaced.

WARNING

Parking improperly can cause serious personal injury.

Never remove the key from the ignition switch or turn off the ignition with the starter button while the vehicle is moving or rolling to a stop. The electronic

steering column could suddenly lock, you would not be able to steer, and you could lose control of the vehicle, crash, and seriously injure yourself and

others.

Never park the vehicle where the hot exhaust system or catalytic converter could ignite flammable materials, such as brush, leaves, dry grass, spilled fuel,

etc.

Always apply the parking brake when parking your vehicle.

Improper use of the parking brake can seriously injure you and your passengers.

Never use the parking brake to slow down the vehicle when it is moving, except in an emergency. The stopping distance is much longer because only the

rear wheels are braked. Always use the foot brake to stop the vehicle.

Never activate the throttle manually from the engine compartment when the engine is running and the automatic transmission is in gear. The vehicle will

start to move as soon as the engine speed increases even if the parking brake is on.

Never leave children or anyone who cannot help themselves behind in the vehicle. They could release the parking brake and move the gear selector lever

or gear shift, which could cause the vehicle to start moving. This can lead to a crash and serious personal injuries.

Always switch off the engine and the ignition and take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. If the key is available, the engine can be started and

vehicle systems such as the power windows can be operated, leading to serious personal injury.

Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who cannot help themselves in the vehicle. The doors can be locked with the remote control vehicle

key, trapping passengers in the vehicle in an emergency. For example, depending on the time of year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to

very high or very low temperatures.

Heat buildup in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside

temperatures, particularly in summer. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and death, particularly to small children.

NOTE

Always be careful when you park in areas with parking barriers or high curbs. These vary in height and could damage your bumper and related parts if the

front of your vehicle hits a barrier or curb that is too high while you are getting into or out of a parking spot. To help prevent damage, stop before the tires of

your vehicle touch a parking barrier or curb.

Always be careful when you enter a driveway or drive up or down steep ramps or over curbs or other obstacles. Parts of the vehicle close to the ground

may be damaged (such as bumper covers, spoilers, and parts of the engine, suspension, and exhaust systems).

Warning and indicator lights

Lights up

Possible cause or meaning ⇒

ꢀ

Proper response

Stop!

Brake system malfunction.

Get professional assistance immediately ⇒ About the brakesꢀ.

See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility.

Together with the ABS indicator light

Brake pedal not depressed.

or

: ABS failure.

The vehicle brakes will work without ABS.

Depress the brake pedal to select a drive gear.

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When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on brieﬂy for a function check. They go out after a few seconds.

WARNING

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal

injury.

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.

Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

WARNING

Driving with bad brakes can cause a collision and serious personal injury.

If the brake warning light

or

does not go out, or lights up when driving, either the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low or there is a fault in

the brake system. Stop the vehicle as soon as you can do so safely and get expert assistance ⇒ Brake fluidꢀ.

If the brake warning light

or

lights up at the same time as the ABS warning light

or

, the ABS may not be working properly. This could

cause the rear wheels to lock up relatively quickly during braking. Rear wheel brake lock-up can cause loss of vehicle control.

If you believe the vehicle is safe to drive, drive slowly and very carefully to the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer, authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility, or other qualified workshop and have the brake system inspected. Avoid sudden hard braking and steering.

If the ABS indicator light

or

does not go out, or if it lights up while driving, the ABS system is not working properly. The vehicle can then be stopped

only with the standard brakes (without ABS). You will not have the protection ABS provides. Contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility as soon as possible.

If the brake pads are worn or you notice changes in the way the vehicle brakes, immediately contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility to have the brake pads checked and, if necessary, replaced.

Vehicles with a brake wear indicator: If the symbol

or

lights up in the instrument cluster display, whether alone or together with a text

message, immediately contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have the brake pads checked and, if

necessary, replaced.

NOTE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.

Parking brake

Warning and indicator lights

Lights up

Possible cause or meaning ⇒

ꢀ

Proper response

Stop!

Parking brake engaged.

Release the parking brake ⇒ Parking brake (Golf, Golf GTI)ꢀ or

⇒ Electronic parking brake (Golf R)ꢀ.

See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility.

Golf R models only: Electronic parking brake malfunction.

