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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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WARNING

The parking systems cannot replace the driver's attention and can only operate within the limitations of the system. The

parking systems cannot detect all driving situations and may not react, or may react with a delay, or may react in a way

that is not desired. If you are careless, there is a risk of accidents, serious injuries and death.

Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the

vehicle.

Always keep an eye on the driving direction and the vehicle surroundings.

When parking, pay particular attention to small children, animals and objects.

Do not allow the parking system's display to distract you from the trafﬁc around you.

Bear in mind that the parking system may not react if the vehicle approaches too quickly and will not issue a

warning.

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

NOTICE

When you maneuver in a parking space without a curb, the vehicle may be damaged by obstacles.

Keep a safe distance of approx. 50 cm (around 20 in) from walls and buildings.

Volkswagen recommends practicing with the parking systems in a location or parking space with no traffic in order to

become acquainted with the functions.

Requirements

General information

So that the sensors and cameras can detect the area surrounding the vehicle as well as possible and display this image on

the Infotainment system screen, the following requirements must be met.

The doors and trunk lid are closed.

The outside mirrors must not be folded in.

Sensors or cameras are not covered by attachments, e.g. bicycle rack systems, or license plate holders with decorative

frames. The decorative license plate holder must not protrude at the sides or bottom.

The vehicle must be on level ground.

The vehicle must not be loaded primarily in the rear or on one side.

Engine is running.

Braking assistance systems such as ESC or ASR are switched on.

The length and width of the parking space must be larger than the vehicle measurements and provide enough space to

maneuver.

If you use any other functions in the Infotainment system while you are parking, the parking function and its warning

chimes will be deactivated. This does not apply when the reverse gear is engaged. The parking function cannot be

deactivated in this case.

The use of parking systems, e.g. with camera assistance, may not be allowed in some countries and regions according to

legal provisions.

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Automatic braking intervention

The automatic braking function of the

parking system helps to avoid

collisions once an obstacle is detected.

Parking systems with braking support

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle has parking systems with a maneuvering and/or emergency braking function

⇒

WARNING

Automatic braking support is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. In

some driving situations, the automatic braking support may be limited or may intervene in a way that is not desired or may

not engage at all. If you are careless, there is a risk of accidents, serious injuries and death.

Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the

vehicle.

In a hazardous situation, apply the brakes using the brake pedal before encountering an obstacle.

React quickly to parking system warnings, e.g. Park Distance Control.

When is automatic braking available?

A parking system has been activated by the driver.

Park Distance Control: Maneuver braking is activated in the Infotainment system.

When maneuvering, the vehicle is not driving faster than approx. 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph).

What happens during an automatic braking intervention?

The vehicle brakes to a stop and is kept stationary for around two seconds.

Automatic braking by the maneuver braking function. Stop the vehicle with the brake pedal!

Automatic braking

intervention by Rear Traffic Alert. Stop the vehicle with the brake pedal!

Depending on the vehicle equipment, there may be a message in the digital instrument cluster display.

General information

Switch the parking system off temporarily if automatic braking support happens too frequently or when undesired and

maneuver the vehicle carefully, for example when driving off-road or parking in your garage.

Following a Rear Traffic Alert emergency braking intervention, it will take approx. 10 seconds before automatic braking

support can occur again.

Troubleshooting

The parking system is functioning differently than expected

The requirements for the parking system are not met ⇒ Requirements.

The sensors or camera may be dirty or covered with ice ⇒ Exterior care and cleaning , ⇒

Sources of noise interfere with the ultrasonic signal, e.g. driving over cobblestones ⇒

The vehicle may be damaged in the radar sensor area, for example, due to parking barriers or an accident ⇒

There may have been changes to the paint or vehicle structure in the area where the sensors or camera are located, for

example on the front of the vehicle or the suspension ⇒

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The areas detected by the sensors or camera may be blocked by accessories such as bicycle racks.

Fault displays

1. Note any messages in the digital instrument cluster display and in the Infotainment system.

NOTICE

If the parking system is used despite a malfunction of the sensors or cameras or a limitation of the detection ranges,

damage to the vehicle may occur.

Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility in the event of a parking

system malfunction. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Parking Function Screen Not Displayed Following Activation

The parking system has been switched on or activated, yet the display in the Infotainment system does not change to the

function-speciﬁc screen, e.g. segment display for Park Distance Control, camera display during Park Assist.

1. Switch the parking system off and on again.

2. If the screen is still not displayed, a system malfunction has occurred. Contact a suitably qualiﬁed professional.

Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Rear View Camera (Rear View)

Introduction

The Rear View Camera system in the

rear of the vehicle makes it easier for

the driver to see behind the vehicle

and assists when parking.

How it works

The Rear View Camera system shows the area behind the vehicle on the Infotainment system screen. Depending on the

mode and vehicle equipment, orientation lines may assist in the view toward the rear ⇒

WARNING

The Rear View Camera system is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations.

Using the camera image to estimate the distance to people or obstacles may not be precise. If you do not take care, there

is a risk of accidents and serious injuries.

Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the

vehicle.

Bear in mind that camera lenses can enlarge and distort the ﬁeld of vision.

The orientation lines superimposed on the camera image are shown by the system regardless of the vehicle's surroundings.

There is no automatic obstacle detection by the camera while it is active. The driver must evaluate whether the vehicle will fit

in the parking space.

CAUTION

Vehicles with a swiveling emblem: The Rear View Camera system extending can cause serious injuries due to

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