Get Parking and maneuvering Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Eight Generation (2014-2023)

Parking and maneuvering

Parking

Parking the vehicle

WARNING

Parking the vehicle incorrectly can result in the vehicle rolling, even on slight downhill slopes. This can cause accidents and serious injuries.

When parking, always follow the steps in the speciﬁed order.

Make sure the parking brake is set before exiting the vehicle and the red

indicator light in the instrument cluster display is on.

Never remove the remote vehicle key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, the steering lock could engage suddenly. Then

you would not be able to steer the vehicle.

1. Press and hold the brake pedal.

2. In vehicles with an automatic transmission, move the selector lever into the P position.

3. Set the parking brake ⇒ Operating the parking brake.

4. On uphill and downhill slopes, turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle will roll into a curb if it begins moving.

5. Stop the engine and switch the ignition off ⇒ Stopping the engine. The red

6. Remove your foot from the brake pedal.

indicator light in the instrument cluster display will turn on.

7. To engage the steering lock, you may need to turn the steering wheel slightly.

8. Exit the vehicle ⇒

. Pay attention to other road users.

9. Take all vehicle keys with you and lock the vehicle.

WARNING

If children, people requiring assistance or animals are left unattended in the vehicle, there is a risk of accidents and serious injuries.

Never leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle. They could release the parking brake and move the selector lever

or gear shift lever, which would set the vehicle in motion.

Never leave children, people requiring assistance or animals in the vehicle. Depending on the season, the temperature inside the vehicle could become

very high or low.

Always take all vehicle keys with you when leaving the vehicle.

To avoid damage and dangerous situations, always park the vehicle in a suitable parking area

⇒

.

NOTICE

Any unevenness in the ground, as well as sand and mud may mean that the vehicle cannot be parked safely and may be damaged.

Always park the vehicle on solid and level ground.

NOTICE

Vehicle components that are low to the ground such as the bumpers, spoilers, and parts of the suspension could be damaged when driving over objects

protruding up from the ground.

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

Parking brake

Operating the parking brake

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Fig. 105 Between the front seats: Parking brake with lock button (general example).

Set the parking brake

1. Firmly pull up the parking brake lever with the lock button pressed ﬁg. 105 , ⇒

.

If the parking brake is applied, the red warning light in the instrument cluster comes on.

Releasing the parking brake

1. Pull up the parking brake lever somewhat and press the lock button ﬁg. 105.

2. Guide the parking brake lever down when the lock button is pressed.

WARNING

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

Always ﬁrmly set the parking brake when parking the vehicle! The red warning light

this case, the vehicle will not be securely held.

comes on even if the parking brake is only applied slightly. In

Do not use the parking brake to brake the vehicle unless it is an emergency. The braking distance will be signiﬁcantly longer because only the rear

wheels will be braked under certain circumstances. Always use the brake pedal.

Never drive with the parking brake set slightly. This can overheat the brake and negatively impact the brake system. It also leads to premature wear of the

rear brake pads.

NOTICE

To prevent the vehicle from moving when you park it, ﬁrmly apply the parking brake before removing your foot from the brake pedal.

NOTICE

When you take your foot off the brake pedal when the parking lock is engaged P but the parking brake is not ﬁrmly set, the vehicle can move a few centimeters

forward or backward.

When driving with a set parking brake above a speed of 6 km/h (4 mph), a warning signal is sounded.

General information about the parking systems

Safety instructions

WARNING

The intelligent technology of the Park Distance Control (PDC) cannot overcome the natural laws of physics and it can only operate within the limits of the

system. Do not allow the increased convenience provided by the parking systems to tempt you into taking risks. The parking systems cannot replace the driver's

attention.

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

Always keep an eye on the parking direction and the vehicle surroundings. Pay particular attention to small children, animals and objects.

Bear in mind that the parking system may not be able to react if the vehicle approaches too quickly and no warning is issued.

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

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WARNING

Camera lenses enlarge and distort the ﬁeld of vision. Using the camera image to estimate the distance to people or obstacles may not be precise and can cause

accidents and serious injuries.

Do not rely on the camera system image.

NOTICE

In parking spaces without a curb, park at least 20 inches (50 cm) away from walls and buildings to reduce the risk of vehicle damage.