Golf R models only: The vehicle is being held by the Auto Hold

Switch off the Auto Hold feature, if necessary ⇒ Auto Hold (Golf R)ꢀ.

feature (if equipped).

Brake pedal not depressed.

Depress the brake pedal to switch off the electronic parking brake.

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on brieﬂy for a function check. They go out after a few seconds.

WARNING

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal

injury.

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.

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Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

NOTE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.

Parking brake (Golf, Golf GTI)

Fig. 140 Between the front seats: Parking brake.

The following information applies to models with a parking brake lever. If your vehicle is equipped with an electronic parking brake, see ⇒ Electronic parking brake

(Golf R)ꢀ.

Setting the parking brake

Pull the parking brake lever up firmly.

When the ignition is on, the indicator light

or

appears in the instrument cluster display to show that the parking brake is engaged ⇒ Warning and

indicator lightsꢀ.

Releasing the parking brake

Pull the lever up slightly and press the release button ⇒ Fig. 140ꢀ (arrow).

While holding the release button down, move the lever all the way down.

WARNING

Improper use of the parking brake can cause accidents and severe injuries.

Never use the parking brake to slow down the vehicle when it is moving, except in an emergency. Braking distance is much longer, since only the rear

wheels are braked. Always use the foot brake.

Never drive with the parking brake partially engaged. This can cause the brake to overheat and negatively affect the brake system. It will also cause the

rear brake pads to wear prematurely.

Never activate the throttle manually from the engine compartment when the engine is running and the automatic transmission is in gear. The vehicle will

start to move even if the parking brake is engaged.

NOTE

Even though the transmission is in Park (P), the vehicle may move a couple of inches (a few centimeters) forwards or backwards if you take your foot off the

brake pedal after stopping the vehicle without first firmly setting the parking brake.

A warning signal sounds if you drive faster than about 4 mph (6 km/h) with the parking brake engaged.

Electronic parking brake (Golf R)

Fig. 141 In the lower center console: Electronic parking brake switch.

The following information applies to models with an electronic parking brake. If your vehicle is equipped with a parking brake lever, see ⇒ Parking brake (Golf,

Golf GTI)ꢀ.

Setting the electronic parking brake

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You can engage the electronic parking brake any time the vehicle is not moving - even if the ignition is switched off. Always engage the parking brake when you

leave or park the vehicle ⇒ Parkingꢀ.

Pull and hold the

switch ⇒ Fig. 141ꢀ.

The parking brake is engaged when the yellow indicator light in the switch ⇒ Fig. 141ꢀ (arrow) and the red indicator light in the instrument cluster ⇒ Warning

and indicator lightsꢀ light up.

Releasing the electronic parking brake

Switch the ignition on.

Press the

switch ⇒ Fig. 141ꢀ. At the same time, press the brake pedal firmly or press the accelerator pedal lightly if the engine is running.

The parking brake is released when the yellow indicator light in the switch ⇒ Fig. 141ꢀ (arrow) and the red indicator light in the instrument cluster ⇒ Warning

and indicator lightsꢀ go out.

Automatic electronic parking brake release when you start driving

The electronic parking brake releases automatically when you start driving if the driver door is closed. With a manual transmission, you must also press the clutch

pedal all the way down before you start driving so the system recognizes that the parking brake should be switched off.

You can prevent the electronic parking brake from switching off automatically by pulling and holding the

switch while pulling away.

The electronic parking brake is only switched off after you let go of the switch. This makes it easier to start off with a heavier load.

Automatic electronic parking brake activation when the driver leaves the vehicle

In vehicles with an automatic transmission, the electronic parking brake automatically switches on to prevent the vehicle from moving when all of the following

conditions are met:

The selector lever is in Drive (D/S), Reverse (R), or Tiptronic mode.

The ignition is on.

The vehicle is stationary.

The driver door is opened.

Emergency braking feature

Only use the emergency braking feature in an emergency, when you cannot stop the vehicle using the brake pedal

⇒

ꢀ!

Pull and hold the switch ⇒ Fig. 141ꢀ to brake the vehicle hard. An audible warning signal will sound at the same time.

To stop the braking maneuver, release the

switch or press the accelerator pedal.

WARNING

Improper use of the electronic parking brake can cause accidents and severe injuries.

Never use the parking brake to slow down the vehicle when it is moving, except in an emergency. Braking distance is much longer, since only the rear

wheels are braked. Always use the foot brake.

