Get Assist Systems -> Auto Hold function Guide for Volkswagen ID.5 SUV First Generation (2021-2025)

In the exterior mirror housings: display of the exit warning

system (illustration).

Radar sensors behind the rear bumper cover monitor the area behind the vehicle. When cyclists are approaching, for example, the

indicator lamps in the housing of the exterior mirror light up yellow → Fig. 1. If the door is opened, the indicator lamps first flash

briefly and a warning signal sounds →

WARNING

The exit warning system is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and works exclusively within the system limits. For

stationary, slow-moving or very fast approaching objects, the indicator may not light up or may not light up in time. If you do not pay

due attention, there is a risk of accidents and serious injuries.

● Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the system. The driver is always responsible for all driving tasks.

● When opening doors, pay attention to the vehicle surroundings, e.g. pedestrians or cyclists.

Prerequisites

Vehicle is stationary.

The function was switched on in the Infotainment system.

The exit warning system is active for around 3 minutes after the door was unlocked and opened for the first time or the ignition was

switched off after a journey.

1. Switch the ignition on again to activate the function after 3 minutes.

Switching on and off

Depending on the country, the exit warning system is always switched on when the ignition is switched on.

1. Tap the

function button on the Infotainment system.

Settings function button.

The menu for parking systems is opened.

2. Tap the

3. Switch the exit warning system on or off.

The exit warning system can also be switched on and off in the vehicle settings (→ Vehicle settings menu).

Depending on country, this setting can be saved in the user accounts of the personalisation function and can therefore change

automatically when the user account is changed.

Driving with a trailer

If a trailer is electrically connected to a factory-fitted towing bracket, the exit warning system is switched off. After disconnecting the

electrical trailer connection, the exit warning system is automatically switched on again.

The exit warning system must be switched off and on manually if a non-factory-fitted towing bracket is used.

The Auto Hold function secures the vehicle against rolling away when stationary, without the vehicle having to be held by the foot

brake.

The vehicle has the Auto Hold function depending on the vehicle equipment.

Prerequisites

The vehicle’s drive system has been activated.

The driver is in the vehicle.

When the gearbox is in neutral, the Auto Hold function does not engage or disengages. The vehicle will not be kept stationary

automatically →

Switching on

1. Open the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu).

2. Open the Brakes menu.

3. Switch on the Auto Hold function.

Auto Hold is ready for use, but the car is not necessarily stopped →

The indicator lamp in the digital instrument cluster lights up grey.

The Auto Hold function remains active when the vehicle’s drive system is activated again.

Keeping the vehicle stationary with the Auto Hold function

1. Bring the vehicle to a standstill using the brake with the Auto Hold function switched on.

2. Release the brake →

The vehicle will be kept stationary.

The indicator lamp in the digital instrument cluster lights up green.

The hold function stops if the vehicle is driven off or if the prerequisites for the Auto Hold function are not met.

Switching off

If the vehicle’s drive system is activated, the Auto Hold function can be switched off only if the brake pedal is pressed →

1. Open the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu).

2. Open the Brakes menu.

3. Switch off the Auto Hold function.

The Auto Hold function can be added as a quick access function in the Control Centre of the Infotainment system

(→ Infotainment system overview).

WARNING

The Auto Hold function is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and works exclusively within the system limits. The

vehicle cannot be held securely under all circumstances, for example on slopes or slippery surfaces. If you do not pay due attention,

there is a risk of accidents and serious injuries.

● Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the system. The driver is always responsible for all driving tasks.

● Make sure that the indicator lamp for the Auto Hold function on the digital instrument cluster display lights up green if the vehicle

is to be held securely.

● Never leave the vehicle while the vehicle’s drive system is active, even if the Auto Hold function is active.

NOTICE

In car washes where the vehicle is towed, an active Auto Hold function can lock the wheels. This could lead to vehicle damage.

● Switch off the Auto Hold function before driving into a car wash.

Limits of sensors and cameras

There are various sensors and cameras on the vehicle which detect and monitor the area around the vehicle by means of ultrasound,

radar waves and optical systems. The various parking systems use different combinations of the sensors. Common to all sensors is the

fact that they are subject to technical and physical limits →

—Some objects may not be detected under certain circumstances, such as trailer drawbars, thin bars, fences, posts, trees, very low or

high obstacles, as well as open or opening boot lids →

—The detection ranges of the parking systems have blind spots in which obstacles and people are not registered.

Assist Systems -> Auto Hold function for Your Volkswagen ID.5 SUV First Generation (2021-2025)

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