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 physical 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 ⇒ Troubleshooting.

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

recesses in the road.

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

their functions.

Requirements

General information

To ensure that the sensors and cameras can detect the area surrounding the vehicle as well as possible and display this image on the Infotainment system, the

following requirements must be met:

The doors and trunk lid are closed.

The outside mirrors must not be folded in.

The sensors or cameras are not covered by attachments or decorative license plate frames. The decorative number plate frame and the number plate itself

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.

The engine must be running.

Braking assistance systems are switched on ⇒ Information about braking assistance systems.

If you use any other functions in the Infotainment system while you are parking, the parking function and its warning chimes will be deactivated.

Finding a suitable parking space

The following requirements should be met so that a suitable parking space can be shown or detected correctly:

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

The distance when driving past the parking space is approx. 3 feet (1 meter).

Vehicles with Park Assist: The speed when passing the parking space is maximum 25 mph (40 km/h) for parking spaces parallel to the road and 12 mp

(20 km/h) for parking spaces perpendicular to the road.

Displays in the Infotainment system

The settings that can be selected may vary depending on the country, the device, and the vehicle equipment.

When the vehicle approaches an obstacle, the approach is displayed in segments in the Infotainment system (depending on the vehicle equipment) and warning

chimes sound. The display may vary depending on the situation.

The collision area has been reached when the next to last segment is displayed. Do not continue driving!

All options and models are described. Optional equipment or different model versions are not speciﬁcally identiﬁed as such. Which systems are available depend on

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the vehicle equipment.

General displays

Mute the warning chimes.

Adjust the brightness, contrast, and color.

Show the display.

Hide the display.

Close the current view and end the function.

Additional information for vehicles with Park Distance Control

Red section of the image: Nearby obstacle. The vehicle is at risk. Apply the brakes.

Yellow section of the image: Obstacle in the path of the vehicle.

The vehicle is at risk. Steer around the obstacle.

White section of the image: Obstacle outside of the path of the vehicle. There is a system malfunction in

the area that is detected (depending on vehicle equipment). The colors may vary.

Switch to the Rear View Camera system ⇒ Switching the Rear View Camera

Green side line: Extension of the vehicle. Switch to the parking system ⇒ Switching Park

system on and off.

Additional information for vehicles with a Rear View Camera system

Red line: Boundary or safety distance to the vehicle.

Distance Control (PDC) on and off.

USA and Canada: If the camera image on a parking system has been switched on by engaging the reverse gear, no function keys are displayed for safety reasons.

These function keys can be displayed again by tapping the function key

.

Additional features for vehicles with Park Assist

Switch Park Assists on and off ⇒ Searching for parking spaces.

Warning chimes

A chime sounds at intervals when there is sufﬁcient distance to an obstacle. The shorter the distance becomes, the shorter the intervals between the chimes. When

the obstacle is very close a constant chime sounds. Do not continue driving!

NOTICE

The system will only provide visual and audible warnings for obstacles within the vehicle's path.

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.

In the area around the rear view camera, all orientation lines are hidden if a camera is installed in the trunk lid and the trunk lid is open.

Automatic braking intervention

A parking system's automatic braking

support helps to avoid collisions, if an

obstacle is detected during the parking

process.

WARNING

The increased comfort offered by the parking system automatic braking intervention should not cause you to take safety risks. In some situations, function of the

automatic braking intervention may be limited or it may not function at all. Collisions with obstacles can lead to injuries and vehicle damage. The system cannot

replace the driver's attention.

Stay attentive and do not rely only on the parking systems.

Always be ready to take over braking and steering.

Do not take any risks when it comes to safety.

React to the warnings and recommendations from the parking systems.

Requirements

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

A parking system has been switched on.

What happens during an automatic braking intervention?

If there is an obstacle, the brakes are applied until the vehicle comes to a stop and the vehicle is kept stationary for approximately 2 seconds.

1. Following an automatic braking intervention, press the brake pedal to keep the vehicle stationary.

Park Assist: This will reduce the vehicle's speed if it is moving too quickly. The parking process can then be resumed.

Switch automatic braking on or off

Automatic braking is activated or deactivated when a parking system is switched on or off by the driver.