Never press the accelerator pedal when a selector lever position or gear is engaged and the engine is running. The vehicle could begin moving, even if the

electronic parking brake is set.

Never activate the throttle manually from the engine compartment when the engine is running and the automatic transmission is in gear. The vehicle will

start to move even if the parking brake is engaged.

NOTE

Even though the transmission is in Park (P), the vehicle may move a couple of inches (a few centimeters) forwards or backwards if you take your foot off the

brake pedal after stopping the vehicle without first firmly setting the parking brake.

Vehicles with manual transmission: The electronic parking brake switches off automatically when you release the clutch pedal and press the accelerator pedal

at the same time.

If the 12 Volt vehicle battery is dead, the electronic parking brake cannot be released. Jump-start the vehicle ⇒ Jump-startingꢀ.

You may hear noises when setting or releasing the electronic parking brake. This is normal and no cause for concern.

If the electronic parking brake is not used for a while, an automatic system check will occasionally run when the vehicle is parked. This system check makes

audible noises.

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Auto Hold (Golf R)

Fig. 142 In the lower center console: Button for Auto Hold (if equipped).

Depending on vehicle equipment, models equipped with an electronic parking brake may also be equipped with the Auto Hold feature.

The indicator light in the

button ⇒ Fig. 142ꢀ (arrow) lights up when the feature is switched on.

When switched on, the Auto Hold feature automatically prevents the stationary vehicle from rolling away without the driver having to press the brake pedal.

Requirements for holding the vehicle with Auto Hold

The driver door is closed.

The driver is wearing a safety belt.

The engine is running.

Vehicles with automatic transmission: If the selector lever is moved to position N, Auto Hold will not switch on and will remain deactivated. The vehicle will not be

held at a standstill ⇒ ꢀ.

If any of the conditions for using Auto Hold change while the vehicle is not moving, the Auto Hold feature switches off automatically and the green indicator light

in the instrument cluster display goes out, along with the yellow indicator light in the

button.

In some situations, the electronic parking brake may engage automatically to hold the vehicle securely ⇒ ꢀ. The red indicator light

or

comes on in the

instrument cluster display.

Holding the vehicle at a standstill with Auto Hold

Make sure the Auto Hold feature is switched on. The yellow indicator light in the

Press the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a complete stop.

button lights up.

Vehicles with manual transmission: Press the clutch pedal and keep it fully depressed, or shift to Neutral.

Release the brake pedal. The Auto Hold feature holds the vehicle stationary as soon as it detects that the vehicle is not moving and the brake pedal is

released. The green indicator light in the instrument cluster display lights up to show that the vehicle is being held by the electronic parking brake

⇒

ꢀ.

When the driver accelerates, the Auto Hold feature releases the electronic parking brake again. The green indicator light

out and the vehicle begins to move, depending on the incline.

in the instrument cluster display goes

Switching Auto Hold on and off manually

Press the

button ⇒ ꢀ. The yellow indicator light in the button ⇒ Fig. 142ꢀ (arrow) goes out when Auto Hold is switched off.

If Auto Hold is switched off while it is holding the vehicle in place, the electronic parking brake switches on automatically. The electronic parking brake will not swi

on if the brake pedal is depressed when Auto Hold is switched off ⇒

ꢀ

Switching Auto Hold on and off automatically

If Auto Hold has been switched on using the

button before switching the ignition off, the Auto Hold feature switches on automatically when the ignition is

switched on the next time. The same applies if the Auto Hold feature is switched off – it will remain switched off when the ignition is switched on again.

Switching Auto Hold off temporarily using the electronic parking brake

You can switch the Auto Hold feature off temporarily so that the vehicle can roll more easily, for example, when maneuvering.

With the engine switched on, depress the brake pedal.

Press the

switch ⇒ Electronic parking brake (Golf R)ꢀ. Auto Hold switches off.

Auto Hold switches on again as soon as the brake pedal is depressed and the vehicle comes to a standstill.

System limits

Under certain circumstances, the vehicle may neither be secured against rolling away by the Auto Hold feature nor by the electronic parking brake when switching

off the ignition or when opening the driver door ⇒ ꢀ. Always make sure that after switching off the ignition or opening the driver door, the red

indicator light in the instrument cluster display lights up. The electronic parking brake is switched on.

or

WARNING

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The intelligent technology of the Auto Hold feature cannot overcome the laws of physics. Never let the increased convenience provided by the Auto Hold

feature tempt you into taking risks.

