Get Parking and maneuvering -> General information about the parking systems Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Eight Generation (2014-2023)

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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