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Switch the parking system off if automatic braking support happens too frequently, like when driving off-road.

The parking process is canceled following Park Assist emergency braking due to an obstacle.

Following a Rear Traffic Alert emergency braking intervention, it will take 10 seconds before an automatic braking support can occur again.

Troubleshooting

The parking system is functioning differently than expected

There are several possible causes:

The system conditions are not met ⇒ Requirements.

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

The camera lens is dirty and the camera image is not clear ⇒ Exterior care and cleaning.

Sources of noise, such as a jackhammer or driving over cobblestones, can interfere with the ultrasonic signal.

The vehicle may be damaged in the radar sensor area, for example, from parking barriers.

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

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.

Pay attention to the text messages shown in the instrument cluster display and in the Infotainment system.

No sensor or camera view or the parking system has been switched off

If a sensor malfunctions, the sensor area is deactivated. The sensor area affected can be displayed in the Infotainment system by the

may be completely switched off.

symbol. The parking syste

If Park Distance Control is malfunctioning, a continuous tone will sound for several seconds when you switch it on. Where applicable, a message will appear in the

instrument cluster display.

1. Check if one of the causes listed is responsible.

2. Once the source of the issue has been resolved, switch the system on again.

3. If the problem persists, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Park Assist is active and the vehicle brakes

In some countries, Park Assist can assist the driver with automatic braking in certain situations ⇒ Automatic braking intervention.

Depending on the vehicle equipment and certain conditions, such as the weather, vehicle load, or angle of the vehicle, Park Assist may automatically apply the

vehicle brakes if there is an obstacle. The driver must then press the brake pedal.

The parking process will be canceled if automatic braking occurs.

Park Assist is active and the parking process is automatically canceled

Park Assist will end the parking process if one of the following situations occurs:

The

function key is pressed.

Or: The driver takes over steering.

Or: The driver door is opened.

Or: The time limit or number of movements for the parking process is exceeded.

Or: The traction control system is switched off or it engages.

Or: There is a system malfunction.

Restart the parking process ⇒ Searching for parking spaces .

Park Assist is active and supports steering movements when the vehicle is stationary

If Park Assist attempts to turn the steering while the vehicle is stationary, the white

1. Press the brake pedal.

symbol appears in the instrument cluster display.

After a wheel change, Park Assist drives into and out of parking spaces inaccurately

If, after a wheel change, Park Assist parks inaccurately, e.g. with an increased or reduced distance from the curb, the system may have to take over the wheel sizes

again.

1. Drive the vehicle over a longer distance, including around bends.

The Park Assist system automatically learns the new wheel sizes.

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Park Distance Control (PDC)

Introduction

The Park Distance Control system (PDC)

assists the driver when parking and

maneuvering.

Fig. 106 Infotainment system: Park Distance Control with obstacle detection and steering lock (general example).

System function

The Park Distance Control system (PDC) detects the distance to an obstacle using sensors in the front and rear areas of the vehicle ⇒ Front view, ⇒ Rear view.

WARNING

The intelligent technology of the Park Distance Control (PDC) cannot overcome the natural laws of physics and it can only operate within the limits of the

system. Not paying attention can result in accidents, serious injuries and vehicle damage.

The PDC cannot replace the driver's attention.

The Park Distance Control warns you of an obstacle via colored segments on the screen of the Infotainment system and via warning chimes ﬁg. 106 , ⇒

.

NOTICE

Do not continue driving! The collision area has been reached when the next to last segment is displayed.

NOTICE

Depending on the vehicle equipment, distances to obstacles in the side areas are also displayed. In order to fully scan and display the side areas, you must

move the vehicle a few yards forward or back. Any obstacles that enter these areas from the outside are not displayed.

If the driver does not respond to an approaching obstacle, automatic braking support may kick in ⇒ Automatic braking intervention.

Park Distance Control settings

Depending on vehicle equipment, it may be possible to adjust PDC settings in the instrument cluster ⇒ Settings menu.

Switching Park Distance Control (PDC) on and off

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Safety instructions.

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Fig. 107 In the center console: button for switching the PDC on or off (general example).

Switching on

1. Select the reverse gear.

Or: Press the

button ﬁg. 107.

Or: The vehicle will roll backward.