Never leave the vehicle with the engine running and the Auto Hold feature switched on.

Always switch off the engine and the ignition and take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.

The Auto Hold feature cannot keep the vehicle from moving in all hill-start situations (for example, if the ground is slippery or icy).

Unintended vehicle movement can cause serious personal injury.

NOTE

Before entering a car wash, always deactivate Auto Hold. Otherwise, the electronic parking brake can engage automatically and cause damage.

Park Distance Control (PDC)

Applicable only in the United States

Introduction to the subject

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

⇒ Using PDCꢀ

⇒ PDC signal chimes and displaysꢀ

⇒ Vehicle path displayꢀ

⇒ PDC menuꢀ

Depending on equipment, the vehicle may be equipped with the Park Distance Control system (PDC).

The Park Distance Control (PDC) system can help the driver when backing up and parking. PDC uses ultrasonic sensors in the bumpers to measure the distance

between the vehicle and objects. The system uses the time it takes for the ultrasonic waves to bounce back from the object to calculate the distance between the

vehicle and an object. PDC works only at speeds up to about 5–10 mph (10–15 km/h).

If the vehicle gets too close to an obstacle behind it, a beeping signal sounds. The closer the vehicle gets to the obstacle, the faster the beep. When the obstacle is

very close, the sound is continuous.

If you move even closer to the obstacle despite the continuous warning sound, the system cannot measure the distance remaining until collision.

A Declaration of Compliance with United States FCC and Industry Canada regulations is found in the Consumer information section of this Manual ⇒ Declaration

Compliance, Telecommunications and Electronic Systemsꢀ.

WARNING

Park Distance Control is no substitute for careful and attentive driving. Never rely completely on these systems for information about people and objects that

might be in the way of the vehicle and could be struck resulting in serious personal injuries.

The sensors have blind spots in which they cannot detect people, animals, and objects.

Always be careful and look around you when parking. The sensors cannot always detect people, animals, and objects. Watch out for small children and

animals in particular.

Certain types of clothing and the surfaces of certain objects do not reflect the ultrasonic waves that the sensors send and receive. Such objects and

persons wearing such clothing will not be detected by PDC or will not be detected accurately.

Noise in the area can interfere with the signals of the Park Distance Control sensors. Under certain circumstances, the system will not detect people and

objects for this reason.

NOTE

Things like trailer draw bars, thin rods, fences, trees, narrow painted vertical poles, posts, or a trunk lid that is opening may not be detected by the Park

Distance Control sensors and could damage the vehicle.

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.

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.

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.

Repainting the sensors in the bumpers can impair the function of the PDC system.

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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 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.

If an ultrasonic sensor malfunctions, the corresponding sensor area is switched off and cannot be reactivated until the malfunction is corrected. Have the

system checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

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, there is a malfunction in the Park

Distance Control system. Switch off the Park Distance Control system with the button and have it checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

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

Applicable only in the United States

Using PDC

Fig. 143 In the front and rear bumpers: Park Distance Control system sensors.

Fig. 144 In the lower center console: Button to switch the Park Distance Control system on or off.

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

The Park Distance Control (PDC) uses ultrasonic sensors to determine the distance from the front or rear bumpers to an obstacle. Depending on vehicle

equipment, there are either 4 or 6 sensors for the PDC located in the rear bumper ( ) and additional sensors in the front bumper ( ) ⇒ Fig. 143ꢀ (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 operation and displays ꢀ.

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

Function

Operation (when the ignition is switched on)

Press the

active.

button ⇒ Fig. 144ꢀ. The indicator light in the button lights up and stays on as long as PDC is

Manually activate or deactivate PDC:

Shift into Reverse (R).

OR: Depending on vehicle equipment, when the vehicle rolls backwards.

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Automatically activate PDC:

Function

Operation (when the ignition is switched on)

OR: Depending on vehicle equipment, when slowly driving toward an obstacle located in the scanned area

in front of the vehicle at a speed below about 5–10 mph (10–15 km/h) ⇒ PDC signal chimes and displaysꢀ,

when automatic activation is switched on in the Infotainment system. A miniature PDC view may be

displayed.

