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electronic parking brake being switched on. This can result in damage to the vehicle.

Always park the vehicle on level and suitable ground.

NOTICE

Vehicle components that are low to the ground, such as the bumpers, spoilers, and parts of the suspension, may collide

with objects protruding up from the ground when they are driven over. The vehicle can be damaged.

Drive carefully over driveways, ramps, curbs and ﬁxed barriers, as well as when driving through dips.

Rear seat reminder

The function depends on the vehicle equipment.

If the ignition is switched off, a message appears in the Infotainment system to remind you not to leave behind passengers in

the rear seats ⇒

If a rear door was used prior to driving, a message will also be displayed in the instrument cluster and a warning tone will

sound if necessary. The warning tone can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system.

Rear seat reminder muted.

Electronic parking brake

The electronic parking brake secures

the parked vehicle to prevent it rolling

away. It can be used to brake the

vehicle in an emergency.

Fig. 122 In the center console: button for the electronic parking brake.

Switching on

1. When the vehicle is stationary, pull and hold the

button for the electronic parking brake ﬁg. 122.

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If the electronic parking brake is switched on, the red indicator light comes on in the instrument cluster.

The yellow indicator light in the button comes on ﬁg. 122.

Switching off

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Press the brake pedal and press the

button.

The indicator light in the ﬁg. 122 button and the red

warning light in the instrument cluster will turn off.

Automatic switch-on if you leave the vehicle incorrectly

On vehicles with an automatic transmission, if the system detects that the vehicle has been exited improperly, it can switch on

the electronic parking brake automatically ⇒

WARNING

Parking the vehicle incorrectly can result in the vehicle rolling, even on slight downhill slopes. Accidents and serious or

fatal injuries could result.

When parking the vehicle, always follow the steps of the parking procedure in the speciﬁed order ⇒ Parking.

Before exiting the vehicle, make sure the electronic parking brake is activated and the red

the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit display comes on after switching off the ignition.

warning light in

Automatic switch-off when starting to drive

If a gear is engaged when the driver door is closed and the accelerator pedal is pressed, the electronic parking brake will

switch off automatically ⇒

For vehicles with a manual transmission, the electronic parking brake will switch off when you press the clutch down

completely.

WARNING

If the accelerator pedal is accidentally pressed when the electronic parking brake is activated, this may release the

electronic parking brake. The vehicle will start moving. Accidents and serious injuries could result.

Do not press the accelerator pedal when the engine is running and a gear is engaged if the vehicle is to be remain

stationary.

Starting on slopes with an increased vehicle weight

If a higher engine output is required when driving off on a slope, the electronic parking brake can be automatically deactivated

for a maximum of up to 30 seconds by pulling the

button.

1. Engage a selector lever position or gear.

2. Pull the

switch.

3. Press the accelerator pedal.

4. If there is sufﬁcient engine power, release the

The electronic parking brake is disengaged.

button.

Holding force on large gradients

If the gradient of the parking area is too large, the vehicle may not be permanently held.

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The indicator light in the instrument cluster display flashes red and a message is displayed.

1. Park the vehicle in a different parking space with a lower gradient.

The vehicle is not held securely in place until the

indicator light stays on.

Driving through a car wash

If you would not like the electronic parking brake to switch on automatically, e.g. in a car wash, note the following:

1. Automatic transmission: Put the vehicle in neutral N.

Emergency braking function

Only use the emergency braking function in an emergency, if the vehicle cannot be stopped using the brake pedal ⇒

1. Pull and hold the

switch.

The vehicle will brake abruptly. A warning chime will also sound at the same time.

WARNING

The electronic parking brake is not designed for braking the vehicle, as doing so increases the braking distance. This

could result in accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Always use the brake pedal to brake the vehicle and never the electronic parking brake unless it is an emergency.

Noises can be heard when you switch the electronic parking brake on of off. This may also occur during an automatic

check.

Troubleshooting

Electronic parking brake malfunction

The red

warning light comes on. A message is displayed.

There is a system malfunction. The electronic parking brake is not fully closed.

Do not continue driving!

1. Switch the ignition off and back on again.

2. Pull the

button again.

If the red

parked.

warning light comes on in the instrument cluster without an additional warning light, the vehicle is safely

The

Red Warning Light Remains Lit

Do not continue driving!

2. Park the vehicle on level ground, where possible, and engage the parking lock P to prevent it from rolling away.

3. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Electronic parking brake malfunction

The yellow central warning light comes on. A message will appear in the instrument cluster display.

There is a system malfunction.

1. Contact a suitably qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

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authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

electronic parking brake button malfunction

If the electronic parking brake button is pressed, the

be continuously lit.

red warning light will blink and the yellow central warning light will

The button may be faulty or is pulled for more than 30 seconds on a large uphill gradient.

1. If the button has been pulled for an extended period of time on an uphill gradient, press the brake pedal, release the

button and switch the ignition off and on again.

Or: to switch on the electronic parking brake without using the button on a ﬂat surface, switch off the ignition.

2. Check whether the

warning light is continuously lit.

3. If there is a faulty button, contact a suitably qualiﬁed professional for assistance. Volkswagen recommends contacting an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

The electronic parking brake does not switch off

The requirements for switching off the electronic parking brake are not met ⇒ Electronic parking brake.

The 12 V vehicle battery is drained ⇒ Start the engine.

The electronic parking brake does not switch off if you start driving with just the clutch pedal and with a gear

engaged

Manual transmission: The vehicle was parked with a gear engaged. After the engine is started, the driver starts in the engage

gear and “releases” the clutch. The vehicle locks during start-up.

1. Stop the vehicle with the brake pedal and disengage the gear.

2. From the neutral position N, engage ﬁrst gear or reverse gear and repeat the procedure for starting the vehicle.

Information about the parking systems

Safety instructions

Sensor and camera boundaries

Various sensors and cameras that detect the vehicle surroundings ultrasonically, by radar waves, and visually are located on

and in the vehicle. The various parking systems use different combinations of sensors. All sensors have technical and physica

limits ⇒

In some situations, some objects may not be detected, e.g. trailer draw bars, narrow poles, fences, posts, and trees,

extremely low or high obstacles, or trunk lids that are opening or already open ⇒

The parking system coverage areas have “blind” spots in their range where they cannot detect people and objects.

Dirt, ice, or water on the sensors and cameras may be detected as obstacles or prevent the detection of objects in some

cases. In addition to dirt and snow, soap residue or other coatings can also impair the sensor range → page , Exterior

care and cleaning.

External noises and certain surfaces on objects and clothing can affect the sensor signals. In some situations, people an

objects may not be detected or may be detected incorrectly.

Certain objects, such as small posts or grating, cannot be shown or cannot be adequately shown due to the resolution of

the screen and if there is insufﬁcient lighting.

The cameras only show two-dimensional images on the screen. Due to the lack of depth of ﬁeld, it may be difﬁcult or

impossible to identify protruding objects or recesses in the road.

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