Switching off

1. Press the

button ﬁg. 107.

Or: engage the P selector lever position.

Or: The vehicle is driving forward at more than 6–9 mph (10–15 km/h).

Automatic activation when driving forward

If the vehicle slowly approaches an obstacle, Park Distance Control is automatically activated.

1. Switch the function on or off in the Settings menu in the instrument cluster ⇒ Settings menu.

If the driver switches off Park Distance Control, no further automatic activation occurs.

Automatic activation is available again under following conditions:

The vehicle has been accelerated to more than about 9 mph (15 km/h) and then the speed has fallen below this again.

Or: the ignition has been switched off and on again.

Or: parking lock P has been changed to a gear.

If an obstacle is detected in front of the vehicle, the display in the Infotainment system is activated. If the vehicle approaches further, warning chimes also

sound.

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.

System function

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 intelligent technology of the Park Distance Control (PDC) cannot overcome the natural laws of physics and it can only operate within the limits of the

system. Not paying attention can result in accidents, serious injuries and vehicle damage.

The PDC cannot replace the driver's attention.

CAUTION

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

When engaging reverse gear, make sure that there are no persons directly behind the vehicle and that nobody can intervene in the range of operation of

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the Volkswagen emblem on the trunk lid.

Switching the Rear View Camera system on and off

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Safety instructions.

Switching on

1. Select the reverse gear.

Switching off

1. Disengage reverse gear.

Parking (Rear View Camera system without parking mode selection)

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Safety instructions.

Fig. 108 Infotainment system: Parking with the Rear View Camera system.

Searching for a parking space.

Steering toward the selected parking space.

Aligning the vehicle within the parking space.

Road surface.

Selected parking space.

Side boundaries of the selected parking space.

Rear boundary of the parking space.

1. Position your vehicle in front of the parking space ﬁg. 108

.

2. Select the reverse gear.

3. Slowly reverse while steering so that the green side lines line up with the selected parking space. The green lines must line up with the side boundaries of your

parking space ﬁg. 108

.

4. Stop when the red horizontal line reaches the rear boundary ﬁg. 108

.

Park Assist

Introduction

Park Assist displays a suitable parking

space and assists the driver when

parking and leaving the parking space.

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Park Assist is an extension of the parking system

⇒

Introduction.

Park Assist steers the vehicle into a parking space while you operate the accelerator pedal, the gears and the brake

⇒

!

WARNING

The intelligent technology of the Park Distance Control (PDC) cannot overcome the natural laws of physics and it can only operate within the limits of the

system. Not paying attention can result in accidents, serious injuries and vehicle damage.

Pay close attention to the parking process and the trafﬁc. Keep an eye on the parking direction at the same time.

In a hazardous situation, apply the brakes using the brake pedal.

The following functions are supported:

Display suitable parking spaces.

Select parking mode.

Driving into a suitable parallel parking space or parking bay.

Driving out of a suitable parallel parking space.

Pay attention to the message in the instrument cluster display.

NOTICE

Park Assist orients itself to parked vehicles, curbs, or other objects. Make sure the vehicle tires and rims are not damaged when parking.

If necessary, stop the parking process at the correct time.

Aftermarket accessories mounted on the vehicle, such as bicycle racks, can interfere with Park Assist and can cause damage.

Automatic braking support may occur during parking processes if the driver accelerates too much.

Searching for parking spaces

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Safety instructions.

Fig. 109 In the center armrest: button to manually switch on Park Assist.

Selecting the parking space and parking mode

1. Press the

2. Operate the turn signal that indicates the side of the road you are parking on.

3. Press the button until the desired parking mode is selected.

button ﬁg. 109.

Park Assist can be activated afterwards. If you drive past a suitable parking space, this will be indicated.

Driving into parking spaces

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Safety instructions.

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Fig. 110 In the instrument cluster display: parking perpendicular to the road.

Searching for a parking space.

Driving into a parking space.

Maneuvering into a parking space.

Prompt to drive forward.

Your vehicle.

Parking vehicle or obstacle.

Detected parking space.

Request to drive backwards.

Request to brake.

Progress bar (relative distance remaining).