Shift into Park (P).

Automatically deactivate PDC:

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

Show the mini PDC display when the Rear

View Camera display is active:

Tap the MENU function key on the screen.

Tap the

function key.

Mute the PDC volume:

OR: Switch on the electronic parking brake (if equipped).

Shift into Reverse (R).

Switch from mini PDC display to full-screen

mode^a):

OR: Depending on vehicle equipment, when the vehicle rolls backwards.

OR: Tap the

function key.

Shift into Reverse (R).

OR: Tap the function key.

Switch to the Rear View Camera system

display^a):

Maneuver braking

The maneuver braking feature can help the driver by braking automatically when the vehicle is backing up and an obstacle behind the vehicle is detected.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the maneuver braking feature may also brake the vehicle automatically when driving forward. The maneuver braking feature

helps prevent collisions only at vehicle speeds lower than 5 mph (10 km/h), and the feature is activated or deactivated when PDC is activated or deactivated.

You can switch maneuver braking off in the Infotainment system by pressing the

button followed by the Vehicle,

, and Parking and maneuvering function

keys ⇒ Infotainment system operation and displays ꢀ.

After emergency braking occurs, the maneuver braking feature is deactivated until you move the selector lever to another position. The same restrictions that apply

to the PDC system also apply to the maneuver braking feature.

Special considerations for PDC

In some cases, the Park Distance Control system interprets water and ice on the sensors as an obstacle. To prevent automatic PDC activation in these cases,

you can turn Park Distance Control off in the Infotainment System.

If the distance remains the same, the warning chime volume decreases after a few seconds. If a continuous tone sounds, its volume remains the same.

If the vehicle moves away from the obstacle, the beeping sound stops automatically. The beep turns on once more automatically if the vehicle approaches the

obstacle again.

There is no beeping when the transmission is in Park (P) or the electronic parking brake is engaged.

The volume of the audible signals can be adjusted in the Infotainment system ⇒ Infotainment system operation and displays ꢀ.

Automatic activation (depending on equipment)

When the PDC is activated automatically, a mini PDC display appears on the left-hand side of the screen ⇒ Fig. 146ꢀ.

Automatic PDC activation only works when the speed falls below about 5–10 mph (10–15 km/h) for the ﬁrst time when driving slowly toward an obstacle located in

front of the vehicle. If the PDC was switched off using the

on:

button, automatically reactivate the PDC with one of the following actions when the ignition is switche

If the vehicle accelerates to a speed greater than about 5–10 mph (10–15 km/h) and then drops below that speed again.

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OR: If the ignition is switched off and then switched on again.

OR: If the selector lever is moved from Park (P) and then to Reverse (R).

OR: If automatic activation is turned off and on again in the Infotainment system.

OR: Depending on vehicle equipment, if the electronic parking brake is switched on and is switched off again.

Automatic activation of the mini PDC display can be turned on or off in the Infotainment system ⇒ Infotainment system operation and displays ꢀ.

When the box in the automatic activation function key is checked , signal chimes sound 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.

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.

WARNING

The automatic activation of PDC only functions at very low speeds. Improper driving behavior can lead to an accident and can cause serious personal injury.

Always heed the warning signals.

NOTE

Failure to observe the illuminated text messages can lead to the vehicle being damaged.

^a)Depending on equipment.

Applicable only in the United States

PDC signal chimes and displays

Fig. 145 PDC display of the area around the vehicle (display may vary depending on vehicle equipment).

Fig. 146 Mini PDC display of the area around the vehicle (display may vary depending on vehicle equipment).

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

Key to ⇒ Fig. 145ꢀ and ⇒ Fig. 146ꢀ:

A yellow segment represents an obstacle in the vehicle’s path.

A red segment represents an obstacle located close to the vehicle.

A white segment represents an obstacle outside of the vehicle's path.

Mute the PDC signal chimes.

Switch maneuver braking on and off (depending on vehicle equipment).

Switch to the Rear View camera display.

System fault in the scanned area.

Temporary malfunction in the scanned area, depending on vehicle equipment (not pictured).