1. Stop the vehicle in front of or behind the parking space.

2. Pay attention to the prompt for parking in the instrument cluster display ﬁg. 110

3. Engage reverse gear if a backwards arrow appears in the instrument cluster display.

4. Release the steering wheel.

.

5. Note the message Automatic steering active. Check surrounding area! in the instrument cluster display.

6. Accelerate carefully.

7. Brake if a chime sounds, the

indicator turns on, or once a prompt appears in the instrument cluster display.

8. Depending on the parking space, it may be necessary to carry out several parking maneuvers. When the process of driving into a parking space is ﬁnished, a

text message appears in the instrument cluster display. A chime will sound.

At the end of a parking maneuver, wait until Park Assist has completed all rotational movements of the steering wheel in order to achieve an optimum parking result

⇒

.

Park the vehicle and turn off the engine ⇒ Parking.

WARNING

Turning the steering wheel too quickly can cause serious injuries.

Do not grab the steering wheel during the maneuver until the system prompts you to do so.

If the vehicle is approaching a dangerous situation, intervene and take over steering.

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Exiting a parking space

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Safety instructions.

Fig. 111 In the instrument cluster display: reversing out of a parking space parallel to the road.

Vehicle parking.

Your vehicle.

Progress bar (relative distance remaining).

Direction of travel when driving out of a parking space.

Park Assist can exit parallel parking spaces if the requirements are met ⇒ Requirements.

1. Press the

button.

2. Activate the turn signal for the side of the road where the vehicle should drive out of the parking space.

3. Select the reverse gear.

4. Release the steering wheel when the following message appears: Automatic steering active. Check surrounding area!

5. Accelerate carefully.

6. Apply the brakes if a chime sounds, the

indicator turns on, or once the prompt to drive forward appears in the instrument cluster display.

indicator in the instrument cluster display turns off.

7. Press the brake pedal until the steering movements from Park Assist have stopped or the

8. Perform the procedure for exiting the parking space until a message appears in the instrument cluster display and possibly a tone signaling the end of the

parking space exit procedure.

9. Take over steering with the steering wheel at the angle set by Park Assist.

10. Drive the vehicle out of the parking space when the trafﬁc situation allows it ⇒

.

WARNING

Only drive the vehicle out of the parking space when the trafﬁc situation allows it.

Rear Traﬃc Alert

Rear Traffic Alert monitors the cross

traffic when reversing out of a space or

maneuvering.

WARNING

The intelligent technology of the Park Distance Control (PDC) cannot overcome the natural laws of physics and it can only operate within the limits of the

system. Not paying attention can result in accidents, serious injuries, and vehicle damage.

Pay attention to the trafﬁc situation and the vehicle environment.

The Rear Trafﬁc Alert may potentially not detect all approaching objects, e.g. pedestrians or objects approaching quickly.

Switching on and off

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1. Press the

button.

Or: Depending on the vehicle equipment, press the button for driver assistance systems.

2. Switch the Rear Trafﬁc Alert on or off.

System function

Fig. 112 Rear Traffic Alert, general example: monitored area around the vehicle that is exiting a parking space.

Fig. 113 In the Infotainment system: Rear Traffic Alert display.

The Rear Trafﬁc Alert functions with radar sensors in the rear bumper.

The system detects approaching or moving objects in the surrounding area to the rear and to the side ﬁg. 112 and warns the driver if there is an obstacle ⇒

.

If there is an obstacle, a warning signal will sound. Depending on the vehicle equipment, a color indication of the obstacle zone appears in the Infotainment

system ﬁg. 113 and/or a warning or indicator light appears in the instrument cluster along with a message.

Obstacle detected. Beware of traffic behind the vehicle!

Automatic braking intervention by Rear Traffic Alert.

Press the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a standstill.

If the driver does not respond, automatic braking support may kick in ⇒ Automatic braking intervention.

If Park Distance Control is deactivated, the driver cannot be sent any feedback. Rear Trafﬁc Alert is also temporarily deactivated.

Braking assistance systems

Information about braking assistance systems

Braking assistance systems can assist the driver in critical driving and braking situations. The driver is always responsible for safe driving

⇒

.

If a braking assistance system is regulating, continue braking with the necessary force and, if necessary, steer the vehicle.

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WARNING

The intelligent technology in the braking assistance systems cannot overcome the natural laws of physics and it can only operate within the limits of the system.

Driving fast on icy, slippery, or wet roads can lead to loss of vehicle control and serious injuries to the driver and passengers.

Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and trafﬁc conditions. Do not take any risks.

Braking assistance systems cannot prevent a collision, for example if you are driving too close to other vehicles.

Always use suitable tires. Driving stability depends on the tires' ability to grip the road.

Always keep the footwell beneath the pedals clear so that the brake pedal is unobstructed and can move freely.

ESC, ABS and ASR only function correctly when all four wheels have the intended tires ⇒

.

If the ABS malfunctions, the ESC, ASR and EDS also fail.

When the ignition is switched on, the condition of the braking functions is automatically checked. The indicator lights will come on brieﬂy and then turn off. If an

indicator light remains on permanently, there is a malfunction. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility immediately.

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

WARNING

The effectiveness of the ESC can be reduced considerably if other components and systems that affect driving dynamics are not maintained correctly or are

malfunctioning. This applies in particular to changes made to the suspension and any non-approved wheel and tire combinations.

Ensure that conversion and modiﬁcations to the vehicle are only performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

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

Always use suitable tires. Driving stability depends on the tires' ability to grip the road.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is regulating the vehicle to reduce the risk of skidding and improve driving stability ⇒

. The indicator light flashes yellow.

Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)

ASR is regulating the vehicle to reduce the risk of the wheels spinning. The indicator light flashes yellow.

ASR reduces drive power at wheels that are spinning and adapts the drive power to the road conditions. ASR makes it easier to start, accelerate, and drive up hills

⇒

.

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

ABS prevents the wheels from locking during braking so that the vehicle can be steered

⇒

.

Brake Assist System (BAS)

BAS can help to reduce the vehicle braking distance. BAS increases braking power when the driver presses the brake pedal quickly in emergency situations

⇒

Electronic Differential Lock (EDL and XDL)

EDS automatically applies the brakes to a wheel that starts spinning and transfers the drive power to the other driving wheels.

XDS improves traction with braking support to help keep the vehicle in its lane.

Multi Collision Brake

The Automatic Post-Collision Braking System automatically brakes the vehicle if the airbag control module has detected a collision in an accident situation.

Requirements for automatic braking:

The driver does not press the accelerator pedal.

Brake booster

The braking support only functions when the engine is running and it enhances the pressure applied to the brake pedal by the driver.

If the braking support is not working or the vehicle is being towed, you will need to press the brake pedal harder because the lack of braking assistance will increase

the braking distance ⇒

.

WARNING

Driving without the brake booster or when the brake booster’s functionality is limited can increase the braking distance signiﬁcantly, increasing the risk of

accidents and serious injury.

Never stop the engine or switch the ignition off while the vehicle is moving.

If the braking support is not working or the vehicle is being towed, you will need to press the brake pedal harder because the lack of braking assistance

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will increase the braking distance.

Always keep the footwell beneath the pedals clear so that the brake pedal is unobstructed and can move freely.

Troubleshooting

or

ABS failure or malfunction

The yellow indicator light turns on.

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

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

The vehicle can be braked without ABS.

ESC malfunction

The yellow indicator light turns on. ESC has been switched off.

There is a fault or malfunction.

1. Switch the ignition off and on.

2. If necessary, drive a short distance at speeds between 15-20 mph (9-12 km/h).

3. If the

indicator light stays on, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Noises in the braking assistance systems

When the braking assistance systems are actively regulating, the brake pedal may move or noises may occur.

1. Continue braking with the necessary force and, if necessary, steer the vehicle.

WARNING

If the brake warning lamp

or

turns on together with the

or

indicator light, the regulating function of the ABS could be malfunctioning. This

could cause the rear wheels to lock relatively quickly when braking. Locked rear wheels can lead to loss of vehicle control.

If possible, reduce your speed and drive slowly and carefully to the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to

have the brake system checked.

Avoid sudden braking or driving maneuvers.

If the indicator light ABS does not turn off, or turns on during the journey, the ABS is not working correctly. The vehicle can only be stopped with the

normal brakes (without ABS). The security provided by the ABS is not available. Visit an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility as soon as possible. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

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