Display

When the factory-installed Infotainment system is switched on, the areas to the front and rear of the vehicle that are scanned by ultrasonic sensors are shown on th

screen ⇒ Fig. 145ꢀ. The positions of potential obstacles are displayed relative to the vehicle ⇒ ꢀ.

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The display shows the scanned areas in several segments. The closer the vehicle gets to an obstacle, the closer the segment will move to the vehicle in the display

The collision area has been reached at the latest when the second to last segment appears. Do not keep driving!

PDC signal chimes

When the vehicle gets near an obstacle in range of the ultrasonic sensors, a chime sounds. An intermittent chime means that a nearby obstacle is detected. The

shorter the distance, the shorter the intervals between the chimes. The PDC signal sounds continuously if the obstacle is very close.

The intermittent chime volume decreases after a few seconds if the distance stays the same. The volume also stays the same if the PDC signal is continuous. As

soon as the vehicle moves away from an obstacle again, the intermittent chime stops automatically. If the vehicle moves towards an obstruction again, the

intermittent chime starts automatically.

If you continue to drive the vehicle closer to the obstacle despite a continuous PDC signal, the system will no longer be able to measure the distance.

When there is an imminent risk of collision at the front area of the vehicle, the chime sounds at the front of the vehicle. When there is a risk of imminent collision at

the rear area of the vehicle, the chime sounds at the rear of the vehicle.

Muting the Park Distance Control volume

Tap the

function key in the Infotainment system to mute the PDC signals. Tap the function key again to turn the signals back on.

Switching Park Distance Control back on after it was switched off reactivates the volume. System malfunction warning signals cannot be switched off.

If you manually deactivate the display, PDC remains on and the sound is reactivated.

Switching on the electronic parking brake also mutes the PDC volume.

The mute setting is active if the PDC was switched on using the

button when the selector lever is in Park (P).

Scanned areas along the sides of the vehicle

The scanned areas along the sides of the vehicle¹⁾are automatically hidden in the following situations:

When a vehicle door is opened.

When the ASR is switched off.

When ASR or ESC is taking corrective action.

When the vehicle is standing still for longer than about 3 minutes.

The vehicle must move a few yards (meters) forward or backward for the entire area around the vehicle to appear on the screen. The missing areas are then

scanned and the area around the vehicle is calculated.

WARNING

Never pay so much attention to the images on the screen that you fail to notice what is going on around you.

NOTE

Failure to observe the illuminated text messages can lead to the vehicle being damaged.

It can take a few seconds before the area scanned by the sensors is displayed on the Infotainment system screen.

¹⁾The areas along the sides of the vehicle are not shown in vehicles with 4 ultrasonic sensors in each bumper, front and rear.

Applicable only in the United States

Vehicle path display

Fig. 147 PDC display (depending on vehicle equipment): Vehicle path display without steering input.

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Fig. 148 PDC display (depending on vehicle equipment): Vehicle path display with steering input.

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

Depending on equipment, the vehicle path may be displayed on the Infotainment screen.

Key to ⇒ Fig. 147ꢀ and ⇒ Fig. 148ꢀ:

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Vehicle path display.

Vehicle path display

Function

Operation (when the ignition is switched on)

Forward gear engaged.

Front vehicle path display

OR: Shift to Neutral (N).

OR: Depending on vehicle equipment, roll forward.

Select the Reverse (R) gear.

Rear vehicle path display

OR: Depending on vehicle equipment, roll backward.

The vehicle path display changes in relation to steering input. Obstacles that are located in the vehicle's path, depending on the current steering angle, are

displayed in yellow and red segments.

When the selector lever is in position P and the PDC is activated, the vehicle path display is not shown.

Vehicles with electronic parking brake: When the electronic parking brake is engaged, all segments symbolizing an obstruction are displayed in grey, and the

vehicle path display is not shown.

NOTE

If an ultrasonic sensor malfunctions, the vehicle path display is switched off and cannot be reactivated until the malfunction is corrected.

In this case, the steering angle no longer determines the segments displayed on the screen or the chimes that sound.

Applicable only in the United States

PDC menu

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

PDC settings in the Infotainment system menu

Switch on the ignition.

If necessary, switch on the Infotainment system.

Press the

button followed by the Vehicle,

, and Parking and maneuvering function keys.

Select the required settings in the ParkPilot menu.

Function key

Action

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Parking and maneuvering for Your Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Seventh Generation (2017-2020)

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